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Very well written and definitely inspiring! When life disappoints me I count my blessings and put them in perspective with my disappointment. Then I ask myself “what can I do about

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Love your answer, Karen! That's exactly what I do too -- but it's taken me some time to get there. {{Hugs}}

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The same for me. (I am sorry for cutting off my thought process in mid sentence. I accidentally sent it before finishing! ) When we lost our daughter I had to finally put her death into perspective with other people ‘s loss of their children. I prayed and prayed for God’s guidance. It gets easier but it NEVER gets better. Grief is a strange thing. I never know where or when it will overcome me with emotion. As any disappointment comes along I try to face it as best I can. Sometimes it works - sometimes it doesn’t .

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Karen -- I can not imagine that kind of grief. I guess you have to be really gentle with yourself. xoxo

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Thank you ,Jan, for your genuine compassion. There are so many things I could say but ,I do not want to come across as bitter and resentful. She was a beautiful soul both inside and out. That is how I want her remembered . It helps me to remember how much she was and still is so loved.

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Asking myself that question is my new plan.

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Hi Janice ~ over the years I have come to lower my expectations, thinking things may not all turn out as perfect as I want or dream. It's kinda negative, but it reduces my disappointment somewhat. I'm working on counting my blessings -- writing in a joy journal & falling asleep thinking of 10 things that were good that day. The work definitely never ends -- reigniting Hope. Good luck on your new plan! xoxo

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Hi Jan, I have adopted that practice as well - of remembering the things I am appreciative for in the day - and am in the process of lowering my expectations . . because it does take the pressure off somehow.

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Saw it last night. I've followed Tim and O.U.R. for some years now and and am so glad there are people like him fighting for right for our children. It breaks my heart that what they are able to do to rescue children and take out those involved is a drop in the bucket. Our world is so broken. I do have to share that our theater was packed and I was sitting next to two women who, when the rest of the theater was so quiet you could hear a pin drop, were loudly munching on caramel corn and when they were done, they flossed their teeth. IN THE THEATER! Oy. Some days I need extra patience with humankind. But God bless Tim Ballard and his team and those who support them. Nice blog, Jan!

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Hi Cathey ~ I would love to know what roadblocks Ballard faced in the last 5 years. There must be some major players in this perversion. Our theatre wasn't packed, but more than are usually there. As soon as the show started, you could hear a pin drop. I would have been glaring at those two munching women. Gees!

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Oh glares were happening! And some big sighs, too. Didn't deter them in the least. Flossing matters!

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Jan, I saw the movie yesterday, my heart was hurting for the children. As I was watching I felt anger at the people who were taking children, thinking how can they do that. I kept telling myself, thank God for people like Tim Ballard and the others who rescued these children...there are good people in the world. When I am disappointed in life I look for the good that is around us and ask myself what can I do to help keep and shine the light on the good. The message shared at the end was very inspiring and reminded me to keep the faith that good will win over evil. Thanks for sharing your writing.

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Morning, Linda -- the movie certainly messes with your emotions. I am so turned off by the sick men who buy these children! Oh, and that disgusting woman who helped entrap them!! I love how you handle disappointment. Keep the faith! Xoxo

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Jan my husband and I watched this movie on Monday. It was so well done. I command Tim Ballard for doing what he did. When they took the sister and brother from the father I just held my husband hand and cried. It made me what to do something anything. But I did do something I bought tickets so they money went right to helping these kids. Thank you for sharing.

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Yes, Shari ~ We can do a lot by buying tickets to support Ballard's team and by spreading awareness among people who don't know about child trafficking. It's one of those things: we'll never know what good our efforts do, but we can try... xoxo

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Before moving to where I live now I was a para educator in the schools. I started out working with alternative high school students, which I dearly loved. But the teacher I worked with was not doing her job the way the administrators wanted so they removed me. from there and put me with English as a second language students. I worked with a little boy who just came to the United States, and he was in third grade and didn’t speak any English. Miguel reminded me of that little boy so much. His eyes, his vulnerability, his caring. I worked with Cesar for two years, but after the first year, he could speak English very well. And he always thanked me. I went on to work with artistic children and behavior children. But Cesar always found me in the buildings that I working in several times a year and I continued to thank me for helping him learn the English language. He graduated from HS school several years ago, and I think of him often. His older brother I had in the alternative program and he was nothing like Cesar. But all kids are different but they are still need love. I am moving the end of this month first part of August, and I have decided that I still have some free time to do some volunteer time and I’m going to reach out to them. Maybe I can stuff envelopes or do mailing for them or whatever needs to be done I’ve decided that’s where I need to be. Thanks for writing this, Thanks for chatting with me a couple weeks ago. Enjoy the rest of July. It’s going fast, too fast. Blessings, Jan.

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Ah, you've done so much good, Mary! I'm so glad you're going to do some volunteering. They still need us. I hope you will keep in touch after you move & let me know how it is going... xoxo

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I saw the movie last night, and I knew it was gonna be very powerful and also very sad. But I believe that everybody should be seeing this movie. All of the actors and actresses, who were in the movie, played their part very well, as well as the man who played Tim Ballard. A couple years ago, my grandson, who is a missionary, trained with another organization, that rescues children, and his training was very intense and very secretive. He said if he was ever called to go, he would not be able to tell any of us family or friends.

Another great article of writing, Jan. You were spot on with the movie. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I agree with you. Blessings my friend.

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Hi Mary ~ I think that little boy who played Miguel was so cute. They certainly knew what they were doing when they cast that little guy. Those eyes! I'm glad there are people like your grandson. My cousin, an ex-military fighter pilot, was uncover on several missions saving captives. He's done now, but there's still no footprint of him anywhere on the internet. Praying for safe keeping for captives & rescuers. xoxo

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Mary, bless your grandson for actually going and helping to rescue children.

It is horrific such behaviour exists.

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Jan well written and spot on… I can tell a teacher from ten paces!

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Thanks, Jeffry! From one Pennsylvanian to another, let's expose these traffickers and their clients. xoxo

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I have my ticket for next Tuesday. I had asked Irene what nonprofit G recommends. She told me and I sent a donation. What else can I do?

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Hi Patty ~ Make sure you stay until the very end of the movie. It will tell you there is a special message after the credits. The lead actor portraying Tim Ballard talks to the audience about what you can do. {{Hugs}}

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Tim Ballard is who Graham has Put his faith in, so I am, too! Heart hugs to you, Jan!

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Oh yes, Tim Ballard is the main guy. I'm not sure if Graham has met him yet or not. Jim Caviezel, the actor who plays Ballard, is a wonderful spokesperson for Ballard at the end of the movie. I think we can trust him too. You will be moved.

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Irene just said Graham has been supporting Tim Ballard for years.

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But have they ever met?

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I have no idea.

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Pray 🙏🏽 with humility and thankfulness!

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Wow wow Jan that is really really provoking!

I read through your words and I’m speechless

What can I say to that uhm what do I do when I’m disappointed by life? Good question

Sometimes when life disappoints I just pray and dear Lord what is going on with this work right now yeah I feel disappointed by it over it

If I could maintain a power to make it stop to put an end to it to this mess and torture!

Child abuse and child trafficking this has to stop once and for all!

This kind of cause that I support cause this is too much to bear this is happening around the world not only in the US all over the world not just children pay the bills but women too!

Tell me what can you do about it

Tell me what about our children uh

Me if I’m the president of each country whatever I will stop this torture I will not allow this anymore not on my territory not on my land nowhere else actually I’m sorry but we are all United wether you are American or Australian or Russian or Canadian we all are the same!

We will not allow this!

I haven’t seen the movie yet makes sense cause it hasn’t been released yet!

I can’t wait to see the movie!

As sensitive as I’m! I know that it would brought tears in my eyes cause I do now by typing my comment as we speak about it now at the moment I read your thoughts on this movie it wowed me and it’s tearful 😢!

I can’t stand it! God knows me better than any other people that it affects me my soul and heart! My heart is torn about it!

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Ness -- the movie has been released in the USA. Those of us without power can spread awareness, hold our politicians accountable & turn in any perverts we encounter. Thanks for reading my blog! Xoxo

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I knows the movie has been released in the US but not here in Europe not yet!

No problem and no need to thank me anytime! I know that without my power we can make the world a better place I do know that! Thank you again 🙏🏼

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When I get disappointed in life nowadays with mass shootings, trafficking and all the things that make you ask “ What the heck” etc., I adjust my thoughts and say

there are good people, caring people making a difference in the world without all the attention to them that we do not hear about often enough. Then I say a big thank you

for my life and my children who are caring and bringing up my grandchildren to be caring also. Cannot ask for more!

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Wonderful way to handle Darkness. Look for the Light... xoxo

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What do I do when I’m disappointed? Go to Jesus! I tell Him how I’m feeling and discuss it with Him. It’s the only way; else it hurts too bad for me.

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I agree, Laura ~ Jesus is the Great Comforter! xoxo

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Did you see the post from Karen Howels on THC network re: Jordan Peterson podcast interviewing Tim Ballard & Jim Caviezel? It is very interesting.

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I did! It was absolutely fascinating. It really gave you the behind the scenes & the emotions behind the project. I love Jordan Peterson, but I wished he'd quit interrupting them, except when he was explaining the psychology behind these perverts.

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Heading to the theater this afternoon to see "Sound of Freedom".

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Let me know what you think about the movie, Juliann. Love to hear your thoughts... xoxo

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Not released yet in UK and not available on any streaming platforms either. May have to go on my own if I do. This sort on thing really upsets Andy.

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Hi Anna ~ My husband was glad he went, but I did feel him tense up a couple times. I knew he wanted to help those kids who were being kidnapped. Hoping this movie sheds a light on those monsters who are abusing children. xoxo

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Thanks Jan, So well written as always.Can’t wait too see the film but unfortunately not showing over here in the cinema.

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Hi Lynn ~ I wonder when you will get it? Probably have to see it online some day. They said it faced roadblocks over here for nearly 5 years. People in high places are afraid... Good! xoxo

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