tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post1975692420293768027..comments2024-03-27T13:55:34.257-07:00Comments on DJan-ity: Snow is comingDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-79211223520598262172011-01-09T10:00:54.149-08:002011-01-09T10:00:54.149-08:00"I'm really grateful for the reminder tha..."I'm really grateful for the reminder that we are the sum total of our lives, not just the person we are today." That is a wonderful quote DJan.. beautifully said:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-1129410513132934692011-01-09T07:43:48.787-08:002011-01-09T07:43:48.787-08:00That looks fun! and a lot safer than doing the thi...That looks fun! and a lot safer than doing the thing for real, I must say. My middle son has tried it and enjoyed it very much. The look on your face says it all D-Jan :)Stella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-17175965176591332492011-01-09T06:57:06.217-08:002011-01-09T06:57:06.217-08:00You are amazing. I cannot say that enough.You are amazing. I cannot say that enough.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-52050311122808371812011-01-09T04:46:36.501-08:002011-01-09T04:46:36.501-08:00growing and changing every day...that is part of t...growing and changing every day...that is part of the adventure of life...supposed to start snowing again here today...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-526780932087767322011-01-09T00:15:37.614-08:002011-01-09T00:15:37.614-08:00Love your snow photo DJan, looks like a lot of us ...Love your snow photo DJan, looks like a lot of us are due for snow this coming week. We had a little dusting this afternoon. Reading some of the comments above I can't imagine being held hostage by snow, my routine changes very little when we get the white stuff. <br /><br />I am always in awe of your skydiving adventures and even more by the fact you were an instructor. That is a lot of responsibility. While it in no way compares to what you did I was a First Aid & CPR instructor for many years. Most of my students in Anchorage were fire fighters and ski patrol. One day it occurred to me that I was teaching people who would actually use the skills they learned in my classes to save lives. That thought probably made me a better instructor. <br /><br />You are so right, we are the sum total of all we have done in our life. We are also shaped by the people we have met along the way, both in person and long distance.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-2172193493496571032011-01-08T20:24:23.179-08:002011-01-08T20:24:23.179-08:00I tend to be a scaredy cat. Hard to believe I act...I tend to be a scaredy cat. Hard to believe I actually circled the globe all by myself, returning home to Hawaii 7 years later.<br /><br />The wind tunnel I could do. I would love to experience that.<br /><br />However, I shall never skydive, because I am physically out of shape. Also, I get chest pain when I am super anxious.<br /><br />Good for you and your students that you became such an excellent teacher!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-80096636737401584042011-01-08T20:16:30.464-08:002011-01-08T20:16:30.464-08:00You always and forever amaze me!You always and forever amaze me!Trish and Rob MacGregorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02846270474176860924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-50800969166328561382011-01-08T20:12:19.410-08:002011-01-08T20:12:19.410-08:00Your sum total adds up to one remarkable person!Your sum total adds up to one remarkable person!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-23937483064595024692011-01-08T19:53:19.865-08:002011-01-08T19:53:19.865-08:00I'm really grateful for the reminder that we a...I'm really grateful for the reminder that we are the sum total of our lives, not just the person we are today. <br /><br />Wow, that really says it all. I cannot agree more about fear, and how facing it, challenging it, can change your life. But I have to admit, I wouldn't have wanted the responsibility you had. When it comes to life and death, you have to be very sure of your abilities. You obviously are a very special lady, DJan.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178290697351352495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-41727456349221878192011-01-08T18:27:10.624-08:002011-01-08T18:27:10.624-08:00Reading about your skydiving makes me nervous sinc...Reading about your skydiving makes me nervous since I really, really, <b><i>really</i></b> dislike heights. <br /><br />During my first ski trip and after a day or so of ski school, I went up on a lift. As we were coming down, we hit a spot that all I could see was an end to the snow and blue sky. I sat down and refused to move. I told the instructor to go on and I would walk down. But, he was not allowed to leave me. After about 30-45 minutes he convinced me to ski behind him holding onto his waist. After a while, I got okay and went back up a second time. lolLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07393428886240353218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-1626662674756999942011-01-08T17:24:28.271-08:002011-01-08T17:24:28.271-08:00I think it must be far more difficult to be a teac...I think it must be far more difficult to be a teacher than to be the student. I don't think I've ever thought about what being an instructor entails, but it makes sense that the testing would be rigorous. I imagine you were a wonderful teacher. <br /><br />It really must be something in the planets because I've had crazy vivid dreams lately as well. I've read several other bloggers comment the same. Mine have been about my past also. I understand the sentiment about being glad for the experiences but also glad they're in the past.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-8744510670234719702011-01-08T15:48:29.189-08:002011-01-08T15:48:29.189-08:00It seems we are all to get significant amounts of ...It seems we are all to get significant amounts of the white fluffy stuff over the next few days.<br />My director just called to see, if I would go ahead and cancel all surgeries for the coming week, most important Monday and Tuesdays.<br />I so love to watch it, but driving in the stuff makes me nervous.<br />I think you'd make a wonderful sky diving instructor, after all, look at all of your experience !<br />Stay warm.<br />Hugs,<br />Jo<br />xA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-15572717846934964382011-01-08T15:46:35.311-08:002011-01-08T15:46:35.311-08:00Okay, a wind tunnel maybe. But I'll have to gr...Okay, a wind tunnel maybe. But I'll have to grow by facing some other kinds of fears rather than sky-diving. Although I'm still VERY impressed by all of your diving accomplishments.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-30655583185285004602011-01-08T15:00:40.679-08:002011-01-08T15:00:40.679-08:00Well, would you believe there's also snow in P...Well, would you believe there's also snow in Portland's forcast for Wednesday and Thursday? Your weatherman has covered himself.<br /><br />I absolutely love the beautiful snow but am terrified of putting even a toe out in it. I'm land locked when there's snow and ice. I do well to remain upright in good weather let alone snow and ice. <br /><br /><br />Bob, on the otherhand is as sure footed as a mountain goat. He gets all the outside duty. The dog is about as sure footed as I am.<br /><br />I would, however, be excited to wake up to snow next week.<br /><br />You and all your adventures never cease to amaze me. I love reading about them.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6050996142546962834.post-63096211008604453882011-01-08T14:47:25.712-08:002011-01-08T14:47:25.712-08:00The sum total, grow and change...I like the idea t...The sum total, grow and change...I like the idea that there is always more to discover and experience with each new day.Paul Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01836602667355512504noreply@blogger.com