tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post3560315639738363841..comments2023-09-24T05:20:52.920-05:00Comments on La Tejana: The ProtectorShellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-15416968016437992332011-10-09T21:35:16.422-05:002011-10-09T21:35:16.422-05:00Orchid: Hello, sweet friend! I truly believe Danny...Orchid: Hello, sweet friend! I truly believe Danny will accomplish wonderful things in his life. He's learned so much already. And yes, "chip on his shoulder" is one of those really strange ones we have around here. Have a wonderful day!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-7737261839727704502011-10-09T21:10:59.133-05:002011-10-09T21:10:59.133-05:00Dear Shelly, this is Orchid.
Having trouble with G...Dear Shelly, this is Orchid.<br />Having trouble with Google account.<br /><br />So Sorry for my belated comment. Yes, what a MARVELOUS boy Danny is♡♡♡<br />He must be a boy with the sense of responsibilities and adaptability. I DO hope his bright future and can become one of the protectors of your wonderful country.<br />Thanks for the ideom "chip on his shoulder", haha.<br />Lots of Love and Hugs to you, Orchid*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-20119457672673517632011-10-08T14:33:02.442-05:002011-10-08T14:33:02.442-05:00Marsha: I, too, feel intensely grateful when I see...Marsha: I, too, feel intensely grateful when I see our country's virtues through another's eyes. We are blessed-Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-47103216941912467812011-10-08T13:33:58.447-05:002011-10-08T13:33:58.447-05:00What a touching tribute to that little boy, and wh...What a touching tribute to that little boy, and what a reminder to the rest of us about how grateful we should be to live here.<br /><br />Thank you - MarshaMarsha Younghttp://spotsandwrinkles.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-22711835577228832752011-10-07T14:27:05.793-05:002011-10-07T14:27:05.793-05:00Toyin: He truly is- I look forward to seeing what ...Toyin: He truly is- I look forward to seeing what he accomplishes as an adult. Thanks for stopping by!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-46209642311590453402011-10-07T11:36:46.456-05:002011-10-07T11:36:46.456-05:00Wow, what a story, that is one fantastic young boy...Wow, what a story, that is one fantastic young boy.Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-34124363311309266302011-10-07T09:27:28.644-05:002011-10-07T09:27:28.644-05:00T.O.: I think Danny makes a wonderful addition to ...T.O.: I think Danny makes a wonderful addition to our country. Thank you! And, loved your blog!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-62948871158171146172011-10-07T09:09:11.303-05:002011-10-07T09:09:11.303-05:00With an attitude like that, Danny is the type of c...With an attitude like that, Danny is the type of citizen America<br />needs... great story!<br /><br />God bless and have a Great Day! :-) <br /><br />BTW, thanks for your recent comment on my "Don't Mess With Old People!" post. ~RonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-87855659362386280252011-10-07T06:50:16.121-05:002011-10-07T06:50:16.121-05:00Karen: I love the "noble soul". I don...Karen: I love the "noble soul". I don't know how it's developed into someone, or if adversity plays a part, but I wish more of our US born kids had it.<br /><br />Missed Periods: It is so very satisfying, and probably one of the big things that keeps me in teaching.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-64430497515562348752011-10-07T01:22:36.624-05:002011-10-07T01:22:36.624-05:00There's really nothing better than seeing stud...There's really nothing better than seeing students find their way through turmoil and know that they're going to be okay. This one is special.Missed Periodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343265071637032284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-69837059616600791642011-10-07T00:02:14.315-05:002011-10-07T00:02:14.315-05:00Such a bittersweet story. You've obviously he...Such a bittersweet story. You've obviously helped him so much in his transition - and it must have been such a tough one! It always amazes me to see these kids who have nothing, and yet they have "the stuff." They're just noble souls.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-23070447654717037022011-10-06T15:36:42.426-05:002011-10-06T15:36:42.426-05:00Thisisme: I so hope he continues on this path. And...Thisisme: I so hope he continues on this path. And, he is very much a protector, especially with his siblings. It's really nice to see that!<br /><br />Kelley: I feel so bad for him, not having his mom here. I don't know that I would have coped very well at his age, in the same situation. I keep hoping they will be able to reunite soon-Shellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-36965524004786039392011-10-06T15:19:31.151-05:002011-10-06T15:19:31.151-05:00Awww, this was beautiful, Shelly! I'm glad th...Awww, this was beautiful, Shelly! I'm glad that you are able to be there for Danny. It must really hurt not to have his mother. Thanks for sharing his story.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860394940190403196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-2054005910966888132011-10-06T15:17:37.736-05:002011-10-06T15:17:37.736-05:00What a wonderful young man that Danny must be. We...What a wonderful young man that Danny must be. We need more like him. I'm so glad that you wrote about him in his post today. How lovely that he was also protecting you like that :)Southhamsdarlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12285980805569582676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-54507426365398350622011-10-06T07:41:59.801-05:002011-10-06T07:41:59.801-05:00Clint: I really do wish all teens could have a cha...Clint: I really do wish all teens could have a chance to live in a place like Mexico, or Pakistan, or Somalia. It would truly make them grateful.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-84047223297348925162011-10-06T07:07:00.513-05:002011-10-06T07:07:00.513-05:00Don't get me started on what's wrong with ...Don't get me started on what's wrong with this country. We've gotten away from so much that is basic. Sad that it so often takes someone from another country to really appreciate the freedom we have here.Clinthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417401195683808500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-59889886026703487652011-10-06T06:42:07.361-05:002011-10-06T06:42:07.361-05:00Crystal: Thank you- I missed all of you! That is s...Crystal: Thank you- I missed all of you! That is so neat about your mom- have you written a post on her history yet? I'd love to read it if you have. <br /><br />We have so much to be grateful for. I wish we expressed it as fully as your mom or Danny.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-58342653127871515692011-10-06T00:50:23.902-05:002011-10-06T00:50:23.902-05:00This was so heartwarming, Shelly. It's nice t...This was so heartwarming, Shelly. It's nice to have you back. :)<br /> <br />That boy is obviously valiant and humble. A wonderful combination. He will make a powerful Marine one day.<br /><br />My mother moved here from Mexico when she was in her teens. She was so grateful for this country she joined the US Army. She was a nurse in the Army for 7 years. I was an Army brat.<br /><br />I'm still a brat. So proud to be an American though. :)Crystal Pistolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384208762919600611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-38197144851655227022011-10-05T23:42:21.487-05:002011-10-05T23:42:21.487-05:00Jamie: So true- and if they can cope and adjust, t...Jamie: So true- and if they can cope and adjust, then so can we.<br /><br />I need to go back and read your post. It must have been when I was gone. It sounds really interesting- wow- not to even know who Hitler was!<br /><br />I still believe there are more good kids in our country than not, and he's a great example of it.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-32050482270457451842011-10-05T23:27:27.804-05:002011-10-05T23:27:27.804-05:00Wow, what a brave young man he is. It's those...Wow, what a brave young man he is. It's those kind of kids that give us hope for the future. <br /><br />Those "American" kids remind me of the people in the 180 movie video I put on my blog last week, most of the young people didn't even know who Hitler was and one even made the comment wondering if he was an actor. <br /><br />We need to be reminded of good kids like these who have probably lived more in their lifetime than we ever will in ours.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-5399131194249297762011-10-05T23:05:11.686-05:002011-10-05T23:05:11.686-05:00Betty: He truly has overcome a great deal. I see g...Betty: He truly has overcome a great deal. I see great things for him in his future. If only we were all as adaptable!Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-34579818069945270102011-10-05T22:41:54.009-05:002011-10-05T22:41:54.009-05:00What a special young man!! What a change it had to...What a special young man!! What a change it had to be to leave all he knew and come to a whole new world literally. So neat to see the growth in him of acceptance for where he is right now. I am sure he will make a great Marine some day.<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-29268414730457918802011-10-05T21:11:50.101-05:002011-10-05T21:11:50.101-05:00Belle: I have such a soft place in my heart for hi...Belle: I have such a soft place in my heart for him because I see how good he is to his younger siblings and how much he misses his mom and dad. I so hope they will reunite as a family before he gets too much older.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-27006505997178327732011-10-05T21:10:30.126-05:002011-10-05T21:10:30.126-05:00Shady: You've brought up some things that trul...Shady: You've brought up some things that truly bother me, too. I don't know how we lost it along the way, but much is certainly missing that used to be in place.<br /><br />Men like Pat Tillman should be heroes to these boys, instead of the gangsta rappers and spoiled celebrities they idolize. <br /><br />Still, I see pockets of goodness and kids like Danny make me hopeful that duty, patriotism and bravery haven't gone out of style everywhere.<br /><br />I'd love to see some of those gangsta rappers do a couple of years in the military. Let's see how far their pants would sag when they got out...Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-249763712759401212.post-61706251105448288052011-10-05T21:08:20.394-05:002011-10-05T21:08:20.394-05:00Wow. This story moved me so much. The move to this...Wow. This story moved me so much. The move to this country must have been so hard for him, yet he looked at the positive side and now loves America. It is wonderful you took him under your wing.Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14175778756449339363noreply@blogger.com