Wordless Wednesday: Gaining a little bit of perspective {& LINKY}
It’s that time of the week again! Let’s get Wordless! :)
Doesn’t this make you shake your head?? Let’s keep things in perspective this year – and teach our children to do the same!
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Lesson learned! I’m sure she’ll cope with the white one.
Happy WW and New Year!
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Thanks for stopping by ~ Happy New Year!
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1 another jennifer said this (January 2, 2013 at 8:39 AM)
Kids are so spoiled these days, they have no concept of how hard other kids have it!
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 9:37 AM
Tell me about it! UNREAL.
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2 Diane @ Me, Him And The Cats said this (January 2, 2013 at 8:44 AM)
Sad world we live in these days. Parents are the ones falling short.There were so many posts like that after Christmas of kids whining they didn’t get the right car, right phone, etc.
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:28 PM
I know, it’s absolutely disgusting!! :(
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3 funthreads said this (January 2, 2013 at 9:58 AM)
Certainly gives serious food for thought. Thanks for hosting and have a great 2013!
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:30 PM
Happy New Year, Judy!
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4 Judy Haughton-James said this (January 2, 2013 at 10:02 AM)
An important lesson we need to teach all our children, one i try very hard to impart on mine!
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:30 PM
That’s wonderful, Susi! :)
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5 Susi said this (January 2, 2013 at 10:21 AM)
I remember seeing that picture last year on facebook and feeling as though the wind was knocked out of me. We have so much. So, so much. Thank you for sharing this powerful reminder.
wishing you a beautiful year. Love, Becky
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:32 PM
Happy New Year Becky, thanks for stopping by! :)
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6 Life with Kaishon said this (January 2, 2013 at 10:51 AM)
Yikes! I’m happy with a 4 myself!
Have a great New Year!
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:46 PM
Happy New Year! :D
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7 posh said this (January 2, 2013 at 11:01 AM)
unbelievable how industrious people with nothing, it is so hard these days for kids to grasp the real world.
Happy New Year ! My Wordless post with Linky Oh! My Heartsie
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Jenn Reply:
January 2nd, 2013 at 12:49 PM
Couldn’t agree more. Happy New Year, Karren!
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8 Karren Haller said this (January 2, 2013 at 11:09 AM)
I’m sure she will eventually get over it heheh!
Happy New Year to you
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Happy New Year!
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9 stevebethere said this (January 2, 2013 at 2:00 PM)
Such a powerful photo and a concept that needs to be reinforced throughout the year, not just at Christmas. Modeling philanthropy and involving children in discussion about being thankful, how other people live, etc. can go a long way to avoid this kind of break down. Then again, the fit could have been about more than just the phone…maybe some unmet needs that were brought to the surface with not everything being exactly what she had hoped.
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:32 AM
Thanks for taking the time to comment, I appreciate it! Happy New Year :)
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10 Amber said this (January 2, 2013 at 3:22 PM)
Great picture! I want my children to appreciate what they have and also be aware of conditions around the world! This is a good reminder!
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:28 AM
I do too, Brittney! Happy New Year :)
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11 Brittney Minor said this (January 2, 2013 at 3:28 PM)
It’s so important to teach our children to understand there are mot important things out there.
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:34 AM
I couldn’t agree more! Happy New Year :)
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12 Jennifer said this (January 2, 2013 at 4:07 PM)
Excellent perspective post.
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Thanks Rosey. Happy New Year :)
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13 Rosey said this (January 2, 2013 at 4:14 PM)
Wow! That really does put things in perspective. Thanks for sharing.
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:28 AM
Thank you for stopping by, Joyce. Happy New Year :)
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14 Joyce said this (January 2, 2013 at 7:44 PM)
OH! This was so timely. I had just talked to a family member who felt so bad because the kids were bummed out that all they had gotten was clothes. That was before they received the ipads and remote-controlled toys. Problem solved.
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:29 AM
Yeah, it’s definitely a sign of the times, that’s for sure.
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15 Leslie said this (January 2, 2013 at 9:32 PM)
Wow what a comparison…
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:32 AM
That’s what I was thinking!
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16 Paula J said this (January 2, 2013 at 9:44 PM)
Absolutely!
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Lauren. Happy New Year!
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17 Lauren @ Hobo Mama said this (January 2, 2013 at 10:25 PM)
WOW! Just WOW
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:30 AM
My thoughts exactly!
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18 @PamelaMKramer - A Renaissance Woman said this (January 2, 2013 at 10:38 PM)
Great image to keep it all in perspective.
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:33 AM
I think so. Happy New Year!
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19 @DWYDiM - Karen Nelson said this (January 2, 2013 at 10:40 PM)
Message is good, but…the way it was conveyed was a bit of a set-up.
On the other hand, how about the photo of that supposedly homeless guy being given boots by a policeman? THAT turned out to be a scam…so don’t believe everything you see. Happy New Year!
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:30 AM
It’s not about the validity of the photo itself, it’s about the message.
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20 Art of RetroCollage said this (January 2, 2013 at 11:12 PM)
Good perspective! Hope you have a happy new year.
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Thanks Becky :) Happy New Year!
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21 Becky said this (January 3, 2013 at 6:40 AM)
Nicely done!
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Thanks for stopping by Wayne! Happy New Year :D
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22 Wayne said this (January 3, 2013 at 8:11 AM)
Amazing what we take for granted. Great WW posting this week!
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Jenn Reply:
January 3rd, 2013 at 2:55 PM
Thanks for stopping by, Theresa ~ Happy New Year! :)
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23 Theresa said this (January 3, 2013 at 1:45 PM)
Great awareness post! Thanks for linking up!
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Jenn Reply:
January 8th, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for stopping by, Charlotte! :)
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24 Charlotte said this (January 8, 2013 at 9:07 AM)
I got on here to add my link but it was closed. I have the flu and I am going very slow today. Sorry I missed it. Bummer
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Jenn Reply:
January 11th, 2013 at 1:40 PM
Aww I hope you feel better soon!
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25 GrannyAnnie said this (January 9, 2013 at 8:12 PM)