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Bonnie Ramba

Undoubtedly, one of the most inspiring stories I have ever heard. First, I have to say that my familiarity of the area that was spoken about, meant a lot to me. Having lived outside of Winchester, several towns in this story were places I went to regularly. One of the battlefields was very close to my house. It always amazes me how a person, who may appear unlikely to others, can be used by God. Although General Jackson had difficulty getting accepted into West Point, he became one of the most renowned generals. His brilliance was remarkable, and I was heartened by his humility and unwavering faith in God, in spite of much adversity. The last ten minutes of this story, in particular, are words that I would love to listen to over and over. General Jackson’s thoughts at the end of his life, are ones that I hope to emulate. Among these, his lack of bitterness and belief that his life was in God’s hands, impressed me the most. He ended his days with scripture, prayer, and God’s peace in his heart. “Let us cross over the River, and rest under the shade of the trees.” This story inspires me so much in what I am doing now. I can’t thank you enough. I’m praying for you always 🕊️

Annie Stacie

The strength of Stonewall's faith in God inspired me to do some further research. These are the main lessons I took away: "I have so fixed the habit in my own mind that I never raise a glass of water to my lips without lifting my heart to God in thanks and prayer for the water of life. Then, when we take our meals, there is the grace. Whenever I drop a letter in the post-office, I send a petition along with it for God's blessing upon its mission and the person to whom it is sent. When I break the seal of a letter just received, I stop to ask God to prepare me for its contents, and make it a messenger of good. When I go to my class-room and await the arrangement of the cadets in their places, that is my time to intercede with God for them." "He always said he preferred God's will to his own." (Life and Letters of General Thomas J. Jackson, pg. 73)

amyJ

thank you for the history lesson :)) i love that he's a "sincere Christian man." i didn't know that. God bless him. and you.

Julia

Listened to the first five minutes (still processing Daredevil) - my first thought is that this kind of sounds like how it is to see BD on stage as performer and band leader :) Also maybe, on one level, the idea of a show / tour / traveling (anything important that needs to be conquered) as a 'battle'? Like say pulling off 28 shows in six weeks - touring 'without end' :) -sharp movements, forced marches, surprise attacks, confusion, exhaustion, weather, rapid decision 'artillery exchange, the sound, the uncertainty, the responsibility of issuing commands under fire for the first time as an independent commander' -value of audacity -importance of accurate intelligence -psychological effect of constant aggression -EXTRAORDINARY determination -prized surprise -every moment mattered -victory came only through persistence & pressure -movement (night marches, muddy (!) roads, men sleeping beside fences staff officers galloping through darkness, maps spread over fence rails sudden firing) -strain of making decisions quickly w/incomplete info -learn confidence, endurance, & trust (in one another) -commander possess resolution when events become uncertain & dangerous

Maria

I will go to the theater day 13 and 14 afternoon and night

Amber Martinez

“Let us cross over the river and rest in the shade of the trees.” I love that…What a great mantra for when it’s our time…But may we still have many countless moons to come eh Bobby boi? And if you like, you can always come take a rest here under the shade of the maple trees with me while we’re still living…🫶🏽🌳🎣

TheArtHacker

The diary is raw and unsentimental — remarkable writing. But “his own words” is someone else’s guess; recorded voice didn’t exist in Stonewall’s time. What stayed with me most: listening to a young man describe losing his arm, I kept thinking of the young guys at the front right now. In Berlin you see them sometimes — young Ukrainians on crutches. The diary could have been written yesterday. Some things don’t change. Wars don’t. ☮️💕

bobschool

Little Sorrel thanks you most graciously

Bronwen

It's beautiful to hear the integrity with which he handled fame. I went to bed last night asking for help, and woke very early this morning, anxious, and still asking... I settled a fair amount with the clarity that I just don't know what's next, and that's how it is, and maybe that's ok. I'd made a plan yesterday evening to go bouldering today, so I'd go with that at least. At 8am I attended an online group meditation for the first time in awhile. Usually the facilitator reads a poem at the end. Today she said she was going to read one called "Boulder" by Andrea Gibson. The synchronicity felt heartening. I also have very fond memories of the 2 summers I spent working in Colorado around age 20, which were so significant for me that I looked into whether I could move over there from the UK. Anyway, I searched for the poem. It doesn't have that title. The one Andrea Gibson gave it doesn't resonate for me today. But I really appreciate the poem. Here it is: A difficult life is not less worth living than a gentle one. Joy is simply easier to carry than sorrow. And your heart could lift a city from how long you've spent holding what's been nearly impossible to hold. This world needs those who know how to do that. Those who could find a tunnel that has no light at the end of it, and hold it up like a telescope to know the darkness also contains truths that could bring the light to its knees. Grief, astronomer, adjust the lens, tell us what you see.

Gracie Lindsay

Interesting History lesson, Bob! I appreciate it. I like to listen to these audios before i sleep, helps me wind down. I liked this one a lot.

Julia

“The strain of making decisions quickly with incomplete information” 🩵