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1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts) Fri Oct 9, 2015, 11:59 AM Oct 2015

Re: The NAU Shootings ...

While listening to the developing story of the shooting, including the name of the shooter ... After having determined that BabyGirl 1SBM was safe and sound ... my thoughts immediately went to the oh so familiar prayer: "Lord ... please don't let Steven Jones be ..."

I know frequent posters to the AA can complete the prayer.

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Re: The NAU Shootings ... (Original Post) 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 OP

I Can Relate garagedoor Oct 2015 #1

Oh dear! JustAnotherGen Oct 2015 #2

Thanks ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #3

Thou Shall Not Watch the movie Taken JustAnotherGen Oct 2015 #15

Oh My ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #16

I was 35 when it came out JustAnotherGen Oct 2015 #17

LOL ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #18

Glad Baby Girl is okay. leftofcool Oct 2015 #4

Yeah ... That's pretty much what she told me! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #5

Thanks the gods that your daughter is okay. greatauntoftriplets Oct 2015 #6

LOL ... Or, thank the fact that she is a serious student and had an 8 a.m. lab! ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #7

Is she pre-med? leftofcool Oct 2015 #8

Bio and Chem double major, Spanish minor with thoughts of Vet-School ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #9

Awesome! leftofcool Oct 2015 #11

Funny thing, though ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #12

A girl's gotta follow her heart. leftofcool Oct 2015 #14

glad she is ok JI7 Oct 2015 #10

Thanks. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2015 #13

garagedoor

(119 posts)

1. I Can Relate

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 12:06 PM

Oct 2015

I am right there with you...
At what point do you think we won't issue that prayer? And - most people won't admit they still pray this same sentiment.

JustAnotherGen

(31,839 posts)

2. Oh dear!

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 01:09 PM

Oct 2015

She's there! Big hug to you 1strong and thank heaven she's aok.

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)

3. Thanks ...

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #2)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 01:16 PM

Oct 2015

Yeah she's fine ... but just a bit irritated that I woke her at 4a.m. to check on her.

Kids!

JustAnotherGen

(31,839 posts)

15. Thou Shall Not Watch the movie Taken

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #3)

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 09:12 AM

Oct 2015

Thats all I'm saying.

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)

16. Oh My ...

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #15)

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 09:15 AM

Oct 2015

I do not possess his "unique skill set" to make for the happy ending.

JustAnotherGen

(31,839 posts)

17. I was 35 when it came out

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #16)

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 09:49 AM

Oct 2015

450 miles away from home.

Mom and Dad Gen go to movies and a dinner on a Saturday night.

I'm single and out and about.

Wireless handset starts ringing. I ignore.

5 more attempts - I look at handset.

Think - JAG . . . Something's wrong.

Phone rings again.

JAG picks up.

"Understand - we just saw this movie Taken. It's fine that you take off for long weekends to Europe by yourself. However I was a Green Beret and I've still got my skill set."

Years from now baby strong will be sharing the story of her dad calling her at 4 am.

Heaven forbid you should care!

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)

18. LOL ...

Reply to JustAnotherGen (Reply #17)

Sat Oct 10, 2015, 10:05 AM

Oct 2015

Between Mrs 1SBM and I, we got over 200 calls/texts/emails, asking about BabyGirl, and expressing concern.

I may not have the skill set: but, we certainly have a network ... that could put us in touch with 20 or so folks that do!

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)

4. Glad Baby Girl is okay.

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 01:56 PM

Oct 2015

Dear Dad,

"Do not call me at 4:00 am for anything...........................ever!"

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)

5. Yeah ... That's pretty much what she told me! n/t

Reply to leftofcool (Reply #4)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 02:16 PM

Oct 2015

greatauntoftriplets

(175,747 posts)

6. Thanks the gods that your daughter is okay.

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Original post)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 02:32 PM

Oct 2015

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)

7. LOL ... Or, thank the fact that she is a serious student and had an 8 a.m. lab! ...

Reply to greatauntoftriplets (Reply #6)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 02:54 PM

Oct 2015

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)

8. Is she pre-med?

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #7)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 03:29 PM

Oct 2015

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)

9. Bio and Chem double major, Spanish minor with thoughts of Vet-School ...

Reply to leftofcool (Reply #8)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 03:41 PM

Oct 2015

Med-school is her Plan B.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)

11. Awesome!

Reply to 1StrongBlackMan (Reply #9)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 04:30 PM

Oct 2015

My grand daughter wants to go into veterinary medicine but she is only 13 so that may change. Don't know if your daughter is aware of this but some rural counties in the country will pay her to come in and do vet work because for some the nearest vet's office is over 100 miles. I have heard they provide housing and an income but I am not sure of this. Might be something to check into.

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)

12. Funny thing, though ...

Reply to leftofcool (Reply #11)

Fri Oct 9, 2015, 04:39 PM

Oct 2015

She has NO interest in doing large animal vet work ... just companion animal stuff.

Me, the HR guy that follows employment/wage trends, is like, "BabyGirl ... large animal vets can make 6-figures, part-time, companion animal vets makes much, much, much less, and mostly deal with very, very, very sick pets (and their owners) ... are you sure your bank account; but more, your heart, can take that occupation?"

But, then, the "I raised you to Be Free" part of me kicks in, and I say, "How can I help?"