tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post2080059858403610678..comments2024-03-29T03:47:13.852+00:00Comments on Going Gently: Ruth Corker BurksJohn Going Gentlyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-20464603700730996632021-02-23T09:58:11.336+00:002021-02-23T09:58:11.336+00:00There is a brilliant interview between Nihal Artha...There is a brilliant interview between Nihal Arthanayake and Ruth Coker Burks on BBC Sounds in the Headliners series, it was recorded on 3 February 2021. So heartening to listen to someone who represents the best of us, particularly at this time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13450013974761797380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-40084437162095200962021-02-23T03:46:15.971+00:002021-02-23T03:46:15.971+00:00Brilliant, thank you. The world definitely needs ...Brilliant, thank you. The world definitely needs more people like Ruth. Margaret in AustraliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-30731395872811936822021-02-23T03:19:16.015+00:002021-02-23T03:19:16.015+00:00Wow!!! So moving, bought tears to my eyes and a lu...Wow!!! So moving, bought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat. What an amazing women with such a big heart. The world is lucky to have angels like her.Andiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05002486790512693608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-32653998862001890312021-02-22T23:04:52.173+00:002021-02-22T23:04:52.173+00:00I've seen her interviewed here in the US and I...I've seen her interviewed here in the US and I appreciate that the media doesn't hide her. She is a bright light among us.<br />Bonnie in MinneapolisBonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430550789402432373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-50644982840328250372021-02-22T22:50:48.389+00:002021-02-22T22:50:48.389+00:00So moving. The hardhearted cruelty displayed by so...So moving. The hardhearted cruelty displayed by some people seems impossible, and yet it's part of human history that can't be ignored whether it's in individual acts or those of the masses. Thank goodness there are far more kind, decent people than otherwise. -KateStubblejumpers Cafehttp://stubblejumperscafe.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-26449858002199004152021-02-22T18:39:49.195+00:002021-02-22T18:39:49.195+00:00reading the book. Amazing womanreading the book. Amazing womanSandycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06814344959991272496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-63580349693585211072021-02-22T18:21:33.652+00:002021-02-22T18:21:33.652+00:00People like Ruth make the world a better place. People like Ruth make the world a better place. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473063249106111719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-86999017055349476152021-02-22T17:51:06.728+00:002021-02-22T17:51:06.728+00:00John, if you search YouTube for Ruth there are man...John, if you search YouTube for Ruth there are many videos and tributes.<br />In this one she talks about Jimmy: https://youtu.be/Y74-VKuOZCIBag End Gardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190496929132717769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-34354658969297336642021-02-22T17:12:04.635+00:002021-02-22T17:12:04.635+00:00I think that the Nursing staff who were meant to c...I think that the Nursing staff who were meant to care for Jimmy should have been invited to attend a meeting to discuss any concerns and for it to be addressed.Though Ruth Corker Burks did not give birth to Jimmy I believe the Universe would embrace them both as mother and son xxflisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9211689150081895512021-02-22T16:00:56.589+00:002021-02-22T16:00:56.589+00:00Amazing and so heartbreaking to listen to and I, t...Amazing and so heartbreaking to listen to and I, too, am glad she was gladly willing to open her heart and life to those young men in need. The world is a better place thanks to people like Ms. Burks. Ta, John.<br />Ellen D., thanks for mentioning the book. I'll see if my library has it.<br /><br />Hugs!Barbara Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-73379674072034403312021-02-22T15:46:54.253+00:002021-02-22T15:46:54.253+00:00That touched my heart, John. That woman was specia...That touched my heart, John. That woman was special. I have reserved her book at my library so I can read more about her. Thanks for bringing her to my attention.Ellen D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03776803182673252265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-69951524829756249752021-02-22T15:33:19.446+00:002021-02-22T15:33:19.446+00:00Yes. HeartbreakingYes. HeartbreakingJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-25122519274716101652021-02-22T15:32:53.523+00:002021-02-22T15:32:53.523+00:00I had never heard of her beforeI had never heard of her beforeJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-10750463760484949842021-02-22T15:32:28.000+00:002021-02-22T15:32:28.000+00:00She was brave so brave, a rarity She was brave so brave, a rarity John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-38852369594020056552021-02-22T15:31:51.801+00:002021-02-22T15:31:51.801+00:00Brave fearless groundbreakingBrave fearless groundbreakingJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-9651527335550795632021-02-22T15:31:29.695+00:002021-02-22T15:31:29.695+00:00It’s worth listening to It’s worth listening to John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-74717494278194623352021-02-22T15:30:16.296+00:002021-02-22T15:30:16.296+00:00Well written Bob xWell written Bob xJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-40750601140966829102021-02-22T15:29:47.510+00:002021-02-22T15:29:47.510+00:00Jimbo this must have made your memories very real ...Jimbo this must have made your memories very real John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-89373991325857654552021-02-22T15:28:42.811+00:002021-02-22T15:28:42.811+00:00Well saidWell saidJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-56901617846412741112021-02-22T15:28:12.759+00:002021-02-22T15:28:12.759+00:00Indeed , her matter of factness made her even more...Indeed , her matter of factness made her even more a heroJohn Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-50393883524727884832021-02-22T15:24:25.991+00:002021-02-22T15:24:25.991+00:00Thanks for the link. We are lucky to have people l...Thanks for the link. We are lucky to have people like her in the world.Bathwaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992873498618424363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-42534654689212357022021-02-22T14:09:19.313+00:002021-02-22T14:09:19.313+00:00We throw around the word "angel" a lot b...We throw around the word "angel" a lot but sometimes, it is truly the only word to describe someone. <br />Incredibly moving. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-2704379075746600282021-02-22T14:08:53.580+00:002021-02-22T14:08:53.580+00:00OK....now I am able to respond in a more coherent ...OK....now I am able to respond in a more coherent fashion.<br />This brought me back to that time where and when being gay labelled you many things.....a 'carrier' being one. It was threatening to say the least. <br />This act of love, compassion and kindness by Ms. Burks was exceptional. Her bravery and strength is in stark contrast how most everybody jumped on the bandwagon of being fearful and hateful of gays.<br />I remember at that time I was a fitness instructor at the local YMCA. Ron, my husband, and I took a vacation to Venezuela. When we got home we learned that we picked up a tropical parasite. It hit me more than it did Ron. I lost a ton of weight in a short time but I felt better eventually. People in my fitness classes started a rumour that I had AIDS. And I noticed I was being ignored/shunned by some. <br />Goes to show you how fear can take over and lead to such misleading conclusions.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11199777195853274898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-46736820851256494372021-02-22T13:41:56.457+00:002021-02-22T13:41:56.457+00:00I posted about this brave and lovely woman on my b...I posted about this brave and lovely woman on my blog; and I read that there is a movie being made of her story. I hope that's true.<br /><br />https://ishouldbelaughing.blogspot.com/2016/05/ruth-burks-is-name-you-should-know.htmlBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20303812.post-86377462579683145532021-02-22T13:08:23.118+00:002021-02-22T13:08:23.118+00:00That had me in tears, so moving. Thank you xThat had me in tears, so moving. Thank you xSue Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16924770505779806155noreply@blogger.com