tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post2508100814509345205..comments2023-10-31T06:14:30.740-06:00Comments on GYPSY G-MAS: Life On The Road: PTSDThe Gypsy G-Mashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00658443365750509452noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-19865422120341603172011-02-14T16:17:18.829-07:002011-02-14T16:17:18.829-07:00Well. This is a red letter event. This is the se...Well. This is a red letter event. This is the second day in a row that something has been said to prompt me to comment. First of all, what you have experienced is natural.<br /><br />When Jo and I first got married, she was fearful of storms. I've never really been that way. When our kids were growing up, they would get a little bit aprehensive about the storms. I sat them down one day and explained, "Heck, it was just God performing a sound and light show." It sounds corny, but I really think it helped them.<br /><br />It is fine to be cautious, it is even fine to be a bit fearful because that helps us be cautious. Just do what you can to keep the fear to a manageable level. Then next time you're in a forest during a wind storm, stop, lean against the trunk of a tree and watch the tops.<br /><br />Notice the rythym and listen to the whispering. It is actually magic. Plus, if you are looking up, anything that falls you will see.<br /><br />Trust that God is looking out for you.Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864060537138071569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-7348706398970973192011-02-13T13:50:28.501-07:002011-02-13T13:50:28.501-07:00Time is an amazing thing, it lessens memories and ...Time is an amazing thing, it lessens memories and hurts. It also teaches us to do better in the future.<br /><br />You certainly did suffer an amazing accident and it turned out well, even though you get shakey once and a while. But someday, you'll look back and laugh about it and it will make a great story around the campfire.<br /><br />You're normal, no doubt about it! ;c)Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-13775506940057858762011-02-13T11:47:45.262-07:002011-02-13T11:47:45.262-07:00It will fade....I've been rear-ended in my car...It will fade....I've been rear-ended in my car three times. Each time it took a few years before I would stop looking in the rear view mirror when stopped and find myself getting tense, thinking I would get hit again. I do still watch but I don't automatically think that I will get hit, I just start looking for outlets. I suspect you will always watch where you park the rig...Donna McNicolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232288000758900407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-86845278554623278252011-02-13T09:55:55.489-07:002011-02-13T09:55:55.489-07:00I agree, just give it some time. I think all of us...I agree, just give it some time. I think all of us get a little nervous with big storms and I think that is ok, it keeps us alert. I know our weather radio is an important item when we head to the midwest (or anywhere there are severe storms). We went through a terrible storm in Kansas in a tent and I still get a little freaked by storms but it is better, so I think time will help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17263191567454481794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-3897120823405616522011-02-13T09:48:17.012-07:002011-02-13T09:48:17.012-07:00My Mom was in a tornado once, and passed on that f...My Mom was in a tornado once, and passed on that fear of bad weather to me. It will probably get better with time, but high winds may always remind you of the experience.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11307256424509510558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-89571648684413100742011-02-13T09:10:38.472-07:002011-02-13T09:10:38.472-07:00It's natural for you to feel that way. We have...It's natural for you to feel that way. We have several trees here near our house and are always concerned during wind storms. The wind always sounds bad, and there are always things blown from the trees. Our two dogs don't enjoy it either. In the RV, it's magnified. <br /><br />Glad you made it through. Keep safe and well.<br />We love to follow your blog. You are a good writer. Please keep doing it.Russ Krecklowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18003451276135546632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-89460799672420708232011-02-13T08:40:22.372-07:002011-02-13T08:40:22.372-07:00At least here in the desert, we don't have the...At least here in the desert, we don't have the trees to worry about in high winds. They can still be bothersome though. I can sure understand your concern after having a tree fall on you!Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-19231019529453574772011-02-13T07:04:08.696-07:002011-02-13T07:04:08.696-07:00Emma and I were in a horrible hail storm in 2009, ...Emma and I were in a horrible hail storm in 2009, and any little bit of hail since then immediately makes us nervous. Weather sounds are so amplified in an RV. :)Travels with Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-29028660136443629452011-02-13T06:07:44.505-07:002011-02-13T06:07:44.505-07:00Connie, its perfectly normal. All you need is a fe...Connie, its perfectly normal. All you need is a few more bad storms and no trees falling to lesson that fear.<br /><br />Keep writing, we love hearing what your thoughts are. The evolution of your life's journey is always interesting. Besides, we've met two great friends who we enjoy and enjoy reading about through your blog.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />ConnieConnie and Rodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826570867703704048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-81855561964563082082011-02-13T04:29:03.296-07:002011-02-13T04:29:03.296-07:00I always worry about older trees near our sticks &...I always worry about older trees near our sticks & bricks when the winds start gusting, and we've never experienced a falling tree. With your experience, it's no wonder that you cringe when the winds pick up.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333995679958103393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8419185799600897598.post-82451867290294364432011-02-12T22:37:31.818-07:002011-02-12T22:37:31.818-07:00I think I would be pretty jumpy too. I've nev...I think I would be pretty jumpy too. I've never really liked the wind anyway and with an experience like you had, I can see why you all have PTFD (Post Tree Falling Disorder) Love you all.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07836358611715317841noreply@blogger.com