tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post1093759784285754597..comments2023-10-18T05:40:06.329-04:00Comments on Mark Koopmans: Only Happens To Me: NEVER. GIVE. IN. (Olympic Blog Relay)Mark Koopmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-14892589643335538972012-08-13T12:26:43.920-04:002012-08-13T12:26:43.920-04:00That's right. Hang on Mark! Great song too.That's right. Hang on Mark! Great song too.Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-82818395050188454572012-08-10T10:07:45.025-04:002012-08-10T10:07:45.025-04:00Thank you Mark! Great blog post and inspirational...Thank you Mark! Great blog post and inspirational for all of us. Hard week for me too. My grandson has autism and I was so discouraged this week about his lack of progress in the two special classes he is taking. I read your blog this morning and saw the Derek Redmond story. Tears are still in my eyes. Have you tried taking a break from the kind of writing you do and write stories for your boys using some kind of made up character such as a favorite stuffed animal? Just to unblock?loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-53718856335376792632012-08-10T09:12:26.922-04:002012-08-10T09:12:26.922-04:00Aww. I just want to give you great big hug! And fl...Aww. I just want to give you great big hug! And fly out there and disable your delete button. *pointed stare* <br /><br />I can relate, though. I had a critter so harsh with my first WIP that I nearly gave it all up. I still have a lot to learn and many skills that could be improved, but my writing is much better. <br /><br />I can tell from your blog and your attitude that your writing can't be anything less than stellar. Life (and thus finding writing time) will get easier as your kids get older. Don't give up. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-74026554607582478732012-08-10T01:19:16.495-04:002012-08-10T01:19:16.495-04:00You are such a talented writer...you must keep the...You are such a talented writer...you must keep the hope alive! I have felt too often the depressing, "I'm nothing but a joker thinking I could ever publish a book", feeling. I would pray God would give me another desire...like the desire to keep a really clean house...but it never came...kept wanting to write. And slowly, bit by bit, I'm getting there!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-83508286782733656132012-08-09T21:55:03.394-04:002012-08-09T21:55:03.394-04:00Yes, it's hard to keep going in the dark. I&#...Yes, it's hard to keep going in the dark. I'm glad you got a little light to help you through to the next doorway. I truly believe you have a gift, and will be successful. So, don't stop. Okay? :)Lara Schiffbauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13546286607078965432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-20332364213887502632012-08-09T05:57:21.189-04:002012-08-09T05:57:21.189-04:00I just found your blog and want to say thank you! ...I just found your blog and want to say thank you! What an enjoyable time looking<br />through so many financial sites. Thanks for sharingmis sold ppihttp://www.ppisupportline.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-56624706760675641782012-08-08T19:36:02.648-04:002012-08-08T19:36:02.648-04:00Ohhhh... Mark...
Bless your heart. Goodness, tha...Ohhhh... Mark... <br /><br />Bless your heart. Goodness, thank goodness for intuitive spouses. I'm so glad you got that text. You've got talent, my friend, and we all want to see you succeed. The truth is I was "there" a week ago Tuesday. Completely and totally. You're amazing. And you've got great things ahead you--certain people just do--and it's obvious you've got that extra something in you that separates you from so many. ;)Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-68620956969167426552012-08-08T19:18:24.567-04:002012-08-08T19:18:24.567-04:00I've been there, Mark. My finger has itched to...I've been there, Mark. My finger has itched to hit delete. But then I remember why I write fiction, and that was enough to end my pity party. <br /><br />And wow, about the second video. I think the audience were major jerks for booing him to begin with. I'd like to kick them in the you know where for being so rude. ;)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-17086887634039122302012-08-08T18:48:02.671-04:002012-08-08T18:48:02.671-04:00So beautiful. I got goosebumps.So beautiful. I got goosebumps.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-19014296579287369092012-08-08T17:25:14.705-04:002012-08-08T17:25:14.705-04:00I want to hug your wife.
So glad you're not q...I want to hug your wife. <br />So glad you're not quitting. <br />You're not allowed.<br />You're not alone.<br />Period.<br />I should take a shower too. <br />Not because I have ocd, <br />but because I'm <br />a bit stinky.<br />Hugs.Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-67375024528792998202012-08-08T14:46:03.449-04:002012-08-08T14:46:03.449-04:00What inspirational words Mark. So glad you aren...What inspirational words Mark. So glad you aren't giving up.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-88194675376424549022012-08-08T12:46:11.158-04:002012-08-08T12:46:11.158-04:00That's a great story and I guess we all get to...That's a great story and I guess we all get to those down points. I think it helps me to remember the writing game is a marathon not a sprint.<br /><br />Also it's cool to see another stay at home dad.Brandon Axhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027731412064014586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-7891195828156885322012-08-08T10:58:00.114-04:002012-08-08T10:58:00.114-04:00Excellent and inspirational post, Mark!
I really ...Excellent and inspirational post, Mark!<br /><br />I really enjoyed this. You did an awesome job with this leg of Nicole's Blog Relay!StratPlayerCJFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07341440379767694905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-21767929890869510082012-08-08T10:42:38.568-04:002012-08-08T10:42:38.568-04:00Wow, you are sprinting away with that relay torch,...Wow, you are sprinting away with that relay torch, Mark - awesome post! <br /><br />This rings so true for me right now. I've had my own down-on-my-knees, almost-give-up moments that somehow turn into the most profound and encouraging "You...you're very good, you" moments. It's amazing how we get EXACTLY what we need to keep going if we just pause and have a little faith.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10680066584646789184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-91001501514145214072012-08-08T07:45:38.157-04:002012-08-08T07:45:38.157-04:00What a beautiful and inspiring story. I'm glad...What a beautiful and inspiring story. I'm glad you're not giving up.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-64769578751096172852012-08-08T07:26:16.411-04:002012-08-08T07:26:16.411-04:00I love how things came into play for you, to help ...I love how things came into play for you, to help keep you going! I've had the same thought this past week, how I was so DONE with everything! Writing, querying, the whole process of it all! But there's that little nudge inside of me that knows this will work eventually, that I'm doing the *right* thing, what I love, that won't let me quit. SO I totally hear you!! We'll keep going, keep trying! :DCortney Pearsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00774060537148628453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-64903106826260806652012-08-08T07:08:38.367-04:002012-08-08T07:08:38.367-04:00Too true!!! Never give up! Keep fighting for what ...Too true!!! Never give up! Keep fighting for what you love and what you believe in :) That's so awesome that your wife texted you right when you needed it, and very sweet too. And... that is one interesting OCD trait you have there. :) <br /><br />Keep writing, Mark!Bonnee Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513268628209169538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-31569263187705118182012-08-08T06:30:32.129-04:002012-08-08T06:30:32.129-04:00Mark, I don't think God is going to let you qu...Mark, I don't think God is going to let you quit.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.com