Comments for The surprise of unfolding

Comment on Searching for a way to let go of the familiar path by JuliaS

JuliaS — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:17:40 +0000

Lovely post. Thank you for sharing.

Good wishes to you and your sweet boy.

Creme de la creme 2008

Comment on “When Nothing Is Certain …” by A Soldier's Girl

A Soldier's Girl — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:17:44 +0000

Ugh…when it rains it pours right? I love your outlook however…and I do believe that you have to stay positive! I will say many prayers for your family….:)

Comment on Searching for a way to let go of the familiar path by T@sh!d@

T@sh!d@ — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:20:33 +0000

Here from the Creme: Very insightful post and I love the words of the song. I’m sure DS will grow up to be an amazing strong man that nothing can stumble his path. What he sets his mind too he will conquer!

Comment on “When Nothing Is Certain …” by Amy

Amy — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:29:05 +0000

I favor the line, “Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose.” Same general idea, different words.

There’s ALWAYS something left to lose, of course, but I like the idea.

Example:

Leaving this dumb house behind, continuing to pay on it, and renting something in Denver. Who knows what’s ahead? But it’s kind of freeing in its own way.

I think I’ll add Luna’s motto, too.

Comment on “When Nothing Is Certain …” by loribeth

loribeth — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:54:03 +0000

Sorry to hear you are still in limbo, jobwise. I thought Luna’s quote was amazing too. Possibility is wonderful, but sometimes a little certainty is helpful too, lol. Hang in there!

Comment on “When Nothing Is Certain …” by luna

luna — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:56:58 +0000

thanks so much for the shout-out! I’m glad that helped you too. easier to say than to remember and embrace, for sure. a daily challenge for me.
wishing you all the best.
~luna

Comment on Searching for a way to let go of the familiar path by Lindsay

Lindsay — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 05:25:39 +0000

A wonderful post. And that’s a great song- one of my faves.

(Here from Creme)

Comment on Acknowledging our suffering by Amy

Amy — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:06:08 +0000

Yes, you absolutely have permission. It’s funny how we need permission, too. I had a friend say something similar once, and it’s so true.

Life really sucks sometimes, and it’s not fair–nothing is ever fair–and I think it’s important to let yourself just feel that way sometimes. To just feel sorry for yourself and sad or pissed off or frustrated or all three. Because there’s no way past the fear and sadness if you don’t let yourself feel it first.

Of course–and this is where I struggle–the key is not staying wallowed in the self-misery forever but eventually working your way out of it to move forward. I often give myself TOO MUCH permission, if you know what I mean.

I’ve been thinking about you guys, Andie–email me if you want to “talk.”

Comment on Acknowledging our suffering by Portraits in Sepia

Portraits in Sepia — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:55:34 +0000

Thanks for your comment on my recent post and you hit the nail on the head with regards to being motherly. I worry that the child(ren) we adopt will feel like strangers to us and I will behave towards them more as “guests” than as my children. I think if I “perform” the actions my heart will follow. Although I am so attached to the kids already and I don’t even know who they are! So really it’s a paradox for me. How do you love kids you’ve never met before. It almost doesn’t seem natural. So that’s why I am afraid of. It all seems so surreal. But I guess at least I am thinking about it now and am cognizant of my own fears and how they might translate into my daily behaviour. Anyway…thanks!!!

Comment on My brilliant Mother-in-Law rescues a cell phone by Portraits in Sepia

Portraits in Sepia — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 00:26:13 +0000

I am amazed. How did it work? I love your attitude towards your mother in law too.