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Comment on A Heart Full of a Family of Friends by Ashlie

Ashlie — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:42:53 +0000

You always seem to find the perfect words when no one else can! Tragedy always brings about such massive & profound emotions. Heartbreak makes the human ‘feel’ & is a great part of who we are because without the pain we would not know the intense emotions we call joy and happiness. It is such a powerful aspect of humanity. He, you and all your friends are blessed for the love you share in birth, life and even death, very much worth celebrating!

Comment on A Heart Full of a Family of Friends by Deborah the Closet Monster

Deborah the Closet Monster — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 19:17:59 +0000

What a poignant, beautiful entry. I agree on all counts, but feel most strongly the truth of your second realization. In January ’09, I was terrified to see a + instead of a – on a pregnancy test. I had no idea my mom would be diagnosed with cancer six months later, or that she’d be gone another six months after that. I also didn’t know that the single thing that’d bring her joy in her painful last weeks was her first grandchild.

It’s been 13 months since she passed away, but I still feel the pain of her loss. Along with that pain, I also feel the tremendous gratitude of knowing what it’s like to be a mother. One of my sisters is pregnant and another trying to conceive. I can’t wait for them to be able to look at our mom from a mother’s eyes; everything, as you said, is infused with beauteous possibility. It’s helped me find the light in moments where it might otherwise have been a million times more difficult.

Reading this remembrance of your friend and all the good that friend–and the connected friendships–has brought your life was a gift to me. Thank you.

Comment on I Want a Fast Car by Running on EminEmpty « Broken Corset

Running on EminEmpty « Broken Corset — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 23:26:15 +0000

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Comment on About the Blog by thymnDiemntewe

thymnDiemntewe — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 03:20:09 +0000

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Comment on Just Dance by ashlie84

ashlie84 — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 14:26:22 +0000

Ah that is so sweet! It makes me consider motherhood a little more It is fascinating the way social ideals and images of being sexy seem to imprint in us as if part of our DNA- ESPECIALLY for women: be thinner, wear this not that, be blonder… And, then you will be sexy!

Comment on Where Did the Time Go? by Jenneen

Jenneen — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:04:22 +0000

Just catching up on your blog and wanted to say I think you hit the nail on the head with this one. Being a good mom, especially one who lives in the moment, is my number one priority. But just this weekend I made the same realization. Where am I going? Who am I becoming? I’m more than just someone’s mom. Even if that’s how most people in my day-to-day life see me; inside I feel like so much more than that. But I’m not sure what that is or how to define it. One day the kids will grow up and move away and how will I define myself then? There’s no easy answer, I know. But maybe being present and in the moment is more than just soaking in the experience with the kids. Maybe it’s also finding something for myself, that’s just for me…now only if I knew what that something was…

Comment on I Want a Fast Car by ashlie

ashlie — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 21:25:06 +0000

Ah melancholiness… A term I have gotten to know and like you for many reasons, I too want a fast car. However,I have been trying to find a positive flow in ‘things.’ The most wonderful thing about exercise is that you are your own judge/law & enforcer. It is truly one thing where you have sole control of. It is true, it is a tiny difference in the world but can make huge impact in how YOU look at it.

I joined the gym last week amongst my melancholy state of mind: a new world, missing my family, new job,student loans, no local friends and (Oh gosh!) gaining 6# over the summer. Having made a commitment to join the gym has changed my outlook on life, relationships and even the tragic condition I believe this world is in. I hope your hundred miles is fulfilling and can bring you some happiness, I will be running with you!!!

Comment on Exercise Your Mind by I Want a Fast Car « Broken Corset

I Want a Fast Car « Broken Corset — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:32:58 +0000

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Comment on “Just let the music set you free” by I Want a Fast Car « Broken Corset

I Want a Fast Car « Broken Corset — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:26:49 +0000

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Comment on Proposition 8: This Time, It’s Personal by I Want a Fast Car « Broken Corset

I Want a Fast Car « Broken Corset — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 04:26:47 +0000