tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post6580299682817690497..comments2023-10-30T09:14:27.703-07:00Comments on Mothering Nature: two new traditionsJackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13452150467051762515noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-59228764853682305842009-01-05T15:03:00.000-08:002009-01-05T15:03:00.000-08:00this has nothing to do with your post, i just don&...this has nothing to do with your post, i just don't have another way to message you (should i look for you on facebook?! i love me some facebook).<BR/><BR/>i just wanted you to know i thought of you today. i was watching tv and something someone said struck a 'aha moment' within me and my thoughts immediately went to you & the kids.<BR/><BR/>i wish you weren't in my life for the reasons in which our lives interconnected (Matt) but i AM glad they did connect. you've taught me SO much Jackie, probably without even realizing it. <BR/><BR/>thank you.Marissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311001472937020789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-32057206570144633282009-01-05T14:03:00.000-08:002009-01-05T14:03:00.000-08:00A good clean out is so good. However I am bit lik...A good clean out is so good. However I am bit like Jeff I am afraid... Like to keep things 'just in case..'<BR/><BR/>And goodbye 2008. At times you were the crappest of years, the shittest of years for my friends and I. But out of such crap we have all found comfort in the company of eachother. I am a much happier person for getting to know you in what was a bastard of a year xxxRachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573991998853561283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-74525943100548508572009-01-05T13:54:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:54:00.000-08:00Hi Jackie, I found your blog through another and h...Hi Jackie, <BR/><BR/>I found your blog through another and have been reading for a while but never commented before. I am 23, when I was 21 my dad died suddenly leaving my mom in sort of the same situation as you are. It sucks-plain and simple, I feel for you and for your kids and am so sorry that you all have to go through this. My mom also started purging things a few months later and it made her feel a lot better too. Just like you said, it felt good for her to be able to throw things away that she had wanted to for years, but that my dad wouldn't let her. <BR/><BR/>Wishing you all happiness and healing for 2009!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-62548002009859376112009-01-05T09:54:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:54:00.000-08:00Hi Jackie,Happy New year! I used to leave myself ...Hi Jackie,<BR/><BR/>Happy New year! I used to leave myself complimentary voicemail messages! Whacky, but it was nice to hear some kind words about myself!<BR/><BR/>NancyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-51676254103693409492009-01-03T18:18:00.000-08:002009-01-03T18:18:00.000-08:00We are doing the big declutter this week as well -...We are doing the big declutter this week as well - doesn't it feel great! I'm almost scared to see the size of the pile when we're done but can't wait to be free of the crap!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-82340792771307919922009-01-03T17:22:00.000-08:002009-01-03T17:22:00.000-08:00Jackie, I think the letter is a wonderful thing to...Jackie, I think the letter is a wonderful thing to do, as is the cleaning out. These kinds of traditions are so much better than resolutions, no?K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09096071401250857552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-504781793983689232009-01-03T13:56:00.000-08:002009-01-03T13:56:00.000-08:00Hi Jackie,I found your blog a while back, lost the...Hi Jackie,<BR/><BR/>I found your blog a while back, lost the link, and am very happy to have refound it. My husband died unexpectedly in April of last year (how nice it is to say "last year") and I have a two-year-old daughter. I was dreading putting away the Christmas decorations this weekend, but I really like your new letter-in-the-ornaments tradition. And I'm exactly with you on throwing things out, except for Steve's. It feels so nice to be unencumbered and organized.<BR/><BR/>I also appreciated your previous post -- it was beautifully written, and a place I recognize so well. Thank you for putting it into words so eloquently.<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/><BR/>JennyJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07711099868038554656noreply@blogger.com