tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post8178514343936399056..comments2023-10-30T09:14:27.703-07:00Comments on Mothering Nature: strike oneJackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13452150467051762515noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-67483409295304729602009-07-30T11:52:50.335-07:002009-07-30T11:52:50.335-07:00i am glad you can feel your feelings. that may sou...i am glad you can feel your feelings. that may sound weird, but they're there for a reason and you've got to let them run their course... and you picked up and moved away from it when you needed to. so glad that you did find the peace you needed at that time and am sure the children will bring you another kind of peace and comfort when they return!leigh in the savnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-23178829583647244332009-07-30T02:25:53.056-07:002009-07-30T02:25:53.056-07:00I've been having a hard time with that Lonelin...I've been having a hard time with that Loneliness Monster/Too Empty House problem too, since SD. I sit at home without Anna (or the dog) here, and I feel alone. I leave a movie I saw by myself and feel alone. I walk up to my front door and feel alone. I sit here on my computer at 2:22 am to avoid going to bed alone and waking up alone. <br /><br />Ian (Single Parent Dad) wisely says many times that a low often follows the highs for us. And I'd never really paid too much attention to it before, but I think he's really right. I know I sure tend to do that...and I know I'm doing it now, again, after such a great high in SD. I got the peace and fun and joy and revitalizing that came from being around people who got it, who were funny and fun and loud-mouthed and drunken and honest. So no wonder I'm in a bit of a funk upon getting home. <br /><br />And no wonder you're having a hard time again now too, and especially with trying to tackle Jeff's stuff. Be gentle with yourself, and there's no rush; you'll tackle all that mountain of tasks when you're ready and able.<br /><br />Miss you (and everyone else) like crazy! Hugs!Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637366044613952294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-38946081184986079312009-07-28T20:18:55.587-07:002009-07-28T20:18:55.587-07:00I don't know if I would call it a strike, Jack...I don't know if I would call it a strike, Jackie - from my perspective at three months since Elias passed, just getting to a point where you can consider going through Jeff's things - even if you just sit and stare at them - sounds like a huge accomplishment to me.<br /><br />I'm so glad you found a place for peace. And it sounds like the storm hit the island as much as it hit the Coast - my oldest daughter and I decided that Daddy was bowling and taking pictures (with a flash of course) at the same time.<br />~C~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-59282814769307307032009-07-28T16:59:03.626-07:002009-07-28T16:59:03.626-07:00I've found the best way to relieve that pent-u...I've found the best way to relieve that pent-up anger that has it's source way down deep inside you is to go buy some cheap dishes (mugs and plates mostly) and smash them against a wall or the ground.<br /><br />The most cathartic experience I can remember was taking a big box of dishes I'd bought at a garage sale and throwing them off the roof of a parking garage in the middle of the night.Mr. Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02431320806356051808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-29032027742516589402009-07-28T10:59:22.283-07:002009-07-28T10:59:22.283-07:00That song gave me goosebumps...for some reason, he...That song gave me goosebumps...for some reason, hearing her sing it, I felt I finally understood a bit of your pain and I wanted to cry with the intensity of it. Thanks for sharing that, Jackie. You are an amazing person (whether you want to hear it or not damnit!)Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05485578021181313113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-47107606944483034302009-07-27T22:13:01.709-07:002009-07-27T22:13:01.709-07:00XXxx.XXxx.World Wide Alternativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08136925137010566003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-19106621409361723122009-07-27T21:49:56.030-07:002009-07-27T21:49:56.030-07:00Oh Jackie,
I sure wish I lived closer. I could us...Oh Jackie,<br />I sure wish I lived closer. I could use a road trip to peace (my first night home last night wasn't pretty). Just need to figure out where that destination is. I'm glad you've found yours. <br /><br />You continue to inspire and entertain me on this journey we're on. Thank you and take good care of you and your little, sweet munchkins. Tell Briar his cars are one their way.<br /><br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743446066024389563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-70483257403944347352009-07-27T21:05:05.373-07:002009-07-27T21:05:05.373-07:00Good for you. Sometimes running in the opposite di...Good for you. Sometimes running in the opposite direction is actually a home run. You are one hell of a ballplayer ;)Michele Neff Hernandezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02356589209090780127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-70746304371516996912009-07-27T20:22:38.852-07:002009-07-27T20:22:38.852-07:00I love you, Jackie. I love your honesty and descri...I love you, Jackie. I love your honesty and descriptiveness... (is that a word?) I'm glad you drove and found peace rather than stayed in your empty house. XOXOXOAndrea Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189207912039017496noreply@blogger.com