tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post4950949127284250726..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Just Keep Swimming, Just Keep Swimming...Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33750166495140460542010-09-26T10:02:21.473-04:002010-09-26T10:02:21.473-04:00My first response to overwhelm is usually shutdown...My first response to overwhelm is usually shutdown complete with multiple hours on the net - twitter, facebook, reading blogs, gaming, anything but what I really need to be doing.<br /><br />What great support you have :) There is no better friend than one that brings you Dunkin' Donuts coffee (I didn't even know they had coconut).Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11119731448560498611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21764526988089264632010-09-12T18:44:10.463-04:002010-09-12T18:44:10.463-04:00Thank God for great friends who don't judge bu...Thank God for great friends who don't judge but know exactly when to show up, right? Stay strong. ;Ddark_chocolatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02233462295158202416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11839108548627132822010-09-12T18:23:48.649-04:002010-09-12T18:23:48.649-04:00Hugs to you!
Keep swimming and remember not to m...Hugs to you! <br />Keep swimming and remember not to measure your progress to shore, it's ENOUGH what you accomplished today. You'll make it ashore.<br /><br />If your feelings of being overwhelmed continue, and that feeling of just needing to hangout under those blankets doesn't improve, talk to your doctor. Depression has these same "red flags" and it can happen to M Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06243715307250195922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12160068349289537882010-09-12T11:02:32.714-04:002010-09-12T11:02:32.714-04:00What an amazing friend! I got a little teary eyed ...What an amazing friend! I got a little teary eyed reading it. You are an amazing woman and an amazing mother! Thanks for sharing.<br />jessJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897078038216107770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3391476092953383552010-09-11T18:52:05.195-04:002010-09-11T18:52:05.195-04:00Just to echo what Pat said - what you described di...Just to echo what Pat said - what you described did sound a lot like a real depression. If you find those feelings keep up, please do go to your doctor.<br /><br />And just so you know, I'm not a total stranger buzzing by trying to diagnose your life - I know you won't recognize me because I never comment but I have been a fairly regualar reader over the past few years. :DMichelle Morgan-Coolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03671529553739362752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-25382950952447757822010-09-11T11:37:21.133-04:002010-09-11T11:37:21.133-04:00Dawn, I want you to know that after reading that w...Dawn, I want you to know that after reading that whole wonderful and inspiring post all I came away with was I had no idea Dunkin Donuts made a coconut coffee and that I have to try it! THANKS!!!<br /><br />Thanks. And as to the rest of the blah blah I'm sure it all meant a great deal to everyone! I GOTTA GET SOME O'THAT COFFEE!!!V1ncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965823224765071292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66988480706718555802010-09-11T06:35:07.838-04:002010-09-11T06:35:07.838-04:00I too sometimes just have to give up on the day an...I too sometimes just have to give up on the day and go to bed. Eric seemed to step in just in time. Friends don't let friends miss out on morning coffee.WeaselMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01695797746467444304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-29772801370694119032010-09-11T01:28:40.147-04:002010-09-11T01:28:40.147-04:00wow, I love this post. It's so encouraging. I ...wow, I love this post. It's so encouraging. I really admire you for all you manage to do even when are sick and feel like you're in over your head. Every time I read your blog lately I loose any excuses I had to do less or feel lazy. I'm praying for you that you have the strength you need to tackle everything that needs to be done.Anita M Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924005132191500801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10689167977407681832010-09-10T15:52:19.173-04:002010-09-10T15:52:19.173-04:00So I signed up for emails a long time ago (before ...So I signed up for emails a long time ago (before the first book came out)...I just double checked, and when I fill out the information it and submit it tells me that I am already signed up, but I have never received a newsletter... :(dramamamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15266611158925778159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43205305362260735182010-09-10T14:32:34.867-04:002010-09-10T14:32:34.867-04:00yes, and I do the same thing - shut down. don'...yes, and I do the same thing - shut down. don't do anything and then get more and more overwhelmed.<br /><br />do you know, since you've been divorced you've gotten prettier and prettier in your pics, its good for you, huh?Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11101854540802098368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88431658389984093602010-09-10T13:29:49.596-04:002010-09-10T13:29:49.596-04:00I asked for one of the cookies you posted a little...I asked for one of the cookies you posted a little while ago and I didn't hear anything from that. So I'm taking the hint and I'm not EVEN going to ask you to send some of the donuts no matter HOW bad I want one (or 3)!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986167130467258392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66911102260531456092010-09-10T11:36:10.652-04:002010-09-10T11:36:10.652-04:00It's so great to have awesome friends like tha...It's so great to have awesome friends like that!number1aunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08593900096861454019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11174903882307864642010-09-10T11:19:30.641-04:002010-09-10T11:19:30.641-04:00Thanks for sharing! I really thought I was the on...Thanks for sharing! I really thought I was the only one who did that when I feel overwhelmed!<br /><br />Quick question - are you and Spuds still friends? I may have missed an update ÜJuneau Poole Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591925338173971991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-30502459807121160772010-09-10T11:09:44.132-04:002010-09-10T11:09:44.132-04:00What a great friend and the whole story is motivat...What a great friend and the whole story is motivating me to get off my duff this morning!<br /><br />And I must tell you that I thought I couldn't love you or your blog more and then you tell us your fave coffee is DD! I love DD. I can't start my day without it. All other coffee is basically swill in comparison. You are a gal with good taste!Jenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592010184161579887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-64354680956199217332010-09-10T11:04:24.736-04:002010-09-10T11:04:24.736-04:00I think that "I'm drowning" feeling ...I think that "I'm drowning" feeling is so common. I said that so many times last year while my husband was deployed. The bills, the house, the kids, it all becomes to much and you just have to take a break, breath, have some chocolate and a drink... and move on. You have so much support, love, and good thoughts coming to you. Use it and accept help whenever it's offered. Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258624454542203184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49693275739946961652010-09-10T10:29:16.689-04:002010-09-10T10:29:16.689-04:00If you find yourself in this "pull the covers...If you find yourself in this "pull the covers over my head" funk much longer, please have you family doc check you out. What you are describing is often a sign of clinical depression.<br /><br />PatPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01296023142241180525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-83572136936538623922010-09-10T09:40:04.047-04:002010-09-10T09:40:04.047-04:00Is Eric single???!!!Is Eric single???!!!Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13383158599622489734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4935113018645777952010-09-10T09:28:17.984-04:002010-09-10T09:28:17.984-04:00I know exactly how that feels! However, I feel a l...I know exactly how that feels! However, I feel a little ashamed to even say that considering I only have 2 kids AND I have a husband to help. But when things get overwhelming I just shut down too. If I don't know where to start...it's just easier not to. Eventually something kicks in and I figure it out. Thankfully for you, that "kick" was your good buddy Eric. :)Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581529641834277742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12391418492552589792010-09-10T09:01:36.161-04:002010-09-10T09:01:36.161-04:00Sometimes I say the same thing to myself....just k...Sometimes I say the same thing to myself....just keep swimming, just keep swimming! You are amazing and awesome. Keep believing in yourself and accepting help from friends when it is offered. Life has its ups and downs for all of us married, single or divorced. But the great thing about women is that we can be strong when we need to be. And when we can't be strong, we know when to acceptUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334087685732831319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-12454409303051100302010-09-10T08:56:49.322-04:002010-09-10T08:56:49.322-04:00So glad you have such great friends and that you g...So glad you have such great friends and that you got your coffee!!!!! I hope the rest of your day turns out great!Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13321086718250914379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66048602722618474922010-09-10T08:52:31.479-04:002010-09-10T08:52:31.479-04:00I definitely do the whole checking-off-the-things-...I definitely do the whole checking-off-the-things-I-didn't-do list each and every night. <br /><br />I think most people believe that at some people you reach a certain point and you can breathe easily. When the kids are all in school? Retirement? I don't think that time ever really comes. There is ALWAYS something. But that's part of what makes life wonderful--being busy, needed, LRChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12685354844872081744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-11225778781736462492010-09-10T08:40:22.395-04:002010-09-10T08:40:22.395-04:00Oh, Dawn! I hate going over the "did not acco...Oh, Dawn! I hate going over the "did not accomplish" list in my head at night. What a treat to have coffee delivered to your door...sweet friend. I hope today is better.Jensamom23https://www.blogger.com/profile/10321234556592896861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-26532437820409981972010-09-10T07:57:45.602-04:002010-09-10T07:57:45.602-04:00Aah.... nothing like a friend bearing coffee to ge...Aah.... nothing like a friend bearing coffee to get rid of the morning pre-coffee attitude!!<br /><br />You sound like you need a hug today so here you are <br /><br />Remember, breath in and out, put one foot in front of the other and you'll get there in the end. He doesn't give us more than we can handle, whether we realise it or not.<br /><br />xxMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057680436895884946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-41907640766694291482010-09-10T07:16:27.806-04:002010-09-10T07:16:27.806-04:00Sorry it has been tough going...been there done th...Sorry it has been tough going...been there done that...wait, still there and doing that! Hope things get a little easier. And you are so right, thank goodness for those type of friends!Holly Ayteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07490366993207339368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55609567133686355642010-09-10T07:14:50.218-04:002010-09-10T07:14:50.218-04:00Whar awesome friends you have. You are one lucky l...Whar awesome friends you have. You are one lucky lady. :)Jen@Scrapingirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08280261043942452491noreply@blogger.com