tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post1152427059800472623..comments2024-03-25T03:13:16.489-04:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Thank you!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-73186279535346890422010-03-09T13:42:41.991-05:002010-03-09T13:42:41.991-05:00Dawn,
I am a working military wife whose husband i...Dawn,<br />I am a working military wife whose husband is on deployment and just recently had to break away from my toxic family, so I'm on my own too!! I have 2 kids and am pregnant with #3 (due the day my husband is due back). The things that I think make it manageable are being REALLY organized, cooking meals the night before, and doing whatever you can the night before so that your Jennifer Simsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-90647412240464753472010-03-08T19:58:07.103-05:002010-03-08T19:58:07.103-05:00Just chiming in here about how those of us “withou...Just chiming in here about how those of us “without faith” cope in difficult situations. I agree with some of the earlier posters about this. My marriage ended in the past year, and I have young children, so I can relate to your situation. I believe there is probably a higher power or creator, but I don’t believe he’s a “micro manager.” I believe he gave us free will, so our destiny is up to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-8728752556042604362010-03-08T15:43:13.481-05:002010-03-08T15:43:13.481-05:00Big Hugs to you and the kids Dawn - Just keep sayi...Big Hugs to you and the kids Dawn - Just keep saying to yourself "God won't give me anything He hasn't already equiped me to handle". Sometimes, I just wish He didn't trust in my ability so much. I am a SAHM to 6 kids and wife to a very busy attorney so I handle the house, kids, animals, and everything that goes along with that by myself. As he says, he is funding, I am Billie Jeanhttp://www.homeschoolblogger.com/sheffronnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57385498679638448302010-03-07T15:49:41.241-05:002010-03-07T15:49:41.241-05:00What a sweetheart Clay is! That was straight from...What a sweetheart Clay is! That was straight from the heart. I agree that having God in your life makes getting through tough times much easier. Losing our daughter was the most horrific thing that I have ever had to endure, and I know that I am able to stand it only with God's help. (By the way, I found the Twinkle Heart bracelet that you tried to help me find a little over a year ago, Sudee in Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-59475886372256182572010-03-07T08:39:50.143-05:002010-03-07T08:39:50.143-05:00My prayers are with you and your family. HugsMy prayers are with you and your family. HugsHeather Ozeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09762102091252417343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-47012349635030061162010-03-06T20:04:08.464-05:002010-03-06T20:04:08.464-05:00Dawn, I am sitting here crying as I read your blog...Dawn, I am sitting here crying as I read your blog. You have described everything that I am feeling after my husband left suddenly before Christmas. The peace is what most people don't understand. It's good to know that someone else "gets it." Thanks for all you laughs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-73714828214733330612010-03-06T13:30:34.468-05:002010-03-06T13:30:34.468-05:00Dawn,
Glad you aren't leaving the blog :) Bu...Dawn, <br /><br />Glad you aren't leaving the blog :) But making sure the kid-ball isn't dropped is way more important and we understand! My husband just got back from his 2nd deployment. I can tell you that sometimes it's a minute-by-minute thing. Day-by-day is too long at times. You just have to keep taking it as it comes, to cherish each special moment that you have (especially Kristy O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02182845510764459645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-34961608066307722162010-03-06T12:40:06.824-05:002010-03-06T12:40:06.824-05:00Hi Dawn,
I appreciate that you put the comments o...Hi Dawn,<br /><br />I appreciate that you put the comments of those who have faith in God and as well as those who have other beliefs. You have always struck me as an eminently fair person, and this is proof of that.<br /><br />By the way, my beliefs are the same as Mamapajama's. And I think that the world functions best when people aren't trying to push their believs on others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-10887247133461280762010-03-06T07:35:42.193-05:002010-03-06T07:35:42.193-05:00Dawn, I really admire your strengh during this dif...Dawn, I really admire your strengh during this difficult time. Although I look forward to reading your blog every day, we all understand that family comes first. I am just thankful that your Pokemon story led me to you. I've been following you for about 4years now. I just wanted to thank you for being a bright spot in my day.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08045005765572555305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-57676100338270646532010-03-06T02:53:17.074-05:002010-03-06T02:53:17.074-05:00Dawn, I admire you so much..what you've done,...Dawn, I admire you so much..what you've done, how you've done it, all your accomplishments...least of all your kids! I always say that my 6 kids are my greatest life achievements...and I did it essentially alone.<br /><br />About the chore thing...I tried (this is years ago) the chore list, the chart, the check marks, the stars ad nauseum. Then I hit upon the "one day-one kid"jodi-mother of sixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-21509379906222471762010-03-06T00:57:23.355-05:002010-03-06T00:57:23.355-05:00Leftovers, what are those? It's pre-cooked fo...Leftovers, what are those? It's pre-cooked food, that's all! Isn't that the same thing sold in the frozen food isle? I love frozen dinner night- saves tons of time, and I spend that extra time w/ the kids on a game or homework.<br />I purposely double recipes now, and freeze half. Chile, beef stroganoff (add sour cream later), spaghetti sauce, desserts we're tired of-preslice Laura Gnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-1319127723604448332010-03-05T22:05:44.351-05:002010-03-05T22:05:44.351-05:00I could not agree with you more regarding that pea...I could not agree with you more regarding that peaceful feeling. I often feel like that when the rest of the world is worrying about "the end of the world". God is in control and nothing is more comforting than that.<br /><br />I wish your family only the very best and will pray for you. Hang in there Dawn!!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529113922589580449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-58558265614032683472010-03-05T21:52:03.576-05:002010-03-05T21:52:03.576-05:00Dawn, keep the faith. I know it must be hard. My...Dawn, keep the faith. I know it must be hard. My advice to you would be to ask for help. Call some other mother who has a child going to confirmation class and ask her to pick up yours, have the friend's parents drive your son to visit. People are all willing to help but most need to be asked. They don't know what you would like for them to do. I know that when I ask for something thediannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219069835657678824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-82036657963449348732010-03-05T21:48:47.654-05:002010-03-05T21:48:47.654-05:00No matter what happens, hold on to your faith. I ...No matter what happens, hold on to your faith. I know you don't need to hear that because your faith is very strong, but I felt the need to say it. God will stand by you always AND He will carry you when you need Him to.<br /><br />Hang in there -- you're a smart, strong woman and I want to be just like you when I grow up! ;o)<br /><br />((hugs))<br />Donna in PA :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-77750083093708217902010-03-05T20:36:41.592-05:002010-03-05T20:36:41.592-05:00You got some strong bootstraps girl! Good for you...You got some strong bootstraps girl! Good for you.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298481808077415073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-8434668642332812272010-03-05T19:28:59.985-05:002010-03-05T19:28:59.985-05:00FAITH indeed ! It can build mountains...and it wil...FAITH indeed ! It can build mountains...and it will ! I don't know how I would have survived the death of my 14 yr old son had it not been for FAITH ! Hang in there....yes, you will be fine!<br /><br />MonaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15673092138631244369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-3751537434213809542010-03-05T18:10:14.215-05:002010-03-05T18:10:14.215-05:00Um, Joe? If you're reading this, you need to ...Um, Joe? If you're reading this, you need to be a dad to your kids. THIS IS NOT THEIR FAULT, and they shouldn't have to pay for it. Go ahead and be hurt and angry, but not to the detriment of your children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72745863936796852992010-03-05T15:24:07.820-05:002010-03-05T15:24:07.820-05:00I sometimes wonder that too. Like how do people g...I sometimes wonder that too. Like how do people get through tough situations without going crazy? Or I look back on my life and wonder how I went through that and came out on the other side all better? I remember those times (you know, those moments where you feel like screaming and crying all at the same time because it's just too much?) and I'm like...I have no idea how I got throughLyudanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66725407571308427022010-03-05T13:49:51.260-05:002010-03-05T13:49:51.260-05:00I can relate to your sense of peace, 6 years ago m...I can relate to your sense of peace, 6 years ago my then husband and I seperated it was like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders. I spent so much time trying to please him I felt as though I was constantly walking on eggshells. It was emotionally exhausting and toward the end of our marriage I was on anti depressants. The day he moved out was the last day I ever took them again. The Yvonnebarbnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18451888925973984642010-03-05T13:45:52.466-05:002010-03-05T13:45:52.466-05:00I consider myself a spiritual Humanist, you can go...I consider myself a spiritual Humanist, you can google it if you don't know what it is. I honestly feel uncomfortable putting all my my problems, hopes, fears and faith in a "God". I guess I'll find out for sure one day when I pass on, but until then, I believe in myself, my family, my friends and the spiritual goodness of most humans. That being said, I also think that Mamapajamanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-4225494365420215242010-03-05T13:26:58.776-05:002010-03-05T13:26:58.776-05:00Hi Dawn yes going through divorce is hard but when...Hi Dawn yes going through divorce is hard but when it's for the best you do find a peace. One thing you can do also along the same lines of freezing leftovers is to pick a day on the weekend and make a few meals ahead of time. Make 2 lasagna's instead of 1 type of thing. I too went with my faith during the divorce and I found my prince charming and this May will be 10 yrs married. Shari Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43531635160477830242010-03-05T13:09:18.396-05:002010-03-05T13:09:18.396-05:00I work at home also, and although I don't have...I work at home also, and although I don't have six kids, I do have a Clay. I love her dearly and wouldn't change her for the world, but I find getting my work done at home works best if I plan out my work so that I am working while she is otherwise occupied (and sometimes I plan to do it while she is sleeping). Sometimes I procrastinate doing my work, and when I end up working when she Juneau Poole Partyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08591925338173971991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-80164424532802552072010-03-05T12:45:26.236-05:002010-03-05T12:45:26.236-05:00I'm behind you 1000% girl! Keep it up! I mig...I'm behind you 1000% girl! Keep it up! I might have to seriously start looking into that faith thing too. I can use all the help I can get! You're in my prayers. JennPurple Quilter Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102651020235200775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-75410805101459899732010-03-05T11:08:15.795-05:002010-03-05T11:08:15.795-05:00I am an atheist and I believe in myself and my fam...I am an atheist and I believe in myself and my family. I never would tell anyone to believe the way I do, and if you need to believe in god to get through that thats what you need. I know everything will work out for you and the kids. People are very adaptable. I love the humor in which you look at the world (and your kids). Good luck!krhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05739480566415852704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20260660319444753072010-03-05T11:04:57.634-05:002010-03-05T11:04:57.634-05:00Glad you aren't dropping the blog! I enjoy all...Glad you aren't dropping the blog! I enjoy all your little stories and rants and such:)) I'm glad you have the faith to get through all that you do. Can't wait to see the new book.MaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.com