tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post2347864719092564463..comments2023-09-17T15:44:55.446-04:00Comments on My Wandering Mind: BFF COMBO POSTJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-26190216286355907202012-04-08T22:36:41.412-04:002012-04-08T22:36:41.412-04:00Oh Suzy, I hope you have a better grasp on your si...Oh Suzy, I hope you have a better grasp on your situation than I did. I was flying by the seat of my pants most days and I somehow came out the other side fairly well in tact. I hope the same for you and your kids.<br />It does in fact, take strength and determination and I believe you have that.<br /><br />Lots of love and hugs right back your way! ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-12358676125456665532012-04-08T20:26:41.142-04:002012-04-08T20:26:41.142-04:00Jo, your note on Patience really touched me. I am ...Jo, your note on Patience really touched me. I am a single mom right now and I can just relate to everything you write. I am so thankful that I have now got a job that makes me happy after months of waiting and worrying. Being a single mom takes a lot of courage and strength. So glad it all worked out for you. love and hugs.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-50290775419683183992012-04-08T01:44:37.069-04:002012-04-08T01:44:37.069-04:00It makes me happy that you enjoyed this one. We al...It makes me happy that you enjoyed this one. We all have memory issues with age and busy lives, but I guess we all also think about the possibilities of something far worse than 'forgetfulness'. <br />I don't know that I handled anything well back then. I think I just did what needed done that I was capable of doing. Decision making wasn't my strong point! But I lived with the consequences and tried to take care of business as best I could.<br />Probably could done better. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-70586135282172308632012-04-08T01:07:57.329-04:002012-04-08T01:07:57.329-04:00Wow, I really enjoyed this. I can relate to the m...Wow, I really enjoyed this. I can relate to the memory problems, so frustrating to my kids. I think next time I take a trip, I will go a new route to see what there is to see. Finally, I just don't know how you handled things so well through your rough years. I worked 3 jobs at one time because we had to have the money to survive, and I did lose weight, but never got close to where you had gotten. You are one strong lady. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us.Elainehttp://elaine-bitsofme.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-32884949034594758062012-04-08T00:40:28.459-04:002012-04-08T00:40:28.459-04:00Thank you very much Darlene. It was not a good tim...Thank you very much Darlene. It was not a good time in my life, but it is part of who I am, so...<br />I like to think my head is just too full of things to move all the files around and pull out the memories I wish I could, but can't find them. I know I lived them, so they must be there somewhere! <br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-69833597183377862122012-04-08T00:37:49.286-04:002012-04-08T00:37:49.286-04:00No question that exhaustion and stress removed my ...No question that exhaustion and stress removed my patience! We survived and they forgave me and maybe now even understand me!<br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-12324243467282682902012-04-08T00:08:19.919-04:002012-04-08T00:08:19.919-04:00You are a very strong woman to have gone through a...You are a very strong woman to have gone through all that. You have my respect. I quit eating when I got divorced. I understand the not being able to swallow. I too was skin & bones, but I was able to begin eating again without much problem.<br /><br />As for the memory...I am in big trouble and I know it. I can't remember things like I used to. It bothers me very much, but there doesn't seem to be anything I can do about it. Fortunately, my husband is understanding and is like my external memory. LOL<br /><br />Great how you caught up in one blog! You're a slick cookie. *grinning*Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-73604238932643270042012-04-07T17:27:00.928-04:002012-04-07T17:27:00.928-04:00oh, it's SO so nice to hear other moms ant one...oh, it's SO so nice to hear other moms ant one point or another had no patience.Sandra Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13191775335774130719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-9102606064543870932012-04-07T14:44:59.411-04:002012-04-07T14:44:59.411-04:00Thank you Amy, for the kindness and the understand...Thank you Amy, for the kindness and the understanding. I don't often write about that time in my life because to be honest, it isn't pleasant, except to look at the gain at the end. Was it all worth the price? I don't really know. I only know that it is my history and therefore, it is part of who I am now.<br /><br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-34935869125955491282012-04-07T10:46:27.968-04:002012-04-07T10:46:27.968-04:00Humbled I am to read what you went through and you...Humbled I am to read what you went through and you shared it so beautifully. I agree - you should "book" it. We're the reverse in the traveling. I also like to take different routes and to make stops, but I alwasy do it on the way - once I'mheaded home, there's jsut no stopping me. It's straight line all the way. Your patience and determiniatin during the time you mentin is inspiring (although I am saddened by the not eating). Shows so much how strong the focus was on your children and how wonderful to hear that your relationship with them is all the stronger for it. It's heartening to read about how much you enjoy your life now. You've certainly earned it!Amy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613446967051981724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-5462909156510218432012-04-07T00:58:16.358-04:002012-04-07T00:58:16.358-04:00I agree. It almost seems like someone else lived t...I agree. It almost seems like someone else lived those years and left me the memories. I also got to keep the love and respect of those kids, as well.<br />I was not even really aware that I wasn't eating. I know that sounds stupid, but I never feel hungry. I must be missing a gene. I eat because it's time or something sounds good to me. I never am hungry as other people describe hunger. Not eating was not a big deal to me. I had a bite of this or that when the kids were finished and I felt I had eaten.<br />Thank you for relating and the kindness you always show. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-33948664161068785872012-04-07T00:54:38.758-04:002012-04-07T00:54:38.758-04:00Thank you so much MiMi. It will be a relaxing Sund...Thank you so much MiMi. It will be a relaxing Sunday, I think just my mom, my roomy and me and the furbabies for a basic ham dinner. Not expecting anyone else. I don't care, they're all busy and I am fine with that. <br />I did have a rough few years, but wow, the payoff of great adult kids and a wonderful life now was so worth it all.<br />I've earned nothing really. I did what needed to be done and there was no one else to do it! Pretty simple. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-46812224459397349742012-04-07T00:37:24.095-04:002012-04-07T00:37:24.095-04:00Jo, memory is a tricky thing at best. Even if you ...Jo, memory is a tricky thing at best. Even if you remember vividly how or where something took place, the minute you remove it from that file cabinet in the head, and look at it, you have changed it once again. I wouldn't worry about the (what you didn't say)... just know that sometimes there is no reason to bring it back to the forefront... it was a different life and time.<br /><br />Now to the second part of your post. I have been there done that. It did not take me a year to be able to eat again, but it was a several month process and frankly pretty damned scary. My whole mouth swelled up though, and I didn't even get to the swallowing part, it didn't want to be in my mouth. Crazy... but part of survival at times. We do what we have to and deal with the fall out later... because the options seem minimal at the time. Interesting though, it really does feel like a different lifetime... or someone else's life. <br /><br />Great writes...k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-12140618694386113212012-04-07T00:31:52.011-04:002012-04-07T00:31:52.011-04:00Wow.. Just wow.. You totally hit the nail on the h...Wow.. Just wow.. You totally hit the nail on the head.. I was a single mom for many, many years. No welfare. No child support. 4 kids. Thankfully one good job and a sister who is a saint.. You are so right.. Being single, being a single mom, it ain't for sissies..<br />I could comment forever on this post.. I loved it all and related to every bit of it.. <br />Great post..<br />I hope you have an amazing, relaxing Easter overflowing with love and peace.. YOU'VE EARNED IT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-11248641543195343892012-04-06T23:34:17.344-04:002012-04-06T23:34:17.344-04:00Ya know, I have thought about it. It was a very di...Ya know, I have thought about it. It was a very difficult time and there might be a lesson or two in those years for someone about to jump the road to singledom. It ain't for sissies!<br /><br />Thanks.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-65287187323118778742012-04-06T23:21:38.057-04:002012-04-06T23:21:38.057-04:00Economically induced anorexia! There is a book in...Economically induced anorexia! There is a book in this woman!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00608775428899775165noreply@blogger.com