tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post7611492193229280384..comments2023-09-17T15:44:55.446-04:00Comments on My Wandering Mind: Do OversJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-15998068779763560542012-02-19T20:21:24.722-05:002012-02-19T20:21:24.722-05:00Yep...it's all about making it count now. Hope...Yep...it's all about making it count now. Hope you're feeling a little better. Thanks for stopping by!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-65639314350572155662012-02-19T17:36:02.262-05:002012-02-19T17:36:02.262-05:00Very nice, Jo! Your idea about do overs is exactly...Very nice, Jo! Your idea about do overs is exactly what my "new years resolutions" are all about. I know its already February, but I feel like I'm finally getting on that track of living every minute to its fullest. Nice post! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-30556408347863201482012-02-18T21:07:57.658-05:002012-02-18T21:07:57.658-05:00If that kind of do-over could be done, I would hav...If that kind of do-over could be done, I would have such a list! Not to say the unsaid, just to be with that person again. People are just not replaceable with other people. I have so many wonderful people in my life now, but those who have gone ahead of me, each of them is so missed every single day.<br /><br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-56538190544647297952012-02-18T21:06:18.728-05:002012-02-18T21:06:18.728-05:00Totally correct! lol I am loving this Grand pare...Totally correct! lol I am loving this Grand parenting thing. Our oldest is 23 and our youngest is 3 months. What a grand do-over!<br /><br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-39452309485328440892012-02-18T09:11:13.506-05:002012-02-18T09:11:13.506-05:00Agreed - if I could have a do-over, it would be mo...Agreed - if I could have a do-over, it would be more time with someone who left this world too soon. :DCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04835288423134328119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-39577652612027228762012-02-18T08:07:56.694-05:002012-02-18T08:07:56.694-05:00Great post! I agree we should all slow down and th...Great post! I agree we should all slow down and think about the choices we make, the direction we're headed in. Glad you are getting the most wonderful of do-overs... GRANDCHILDREN!!! ;)Jenn and Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207173478938274488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-6438947098489976502012-02-17T23:19:04.758-05:002012-02-17T23:19:04.758-05:00Yep we agree about all of that. Thank you and just...Yep we agree about all of that. Thank you and just for the record, I'm missing hanging with you on line, but I understand. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-54932900998370421692012-02-17T22:44:46.056-05:002012-02-17T22:44:46.056-05:00I had such a wonderful time raising my kids, and t...I had such a wonderful time raising my kids, and the grands are frosting on the cake. It is nice being able to love them and have fun with them like I did their parents, without being the one responsible for them. Nice gig, if you can get it. ;O)<br /><br />Oh, and there are a few lunches I'd like to have, too. Nicely done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-43039936249281577092012-02-16T22:40:24.605-05:002012-02-16T22:40:24.605-05:00No Kenya, that's not funny! It's the mothe...No Kenya, that's not funny! It's the mother's curse, "I hope you have a child just like you one day!" And they each did! :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping and commenting. I'll see what I can do about Monday's Marketing, it looks great. Thanks for including me.<br /><br />♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-23103769675519958042012-02-16T20:11:33.225-05:002012-02-16T20:11:33.225-05:00Very nice post Jo. Nice perspective. And funny tha...Very nice post Jo. Nice perspective. And funny that you would enjoy the very trait about your grandson that may have challenged you once upon a time.Kenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-83267128864953743352012-02-16T11:14:27.485-05:002012-02-16T11:14:27.485-05:00Ya know, I don't think I really planned ever t...Ya know, I don't think I really planned ever to slow down. I think I used to like going full steam ahead every day, but then just taking a total day off here and there and just crashing. Now I find a little everyday works so much better for my mental health and some days absolutely NOTHING. By nothing I mean writing, watching TV, reading or sitting outside just enjoying my time. Those are good days, but I don't want to do that everyday.<br />The schedule thing? Yeah, I don't really have that anymore, but when Roomy is coming home from work to dinner, I do try to have it ready before 6. He's a hungry boy after work. :) <br />Thanks for stopping and saying 'hey'...♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-8835013992024412452012-02-16T06:06:48.485-05:002012-02-16T06:06:48.485-05:00The older I get the more I am trying to slow down....The older I get the more I am trying to slow down. I have acres of time with the kids grown (if not all flown) and yet I still clock-watch. Does it really matter if dinner isn't at 6 on the dot? No, of course not, it's just habit. So it's time to 'do-over' the way I think about leading my life. Like you, I wouldn't change it, but I might go back and edit, like you do it... just a few small things that can make all the difference :o)Mojo Writinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457472397010589516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-30139433270070126382012-02-15T22:10:33.997-05:002012-02-15T22:10:33.997-05:00I wasn't at my dad's side either, he waite...I wasn't at my dad's side either, he waited until he was alone in his room to go. I wonder if we don't get to decide that. <br />Thank you for stopping by and letting me know you were here. :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-15537788195343673002012-02-15T21:11:18.351-05:002012-02-15T21:11:18.351-05:00The only thing I really,really wish I could do ove...The only thing I really,really wish I could do over would be to be with my father at the very end of his life. I wasn't able to be there when he died (though I was with him all through his bout with cancer) and I'll always regret that. Now I try to be as present as possible with my older family members.Sharon Greenthalhttp://www.emptyhousefullmind.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-27747337682139351712012-02-15T11:19:56.027-05:002012-02-15T11:19:56.027-05:00Thank you Jenn. He died on Feb. 13, 2008. My grand...Thank you Jenn. He died on Feb. 13, 2008. My grandson was born Feb. 12, 2008 in the hospital right next door to the one where my friend was dying. I visited both of them of the 12th. I met my new grandson and I said good-bye to my friend. The circle of life.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-5893136552856621042012-02-15T11:17:41.262-05:002012-02-15T11:17:41.262-05:00I imagine we all have someone who has gone ahead t...I imagine we all have someone who has gone ahead that we just miss so much one more hour, day with them would be a deep desire. Spending every possible moment with those we care about does save regret.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-53882941009621112532012-02-15T05:08:54.076-05:002012-02-15T05:08:54.076-05:00This is a great post on do-overs because life just...This is a great post on do-overs because life just really doesn't allow us to go back and do them over--but that doesn't mean we can't try something a second time and try to get it right. We just learn from what we have done--and improve upon it. So sorry to hear you lost a good friend Jo-- there are a few people I'd like to go back and have a long conversation with for sure! Cheers, JennJennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07559573562599754752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-40054539140213338692012-02-14T21:20:56.554-05:002012-02-14T21:20:56.554-05:00Such wisdom. Thanks Jo. The one do over you wished...Such wisdom. Thanks Jo. The one do over you wished for brought a tear to my eye and made me think of certain people I need to call....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02968775323161746642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-84521308610387795672012-02-13T23:19:00.767-05:002012-02-13T23:19:00.767-05:00Yep_no changes, just doing it over. Like aging, i...Yep_no changes, just doing it over. Like aging, it can be a brand new experience each time! LOL Thanks for stopping by Amy. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-89781832376067635072012-02-13T22:04:21.702-05:002012-02-13T22:04:21.702-05:00I love how you look at it as re-experiencing, not ...I love how you look at it as re-experiencing, not necessarily re-doing. Great outlook...Amy Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10613446967051981724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-15951330444255166392012-02-13T20:23:44.523-05:002012-02-13T20:23:44.523-05:00Thanks k~I couldn't agree more. Once is usuall...Thanks k~I couldn't agree more. Once is usually enough. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-46122243355803342412012-02-13T18:31:29.148-05:002012-02-13T18:31:29.148-05:00Words of wisdom Jo. There really are no do-overs i...Words of wisdom Jo. There really are no do-overs in life. (Unless you are Dr. Who of course, and have access to a time transporter) Seriously, I wouldn't change a thing either. I like who I am, and the path that brought me here was full of tiring moments! (grinZ) Why on earth would I want to repeat it, without some kind of assurance that the outcome had a benefit I am not aware of. Nice post!k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-13176043390266931422012-02-13T18:16:41.148-05:002012-02-13T18:16:41.148-05:00You are so right Jo. Re-experience - that warms my...You are so right Jo. Re-experience - that warms my heart. thanks.Suzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337531041006701719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-71425928995493999252012-02-13T17:29:26.950-05:002012-02-13T17:29:26.950-05:00Do-over can mean just re-experience. Not change, j...Do-over can mean just re-experience. Not change, just live again. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8032376069218624542.post-81674717981380813342012-02-13T17:28:38.073-05:002012-02-13T17:28:38.073-05:00The loss is something we have to accept, but the m...The loss is something we have to accept, but the missing just goes on and on. If I had that one more lunch or one more talk, I'm sure I'd beg for one more. ♥Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.com