tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post662443693931050815..comments2023-10-01T07:51:08.053-07:00Comments on Reflections: RefocusingMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14175288567791117304noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-21534363012333660522007-11-13T13:10:00.000-08:002007-11-13T13:10:00.000-08:00Hope she feels better soon. That camp sounds exci...Hope she feels better soon. That camp sounds exciting.<br>MissieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-14072467681940208552007-11-13T14:15:00.000-08:002007-11-13T14:15:00.000-08:00I think sometimes we feel as if we are not suppose...I think sometimes we feel as if we are not suppose to hurt or allow our sorrow to show. I do know from personal experience burying it deep enough never works. It grows roots that tangle themselves in you until you finally face the fact the little something is now a tree you can't see around. Your human hon, a compassionate, loving woman. Give yourself a break and don't be so hard on you. If you need to be in this place at this time of your life; Allow yourself the grace period to stay there until your ready to accept these emotions for what they are. No one likes the way something like this makes them feel. But rushing themselves beyond what is actually going on to just get past it, never fully resolves it either. <br><br>It's perfectly normal for you to feel and hurt the way you have been. Your not alone , I'm here if you ever need to talk. I wish you could see the amazing woman I see in your words and you. (Hugs) Indigo<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-55410795146225337782007-11-13T15:16:00.000-08:002007-11-13T15:16:00.000-08:00If you are neglecting yourself, then I bet you are...If you are neglecting yourself, then I bet you are neglecting your family. You have to take care of yourself before you can be of any good to anyone else. Sounds like you need to block out some time to do only what you want to do. You need to recharge...only then will you be able to be there for yourself and for your loved ones.<br><br>GregAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-91109667540418825882007-11-13T17:58:00.000-08:002007-11-13T17:58:00.000-08:00I can so relate to how you are feeling about your ...I can so relate to how you are feeling about your Church...I too am having a very hard time with it... I know God loves you no matter where you worship.<br>love ya,<br>carleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-80618014289475179142007-11-13T21:00:00.000-08:002007-11-13T21:00:00.000-08:00Michelle,You must feel like you're in a "...Michelle,<br>You must feel like you're in a "lose/lose" situation. Stay home and do right by Mailee vs. go in and do right by the students. Someone loses somewhere. Right? Well, the truth is that you're the one losing by doing this to yourself. You make fantastic decisions and are one of the most caring people I know. <br>I also have a hunch (not sure though) that maybe seeing the pics of the kids as little girls, it reminded you of a time when you really thought and believed that you would all be one big happy family. Now that dream is shattered. And sadly, even you know that it probably never was that happy family anyway. Now if that isn't worth a good sob, I don't know what is.<br>Even if I'm completely off track, you still deserve to be happy, especially with yourself. You're the best!<br>Love and a REAL tight hug,<br>NanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-37860429263846412142007-11-13T21:36:00.000-08:002007-11-13T21:36:00.000-08:00I know those feelings of "withdrawl" ohh...I know those feelings of "withdrawl" ohhh to well. I am thinking about you and praying for you. Love & Hugs ~ Irene http://journals.aol.com/alwaysireneann/meet-me-at-the-breakfast-tableAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-68424853858672581362007-11-14T05:19:00.000-08:002007-11-14T05:19:00.000-08:00i understand why you felt as you did when you saw ...i understand why you felt as you did when you saw the pics...part of you feels guilty for even feeling disconnected or depressed because it takes you away from worrying or totally being there for the girls....i feel that way all the time....i have worked, as you have, and have missed some mundane and some biggies in my kids lives and the guilt is enough to make me shut totally down. YOU are a wonderful mom and a WONDEROUS person....such a gentle soul/friend. I wish i could talk to you or hug you because i would do anything to make you see what i see....i understand the church thing too. I pray that Mailee feels better and can go camping this weekend.<br>LOVE, lisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-44680428446399629242007-11-14T08:50:00.000-08:002007-11-14T08:50:00.000-08:00I totally understand what you mean about withdrawi...I totally understand what you mean about withdrawing. I neglect my life a lot! It's a fight not to do that for me. Believe me, you are not alone.<br>I also get kind of down looking at old pics of my son when he was small. I think about what I could have done to keep the family together (even though it was impossible and I know that now). It's awful sometimes. <br>I hope you feel better today.<br>Hugs..PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6548109477792481348.post-82866663458555288752007-11-14T19:45:00.000-08:002007-11-14T19:45:00.000-08:00I'm sorry things have been hard for you lately...I'm sorry things have been hard for you lately. I hope that you are able to cope and find the peace that you need. I do the "withdrawing" thing, too. Sometimes that's okay, but mostly it's not -- especially not if it's going to affect your happiness or quality of life.<br>Lori<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com