tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post8649129148080550818..comments2023-11-03T07:58:34.904-07:00Comments on A word or two, about a word: L: Life-changing LoveAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-84901122081346635462013-04-16T13:10:41.836-07:002013-04-16T13:10:41.836-07:00It is amazing that these estrangements happen. It...It is amazing that these estrangements happen. It boggles my mind, but if they're taken as one of life's lessons, they're easier to swallow. I hope your father and brother are on speaking terms now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-77911557324983400422013-04-15T23:55:17.502-07:002013-04-15T23:55:17.502-07:00You're right Jessica, the love one has for one...You're right Jessica, the love one has for one's children is so powerful - I would lay my life down for them. But I am sorry to hear about he estrangement between you and your mother. My father and brother did not speak for many years - it was the saddest thing. Eventually they did - but is amazing that these estrangements happen ..Susan Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12041548718544123557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-78261692630406662242013-04-15T13:38:27.917-07:002013-04-15T13:38:27.917-07:00Thanks. :) No one ever knows what the future hold...Thanks. :) No one ever knows what the future holds. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-2801550684882681902013-04-15T13:37:41.288-07:002013-04-15T13:37:41.288-07:00Thank you. It hurts at first of course, but I'...Thank you. It hurts at first of course, but I've grown to learn that just because someone is a family member, doesn't mean they won't hurt you. It also doesn't mean it's okay to let them hurt you, just because they're family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-52035967521579589142013-04-15T13:36:32.604-07:002013-04-15T13:36:32.604-07:00That's very smart that you and your Hubby are ...That's very smart that you and your Hubby are enjoying you time for a while, because once kids come, there seems to be no such thing. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-61887015633444875232013-04-15T13:35:39.259-07:002013-04-15T13:35:39.259-07:00Children definitely show us the true meaning of lo...Children definitely show us the true meaning of love and life. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-89358399962359305332013-04-15T13:35:11.846-07:002013-04-15T13:35:11.846-07:00Loving kids is one thing, they're easy to love...Loving kids is one thing, they're easy to love. But loving your own kids, is a whole other dimension of love. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-48265096711621584192013-04-15T13:34:31.756-07:002013-04-15T13:34:31.756-07:00I know I'm not alone when it comes to having i...I know I'm not alone when it comes to having issues with family members :) I hope your husband is okay with everything that's gone on. Surprisingly, although of course it bothers me, I can honestly say I'm not affected by it any more. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-77963874124411369582013-04-15T07:04:46.035-07:002013-04-15T07:04:46.035-07:00I agree that the love you have for your children i...I agree that the love you have for your children is unconditional and all-consuming, at least that has been my experience. I am very sorry however to hear about your mother. Maybe in time things will change. <br /><br />A-Z participant blogging from <a href="http://elisefallson.blogspot.fr/" rel="nofollow">Elise Fallson</a><br /><br />Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-51792959745109672472013-04-15T06:54:04.371-07:002013-04-15T06:54:04.371-07:00I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I can'...I'm sorry to hear about your mother. I can't imagine how hurt I'd be if it happened to me.Jennifer Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14285381115807201869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-3572595543368466882013-04-15T06:23:27.292-07:002013-04-15T06:23:27.292-07:00Hello, Jessica! I don't have children (hubby a...Hello, Jessica! I don't have children (hubby and I are enjoying it just being the two of us for a long time yet!) but what you've written is what I hear parents say all the time. I think it goes both ways. Children love their parents no matter what. No one can replace your mom and dad, or whoever raised you!<br /><br />Happy A to Z-ing! from <a href="http://lauramarcella.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Laura Marcella @ Wavy Lines</a><br />Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-51852553700220955692013-04-15T00:43:23.887-07:002013-04-15T00:43:23.887-07:00I agree that you don't really know and underst...I agree that you don't really know and understand true unconditional love until you have children.DA Cairnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891944631357476250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-43317628437249477492013-04-14T20:34:44.203-07:002013-04-14T20:34:44.203-07:00Completely... My friend just had a baby and now s...Completely... My friend just had a baby and now she understands what I meant when I used to tell her that I cannot describe my love for my kids. She will not understand until she has one.<br /><br />Hugs!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flyingplatypi.com/" rel="nofollow">Valerie Nunez and the Flying Platypi</a>Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15463173488099670688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-43219372554455962922013-04-14T19:42:08.661-07:002013-04-14T19:42:08.661-07:00My husband lived thru a similar circumstance with ...My husband lived thru a similar circumstance with his mother and adopted Dad.It's just important to keep positive about yourself and I can see by your loving attitude towards your children you're doing just that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10204165708189660644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-87618265944034004422013-04-14T17:29:45.147-07:002013-04-14T17:29:45.147-07:00Thanks for the follow. :)Thanks for the follow. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-71627057805374965052013-04-14T17:29:26.703-07:002013-04-14T17:29:26.703-07:00Thanks :) Over the last few years I've really...Thanks :) Over the last few years I've really grown to know who she is, and I'm happy to take those lessons when it comes to raising my kids. I know that them to know without question that they are loved and that no matter what, I would never turn my back on them. Just one of life's lessons. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-73150171833884196522013-04-14T17:27:42.571-07:002013-04-14T17:27:42.571-07:00Thank you for your kind words. That's definit...Thank you for your kind words. That's definitely a good way of looking at adoption, and I think that is the case for a lot of people, they just want their baby to have a better life. It would definitely be tough to give up your child, you're right, it requires very strong love to be able to do so.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-58205236682937012422013-04-14T17:17:01.463-07:002013-04-14T17:17:01.463-07:00Thanks. :) But, with two years having already bre...Thanks. :) But, with two years having already breezed by, I've definitely gotten used to my life as is, and have learned to accept that people just aren't who you think they are sometimes, even family members.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300464291611313103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-27183902594799857212013-04-14T15:32:04.628-07:002013-04-14T15:32:04.628-07:00So very true! New follower here. I'm stopping ...So very true! New follower here. I'm stopping by from the "A to Z" challenge and I look forward to visiting again.<br /> <br />Sylvia<br />http://www.writinginwonderland.blogspot.com/<br />Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-17935013867126903612013-04-14T11:15:56.165-07:002013-04-14T11:15:56.165-07:00sorry about your mothersorry about your motherbaygirl32https://www.blogger.com/profile/01355816922022246751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-58995152222078443732013-04-14T07:34:42.726-07:002013-04-14T07:34:42.726-07:00Love really is strange with how it works isn't...Love really is strange with how it works isn't it? I'm so sorry your mom chose to leave your life, but I do think deep down there is still something good that she feels for you. Somehow she's just forgotten.<br /><br />My hubby was adopted when he was 3 days old. He doesn't know much about his mom, but he always says he is so grateful to her for loving him enough to give him a better chance at life than she could provide. He knows she was 16. By letting her baby go, she gave both of them a chance at a better life. I think that's some of the strongest love possible. Charity Bradfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01960821077619680661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-370625374094708767.post-4787225098808664022013-04-13T16:50:26.914-07:002013-04-13T16:50:26.914-07:00I'm so sorry about your mother.I'm so sorry about your mother. Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.com