Guestbook

Thank you for visiting my guest book! This was added on Saturday, August 11, 2007. I’d love to hear from you! Who are you? Where are you from? And How did you get here? Do you have a story of your own? I’d love to hear it.

Welcome!
Teresa
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39 responses to “Guestbook”

11 08 2007
Eric Bell (22:32:28) :

Checking In - Hope your doing ok, Love you. e

13 08 2007
Nalana (11:09:47) :

Hey girlfriend!

Hope all that time with those “bad taters” didn’t give you this monster! LOL!

I love ya and I am here to support you however I can from this far away. I hope you keep writing.

Hugs from the land of granola & Micky Mouse!

N

17 08 2007
Leenie (19:44:30) :

Hello, Sweet Sister ~

I’ve been imagining your homecoming all day today, thinking happy thoughts about how great it will be for you to get back to your family and to your green little oasis on the river. I even imagined you all walking down to the dock together to watch the salmon and seals play (well, the seals will be playing; the salmon — not so much).

Just know I’m thinking about you, T, and sending you every good thought and prayer I have in me.

Sleep Well, My Friend….

Warm Hugs,

Leenie

24 08 2007
Margi (15:30:49) :

Hi, Teresa:

I (QuickStorm) wanted to wish the best of luck to you and to let you know that your friends over at LDW are pulling and praying for you.

Ahhh, we miss you in the forums. Hurry up and come back to enjoy the fun. Arthur has been called evil alot lately. :)

Love,

Margi aka QuickStorm

25 08 2007
Denny (19:01:21) :

T –

You’ve found your calling. You always knew you could write with passion and clarity. Now, telling your tale, you are in the power seat. It’s hard to read some of this, because we know and love you, but you are inspiring.

Hey, see you tomorrow.

D

26 08 2007
Anita "Mama SissyPoo" (08:12:01) :

hmmmm…… where to start. I have been on the road for a few weeks, so completing the entire blog has been a challenge for me. The least of which is the cyber challenge. WIFI is wonderful, but often not strong enought to keep you connected long enough to read….. go blow your nose……read….. sniffle…..read….. (you get my drift) That leads to the MOST challenge.
My poor little T POT. You are breaking my heart. I would just give anything in this world if you did not have to be going through this. I would, without any hesitation, take your place, if I could.
But I am quite sure, I could not be half as brave, or insightful, or faithful, or grateful as you are being. I am asking myself……. “when did she grow up?? When did she turn into this wonderful woman, with an insatiable lust for life and all that it can offer her???”
I believe as you do that there is a purpose for everything that happens to us in our life. Some things are obvious, like your friend on the beach, but some things may take years to come to light. You are dealing with your pain, because you have learned how to. You are dealing with diversity, because you have learned how to. You are dealing with the postponement to Texas, because you have learned how to. And mostly, you are dealing with your cancermonster by handing it to the Lord, because you have learned how to. I am so, so, so proud of you. And I know you will be OK.
I absolutely know…….. you are going to be OK.
I know something else too. I think you have answered your struggling “call” for writing. You have been trying to spike it for so many years, but not with any conviction or drive. Maybe, you didn’t have a real good reason to show us what you could do. You have a “God Blessed, self
inflicting, literary talent”. Finish your book……. You are good. You are real good.
You have always had such a special place in my heart. I hope you know exactly what you mean to me. I try hard to let you know. I do not want there to be any doubt about it. I love you with all my heart. We are going to be OK. ~

27 08 2007
Lou North (07:15:05) :

Hi Teresa — I’m one of the 25 year survivors, so I have been through some of what you are going thru — not all, as we all are different. I have heard about you from your sis Anita — we are friends from her FL home at Cypress Woods (at least the last I heard they were gonna live there, but you know Anita better than I do). I just want to let you know that many folks who don’t know you personally are pulling for you and are here to tell you that the “ole debbil” is beatable, and you’re one of the kids who can do it. Will check your blog frequently — the part with the RV and the kids rings true — been there and done that. Keep the faith and know that there are lots of us in your corner. Lou (and Bob, who went through it with me)

31 08 2007
Aunt Shirley Hogan (03:06:19) :

Hey gal, the battle is half won when you smile and look down at your kids, and hug your husband dearly, for they are your reason for the fight. Your battle is won totally when your mind controls the demons in your head, for the enemy is at bay, and you have the staff of Jesus in your hand and the shield of God to do your battle for you. Through them come the prayers and concerns of family and friends who strengthen the force against satan and his warriers who give you those bad thoughts that plague you. Let only Peace and Calm be your fortitude within your mind . When pain and discomfort becomes more than you can tollerate, take the meds from the medical men and women , and sleep this time away when you can, so you can be strong enough for the fighting. Know today in your heart that this too will pass and that you will be okay tomorrow. There are so many more good tomorrows than the awful ones of today, and not every minute of today is in battle, only sometimes. I can only tell you that it is worth the fight and before you know it, you will finally feel better inch by inch, moment by moment, until you think to yourself, Gee I dont feel so bad today. With all my Love Aunt Shirley

31 08 2007
Aunt Shirley Hogan (03:13:20) :

Oh I didnt say this enough in my last writing . I LOVE YOU DEARLY, AND CARE ABOUT YOU SO VERY MUCH. CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU IN TEXAS, AND HOLD AND HUG YOU CLOSE TO ME, AUNTIE SHIRLEY

1 09 2007
Wendy (12:37:51) :

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Wendy

10 09 2007
bajantara (17:59:05) :

Just wanted to add my best wishes to Quickstorm and all the others at LDW for a successful fight. We miss you in the Village

11 09 2007
Kelli (Your Daughter) (10:44:38) :

Hey Mom,

Just wanted to stop by and say I love you. I wish I could be there more for you and the family.. But I know that you know how much I care about you all. Sometimes it’s really hard to read what you write, but I’m glad I do. You are a strong woman, and our relationship has changed so much in the past 6 months. We finally have that friendship that you always said you wanted. And to let you in on a secret, I wanted it too. I love you Mom and just know I’m always a phone call away.

Love,
Your eldest.

12 09 2007
Greg (07:46:01) :

Hi there Sis,
I read your last blog about taking the kids to school. My son, Eric, still gives me a hug when I see him, and he’s 34 now. That means a lot to me, and I’m his step-dad. Dan and I never got that from our Dad but we knew he loved us. He just didn’t know how to show it. I think that’s why we are able to show it, because we know that we wanted it, when we were young. I taught Dan everything he knows, except any bad habits he might have. He must have got those from Denny. We’re praying and thinking about you all. One day at a time. Our phone works 24/7. Be filled with His peace.
Love ya, Greg

12 09 2007
Denny (20:14:49) :

Hey, I didn’t teach Dan to pick his nose. Everything else, prob’ly. And look how great he turned out anyway.

Love,
Denny

Bring yer appetite tomorrow, T. (and keep it . . . ?

;- ]

12 09 2007
teresa (20:57:41) :

This is for Greg and Denny:

Ok Boys! Let’s not fight! lol
Besides, I am responsible for everything Dan knows! He forgot everything when he married me - twice! He forgot how to cook for himself or how to clean up after himself. He forgot where he put anything he ever put anywhere. I had a clean slate to work with. Well, OK maybe the bad stuff was Denny’s fault. But the rest was me, all me! I raised him from the tender age of 27. It was hard work and I’m taking all the (good) credit for it!

Just had to jump in there!
lol
Love you Both!
T

15 09 2007
Rebecca (11:48:35) :

This was posted on August 11th, 2007, as a comment to Day 57 -teresa

It seems it would take an amazing amount of strength to get out of bed each day. Yet you are a mother, and you must. I understand this but still find it unbelievable that you are able to do so. I’ve had many days with my daughter where hiding under the covers together seems the only option left. The only way to let her be a baby and avoid all of the doctors and specialists and therapists. So I can’t even begin to imagine the pain you are experiencing. You are a courageous woman, and I will be thinking of you and your babies. And your tomorrow when your life with them will be monster-free. Best Wishes — Rebecca, Judy’s Daughter

REPLY By teresa:
Thank you Rebecca. Your kind words me the world to me. You are a mother too. Mother’s have an unending drive to protect their babies. I get out of bed for the same reason that you do - both for and because of my kids. They need me. Just like Emily needs you. We all need each other.

Love and Prayers

Teresa

Rebecca is my husband’s niece and is raising a beautiful little girl with a different kind of Monster. Read Emily’s story at http://emilyrouse.blogspot.com/

15 09 2007
Greg (11:52:11) :

This was posted on August 22, 2007, as a comment on Day 67. - teresa

Hi Sweety,
Just checking on you. We have been praying every night for you and your family. We’re here if you need an ear to bend or encouragement.Love ya, Greg

15 09 2007
ColoradoMom (11:54:07) :

This was posted by my Mother-In-Law on August 24, 2007, as a comment on Day 69. - teresa

Hey love!
I just want you to know I, and anyone I tell your story to, are praying for you. I read your blog daily during my lunch hour at work. Some days I cry, but they’re tears of love and heartfelt concern. You are quite a woman! I have gotten more insight into just how strong you are through you writings. Your faith really impresses me! When I say ‘keep the faith” I really mean it. Take care of yourself and drive carefully when you traverse back to the family.

Love,
MOM

15 09 2007
Beth Slatky (11:59:20) :

This was posted on August 27, 2007 as a comment on the Gallery. -teresa

Teresa, God bless you and your family. I wish we could have had our lives spent growing up with one another. Some strangers are closer than ever. I envy you, and will be here on your sight through all of this with you. Beth

15 09 2007
Vickie Wise (12:01:20) :

This was posted on Sept. 1, 2007, as a comment on Day 76. -teresa

Hi Tereasa, Its been a long time, your Moms wedding, since I have seen you!
You have a blog that is worthy of a hard back cover and I pray for you that the end of the blog is nothing but happiness and joy. Then please start another blog of just where you and the family are going and what you all are doing, as you are a wonderful penman. In one short blog you made me cry, laugh, oooo and awwww. LOL.
I will pray for your health and ho;pe that you can keep your spirits up, as I think this is half of the battle. You have a lot to live for with those beautiful children…….so “hang in there” and mayve I will see you in a campground sometime!!!

Vickie Wise

15 09 2007
Lou North (12:03:33) :

This was posted on September 3, 2007, as a comment on Day 78. -teresa

Teresa, I have now read all of your blog entries, and feel as though I know you personally. I have laughed and cried, as you have done. I think your style of writing is wonderful and I hope you don’t censor yourself — your writing must be a great oulet for you. I know you don’t want to bother Dan and your children with everything, but I am so grateful that you have them there for you. I was a younger mother, with 2 little boys (Bob and my own) and two teenagers (Bob’s) during my surgery and chemo. The cancer did grow us closer together — you and I are lucky, the monster has broken up a lot of couples.
Hope you have had a glorious Labor Day — prayers and admiration, Lou

15 09 2007
Lisa Slatky (12:06:24) :

This was posted on September14, 2007, as a comment on Day 90. -teresa

Hey Teresa,
Just wanted to tell you how awesome I think your attitude and outlook on this horrible monster is. I read your blog every morning at work first thing, and I must tell you it either makes me laugh or cry or just sit in amazement at your incredible attitude towards all this. I tell you I know I could not be as strong as you, and Dan and the kids are being so wonderful also. I guess you never know what you would do till it jumps up and bites you in the a–!! No pun intended. I pray for you every day and will keep in touch. Continue your fantastic writing skills and be strong woman!!
We all Love you,
Lisa, Joe, David, Dakota, Makenna, Dalton and Joey :)

16 09 2007
Anita (11:19:09) :

This was posted on September 15, 2007, as a comment on Day 9. -teresa

Well kiddo~ you did it!!! Phase One = completed. When you started that first day, 5 weeks seemed like such a long time. It seemed to me to go fast, however I wasn’t the one getting her ARSE fried, and separated from her family. But you made it through, and now you can get ready for the next phase. I am so proud of you honey. Your positive attitude (even the faked days) will keep you afloat, and get you through the surgery and physical therapy. Soon you will be looking back on all of this. Older, wiser, and trying to adjust to a different Teresa. Sad, but true, your life will be different than last year. But, once again, I know you will be OK.
I am ALWAYS here for you, in any way that you need. I love you Sis, ~A

16 09 2007
PJ (18:57:52) :

This was posted on September 16th, 2007, as a comment on Day 91. -teresa

Hi Teresa, it’s your other sissypoo! I am so glad they are not lighting a match to your tush any more! Ghezzz. I am back online after being disabled from the internet for the last three days. Three days behind… ops I guess I shouldn’t use that word to describe, uh? Heehee. You are going to get butt jokes from here on out! Speaking of which I am planning and hope to get my plane ticket in time to be there for your surgery. Just another thing I am working on. That is why I hate to get behind. It gets to the place that I hate it when I finally need to go to bed, because it turns into a stop before you drop event. After reading your last post I got a thought about that video I made that is still on the little DV tape, but my camera no longer works to send it to you. I video taped me singing happy birthday to you on your birthday. Remember I told you that I didn’t think that I could ever send it to you because I was afraid that it would end up in a forward this to all your friends email address for the funniest videos. I can’t wait till you do get to see it though. You will understand what I”m talking about then. I will bring it when I come.
How it made me think about that was thinking that you are way too much younger then I to be going through this! Dangit Anyhow! I need to get busy on making a page from my store, items that will help raise money for you guys. I love you! Give everyone kisses and hugs from their Aunt Pam and I will get back soon. Love ~PJ

17 09 2007
Georgana Rogers (15:21:54) :

Hi Teresa, I am a friend of Anita’s from Cypress Woods. She sent me your blog site and I have been sitting here for 2 hrs. reading it. I still have a ways to go since I got started late. At any rate I think you should contact a publisher and see about making a book with all you entries. This might get you a little extra money. I read a book of e-mails once about a lady that was in the World Trade Building when the terrorist struck. Her husband e-mailed friends everyday about her progress and set-back (she was severely burned) and had those e-mails made into a book. Teresa, you have been blessed with a talent for writing. I already feel I know you and you will certainly be in my prayers. I have only got to Aug. 2 and I am praying things have turned around for you. I guess I will have to find out tomorrow night. Keep strong and keep the faith, God loves you!!!!!!

27 09 2007
Stephanie (14:23:47) :

i just wanted you to know that my prayers are with you . I pray for you every day

1 10 2007
Lou North (19:03:04) :

Posted on September 30th, as a comment on Day 105 –teresa

Okay, kiddo — it’s time for you to best the monster — I have laughed with you and cried with you — I’m ready for the celebration party — we’ll have Anita bring the champagne. I’m all ready, the motorhome is packed — just let us know the time and the place, we (Bob) and I are with you, and praying like crazy. Dr. House, do your thing. Lou (and Bob, who just read your Blog tonight)

1 10 2007
Georgana Rogers (19:04:41) :

Posted on Oct., 1st, 2007, as a comment on Day 105 - teresa

Teresa we are all with you, just remember that lone tree just might be a reminder that someone higher is in control and that he has you in his loving hands. We will be thinking and praying for you over the next few weeks. I’m thinking good thoughts for you.

2 10 2007
Darlene Ramsey (06:19:57) :

Teresa,
I am your step sister-in-law. Your Mom (my step mother-in-law) sent me your web site and I started reading your blog last week. I just wanted you to know there is another branch of the family tree (well, actually a twig and a rather sappy one at that) who is pulling for you. I will keep you and your family in my prayers and hope to be included in the celebration. I have met Joe and Anita and hopefully they did not relay too many bad things about us. We are all here for you.

2 10 2007
Greg (13:17:30) :

Hello my Sister,
I’m glad I called you. I can still hear the peace that God has given you in your voice. He and we are your strength. Mostly Him. I am so proud of my brother for the man has has become, and you have helped him to be that man. I wish that Lori and I could be there, physically, for you but we aren’t able to. Know that all things work together for those who know our Lord and are called according to HIS purpose. (Rom 8:28) He has got me though some rough times and He’ll be there for you.
Lovin on both of you and your kids,
Greg

3 10 2007
PJ (09:40:53) :

Hi, for those of you who don’t recognize me as PJ. I am Pam Moore, Teresa’s sister from Fort Myers Fl. I just wanted to make a short announcement for those of you who will be coming to this site who are friends or other family members who may not know Teresa and Dan personally but are close to someone in our family and was told about Teresa’s site and was given this link to offer your prayers for her. I First want to say how much we all appreciate you for coming and God Bless for all your prayers and support.

Secondly, there are two ways that you can post your prayers in here. One way is here in the Guest book; The other place you could post your prayers would be on the discussion board, which we have set up a prayer line for doing that there. However, in order to post a prayer on the discussion section would require you to join the site by filling out a brief form with your email address and you can give as little or as much info. on the form as you wish, it will still sign you up. It will take a few minutes longer to do, but once you have done that you can return to this site and sign in to continue to post prayers and discussions without having the post be delayed.

If I am correct they are monitoring the posts in the Guest book section, so the first time posting on this page would be slightly delayed until Teresa or Dan could review the post and then submitted it, but you wouldn’t need to fill out any form or join the group. If I am mistaken about this I am sure that Teresa will update this post about that.

I was just thinking that during the time Teresa is having her operation and recovery it might be a blessing for them not to have to worry so much about checking continuously to make sure first posts get submitted, But if you would join the group you could post your prayers in the discussion section and they wouldn’t have to monitor it, it gets submitted instantly.

Although if you have problems doing that don’t worry about it and go ahead and post your prayers here! You won’t have a form to fill out and we really would like to know that you were here and offered Teresa a note of support! That is the most important thing, we just want your prayers and if it does take a little longer to appear here please have patience and understand if it does take a little while to show. Again, Thank you so very much for coming! We love you all! ~Pam

4 10 2007
Anita (12:37:01) :

Posted on Oct 4th, 2007, as a comment on Day 110 -teresa

Oh My sweet little sister… I love you. It will be ok. We will make it ok.
It is sooooo breezy, even sitting here in my office. I feel those angels just
“swooooshing” by. Jean sent them. Thanks Jean.

8 11 2007
Anita (20:31:26) :

Posted by Anita on Nov 8, as a comment on Day 146— teresa

OK Guys… Although things have been going a wee bit on the “ruff” side, we must all stay focused and as positive as we possibly can. Treese… I will post my trip from Alaska last year, to show people that RV’ing really can be as bad as you are telling people it can be. And… we had one of the most expensive Fifth Wheels money can buy ~unlike Clyde, the beast of bolts. The wheel STILL fell off in the YUKON. We still clipped a bridge in downtown Chicago at 1am and tore our roof right off. yada yada yada.

The only difference was, our trip was not a matter of life and death.

Look at it this way~ you are no longer in Oregon, and ~ you are only 1408 miles from Ft Myers Florida. According to the Rand McNalley chart, you can be here in 22 hours and 14 minutes. THATS REALLY CLOSE!!!
Keep on pluggin along guys. You are almost here.

Dan, God love you. You are my hero. Hang in there Bro., You can do it, I know you can. Please bring my little sister to me, and I will help you.

But I won’t be doing that alone. You guys have family, and friends that are flying so high with the angels, that we had to start making a list so that we didn’t repeat things. You have friends of friends of friends with sisters of friends and daughters and sons of friends who works with….. you get my drift. The angel network is making me speechless. I will NEVER, EVER let anyone say that people do not care about each other in this world again.
Hour after hour, a new gift is offered in your name for whatever people feel that might help you the most. Money, a child’s pair of new Rebok’s, casseroles being frozen in freezers for you, furniture, dishes, silverware (all this because there is a landlord friend that is probably going to help you get into a home rental, waiving the first few months rent till you get on your feet), a friends daughter is selling you a mini van for half of what she had intended to sell it for… and let you make payments to her~ My husband Dick and my friend Jim is leaving in the morning for Indiana to pick it up and bring it back, thanks to a local trailer company loaning a car hauler trailer, just this evening dear friends of mine offered to help to drive to where you will be if you have to fly in, to help Dan with the kids or to help them get here safely with their motorhome, sister Pam has items on Ebay with proceeds going to you, your sister in law Lisa secured Dan a job VIA her boss and her co workers are donating things and money, Aunts and Uncles and cousins and mothers and fathers, and neices and nephews sending checks, and on and on and on and on.

You are special people. You have helped so many people in your lifetime, and I think this is one of those times to say ” what goes around comes around”. If it all sounds overwhelming, it truly is. But it is God’s will, to be blessed with all this love, that you deserve. Do not question it, just humbly accept it. Because it makes us feel very good inside to be helping you.

So when you think it can’t get any worse, remember that 1400 miles away, we are waiting for you. We are ready for you. We will help you get through this. It will be OK. Just be safe and God speed.

Anita and the “Florida angel network”

10 11 2007
Shirley L Hogan (14:29:34) :

Tag for this day, was the day you had to go on to your destination, and your future. I love all of you so much, God is Blessing your every step, You Dan and those wonderful kids, was a true joy in my house . I loved sharing the past with pictures and poems from Grandma Nora, and all the funny stuff that we laughed about. The kisses and hugs were fantastic. Today I mostly slept, and when I woke up I felt guilty knowing that Dan had to drive all day to play catch up with the road and getting on to Florida in time. I could have kept you for a very long time if I had my way after all you were gonna come and live near me here. But what a great surprise awaiting you with the house, furniture, and and the van. Hope the kids enjoyed themselves. I really enjoyed their company. Hope all is going well now with the motorhome. Talk to you later Love Aunt Shirley

12 11 2007
teresa (07:27:32) :

Posted on Sat, Nov 10th, 2007 as a comment on Day 148– teresa

I never thought that I would get hooked on a daytime soap opera show. I have to confess. I watch all day to see if it’s on. The suspense, the comedy, the story. Yes, I’m talking about
” As the RV Wheels Turn!” Will Dan give in and let Brandi drive part of the way? Will Robbie sneak a baby gator on to Clyde before they reach their destination. I can’t wait, I can’t stand it. I have to know what happens next. ………… I guess I could just call.
You should be able to hear your cheering section, pretty soon, as you approach your new home. We love you and we’re cheering from here. Peace be with you!!!
Love to you and your little darlings,
Greg & Lori

16 11 2007
Kelli (12:26:09) :

Posted on Nov 16, 2007 as a comment for Day 153– teresa

Hey Mommy,

I miss you and the family terribly, but it is so nice to hear of all the help you are getting in Florida. The house sounds wonderful. I am sad that I could not experience walking through the front door with all of you, but I know that it would have been amazing. We really do have an awesome family down there, and while your family up here will be missing you, we know what’s best.

I wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped my family. You have no idea how much even the smallest thing can mean. But not only are small things happening, but bigger things than we could have even hoped for are now happening before our eyes. Each person who has even said a kind word of hope to my mother or father truely is an Angel.

It’s amazing how these things can really open your eyes to the kindest of people around you. Not only that, but the kindest of strangers and acquaintances that you that would never care the way they do.

Again, thank you.

Love,
Kelli

25 11 2007
Pam (20:01:30) :

Hi, everyone. I want to acknowledge and thank all those who have been praying for my sister. I know there are churches all across the States everywhere who are bringing Teresa’s name up in their Church services. Most of those who don’t even know who Teresa is, yet they raise their arms to the heavens and ask Our Father to help her and her family! As I sit and write this and think about all those who have told me that their Church has done this for Teresa, I thinking… It will never matter how old I get or how long I live. When I witness this process of mass congressional praying for one persons life spread across the universe, it will never cease to amaze me…. It helps me to realize just how important belonging to a Church really is. No matter how big or small your family and friends are. To be a part of a group of Christians, is belong to a part of something much bigger then anything in this world could ever be! ~ Again, Thanks for all your prayers and please keep them going. This battle has just begun and there will be no white flags!!!

Secondly, I wanted all to know that I have changed the link address to the site I am using to sell items in eBay auctions this month to help Teresa and Dan. I figured if only it be enough to help with gas money to get back and forth to the hospital, every little bit makes a big difference to them. Last weeks profits I made I am using to find them a used washer and dryer they need. I have quite a bit of stuff to list yet, and I didn’t do to good this week getting much listed. It is time consuming. I am working at organizing a process, getting all the pictures and descriptions together so when I stay at Teresa and Dans house, I will be able to work it at their home on my laptop. The eBay listing process takes time, and organizing it is importance in order to be successful doing it without getting bad feedback! Ack! A eBay sellers worst nightmare! Point being, If your looking Online to buy for Christmas, please, please don’t forget to check my eBay auctions out to see what I am selling… I do plan to get going on listing much more soon! Today, if not tomorrow. The new site link is http://shopinpjz.phanfare.com/ and my eBay user name is shopinpjz.

I had Dan and Teresa’s kids this weekend and it was great! I really missed being able to see them grow up. On the positive side of them coming back home again is getting the chance for us to get to know each other! We had fun! I gave each of them a project to paint something that they could give to their mom as a present for when she got home from the hospital. They couldn’t wait to give it to her, and each of them held it in their laps on their ride home last night in their anticipation of her getting their gift they had made for her. It was great! Reminding me giving something of yourself is a natural instinct of love that God has gifted us to enjoy, as much if not more then receiving. I guess it has been too long since my three were little. My youngest being 25 now. Ghezz… How time goes by quick. Right before we got there though they start fussing with each other and I had to raise my voice to them for the first time. It’s like riding a bike, remembering that motherly instinctive reaction to siblings arguing with one another over something of little significance. It was one of those moments when riding in a vehicle, boring as it is, when an argument breaks out and everyone starts wishing that we were there already. I think I said something like this; “ Hey! I know how to yell too, if you’d like to hear me, just keep it up!” LOL, That’s when the old mother instinct kicked in for me. Next thing I said was something I would always say to my boys that worked most of the time. I call it the poor pity me psychology. “ We’ve had such a great weekend together you guys, lets not ruin it by fighting with each other now that it is almost over… They were good the rest of the thankfully five minutes left to get there. I couldn’t help though to give thought to that 7 day trip Dan and Teresa had just taken across country only a few weeks earlier. Especially under the conditions that existed for them. Funny how life can change. When Once upon a time others would have those same feelings of empathy for me, back when I was raising my three boys who fought constantly. Here I was now having similar feelings of sympathy for my sister and brother-in-law, more then fifteen years later. The interesting part is knowing then about those who would express feeling of sorrow for what I was experiencing at the same time, I would be thinking, Its not that bad, or that hard to live with. Again, an example of God gifting us with a type of love that comes with hard work and a touch of testimonial patience. It’s called family, and we all need that experience in life to learn how to love unconditionally. Maybe that is one to be thankful for that we don’t think about at the time that it’s happening! ~PJ

3 12 2007
eqsoftmk (11:17:12) :

Good site!

20 12 2007
Laurie (10:51:27) :

Hello Dear New Friend-

What a blessing it was to meet you last night !! I want you to know that it was a wonderful experience for us to share our stories. You are one of the bravest woman I have ever met. It is so exciting to see how God is working in your life thru others AMEN HUH?! You remember we are only a phone call away if you ever need a shoulder to lean on.

Love in Christ, Laurie & Matt Sriver

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