tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post6885803234701947893..comments2023-10-20T07:30:04.850-04:00Comments on Stars Like Grains of Sand in my Pocket: ... and I was hoping when Ken and Beth got here ...Big Mark 243http://www.blogger.com/profile/10974573439218884164noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post-55359761644038309682009-06-14T04:04:48.567-04:002009-06-14T04:04:48.567-04:00I hope everything works out the way you want it to...I hope everything works out the way you want it to, and I hope it's what's best for you.Joannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17873298945787016849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post-16335099124157692192009-06-14T03:51:58.719-04:002009-06-14T03:51:58.719-04:00Is it your optimism? Continual smile? Anything &...Is it your optimism? Continual smile? Anything "Nebraska" doesn't understand is not your loss but N's and I truly hope you remain the "cat" you are lol. You're perspective is uniquely individual and I've never heard you judge. Who could look for more? About forgiving, it's not really natural in coming is it - not truly a human instinctual act. We hurt so damn easily - I think it's what we do with that hurt which helps defines us, and to forgive is to have figured something out that many have yet to even think of. Kudos, friend.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788060917420508410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post-87319984720985767442009-06-11T19:54:46.911-04:002009-06-11T19:54:46.911-04:00I hope we'll be able to discuss things next we...I hope we'll be able to discuss things next week. We'll have plenty of fun, but I'm sure there will be some time for serious chat. And this does sound serious. Hang in there, my friend. Hugs, BethBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05149068921334726430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post-88844516900418741062009-06-11T19:43:44.767-04:002009-06-11T19:43:44.767-04:00Of course you will be able to relax when we get th...Of course you will be able to relax when we get there next week (wow, that came fast). Time for some down-to-earth time, no drama.<br /><br />I read Nebraska's comment, and hope that your e-mail exchange helped things. It was a true an genuine reach out to you.Ken Richeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425810816600512504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post-31523218749070729752009-06-11T19:27:56.660-04:002009-06-11T19:27:56.660-04:00We have to stay on the raod meant for us. But we ...We have to stay on the raod meant for us. But we have to keep moving on it. That requires fuel and who knows where that is coming from.DBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144446186279708019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post-49785344805420709052009-06-11T13:30:53.565-04:002009-06-11T13:30:53.565-04:00You are right. The turning of an aircraft carrier ...You are right. The turning of an aircraft carrier is a long process... not just the turn itself, but the plans made for the new course. I believe sometimes turning your life in another direction can carry the same weight.<br /><br />But alas, there are the times we spin on a dime and need the nimble feet of an NBA player. A spouse walking out of the house for good with their stuff is a time you don't have an opportunity to plan a major life turn. They may have slowly been turning their ship, but the announcement and walk-of-shame turn your life in a second.<br /><br />Congrats on the forgiveness and moving on with regards to your family. My mother and I are in a fresh new phase of learning how NOT to relate. We spoke for the first time today after several weeks of silence. For the first time in my life, hearing her voice was like visiting the dentist. The deterioration is depressing.<br /><br />omg. Did I enter therapy in your comments? That's about the third time I did that in 2 weeks. LOLHer Sidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203876781343228134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3425569396822162863.post-45559980695955597372009-06-11T13:07:06.917-04:002009-06-11T13:07:06.917-04:00love your insight and attitude, Mark. especially w...love your insight and attitude, Mark. especially when you talk about your family; that you have decided to forgive and move on instead of dwelling on how they let you down. So many with less than stellar pasts (and who has had the "ideal" childhood) lock themselves in that time zone of childhood and can't get past it for the rest of their lives. <br /><br />I'm sorry to hear that the money looks like it was stolen; whether it was $250 or just a few dollars, still the element of trust is now gone in relationships and causes hard feelings. <br /><br />Maybe June is a pruning month for you. With the stuff going on with my son's friend who stole, the Lord brought it to my attention that perhaps he was pruning people out of my son's life. One of my prayers for him is that if there is anyone foolish in his life (i.e. making foolish/unwise decisions) that he will come to see that person for who they are and not want to be around them. perhaps there are some in your life that might need to be pruned, as painful as the pruning process may be<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.com