tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post4259722146246669617..comments2024-01-30T05:22:06.674-08:00Comments on A Majority of Two: Know Any Guardian Angels...?Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-10213340778723958602012-01-23T11:26:46.335-08:002012-01-23T11:26:46.335-08:00It's really "funny" (coincidental?) ...It's really "funny" (coincidental?) that I read all of this on a day when I realized i've had & still am having this same season of feelings. I haven't blogged or read blogs in a long time now & I feel that a guardian angel led me back to you & your blog today. I know exactly how you feel & wish you were sitting beside me so I could give you a great big hug! I love your writings, your art & your honesty. I think it makes us all feel so human when we can relate to others in this way. Thank you for sharing.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856015780553221860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-26574485046733857252012-01-23T11:21:04.900-08:002012-01-23T11:21:04.900-08:00It's really "funny" (coincidental?) ...It's really "funny" (coincidental?) that I read all of this on a day when I realized i've had & still am having this same season of feelings. I haven't blogged or read blogs in a long time now & I feel that a guardian angel led me back to you & your blog today. I know exactly how you feel & wish you were sitting beside me so I could give you a great big hug! I love your writings, your art & your honesty. I think it makes us all feel so human when we can relate to others in this way. Thank you for sharing.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15856015780553221860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-49040073919365203242012-01-22T13:19:43.983-08:002012-01-22T13:19:43.983-08:00Jo -
So many of us are coming to the same realizat...Jo -<br />So many of us are coming to the same realization ...society taught girls to give-give-give and now wonders why we are absolutely drained. A friend of mine suggested I read a book called BOUNDARIES ... I have it on order - may be of use to you (may not, but you are an adult and decide for yourself. Blessings -<br />HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659514354403424628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-82775537254007572162012-01-18T07:17:45.851-08:002012-01-18T07:17:45.851-08:00Hello, I read your post and just had to send a vir...Hello, I read your post and just had to send a virutal hug your way.<br /><br />Take care<br />CeliaCelia Sweeneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015099550073863687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-70810844704251031542012-01-03T20:34:28.188-08:002012-01-03T20:34:28.188-08:00Hugs coming your way!
I believe in Gaurdian Angels...Hugs coming your way!<br />I believe in Gaurdian Angels, too many strange things happen for there Not to be angels.<br />You sound like a wonderful person.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158552293122204249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-76233459489600760162012-01-03T20:34:18.544-08:002012-01-03T20:34:18.544-08:00Hugs coming your way!
I believe in Gaurdian Angels...Hugs coming your way!<br />I believe in Gaurdian Angels, too many strange things happen for there Not to be angels.<br />You sound like a wonderful person.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158552293122204249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-23605419653362045042012-01-03T08:05:03.439-08:002012-01-03T08:05:03.439-08:00If every morning you tell yourself what you are th...If every morning you tell yourself what you are thankful for and are blessed you life will improve. Try it, it worked for me.Pamela Kiefferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627605593041223171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-55528856361747900282012-01-02T20:09:54.192-08:002012-01-02T20:09:54.192-08:00Thank you everyone, once again, for your wonderful...Thank you everyone, once again, for your wonderful, kind, heartfelt comments. I must admit this Christmas season I have been feel rather sad and overwhelmed. We have been short-staff and overworked at work, and with all sorts of other issues coinciding, well, I have been feeling extremely sad and rather anxious about everything. Sometimes life hits you in the face, you know?<br /><br />You are all wonderful guardian angels, and your comments here have made me feel about 500% better...!<br /><br />Love and hugs,<br /><br />JoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-18980898801836204672012-01-01T19:10:20.904-08:002012-01-01T19:10:20.904-08:00Hi Jo,
Sorry I didnt read this sooner. Now what c...Hi Jo,<br />Sorry I didnt read this sooner. Now what can I possibly add to all these wise comments. Just know that you are not alone. I tell people that I am purposely estranged from most of my immediate family. It is easier than dealing with all the drama. Big hugs to you and Happy New Year. 2012 has to be better. Make it better! xxJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05514919047169081546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-85145611999851397292012-01-01T17:50:55.063-08:002012-01-01T17:50:55.063-08:00Hi Jo,
I am so sorry that you are faced with the t...Hi Jo,<br />I am so sorry that you are faced with the this one reality in your life. You are not alone in that. I have gone through somewhat similar experiences. It hurts. Sometimes it hurts badly. Allow yourself to feel the hurt, then you can gather yourself together and move on. I'm not sure that the hurt will go away, but I am sure that you will find an inner strength along the way. <br />I used to receive from Story People a quote, or Story of the Day ,each day. I printed this one out and hung it on my fridge for just such occasions. " There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling rain & remember it is enough to be taken care of by myself." It helps to think this sometimes.<br />You are a good person. I'm sorry that it is not always seen.Cythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231792119999553947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-4801636337595140742012-01-01T17:37:54.356-08:002012-01-01T17:37:54.356-08:00Hi Jo,
I am so sorry that you are faced with the t...Hi Jo,<br />I am so sorry that you are faced with the this one reality in your life. You are not alone in that. I have gone through somewhat similar experiences. It hurts. Sometimes it hurts badly. Allow yourself to feel the hurt, then you can gather yourself together and move on. I'm not sure that the hurt will go away, but I am sure that you will find an inner strength along the way. <br />I used to receive from Story People a quote, or Story of the Day ,each day. I printed this one out and hung it on my fridge for just such occasions. " There are days I drop words of comfort on myself like falling rain & remember it is enough to be taken care of by myself." It helps to think this sometimes.<br />You are a good person. I'm sorry that it is not always seen.Cythhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231792119999553947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-78837163300328349542011-12-31T20:26:23.861-08:002011-12-31T20:26:23.861-08:00Thank you for such an honest blog. I always feel t...Thank you for such an honest blog. I always feel that I have to be upbeat and positive even when I feel hopeless. I think everyone feels that from time to time. But then again, I can't speak for everyone. But you are quite right that you can't fix everybody and everything. My favorite prayer is: "God grant me the serenity to accept what I cannot change, courage to change what I can, and the wisdom to know the difference." Over the years, the wisdom part has begun to show me that there is very little I can change beyond the bounderies of my own skin. And, of course, I send you a hug.Bagman and Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760203276065466927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-16568621944595988742011-12-31T20:11:40.459-08:002011-12-31T20:11:40.459-08:00Without reading other comments I can say I so iden...Without reading other comments I can say I so identify with what you have said. "If I can change, they will like me..." Stepping away from that situation was the best thing I could have done. I'm slowly starting to not only see that it is for the best, but also feel better about myself, my life. Hang in there. I hope you will find this too.<br /><br />***HUGS***Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610117543051640146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-72290187162042154382011-12-31T14:53:18.857-08:002011-12-31T14:53:18.857-08:00o, you been thru the death of your partner, raised...o, you been thru the death of your partner, raised your children, cared for urself. This is going to be easy... see your way OUT of the people in your life now and their chaos! Live, Laugh and Love... just you and the people who will drop into ur new life! The woman, Jo, you who writes this incredible blog is NOT a woman to mess with! =) Happy New Year Jo!Leilani Tresisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07143465112275442843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-69519563447407216632011-12-31T14:51:17.499-08:002011-12-31T14:51:17.499-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Leilani Tresisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07143465112275442843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-50212642181162219632011-12-31T08:35:58.069-08:002011-12-31T08:35:58.069-08:00I'm sending you many hugs!
I often feel like...I'm sending you many hugs! <br /><br />I often feel like the forgotten member of my family. It never bothered me that much until my mother passed. We were very close and it made up for being forgotten by my father and my brothers. With my mother gone I feel like my husband is my only family. I don't think my brothers or father would ever really come through for me. This has been especially true this holiday season. <br />My one sister-in-law even makes posts on Facebook that are directed at me, my husband and my kids. She reads my blog and usually an hour after she has read it she makes a comment on Facebook. <br /><br />Take a step back from the situation. Be willing to listen, but don't offer to solve it. Be prepared for a lot of sulky behavior once the person(s) realize you are not willing to get involved. This will be especially true from the one that is using you to hurt the other family member. <br /><br />I'd say keep your expectations low (and I find this can keep you from being hurt) but why don't we deserve to be loved the way we love? I think we deserve to be treated better than that.<br /><br />The point to all this rambling? To offer understanding and virtual hugs. We appreciate you!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00368978712434447398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-3426270874793219142011-12-31T07:33:34.512-08:002011-12-31T07:33:34.512-08:00Your request for a guardian angel is reasonable an...Your request for a guardian angel is reasonable and I am certainly saddened by what you are dealing with.<br /><br />Guardian angels look like ordinary people. A neighbor. A co-worker. A friend. A waiter in a restaurant. <br /><br />Surround yourself with people who are independent and positive about life. Don't let the negative people fill your thoughts. Replace them with people who feel good about life and themselves - and you.<br /><br />Be pro-active. Get dressed, step outside, face the world and make a decision to see the best in it. One step at a time - but you have to take that first step.<br /><br />You are a great person, Johanna. Share youreself with others who appreciate you!Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072219347283927398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-39853460643859602402011-12-31T03:44:25.640-08:002011-12-31T03:44:25.640-08:00Hi Jo, I got a call at Angel Station #6, where I h...Hi Jo, I got a call at Angel Station #6, where I hang out. I would have been here a lot sooner, but I slept through the alarm. Truthfully, I've never been very good at this angel stuff, but I do want to wish you a belated Happy Birthday and a wonderful New Year -- which you will absolutely have, once you make up your mind to treat your family turkeys accordingly. <br /><br />Strength and humor, Baby.Bruce Coltinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861316663245952372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-71188043843142851982011-12-30T20:59:31.950-08:002011-12-30T20:59:31.950-08:00I know the heartache of which you are feeling now ...I know the heartache of which you are feeling now and I can assure you that you are loved...by many of us out here. It's not the same but it is real...joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-45753960325267925222011-12-30T20:17:16.137-08:002011-12-30T20:17:16.137-08:00Sorry you are having such a sad time. You have le...Sorry you are having such a sad time. You have learned the truth of human nature, however, we cannot make other's lives better, cure their woes or make them like/love us more. Each of us is in charge of ourselves. We create our own happiness or sadness. Once learned, strive to make yourself happy and those who are most important will be happy for you. Sounds like you have a lot of people in your life who take advantage of your helpfulness. Good luck with 2012 and may it be a better year for you.CHummelKornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862056292807754590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-46997383622641250382011-12-30T20:14:54.284-08:002011-12-30T20:14:54.284-08:00Sorry you are having such a sad time. You have le...Sorry you are having such a sad time. You have learned the truth of human nature, however, we cannot make other's lives better, cure their woes or make them like/love us more. Each of us is in charge of ourselves. We create our own happiness or sadness. Once learned, strive to make yourself happy and those who are most important will be happy for you. Sounds like you have a lot of people in your life who take advantage of your helpfulness. Good luck with 2012 and may it be a better year for you.CHummelKornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10862056292807754590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-81601919439241706132011-12-30T20:12:30.231-08:002011-12-30T20:12:30.231-08:00I'm so sorry you're going through so much ...I'm so sorry you're going through so much pain, Jo. People evolve at different rates, and maybe your higher purpose in this family is to demonstrate goodness, kindness, mercy and love to them. You have certainly done that, and hopefully on some level, they are paying attention. Meanwhile, try to lavish some of that love and kindness on yourself because you have more than earned it. Sending warm hugs and hope they help just a little.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-6172670344143439012011-12-30T19:12:47.070-08:002011-12-30T19:12:47.070-08:00I have just finished reading all the supportive co...I have just finished reading all the supportive comments and wish I could add something of value. All I have is my own desire that you find your way through this time into one that lets you know about your importance to so many others. I know I have learned from you and always continue to appreciate the honesty of your posts. You are truly an inspiration to many.<br /><br />Expressing your true feelings is so much more valuable than a fluffy post about nothing. This was obviously very important to many of us who care about you. Big virtual hugs to you, Jo...DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-40213794196920752362011-12-30T19:00:07.316-08:002011-12-30T19:00:07.316-08:00Josie,
I can empathize.
Years ago, when I was i...Josie,<br /><br />I can empathize.<br /><br />Years ago, when I was in a similar situation, you had said, "You've always got us."<br />And you yourself obviously have your friends.<br /><br />...There has been movement. This year I got three emails, a Christmas card, and even a gift.<br /><br />Time and chance.<br /><br />It's just putting up wih the loneliness, while the Furies come.<br /><br />But it does change!ivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05662075375182633162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-61498392506993434072011-12-30T18:10:14.584-08:002011-12-30T18:10:14.584-08:00You obviously have a great many people who care! ...You obviously have a great many people who care! I am glad you vented-it gave everyone an opportunity to offer support and comfort. <br /><br />I was directed to read the book Emotional Blackmail (by Susan Forward, I believe) several years ago. It shone a light for me and has been an invaluable tool in my coping toolbox ever since. It helped me see how my own emotions were being trampled by other's needs and self absorption and how to step back and coexist happily with the people in my life who mean the most to me. It also allowed me to see how I played into other's manipulations. <br /><br />I'm sending happy and hopeful thoughts your way. And Happy Birthday!!Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.com