tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post6988318944732752207..comments2023-10-31T06:27:47.221-07:00Comments on Froggy Mama: Good timesFroggymamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14051203832854456063noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-90645473443918925532009-10-31T19:05:31.768-07:002009-10-31T19:05:31.768-07:00When mom was diagnosed with cancer, I didn't k...When mom was diagnosed with cancer, I didn't know if I would be able to handle it, but I did. I spent the last three months of her life taking care of her. It was one thing after another, I didn't know if I was going to ever survive it. I did, with help from all of my friends. Don't be afraid to lean on your friends, they're your most important resource.<br /><br />You are not a charity case. You are a mom trying to get things done for a daughter who you are trying to keep healthy. I would do the same thing if I were in your position. In fact, I screamed at a few people when mom was sick, even God. Don't forget He is out there, you can pray to Him whenever you need. LOLJennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-74543690385093074192009-10-30T14:48:37.437-07:002009-10-30T14:48:37.437-07:00You are an amazingly talented and strong woman. Y...You are an amazingly talented and strong woman. You will get through this. You have put in an enormous effort to move through this, and your determination will pay off.<br /><br />You have every right to be angry and complain; the people who love you will never hold it against you.<br /><br />I know it seems trite to say, but it is darkest before the dawn.<br /><br />I know, because it happened to us.<br /><br />There we were, both unemployed, renovating a house ( a dump we bought for $26,000) in the middle of the prairies (the bottom of the local real estate market had just dropped out), not a job to be had in the recession of the mid '90s.<br /><br />I was unemployed first, then Pierre. It took him 18 months to find a job -- when he did, we had come to the end of our rope financially. I really don't know what would have happened the next month.<br /><br />And a year after we moved, when I had finally, after 2 1/2 years, found a job (but hadn't started work yet), I was diagnosed with cancer. I faced major surgery (where half my insides were taken out), chemo, another big move, another loss of our support system and the doctors I trusted...<br /><br />I was lucky, and survived my cancer.<br /><br />I did well at work (when I finally got there), made new friends. It took a few years to rebuild financially, but we did. We had two wonderful children, who are the best things to ever happen to us.<br /><br />People eventually *do* catch a break if they have been working hard. Your break may not come as soon as you want it to, but just keep fighting, keep holding on, because it *will* come.<br /><br /><br /><br />monikaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-58490910513266816282009-10-28T22:13:57.185-07:002009-10-28T22:13:57.185-07:00FM, I know it's hard. But look at what IS goin...FM, I know it's hard. But look at what IS going well in your life. Your daughter...the light of your life, is healthy! Happy! Beautiful! Flourishing and loving her preschool. <br />Cars, checking accounts, cell phones are all luxuries...they aren't necessary, not really.<br />You have love in your life, and that's the most important thing! Big hugs!iColossus / Monsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11912819761269172924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-2535086372292504012009-10-28T21:40:24.219-07:002009-10-28T21:40:24.219-07:00you are not a charity case. you are a vibrant you...you are not a charity case. you are a vibrant young fantastic mom and writer who has a big hill to climb every day. and you sure get that work out! i say - cry and scream all you want. HUGS!!!!! jcnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-59419780589137609032009-10-28T19:39:34.034-07:002009-10-28T19:39:34.034-07:00Turn your cheek to the sun. Good times WILL come....Turn your cheek to the sun. Good times WILL come. Believe that even on the cloudiest of days. You are not alone FM. I love you.<br />-DSMCFMAMAPicklePitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995395058216017693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-31894238623984038042009-10-28T08:54:46.682-07:002009-10-28T08:54:46.682-07:00I'm thinking of you. You eat an elephant one ...I'm thinking of you. You eat an elephant one bite at a time - my fave phrase lately.ferfischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184449747019920745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-24179476991376034062009-10-28T08:38:24.689-07:002009-10-28T08:38:24.689-07:00How much can one person be expected to take? This ...How much can one person be expected to take? This just seems so unfair. Hang in there, good things HAVE to be around the corner!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01081723278124641958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33629869.post-1813947592551876702009-10-28T06:54:30.523-07:002009-10-28T06:54:30.523-07:00While our issues issues are nowhere near what you&...While our issues issues are nowhere near what you've had to deal with, I too have at times wanted to run away from myself and away from my troubles. Sometimes it's good to have a good rage, good cry, a temper tantrum in my case to get those feelings out.<br /><br />You're in my thoughts. Things have just gotta get better. You're a wonderful mommy, wonderful person and you deserve some good things to happen in your life. RatatoskAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com