tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post2658164661088861413..comments2024-01-06T16:56:17.910-06:00Comments on Musings & Meanderings: Choices and ConsequencesMelaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-11189865238094241472012-05-24T22:24:04.814-05:002012-05-24T22:24:04.814-05:00melanie... can i say this without sounding condesc...melanie... can i say this without sounding condescending? i'm so proud of you. truly. this was the right thing to do, i think... for yourself, and for your parents. praying for you, always.Mommy Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989213786947802537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-31847458789492508632012-05-24T06:36:47.868-05:002012-05-24T06:36:47.868-05:00You are unbelievably strong!You are unbelievably strong!Rieshyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480054293869865269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-55450358441127678962012-05-23T22:13:42.369-05:002012-05-23T22:13:42.369-05:00I pray that this will bring healing. I am glad you...I pray that this will bring healing. I am glad you are finding your way through this...even when the right thing is painful. <br /><br />You are writing this all so masterfully, with words that flow and bring us all into the battle you are fighting. Thank you for letting us be a part of your process. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732203991908884482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-83198481032595559832012-05-23T20:38:50.846-05:002012-05-23T20:38:50.846-05:00melanie, you are strong and wise, too. prayers for...melanie, you are strong and wise, too. prayers for peace and continued healing.suzannah | the smitten wordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15624828638731650677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-64139522218474041112012-05-23T18:50:08.873-05:002012-05-23T18:50:08.873-05:00i am glad you have come to the point you are comfo...i am glad you have come to the point you are comfortable with the decision...and sometimes that hurts but sounds like you also have supports in place to help you through it...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-75167828498252509352012-05-21T08:37:53.317-05:002012-05-21T08:37:53.317-05:00Thank you, John. That means the world coming from ...Thank you, John. That means the world coming from you : )Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-22051209858913651882012-05-21T08:32:05.633-05:002012-05-21T08:32:05.633-05:00You have been so kind in your responses. This is a...You have been so kind in your responses. This is an odd endeavor -- matching creativity with pain.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-85914731011629094762012-05-21T08:31:19.344-05:002012-05-21T08:31:19.344-05:00Thank you. I am glad the line resonated with you. ...Thank you. I am glad the line resonated with you. I don't know if others will understand the things that go through my head!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-3921361565913503372012-05-21T08:30:20.193-05:002012-05-21T08:30:20.193-05:00Thank you sweetie. Love ya'Thank you sweetie. Love ya'Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-30963815591931513322012-05-21T08:29:52.933-05:002012-05-21T08:29:52.933-05:00Thank you! Your words mean so much to me. I was un...Thank you! Your words mean so much to me. I was unsure about sharing this one, but I have benefited from the response. I am glad that you felt I got my message across. Blessings!Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830964784682748651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-13426289836249824212012-05-20T01:48:12.574-05:002012-05-20T01:48:12.574-05:00Am I allowed to call this brilliant when there'...Am I allowed to call this brilliant when there's so much personal pain here?<br /><br />I certainly applaud you and admire your strength.Shelton Keys Dunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10551666631783476472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-44624213064911618212012-05-18T18:45:32.595-05:002012-05-18T18:45:32.595-05:00As always - you've shared such a difficult and...As always - you've shared such a difficult and painful thing with beautiful prose. I truely admire you both for sharing this painful journey with us and for being able to do it so eloquently. Very well done.dontpanic2011https://www.blogger.com/profile/03748395349482914590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-59516763425464480562012-05-18T14:25:52.347-05:002012-05-18T14:25:52.347-05:00This line gave me chills: "I say it calmly, a...This line gave me chills: "I say it calmly, as if I have the right to say these things to my mother."<br /><br />I'm sorry you are going through this, but the writing is very poignant and well-done!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02887928096510492352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-61316670993784047832012-05-18T14:23:33.713-05:002012-05-18T14:23:33.713-05:00Very emotional piece, and it came through in the w...Very emotional piece, and it came through in the writing. http://jemcogdell.blogspot.com/2012/05/moonshine-and-outhouses.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593523034769971203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-74648863061905164502012-05-18T14:19:09.519-05:002012-05-18T14:19:09.519-05:00I whispered a prayer for you. I have a Melanie, t...I whispered a prayer for you. I have a Melanie, too so it will be easy to remember to pray for you. This journey may not be easy but "with God!"Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5739107202118962075.post-61735811987690420622012-05-18T13:57:06.383-05:002012-05-18T13:57:06.383-05:00Having known you now for 42 years, I can honestly ...Having known you now for 42 years, I can honestly say that, truly, you are a courageous and loving Christian woman - one that I am proud to call my friend. I love you and pray for healing and understanding and compassion for your parents and extended family. Continue to walk tall and be brave, Melanie.Keith Hardynoreply@blogger.com