tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post6570735000390952597..comments2023-07-12T06:43:20.719-07:00Comments on Life With Heathens: If You Cut Me Do I Not Bleed?Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00392415064308526082noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-44067965934253426702008-05-13T18:04:00.000-07:002008-05-13T18:04:00.000-07:00This is perverse sounding probably, but I daydream...This is perverse sounding probably, but I daydream about my little boy growing up to be as attentive and caring as yours. From what can be gleaned from your writings, with all your trials you still managed an incredible family. I do hope that you don't have to take too many more 'for the team' though..<BR/>-with love and good wishesElle R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16516975516729892523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-58938432057947681722008-05-09T23:21:00.000-07:002008-05-09T23:21:00.000-07:00I believe everything happens for a reason. We mig...I believe everything happens for a reason. We might never know the reason, but it's there. Trust me.<BR/><BR/>Glad you're feeling better and scars only make you more interesting.<BR/><BR/>Love ya babe. Happy Mommy's Day!!Crazed Nitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09433413927453925851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-65688508391896984052008-05-09T11:49:00.000-07:002008-05-09T11:49:00.000-07:00First off, I literally almost passed out halfway t...First off, I literally almost passed out halfway through your description, Jo. And that's just reading about it. I can't imagine actually going through half, no one quarter of what you're going through. <BR/><BR/>Second, don't look at our scars as something bad, or ugly or tarnished. Instead, treat them for what they truly are: battle scars. Or more importantly, victory scars. If you're still Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-54684124627727322862008-05-07T14:51:00.000-07:002008-05-07T14:51:00.000-07:00Jo, I so admire your strength, and I love the way ...Jo, I so admire your strength, and I love the way you write. You don't sugar coat the bullshit you go through, yet you manage to make meaning from it. You are very brave, honest and REAL. (((HUGS))) girl. Glad to see you back.<BR/><BR/>http://tribeofautodidacts.homeschooljournal.net/momof3feistykidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566146042674179482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-9642468187220944072008-05-07T11:19:00.000-07:002008-05-07T11:19:00.000-07:00I like your metaphor at the end. If me being carve...I like your metaphor at the end. <BR/><EM>If me being carved up like a Thanksgiving turkey means my kids learn to respect other human beings no matter what they look like then it's worth it.</EM><BR/><BR/>Nice touch. Goes along completely with your 3 points. Beauty is only skin deep. I can do nothing but agree with that one over and over and over again.<BR/><BR/>Glad the swelling is down and yourKilllashandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16655705881605627747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-89923140574485101002008-05-07T07:41:00.000-07:002008-05-07T07:41:00.000-07:00OMG Honey! I'm adding that to the reasons why I di...OMG Honey! I'm adding that to the reasons why I distrust doctors. (((HUGS)))Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13389913096175428814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-15827699085080180122008-05-07T05:51:00.000-07:002008-05-07T05:51:00.000-07:00Great to hear from you Jo! Although, man, I'm sorr...Great to hear from you Jo! Although, man, I'm sorry you went through that with your neck. No pain is a good thing, that's for sure. Take care, I'm thinking of you, and thanks for updating us. xoxoKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07856502334603343272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-67619475318302614762008-05-07T04:36:00.000-07:002008-05-07T04:36:00.000-07:00Hey kid, glad to see you back.Hey kid, glad to see you back.Meg_Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02159066444833263067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-6691834629659129702008-05-07T00:15:00.000-07:002008-05-07T00:15:00.000-07:00I hope the healing continues and there won't be an...I hope the healing continues and there won't be any further complications.<BR/>Please, keep us updated on your progress.<BR/><BR/>HUGS!!!!!!!!!*Tanyetta*https://www.blogger.com/profile/14339189484151758472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-10398204849035992602008-05-07T00:02:00.000-07:002008-05-07T00:02:00.000-07:00Thank you very much for the compliment Stefanie, I...Thank you very much for the compliment Stefanie, I appreciate it greatly.<BR/><BR/>Yeah, the whole thing was just a wreck and I'm so tired of that. I just wish I could find competent doctors and not have to worry anymore. Unfortunately the chance of that becomes less and less with each year that passes.<BR/><BR/>I like your site and I look forward to checking it out when I wake up in the morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10620874.post-10163142201910058042008-05-06T23:41:00.000-07:002008-05-06T23:41:00.000-07:00To say that I admire you for your strength in such...To say that I admire you for your strength in such a situation would be an understatement! You seem like an amazing person, and I'm glad you didn't have to feel pain with the abscess. I don't think I would have been able to deal with it, and waking up with my pillow covered in puss and blood... I'm a huge fan of gorey movies, but I don't think that kind of gore coming out of my neck would settle Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com