Comments for pretendingsanity

Comment on help by rickelle

rickelle — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:01:32 +0000

beautiful. totally beautiful.

Comment on help by Shenan Putnam

Shenan Putnam — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:26:13 +0000

I feel ya. I’m a single mom again (probably only for 6 months but…) and as for the rest…sigh. Here I am 8 years after the tragedy that was my first marriage, now in a beautiful one, and I still struggle with my past and the ghosts that seem to linger. Some months I feel whole and healed and then something will click and all of that is replaced with guilt, unforgivness, exhaustion, and a feeling of hopelessness. I wonder then…will I ever be ok. How many years will it take to erase the pain. Best of luck to both of us. I have to trust that we will both get there, to our own promise land.

Comment on help by Iris

Iris — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:17:32 +0000

Oh dear, it is hard to hear that you feel this way. But I want you to know that you are such an inspiration and role model to me and certainly to others… not because you do everything you want to do and perfectly, but because you aspire to so much, and you act with authenticity. The self-awareness you show here is sure to lead to improvements, little-by-little.

One thing I am sure you know deep down is that there is generosity in giving, but there is generosity in accepting help, too. Letting others help, letting them show they care through their actions, is something you can do in service of others.

Another thing you should know is that your skills and responsibilities are so varied and integral that delegating, sharing tasks, stepping back… this is an exercise in mentorship, in fostering skills in the people around you, in giving others an opportunity to push themselves, to excel, to try something new. When you trust others, you can accomplish more together, at least when things work as they should.

Comment on help by Leah Rice

Leah Rice — Mon, 06 May 2013 19:43:23 +0000

Brutally beautiful. Saying it doesn’t fix anything, but does release pain. Thank you for being brave enough to write the words we all so often feel. I am here for ANYTHING you need. I love cleaning dead bugs :)

Comment on The West Slope Supper Club by K. Stephen Nelson

K. Stephen Nelson — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:51:47 +0000

Allison,

In today’s digital age, the next time you need something to wear for a fancy cocktail party, try:
http://www.runtherunway.com

I agree with you about Grand Junction. In my retirement I’ve been researching places for relocation. Grand Junction just moved up a few notches. But of course the number one reason I would move there is that it has one of my favorite yarn shops!

Steve

Comment on doing it wrong by Elaine

Elaine — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:37:35 +0000

Can you tell this to my brother? He’s being the worst kind of Christian and even though I don’t claim to be one, he’s making me embarrassed for all good Christians out there.

Sigh.

Comment on doing it wrong by Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 14:33:59 +0000

I totally agree with you! Some of my favorite Christians are those who never whip out their faith and flog people with it, they just ARE what a Christian is supposed to be: Non-judgmental, loving, decent people who show their faith through their behavior and treatment of others.

Now, will you call my Mother and tell her that insisting that I will burn in Hell unless I put on fancy clothes and go to her church every Sunday only makes me want to NOT go to church with her?

Comment on doing it wrong by Bex

Bex — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:47:17 +0000

Amen, sista!

Comment on what I wore by Lisa

Lisa — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:57:36 +0000

Third one down is my FAV (and not just because of the rad bracelet) ;)

Comment on Valentines for the children by K. Stephen Nelson

K. Stephen Nelson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 03:09:56 +0000

Allison, the cost of the yarn was minimal compared to the million dollars of love and skill that went into making them!! Steve