tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347324365882583578.post2824812703152522566..comments2023-10-01T06:32:11.982-07:00Comments on PEACE in PUZZLES: I just Can'tIntegrity Singerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09196095126605205738noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347324365882583578.post-19534415768896746532011-09-05T14:53:40.391-07:002011-09-05T14:53:40.391-07:00My first attempt didn't go through (I think).....My first attempt didn't go through (I think)... so here's to hoping fit second time charmed. I second the comment about an amazon wishlust so I can send a teeny pressie to brighten your day!!<br /><br />You're an amazing woman. I cannot even imagine how you cope... but somehow do manage to. I've never really written to an unknown blogger before. Hang in there. You totally rock!!!<br /><br />Viv (PSU alumna too)<br /><br />PS if you are not comfortable with putting the info in your blog, you can reach me at 2004.v.s@gmail.comKayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771473935560115481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347324365882583578.post-70233538426729199242011-09-05T14:44:04.778-07:002011-09-05T14:44:04.778-07:00I second the comment about an amazon wish list. It...I second the comment about an amazon wish list. It's a hard road and I've no clue how you do it, you amazing, amazing woman. If you'd rather not list an amazon list publicly, you can reach me at 2004.v.s@gmail.com.<br /><br />Hang in there. I cannot imagine the tough stuff you go through.Kayleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771473935560115481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347324365882583578.post-27549649925304368912011-09-01T07:31:39.658-07:002011-09-01T07:31:39.658-07:00Do you have an Amazon wishlist? Because, I know th...Do you have an Amazon wishlist? Because, I know this sounds strange, but I'd love to send you something from it, just to brighten your day. I know I'm just some random internet stranger who's been lurking around here for almost a year now, but I know that getting wished-for things unexpectedly, no matter how small, is always a day-brightener. I wish I could do more for you and your family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347324365882583578.post-3586489195010437602011-09-01T05:13:46.317-07:002011-09-01T05:13:46.317-07:00I wrote about the effects of my child on his healt...I wrote about the effects of my child on his healthy sibling - who is now suffering because of his impactful issues ... <br /><br />When I researched effects of special needs children on their siblings ... google search returned "Dysfunctional Family." LOL! (That's a sarcastic laugh.)<br /><br />(((Hugs))) to you.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14122523240530303277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347324365882583578.post-10556225062790369362011-08-31T13:33:36.459-07:002011-08-31T13:33:36.459-07:00I know it's a small part of your post, but the...I know it's a small part of your post, but the phrase that hits me is, "Having grown up in an unhealthy family, the only thing I wanted as an adult was to have a healthy family and it still escapes my grasp." I, too, grew up in an unhealthy family, and only wanted to do better by my children, to have a healthy family. I'd never thought about how I have been denied that ideal. Even the healthy marriage I was blessed with is strained by the unhealthy challenges brought by our children, especially our daughter.<br /><br />one more loss to mourn.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04452561735236501206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-347324365882583578.post-9409436015716129692011-08-30T23:36:04.455-07:002011-08-30T23:36:04.455-07:00That is exactly it. YOU can't. Only Sissy can ...That is exactly it. YOU can't. Only Sissy can if she wants to. As my daughter's therapist told me: "there is nothing you can do."<br /><br />The finality of it is just incomprehensible. My mind can't wrap itself around it, but my heart... I know I have to save the others and myself. <br /><br />Like you, I have given my health. I now have Rheumatoid Arthritis and Fibromyalgia. Both were stress induced autoimmune diseases (my body attacks itself). They will never go away. <br /><br />My daughter will never not be my daughter. She will never not be in my heart and prayers but I know if I want my other children to succeed and to be able to break the family cycles, I need to let her go. As long as I am in the picture she will fight tooth and nail not to get better, she will blame it on me and she will never see that she had the power all along. <br /><br />I don't know that things will change with me out of the picture but I am hoping they will. I am hoping and praying she will want to make the change and that is all I think we CAN do.Reighniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03249582936717929919noreply@blogger.com