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First, I am pissed (hope this does NOT offend) off...

2009-08-18T07:57:44.487-05:00

First, I am pissed (hope this does NOT offend) off that you even have to deal with the legal CRAP! Second, I am SOOO glad for you to just "be." And third, I think you are BEAST! (a term my kids are using...I think it is good...I think it is complimentary!)

Oh, and ONE more... I would like Starbucks to start paying you for your PLUGS on their behalf!!

XO
Jill

Denise, I've worried about you all summer. I&...

2009-08-18T06:05:11.094-05:00

Denise, I've worried about you all summer. I'm here for you, when the fog lifts. I'm praying for you, as I really believe that our faith can see us through our times of deepest need.
Please take care. Your "babies" need you, and mine are 16 and 11, and still my babies!

I feel for you and I can really empathize. I have...

2009-08-17T19:52:42.935-05:00

I feel for you and I can really empathize. I have been a single mom and been a geographical single mom. It's the hardest thing ever and it's good that you at least have some support. I hope things get easier for you, but at least you can enjoy those simple moments!

Ok hit the button twice think my patience is gone ...

2009-08-17T16:51:50.174-05:00

Ok hit the button twice think my patience is gone for the day, maybe the week!!

Hey Denise so glad your silver lining made its lig...

2009-08-17T16:50:42.786-05:00

Hey Denise so glad your silver lining made its light shine who knew starbucks had that too! Hang on girl praying that better days are ahead!!

Hey Denise so glad your silver lining made its lig...

2009-08-17T16:50:41.493-05:00

Hey Denise so glad your silver lining made its light shine who knew starbucks had that too! Hang on girl praying that better days are ahead!!

Funny how the little things just jump out and bite...

2009-08-17T09:36:27.926-05:00

Funny how the little things just jump out and bite you on the butt when were not looking, huh?

And at Starbucks, of all places!!

I'm glad your feeling better, even though all the crap is still there. And honey, the CRAP will ALWAYS be there. You just need to know that it WILL NOT BREAK YOU!

And you know Georgia is right by Tennessee :)
I'm just saying!

Hi there Denise...so happy you are coming out of y...

2009-08-17T09:17:52.204-05:00

Hi there Denise...so happy you are coming out of your funk. It happens to all of us, but it's those babies that make it all better, and let's face it Starbucks helps. Maybe you needed just that, you and your babies to realize this too shall pass...hopefully sooner rather than later....HUGS!!!!!

Here is hoping the legal stuff comes to an end soo...

2009-08-17T00:24:42.637-05:00

Here is hoping the legal stuff comes to an end soon. Remember you can always pack up and come visit us in Alaska. We can take you somewhere fun! :) It is a dream I know but hey I can dream, right?

Excuse me while I reach for the box of tissues... ...

2009-08-17T00:03:32.852-05:00

Excuse me while I reach for the box of tissues...
A beautiful post and so relate-able. Though for very different reasons, this summer has been a bitch for me too. I am having the hardest time breaking out of this depression and am feeling like I might be missing something good, something worthwhile with my boys that is right in front of my face.

Know that I've been thinking of you...and here's hoping for many more mundane but special moments with your babies...in Starbucks. ;)

Denise, I can so relate to that melancholy. It...

2009-08-16T21:54:27.518-05:00

Denise, I can so relate to that melancholy. It's been 5 years since my mom died and I still sometimes look around and don't even recognize myself and who I've become. I love that you felt better at Starbucks though. Ha! Oh, how I love Starbucks! It's okay to feel that way sometimes though....don't be too hard on yourself. I think sometimes Summer is so hard because the schedules all go out the window. I bet you'll feel better though once everyone is doing their thing again.

i'm glad you found your happy place. :-) ((h...

2009-08-16T19:34:42.554-05:00

i'm glad you found your happy place. :-) ((hugs))

As a new reader, I am so thankful for your "o...

2009-08-16T18:04:33.022-05:00

As a new reader, I am so thankful for your "our story" post so that I could understand what is going on. Or at least some semblance of understanding.

My father died in 2006 - and my mother is still fighting with insurance companies and lawyers. It's a total nightmare.

And most of the time, it's the little things that let us smile. Regroup. And get ready to face the world again...

Sending you a hug Denise. I have read your blog f...

2009-08-16T18:02:00.065-05:00

Sending you a hug Denise. I have read your blog for quite some time, and have it on my blog as a favorite. I'm sorry you're feeling so down, having so much crap to deal with financially. I'll be praying for things to turn around and brighter days ahead.
Big Hugs,
Sherrie

Shelley, you don't need a blog to leave a comm...

2009-08-16T16:22:15.540-05:00

Shelley, you don't need a blog to leave a comment. It's funny, last year when I was really getting into the swing of writing my blog and writing some off the wall stuff I'd check the comments and there would be NOTHING. And I would think "wow, they must think I'm an idiot." Come to find out that when I asked readers for some of their favorite posts, those posts ranked up on the favorite list.

You are so right! We can't let circumstances ...

2009-08-16T15:45:24.203-05:00

You are so right! We can't let circumstances rob us of our joy!

I think you always sound so happy. I enjoy your bl...

2009-08-16T15:38:32.463-05:00

I think you always sound so happy. I enjoy your blog and your thoughts.

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling bette...

2009-08-16T15:26:51.677-05:00

I'm glad to hear that you're feeling better. It's got to be tough trying to juggle everything and still stay sane. Hell, I don't have half of that going on and I'm nuttier than a can of cocktail peanuts. :)

I'm here if you need to vent.

I wish there were easy answers as to why we have t...

2009-08-16T14:42:46.076-05:00

I wish there were easy answers as to why we have to go through such trying times, but there usually isn't any. I do know that we usually come out stronger than we were before.

Finding joy in the simplest of things like Starbucks and children can be the best medicine of all. If we could all see things through the eyes of a child, life would be so much easier.

Enjoy your kids, they keep life real. Hoping your days get easier.

I wish that I had something worth while to say tha...

2009-08-16T13:30:48.053-05:00

I wish that I had something worth while to say that would ease your stress. Unfortunately I do not. I hope that you will feel uplifted just by knowing that you and your family are in my thoughts and well wishes.

I've read your blog awhile. Lurked, I admit, ...

2009-08-16T12:56:50.561-05:00

I've read your blog awhile. Lurked, I admit, because I don't have one to reciprocate with. Honestly, this is excatly what I needed to hear today. Just felt like I needed to say, "Thanks!".

I really pray that you can hang onto the simple truths you found at Starbucks that day. I'll try to as well. :)

Shelley

You have so much on your plate, my friend. Being ...

2009-08-16T11:59:29.360-05:00

You have so much on your plate, my friend. Being with little ones does make your heart lighter...

I'm sure you don't want to hear me tell you how brave and strong i think you are. So, i won't tell you, just know i think it. :)

btw, you can hide in a house full of people. I got to our laundry room....NO ONE EVER comes there looking for me. :))

Much love...