tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post1044185193577179788..comments2023-10-05T13:20:39.120-04:00Comments on Leafing Through Life: If life's a highway, could you point me to the nearest exit?Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-55654410292100367102008-01-23T09:04:00.000-05:002008-01-23T09:04:00.000-05:00Matt, thanks. Things are all ready starting to lo...Matt, thanks. Things are all ready starting to look up, so hopefully they'll keep heading in that direction. =)<BR/><BR/>Judy, thanks so much for stopping by. I really appreciate your kind words. I can certainly understand your envy for living, healthy parents/grandparents, but having all said relatives is a little scary at the same time. I've got all four grandparents left (and, this always shocks people, a great-grandmother as well), and I'd say that I'm very close to all of them. There's no way to describe how frightened I am (especially when stuff like this with my grandfather happens) of the inevitable time that I will lose all of them, but I'm trying to get the most out of my time with them now, so that's all you can really do, right? :-/Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-1086103602031560302008-01-20T16:56:00.000-05:002008-01-20T16:56:00.000-05:00Hi Megan,I'm sending another great book your way, ...Hi Megan,<BR/><BR/>I'm sending another great book your way, and you can count me among the readers of your blog! I'm sending you a hug from San Diego. In 1999 and 2001, and sat in hospitals as each of my parents suffered illnesses and passed away. Sometimes I'm painfully (and so embarassingly) jealous of my friends who still have living, healthy parents and grandparents. Isn't it awful to feel that way? Losing my parents is the hardest thing I've ever done. I was so close to them and miss them every day. I guess watching loved ones, especially older relatives, suffer illnesses and/or pass away is a natural part of the growing up thing, which does suck in many ways. But there are some really good things about growing up also. The ability to make your own bad decisions (just kidding), creating something enduring (family or kids or art or book or blog, etc. could be almost anything), seeing the positive effect you have on the world around you. I know it sounds very "It's A Wonderful Life"-ish, but still true. <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad your grandfather is doing better. Imagine how meaningful it was to him to have you sitting there loving him! And how luck are you to have someone in your life to love that much? I can't wait to someday have grandkids feel that way about me! Maybe that's what it's all about??<BR/><BR/>We'll keep working on 2008, OK?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-80969009918413274152008-01-17T18:10:00.000-05:002008-01-17T18:10:00.000-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather and your ...I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather and your starting off the new year badly. But hey, things will get better and better. <BR/><BR/>I've been there with my mother during her numbered days of fighting cancer so I can relate. Don't give up and hang in there. Wish you well. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-42429024953200356072008-01-15T19:29:00.000-05:002008-01-15T19:29:00.000-05:00Thanks everybody for your kind words and support. ...Thanks everybody for your kind words and support. My grandfather's doing better and should hopefully be getting discharged from the hospital this week (maybe, hopefully, tomorrow!).<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping that, indeed, the year does improve from here on out! And again, thanks to all of you for you encouragement - I'm so happy to be a part of this super nice book loving blogger community (and hey, it looks like I've got at least 7 readers now)! ;-)Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751131767729086158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-61385439703379892612008-01-14T00:11:00.000-05:002008-01-14T00:11:00.000-05:00Megan -People who have never had the experience yo...Megan -<BR/><BR/>People who have never had the experience you're having really don't know how exhausting the act of waiting can be. I've been there and I can totally understand and relate. You're in my thoughts, and as I've told Bookfool, remember to take time to care for yourself. You can't be there for the rest of your family if you don't.<BR/><BR/>It's totaly cool how the Jennifer acknowledged you! I'll have to check her out.<BR/><BR/>Try to remember that things usually get better, especially with your grandfather's improvement.<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-14791689228834872942008-01-13T18:15:00.000-05:002008-01-13T18:15:00.000-05:00Megan, I feel for you. I spent New Year's Eve in ...Megan, I feel for you. I spent New Year's Eve in the emergency room with my father who was showing all the signs of suffering a heart attack. Luckily, the emergency room staff was able to get his heart under control before real damage was done but I spent about 14 hours a day for the next four days sitting with him while he was under observation in the hospital. I was exhausted by all that sitting, so I know exactly what you mean.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear that things will work out well for you guys in the long run. Hang in there.Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-16595096902240452372008-01-12T16:11:00.000-05:002008-01-12T16:11:00.000-05:00Well, maybe you're just getting the ugliness out o...Well, maybe you're just getting the ugliness out of the way and the rest of the year will be grand.<BR/><BR/>Let's hope so.Susan Helene Gottfriedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12778191943289129869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-66359276300095637472008-01-12T12:05:00.000-05:002008-01-12T12:05:00.000-05:00I'm sorry the year is starting off so badly. :( B...I'm sorry the year is starting off so badly. :( But at least there's good book stuff going on! At the risk of sounding too New Age-y, I'll be sending positive thoughts your way. ;)<BR/><BR/>(P.S.-I think growing up-hood sucks as well!)Evahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06703372903532502944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-90096446556004653672008-01-12T10:28:00.000-05:002008-01-12T10:28:00.000-05:00Megan - I'll read any rant that's as well written ...Megan - I'll read any rant that's as well written as the one you just wrote. Seriously, you're a great writer and I love reading your blog.<BR/><BR/>Don't give up on 2008. It's barely begun and I'm sure things will look up. Blessings on your grandfather - I hope he recovers quickly and well.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-66104552008965439332008-01-12T07:54:00.000-05:002008-01-12T07:54:00.000-05:00As one of the "four or five" readers of your blog,...As one of the "four or five" readers of your blog, never apologize for ranting! Life sucks but know that it's just a turn in the road. The road straightens out and life is good again. Hang in there!<BR/><BR/>=) Jill<BR/>http://mrstreme.livejournal.comJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14563369624457858904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1710818943922563736.post-42993479677378208322008-01-11T23:23:00.000-05:002008-01-11T23:23:00.000-05:00Megan, I'm thinking of you! It does sound like yo...Megan, I'm thinking of you! It does sound like you've had a rough start to the year. :-( I am glad you at least have some sunlight coming in--your grandfather's recovery is promising, the books in the mail, the job (even if it's not ideal), and a note from an author (and oh, how exciting that is! I'd be walking on air!). Do you want to know something silly? I noticed that she commented on your blog and thought that was so cool that while out book shopping today, I picked up The Tea Rose. I don't know when I'll get around to reading it, but I still couldn't help myself. <BR/><BR/>Anyhow, I do hope things improve for you as the year goes one. Fortunately, it's still early January and so there's hope even if it doesn't feel like it from where you sit right now. I'm sending positive vibes your way!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com