tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post3015079248492381298..comments2024-02-11T11:01:05.404-06:00Comments on amymeshell: October 5th (2002)~amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13673864901706079422noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-20904906230714185912008-10-23T09:23:00.000-05:002008-10-23T09:23:00.000-05:00I just don't understand how people can be SO cruel...I just don't understand how people can be SO cruel...I agree with everyone that commented before me...you are definitely better off without them...I am SO sorry.Harmonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011001617320356752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-85948323187996419722008-10-13T06:59:00.000-05:002008-10-13T06:59:00.000-05:00Reenie: I can't think of anyone I'd rather... Pres...Reenie: I can't think of anyone I'd rather... Presume away, my friend!<BR/><BR/>Tracey: It's worth everything in the world to me that you pray for me. My strength comes from people like you and everyone else here who is so generous with their positive, supportive, and most of all, loving comments. It makes the notion of "accepting the things I cannot change" that much easier to realize.~amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673864901706079422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-6427391221528287202008-10-12T17:04:00.000-05:002008-10-12T17:04:00.000-05:00Amy, I've been a little overwhelmed by my life...Amy, I've been a little overwhelmed by my life lately, but want you to know, for what it's worth, I pray for you. <BR/>As for the disconnect with your husbands' family, I firmly believe that the people in your life file into A & B & C lists. A listers are the people who you choose to keep in your life because it's mutually healthy. Both sides care about the other and both accept and forgive the crap. B listers are there because they have to be and only want to maintain the relationship because they can get something from you. C listers are where your inlaws come in. They are part of your life in name only. Everyone who commented ahead of me is right - you have a healthier life without them. Anyone who would "punish" your son & dishonor their own son because of some perceived problem with you has bigger issues than you as a single Mom need to deal with. Fill your life with people who really know you and love you. The rest is just trash.traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07592771429328170426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-90071038367203039152008-10-12T17:02:00.000-05:002008-10-12T17:02:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03483051524125079220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-89633286237710117152008-10-09T16:51:00.000-05:002008-10-09T16:51:00.000-05:00I didn't want to presume, but I'll join you and Ca...I didn't want to presume, but I'll join you and Cary. :)))))Reeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759631518782755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-26324277580679907112008-10-09T06:56:00.000-05:002008-10-09T06:56:00.000-05:00cary/thong mullet man: lovely. thank you.cary/thong mullet man: lovely. thank you.~amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673864901706079422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-50595023429187408242008-10-08T20:29:00.000-05:002008-10-08T20:29:00.000-05:00And what Reen said too, of course. She is a wise w...And what Reen said too, of course. She is a wise woman.<BR/><BR/>Sorry for the multiple comments and three shots of Thong Mullet Man.Cary McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16991174129999010729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-61682025492304181862008-10-08T20:28:00.000-05:002008-10-08T20:28:00.000-05:00Oh, and I second what Holly wrote too. Well said, ...Oh, and I second what Holly wrote too. Well said, Holly.Cary McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16991174129999010729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-59703457291333325872008-10-08T20:27:00.000-05:002008-10-08T20:27:00.000-05:00What Merle said. Of course it would be wonderful i...What Merle said. <BR/><BR/>Of course it would be wonderful if they were interested in J, but honestly, they don't deserve him or the joy that would come from a relationship with him. Pearls before swine and all that. And he's doing fine without them. Most of us had "good" grandparents and lame grandparents, so at least they are filling that role for you. =)<BR/><BR/>Seeing you so happy makes my heart dance, Aim. You are a strong and courageous woman. I admire you, and I am proud of you beyond words.<BR/><BR/>One day soon I'll come over and go to a meeting with you. I would love that.Cary McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16991174129999010729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-10553676314380294872008-10-08T07:31:00.000-05:002008-10-08T07:31:00.000-05:00Reenie: Sorry so long in responding to you... "Ble...Reenie: Sorry so long in responding to you... "Bleh" is right. And so is the idea that you can act one way towards one person and one way to others and think that's OK. A bit arrogant, isn't it?~amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673864901706079422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-47405807677485931182008-10-06T09:58:00.000-05:002008-10-06T09:58:00.000-05:00I am stunned by this, but anymore nothing surprise...I am stunned by this, but anymore nothing surprises me. People can be so cruel, so cruel. My former inlaws are the cruelest people I've evereverever known and they operate under the guise of being good Christians. Bleh. The reason I can live with it so easily is that they are very kind and loving and generous to my children. BUT, interestingly, my kids aren't fooled - they know the grandparent's behavior is horrid. I am so sorry that your former MIL chooses to treat you and your beautiful son the way she does.Reeniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759631518782755557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-68802343318008989972008-10-06T08:36:00.000-05:002008-10-06T08:36:00.000-05:00Thank you, Merle.Thank you, Merle.~amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673864901706079422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-84087813419421501362008-10-05T10:24:00.000-05:002008-10-05T10:24:00.000-05:00Amy, your son is a beautiful little boy. How anyo...Amy, your son is a beautiful little boy. How anyone can turn their backs on him is incomprehensible to me.<BR/><BR/>Nothing I could say will be of any help here, so I just send you my best.Merle Sneedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01228809667893921954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-45376933736846481992008-06-10T15:46:00.000-05:002008-06-10T15:46:00.000-05:00Holly: Oh, you sweet thing... Yes, I did have anot...Holly: Oh, you sweet thing... Yes, I did have another but wanted to be able to talk a little more openly, so I created this one... Thank you for your support, and I'll try to make you laugh more often.~amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673864901706079422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3484239298802696965.post-15620419100796279552008-06-10T15:11:00.000-05:002008-06-10T15:11:00.000-05:00Okay, now I'm crying. Did you used to have another...Okay, now I'm crying. Did you used to have another blog before this one? I can't go back any farther than August '07. You are remarkably strong, and though I don't even know you, my heart aches. As for the lame "family," my take on that has always been that just because you are "related" to someone, that doesn't mean a relationship is going to exist. Nor should one, if they are as hurtful and bewildering as this. Seek out people who are good for you, and for your son. You both deserve better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com