tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post2980732669894243582..comments2024-03-18T07:25:54.726-07:00Comments on The Long and Winding Road: EvolutionJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02455367671890571478noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-74752114773239882762012-06-30T05:49:21.348-07:002012-06-30T05:49:21.348-07:00I do love this post. I think of you often! Give ...I do love this post. I think of you often! Give Avi a hug and kiss from me!Gabby's Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01468232926855166851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-17030387188713671882012-06-26T13:53:58.707-07:002012-06-26T13:53:58.707-07:00I'm with Shauna on this one - I love and can i...I'm with Shauna on this one - I love and can identify with MUCH of this - and this journey. I definitely feel in a similar place.ferfischerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184449747019920745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-56264403624429230082012-06-26T00:09:37.493-07:002012-06-26T00:09:37.493-07:00I love this with my whole heart. I literally felt ...I love this with my whole heart. I literally felt every word of this in my chest. Especially the part about watching other children go through xyz and getting results, why not ours? I remember trying to convince myself..."Am I seeing something? Yes? Maybe. I don't know." And it was always the same answer: No change. Actually, that's not correct. There was change but it had nothing to do with "doing" and everything to do with just "being." Oh, I think you've inspired my next blog entry, Jen!Shauna Quinterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08192621405848386669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-20267586825346733762012-06-24T00:22:06.886-07:002012-06-24T00:22:06.886-07:00Jen, what a powerful piece of writing. So much to ...Jen, what a powerful piece of writing. So much to digest. Been thinking about you guys and also about time and how we perceive it in relation to what we are feeling. ((HUGS))Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586149063000610092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-77675784006397712462012-06-23T12:38:24.368-07:002012-06-23T12:38:24.368-07:00How very, very accurate.
Hope is a very powerful...How very, very accurate. <br /><br />Hope is a very powerful thing. It is almost like a drug in that it can turn your head into not only thinking one thing, it believes it with everything you have. Hope is tunnel vision. Hope can make you see things that aren't there, or go blind to what there is. <br /><br />I relate to the phrase "this continued focus perpetuates your denial of the NOW" as that is what I'm running from. NOW. I can't do NOW right now. <br /><br />You can. <br /><br />This is just one of the many, many things that makes you so amazing. So admirable. So wonderful. So lovable. So quirky. So funny. So silly. So unbreakable. <br /><br />So YOU!<br /><br />I love you and am so grateful to have you in my life as you teach me to stop denying the NOW. <br /><br />Even if I don't listen to you :)Cameohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815107970059019435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-50000992085743650752012-06-23T11:29:50.716-07:002012-06-23T11:29:50.716-07:00Very thought provoking post. I recently read a qu...Very thought provoking post. I recently read a quote that said "The secret to having it all, is knowing you already do" and I thought hmmmph, that's interesting. I have never read The Power of Now, but that quote seems a similar sentiment. If we are always looking for something better in the future, we are not fully enjoying the now. I think I get it.Channenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-968022325149168758.post-51491326456376925732012-06-23T11:04:10.495-07:002012-06-23T11:04:10.495-07:00I am in awe of your ability to put into words this...I am in awe of your ability to put into words this very complex progression. <br /><br />I have known so many people that have been stuck in hope or denial and were unable to "enjoy" their child as they were. It hurts my heart to watch some people in your situation live with so much anger. I have handed out many copies of "A Trip to Holland". If I was still working, I'd give them your post (with your permission, of course).<br /><br />In some ways, Avi reminds me of some children with autism. It's impossible to know what's in their heads and what brings them joy that we may be totally unaware of. From my POV, I think she may feel she has a very happy life, just not the life you wanted for her. She's loved, cherished, cared for beautifully, is surrounded by people and a dog who think she's the best, and many adoring fans. <br /><br />Jen, I hope you write a book. It would help so many other people.<br /><br />Love you,<br />DixieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com