tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005249090549075026.post8955467739674422351..comments2011-12-14T22:17:25.072-06:00Comments on COFFEE: COFFEE Post 8: I got nada. Maybe tomorrow…(Stephany)Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005249090549075026.post-39290887812217439452011-01-18T21:47:42.636-06:002011-01-18T21:47:42.636-06:00Well, Stephany friend, you do have a lot on your p...Well, Stephany friend, you do have a lot on your plate. Between training for a major running race, being sick (and sounding like a 70 year old man), U 2.0, *and* co-parenting? These are life situations not for the weak of heart and lungs. And can I just say I think your kids are deeply blessed to have a mom who's doing what's right and good for them and not what's in her own best interests (I see far too much of this in my line of duty)(and usually, these people end up on Jerry Springer). It's hard, so so hard. I can put myself in your spot right now and feel how hard it would be to pack Melissa off every so many days. Many good vibes and prayers to you on all of this.<br /><br />Man, I have to get my hiney in gear on the running/slow jogging/brisk walking race thing! You marathoners are putting me in my place!<br /><br />I intensely like your quote about life. It's true, and important. And also, I like this quote from Scarlett O'Hara: Tomorrow, I'll think of some way...after all, tomorrow is another day. And this one, by Annie: Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya, tomorrow, you're only a day a way. (I apologize if that annoying song gets stuck in your head.)<br /><br />You come across a more self-actualized than most thinker, S, and so my spidey senses tell me you are going to make it to the other side okay. But get going on that exciting book project, Runs With a Cough, or I'll kick you in the pants! (I'm kidding, of course; knowing me like I do, I'll actually try to get you totally off task by offering you some ice cream and a plea to come sit on my couch with me to watch Oprah shows I've tivo'd.)amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474804320816948025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005249090549075026.post-4069402616115921432011-01-18T19:51:18.654-06:002011-01-18T19:51:18.654-06:00Awwww. Sounds like you've been having a rough ...Awwww. Sounds like you've been having a rough lately. I'm really sorry to hear this. I am sending major prayers and good mojo vibes your way. I also hope you get past the respiratory thing quickly, and are back to running painlessly very soon. We have one of those viruses floating about the house right now, and I really don't appreciate it much. Stupid illness. <br /><br />Yay for re-lit butt fires! Get back to writing! It's going to be great! :)<br /><br />The co-parenting situation sounds especially rough. I can't even imagine. It sounds like you are staying positive and making it as easy on the kids as possible. Hugs for you, cool lady. Always look eye. xoxo.Tawnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10188683676180842751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005249090549075026.post-55218149463950364682011-01-18T18:06:59.306-06:002011-01-18T18:06:59.306-06:00poop.
i bet it does hurt, and i'm sorry. why ...poop.<br /><br />i bet it does hurt, and i'm sorry. why are transitions always so hard?<br /><br />well, un-poop to your rational thinking and firmly planted melon. clearly you are going to find the good and make something of it, and i think that's pretty awesome. some would just get bitter.<br /><br />i totally get your nervousness on the run. 100%. yes. i'm not really a runner, and i've only done a handful of races, and i feel like that every time. and every time i am really amazed at how adrenaline and collective energy and spirit take over en masse. (did i just use "en masse" correctly?)<br /><br />an t-bop has a knee injury, too???? so do i! i've been off running 3 weeks. but i think it's getting better, and i think i'll be right there with you (or, a couple of miles behind you, rather).<br /><br />prayers for you, kind person.patresa hartmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225877848092404155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005249090549075026.post-16887596655162953402011-01-18T08:42:34.151-06:002011-01-18T08:42:34.151-06:00Oh Stephy. It is ok to say things are hard. Espe...Oh Stephy. It is ok to say things are hard. Especially when they really are. I am impressed with and a little jealous of your drive to train despite your snotty nose and booger attacks. I have a cold myself, and used it as permission to let my buns fuse to the couch and eat ice cream all weekend. Not my proudest moment, but reading your post makes me want to go jog around the block with a fanny pack of tissues securely buckled on.<br /><br />I can't even imagine the kids' scenario. But I can imagine that sharing the nurtering and feeding of small people you have loved since before the day they were born must be wrenching, and creates a brand-new-little-bit-swiss-cheesey normal. It's a brave thing you are doing, to make this easier on them. Not many parents (in my experience) are able to do this with as much maturity as you have shown.<br /><br />So I think you must be a very strong person. Physically, but also emotionally and mentally. You would totally kick my ass in a cage-fight.<br /><br />I wish this was less hard. This too shall pass, but in the meantime, make yourself some swiss-cheese sandwiches and buckle on some tissues. <br /><br />Chin up Stephy-girl. We're with ya.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905537299375598512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005249090549075026.post-32305933131171090132011-01-18T05:58:40.056-06:002011-01-18T05:58:40.056-06:00I want to say things like "hang in there, Fri...I want to say things like "hang in there, Friend" and "I PROMISE it will be better tomorrow," but I won't exactly say those things. I'm thinking about you A LOT, and I am so so sorry this is all so tough. I have no idea what you're going through, but your post shouts loud and clear just how rotten it can be. You are such a good mom and person, and I can only imagine your kids continue to feel so very blessed to have you by their sides while they go through this new journey. And I like your new mantra..... I know what YOU'RE doing with it is amazing.<br /><br />Hope things get better with the running too. I can't stop myself from saying that you will rock the half. The training is the hardest, and it sounds like being sick has sucked bird feathers for you. I still plan to do this with you Stephany pending I can get over this stinkin' knee injury, but one way or another, I will be cheering you!!!!!! And again, hopefully, you'll be cheering me at the finish line since you'll blow us all away!!<br /><br />Hugs sister. <br />t-bopTanner May (Tanya)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05005969461911192971noreply@blogger.com