tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post3758505054072744245..comments2024-01-10T03:40:08.423-06:00Comments on KEEP BELIEVING: forgive me/updateAngie @ KEEP BELIEVINGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930977696454848345noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-68089119119239019482009-08-05T15:31:51.407-05:002009-08-05T15:31:51.407-05:00Angie, where are you?Angie, where are you?oceangypsymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152406544455093674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-10413961032262497002009-08-03T21:29:04.608-05:002009-08-03T21:29:04.608-05:00glad to see your post. Always in my thoughts and ...glad to see your post. Always in my thoughts and prayers.<br />love angelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269352126487095840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-70625484126287526412009-08-02T23:11:32.351-05:002009-08-02T23:11:32.351-05:00When my Brian had been gone for about 7 months, I ...When my Brian had been gone for about 7 months, I finally went to the doctor and had a meltdown. I was already on a med to help with the fact that I was going crazy while he was dying. But I knew it was time to adjust my medication. I asked him to test me for ADD because I lacked any and all attention, like I had zero attention span. I felt (and still do) scatterbrained, unorganized, flighty, a total lack of comprehension. He reminded me that I have basically grief-induced ADD, and that all of my symptoms were normal for my situation, albeit not normal for me personally. So hang in there. Do what you have to do. I started making lists because my memory was shot. The attention span is still an issue for me, I think because I have so very much swirling around in my mind at all times and it is hard to focus. It has improved, now 16 mos. out, but I still battle it some. Take one day at a time, and do go see a counselor, it helped me tremendously. Take care.Jenni Halleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04992889076656822971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-80332370676855461112009-07-30T23:28:55.524-05:002009-07-30T23:28:55.524-05:00Glad to read your update.
Just had a few minutes ...Glad to read your update.<br /><br />Just had a few minutes to visit some of my blog friends tonight...<br /><br /> ....We have had an eventful summer...and my blog time has been little...always enjoy my visit to your blog.<br /><br />TeresaTeresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-31808423034465058462009-07-30T08:41:19.041-05:002009-07-30T08:41:19.041-05:00Angie, it is great to read this. I think that join...Angie, it is great to read this. I think that joining a gym is worth a lot of therapy, too. Good for you. (I am back at the Y doing yoga 3x a week, and it makes such a difference!) All that you describe sounds so healthy in the stages of the grieving process. <br /><br />Please NO apologies necessary. You have spent SO much time here on your blog, it is nurturing and reenergizing to take a break, too.<br /><br />I'm so very sorry about the camera. I hope that the guy who can do anything, if anything can be done, is able to salvage the hard drive. <br /><br />Always sending good thoughts and prayers your way.JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-39898166007605706712009-07-27T23:44:41.760-05:002009-07-27T23:44:41.760-05:00i think it's amazing that you are able to reco...i think it's amazing that you are able to recognize that part of you doesn't want it to get easier or better. that insight is really courageous. thanks for posting.katydidnothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15710011717146842223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-59004698197994797252009-07-27T16:08:28.815-05:002009-07-27T16:08:28.815-05:00Thanks for the update. I know all about boy fighti...Thanks for the update. I know all about boy fighting, it is up to the millioneth magnitude around here lately!!Prayers for your family from Tn.Jane In The Junglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08936518391049202659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-51018040875806698632009-07-24T06:10:20.401-05:002009-07-24T06:10:20.401-05:00I am just glad to know that you are still here. L...I am just glad to know that you are still here. Lack of creativity? You should check out my blog of late...boring. I think that sometimes our brains just need a break. I'm so glad to hear that you are processing (as a family) each in your own way. I think that when school is in session that will help a lot. Hang in there! My prayers are with you.oceangypsymomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152406544455093674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-82569113516153834402009-07-23T08:26:45.611-05:002009-07-23T08:26:45.611-05:00Thanks for the update. Hugs.Thanks for the update. Hugs.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592530066607069238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-23484994866497794622009-07-22T22:29:25.622-05:002009-07-22T22:29:25.622-05:00Hi, Angie.
We pray for you and the boys every day ...Hi, Angie.<br />We pray for you and the boys every day - for comfort and peace and just figuring out life from here on out. When we ran into you at Six Flags on the Screaming Eagle, the girls wanted to know who I was talking to and they thought it was cool to see you and know who we're always praying for. (They also wear their green Keep Believing bracelets all the time!) <br /><br />I still check in here several times a week to see if you've posted anything new - and I'll keep doing so. If you feel like doing it, go ahead. If not, then don't. So many of us will still be here when you feel like doing a quick update. No need to feel like you have to try to be creative, though it's hard for you not to be naturally.<br /><br />Sounds like you have a pretty good handle on things. I'm glad to hear the boys are talking with someone. And I'm glad to hear you will do so also. It's so normal not to want to let go of the pain and start healing - to not want things to get easier! I remember going through that when I lost my Dad - even though that loss doesn't truly compare to yours. In fact, I had to actually make a decision to really start the healing process because it felt like somehow I was betraying him - even though I knew he wouldn't want me to go through life sad. I knew he would want me to be happy again. <br /><br />We'll be praying for the hard drive data to be recovered! God cares about all the things that are truly important to us. Take care and know that many many people still pray for you daily! <br /><br />MarcieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-7182708970814535222009-07-22T17:18:31.475-05:002009-07-22T17:18:31.475-05:00You don't know me, but I've been reading y...You don't know me, but I've been reading your blog since just after Brian passed away (I don't even know how I stumbled upon it, but the title wrapped around my heart). I am praying for you and your sons, I also praying that the hard drive can be recovered. I'll keep reading, and believing.Pancy Fantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155407394757393455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-41943184316353070812009-07-22T10:44:36.860-05:002009-07-22T10:44:36.860-05:00God bless you and your family. You are in my praye...God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers. I think you are a very strong woman. I hope you can get your pictures out of the camera.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-17887345168278172492009-07-22T04:46:27.286-05:002009-07-22T04:46:27.286-05:00Just know that even if the murky lake water does e...Just know that even if the murky lake water does erase that data on the hard drive, you will ALWAYS have the data ingrained in your memories. I will hope and pray for you that the physical memories will be saved!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-50966546927198692642009-07-22T00:17:39.642-05:002009-07-22T00:17:39.642-05:00Just found your blog. You are an amazing woman...I...Just found your blog. You are an amazing woman...I'm guessing it doesn't feel that way all the time, but just know that even at first glance, I'm in awe of what you are dealing with and how you are holding it together. <br /><br />I look forward to getting to know you better and reading more!Krishttp://www.krobinson.blogs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-13578703979347713292009-07-21T22:12:41.638-05:002009-07-21T22:12:41.638-05:00I just wanted to stop by and say sorry for not com...I just wanted to stop by and say sorry for not commenting in such a long time. I have been gone a lot this summer. Trying to have fun...<br /><br />About the lack of attention span. It's totally normal. I've been told by other widows that this is perfectly normal. I too have the same problem. It's like someone can be talking to me and I think I'm paying attention but then at the same time I don't hear what they are saying. I've also done really odd things like forget my car is running. A few weeks ago I even put an entire gallon of milk in the cupboard instead of the fridge. I think it's just because we have so much going on in our mind, trying to figure out where to go next that we get side tracked. So don't worry...you are not alone in this! Ii'm always here for you.<br /><br />I'm glad you had a good vacation. I'm also glad you joined a gym. I started a gym in April and have been loving it. Working out does seem to be helping me a bit.<br /><br />Things are slowing down a bit for me. I'm going to try and send you an email really soon.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06981082337594834904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-17607494925929589232009-07-21T21:40:40.839-05:002009-07-21T21:40:40.839-05:00I think about you and the boys quite often, even t...I think about you and the boys quite often, even though we've not ever met or even chatted. You guys just truly reached out and 'touched' me one day and have left forever-footprints upon my heart. Funny thing is...I've been away fro several weeks with no internet access, come back today and here's an incredible update from you. :) <br /><br />I'm so, so truly sorry to hear about your camera incident and hope with ALL HOPE and praying BIG time, all data is salvageable! BELIEVE!!<br /><br />Sending great big (((HUGS))), lotsa love and prayers your way...G'Ma~rellaGrandma~rellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228977146743168149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-13594583929011468722009-07-21T20:26:10.513-05:002009-07-21T20:26:10.513-05:00So happy you felt like posting. Like the others ha...So happy you felt like posting. Like the others have said, we will be here when you feel like writing but when you don't, just know we are still here for you!memeskids.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028831459938970104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-51078711698659017012009-07-21T20:01:55.862-05:002009-07-21T20:01:55.862-05:00You are never boring. OK?You are never boring. OK?BOSSYhttp://iambossy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-48820895564892297712009-07-21T19:03:50.784-05:002009-07-21T19:03:50.784-05:00so glad to see your update! I am so sorry about yo...so glad to see your update! I am so sorry about your camera and am praying you can retrieve those priceless memories.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915955805101570563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-53904733288051977122009-07-21T16:30:43.558-05:002009-07-21T16:30:43.558-05:00Still reading. Still hoping for good things for yo...Still reading. Still hoping for good things for you...tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-48668999804465963162009-07-21T15:00:52.832-05:002009-07-21T15:00:52.832-05:00Greetings from someone who has to look at his watc...Greetings from someone who has to look at his watch each morning to figure out what day it is (not the date, the day of the week). You will get there. School starting will help, enforcing daily routines and sleep for the boys. Good move to wait out the summer before adding anything to your to-do list.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628242401829989256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-57524892668757106132009-07-21T12:49:47.008-05:002009-07-21T12:49:47.008-05:00I'm glad to see this update and to hear how th...I'm glad to see this update and to hear how things are going. I hope they are able to recover the data on the hard drive. Continuing to send prayers your way.Jainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666481569069955190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-7280804121716611082009-07-21T11:29:02.876-05:002009-07-21T11:29:02.876-05:00I'm glad you had such a great trip, regardless...I'm glad you had such a great trip, regardless of the camera incident! And I thought UNSALVAGEABLE was totally a word. <br /><br />How did you get your camera out of 15 foot of water? That's what I really want to know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811460930343769653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-83475419308105613432009-07-20T23:40:26.066-05:002009-07-20T23:40:26.066-05:00You don't owe us any apologies, my dear!
You ...You don't owe us any apologies, my dear!<br /><br />You have alot on your plate right now, and noone can remember everything. <br /><br />My friend lost her husband and 15 year old daughter in a car accident and she found counseling to be very helpful, so I imagine your boys will find it very comforting as well.<br /><br />You just do as much as you want or can, when you want or can, or don't do it all. It's about what's best for you. If it's a great outlet, wonderful, write. If it's stressful, don't write. No pressure.momsthewordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519343990735608713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-5165735449949949652009-07-20T23:05:56.627-05:002009-07-20T23:05:56.627-05:00Thanks for the update, but don't worry about t...Thanks for the update, but don't worry about the lapse in time. I check in every night no matter what, so take your time...live life & enjoy those sweet boys. We'll be here when you have time to blog.<br /><br />And I'll join in praying that the camera fixin' guy can recover the data!!!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01606570803094936934noreply@blogger.com