Comments on: A Long December…or, one for my mother Nancy http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/ The No Preaching, No Lies, Advice-You-'ll-Actually-Use Beauty Blog Mon, 22 Mar 2010 07:17:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: bettie http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9869 bettie Sun, 14 Dec 2008 03:16:25 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9869 Nadine, you've shown all your loyal readers that you know how to weather a storm and deal with all the unexpected messes life can throw at you. Be strong for your mama and be sure to tell her how proud we are of you! Nadine, you’ve shown all your loyal readers that you know how to weather a storm and deal with all the unexpected messes life can throw at you. Be strong for your mama and be sure to tell her how proud we are of you!

]]> By: mel http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9814 mel Sat, 13 Dec 2008 05:31:17 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9814 I have one of your books and enjoy your blog but have never posted before. Cancer took my father a year and a half ago. I'm sorry for what you're going through and hope that your memories continue to offer you comfort. I have one of your books and enjoy your blog but have never posted before. Cancer took my father a year and a half ago. I’m sorry for what you’re going through and hope that your memories continue to offer you comfort.

]]> By: willikat http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9810 willikat Sat, 13 Dec 2008 02:40:24 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9810 Cancer is a bitch. I hope that your mom can be comfortable and happy at this time, and that you can find peace. I hope she makes a miraculous turnaround. know that we're all pulling for you and her. Cancer is a bitch. I hope that your mom can be comfortable and happy at this time, and that you can find peace. I hope she makes a miraculous turnaround. know that we’re all pulling for you and her.

]]> By: Amber http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9797 Amber Fri, 12 Dec 2008 21:20:35 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9797 Nadine, I'm thinking of you! I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's condition and am wishing the best for her. Amber Nadine, I’m thinking of you! I’m so sorry to hear about your mother’s condition and am wishing the best for her.

Amber

]]> By: Elizabeth http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9734 Elizabeth Fri, 12 Dec 2008 01:44:08 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9734 I am so so sorry to hear about this and I am thinking of you and your family... At least you can all be together now and your post was just so positive - stay strong. xx, E I am so so sorry to hear about this and I am thinking of you and your family… At least you can all be together now and your post was just so positive - stay strong. xx, E

]]> By: Elizabeth http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9731 Elizabeth Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:49:55 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9731 How beautiful of you to be so vulnerable right now. I am holding you, your mother and your family in the most tender of embraces. I am praying that you are all enveloped with healing light filled with faith and compassion and love. How beautiful of you to be so vulnerable right now. I am holding you, your mother and your family in the most tender of embraces. I am praying that you are all enveloped with healing light filled with faith and compassion and love.

]]> By: Lela http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9716 Lela Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:30:07 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9716 Nadine, I am so sorry to hear this. I am a faithful reader of your blog and a fan of your book. I am a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training - I'm currently training to run a marathon for them - and would be happy to keep your mom in mind while I am running. xo Nadine,
I am so sorry to hear this. I am a faithful reader of your blog and a fan of your book.

I am a member of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training - I’m currently training to run a marathon for them - and would be happy to keep your mom in mind while I am running.

xo

]]> By: Jennifer http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9702 Jennifer Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:18:45 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9702 Nadine, I'm thinking about you and your family. I'm in Houston too if you want to get together with a friend from the blogosphere. xoxo, Jennifer Nadine,

I’m thinking about you and your family. I’m in Houston too if you want to get together with a friend from the blogosphere.

xoxo,

Jennifer

]]> By: Melissa http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9699 Melissa Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:58:31 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9699 Nadine, I've been reading your blog for a long time, and I am so sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with you -- I hope this doesn't make you feel worse, but just so you know, right after reading this I went to call my mom ... and then she called me 2 minutes later, lol. You're right about appreciating and remembering the good things about our loved ones, even though we may not (and my mother and I have opposite personalities that clash sometimes) always get along with them, fight, or whatever. I agree with a previous commenter: if it helps you, by all means keep writing and get it out. Even though you may not think so, you sound so incredibly strong even now. I wish you and your family all the best, and hope. Nadine,

I’ve been reading your blog for a long time, and I am so sorry to hear this! My thoughts and prayers are with you — I hope this doesn’t make you feel worse, but just so you know, right after reading this I went to call my mom … and then she called me 2 minutes later, lol. You’re right about appreciating and remembering the good things about our loved ones, even though we may not (and my mother and I have opposite personalities that clash sometimes) always get along with them, fight, or whatever.

I agree with a previous commenter: if it helps you, by all means keep writing and get it out. Even though you may not think so, you sound so incredibly strong even now. I wish you and your family all the best, and hope.

]]> By: Tamara http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9666 Tamara Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:03:42 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9666 Nadine, That was beautifully written and it brought tears to my eyes. I can't imagine how difficult this must be, especially during the Christmas season. I feel like it sounds so trite and cliche, but ever since I caught the gist of this over Facebook, I've been praying for strength for you and your family and will continue to do se. Nadine,

That was beautifully written and it brought tears to my eyes. I can’t imagine how difficult this must be, especially during the Christmas season. I feel like it sounds so trite and cliche, but ever since I caught the gist of this over Facebook, I’ve been praying for strength for you and your family and will continue to do se.

]]> By: jam http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9663 jam Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:45:52 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9663 That was beautiful Nadine. Brought me to tears. I am terribly sorry to hear about your mother, and if blogging helps you deal with your pain, continue to do so because I, as well as many others, will always be here to read. That was beautiful Nadine. Brought me to tears. I am terribly sorry to hear about your mother, and if blogging helps you deal with your pain, continue to do so because I, as well as many others, will always be here to read.

]]> By: Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9658 Susan at Sticky,Gooey,Creamy,Chewy Thu, 11 Dec 2008 05:11:25 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9658 I'm so very sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my father to cancer two years ago and I know how sad and helpless you must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care. I’m so very sorry to hear about your mom. I lost my father to cancer two years ago and I know how sad and helpless you must be feeling. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.

]]> By: Elizabeth in GA http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9653 Elizabeth in GA Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:54:13 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9653 Nadine- I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. You are so right about the small things being the important things. As someone who likes to gloss over things and focus on the big picture (except for when writing), I've also noticed this in the last few years. I am fortunate to come from a family that is "all in the details" and does whatever can be done to achieve the "nice life" (and perhaps it's why I don't-- I've taken it for granted). But I've noticed lately that the nicest memories in life are all in the details, and all in going to the extra effort-- those small moments you spend with people, the tasteful things you surround yourself with, the small gifts you receive from a loved one out of the blue or a special day spent together. While this is a rough time, one of the roughest you may meet, you can take comfort in the fact that you have a mom that had those special moments to give, and lots of love. Nadine-

I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

You are so right about the small things being the important things. As someone who likes to gloss over things and focus on the big picture (except for when writing), I’ve also noticed this in the last few years. I am fortunate to come from a family that is “all in the details” and does whatever can be done to achieve the “nice life” (and perhaps it’s why I don’t– I’ve taken it for granted). But I’ve noticed lately that the nicest memories in life are all in the details, and all in going to the extra effort– those small moments you spend with people, the tasteful things you surround yourself with, the small gifts you receive from a loved one out of the blue or a special day spent together.

While this is a rough time, one of the roughest you may meet, you can take comfort in the fact that you have a mom that had those special moments to give, and lots of love.

]]> By: Meg http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9644 Meg Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:41:58 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9644 Nadine, I'm sorry to hear that your mom is not doing well. Keep positive and forget about the what ifs. Your mom certainly raised you to be a strong, independent, successful woman and I'm sure she is very happy and proud that this is what you've become already. Sending love, well wishes and good thoughts to you, your mom and the rest of your family. --Meg Nadine,

I’m sorry to hear that your mom is not doing well. Keep positive and forget about the what ifs. Your mom certainly raised you to be a strong, independent, successful woman and I’m sure she is very happy and proud that this is what you’ve become already.

Sending love, well wishes and good thoughts to you, your mom and the rest of your family.

–Meg

]]> By: cluft http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9637 cluft Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:56:42 +0000 http://jolienadine.com/blog/2008/12/10/a-long-december/#comment-9637 Dear Nadine, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's health declining. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time. Sending wishes of health and peace, cluft Dear Nadine,

I am so sorry to hear about your mom’s health declining. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Sending wishes of health and peace,
cluft

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