Date: 6/10/2005 7:12:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
My aunt Jo-Anne. She's an amazing woman.. lost most of her siblings and both of her parents before she was 16. Widowed at 24 with two small children. And still she loves without fear.  |
Date: 6/10/2005 7:13:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
Sandra sounds pretty amazing, too  |
Date: 6/10/2005 7:22:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62876
Wow - Merc...she must be a STRONG woman. I love these stories.  |
Date: 6/10/2005 7:23:00 AM
From Authorid: 62100
You know..I don't think that I really do..isn't that sad???  |
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Date: 6/10/2005 7:33:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62876
Xy...no it isn't sad. I am someone who needs one. I can get all wrapped up in my little world sometimes, and I need someone to bring me back to reality. |
Date: 6/10/2005 8:16:00 AM
From Authorid: 15228
My friend Susan. Her son is autistic, her daughter is ADHD...I've been watching her kids this summer 3 days a week and I don't know how she does it. Zach will probably live with her always, she has so much patience with that boy...by the end of the day I'm worn out...but at least I get a break, she never will.  |
Date: 6/10/2005 8:46:00 AM
From Authorid: 62927
My sister is my touchstone. So much like me, but sees the world so differently. I can say anything and she feels the same but reacts differently. Hip Chik your post makes me feel more blessed because I realize that in close second are three more close people that challenge adversity beautifully. *Hugz* Celtic River  |
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Date: 6/10/2005 8:50:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
My husband's grandmother's are pretty amazing, too. Both of them. When my kids start driving me nuts and I'm feling like a failure as a mother, I think of Grandma Mary and the fact that she raised 8 kids and did it alone.... 50 years ago when none of the opportunities we have today were available to her. She had a pharmacy degree, but couldn't use it. It kicks me in the tush and gets me out of my self-pity. When I feel scared, I think about Grandma Marie. She was part of the French Resistance and fire bombed out of her home by the French Army. Her husband was killed, their home destroyed and she and my father-in-law, who was just over a year old, barely made it out. If she can survive that, I can deal with the piddly stuff in my life. Mary is now 93 and Marie is 85... both are still going strong |
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Date: 6/10/2005 8:52:00 AM
From Authorid: 10245
I'm sorry... that should be the German Army, up there. |
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Date: 6/10/2005 9:56:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62876
Kelly...Sandy is the same way. She will probably always have her daughter and it is a great source of concern for her, because she doesn't want her in a home, and she doesn't want the burden to fall on her other daughter. They are looking into some new technology, but no matter how wonderful the surgery is, nothing can make her self-sufficient. |
Date: 6/10/2005 9:58:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62876
Celtic - that is awesome, and I am glad this post can help you to recognize the strength in people  |
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Date: 6/10/2005 10:00:00 AM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62876
Awesome stories, Merc! Amazing what some folks can overcome. I could handle my home, my job, but something happening to one of my children; I don't even want to think or know that pain. |
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Date: 6/10/2005 12:34:00 PM ( From Author )
From Authorid: 62876
Sweet AO....she would probably be honored. I know I would be. |
Date: 6/10/2005 7:22:00 PM
From Authorid: 21435
Hip Chik Sandra does indeed sound like a remarkable lady. I guess for me, my "touchstone" would be my older brother, Harry. He was always there for my parents and goes out of his way to be decent to everyone. I wish that I could be more like him. This was a good idea for a post and I now, I need to call Harry. Thanks and Write on....  |
