tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post383305837818287717..comments2023-10-18T12:10:22.965-04:00Comments on Mountain Momma: A Walk to RememberAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07859054715459355896noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-9067414141150125042008-03-31T11:37:00.000-04:002008-03-31T11:37:00.000-04:00My therapist tells me to "eat right, sleep right, ...My therapist tells me to "eat right, sleep right, and get a little exercise." Most days I just want her to shut up, but the "Get a little exercise." Darned if she's right. And walking is the only thing I can do since my accident (three years ago). It helps, it really does. Hang in there!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-91575326974364951222008-03-30T13:24:00.000-04:002008-03-30T13:24:00.000-04:00I love how music can do that for us - keep us goin...I love how music can do that for us - keep us going, show us a new way to look at things. I'm not sure that what doesn't kill us makes us stronger, but it sure gives us a new perspective!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12051174636017409935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-34890747943261736452008-03-29T23:42:00.000-04:002008-03-29T23:42:00.000-04:00you are so right Stella, the crap always makes you...you are so right Stella, the crap always makes you stronger...you will come out the other side a much better person than before...I promise!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07609471622265969310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-87483996220193287872008-03-29T12:51:00.000-04:002008-03-29T12:51:00.000-04:00What? No John Denver?On a serious note...we have ...What? No John Denver?<BR/><BR/>On a serious note...we have had a ton of drama since our son was born almost six years ago. We were heavily in debt from renovating our house, then my son was born with TONS of health problems. He had eight surgeries in five years and still faces two heart surgeries. He's still getting OT and speech too. We started our own business, it failed. Life has been hard. BUT, I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. There is a reason you're going through all this crap. Hang in there.Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-68820264551180603102008-03-29T02:14:00.000-04:002008-03-29T02:14:00.000-04:00I'm so happy to hear you made it to the top of the...I'm so happy to hear you made it to the top of the hill to experience all of that reflection and thought. Keep doing it and you'll have such a beautiful tushie, really. All the people I know who've lost weight and look fabulous and the ones who walk and run hills.<BR/><BR/>It's almost as if that walk and each purposeful track that played on your iPod was meant to be. Really, everything seems to flow so nicely for you.<BR/><BR/>You'll be alright, hun. Really, you are such a trooper. Just keep walking, listening, thinking and writing your thoughts out - it's so therapeutic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492761626352593047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-4278673062488776002008-03-28T22:57:00.000-04:002008-03-28T22:57:00.000-04:00Oh, Alison,I wish I could give you a hug. I am so ...Oh, Alison,<BR/><BR/>I wish I could give you a hug. I am so sorry that all these things have happened in a short span of time. Heck, I am sorry they happened at all.<BR/> When I first met you, I thought to myself, not going to fall to pieces like you do Rachel, if she sees a mole scuttle across the floor. Then I got to know you and I became convinced you were more than just "tough". I saw you deal with people who didn't take the time to get to know you. I saw how they affected you. You were and are a wonderful compassionate and tough (in a good way- we can't all fall apart because moles remind of us of vermin and happen to be visiting the preschool we work in unexpectedly) human being who is secure enough with herself to show her emotions. I think it's great you used the time on the walk to reflect and to release your anger, your fears, your stresses, your disappointments. Remember it's ok to be tough about moles or vermin, after all they are the scariest creatures on the Earth - are they not? But it's not ok to be tough on yourself and think that you have to hold everything inside. So good for you!!! You allowed yourself time to get in touch with your feelings and not brush them aside to fulfill one of your many roles in life. Keep up the exercise and have fun doing it!!! <BR/>Talk to you soon!!!<BR/>smiles, Rachel<BR/><BR/>Ps. It's late so pardon the length and maybe the poor writing. LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-57753236177023608612008-03-27T20:44:00.000-04:002008-03-27T20:44:00.000-04:00It won't break you because you are so strong. Alth...It won't break you because you are so strong. Although, there is nothing wrong with breaking down for the pure, sweet, release of it. You have been through so much, allow yourself to process that in whatever form you need to. Know you have people here in bloggy land who will be there if you need a shoulder to lean on. And, btw, your taste in music totally rocks. I really do think we are twin souls, babe! Come hang out on Long Island. Seriously, there is an open door policy at me casa.ConverseMommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09964215682943025507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-81875208204669971632008-03-27T16:50:00.000-04:002008-03-27T16:50:00.000-04:00Magnificent post girlfriend. This is some of your...Magnificent post girlfriend. This is some of your finest writing yet, I think. And, you summed it up perfectly at the end.LunaNikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981677669711596784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-6287275687344170592008-03-27T13:48:00.000-04:002008-03-27T13:48:00.000-04:00Oh you know the Frou Frous. I love them...also I a...Oh you know the Frou Frous. I love them...also I am in love with Simon & Garkunle...but Billy Joel fan here too. You might like a groupd called the Postal Service...a little different, but listen to them...you will love them! try the song Recycled Air...pretty good :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843200092492177826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-40677800965972503972008-03-27T13:09:00.000-04:002008-03-27T13:09:00.000-04:00Wow, Stella...what a great, heartfelt post. As a ...Wow, Stella...what a great, heartfelt post. As a girl who has a "thing" about music and lyrics, I'm not surprised at all that the music on your iPod made you think about your life like that. You'll get through it. I'm sure of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880172708754982238.post-83785935846442143732008-03-27T08:50:00.000-04:002008-03-27T08:50:00.000-04:00I love how music sometimes reads our minds and set...I love how music sometimes reads our minds and sets the tone.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there. I know it is cheesy and I have told you before but I really believe it is in God's hands. We are so young and have so much to look forward to.<BR/><BR/>Have a good day, Stella the stripper/teacher. LOL. :)OHmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12712111068636100187noreply@blogger.com