Comments | keppiehed: You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have ...

keppiehed

You take the good, you take the bad, you take them both and then you have ...

Jun 24, 2013 10:32

... a theme song to an 80's sitcom?

( clickies for the facts of life as it is and has been this year )

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rubyelf June 24 2013, 15:00:22 UTC

Thank you for letting us know what's going on with you. If you can't do that as often as you want to, we'll still be here whenever you can. And I wish you didn't have to go through everything you do, especially while trying to be a caregiver to someone else... if there's ever anything I can do to cheer you up or to help, please tell me.

keppiehed June 24 2013, 15:06:42 UTC

Well, you certainly have your hands full, too, so I feel bad complaining! If anything cheers me up, it's reading about how much better you seem to be doing these days. I know things are far from perfect for you, but you seem a little happier this season. I am in awe of your ability to run. I wish I were in shape enough to do that!!

rubyelf June 24 2013, 16:27:54 UTC

I was in LOUSY shape when I started the program two months ago. Jogging for ONE minute at a time just about killed me. Now I jog for half an hour and I do it almost every day because I HAVE TO and I LOVE IT which is really weird. And you're strong enough mentally to do it, I have no doubt... just that your body wouldn't cooperate.

And I am better... better than I've been in a while. As long as I'm in peace and quiet and I can dedicate the time to taking care of myself, I am. It still doesn't take much stress to crack me.

keppiehed June 24 2013, 16:43:58 UTC

Well, you've been through SO much, and it takes a long time to heal. It doesn't take much to get really stressed out again but I am so glad to hear that you are taking the steps you need to be healthy. It's so hard to take time for yourself, and to take the energy to exercise and make all the routines for a peaceful existence, but I hope that with it will all get better for you in time. You sound great when you post entries about your nature walks and you tell us about the local flora; I can tell it is a passion of yours. It's wonderful to see you happy and not under pressure. Slowly, I hope that feeling will spread to other things, too. I am rooting for you!

hbart June 24 2013, 17:22:00 UTC

*Pets you* (gently of course). I probably owe you a huge e-mail, but today is go-live day at work. Came in early, no lunch, staying late ... I am literally hiding in the supply closet for a five minute mental health break. Hang in there, and Ill talk to you soon!

keppiehed June 24 2013, 17:26:20 UTC

yay! I'm part of your mental health break! :D I am on my way to PT and then later on I am going to write you a return e-mail in response to abandoned house stories. yay! (we have such fun!!) But omg, I had no idea today was your big day. Good luck hardly covers it, but have a whole bunch and just keep your head down and get through the best you can. *huge hugs*

similiesslip June 24 2013, 19:31:20 UTC

Man. I don't know what to say. I really, really hope you will be ok.

keppiehed June 25 2013, 10:42:09 UTC

Oh, I'll be good! And believe it or not, I take a lot of inspiration from you. Look at all of the amazing things you have done. I was going to say this year, but when I stop and think, it's been way longer than a year. You've had some truly roller coaster-like changes to your life, and you are a real example of grace under pressure. How are YOU doing these days?

hwango June 24 2013, 20:24:53 UTC

Just reading this made my whole body hurt. I'm glad you're hanging in there, though. Gentle internet hugs!

keppiehed June 25 2013, 10:49:02 UTC

Oh, you are the of the people that I most regret losing touch with. I see that you have had some projects in the works, and I hope that you don't get discouraged, because I often think to myself that you are REALLY talented. Of course it doesn't do you much good that I am just sitting here and thinking it to myself, but I really do admire your talent and I would but your Threadless T design in a heartbeat!

bluegerl June 24 2013, 21:05:52 UTC

You know what's what this end. AND I am so looking forward now. WILL try I really will try... and we'll manage.. and I'm fitter than you by the sound of it!

Congrats to Nellie... and tell Thomas I seriously want to know all about his hopes and wishes. See you!! I WILL! Oh love, hugs ever so gently.

keppiehed June 25 2013, 10:53:18 UTC

I asked the kids if they could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would they go, and you are not going to believe their answer ... they said they wanted to go to France to see Nana Lizzie Blue!! (Well, I'll be perfectly honest: four of them said that, and Thomas said he wanted to go to Giza to see the pyramid there) So I was really surprised, I thought they would say Disneyworld or some such. Anyway, I told them that I hoped you might come here to visit them someday, and they were so shocked and delighted. It would be such a happy event for us all. I can't wait! It has cheered me to no end, the thought of you coming. Now just hurry up and get here before I am nothing but a pile of string and bones on the floor!! :D *hugs*

bluegerl June 25 2013, 13:03:09 UTC

Oh My.. and wouldn't I LOVE to have them stay too. And they could come via Egypt and see the Pyramids - all of them! Golly, could meet you there ( ... )

keppiehed June 25 2013, 22:08:47 UTC

Dryfoot fishing, I have never heard of that! I love it! Well, you are certainly a more adventurous lot than I am. You are all free to go poking around all over the place and scrambling up pyramids and whatnot, and I will wait back at the hotel with one of those drinks in hand that has a tiny umbrella in it, what do you think of that? :D ( ... )

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