tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post1980010686083253758..comments2023-10-31T11:30:53.528-04:00Comments on Master of Irony: Needed: One toddler that I can't haveJust Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01085642883987294862noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-75496145509244281792012-02-18T15:23:56.181-05:002012-02-18T15:23:56.181-05:00Becky, your comment came in while I was writing th...Becky, your comment came in while I was writing the novella above.<br /><br />I'm so sorry to hear about your father's death. I will pray now for your peace, comfort and stamina today and in the coming days. I've lost both parents at much younger ages and it's tough. You've had your dad as a fixture in your life for so many years. Isn't it strange to walk the earth that is somehow changed because he's not here, too?<br /><br />Blessings, Becky.<br /><br />In Jesus' love, Michal<br /><br />BTW, Jen, please send my note to Becky because you have her email and she might be too busy to read this comment. Thanks.Michal Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680002305753968190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-91014009668525959382012-02-18T15:18:31.686-05:002012-02-18T15:18:31.686-05:00Yes, your niece is incredibly special and you'...Yes, your niece is incredibly special and you're a wonderful aunt and that's the way it is. I'm sorry that you've been wounded. You will continue to have much joy in your role as Super Aunt Jen and it will be the right mix for the family.<br /><br />I'm at the computer because I've been helping a friend with a legal declaration about child custody and visitation. I worked from the time I got home from school in the afternoon yesterday until 1:30 a.m. without a break. Then I kept falling asleep in a warm (but shallow and safe!!) bathtub until 4:30 a.m. -I was trying so hard to finish it so she'd have it early this morning when she would presumably be able to work on it. When I slept in and then checked email, she'd changed her mind about my editing and said "Don't worry about it. Just read it (33 pages) to get to know me. I'm satisfied that I've made my point with the judge..." I did a LOT of work to make it clearer and improve the timelines, grammar, etc. so I hope she finds time to use my material. I worked another couple hours to polish it up this morning but I haven't heard back from her and I know she has a 90th birthday party for her grandma. Lord, what's up? Why did I work so hard and lose some stuff that didn't save and then hear this morning..."Oh, by the way, don't worry about editing...???"<br /><br />She's a wonderful friend whom I met at a church. She's a marvelously recovering meth addict who has devoted herself to her two kids, one of whom was born at 6 mos. gestation and had a stroke before birth. He is blind, has cerebral palsy and more. His condition was due to his premature birth brought on by pre-eclampsia and apparently has nothing to do with her drug use in the first trimester. She has a perfectly healthy and bright daughter born about 18 months later after the same start. BTW, she'd also had extensive unsuccessful fertility treatments in a prior marriage and was flabbergasted that she became pregnant. She's now a healthy, recovering and uber-devoted loving mother. Born again, of course, and leaning heavily on Christian support of all kinds. Her large church even has a special needs kids Sunday school class.<br /><br />(So don't talk to me about having kids as an accessory. I don't mean YOU but so many people think it's "cute" to have a baby. It's an incredible responsibility from pre-conception until eternity ends.)<br /><br />The kids' dad is an active user, grower and dealer who hasn't shown any proper interest in his kids, especially the disabled son, and now wants visitation and has even threatened to take custody of the healthy daughter. Please pray that the judge orders him to get treatment, parenting classes, etc. I'm pretty sure he won't jump through those hoops. My friend wants their kids to have a healthy dad but of course, doesn't want them exposed to him in his current state. Please pray if you're so moved.<br /><br />We just had a horrible tragedy in our area which received national news coverage when Josh Powell torched his home and two little sons when he didn't get his way with visitation so it's unnerving to have crazy men running around.<br /><br />Hope your night went well! So you're a Facebooker?<br /><br />I'll find a scripture for us and then get away from this screen.<br /><br />"I am praying the Holy Spirit infuses you with His strength and His hope!" Psalm 18:32Michal Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17680002305753968190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-76113674308143019002012-02-18T15:04:31.588-05:002012-02-18T15:04:31.588-05:00Jen - I am sorry I haven't been around... my ...Jen - I am sorry I haven't been around... my 92 year old dad passed away last night. I will try to catch up when things calm down here.<br /><br />I just wanted you to know that I "skim" when I can and that you are still in my thoughts and prayers.<br /><br />BeckyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21050713.post-12995666775776788372012-02-18T10:12:18.917-05:002012-02-18T10:12:18.917-05:00I am always surprised how many people feel that it...I am always surprised how many people feel that it is their business to comment on my childlessness and/or lack of a husband. When one of my co-workers was bugging me about having children, I actually went so far as to tell her that I had a medical condition that would make it unwise to have children. She then suggested that I adopt. What could I say?<br /><br />I'm glad you get to see so much of your niece.Jean Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826037279061710386noreply@blogger.com