tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post2297496659746337899..comments2023-11-03T11:55:43.684-04:00Comments on My Thoughtful Spot…: Life-Altering Events~Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-40322280790134265212011-05-30T22:55:02.513-04:002011-05-30T22:55:02.513-04:00Dang, pally, you've been through a lot. Sheesh...Dang, pally, you've been through a lot. Sheesh. I think you've had lots of transformations--both good and bad. I hope you are in a good place now--made stronger by your past and your decision to move past all that crap.Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07042143254001890567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-65701777981452052902011-05-30T22:45:57.003-04:002011-05-30T22:45:57.003-04:00PS. Parents "kind and dear" are not alwa...PS. Parents "kind and dear" are not always biological... they aren't always called "parents" and don't always come at birth; but God gives them to us all. :) In one way or another, when the time is right for us... I know He does! :)Corine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353150427363546277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-51559746671805171772011-05-30T22:41:33.318-04:002011-05-30T22:41:33.318-04:00Tracy - I love you! And it blows me away to think ...Tracy - I love you! And it blows me away to think what you have been through! I am proud of you for not making those tough moments the ones that most affected you and who you allowed yourself to become. You are a beautiful person. You deserve your beautiful husband and son and I am so happy for you. Please go to my blog and ask yourself the question, "Who Am I?" I LOVE who you are, Tracy! THANK YOU for inspiring us all with the example of getting through tough times and making yourself beautiful! YOU ARE A BEAUTIFUL INSPIRATION! Thank you! Thank you! :D<br />Your friend, Corine :DCorine Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05353150427363546277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-26947689025383734522011-05-30T06:07:04.531-04:002011-05-30T06:07:04.531-04:00Here is proof that the greatest happiness can grow...Here is proof that the greatest happiness can grow out of the worst experiences. Eventually. <br />A painful, horrible young life creates all kinds of self-destructive coping strategies, and it seems as if the self-destruction will go on forever.<br />And then it stops. Thank God.<br /><br /><i>"But Love has pitched his mansion in<br />The place of excrement;<br />For nothing can be sole or whole<br />That has not been rent."</i><br />~from CRAZY JANE TALKS WITH THE BISHOP by William Butler YeatsJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-23796798141624958452011-05-29T03:47:12.264-04:002011-05-29T03:47:12.264-04:00I missed your post yesterday, but this one is so u...I missed your post yesterday, but this one is so uplifting and I'm amazed how strong you are.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-75771665165130990882011-05-28T09:54:32.635-04:002011-05-28T09:54:32.635-04:00Wow - what a powerful post. It says so much about ...Wow - what a powerful post. It says so much about you that you were able to move past the traumatic experiences in your past and devote yourself to loving and nurturing your wonderful little boy - you are an inspiration!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-20073270225824403962011-05-28T09:32:39.995-04:002011-05-28T09:32:39.995-04:00I love that the life-altering/transformational eve...I love that the life-altering/transformational event in your life was the result of a conscious decision, and came out of new life.<br />Great post - you keep it real, and it sounds like your are quite grounded - the past is the past, and it molds us, but we can choose to be transformed as you have been. What strength of character - what love for life.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-21138785797361548882011-05-28T09:06:30.772-04:002011-05-28T09:06:30.772-04:00Well-written post, Tracy. It is so true that becom...Well-written post, Tracy. It is so true that becoming a mother changes the whole way you view the world. I know that was true for me.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-77477025984650114912011-05-28T08:43:28.276-04:002011-05-28T08:43:28.276-04:00It is amazing what a child can do to our lives and...It is amazing what a child can do to our lives and what we will do for our child. Truly they are a gift and we are fortunate to have them.<br /><br />It sounds like you have been through so much Tracy but yet have found your way. I am sure there is always those daily struggles but keeping your life focused on your little family lights the way!<br /><br />Sending you extra big hugs today Tracy!<br />xo CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885238657002176243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-64517110680632389842011-05-27T22:24:22.501-04:002011-05-27T22:24:22.501-04:00Wow. You've come a long way, and through a lo...Wow. You've come a long way, and through a lot! Beautiful post!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-15941218470072777432011-05-27T19:31:05.894-04:002011-05-27T19:31:05.894-04:00There were similar events in my early life that ma...There were similar events in my early life that made my self esteem so nonexistent but then God gives you children and they help you see how truly important you are to them and then the grandchildren come and you can enjoy all that you have truly been blessed with. Luckily for me I have very few memories growing up and I feel my life began 45 years ago when I met and married Don. Take care my friend.Donniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06665597376389301581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-62556191150195734242011-05-27T18:32:41.493-04:002011-05-27T18:32:41.493-04:00Wow, child, any one of those would have taken a le...Wow, child, any one of those would have taken a lesser person down. I am so impressed at the journey you have taken and the destination you have reached inspite of the trip. Kudos.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-15918825440022096022011-05-27T17:14:46.622-04:002011-05-27T17:14:46.622-04:00You're a true survivor and an amazing woman! I...You're a true survivor and an amazing woman! I'm so glad you are now blessed with a beautiful and wonderful family!! Yay for you! Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-64022763826381233922011-05-27T16:02:27.851-04:002011-05-27T16:02:27.851-04:00Oh my goodness, what a post. There is so much sad...Oh my goodness, what a post. There is so much sadness, hope and love here. You have been through such a lot and have triumphed through the love of your family, which is amazing.<br /><br />I haven't dropped by your blog for a while and I've got a bit of catching up to do, Tracy.<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />xxJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07159166921836676091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-47002943518997820892011-05-27T15:39:00.835-04:002011-05-27T15:39:00.835-04:00This is a powerful post and I admire you that you ...This is a powerful post and I admire you that you could tell us all of this. I pray this will help someone as well as yourself.<br />I'm so glad I could help you back up your blog!<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-538097061291593242011-05-27T15:30:24.175-04:002011-05-27T15:30:24.175-04:00You are so brave and have such strength! Many are ...You are so brave and have such strength! Many are afraid to speak of this, but I believe only then can we be free. You can see that you are surrounded by love from everywhere. You are a beautiful and valuable person, though you were not made to feel that way. No child or young person should ever have to go through this. But God is an amazing healer and has brought you to the other side, I think you will be able to help others in a wonderful way. Many blessings to you, my friend.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-17177292719583415842011-05-27T13:48:55.308-04:002011-05-27T13:48:55.308-04:00It is the part of my life, that has been life chan...It is the part of my life, that has been life changing. It is becoming a parent! Beautiful post!Kim@stuffcould....https://www.blogger.com/profile/03566751822418137457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-87771283854331618432011-05-27T13:43:42.552-04:002011-05-27T13:43:42.552-04:00Isn't it ironic that the most life-altering mo...Isn't it ironic that the most life-altering moments in both of our lives became the time which we CHOSE and took the attitude to BE HAPPY. AND--we both found that happiness through LOVE. <br /><br />I am sorry for ALL that you went through. My situation was NOTHING like yours. Yours was much worse. BUT--you did choose to make the necessary changes in your life to find happiness --and give that precious child a chance for the type of life which you should have had. God Bless You, my Friend... Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Hugs and Much Love,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-62823685615078895172011-05-27T13:40:14.027-04:002011-05-27T13:40:14.027-04:00What an open an honest post (and I can't help ...What an open an honest post (and I can't help but love the Ohio State stuff in the photo :))<br /><br />Kari<br />http://dogisgodinreverse.comKari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-89151884634115977732011-05-27T12:02:00.455-04:002011-05-27T12:02:00.455-04:00I'm so glad you made the decision to embrace l...I'm so glad you made the decision to embrace life with the coming of your precious son! And, I'm sure you are a stronger person for all that you've been through. I cannot imagine how terrible it must be to have no extended family. They are the treasures of my life and I will be even more thankful for them. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I look forward to enjoying the wonderfulness of your life in the future.<br /><br />Best,<br />BonnieFrom the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00789641912016566894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-81212199837508019002011-05-27T11:46:33.603-04:002011-05-27T11:46:33.603-04:00You show strength in so many ways in this post, Tr...You show strength in so many ways in this post, Tracy. I think you are so right that whatever else life has given us, there is no more life-altering event than becoming a parent. There was a time when I would have thought that nothing could be more life-altering than the deaths of my parents when I was 18, but becoming a mother was indeed a transformation.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-21031015494156569382011-05-27T11:33:36.610-04:002011-05-27T11:33:36.610-04:00Are we sisters? My background is similar and I fe...Are we sisters? My background is similar and I feel your pain and applaud your strength. Take care and know that you're not alone.Kay Dennisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02646717192332313215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-66870838795158041132011-05-27T11:13:14.708-04:002011-05-27T11:13:14.708-04:00Yep, life is what we make it, not what someone els...Yep, life is what we make it, not what someone else makes for us. Have a great weekend!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-64405407078752195102011-05-27T11:05:45.319-04:002011-05-27T11:05:45.319-04:00To be honest I couldn't believe you ever had a...To be honest I couldn't believe you ever had any problems. Your present life sounds so nice, except for writing those IEP's.Someone said all the good in someone's life eventually drowns all the bad.I always hope for the best for all I know and have met.You are a good friend to know.<br /><br />SteveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4231905524448702799.post-90344463873760607112011-05-27T11:01:03.545-04:002011-05-27T11:01:03.545-04:00Hi Y'all,
The fingerprints, the touch of God ...Hi Y'all,<br /><br />The fingerprints, the touch of God and He gives us but this one moment in time. Live it fully.<br /><br />BrownDog's HumanHawk aka BrownDoghttp://browndogcbr.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com