Comments for Shucking the oyster that is my world.

Comment on Extraordinary by Jiff

Jiff — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:17:24 +0000

Ok…I’m crying… a lot. I am so glad you came to this realization. Moo moo is the best. :)

Comment on Extraordinary by Tina

Tina — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:02:16 +0000

Wow. I mean… wow. After sitting here staring blankly at the screen, my heart literally bursting at the seams, I realize how incredibly blessed I am to have you as MY daughter. Mine. Of ALL the people on the whole planet that God could have given you to, and he chose ME! What a miracle, huh? You don’t remember, but when you were very young, up till age four or so, we were VERY close. Those were some of the the happiest times of my life. I called you “Bunny”, and you rarely left my side. Then you went off to school, and nothing was ever the same. It was very strange. I was profoundly sad that I had “lost” you. But, here we are, all these years later, and it would appear that all is NOT lost! You wouldn’t BELIEVE how many tears I have cried over you, child! Buckets full. BATH TUBS, even! Truly, I am stunned by your beautiful writing, but believe myself to be nothing special at all. I’m just a mom, doing what mom’s do. The SPECIAL one is indeed YOU. You, for believing in yourself, pursuing your dreams, and letting nothing get in the way of what you want to do! I love you SO much, Jana.

Comment on Extraordinary by Robert Devereaux

Robert Devereaux — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:05:15 +0000

I love you Shyboo, that made me cry.
Daddy

Comment on Lyrics. by merkescircus

merkescircus — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:43:09 +0000

I’ve never heard this song before, but I found it and it is amazing. kudos to you

Comment on One love. by mel

mel — Sun, 21 Sep 2008 04:16:53 +0000

thank you.
thank you for taking the time to pour out your thoughts…your heart. it’s what i needed to hear – and honestly, what i think we all need to hear. it really is all about love and forgiveness and being the best example of Christ we can be. it’s easy to forget that and i’m grateful God’s used you to remind me.

Comment on Setting Sun by Future Roomie

Future Roomie — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:06:24 +0000

I’m looking forward to meeting this Pat. I have a feeling that having an extra guy around will be helpful this first week, moving everything around the house! Why do I get the feeling that it might get a little crowded though!

Comment on Setting Sun by TB

TB — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 18:16:54 +0000

You’ve made me smile a lot this summer in the times we’ve shared, but (and this may surprise you) none moreso than when you told me you and Pat have decided to give it a go. As you said, “stupid not to see where it goes” and you would be. Just remember that behind many of the initially upset faces, there is a smile and, albeit sometimes not as obvious, a genuine hope that you have found happiness. Of course it won’t be easy, but when has that stopped you..? :)

I hope that the “boss” times keep going, the “life moments” are plentiful and the “bucket list” lives on in every part of life be that in VT, SC or wherever. I also hope that despite you heading South, and me, well – who knows – we’re able to find a place and time to tick a few things off together in the future.

After every setting sun is a rising one – Just make sure you turn and face every new day square on.

-TB

Comment on Speeding by Robert Devereaux

Robert Devereaux — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:55:13 +0000

That was quite a blog honey. I so enjoy reading about where your heart and head are at a given moment in your life. These blogs would serve as great readings for future generations. save them…

I’m glad you put your blinker on, the slow road is much more rewarding and less traveled.

I love you baby,

Daddy

Comment on Life Moments by Future Roommie

Future Roommie — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:38:35 +0000

Dang. TB knows how to pack a serious picnic! 4 different kinds of cheese and pate plus champaign! Bravo. ^_^

Enjoy these life moments and treasure the ability to acknowledge them when they are happening and not only in retrospect! They are so much sweeter when fresh. :-)

Comment on Life Moments by nytourist

nytourist — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 20:32:57 +0000

I just want to coment on how priviledged your readers must feel to be a part of this journey with you. I think in some settings we live vicariously through you and in others (the knees) we feel for you.

Great photo.