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Pleasantly shocked

Started by Pen, May 26, 2011, 12:34:22 AM

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justus

I am late to this, Pen, but I had to say I am glad for you and for your DIL. You have no idea the gift you gave her by taking the pressure off of yourself. You being relaxed makes it easier for her to relax. If only my own M could have figured this one out before it was too late.

Pooh

Hey Justus...good to see you!
We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. -
Joseph Campbell

Tara

Pen,

Glad to hear about the progress being made.  Good news.

Keys Girl

Good for you, Pen.  Hope you have a few more of these.
"Today I will be as happy as a seagull with a french fry." Author Unknown

Pen

Thanks, guys. It's really hard sometimes to let it be, but it sure seems to work in my situation.
Respect ... is appreciation of the separateness of the other person, of the ways in which he or she is unique.
-- Annie Gottlieb