tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post6877161040284144546..comments2023-07-13T08:53:18.338-05:00Comments on I Promise Not to Laugh During the Seance: Little PiecesLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10242720787149022301noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-69500829385163363962007-11-09T09:22:00.000-06:002007-11-09T09:22:00.000-06:00If you need a place to visit, my house will be rea...If you need a place to visit, my house will be ready soon and there will always be a room there for you. Come south when you need a place to run to, I can't offer much more than a room, a nice view and a shoulder.<BR/>you and the kids are in my prayers<BR/>much love<BR/>mAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16884323024625094898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-22600115197382641382007-11-08T13:44:00.000-06:002007-11-08T13:44:00.000-06:00Parenting was the most difficult job I've ever had...Parenting was the most difficult job I've ever had. I have no advice, I was not very good at parenting. The good news is that they turned out pretty good anyways. Your home is no longer the safe refuge it once was, but just by reading your words Laura, I have Faith that it will be again one day. I look forward to you sharing your wedding day!Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07135015779221971740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-38052182897286259142007-11-08T12:42:00.000-06:002007-11-08T12:42:00.000-06:00Being a single mom is tough, not to mention the tr...Being a single mom is tough, not to mention the tragic circumstances that created the situation.<BR/><BR/>Hugs to you this day, my friend. I am sure it is a hard one for you.Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604097511444010759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-49505510737584048862007-11-08T09:13:00.000-06:002007-11-08T09:13:00.000-06:00We had a lot of trouble with homework at this age ...We had a lot of trouble with homework at this age too. We ended up in quite a few screaming, door slamming episodes, and I wasn't grieving at the time, wasn't a single parent at the time. Don't be too hard on yourself.<BR/><BR/>What worked for us was suggested by the teacher. We did a reward chart, if she did homework without complaint she got a star, five stars she got a prize. No homework=no tv. She hated that, the no tv works everytime at my house. I had to enforce the no tv, maybe 5 or 6 times before she believed me. After that problem solved. But, then it was something else, bedtime, or talking back. It is a hard age.Marshamlowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604324969370405697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-27876993124880141892007-11-08T08:17:00.000-06:002007-11-08T08:17:00.000-06:00Laura,Don't be so hard on yourself, sometimes to h...Laura,<BR/>Don't be so hard on yourself, sometimes to have people snap out of their selfish behaviors, they need a dose of reality.<BR/><BR/>Also, you have said you were worried about your daughter not dealing with it and how well your son is. Maybe this is their way of dealing with it. Talk to them, maybe it will cause some resolution. Talk before it escalates though.<BR/><BR/>{{{HUGS}}}Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09507014000129322933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-64409857912153879442007-11-08T07:50:00.000-06:002007-11-08T07:50:00.000-06:00Laura,Don't be so hard on yourself. You guys are ...Laura,<BR/><BR/>Don't be so hard on yourself. You guys are going through a huge adjustment phase right now. Just keep in mind that dust always settles eventually and you will have it figured out. <BR/><BR/>Until then, keep the dust mask and goggles on and walk slowly. You will make it through.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you,<BR/>JessJess Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07034701149199420149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-52502111965103809152007-11-08T07:20:00.000-06:002007-11-08T07:20:00.000-06:00Too soon for report cards on the single parenting ...Too soon for report cards on the single parenting thing. It would take a lot of time to work that out even if you weren't also suffering badly. I think again and again of the "broken bones" analogy: if you emotional injuries were physical, you'd be in a full body cast in a hospital bed, drifting in and out of consciousness, and no one would think it was weird that it was difficult for you to work on your son's homework with him.<BR/><BR/>I wonder--a note to the teacher, explaining that you are really struggling with him on this? The teacher might have ideas. And if the teacher has no ideas, this might at least let him/her know that there's an issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-16227816349304754462007-11-07T23:46:00.000-06:002007-11-07T23:46:00.000-06:00This is another hard part of all this that I hadn'...This is another hard part of all this that I hadn't really thought about Laura. I am so sorry it is so difficult for all of you, but especially you. I hope they listened to what came from your heart tonight. <BR/>They need to know you are lost and trying to find your way for all 3 of you right now. You didn't lose it Laura, it probably just hurts having to tell them the truth. I am proud of you for this, hard as it is. Prayers are plenty for you tonight and I hope sweet rest is all over you. Take care friend, I love you.<BR/><BR/>Laurie in Ca.Laurie in Ca.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15599832324966859946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-20249253123970034432007-11-07T22:07:00.000-06:002007-11-07T22:07:00.000-06:00Dear Laura:Try not to be so hard on yourself for g...Dear Laura:<BR/><BR/>Try not to be so hard on yourself for giving the kids a small dose of your reality. Perhaps they need to hear it for some real understanding to kick in. Afterall, you are protecting their biggest supporter - you!<BR/><BR/>Being a *single* parent sucks - being an *only* parent can only suck all the more.<BR/><BR/>I look forward to your wedding story.<BR/><BR/>*MEGA-HUGS*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-77840899076917239272007-11-07T21:26:00.000-06:002007-11-07T21:26:00.000-06:00I love you, L...You know that. I am with you every...I love you, L...You know that. I am with you every step of this. So is Mike. We are here, witnessing and supporting you from afar. Please know that there are these two people out on the east coast that are feeling your pain every day, and hoping for better times for you, Nic, and James. Please be in touch when you feel up to it. You're my special midwest girl, always.<BR/><BR/>-Heather<BR/><BR/>ps- you're the toughest, strongest chica I"v ever known *hug*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1845564822661253716.post-31668814466245978772007-11-07T21:16:00.000-06:002007-11-07T21:16:00.000-06:00Oh, goodness, I hadn't thought about the parenting...Oh, goodness, I hadn't thought about the parenting side of your loss. I can only imagine it is just dreadful. <BR/><BR/>There were times when I would look at B and ask, "Can't I just be her friend?? It's so much easier than being the Mommy!" about Han. Parenting is one Hell of a job, and you are doing your best. Hang in there. I'm praying for you. :o)<BR/><BR/>HUGS HUGS HUGS!!!Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09317328366288947798noreply@blogger.com