She does. She has a few in her class and her Girl Scouts.
Buffy. When I saw you stop the world from, you know, ending, I just assumed that was a big week for you. Turns out I suddenly find myself needing to know the plural of 'apocalypse.'
Riley ,'Potential'
Spike's Bitches 48: I Say, We Go Out There, and Kick a Little Demon Ass.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Aims - Jan 15, 2014 5:56:43 am PST #8178 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
WindSparrow - Jan 15, 2014 6:16:12 am PST #8179 of 30002
Love is stronger than death and harder than sorrow. Those who practice it are fierce like the light of stars traveling eons to pierce the night.
Em has so many people in her corner. That does make such a huge difference.
Toddson - Jan 15, 2014 6:19:36 am PST #8180 of 30002
Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"
Aims, send me her address - I have a HUGE supply of cards (funny cards, pretty cards) that I could send her. Does she have a favorite animal? cat or dog? bunnies?
Should I keep an eye out for a purse? Would she be too old for a puppy/kitten purse?
Connie Neil - Jan 15, 2014 6:22:57 am PST #8181 of 30002
brillig
People have been praising me for being so strong, which I find weird. I mean, what are my options, abandoning him in a crisis? Not helping him with scheduling treatments and transport? I don't think it's strong to be doing--and not doing--what I think any honorable spouse should be doing--and not doing--in such a situation. And I never know what hte proper response to "Oh, you're so strong!" is. Thank you? The attempt at a gracious, depreciating smile I've been using? I think I'd rather have a well-meaning "You're in my prayers" to praise.
lisah - Jan 15, 2014 6:27:10 am PST #8182 of 30002
Punishingly Intricate
Oh, yeah, Connie. I got that. Sometimes I wanted to say "well you didn't see me in a crying heap on my kitchen floor yesterday." Mostly I stuck with "thanks."
Zenkitty - Jan 15, 2014 6:46:39 am PST #8183 of 30002
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
People have been praising me for being so strong, which I find weird. I mean, what are my options, abandoning him in a crisis? Not helping him with scheduling treatments and transport? I don't think it's strong to be doing--and not doing--what I think any honorable spouse should be doing--and not doing--in such a situation.
There are plenty of people who abandon their loved ones, literally or emotionally, when things get too tough for them to deal. Strong isn't not crying in a heap on the floor; it's getting up again and doing what you need to. I know lots of people who are just not emotionally capable of dealing with overwhelmingly scary things.
Amiee, my heart breaks for Em, but I'm so glad she's got the mother and father she's got, and friends that will stick with her.
Trudy Booth - Jan 15, 2014 6:48:59 am PST #8184 of 30002
Greece's financial crisis threatens to take down all of Western civilization - a civilization they themselves founded. A rather tragic irony - which is something they also invented. - Jon Stewart
Does Em have any on-line peeps? I know my childhood would have been a different world if I had.
amyth - Jan 15, 2014 6:49:21 am PST #8185 of 30002
And none of us deserving the cruelty or the grace -- Leonard Cohen
Aims, I'd love to send Em a card.
Aims - Jan 15, 2014 7:00:58 am PST #8186 of 30002
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Toddson - She actually has a bunch of purses. And she loves lions and dogs and cats and horses and bunnies and basically any animal, as is fitting for a 9 year old.
Burrell - Jan 15, 2014 7:01:02 am PST #8187 of 30002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
And I never know what hte proper response to "Oh, you're so strong!" is. Thank you?
Yes, although if it truly bothers you, you can ask to not be praised for supporting your husband through this crisis, and I'm sure those around you will respect your wishes.
I'll admit I heard a lot of "you're so strong" last semester, and while I often felt it was unearned (I wasn't feeling strong, I was feeling like a hot mess), it didn't bother me. I do think it takes strength sometimes to do what simply needs to be done.