In praise of Mrs.Grumpy

she's being tested in a way that's unthinkable. Nobody should ever have to endure what she's going through... but she's doing it.

She's so much stronger than anyone should ever have to be. I love her.


-shawn

:yourock:

I repeat myself here: I admire her strength.

She IS so very strong, and I have so much admiration for her, while at the same time wishing I could take her burden away.

but there isn't.

She has to go on, and she will, and she will do it with grace and honor.

She doesn't deserve this and I'm crushed.

and she will surprise herself.

truly an incredible woman! She has my utmost admiration and respect. We can all learn from her!

:hug:

She's beyond amazing.

She's showing so much strength in the pain and loss that she and her family are going through.

I love her too, shawn.

Terry

that's for sure.

And we're so happy that she's coming out the wilds of NJ.

good for you!

She was supposed to come out after Christmas, but Nicole wasn't well enough to travel yet.

I think we'll take her to the Olive Garden in Times Square, for some authentic EYE-talian food.

and I wanna hear a review.

I love the woman as much as anyone, however it must be noted that she puts mayo in her spinach-artichoke dip. She might actually consider Olive Garden to be haute cuisine!

If I ever turn up in her part of the world, I hope she won't take offense if I just crunch on the raw veggies or chips or whatever; it'd be a small price to pay...

And she's an Italian food snob.

Even though Haruka loves butter and mayo, she will not eat mayo outside of the home, however. I don't eat mayo anywhere.

I'm going up in a few weeks to see her. I can't wait to meet her and give her :hug: in person.

and give her a hug for me, will you?

:hug:

one for you too... :hug:

You MUST give her a hug from me! :)

:hug:

Gladly!

And those two kids are beyond fantastic. My hat is off to all of them...:loveya:

I have no idea how she manages from day to day... her strength is immeasurable.

I hope that she and her family find peace. It's going to be a tough journey, for sure. But I can think of no family that deserves it more.

:hug:

I wish I could do something to help.

I love you too Shawn, and so many of the people who stood by us.

We are/were a private family, with the exception of posting about our lives on this site and my blog. So much of me wanted to have people continue to believe it was just some sort of horrible medical happening/accident. In reality, it was an accident and I know he would ask for a do over, if those were allowed. God knows I beg for one every morning. Truthfully, I was/am worried about the "train wreck" aspect of it. And I am a hypocrit that way.

It isn't strength, for I have been weak enough to contemplate some pretty stupid stuff in the past 4 months and 29 days. I force myself to look at my children. I imagine someone having to tell my son and daughter the very same thing I had to tell in August. I would give anything to not have to be here without him but I know that isn't fair or possible. I am so weak at times that I disgust myself.

you are going to surprise yourself.

Keep looking at your kids - they'll make you do things you thought were impossible.

I love you so much.

As grace under pressure. I have my quarrels with Papa's philosophy, but I think he hit it on the nose there.

Your recent posts have been shining examples of Courage. Maybe they'll help someone else who needs it.

I wish I could give you this hug in person. :hug:

Considering how "Papa" ended up.

:blush:

I just remember coming across that quote, and thinking how well it described people like Mrs. Grumpy, who carry on despite all odds.

If I've offended anyone, I'm truly sorry.

And Nic, and James too!! To me, they're family...Thank you for this thread!!

I cannot bring Leonard back to Laura. Oh how I wish I could.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

For MrsGrumpy, with many many hugs...
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I'm very glad she has a small presence in my life.

Be well, Laura.

in case MrsG and/or Wanna Be happen by.

:hug:

And I love her, too. :hug:

She deserves our support and :hug:

She is a strong woman.

:thumbsup: and :hug:

:(
If lounge vibes could turn back time...

even your belief that I am strong.

But, I am not. This is a girl who stares at the cupboard that contains her medicine and thinks, sometimes, it would be easy to just not take it. This is a girl who is still in her pajamas at 4 PM in the afternoon. I needed him even more than I realized it...even though I told him a million and a halfx 20 times how much I needed him.

Perhaps that was wrong, but he was everything to me and my children. And, sometimes, this is all just too much.

I guess I shouldn't call myself a girl anymore. The days have been years, and I feel as if I am 99 a lot of the times. Oh how I wish,