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posted by
LionsBorn
on March 29, 2004 at 11:34 PM
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Thanks for reading LionsBorn.
I love that quote, too. Thanks for stopping by.
posted by
Temple
on March 29, 2004 at 11:22 PM
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Great quote! That's the truth--"the battle is in the mind," I've heard it said--Thanks for sharing...
posted by
LionsBorn
on March 29, 2004 at 11:21 PM
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CL! I'm so glad to see you!
Genius lawyer? <blush> Me? <batting eyelashes> True dat! <giggles> I feel like Ricebird today! Where is she, I wonder? Anyway, first, I'm so glad you were here. Last night was nearly sleepless as I feel the disconnection notices and rent looming upon me. Your uplifting and encouraging comments couldn't have come at a better time, as usual. It feels as though I've lived several lifetimes already sometimes, and sometimes as if I'm brand new. "A born-again Buddhist, reincarnated, just into the same body." I really love that sentence. I feel so very different, indeed like another person. Cognitively resilient works for me! Hooray for you! I think you are right...this life will be, and already is in so many ways, better than the last. Thanks, D. :)
posted by
Temple
on March 29, 2004 at 12:30 PM
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Dear Crackhead Hooker
For one thing, there's no way somebody could have started to read this and not finished. It's almost like you've lived an entire life already, but now you get to start another one. I mean, everybody has different stages in their lives, but your story clearly shows the sharp contrast between pre-accident you and post-accident you. It's almost like a movie. Genius Lawyer engaged to rugby playing doctor stud -- all this after an unusually difficult and, dare I say, character building childhood.
All that was just in the first life, though. The story gets more interesting, because our heroine is faced with tragedy once again. A completely life altering event comes along and now we see how you handle this adversity. Rising from the ashes? A born-again Buddhist, reincarnated, just into the same body. An entirely new thought process to acclimate yourself to. Migraine obstacles on top of the ever present dollar dilemma.
In the short time that I've known you, you've come so far. I don't even know if you are aware of that. You're cognitively resilient -- I just made that up, hooray for me. If it takes a dark room to help you develop, so be it. Time with your thoughts to help you reconstruct your spirit is what you needed. This life is going to be better than the last because you're honing your soul. The hotter the fire, the harder the steel.
posted by
CunningLinguist
on March 29, 2004 at 9:33 AM
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beedle, Lynnie, priceofsummer, and ginnieb
Let me tell all of you that as I read these comments today, I found myself tearing up (I don't admit crying well, so there ya go). I started this as an exercise for myself and really didn't expect anyone to read, and that wasn't my concern. I don't care about rank or competition, I care about writing. It never occured to me that I would be in anyone's favorites (except CL's). Then I saw how fast people were reading and summer and ginnie said I was in their favorites, and I thought, really? It just wasn't in my thoughts. Thank you for doing it and for reading. It really means a lot.
beedle: anytime sweetheart...well, unless our teams are battling it out in the playoffs...then, a small reprieve ;)
priceofsummer: It really is a lovely song, isn't it? I'm so glad you found me and are reading. Thanks for the comment, and I hope you stick around.
ginnieb: Thanks for stopping by and for putting me in your favorites. I hope not to disappoint ;)
Lynnie: Thanks for reading. I'm so glad you liked it!
Am I a big dork for responding to all these comments? <giggles> So be it then, I guess ;)
posted by
Temple
on March 28, 2004 at 3:40 PM
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billy
<laughing> Ah, a hard road indeed. I am not alone in this. We are more alike than you may think. I was very bitter and angry. I've been jealous and childish. I think I've been everything at some point in this journey. The beautiful thing, the thing I'm proud of, is that I didn't give up. I refused to be that person. I was self-destructive and violent...used to love to fight and break stuff (see, I feel you) and hit things. You'd be surprised what you can accomplish when you decide it's possible and that you deserve the life you want. I wish I could lend you Petie. He has a great belly to rub, is always funny and inspirational, and is always nekkid ;) Thanks for the Starbucks info. I find them wanting lately. Maybe just a local shop, with a Tennessee boy playing guitar. :)
posted by
Temple
on March 28, 2004 at 3:30 PM
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Benzinha, BB just wants to savor yours with a cup of tea.
She's saving the best for last :) The injury is frustrating, and I feel blessed to have whatever it is inside me that has allowed me to...slowly...move on. The rebuilding continues. I, too, disappoint my parents. They don't understand the injury. This is my biggest weakness. I send good thoughts to John and his family. I hope he has good people around him (doctors and such). I am eating a bit, the migraine came back again last night, but seems to have retreated today. Thank you for the offer of a care package. You are very sweet and loving, and your son is lucky to have a Mom that cares so much. Now, I have my new Abuelita. I've never really had grandparents. <whispers in Abuelita's ear> I love being baby girl :) I never get to be that. Thanks for everything. Maybe some day I will be sending you a care package. I would love to see your work, too, if it's possible to show me.
posted by
Temple
on March 28, 2004 at 3:23 PM
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Beachy, what you said was beautiful as it was. Thank you.
posted by
Temple
on March 28, 2004 at 3:13 PM
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A compelling, inspiring read.
posted by
Lynnie
on March 28, 2004 at 2:47 PM
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What an amazing post..full of emotion and honesty. I've just found you Temple and I've stashed you quickly into my favourites.
I'd never heard the song...thatnk you for adding the lyrics. Take care of you.
posted by
ginnieb
on March 28, 2004 at 12:03 PM
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This makes it worth my while to have come to Blogit. If I never sign on again I will always hear that song and feel your extraordinary energy. It's one of my favorites and now it takes on even more emotion.
posted by
priceofsummer
on March 28, 2004 at 6:59 AM
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temple, you've walked a hard road my friend...
i think i would blow up from bitterness...or maybe i'd learn to tickle the belly of the budda and smile;-) inspriational (note: starbucks doesn't franchise - i've researched this)
posted by
FreeManWalking
on March 28, 2004 at 6:41 AM
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THANK YOU.
posted by
beedle
on March 28, 2004 at 6:19 AM
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Temple, sure, I'm jealous. BB read the whole thing at one sitting!!
I always get promises of returns from her and then, then.....
I love biographies, even just parts of biographies, especially the parts that help me to understand better. I see your challenges. My girlfriend's son has the same thing from an auto accident and had to drop out of college because he couldn't retain information. He was very frustrated as he had been brilliant and her best hope before the accident. Now she just helps him as she can and adores him for who he is. John is his name.
Just tell me when you need that CARE package. I was used to sending candies and chips to my son's ship at sea for him to share with his buddies. I can always make room now for you, as he's on land and doing very well. Food always helped me to fight migraines, too, so don't forget to keep your tummy attended to.
I have a few hippy friends who thought about moving to Silver City and then changed their minds as it was not what they had imagined, tho' one did move there.
My best to you, baby girl.....
posted by
benzinha
on March 28, 2004 at 3:04 AM
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Temple
I wanted to say more but that will come "later" after I play the song and let your words and the music mix
posted by
beachbelle
on March 28, 2004 at 2:59 AM
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Beachy
Thank you so much! When I first saw the comment in my new comments, I thought for sure it was going to say...later I will read the whole thing! :) Thanks for reading this mammoth post and for commenting. It means a lot.
posted by
Temple
on March 28, 2004 at 2:53 AM
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Temple
Wow! This is extraordinarily eloquent and moving. Later today I will put The Scientist in the CD player and think of you. You are a very gifted writer.
posted by
beachbelle
on March 28, 2004 at 2:47 AM
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