tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post6389869088611993500..comments2023-05-03T03:45:01.959-07:00Comments on Validation: Let's See..How Honest Should I Be....Jodihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01227034284591128601noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-19100731100680737352007-11-27T11:03:00.000-08:002007-11-27T11:03:00.000-08:00Thanks all you great friends. Thanks for caring a...Thanks all you great friends. Thanks for caring at a low point. I'm doing my best to have a good mindset. It all starts with how you think, and I definitely got myself going on a downward spiral of thinking that weekend. "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind..."Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227034284591128601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-72969398908685140362007-11-26T19:45:00.000-08:002007-11-26T19:45:00.000-08:00Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry your Thanksgiving was so...Oh, sweetie, I'm so sorry your Thanksgiving was so bad! I have to admit, I just laughed at your post. I, too, wondered why I moved away. I wondered that while I was attempting to make stuffing for the first time, and realized half way through that I needed dry bread.....which I didn't have. It wasn't fun. Many moons ago I had a dear friend, Lori, who told us funny, endearing, touching stories. Her motto was "if you can't turn it into a comedic story later on down the road, maybe it wasn't worth going through". I don't always subscribe to that philosophy, but maybe in a few years you can actually look back at this Thanksgiving and laugh about it. That might alleviate the pain!Rohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07623247402413662056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-74771500048299579682007-11-25T10:14:00.000-08:002007-11-25T10:14:00.000-08:00HAHA! No, she is not. We met a few years ago, du...HAHA! No, she is not. We met a few years ago, during one of their many military moves. They visited the church we were attending at the time, when I was starting up a MOPS group. She had little ones, and wanted to get in on that. I actually worked in a little store they opened, too. Boy, it sure would be fun to have her for a sister, though. She is one of the funniest people I know. I wish I had her around....Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227034284591128601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-55929659782642823152007-11-25T10:06:00.000-08:002007-11-25T10:06:00.000-08:00Quick question, is the girl from "Organized Chaos"...Quick question, is the girl from "Organized Chaos" your sister? I may be way off but she looks a little like you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-91495818670930236952007-11-24T20:31:00.000-08:002007-11-24T20:31:00.000-08:00I know. It is kind of funny to read it. But, I c...I know. It is kind of funny to read it. But, I cry too....Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227034284591128601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-54000163748175804512007-11-24T13:18:00.000-08:002007-11-24T13:18:00.000-08:00Jodi, I have to confess that my wife and I were cr...Jodi, I have to confess that my wife and I were cracking up when we read your OCB post. You were probably in tears and we were laughing. I'm sorry. It's just the way you described those people and the sounds. It was great! That drives my wife nuts too. She'd be like, "that's just what I wanted to hear," gurgling noises.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-80520133692303029422007-11-24T13:13:00.000-08:002007-11-24T13:13:00.000-08:00Jodi, I feel so bad about your Thanksgiving experi...Jodi, I feel so bad about your Thanksgiving experience. Of course I would feel much worse if I had suggested you try OCB. We can relate to your experience. I don't mind OCB but I'm a guy and I don't notice a lot of things. My wife will never go there again. She'll notice something from fifty feet away like a spot on a glass or something. She's like you, it has to be clean and unsticky, etc. My kids love it! It's my parents favorite place. They practically own stock in it. <BR/>I think this year was the first year we were invited out in a long time. It was ok.<BR/>I hope next year is better for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-685225954304000782007-11-24T12:18:00.000-08:002007-11-24T12:18:00.000-08:00I am so sorry friend. On the flip side, at least ...I am so sorry friend. On the flip side, at least you know what not to do next year...or something like that.<BR/><BR/>It's been a hard year, but keep pressing on! Joy still lives. Praying for you.Chellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640506837259918157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-57914917101943303912007-11-24T08:06:00.000-08:002007-11-24T08:06:00.000-08:00It's more than just a day's disappointment...It's more than just a day's disappointment...Jodihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227034284591128601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3223042462457288249.post-40776610879976676052007-11-23T19:47:00.000-08:002007-11-23T19:47:00.000-08:00Sorry your day was a disappointment. We've had a ...Sorry your day was a disappointment. <BR/><BR/>We've had a variety of Thanksgiving days over the years...some with close friends, some alone, some with family, etc.<BR/><BR/>The one thing I've learned, there will be some that don't look like I imagined or desired, but whether or not they meet or exceed my expectations I usually can find something to be thankful for...some years though, it is harder then others! <BR/><BR/>Have you guys ever worked at a soup kitchen on Thanksgiving? I know it sounds depressing, but I did that one year (and your kids are at a great age for it!) and I think it has helped me appreciate every Thanksgiving since!<BR/><BR/>Hope the rest of your wknd was better.Organized Chaoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07096792135498383704noreply@blogger.com