tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post6546400154696287735..comments2024-03-07T00:20:16.083-07:00Comments on Denton Sanatorium: Birthday to Mejenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-47777041434366159352012-10-18T17:40:45.623-07:002012-10-18T17:40:45.623-07:00Bravo for you!
I admire your candid post.
And th...Bravo for you!<br /><br />I admire your candid post.<br /><br />And the courage it took to hit publish!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-32214065708313440762012-09-12T12:41:59.081-07:002012-09-12T12:41:59.081-07:00amazing to read what you put out there. it never c...amazing to read what you put out there. it never ceases to amaze me that so many of the things i struggle with inside are the same things that other people struggle with as well. i'm so thankful for the gospel and can't wait to hear from our prophet and apostles b/c i know that they are preparing things right now just for me and just for you to help us through the things we are struggling with, and they will know just the right words that will speak to my soul and yours. i love all of the things going on in your mind. truly progressive to be able to voice and articulate them all. xoxoEmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11555733621307512935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-49373750983052476952012-08-25T06:43:42.511-07:002012-08-25T06:43:42.511-07:00Oh Jen...Here I am on a Sat. morning- late to your...Oh Jen...Here I am on a Sat. morning- late to your birthday party....and thinking that it was my blog post I just read. Have you noticed I haven't been blogging much? I'll be 41 on the 8th- and this past year was tough for me, really tough. I'm home again, and feel it's the right thing for our family...but there is that little voice in me that is pushing, wanting more, and questioning my worth and if I'm doing enough, and if it's enough to stay at home and decorate, garden, cook, plan meals, be frugal, etc...and sub on call only. How I wish I could just join you for a cup of coffee this morning. Praying for acceptance and contentment in this next year for both of us. I'm hoping I can have the courage to hit publish and blog again. I found so much joy from it when I was doing it daily...hugs to you my friend. Glad we're on this journey together....<br />JulieJulie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177257035529073223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-67111054181229119682012-08-23T04:56:18.037-07:002012-08-23T04:56:18.037-07:00I so appreciate your honesty Jen...it's so har...I so appreciate your honesty Jen...it's so hard to put yourself our there like that. I am 42 1/2 and I have to say this has not been any easy year for me either. Notice my lack of blog posts this year? It must be the age, right? I find myself thinking more, questioning myself, worrying, and analzying everything. I wish I could be more like my younger self and just go with the flow, relax and have more fun. I hope 43's a better year for both of us! You're such a great person...you have much to be proud of.<br />Happy Birthday friend!Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261448185892388252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-36479980354153771182012-08-22T19:35:30.272-07:002012-08-22T19:35:30.272-07:00A belated happy birthday to you, my friend. I had...A belated happy birthday to you, my friend. I had no idea. Sometimes we think it's only ourselves who are feeling like this. I am 59 next month, and sometimes I don't even recognize myself. Sometimes that's a good thing because I've changed for the better, but I still mourn things that are gone for... well, at least for this life. Like you, I've lost interest in old talents, although I still feel an obligation to keep them up. I've developed some new ones, but I'm not totally comfortable with them yet. I'm becoming a better grandma. That shoe is starting to feel really cozy. Sadly, I'm not one who took to it naturally. And yes, I'm vain. I hate my gray hair (and I have a lot of it!) and I hate the wrinkles and the weird dry skin. I hate the aches and pains. But I'm learning to deal with these things a bit more gracefully, as we all do. It's hard to see my parents growing old, and that scares me a lot. But at least I know I'm not alone. I can see that a lot of you out there are just like me, and it gives me a strange sort of comfort. Not exactly misery loves company. More like oh good - someone else will get my jokes about this. Hang in there. I don't think we're done yet, and we still have a lot of sharing to do.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-48555398105692102952012-08-22T18:27:57.845-07:002012-08-22T18:27:57.845-07:00Thanks Jen for being so honest and putting in to w...Thanks Jen for being so honest and putting in to words what many of us in our forties feel - something hard to name and put dour finger in but there none the less. After my diagnosis and treatment I am a changed person but not in a good way. I am short with my husband and children but quick to put on the face everyone expects to see. I guess I am still dealing with what the events of the last year but need to make a change.<br /><br />And change it will be. Stopping to think before saying something hurtful or unnecessary. Watching what I eat in order to lose the 10kgs put on from chemo and medication. Exercising more to help shift that weight but also make me more able to be there for the kids. I've started putting some of this in to practice. <br /><br />Your post made me realise I'm not alone in these everyday struggles and I hope you realise from the comments that you are not alone either. You have a strength about you that meant you could be raw and honest and push that publish button. That took courage I'm sure.<br /><br />My current motto is 'onward and upward' and I need to remember to look upwards for the guidance I need.<br /><br />Take care, CathCatherine and clan (aka catnz)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00905183904403113644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-23585488408547782422012-08-22T12:16:57.216-07:002012-08-22T12:16:57.216-07:00I think we ALL feel that way at times - some of us...I think we ALL feel that way at times - some of us more than others. :) I admire you for many reasons but mostly for your honesty. I hope you had a wonderful birthday!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057360363414476094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-64508164023296911652012-08-22T07:55:38.280-07:002012-08-22T07:55:38.280-07:00Your post inspired my post last night...we are so ...Your post inspired my post last night...we are so hard on ourselves.<br />May 43 be your BEST YEAR ever!<br />~Much love,<br />MomzaMomzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078211684662158122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-5481701940495291342012-08-22T06:44:53.388-07:002012-08-22T06:44:53.388-07:00I forgot to say, "Happy Birthday!"I forgot to say, "Happy Birthday!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-88656971704071721542012-08-22T06:44:28.970-07:002012-08-22T06:44:28.970-07:00Wow. That's a lot to think about.Wow. That's a lot to think about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-90249395193542548882012-08-22T03:49:17.205-07:002012-08-22T03:49:17.205-07:00I wish you a very happy birthday, my friend! This...I wish you a very happy birthday, my friend! This post really spoke to me as I've been feeling a lot of the same things as you. It's probably why I felt the need to not blog during the summer so that I can re-evaluate and rediscover what is makes me who I am. I always found your blog inspiring to read because of your honesty and bravery to face your own shortcomings and difficulties in life. It's the reason I still come back and read your blog now. You are an amazing person and I truly hope that your 43rd year will be one of the best ones yet :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213360287207409416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-15029284426317093182012-08-21T23:14:08.087-07:002012-08-21T23:14:08.087-07:00Happy Birthday, Jen!
You will be fine. You'll...Happy Birthday, Jen!<br />You will be fine. You'll find your joy and confidence again - I rather think that it's already happening.Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-33708711079877331242012-08-21T22:12:47.559-07:002012-08-21T22:12:47.559-07:00I love you! I love you even more for writing this...I love you! I love you even more for writing this and admitting this and facing this. You are truly AMAZING. I want you to know I think that, and i want you to believe it. Here is to making 43 the best it can be.Allyson & Jerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09899323132507414349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-51539682689081400552012-08-21T20:55:01.895-07:002012-08-21T20:55:01.895-07:00Happy Birthday Jen. You are beautiful and you wil...Happy Birthday Jen. You are beautiful and you will be fine. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-65728774604289872012012-08-21T18:15:39.521-07:002012-08-21T18:15:39.521-07:00Happy Birthday Jen.
As you put your shoulder to t...Happy Birthday Jen.<br /><br />As you put your shoulder to this wheel it will be okay.<br /><br />And soon All will be Well again.<br /><br />I takes these lulls in life and the recognition of what is going on to make us grow, to become more, better.<br /><br />Best lesson I learned as being RS pres.<br /><br />Good luck in your journey, let Christ help you carry the burdens. You have been such a quiet strength to me over the past couple years of blogging.<br /><br />I appreciate your honesty.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02011480058598809782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-92046498895495887712012-08-21T14:18:27.599-07:002012-08-21T14:18:27.599-07:00Have you noticed my lack of blogging? I marvel at ...Have you noticed my lack of blogging? I marvel at how we quietly walk the same path. Would we find strength if only we could be more open, as you have been? Instead we quietly trudge through our trials alone.<br /><br />I loathe much about the way I have handled the challenges and trials over the last year and a half. I am still struggling to come to terms with the ways I have been changed, and wonder if I will grow to like the new me, or if I will continue to wrestle her into a version I can accept and enjoy living with. Happy Birthday!Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622323916578416876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-57682685232938053102012-08-21T12:18:56.335-07:002012-08-21T12:18:56.335-07:00Well as I sit here reading this post I have tears ...Well as I sit here reading this post I have tears running down my face. If you hadn't already put your name at the end of the post I could have signed mine. <br />This has to be right up there with the worst year of my life in every respect that is important to me!!!! Our family has had struggles than there were days I waste sure I would emotionally survive another, and want sure I wanted to. <br />I haven't blogged about it. I have surface blogged. <br />And walking past the mirror....disgusting. <br /><br />Thank you for posting it. I am trying to heal and get my head, heart and spirit together. You made me think and think hard. <br /><br />Happy Birthday to you. I hope you are spoiled, cherished and hugged all day. <br /><br />Also a little coincident.... My daughter in law and son just moved to Twin Falls. Your sister is her Relief Society president. Welcome to the Garden of Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132446191608085958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-34108333317128678262012-08-21T11:18:12.370-07:002012-08-21T11:18:12.370-07:00I'm with you, sista. It started at 40 for me,...I'm with you, sista. It started at 40 for me, and just the other day I was telling my husband how I feel like I've been going backwards ever since (4-1/2 years later). I've decided that "into every life a little rain must fall," (mine feels more like an enveloping FOG) and enduring to the end is MUCH harder than it seemed 6 years ago when I was teaching the concept to the YW in my ward and it was so simple. Hang in there!!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693128405088608808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-78265961486963358272012-08-21T10:47:16.222-07:002012-08-21T10:47:16.222-07:00Yep, you are right on target. Isn't mid-life f...Yep, you are right on target. Isn't mid-life fun? Well, maybe not, but it's definitely useful in moving us forward (even though it may be kicking and screaming...or half-conscious).<br /><br />What I notice lately is that as soon as I get comfortable in my own skin, something ELSE changes...and I have to make adjustments all over again! (PS. I don't like adjustments.)<br /><br />I think the last half of life features an accelerated growth curve, and boy, do I ever find that uncomfortable at times. I completely identify with that feeling of "losing sight of yourself," having to keep changing my perspective on who I am. Sometimes I do get lost in those changes, but the more I experience them, the less they throw me for a loop and the faster the adjustments are made. Over time, I have come to see myself as a more multi-dimensional person with lots of facets (good and bad) that I wasn't even aware of before. And I guess that's okay. In fact, I'm sure it is.<br /><br />What I'm trying to say is, the process does get easier. I'm 60 now, and I'm getting more used to my new self...and my newer self...and my even newer self. The only sure thing is change, right? And this life is full of it.<br /><br />;)<br /><br />PS. Happy birthday, Jen!Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-90475404558222339242012-08-21T10:42:23.547-07:002012-08-21T10:42:23.547-07:00You just put into words my 2010. I was 33. I con...You just put into words my 2010. I was 33. I continued to suffer through 2011. 2012 I'm having to figure out how to live with the new me and strengthen the parts that were weakened. I was the same. I stopped loving everything I've always loved. I could cook and through the last two years, no matter how close I follow a recipe, it just doesn't work. It has been so bizarre and interesting to learn about the new me. So much more to say.....I think I need to work through my feelings.....the hard and the good and discover more of who I am and love it. Thanks for sharing.<br />my situation came about because of someone elses choice that was devestating to me.<br />It makes me wonder if yours came about by maybe the same thing or just happened.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-84196443770717256832012-08-21T10:16:44.348-07:002012-08-21T10:16:44.348-07:00Oh Jen...I'm two tears younger than you and it...Oh Jen...I'm two tears younger than you and it's hitting me like a ton of bricks, too...I'm middle aged with all my kids in school. Who am I? I can quite figure it out either. I know who I want to be....<br /><br />Thanks for your honesty and I love the photos.Gabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14066632483320641494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-60774660059852067392012-08-21T09:48:39.591-07:002012-08-21T09:48:39.591-07:00That was brave. Being in this middle place of lif...That was brave. Being in this middle place of life is hard. It's refreshing to do some deep cleaning of the soul and put things away and give things away and start with a tidy inner life. You'll do it.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13050910589135392947noreply@blogger.com