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They don't get it until they are in the same position! Then you will hear, "Mom, I don't know how you did it." And you will smile and say I was an empty shell but you got your attention and I expect you to do the same! I love it when it goes full circle! The gal who would want more recognition doesn't get it in my humble opinion! You do! It would be nice to get the recognition but it is his story and thus it should be that way! I think when you need rest, take it! I would never feel guilty or have to feel like I had to post! People helped because they care about you! Have a wonderful week and post when you have time! sam
posted by
sam444
on February 28, 2010 at 10:05 AM
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Azur
Your son
may begin to understand when he has children of his own. I trust you had a deep sleep, Azur. Your posts are emotionally draining and if your books are as emotional as your posts they are certain to be best sellers.
posted by
johnmacnab
on February 28, 2010 at 7:39 AM
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Hey, don't take that to heart.
posted by
Straightforward
on February 28, 2010 at 4:14 AM
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Children are just naturally ungrateful and blind to our perspectives.
How can they know or even suspect what's up with a parent, considering their limited experience? They understand your point of view only after they've dealt with the tassels and trimmings of parenthood on their own. It's so much tougher than it looks.
As for that hollow feeling, it's temporary. Nature hates a vacuum. And like the others say, this was a very full and rich post.
posted by
Pat_B
on February 27, 2010 at 5:13 AM
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You don't feel like a shell to me, your reader. You feel like someone who has been emotionally drained and utterly misunderstood, and who is courageously bearing the pain of all that. Keep strong, my friend.
posted by
Rockingrector_retd
on February 27, 2010 at 3:07 AM
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Your exhaustion is palpable, Azur..
Parenthood is draining, but the caring has a reserve unending, as you know. Feel no guilt in regard to Blogit and your friends/readers here - we do understand. Hope you get to sleep soon.
posted by
Katray2
on February 26, 2010 at 9:58 PM
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Easier to let them run amuck.
Dangerous to define ourselve by what we lack or the weight we carry; when things change for the better, watch out.
Hm, I ought to write fortune cookies!
posted by
majroj
on February 26, 2010 at 9:53 PM
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(((Azur))) you write with such a humble heart and that touches me so ~
ah, and the guilt it can 'trip' us (as my daughter tells me) - I say please - take good rest and care for yourself - then your loved ones. You've got so much on your plate and I just understand and empathize and want you to know that it's good to see you write - even a quick note is lovely but, meanwhile I understand when one needs to simply - sleep in between 'walking' the path we're on. I send you
~ Elyse (I pray and trust you will rest well --- no matter)
posted by
elysianfields
on February 26, 2010 at 8:45 PM
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Sleep is good....if they only knew how we loved them how we never
oppose themunless we feel they will be harmed by their actions.
Then they have children of their own and .........I am like you a bit emptied away.
Rest and get back when you can love.
posted by
Kabu
on February 26, 2010 at 7:36 PM
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A wonderful post.
Us, blogger fans will always be here. Feel no guilt, get your rest and return to us, refreshed, when you have time to spare from your wonderful writing project.
Sons and daughters, love to use the "you don't care" line to throw guilt trips around, hence hoping we will give in and let them off the hook.
oxxoxo
posted by
hazel_st_cricket
on February 26, 2010 at 6:46 PM
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