Comments on: Growing Up Is Hard To Do http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/ Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:39:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Kathleeen http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93271 Kathleeen Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:03:58 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93271 Holidays are so hard after losing a loved one. The first Thanksgiving after the death of my husband, I remember doing much of the same that you plan on doing. Life takes you in different directions and sometimes it just feels right to be doing your own thing. 8 years later, I'm remarried and back to celebrating traditions. When people used to tell me that "it just takes time" I wanted to smack them. Now I know...it's true. Even though that's the case, I will never say that to someone, because I know how it made me feel. I was 31 at the time (39 now) and it seemed like life would never be the same. True, it's not the same, but it's pretty amazing and I'm so grateful for that. Hang in there Jenna, our angels in heaven are blanketing us with their love today and everyday. Holidays are so hard after losing a loved one. The first Thanksgiving after the death of my husband, I remember doing much of the same that you plan on doing. Life takes you in different directions and sometimes it just feels right to be doing your own thing. 8 years later, I’m remarried and back to celebrating traditions. When people used to tell me that “it just takes time” I wanted to smack them. Now I know…it’s true. Even though that’s the case, I will never say that to someone, because I know how it made me feel. I was 31 at the time (39 now) and it seemed like life would never be the same. True, it’s not the same, but it’s pretty amazing and I’m so grateful for that. Hang in there Jenna, our angels in heaven are blanketing us with their love today and everyday.

]]> By: hungryforbalance.wordpress.com http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93270 hungryforbalance.wordpress.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:08:20 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93270 Hang in there and feel free to relax and just enjoy the holiday- we'll be here when you get back :-) I have to say I like your idea to make an olive oil cake. I've been spending Thanksgiving out on my own since I was 18 and have come up with all kinds of fun traditions of my own... creativity is key. Hang in there and feel free to relax and just enjoy the holiday- we’ll be here when you get back :-) I have to say I like your idea to make an olive oil cake. I’ve been spending Thanksgiving out on my own since I was 18 and have come up with all kinds of fun traditions of my own… creativity is key.

]]> By: Alex Gonzalez http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93255 Alex Gonzalez Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:44:42 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93255 hey, i completley understand how your thanksgivings are.. i lost a brother my self 2 years ago. although its been two years it feels like it was just yesterday. thanksgiving an christmas an any other holidays can feel like hell sometimes. im 16 now but i've learned to grow quick. life isnt easy but you just gotta know they are in a wayyyy better place then us. and they wouldnt wanna see us this way on this holidays. just stay strong and keep your head up. sincerly, alex gonzalez hey, i completley understand how your thanksgivings are.. i lost a brother my self 2 years ago. although its been two years it feels like it was just yesterday. thanksgiving an christmas an any other holidays can feel like hell sometimes. im 16 now but i’ve learned to grow quick. life isnt easy but you just gotta know they are in a wayyyy better place then us. and they wouldnt wanna see us this way on this holidays. just stay strong and keep your head up.

sincerly, alex gonzalez

]]> By: Amber http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93240 Amber Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:24:26 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93240 Can I just say- your blog is totally something I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving. You are a fantastic writer and I hope your T-give away from your family goes well. Enjoy the day- I am sure John would have wanted you to eat until you pass out :) Can I just say- your blog is totally something I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving. You are a fantastic writer and I hope your T-give away from your family goes well. Enjoy the day- I am sure John would have wanted you to eat until you pass out :)

]]> By: J http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93237 J Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:40:28 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93237 Jenna, please take a few days off completely from any blogging.I really think it is worthwhile for one's soul and spirit. And trust me, we are all such devoted readers-you will never lose us and we want you to think of yourself.Life is so short,it is so important to treasure special tiem for ourselves and noone else.Don't forget your blog is partly your "job" and it is good for mental health not to be at it 365 days a year-that wouldn;t be good for anyone,let alone a gal who is missing her brother and seven months is such a short time as far as grieving goes.Of course you will miss him for all of eternity,but seven months is such a terribly brief period and not enough time to really deal with it all(this is just my personal opinion and experience with grief). Wishing you continued strenght through Thanksgiving and especially Christmas.And a special thought going out to your parents this week-wishing them peace and treasured memories. Jenna,
please take a few days off completely from any blogging.I really think it is worthwhile for one’s soul and spirit.
And trust me, we are all such devoted readers-you will never lose us and we want you to think of yourself.Life is so short,it is so important to treasure special tiem for ourselves and noone else.Don’t forget your blog is partly your “job” and it is good for mental health not to be at it 365 days a year-that wouldn;t be good for anyone,let alone a gal who is missing her brother and seven months is such a short time as far as grieving goes.Of course you will miss him for all of eternity,but seven months is such a terribly brief period and not enough time to really deal with it all(this is just my personal opinion and experience with grief).
Wishing you continued strenght through Thanksgiving and especially Christmas.And a special thought going out to your parents this week-wishing them peace and treasured memories.

]]> By: Emi http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93235 Emi Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:10:03 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93235 Thinking of you! I hope time in the woods, time with good friends, and little glass of wine helps you remember all the great times with your brother and your family. Have a very happy thanksgiving and let yourself indulge...in nature, pie, or whatever it is that makes you smile! Thinking of you! I hope time in the woods, time with good friends, and little glass of wine helps you remember all the great times with your brother and your family. Have a very happy thanksgiving and let yourself indulge…in nature, pie, or whatever it is that makes you smile!

]]> By: Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93217 Jolene (www.everydayfoodie.ca) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:35:44 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93217 I am thinking of you today. I hope you made it through the day okay :-) I am thinking of you today. I hope you made it through the day okay :-)

]]> By: Gab* http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93216 Gab* Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:33:58 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93216 Tough times Jenna :( Take some time for yourself and take it easy on yourself. Special occasions are when you miss your loved ones the most, totally normal to be feeling down. Tough times Jenna :( Take some time for yourself and take it easy on yourself. Special occasions are when you miss your loved ones the most, totally normal to be feeling down.

]]> By: Jordan http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93207 Jordan Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:05:47 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93207 Saying a big prayer for you! Saying a big prayer for you!

]]> By: kristen http://www.eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93201 kristen Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:44:36 +0000 http://eatliverun.com/growing-up-is-hard-to-do-2/#comment-93201 Good luck Jenna. Hopefully you can take this weekend to relax, take time to just "be", and to be thankful for what you do have despite all of the crap. I hope you find some peace in the trees! We'll be here when you get back :) Good luck Jenna. Hopefully you can take this weekend to relax, take time to just “be”, and to be thankful for what you do have despite all of the crap. I hope you find some peace in the trees!
We’ll be here when you get back :)

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