tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23774671.post566982054020539040..comments2023-07-20T08:35:44.681-07:00Comments on A person named Eunice: While I waitDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02390374931911258822noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23774671.post-11471119534206443202010-03-18T21:25:52.535-07:002010-03-18T21:25:52.535-07:00You spent the night in Fillmore and I didn't s...You spent the night in Fillmore and I didn't see you! I'm glad you had a nice night in the hotel. But if you're ever stuck again in my general area, please, please call you are always welcome to stay here. <br /><br />It sounds like we are going through many of the same emotions as the same time. Except the waiting part. I've not submitted to anyone else and am giving myself a needed break from writing. It's been very good for me. <br /><br />I do so enjoy reading about your journey. You write with such honesty. <br /><br />Keep in touch. <br /><br />KristiHoontahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12601234829089589146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23774671.post-3655787510438710712010-03-16T12:33:38.596-07:002010-03-16T12:33:38.596-07:00Now that Roger pointed out that I comment on your ...Now that Roger pointed out that I comment on your blog more than anyone else, I don't know whether to back off or just embrace my role as Chief Commenter. I guess for today I'm embracing it.<br /><br />I've had a blog post percolating for a long time about loss, memory, nostalgia, etc. And, since mostly I don't really write thoughtful or serious posts at my blog, the imaginary version of the post is getting more and more unwieldy.<br /><br />Anyway, a lot of what you said here resonated with me. I've never had an aversion to the idea of getting old and dying in theory, but I do hate the narrowing of opportunities and abilities. I'm also very change-averse, so I'm capable of shedding tears over the thought of my babies growing up even while the current demands of caring for them are nearly overwhelming.<br /><br />I have a friend in my ward whose youngest kids are in college and whose older kids have children, and she says that grandparenting is extremely rewarding, and that she's able to enjoy it in some ways that she could never quite enjoy her own children. I do want to enjoy what's good about the still very-intense parenting stage I'm in, but I like hearing others' perspectives that make me think there's still a lot to look forward to.<br /><br />If you're the only alternate for the BYU program,that surely seems to show they did want you, no? Unless the ones who were selected are less than spectacular. So I guess you still don't have the data to know whether they love or hate you. It seems like being the sole alternate is a good thing, though--unless no one drops out.<br /><br />Snow in Atlanta does seem unfair. And I totally relate to going hungry on principle when food just shouldn't cost that much, even when I can afford it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com