Comments on: Those Heartless Thomases

By: Doodee

Doodee — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 05:40:34 +0000

Thanks for sharing

By: cherann

cherann — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 19:43:04 +0000

I know I’m late on this, but I hope the surgury goes well (although it’s probably already happened).

I’m curious to know– what movie was it that you guys watched?

By: Butrfly Garden

Butrfly Garden — Sun, 04 Nov 2007 02:37:17 +0000

I have found myself to get a strange calm when it is needed but not necessarily normal. But I tend to cry a lot. I cry when I’m sad, but also when I’m frustrated, angry or just fed up. It’s a good release sometimes.

I think that I get along with my family much better now that I’m older and try to see things from their point of view.

By: Jen in MI

Jen in MI — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:30:28 +0000

My DH’s family is the same way. It’s just their way. I’m from NYC, everyone screams and pulls their hair out… just different. It took me a long time to realize that DH’s family just are as they are, and what would mean egregious crimes and lack of love in my family, is just communication in theirs. And we all make the world go round. And I’m praying for Fuzzles, too. I hope all is well with him.

By: Tonya

Tonya — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:01:38 +0000

First of all, you are such a good writer. It’s apparent to me in the short time that I’ve “known” you that you aren’t heartless.

hile I can’t relate to not being a crier, I wear my emotions on my sleeve, I try to understand that not everyone is like me and that is okay. I think it’s amazing that you were able to find love instead of hurt. Very insightful.

By: VirtualSprite

VirtualSprite — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:11:02 +0000

I can so relate. Both Nature Boy and I are completely heartless. (And, ironically, his last name is Thomas!) Together we are the most unemotional couple that ever was and my mother-in-law makes fun of us for it.

However, I am not so heartless as to not send warm thoughts for Fuzzles. I hope she comes out okay and things can get back to normal for you all!

By: WalksFarWoman

WalksFarWoman — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 08:01:35 +0000

That was an engrossing post Brillig, so many highs and lows on our emotions. I’m an unashamed blubber and still haven’t seen the end of Carousel because it’s just too heavy for me, I actually start to bawl and deafen the soundtrack.

It’s a good ending to your post, the fact that you realise how hard it is for your siblings to express their empathy for your situation yet your heart is big enough to empathise with them speaks volumes. You’ll always find the strength to cope because you have a beautiful warmth that touches everyone.

By: Mitch McDad

Mitch McDad — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:55:29 +0000

Nice story. And good luck with the surgery. My little one had surgery when she was one and though, like Fuzzie’s, it was technically minor, as parents it’s still very difficult.

Fingers crossed.

By: david mcmahon

david mcmahon — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:41:31 +0000

Nice ode to tear ducts. Now, who was and who wasn’t `ducts’ of their class?

By: childlife

childlife — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 21:27:56 +0000

So sorry to hear about Fuzzles! I have a real soft spot for kiddos needing surgery - my little girl has had 23 so far and it never gets easier. I will be thinking of you lots and keeping you and your little one in my prayers for a quick recovery.