not an only child

Look at my poor pathetic steak. It's missing part...

2010-07-19T12:00:34.206-04:00

Look at my poor pathetic steak. It's missing part of its right arm.

I'd like the big one, please.

2010-07-19T10:04:51.119-04:00

I'd like the big one, please.

i used to give all my stuff to the GReystone thrif...

2010-07-12T11:25:29.714-04:00

i used to give all my stuff to the GReystone thrift shop, where they patients could get non-state isues clothing for free! It was kind of nice to see your patients using your clothing and apperciating having non-institutional issued clothing, especially my younger patients

I just take my usable and unwanted stuff to Nicara...

2010-07-05T22:09:41.544-04:00

I just take my usable and unwanted stuff to Nicaragua - haha!!! But, seriously, a beautiful story and I wish there were more people who would take the time to help others!!

I teared up a bit when reading this. Emmett is suc...

2010-06-26T16:14:48.534-04:00

I teared up a bit when reading this. Emmett is such a sweet precious baby boy and he is so fortunate to have such a loving mama. I hope someday he reads these monthly updates and realizes how loved he has been!! And this picture makes me want to pinch (gently) his sweet chunky cheeks!! How blessed you all are! :-)

That boy is perfect.

2010-06-25T07:24:49.749-04:00

That boy is perfect.

Hehehe! Thanks for the giggle, and with photograph...

2010-06-13T15:17:52.921-04:00

Hehehe! Thanks for the giggle, and with photographic evidence, too!

oh the joys of motherhood huh? Crazy. So is the ...

2010-06-12T10:34:44.017-04:00

oh the joys of motherhood huh?
Crazy.
So is the bear story.
Beets and lima beans? Yuck! But, I guess it's healthy right? :)

That's hilarious! You know what's not hilarious...

2010-06-03T11:04:30.729-04:00

That's hilarious!

You know what's not hilarious? That SAD Lost countdown that will never tick again. *sob*

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2010-06-02T18:51:42.769-04:00

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I found the question on http://www.randomfunfacts....

2010-05-29T17:30:51.217-04:00

I found the question on http://www.randomfunfacts.com/
the fact is
"No president of the United States was an only child."
so i Google'd it. THX
-alanalot

OMGoodness this pic is just priceless! LOVE IT! ...

2010-05-12T19:06:36.976-04:00

OMGoodness this pic is just priceless! LOVE IT!

Glenda @ Me and Mine in a Small Town

Super-cute!!!

2010-05-12T18:55:54.375-04:00

Super-cute!!!

oh. my. cute.

2010-05-12T16:55:48.935-04:00

oh. my. cute.

2 handome men!!!

2010-05-12T16:16:01.335-04:00

2 handome men!!!

addicted is better than intervention, its more han...

2010-04-29T13:57:07.865-04:00

addicted is better than intervention, its more hands on, and the interventionist is more involved in helping the addict.

but if it brings bad memories then that doesnt matter!

That is one precious boy. I can't wait to see him...

2010-04-25T21:38:59.730-04:00

That is one precious boy. I can't wait to see him in July!

like maresi, i've watched Intervention, but not Ad...

2010-04-22T13:28:30.338-04:00

like maresi, i've watched Intervention, but not Addicted. the only time i saw the show i was struck with the utter heartbreak, and found myself sobbing with the remote in my hand. even for me, someone with no close experience with the issue, it felt overwhelming. i admit i never watched it again, though i've heard the show is well-regarded and has won awards (including an Emmy, i think.)

your post today is so interesting, amy, and i applaud your courage in tackling it. but i wondered what your thoughts were on coping through shared experience. do you think the comraderie of groups like al-anon, or even shows like Intervention, hurt more than help the family of addicts? does it hurt you to watch it more than it helps?

it's such a strange issue. i think that *this* blog is a good resource to someone coping with loss--your words are so poignant, so real--and i can't help but wonder what exactly it is that widens the distance between pain and healing. what is it that makes me hesitant to watch another episode of Intervention, but on the other hand eagerly follow your blog? what is it that makes you pull away from the TLC previews, but at the same time want to connect with people who are hurting through this blog?

Yes, but I'd imagine you'd have a more nuanced poi...

2010-04-22T10:57:27.077-04:00

Yes, but I'd imagine you'd have a more nuanced point of view supporting your opinion than the one I read.

For what it's worth, I am for the legalization of ...

2010-04-22T10:45:58.767-04:00

For what it's worth, I am for the legalization of drugs.

I hear you. I've never seen it either, but I've s...

2010-04-22T09:41:20.680-04:00

I hear you. I've never seen it either, but I've seen Intervention on A&E and it's exceedingly hard to watch. Heartbreaking, but like you said, if it saves even one life it's worth it.

I am still furious about that post I read the other day in favor of legalizing drugs because "drug users only hurt themselves." Your post, and your life, and all of our lives, are proof otherwise.

hug

2010-04-08T23:19:57.724-04:00

hug

Thinking of you and your family. Do what you need ...

2010-04-08T18:10:46.725-04:00

Thinking of you and your family. Do what you need to do for your own grieving. Time will help you to feel the hurt less, but it will always hurt!!! You are surrounded by such wonderful family and friends who are there for you whenever you need to lean on them!!! Heart you and sweet Emmett!!! :-)

Wish we could be there to remember Greg together a...

2010-04-08T13:12:55.322-04:00

Wish we could be there to remember Greg together and celebrate Emmett's baptism with you this weekend. I'll be thinking of you all the time!ovis

I love you.

2010-04-08T09:11:25.469-04:00

I love you.