tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.comments2023-03-25T09:45:26.391-04:00Seeking DivinityAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15288925493907687573noreply@blogger.comBlogger443125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-23104142262271489082012-11-21T12:02:17.595-05:002012-11-21T12:02:17.595-05:00Kelly, it's lovely to read this post and see h...Kelly, it's lovely to read this post and see how much you have been able to find joy and gratitude in the many challenges of your journey to ministry. Thanks for posting this reminder that life is a gift.<br />Fondly,<br />Ms. KittyLilylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328027965155428624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-90424332232359833822012-08-19T10:00:25.973-04:002012-08-19T10:00:25.973-04:00Kelly, I wish I had words as eloquent as yours. Yo...Kelly, I wish I had words as eloquent as yours. You have had much trauma in your life and the anxiety would seem normal to any who looked at your life. What they would also see is this strong, bull headed woman who always (in the years I have known you) risen up out of the ashes (sometimes literally). <br /><br />I know of this anxiety you speak of as I have suffered to the point of complete incapacitation from it over the years. Yet I am not sure my life from the outside looking in would justify the kind of debilitating anxiety I struggle with. It is unexplainable and makes you feel as though you are suffocating or drowning.<br /><br />You are a fighter and lyrics from a recent song come to my mind:<br />"Until the referee rings the bell<br />Until both your eyes start to swell<br />Until the crowd goes home<br />What we gonna do ya'll?<br /><br />Give em hell, turn their heads<br />Gonna live life 'til we're dead.<br />Give me scars, give me pain<br />Then they'll say to me, say to me, say to me<br />There goes the fighter, there goes the fighter<br />Here comes the fighter<br />That's what they'll say to me, say to me, say to me,<br />This one's a fighter"<br /><br />As always I am in awe of you. Your vulnerability, your perseverance, your weakness and your strength.Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152901528565504850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-39301729507650742642012-07-26T10:55:13.339-04:002012-07-26T10:55:13.339-04:00A to the men.A to the men.beanjeepinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308850663784080559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-25920020214194219522012-07-08T18:47:55.450-04:002012-07-08T18:47:55.450-04:00I am glad you are getting a chance to just relax. ...I am glad you are getting a chance to just relax. It is amazing all you have been through. Enjoy the break!plaidshoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142207220763458093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-74547158761119485622012-01-01T08:34:30.720-05:002012-01-01T08:34:30.720-05:00I've been that girl. And Julie's been that...I've been that girl. And Julie's been that loved one who didn't know from day to day whether I'd be back home when she returned from work. So painful. So many feelings of helplessness and fear. <br /><br />Furthermore, I hear you on the writer's block. My hope is that my morning routine, including my Morning Pages, is going to bear fruit this year on my blog. Look there later today or tomorrow for my 2012 paradigm and goals. <br /><br />Can't wait to see you. Less that two months!Catharine Clarenbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635313183353428804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-83512678656535098502011-12-30T16:24:56.237-05:002011-12-30T16:24:56.237-05:00Crying (again) reading this. For you, for your da...Crying (again) reading this. For you, for your daughter, for the fear of my own children... but THANKFUL you are being so open with it. Very much so. It's something we might not have considered in time and now are persuing ways for the kids to have closer relationships with adults who are not us they might feel more at ease going to, examining how we respond to them constantly, making sure resources are available that they know about - not any/all of this can actually prevent, but just that the wheels are turning, that it's there.....<br /><br />And believe me, we are very very glad she didn't succeed. I still need to write my note to her but my kids adore her, and I think she's pretty darned awesome myself. You, too.beanjeepinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308850663784080559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-11084305198232611752011-12-30T13:20:40.472-05:002011-12-30T13:20:40.472-05:00Wow, Kelly. What a helluva year.
I'm so glad ...Wow, Kelly. What a helluva year.<br /><br />I'm so glad your daughter didn't succeed. So glad you have people around to lift you and your family. <br /><br />May the surprises of 2012 be nothing but joyous.Lizard Eaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04506056116023122414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-2275884271734781912011-12-30T12:13:24.166-05:002011-12-30T12:13:24.166-05:00Dear Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that your dau...Dear Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter---and your whole family---has been in such pain this fall. Thank goodness for the strength and companionship of friends and family along this dreadful road. I'm thinking about you all and hoping the light shines brightly on you all very soon.Lilylouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02328027965155428624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-87424501747043325432011-11-15T19:01:56.063-05:002011-11-15T19:01:56.063-05:00"He is the same age as my father, and came of..."He is the same age as my father, and came of age in a time when sexual abuse scandals were often disavowed or swept under the rug, or handled outside of the legal arena."<br /><br />I regret to have to inform you that Unitarian Universalist sexual abuse scandals are still often disavowed, or swept under the rug, or (mis)handled outside of the legal arena. *Some* UUs even try to cover up and hide, or otherwise sweep under the proverbial rug, UU sex abuse scandals that actually are handled in the legal arena and convictions are obtained. . .Robin Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208142626285495635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-37031512778346040232011-07-29T08:01:49.381-04:002011-07-29T08:01:49.381-04:00I had hoped to be able to go to Arts Fest this yea...I had hoped to be able to go to Arts Fest this year -- it would have been great to see you. As it turned out, however, I was preaching and churching and things over that time. I'm glad to see you were there, and glad, too, to read that you're working on settling into a new place. Been thinking of you lots. --CatharineCatharine Clarenbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14635313183353428804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-5466432258947239352011-07-13T11:26:01.243-04:002011-07-13T11:26:01.243-04:00Kelly, I'm so sorry! I heard last week about ...Kelly, I'm so sorry! I heard last week about the fire and have been thinking of your often. Let me know if there is anything I can do.Justine Urbikashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412934190202993093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-91841952459736221422011-07-08T09:26:49.966-04:002011-07-08T09:26:49.966-04:00Gah! I can't believe all that has happened to ...Gah! I can't believe all that has happened to your family!! Saying prayers for you all and I hope you are able to find a rental home soon. Hopefully feeling more settled will bring about some peace.plaidshoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142207220763458093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-56914687972898223752011-07-08T07:47:37.903-04:002011-07-08T07:47:37.903-04:00"Two nights of NO sleep, followed by 2 nights..."Two nights of NO sleep, followed by 2 nights of solid sleep seem to have snapped me back into my body finally."<br /><br />Interestingly enough Kelly, a certain amount of sleep deprivation has been known to snap people of depression. Is it possible that your "otherworldly" feeling was what some might call a "funk"? Maybe you were in a bit off a state of shock too and the sleep deprivation, followed by some solid sleep, helped snap you out of that. I personally believe that getting at least six hours of sleep per night should be a basic human right but I also recognize that *sometimes* some sleep deprivation can actually be beneficial.<br /><br />Good luck with the house rental, sounds like you could use some good luck. ;-)<br /><br />Best Regards,<br /><br />Robin EdgarRobin Edgarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06208142626285495635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-69031838343735182662011-06-28T20:20:20.004-04:002011-06-28T20:20:20.004-04:00Kelly! I am so sorry! I've been lost in CPE-la...Kelly! I am so sorry! I've been lost in CPE-land, only today learned what you had happen there! So happy you are all okay!<br /><br />I'll keep you in my thoughts.<br /><br />Blessings and Love!Paul Oakleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17426789386840488470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-52136156565294842282011-06-24T12:21:24.802-04:002011-06-24T12:21:24.802-04:00At first I thought the exploding glow stick was a ...At first I thought the exploding glow stick was a joke...no wonder you are having nightmares!AndreaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02413304346383897371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-27405714458914368812011-06-19T12:09:48.264-04:002011-06-19T12:09:48.264-04:00Kelly, I can't even imagine going through all ...Kelly, I can't even imagine going through all this. I wish I could do something to help, but I am glad to read that there are a lot of loving arms around you all! Thinking of you all!plaidshoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142207220763458093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-77404883016185856602011-06-17T09:16:54.305-04:002011-06-17T09:16:54.305-04:00Emma is, indeed, exceptional, just like her Mom!Emma is, indeed, exceptional, just like her Mom!AndreaBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02413304346383897371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-74989460650460745642011-06-15T10:31:24.619-04:002011-06-15T10:31:24.619-04:00Oh my gosh!! I am glad you all are ok, but how sca...Oh my gosh!! I am glad you all are ok, but how scary. I wish I could do something to help, but I will definitely be sending prayers your way.plaidshoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142207220763458093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-4370902506225988482011-05-17T09:53:08.104-04:002011-05-17T09:53:08.104-04:00Thinking of you... and I'm sorry about your br...Thinking of you... and I'm sorry about your brother. I don't think I ever said anything. Feeling a bit befuddled over here too.karencathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15034818609881551661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-43199120626084237942011-05-02T20:13:40.203-04:002011-05-02T20:13:40.203-04:00If you're disappointed with Margot Adler's...If you're disappointed with Margot Adler's UU ethics because she was celebrating the death of bin Laden, you're going to love this song co-written by the UU folk singer Pete Seeger:<br /><br />http://www.peteseeger.net/roundhit.htm<br /><br />This folk song wishes for the deaths of several persons and it was co-written by a famous Unitarian Universalist.Steve Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12333184436301854794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-4719174009704393842011-04-27T17:21:31.759-04:002011-04-27T17:21:31.759-04:00Oh, you're a mind-reader, you are . . . .
Tha...Oh, you're a mind-reader, you are . . . . <br />Thanks for this.<br />And for helping me know that I'm not alone in my connection with Stephen King! (though nothing lately has captured me the way the early stuff still does!)Ian Riddellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12861852272864751033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-76311506967758325462011-04-16T16:16:01.896-04:002011-04-16T16:16:01.896-04:00The main things I remember about parenting teens a...The main things I remember about parenting teens are 1. It's really important to remember yourself at that age, which you note that you do, but probably not as good idea to share all your exploits, and 2. Having friends who've recently "survived" parenting teens will be your best support/feedback source, since you won't get much positive feedback from the teen in question until she is older. Cheers.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050268643259835086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-91451438296670765392011-04-08T10:57:15.403-04:002011-04-08T10:57:15.403-04:00I don't really have any comment other than I h...I don't really have any comment other than I have much love for you and am sending it your way. many blessings.Justine Urbikashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15412934190202993093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-68606799413770257662011-03-14T21:40:24.228-04:002011-03-14T21:40:24.228-04:00Wow, you have a lot going on. Sending prayers your...Wow, you have a lot going on. Sending prayers your way for you and your family!plaidshoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142207220763458093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244065109930949598.post-85287881720109064422011-02-18T14:41:28.316-05:002011-02-18T14:41:28.316-05:00I hope you all feel better soon! We have had a hor...I hope you all feel better soon! We have had a horrible winter of illness, too. Times like these I am really thankful for the support of family and friends. Hang in there!plaidshoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16142207220763458093noreply@blogger.com