tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post8636316015015898449..comments2023-08-09T08:42:17.192-07:00Comments on A Walk in My Shoes: What Do You Do With Your Lemons?Darlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081653211179263967noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-57333782928963733242007-02-18T12:51:00.000-08:002007-02-18T12:51:00.000-08:00I see you've been working on your new designs ~dro...I see you've been working on your new designs ~drool~ can't wait to get my next order in!!!claireylovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691439928758477628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-79321620402229207472007-02-18T11:14:00.000-08:002007-02-18T11:14:00.000-08:00oh, darlene, i'm sorry you had a bad day, i wish i...oh, darlene, i'm sorry you had a bad day, i wish i had been around to send you a hug. i'm so glad that you had a good one, afterwards. <BR/><BR/>friends really are amazing, aren't they? the best ones, who make even the worst situations better just by being there.beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03515424386033586219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-63899896989180445202007-02-18T04:32:00.000-08:002007-02-18T04:32:00.000-08:00Oh Darlene how nice it is to read this post. I hav...Oh Darlene how nice it is to read this post. I have been working way to much that last couple weeks and haven't had time to leave a comment but I do get on here daily and keep up with all my wonder*filled bloggie family and this has made my entire week. It is so heart warming to know that you are laughing as laughter is the best medicine there is.<BR/><BR/>Keep laughing and know that you are loved,<BR/>SheilaMagicaldamselflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101726190584100101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-12323116804159489142007-02-17T20:23:00.000-08:002007-02-17T20:23:00.000-08:00(((Darlene)))Just wondering how its' going. Think...(((Darlene)))<BR/><BR/>Just wondering how its' going. Thinking of you today.<BR/><BR/>dd/sandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-14572567426169397232007-02-17T19:14:00.000-08:002007-02-17T19:14:00.000-08:00As usual, you are so right! Laughter really does ...As usual, you are so right! Laughter really does make it easier to handle life when it seems like elephants aren't just in the middle of the room but coming down the stairs, standing in the doorway...<BR/><BR/>Bless your BFF for helping stir up the joy in you!Trish Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-91453707865259250832007-02-17T17:44:00.000-08:002007-02-17T17:44:00.000-08:00AwwwWWWWW! shucks! Wish I could have been there la...AwwwWWWWW! shucks! Wish I could have been there laughing and crying with YOU and Angela Marie!!!! I'm sooo GLAD you have her so near Darlene!!! I LOVE those special moments when you get so tickled with your children laughing! Phew! Those are Godsend moments, aren't they???! and that cup soooooo pretty, is that turquoise I seeeeeee???? hehehe!!! Love you sweetie! xo, Cindaturquoise crohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873392444199186644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-88493137585921392552007-02-17T15:20:00.000-08:002007-02-17T15:20:00.000-08:00I AM SO HAPPY for you that your son is on the men...I AM SO HAPPY for you that your son is on the mend! When I saw the pictures of him at home....and Saw that big bright smile ...I know that you must be mre than ecstatic! Have you guys heard about "The Secret"??? There is a story about a man named Morris Goodman ...Ya'll need to read his story!!!!Pam Arieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14128538283620147478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-41194667012112400422007-02-17T08:26:00.000-08:002007-02-17T08:26:00.000-08:00Friends like Lisa are proof of God's existence. So...Friends like Lisa are proof of God's existence. So glad she was there for you.Jerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063270175679985513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-60039545269280754242007-02-17T04:25:00.000-08:002007-02-17T04:25:00.000-08:00Darlene its been sometime since I came by, life to...Darlene its been sometime since I came by, life took me in a few not so nice places over the last few weeks ... so its been difficult to drop in and check up on y'all ... but ... Im so glad to *hear* you laughing again ... moreover ... Im so so happy that Mark is looking and doing great :-)<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>Maddy xXxThe Mad Hatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17758892582289178843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-75649105418993317132007-02-16T22:36:00.000-08:002007-02-16T22:36:00.000-08:00So happy to hear you could indulge in the joy of l...So happy to hear you could indulge in the joy of laughter with your bff. Yeah! JPJP (mom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03120439923927414464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-75013282946225199502007-02-16T17:02:00.000-08:002007-02-16T17:02:00.000-08:00I think going to Starbucks and laughing are the be...I think going to Starbucks and laughing are the best choices in the world!Mary Timmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610970753020969331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-20048669825350339382007-02-16T16:17:00.000-08:002007-02-16T16:17:00.000-08:00Hurrah for laughter...and a wonderful BFF...and fo...Hurrah for laughter...and a wonderful BFF...and for Starbucks! ;-) So glad to see that you are feeling better today. We all have those terrible, don't know what to do with ourselves days, but some are worse than others, and given everything that you have gone through, it is no wonder!<BR/><BR/>I am smiling for you!!!!<BR/><BR/>Love to you!<BR/>xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-52388929036358823162007-02-16T15:05:00.000-08:002007-02-16T15:05:00.000-08:00Laughter is the best medicine, or so it says, righ...Laughter is the best medicine, or so it says, right? Sharing laughter with dear and close friends is so precious, it's refreshing and helps you recharge. Your post made me smile, Darlene. <BR/><BR/>xoxoluziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022932534962118811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-52667317753998408912007-02-16T13:32:00.000-08:002007-02-16T13:32:00.000-08:00There is nothing better than quality fun time with...There is nothing better than quality fun time with a best buddy. I am glad you are feeling better!!<BR/><BR/>FYI: My baby girl is engaged!! <BR/><BR/>Love you!!<BR/><BR/>Teresa<BR/>xxxoooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-91489171477492658032007-02-16T12:46:00.000-08:002007-02-16T12:46:00.000-08:002 beautiful photos.And yes there's nothing like la...2 beautiful photos.<BR/>And yes there's nothing like laughter formaking you feel better..everything becomes more manageable.<BR/>Keep laughing.<BR/>Angelaangelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966015443364053559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-80141074099378399102007-02-16T12:38:00.000-08:002007-02-16T12:38:00.000-08:00You are awesome. Thanks for that post. And I fee...You are awesome. Thanks for that post. And I feel like I need to go make some pottery after seeing that cup! I'm inspired. Maybe I'll paint one with your new motto on it!<BR/><BR/>Love from TX...LynetteLEstes65https://www.blogger.com/profile/15963146455105319876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-19779085029478749432007-02-16T11:01:00.000-08:002007-02-16T11:01:00.000-08:00Laughing is so good. Laughing with a BFF is even ...Laughing is so good. Laughing with a BFF is even better. There have been times that my hubby and I have watched a movie that at other times would have been totally stupid, but was what we needed at the time to blow off steam.<BR/><BR/>When life gives me lemons I make some kind of creation out of the art stuff I have lying around the house.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear that you had a good day yesterday.AMYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04619232169486693856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-35776507185559639042007-02-16T10:53:00.000-08:002007-02-16T10:53:00.000-08:00I read thru your blog this morning and felt so tou...I read thru your blog this morning and felt so touched by all you and your family has gone thru.... I love the different items yu have wrote, kind of like poems, there is so much feeling in each! I also read that you have lupus, as I have... It is such a ugly disease... I detest it and never give it any praise...Thou I do praise my father for his support and grace ... I hope you also feel is love, grace and strength for you and your family! Thannk you so much for sharing as you have...Veleta (Sammy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17842740694946788666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-21215047306204755902007-02-16T09:53:00.000-08:002007-02-16T09:53:00.000-08:00Laughter is essential. My husband and I have a ha...Laughter is essential. My husband and I have a habit of making up silly songs as we get ready for work each morning. Sharing laughter and focusing on fun is always a good start to our day.<BR/><BR/>Hugs and Laughter :D<BR/><BR/>StarJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271616371758781735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-68869270105992209832007-02-16T08:27:00.000-08:002007-02-16T08:27:00.000-08:00Laughter has always saved my sanity. Really! I thi...Laughter has always saved my sanity. Really! I think one of the reasons my mom and I were able to make it through all the crud, was because we could ALWAYS make eachother laugh! <BR/><BR/>And I have read that it raises your energy vibration, too. Must be something to it.<BR/><BR/>Love that cup!<BR/><BR/>:)Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04680903854519503303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-10796391791204494332007-02-16T08:06:00.000-08:002007-02-16T08:06:00.000-08:00There have been studies done about the good effect...There have been studies done about the good effects of laughter - I've actually heard you should try to laugh at least once a day. Sometimes it's hard to do. Being able to sit and laugh like that with your bff was the best medicine. A good old fashioned belly laugh until you almost can't catch your breath....priceless. I am delighted dear, sweet Darlene that you had those moments and I hope you have many more. Pity Parties are essential even if you're the only one in attendance, you have to be able to feel whatever it is.<BR/>I am glad you received and like the cup.<BR/>I hope you have more moments/days of laughter dear Darlene.<BR/>XOXOXO<BR/>Love,<BR/>LisaLisa Oceandreamer Swifkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447207923190618328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-4665503875682834352007-02-16T07:40:00.000-08:002007-02-16T07:40:00.000-08:00Hey Darlene! I've just been catching up on your p...Hey Darlene! I've just been catching up on your posts and the "Elephant" post caught my attention.<BR/><BR/>"(Sometimes) I wonder what the hell is there left for me to do...to accomplish."<BR/><BR/>You have such powerful stories and experiences. I think it would be so wonderful if they could reach a broader audience. Have you ever considered writing a book?<BR/><BR/>A few years ago my husband was misdiagnosed with epilepsy and it was such a frightening and unknown road down the path of "chronic illness". We struggled with this mis-diagnosis for a year and a half before we were blessed with a "cure". He had a severe heart condition that was causing him to black out and a pacemaker has solved the problem.<BR/><BR/>A real and authentic voice of someone who has gone down that path that chooses not to wallow in the gunk but is honest about the bad days, would have been an encouragement during that time. You are such a gifted writer and I have been so encouraged and blessed by your spirit. If nothing else, you have a powerful effect on your blog readers, so please keep writing!Kim G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02580039996408082406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-59192886555854632962007-02-16T06:35:00.000-08:002007-02-16T06:35:00.000-08:00"When life hands you some lemons, just have some m..."When life hands you some lemons, just have some more root beer."<BR/><BR/>- Veggie Talessc@vphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158982874278500904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-46381737664293403752007-02-16T06:28:00.000-08:002007-02-16T06:28:00.000-08:00It felt good to sit on your BIG comfortable couch ...It felt good to sit on your BIG comfortable couch with you, have a good cry and laugh. I have soooo missed you sweetie! <BR/><BR/>It was worth coming home empty handed without any groceries in tow!! giggle ;)<BR/><BR/>love~love~love YOU!!<BR/>OXOX ummm.... another (((hug)))Angela Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03835467401421359066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-87012516822499736592007-02-16T06:25:00.000-08:002007-02-16T06:25:00.000-08:00Laughter is the best, the rip snorting, unitl you ...Laughter is the best, the rip snorting, unitl you cry laughter. I am glad you are feeling better than the other day. Have a wonderful day.Jonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299647754479967070noreply@blogger.com