tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post2617993304017504333..comments2023-06-26T03:37:53.410-07:00Comments on The Thompson Treehouse: I have a bone to pick with you, 2011.Jolenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08964962001513033188noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-14055861129155830522012-01-13T08:52:10.491-08:002012-01-13T08:52:10.491-08:00Thanks Jess! On a positive note, 2012 doesn't ...Thanks Jess! On a positive note, 2012 doesn't have to work very hard to be better!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964962001513033188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-39771403213637483892012-01-13T05:44:56.900-08:002012-01-13T05:44:56.900-08:00I will echo what others have said, your year was r...I will echo what others have said, your year was rough, no getting around that. Actually when I read through the list all chronological like that it was a tad bit surreal. I wish I had something super wise to say, but I think your family has already found it- still looking for the good and positive things amid all the crap. And here's to a much better 2012!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274227003889966401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-77982822524844958852012-01-12T19:07:01.913-08:002012-01-12T19:07:01.913-08:00Thank you Sarah and Sylvie! ;)Thank you Sarah and Sylvie! ;)Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964962001513033188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-32951728956918960972012-01-12T18:45:39.751-08:002012-01-12T18:45:39.751-08:00My god! You have every right to complain about 201...My god! You have every right to complain about 2011. You guys had a lot to deal with. It feels so good to get things like this off your chest. Don’t worry, you are not alone... we are all here reading away and supporting you. Hang in there...I’m sure 2012 will be your year to shine!!!Sylvie and Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16703886693652024477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-37079890242651422462012-01-12T18:36:31.791-08:002012-01-12T18:36:31.791-08:00So sorry that 2011 was such a tough year for your ...So sorry that 2011 was such a tough year for your family - fingers crossed that 2012 will be better!<br /><br />I have to say that photo at the end is totally awesome and very appropriate :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-59479907686230855302012-01-12T14:03:51.378-08:002012-01-12T14:03:51.378-08:00Thanks Denise... it certainly was therapeutic! I f...Thanks Denise... it certainly was therapeutic! I feel SO much better!Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964962001513033188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-60660480949634559552012-01-12T13:23:46.303-08:002012-01-12T13:23:46.303-08:00Wow, I thought our year was hard, but you topped i...Wow, I thought our year was hard, but you topped it, sadly. A good friend of mine taught me an important lesson when she grieved her daughter ever becoming healthy enough to go outdoors and join the family in the fun things they like to do... she threw a one night only pity party... and then had to let it go and move on. Easier said than done, but I think this was important to get off your chest. Hoping for a much better 2012!Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13334449755813716646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-37796967448528473332012-01-12T13:03:44.558-08:002012-01-12T13:03:44.558-08:00Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments Lau...Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments Laura!<br /><br />Your perspective has given me something to think . I wouldn't say I'm highly sensitive... but sensitive may be somewhat accurate, quick to react, or as my social worker calls me - very passionate. I'll have to give this some more reflection...as I have also been wondering lately what it is that makes us adopting folk so different from the rest of the world. Why is no one else moved the same way we are by the plight of the orphan?<br /><br />I look forward to seeing you around yahoo! Stay tuned here... as I will be posting an update to the Kenya program process!<br /><br />Please feel free to email me (should be under my profile)... and please don't hesitate to make more comments! ;)Jolenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964962001513033188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5432474434919393835.post-3495391198544662082012-01-12T12:07:10.874-08:002012-01-12T12:07:10.874-08:00Hi Jo,
I hear you. Hang in there! I feel the same...Hi Jo,<br /><br />I hear you. Hang in there! I feel the same way about 2008 & 2009 - among many other difficult things, in 2008 my mom was not speaking to me for 6 weeks, and in 2009 we opened our hearts & home to 2 youths (friends of family) who ended up trying to take action against us, we had to kick them out, and they still owe us $2500. Some years just suck!<br /><br />I have been following your blog since about June 2011. My husband and I are looking into a Kenya adoption, that's how I discovered Thompson Treehouse. We are also with Sunrise (currently live in Calgary, moving to Vancouver Island in March). I have so enjoyed your blog - sometimes entertaining, sometimes funny, sometimes moving, and the best source of info on the web for Canadians considering a Kenya adoption. BTW, this is the very first time I have ever commented on a blog! and I just joined the yahoo group for kenya adoption.<br /><br />Finally, and most importantly, I don't think you have a tendency to be negative. I think you have strong reactions to stimuli - events, people, information, etc. Your enthusiasm and intense compassion are also ways of strongly reacting, and certainly could not be characterized as negative! In my experience these things are an indicator of a highly sensitive person (which you probably already know!)<br /><br />Anyway, thanks for your blog. It has meant a lot to me :)<br /><br />LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com