tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post2642519271952161386..comments2013-05-27T10:00:26.093-04:00Comments on A Life Unexpected: The Pursuit of HappinessJTMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11484296768114310334noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-17277305604405676552010-06-16T23:37:08.729-04:002010-06-16T23:37:08.729-04:00Trish -I just read your blog post and i am going t...Trish -I just read your blog post and i am going to read it as often as possible, words to live by. These tears don't need a tissue, they just need to fall because they are tears that run the gamut of emotions, these tears represent my feelings of being so extremely thankful to have you and jay and link in my family, tears that reflect my admiration for you and my brother, tears that represent my love for you guys and tears that show just how much words and writing can affect someone in a good way...that words can make a person reflect on their own life.So I'm going to cry and let it out...because these are tears of joy and sadness. Thank you for your wordsMelissa Maikosnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-72308965387557293482010-06-14T12:36:23.222-04:002010-06-14T12:36:23.222-04:00I marvel everyday at the women you have become, yo...I marvel everyday at the women you have become, you make me proud to say I'm your Mom. You always have the ability to take the lemons of life and make lemonade. To know you as at peace with your life comforts me. You inspire me to try to look at life differently. You will survive this and be happy with your life. You are a great person, mother, wife, and daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-71053039449710457202010-06-13T18:44:24.709-04:002010-06-13T18:44:24.709-04:00I thought the comment below was something we all s...I thought the comment below was something we all should think about!<br />Thank you!<br /><br />It’s challenging – reconciling dreams lost and being bold enough to carve new dreams out of current realities.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-82688613048141171932010-06-13T06:23:02.266-04:002010-06-13T06:23:02.266-04:00You again make me smile - what a great way to begi...You again make me smile - what a great way to begin my day! One arrives at wisdom and clarity when s/he is open, recognizes and embraces his/her unique change. As you've realized, you alone are responsible for your happiness :-) Continued recognition of your uniqueness; every day is a gift!CCLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09409734761119170450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-59065404885293774962010-06-11T21:55:06.988-04:002010-06-11T21:55:06.988-04:00Ahhh, I remember in grade school how impressed the...Ahhh, I remember in grade school how impressed the teachers were with your writing ability. Now I remember why! I love your blog, and its so very true. Working in healthcare, I see so many sad families, sad situations, people whose lives have been ended too soon and the struggles their families go through. I see older people who are forced to adapt to an ailing body, a new disease, a million meds....I know you see all this in the careers you both have entered. But what inspires me most is that you both GET IT. You truly appreciate the important things in life, you grasp every good thing you can, you roll with the bad things, and you have such a positive outlook on every situation you encounter and have such an open mind. This is the way I try to live my life...but on some days, when I have 3 kids creating such chaos and it seems nothing is going my way...I need a perspective check and thats what you and Jay have brought me by sharing your stories and feelings and most importantly, appreciating LIFE. Its truly inspiring. -Carolyn BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-56378814414278052712010-06-11T19:59:06.304-04:002010-06-11T19:59:06.304-04:00Beautifully written, Trish!Beautifully written, Trish!Eryn Ragazzonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-66880337099184978882010-06-11T11:25:53.771-04:002010-06-11T11:25:53.771-04:00Great 'guest spot' Trish! Inspiring, for s...Great 'guest spot' Trish! Inspiring, for sure!Gillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15137862800708426790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-54914660452012072142010-06-11T11:00:08.506-04:002010-06-11T11:00:08.506-04:00LOVED this!LOVED this!Samnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-68301816525580233912010-06-11T10:32:53.112-04:002010-06-11T10:32:53.112-04:00Beautiful words, Trish! Really thought provoking....Beautiful words, Trish! Really thought provoking. I wish the right path, whatever that may be, for the three of you!!<br />SBFCRShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604377493148166987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-56404906384228715412010-06-11T09:52:39.638-04:002010-06-11T09:52:39.638-04:00Trish, this is SO powerful and really made me thin...Trish, this is SO powerful and really made me think:<br />"The world where we see our colleagues more than we see each other, where our son sees his teachers more than he sees us and we rush-around trying to squeeze the most into our limited time together."<br />I feel like its hard to accept that situation as 'happiness', and yet so many of us stretch ourselves to achieve it. My perspective just might be a bit different after reading this. My husband was unemployed too, I shared this blog with him. I wish your family the best of luck and all the love in the world to get through whatever life hands you!Jaclynhttp://www.angelbeez.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-17438310895855410192010-06-11T09:51:33.684-04:002010-06-11T09:51:33.684-04:00Well Trish, I thought Jay was the "writer&quo...Well Trish, I thought Jay was the "writer" in the family and now I know he has competition. You two are an amazing couple and L is so lucky to have such great and grounded parents as role models. Love you both!Jackiehttp://www.notwifezilla.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-86075192013838173622010-06-11T09:33:48.920-04:002010-06-11T09:33:48.920-04:00If I ever won a big lottery jackpot, don't be ...If I ever won a big lottery jackpot, don't be surprised if you get a check in the mail. Honestly, you and your husband have taken a situation that many people could not handle and turned it into a challenge that I know you guys will overcome! Truly inspiring!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-42108561349798916932010-06-11T00:01:52.343-04:002010-06-11T00:01:52.343-04:00Patty you are always inspiring! You are a strong a...Patty you are always inspiring! You are a strong and loving person and I know your husband and son appreciate you and love you with all their heart. I agree that our ideas and goals we had in our twenties are not necessicarily those we have as we grown and have a family... We realize with a family that we love, we are willing to do anything to be happy and to spend quality time with them. As you, stated I totally agree that happiness is the key! I know we all have had a rough time in the last several years but I do know that you and your family are well loved by family and friends near and far! All I can say is that I am inspired by both of you and I am working hard to be happy especially with the arrival of my first child and living in a new state. We are all given choices in life, but you two have chosen to be positive and proactive and even let others see how your life is going...no one is perfect, but you two are following your hearts and being happy - which is not always easy. I commend you both on being strong and not giving up!Joycenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1703220098202512144.post-68324019128214938112010-06-10T22:31:08.152-04:002010-06-10T22:31:08.152-04:00Amazing Trish!!!!!! Such inspiring words.Amazing Trish!!!!!! Such inspiring words.trdmosgrlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15069971389505423215noreply@blogger.com