tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post173459849612486231..comments2023-11-03T09:22:00.224-04:00Comments on the pointy universe: Call the Waaambulance: The Not-So-Merry RecluseKJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10816760337027692727noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-72110577580311373192009-04-19T18:59:00.000-04:002009-04-19T18:59:00.000-04:00Kate - You are an amazing beautiful person (inside...Kate - You are an amazing beautiful person (inside and out). Things will get better!!! Love ya my friend - Poms (APW)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-23318594053731907452009-04-16T22:38:00.000-04:002009-04-16T22:38:00.000-04:00Kate, you still rock it after all these years sinc...Kate, you still rock it after all these years since Camp Westie. I would love to see LPB's big watermelon belly! <br /><br />Thinking of you.....<br /><br />BettyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-20571840959825212352009-04-16T21:00:00.000-04:002009-04-16T21:00:00.000-04:00Hi Kate,
Sundays are the worst and i don't think...Hi Kate, <br />Sundays are the worst and i don't think anyone besides you could put it into words in a better way. I hope tomorrow's 70+ degrees helps you climb out of the rut a little...and maybe get the energy to go shoe shopping. <br />-Dawn FDawn Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-8469797451220171452009-04-16T13:55:00.000-04:002009-04-16T13:55:00.000-04:00Kitty -
Camden likes to go on Facebook look at pic...Kitty -<br />Camden likes to go on Facebook look at pictures of his friends. As we were looking at yours, he noticed the picture of you in one of your wigs. He said "is that Auntie Kate? Her hair is a different color, but I knew who she was by her pretty eyes, they sparkle." You may have your bad days, but Cam is right. You never lose your sparkle! <br /><br />Love you always -<br />KC (GOY) and the HOBKCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-64609148962755252992009-04-16T07:26:00.000-04:002009-04-16T07:26:00.000-04:00Hey Kate - thank you for the very honest post. A ...Hey Kate - thank you for the very honest post. A friend of mine always said to me whenever I felt down to do what he did. He would remember a blind midget (small person) who used to pan handle outside his office downtown and think to himself 'my life ain't so bad'. Being sick sucks. No need to sugar coat it. You will have bad days and good days. Being self conscious is normal but who gives a f' what other people think?! Just accept the bad days and embrace the good ones. Oh yea, 20mg of Lexapro daily helps too... LOL!Bean Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10097559422259109896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-35627290904169549282009-04-15T22:22:00.000-04:002009-04-15T22:22:00.000-04:00Believe it or not....you are doing it! dog-paddlin...Believe it or not....you are doing it! dog-paddling through it....living through it...and surviving it all...'hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-81113442684903649472009-04-15T21:49:00.000-04:002009-04-15T21:49:00.000-04:00Kate,
Good to read you, I'm grateful that you sha...Kate,<br /><br />Good to read you, I'm grateful that you share it all with us. To show us that tough times come, but we each have with in us the ability to perservere like you, with honesty, strength and grace, it reminds us all that the tough days are always followed by good days. And if we remember to look they are also woven, with sweet, funny moments, like the ones you observed and appreciated with Paulie and Caroline.<br /><br />Paula is right, Caroline and Paulie adore you now, but when they get older and understand this battle you have survived, they will love you more, you are amazing.<br /><br />And what may seem like a bum-wrap for them now, may actually be a blessing, an experience that will actually help them become stronger in who they are and how they will contribute to our world. There are "gifts" wrapped in all our struggles, you will find them, Caroline and Paulie will find them, patience and faith.<br /><br />I am here whenever you need me, to take/watch the kids, have Paulie explain the map to me or to be Caroline's audience. It would be my pleasure.<br /><br />Thoughts, prayers, and love,<br />LizAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-38934332913524260772009-04-15T21:32:00.000-04:002009-04-15T21:32:00.000-04:00Sister Spice,
You are ALWAYS good company....we lo...Sister Spice,<br />You are ALWAYS good company....we loved seeing you at the Pentagon Summit and your "sassy side-tail" had everyone fooled -- trust me!<br />Sorry to hear you are in the Bell Jar....I know its tough right now, but it will get better.....just try and take it one day at a time. Sending lot of love....<br /><br />xo<br />JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-7935173370335761852009-04-15T19:30:00.000-04:002009-04-15T19:30:00.000-04:00P.S. Not really spring music but when I think sum...P.S. Not really spring music but when I think summer songs - I think Bodeans. Bethie, you and me driving the cutlas - taking all the truck routes to bypass all the traffic.....great memories with my Trucker friends. Good weather is coming and with it better feelings.<br /><br />Again Love Tracy O.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-65650151029521187752009-04-15T19:26:00.000-04:002009-04-15T19:26:00.000-04:00Kate,
You are truly amazing. I think of you often...Kate,<br />You are truly amazing. I think of you often and check your blog frequently. You are such an inspiration to so people. You are truly loved by so many people. You will have your days but the days will get fewer and fewer as you reach the land of NED. I love you and pray for you always....<br /><br />Love,<br />Tracy OAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-17637890420437863652009-04-15T11:13:00.000-04:002009-04-15T11:13:00.000-04:00Oh Miss Kate, Thank you so much for sharing so mu...Oh Miss Kate, Thank you so much for sharing so much with all of us. I think of you every day with love and amazement. I'm truly sorry you're in Sucky-Suckland right now. As a fellow phone-hater with strong hermit tendancies I commend you for venturing out in Red Hot #7 and facing the world despite your self-consciousness and lack of energy. I hope you look back in retrospect one day and realize how much you rock. <br /><br />I know this feels like forever - sort of like the last few weeks of pregnancy when you are truly miserable and think you'll never be your old self again - but please remember it is JUST TEMPORARY. I swear, things will get better. But, feel free to wallow a bit in the meantime. You deserve it. In the words of that great philosopher, Dory, "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming". Some days it's all you can do.<br /><br />Good riddance to the curse-ed clogs. High fives to your amazing kids. Love you, girlfriend.KTnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-88858011201930525412009-04-15T08:44:00.000-04:002009-04-15T08:44:00.000-04:00Kate - I have said it before, but I am in awe of y...Kate - I have said it before, but I am in awe of you. <br /><br />Hang in there. YOU are amazing. <br /><br />XO<br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00882955487246337457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-31973856253407802862009-04-15T08:14:00.000-04:002009-04-15T08:14:00.000-04:00Kate:
Meltdowns are normal and necessary...!! Th...Kate:<br /><br />Meltdowns are normal and necessary...!! The visual of Paul and Caroline joining in is hysterical.<br /><br />Kate: You are strong and are heading down to having more treatments under your belt, than those still to come.<br /><br />And YES, take the comfort from your children, they are very sensitive and caring, as you and James are. They know you are not feeling well, and forget the neglectful mother -you are a FABULOUS MOTHER!!!<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />Auntie JoanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-65879861632995362322009-04-15T08:08:00.000-04:002009-04-15T08:08:00.000-04:00Kate....
plastic braces.... wigs... clogs.. those...Kate....<br /><br />plastic braces.... wigs... clogs.. those are just the accoutrements that we (collective) think make us who we are... <br /><br />Those of us reading your blog are blessed because of you showing us the reality that in the big scheme.. those little shitty things don't amount to a hill of beans....<br /><br />You are a beautiful soul and while it might not feel it right now.. it's all worth it.. one day your kids will look back and say "Mom, you are amazing!" and they will mean it... <br /><br />Sorry Mondays suck... but hang onto the day when Monday will just be a day you have to get up to get the kids off to school...<br /><br />Love you!<br />P....<br /><br />p.s. My cousin Kate named her brace Harriet... perhaps it's time to name the wiggies?<br /><br /><br />PUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17912095388478502314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-55078589223895869922009-04-15T06:53:00.000-04:002009-04-15T06:53:00.000-04:00KJ - it does seem like winter will never end bit i...KJ - it does seem like winter will never end bit it will, I promise. Be sure to drag yourself outside on Friday, it's supposed to be 70 (it may well snow but let's be half full right?).<br /><br />I just love your kids. They are truly chips off yours and James' blocks for sure. <br /><br />And don't worry about the wigs. They look great and don't be scared to tease them a little. It all comes out in a woolite wash. Trust me, I know. <br /><br />You've also got a free pass for cocktails on me, anytime, anywhere.jalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-48885161160427366122009-04-14T22:58:00.000-04:002009-04-14T22:58:00.000-04:00What always amazes me when reading your blog is ho...What always amazes me when reading your blog is how you take these tough feelings and share them so honestly. Every time I read your blog I can only think how amazing you are to share your journey. <br /><br />BTW- I also wore one of those awful plastic back braces. Mine had a nice stainless steel collar to match. :)<br /><br />KatieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04867659829467936235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-55882017724183591002009-04-14T21:37:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:37:00.000-04:00Kate -
Its shite Kate but it will get better once ...Kate -<br />Its shite Kate but it will get better once you are in your flip flops! Perhaps we could have a clog throwing tournament in Hanover and get the boys (of all ages) to fish them out for us. Very therapeutic!<br /><br />Sorry you've had a tough couple of weeks. We can always have a chinwag at my table or yours....or wrapped up on the couch in our Snuggies (like two Granny's)<br />Hang in there Kate !<br />love <br />NicDr. Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07894931435046076392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-68564688040198924392009-04-14T21:07:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:07:00.000-04:00I'm sure I'm repeating myself, but...some days all...I'm sure I'm repeating myself, but...some days all you can do is just keep putting one foot in front of the other. And be proud of yourself for managing to do that. And take comfort in the fact that no matter what happens, at least you'll never be an office park troglodyte.<br /><br />NxoRoving Lemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14356212647201456769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-53374571602859994552009-04-14T21:00:00.000-04:002009-04-14T21:00:00.000-04:00I love you, my fucker. If I had a picture of a cat...I love you, my fucker. If I had a picture of a cat hanging in a tree; I'd send it to you. xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoCameonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-22195124201307018332009-04-14T16:29:00.000-04:002009-04-14T16:29:00.000-04:00Hang in there KJ. I'm sorry to hear you've been s...Hang in there KJ. I'm sorry to hear you've been so sad lately (I'm reading ur blog at work probably making all sorts of emotionally charged mugs).<br /><br />LOVE THIS ONE! Did this all go down at the Applebee's in Wakefield?<br />"On Fridays, they'd all ply themselves with generic salsa, shitty margarita mix and manufactured outrage".bgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-24307496168964403982009-04-14T16:25:00.000-04:002009-04-14T16:25:00.000-04:00I was at a fellas house in cambridge on Saturday n...I was at a fellas house in cambridge on Saturday night, he has this espresso machine looking thing that will make you feel better.<br /><br />BBQ soon at our place, no wigs allowed/needed.<br /><br />Mark RAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-46655575543227875302009-04-14T16:06:00.000-04:002009-04-14T16:06:00.000-04:00Ah Kate,
What a post. When we talked earlier, you ...Ah Kate,<br />What a post. When we talked earlier, you never gave any inkling that you had been so down and out. Hopefully, the sun and warmer weather will bring a little relief, and I know every Monday must suck... But single digits now... I am glad you don't have to run for the wig when I ring the doorbell.. Always here if you need me, and Jamie is so right in loving you, as we all do.. <br />LynnieLynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-53265763616265417732009-04-14T15:43:00.000-04:002009-04-14T15:43:00.000-04:00Kate:
Totally understandable that you're feeling s...Kate:<br />Totally understandable that you're feeling self-conscious these days, but I assure you...you looked fab in "Red Hot #7" and you were more to us than a merry spectator. And "They're dicks" pretty much summed it up! Don't be too hard on yourself, my friend. Once the spring weather arrives (any effing day now), a little vitamin D will do you good.<br /><br />Love you,<br />Ginger Spice :)Code Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03445652570322393476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-33097803925162013492009-04-14T15:05:00.000-04:002009-04-14T15:05:00.000-04:00Hang in there KJ, we're pullng for you. Love the ...Hang in there KJ, we're pullng for you. Love the ding dong cart reference.<br /><br /><br />BagsBAGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16414136866302559826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13721121.post-68789405069889130322009-04-14T14:50:00.000-04:002009-04-14T14:50:00.000-04:00Kate,
Bad days are expected. The sun will be shini...Kate,<br />Bad days are expected. The sun will be shining soon and we will get out more. The only bad thing is you were 5'3" with the clogs.<br /><br />I love you<br /><br />JamesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com