Comments on Eucalyptus Pillow: On Motherhood

Sorry things haven't been going well lately. The b...

2007-05-17T18:41:00.000-05:00

Sorry things haven't been going well lately.

The best thing about bad times is that they usually end. Soon. And you'll look back and laugh -- or drink heavily. Either way, sleep when you can, nap when you want to, and smile even when you don't want to.

Anonymous - I wish I knew your name, because your ...

2007-05-14T05:38:00.000-05:00

Anonymous - I wish I knew your name, because your words are very true! Thanks for sharing your story.

As the mother of a child who had Leukemia, I would...

2007-05-13T22:26:00.000-05:00

As the mother of a child who had Leukemia, I would like to agree with those that say your worries about your child are as valid as the parent of any critical, chronic or dying child. Indeed crying over the first day of kindergarten is as valid as any emotion we feel when we lose control over the world our child stemps into.

Although I know it is human to count your blessings by the seemingly greater misfortune of others, I would remind you that with all challanges come blessings of perspective, appreciation of time and moments. Perspecive that simple a challange-free world cannot provide.

Childhood cancer is an absolute horror. It steals children, and leaves holes in families. In siblings it causes a variety of stress and anxiety of their own health and the health of loved ones.

If anyone wants to focus pity into action there are a lot of charities that support children and families going through pediatric cancer, Local Ronald McDonald Houses, Livestrong, local Children's hospital and Cancer foundations. (depending on where you live)

Happy Mothers day, I know each day with my daughters is the best day ever!

Happy Mother's Day! And may you get some sleep.

2007-05-13T20:44:00.000-05:00

Happy Mother's Day! And may you get some sleep.

We are blessed here with pretty healthy kids most ...

2007-05-12T20:49:00.000-05:00

We are blessed here with pretty healthy kids most of the time...I know we are lucky.

But a Mom that I know who has a chronically ill child once told me "your stresses and worries are just as important as mine."

Happy Mother's Day Kate.

It's not cancer, but it's not easy either to deal ...

2007-05-11T22:15:00.000-05:00

It's not cancer, but it's not easy either to deal with a lot of smaller stresses at one time. So I do hope you have a relaxing Mother's Day weekend!

Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for the reminder to...

2007-05-11T22:13:00.000-05:00

Happy Mother's Day. Thank you for the reminder to be grateful for what we have. Two of my friends have cancer right now (I'm 31) and I lost one to cancer a few years ago and every time I think I've too much going on, I think about them and what it's like for them as women and them as moms and what their families are going through. It really does help to put things in perspective. At the same time, it sounds like you've got your plate full! With all you have going on you'll probably laugh when I say this, but make sure you're taking care of you. Best wishes for a speedy recovery for your son.

Happy Day to you! My cousin's baby has a rare for...

2007-05-11T18:47:00.000-05:00

Happy Day to you! My cousin's baby has a rare form of kidney cancer. It has been one of those be-thankful-for-what-you-have experiences for me.

Happy Mother's Day! I just read your Meme Since B...

2007-05-11T16:10:00.000-05:00

Happy Mother's Day! I just read your Meme Since Bloglines is a LOSER and hasn't been updating me on several blogs, including yours. :-( Grrrr....

Thanks! Will be posting my Meme soon.