Comments on: Oh I Feel So Broke Up…I Wanna Go Home http://www.mendolo.com/2009/09/22/oh-i-feel-so-broke-up-i-wanna-go-home/ Where food, sustainability, family, and the real world collide Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:11:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Grandma Marie http://www.mendolo.com/2009/09/22/oh-i-feel-so-broke-up-i-wanna-go-home/comment-page-1/#comment-966 Grandma Marie Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:55:44 +0000 http://www.mendolo.com/?p=753#comment-966 Dear Gina, I was so very lucky that I didn't have to work for over 10 years when you and Sara and Tony were growing up. We did have to give up some things. We rarely went out to eat, and we had to shop at discount clothing and food stores. I also didn't get to have a career. However, I know I did the right thing. With Dad's job, being a 24/7 job, I really shouldn't have worked - I had to be a single parent sometimes. Anyway, it all turned out OK. There are pluses and minuses either situation your'e in, and I'm sure you and Jeff will emphasize all the good parts of your life. Kind of like living in the midwest. Sure, we had cold winters. But it really made you appreciate the nice weather MORE that you had in the summer. I'm sure you will take full advantage of your time together even more. Wish we were closer so we could help you more like Jeff's parents. We'll see you soon! Love, Mom Dear Gina,
I was so very lucky that I didn’t have to work for over 10 years when you and Sara and Tony were growing up. We did have to give up some things. We rarely went out to eat, and we had to shop at discount clothing and food stores. I also didn’t get to have a career. However, I know I did the right thing. With Dad’s job, being a 24/7 job, I really shouldn’t have worked – I had to be a single parent sometimes. Anyway, it all turned out OK. There are pluses and minuses either situation your’e in, and I’m sure you and Jeff will emphasize all the good parts of your life. Kind of like living in the midwest. Sure, we had cold winters. But it really made you appreciate the nice weather MORE that you had in the summer. I’m sure you will take full advantage of your time together even more. Wish we were closer so we could help you more like Jeff’s parents. We’ll see you soon! Love, Mom

]]> By: Arora http://www.mendolo.com/2009/09/22/oh-i-feel-so-broke-up-i-wanna-go-home/comment-page-1/#comment-965 Arora Wed, 30 Sep 2009 04:14:36 +0000 http://www.mendolo.com/?p=753#comment-965 My dearest friend, My heart aches for you. I know all too well how difficult it is to make the responsible decisions. I thank God every day that I have been fortunate enough to have the boys with me when I have to work. Sometimes I don't think that is any easier because they are such handfuls on their own, but I fully know what a blessing it is to have the time that I do with them. There is no easy way to make it all work, but it is a blessing for you and Jeff that he gets to spend time with them on his own too. There is something about the Dada, son, brother relationship that is precious and it is fantastic that they are developing such a strong bond at this early stage of life. I do wish we lived closer so I could be of more solace to you. Know you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers. Lovies, Arora My dearest friend,
My heart aches for you. I know all too well how difficult it is to make the responsible decisions. I thank God every day that I have been fortunate enough to have the boys with me when I have to work. Sometimes I don’t think that is any easier because they are such handfuls on their own, but I fully know what a blessing it is to have the time that I do with them. There is no easy way to make it all work, but it is a blessing for you and Jeff that he gets to spend time with them on his own too. There is something about the Dada, son, brother relationship that is precious and it is fantastic that they are developing such a strong bond at this early stage of life. I do wish we lived closer so I could be of more solace to you. Know you are in my heart, thoughts and prayers.
Lovies,
Arora

]]> By: Diane Dawson http://www.mendolo.com/2009/09/22/oh-i-feel-so-broke-up-i-wanna-go-home/comment-page-1/#comment-964 Diane Dawson Sat, 26 Sep 2009 06:49:54 +0000 http://www.mendolo.com/?p=753#comment-964 Hey Gina, So sorry to hear you have to make this choice. And so sorry I couldn't be there for you (at all) on baking day. Hope the cookies were at least a distraction... love, Diane, Marj, Lilly and Iris Hey Gina,
So sorry to hear you have to make this choice. And so sorry I couldn’t be there for you (at all) on baking day. Hope the cookies were at least a distraction…
love,
Diane, Marj, Lilly and Iris

]]> By: PAPA Dave http://www.mendolo.com/2009/09/22/oh-i-feel-so-broke-up-i-wanna-go-home/comment-page-1/#comment-963 PAPA Dave Fri, 25 Sep 2009 03:16:40 +0000 http://www.mendolo.com/?p=753#comment-963 Grandma Marie and I will have to 2nd Linda's comment, That old ballad and the beach boys rendition always came to my mind when the transfer or the call to have us move came and I would go ahead without all of you and get to that new place where we we going and after a day I would start missing you,Tony, Sara and Mom. It was very hard to leave you behind as I missed you and how you all grew. That song would pop into my mind and I would put on the beach boys tape (this dates me). I would sing the song think of you all and figure out a way to get home to see you. You will miss those great little boys but know that you will go home each day and that you will just love them more. Jeff will have good times with them and they will love you just as much even if you are working. I wish Mom and I were closer and you know that if you need us we are here for you. On a lighter note Mom said Thomas is now reading signs while riding in the car, I love it VON'S or as he said VUNS. Just remember you are a great Mom and wife and that when you get into the Prius each day to go off to work there is a large S on under your work clothes and that for SUPER MOM. Love your Dad and Mom and give those boys a hug Grandma Marie and I will have to 2nd Linda’s comment, That old ballad and the beach boys rendition always came to my mind when the transfer or the call to have us move came and I would go ahead without all of you and get to that new place where we we going and after a day I would start missing you,Tony, Sara and Mom.
It was very hard to leave you behind as I missed you and how you all grew. That song would pop into my mind and I would put on the beach boys tape (this dates me). I would sing the song think of you all and figure out a way to get home to see you. You will miss those great little boys but know that you will go home each day and that you will just love them more. Jeff will have good times with them and they will love you just as much even if you are working. I wish Mom and I were closer and you know that if you need us we are here for you.
On a lighter note Mom said Thomas is now reading signs while riding in the car, I
love it VON’S or as he said VUNS. Just remember you are a great Mom and wife and that when you get into the Prius each day to go off to work there is a large S on under your work clothes and that for SUPER MOM.

Love your Dad and Mom and give those boys a hug

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