tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post114394802556276092..comments2023-05-12T05:54:08.828-05:00Comments on Thoughts of Laurel: Once Upon a LoveLorihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05334129707341089450noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-61571902102187214372007-02-18T14:03:00.000-06:002007-02-18T14:03:00.000-06:00WOW!!!WOW!!!oregoncelticladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654659985295907418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1147341681565322022006-05-11T05:01:00.000-05:002006-05-11T05:01:00.000-05:00Beautiful Blog!Beautiful Blog!FishTaxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15775413038317279926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1147200919339463742006-05-09T13:55:00.000-05:002006-05-09T13:55:00.000-05:00Thank you for writing this. It was beautiful and f...Thank you for writing this. It was beautiful and fabulous to read.Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044206467281334438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146926252114263312006-05-06T09:37:00.000-05:002006-05-06T09:37:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing.What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269872465115056916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146744766223317992006-05-04T07:12:00.000-05:002006-05-04T07:12:00.000-05:00P.S. I'm thinking of doing a post about your post...P.S. I'm thinking of doing a post about your post. Do you mind? I'll link you.clewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160166319971765227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146744689509876392006-05-04T07:11:00.000-05:002006-05-04T07:11:00.000-05:00Lori, this is exquisite in every way. Alan said i...Lori, this is exquisite in every way. Alan said it all up above!<BR/><BR/>Love you, gf! *hugs*clewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11160166319971765227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146541238456025412006-05-01T22:40:00.000-05:002006-05-01T22:40:00.000-05:00Thanks Lori, for sharing this inspiring, personal ...Thanks Lori, for sharing this inspiring, personal tale!<BR/><BR/>Deciding to forgive and to love unconditionally is an enormous, daily task! You've all shined through and proven it's possible to build happy, loving and peaceful families with positive choices made.Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15369753949119294432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146537543597246992006-05-01T21:39:00.000-05:002006-05-01T21:39:00.000-05:00Lori, it seems that I'm always saying, "that was a...Lori, it seems that I'm always saying, "that was a beautiful post", but that simple statement does not do your posts justice ~ especially this one.<BR/><BR/>I wish sometimes we could talk in real life.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13474426124497486683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146504221787886172006-05-01T12:23:00.000-05:002006-05-01T12:23:00.000-05:00Alan - thanks for the sweet comments. No, the har...Alan - thanks for the sweet comments. No, the hard drive is still in limbo. I had posted these pics in a draft the afternoon before the storm, and thankfully, my blog wasn't touched. Thanks for hanging in there with me!<BR/><BR/>Rebecca - it did take some time, but I decided that I didn't want to live w/ bitterness. It's a poison and frankly, life is just too short. I still love my former husband. It's just different now...<BR/><BR/>srp - You are right. Sometimes it isn't in the child's best interest to keep the father in the picture. You have to do what is best for them, whatever that is. I always said that I wouldn't make them suffer for my decision and that's what made my choices crystal clear.<BR/><BR/>Mike - You bet, buddy! :-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Martie - When both sides are good people and love the children, it's the only way to be. It's less amazing than it is simply "right". Hugs back!<BR/><BR/>Chic - Thank you. Wisdom comes with age and experience and sometimes, a crisis or two. Love is the most important thing, and when you come right down to it, all there really is.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05334129707341089450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146495708072918382006-05-01T10:01:00.000-05:002006-05-01T10:01:00.000-05:00Such a wise woman...I can tell - you always put lo...Such a wise woman...I can tell - you always put love first.Networkchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09158414702993122385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146488483405969072006-05-01T08:01:00.000-05:002006-05-01T08:01:00.000-05:00The way it should be for everyone....but I think o...The way it should be for everyone....but I think only a special few (like you) can achieve this end. I admire you, GF! HugsMartiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049225962948888764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146367725155144502006-04-29T22:28:00.000-05:002006-04-29T22:28:00.000-05:00:-)Thanks!:-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316874618354199694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146357006296262392006-04-29T19:30:00.000-05:002006-04-29T19:30:00.000-05:00Each situation is different. I'm glad you were ab...Each situation is different. I'm glad you were able to keep a relationship with your ex-husband and that your current husband is accepting of his friendship. Sometimes that isn't possible when the physical well being of a child is at stake. This does show your loving spirit and your children are the better for it. He is obviously a caring and loving father with as much interest in rearing his children as you are.srphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751987787364198318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146355800474909262006-04-29T19:10:00.000-05:002006-04-29T19:10:00.000-05:00That was beautiful Lori..... And while it clearly ...That was beautiful Lori..... <BR/>And while it clearly took some time to get to where you are today, ideally that is how divorced families should hopefully be - coexisting, rather ceasing to exist. It isn't easy, and isn't always the case - but how very fortunate you are to have it be so.<BR/><BR/>But honestly, from what I know of you - I couldn't imagine it being any other way. :)Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747583945280534950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13465986.post-1146335981786131632006-04-29T13:39:00.000-05:002006-04-29T13:39:00.000-05:00Only someone as beautiful inside as you could insp...Only someone as beautiful inside as you could inspire the love that radiates through this post! To have done what you needed to to save "yourself", to make peace when it was over, to continue sharing your family with him, as well as your life, to inspiring the lucky new man in your life to share his life with you with your ex; you are truly a most amazing woman!<BR/><BR/>I'm hoping the photos mean you managed to save things from the old hard drive?<BR/><BR/>alanalanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06013341654649926300noreply@blogger.com