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Being cut out for this... (Reply to this comment)
by serc
We all feel like we aren't cut out for parenting sometimes (in my case it seems like a daily occurrence, and for much more minor reasons). You're doing a great job, though - that is clear from reading this!
I'm sorry I didn't get to read it sooner...
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Jul 06 '08
7:28 pm PDT
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I just went through a moment like this ~ (Reply to this comment)
by sgentile
with my almost 8 year old. Your story hit part of my gut and heart that wrenched for my little one as he felt his own version of the loss I too felt.
It's soooo not easy being a Mom!
Susan :(
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Jun 06 '08
1:41 pm PDT
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Your togetherness.... (Reply to this comment)
by louisdrinkingt
and going forward together...
is the way to go.
lou.
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Mar 28 '08
10:52 am PDT
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It never goes away (Reply to this comment)
by bettega
This is such a nice piece, very sad and poignant. My grandfathers died a few years ago and I still miss them so. It never goes away. You think about it less, but I wouldn't say it gets better. You do get used to the silence when they would have otherwise spoken, but it hurts...
Best regards
Bettega
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Mar 16 '08
5:19 pm PDT
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Good story (Reply to this comment)
by brookelorren
Reading it make me sad for your son.
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Jan 29 '08
9:09 pm PST
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How wonderful you are! (Reply to this comment)
by patt_rn
I lost my sister to cancer 4 years ago on Thanksgiving. Every year I miss her on that day more than ever. Your article made me cry, I know how your son felt. My sister was 18 years older than me, she was like a second mother. I miss her. You handled that so well with your son.
God Bless You!!
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Jan 28 '08
9:42 pm PST
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Ahhh I miss (Reply to this comment)
by susiewho
the simple problems
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Jan 21 '08
8:18 am PST
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How lucky your son is (Reply to this comment)
by lyagushka
to have a mother like you. Your sense of perspective and your intuition about what was really upsetting him are such blessings for him. As are your compassion and your ability to show him your own grief too. Grief is such a hard, non-linear, non-logical thing. It's hard for everyone. But your son is lucky that he has a parent who understands and is there to help him bear it.
Thanks for sharing,
Kate
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Dec 26 '07
10:08 am PST
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Keep your chin up... (Reply to this comment)
by coldsteel7
John
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Dec 01 '07
4:28 pm PST
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Your story made (Reply to this comment)
by msmorvay
me cry, poor little guy. I know how he feels. You certainly did the best you can in the situation.
Take care,
Rae
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Oct 30 '07
11:19 am PDT
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I understand (Reply to this comment)
by goodmama
and feel the same way sometimes. Hugs to you.
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Oct 13 '07
10:33 am PDT
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Some days are rougher than the others. (Reply to this comment)
by telynor
Many hugs for you both! Your poor little man, how distressed he sounds -- but that note you left about how you have never punished him for breaking something, that says quite a bit about you both, and gives me a great deal of confidence in your parenting skills. You'll both be okay, something tells me that will happen. -- Telynor
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Oct 07 '07
12:19 am PDT
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If you didn't doubt (Reply to this comment)
by pinksteeler
then you wouldn't care. Instead, you care deeply. I think you did a splendid job. Bless you and your dear one. That shattered glass may mean even more later in his memories.
Hugs to you and your son,
Sherry
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Oct 06 '07
7:53 pm PDT
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Aww (Reply to this comment)
by shantel575
bless his heart... you have a very sweet, thoughtful, tender-hearted child Melissa and that is a rare find these days... he is so precious... you are blessed to have him.. as is he, to have you as his mom. You handled this with great care and wisdom. Thank you for sharing this touching story with us!
Shantel
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Oct 06 '07
7:35 pm PDT
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what a touching (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
moment for both of you and I'm sure he will never forget it..it surprises me at times what my grown daughters tell me they remember about our moments together, both good and bad...This one, though heartbreaking for your son now, will be fondly remembered with much love for you.
best always
Barbara
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Oct 06 '07
5:38 pm PDT
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You are (Reply to this comment)
by cathyjones
exactly what your son needed at that moment in time. You immediately understood that this was much more than a broken glass. No one else could have comforted him the way you did - with care and understanding. No one else is cut out to his mom!!
Cathy
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Oct 06 '07
2:25 pm PDT
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I agree with the other comments.. (Reply to this comment)
by gaelkm
....you received, Melissa. You handled the situation very well. Life does throw us difficult times much more often that we'd like. I feel overwhelmed on a regular basis too. Hang in there and know you're not alone.
~gael
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Oct 06 '07
1:33 pm PDT
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hey there Melissa... (Reply to this comment)
by sleeper54
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you were right the first time: it probably was broken in a million pieces..!!
Your son sounds a lot like mine, perhaps too loving and too sensitive. At least as society 'expects' our young boys and men to be. But I have always nurtured that compassion and care and never made him think it was anything but manly.
Sounds like you handled the situation perfectly. Moments of loss, whether a treasured glass or a loved mentor/great aunt should always be used as stepping stones to the future.
...tom...
P.S. I am sure there are many here on Epinions that 'think more of you than you do yourself.' Which is definitely _not_ a bad thing. ...tom...
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Oct 06 '07
12:10 pm PDT
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You're doing.... (Reply to this comment)
by kamel622
...doing a fantastic job! You gave your son exactly what he needed at exactly the right time. Someone Else does know you so much better than you know yourself...I find that so comforting.
...God Bless......kath
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Oct 06 '07
7:08 am PDT
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thank you for sharing (Reply to this comment)
by shopaholic_man
I can assure you that you are NOT ALONE. I have had many moments like that with my son Nick (age 12). It sounds like you did a great job handling the situation, but wow, I really can relate to how sometimes all of life's challenges can just overwhelm you, and I understand how they can all be symbolized by something as seemingly trivial as a broken glass. Hope that all is well now!
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Oct 06 '07
6:24 am PDT
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it's overpowering at times (Reply to this comment)
by quarternotes
My sympathies pour at to you. I feel this way to sometimes, but I'm glad my kids are still healthy and are still here. It's what gets me through.
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Oct 06 '07
6:07 am PDT
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