tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post4494672782505586149..comments2023-10-17T07:05:20.349-05:00Comments on Minnesota JoY: Dear Maggie, Heather and MeagnJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520880841315329894noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-23251583415093982462010-02-05T23:06:23.170-06:002010-02-05T23:06:23.170-06:00Amazing story! Amazing women! Thanks for sharing...Amazing story! Amazing women! Thanks for sharing! #peoplenamedjokickbutt is an understatement! You Rock!!!Jolenehttp://slavik4.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-46179423873704610912010-02-05T22:18:53.363-06:002010-02-05T22:18:53.363-06:00I agree with Raychel.
Despite your protest, this i...I agree with Raychel.<br />Despite your protest, this is a truly inspiring entry. I'm so glad I came over from Maggie's blog.<br />Bless you.Al_Palhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260615221471924302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-71654056720490425452010-02-01T10:44:49.466-06:002010-02-01T10:44:49.466-06:00This was so beautifully shared. I know that it pro...This was so beautifully shared. I know that it probably seems hopeless, but I hope that someday your mother will free herself of her addiction. Maybe someday she will show up and be that woman you remember, beautiful and smiling and singing. She can't ever be the mother you needed or hoped for any longer, you're a grown woman now and the days where she could have been your superwoman are passed. But maybe someday she will be the grandmother that your children do need and hope for, and a dear friend to you.the shoppe ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542279157703603914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-80248058211517808182010-01-29T22:24:38.912-06:002010-01-29T22:24:38.912-06:00Jo... you are so brave. And significant. And lov...Jo... you are so brave. And significant. And loved.<br /><br />Thank you for this!<br />AmandaAmandahttp://iammommy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-80319718518607938812010-01-29T14:48:12.112-06:002010-01-29T14:48:12.112-06:00Jo, I could not love or respect you more for writi...Jo, I could not love or respect you more for writing this. I know you don't think of yourself as an inspiration, but you are and your story is. It's inspirational that you allowed yourself to have a beautiful family despite the one you were raised with. It's inspirational that you told this story, not for sympathy or any personal gain, but in support of friends making a life changing decision. You, my dear, are amazing.Raychel Celestehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337262361880470431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-18081159048426974742010-01-29T13:42:09.980-06:002010-01-29T13:42:09.980-06:00Okay. so weird. I just found you twice. Once becau...Okay. so weird. I just found you twice. Once because I saw your tweet, the next time while doing a search for "alcoholic" on twitter. My husband is an alcoholic too. I can't blog about it so I'm looking for other people who do. Beautiful post. :)Melodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859568015767404451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-62506499445264980042010-01-29T11:55:55.000-06:002010-01-29T11:55:55.000-06:00It's hard to read thing slike this, but not in...It's hard to read thing slike this, but not in a bad way. It's more of a gift of my program that I can read something like this and identify- but only up to a point. It's like your mom and I were heading in the same direction, I just managed to get out. I love AA, it saved my life, and kept me from destroying everything that's important to me.<br /><br />You are strong, brave, beautiful, and have one of the kindest hearts I've met. This capacity for love, for forgiveness, for compassion, (for cheerleading) is a priceless gift, and I'm touched and honored you share it with me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-45826741521918976722010-01-29T11:46:45.814-06:002010-01-29T11:46:45.814-06:00Nicely written post. I know I should comment, but ...Nicely written post. I know I should comment, but not even really sure what to say, other than I LOVE YOU.<br /><br />BradZeeke75https://www.blogger.com/profile/11916771296771476373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-66674548028499564852010-01-29T11:25:55.670-06:002010-01-29T11:25:55.670-06:00Thank you for the nice comments ladies. I'm ve...Thank you for the nice comments ladies. I'm very touched. <br /><br />Don't really feel like an inspiration though...I'm just me! LOL<br /><br />This post is not about me really though...it's about the wonderful thing you are doing for you and those who care about you. <br /><br />Thank you for the compliments though. It has always been hard for me to accept compliments but I'll do my best!<br /><br />Thank you Steph, you know I love you too. <3Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520880841315329894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-73960270645241957042010-01-29T11:05:42.423-06:002010-01-29T11:05:42.423-06:00My Dearest Jo:
Even though I have known your past...My Dearest Jo:<br /><br />Even though I have known your past for years, I find myself wiping away the tears as I read it again....<br /><br />Just wanted to let you know that I love you!!<br /><br />Stephaniesjokennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00499983135732636938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-40120998370641957632010-01-29T10:58:36.100-06:002010-01-29T10:58:36.100-06:00Very eloquently put and beautiful.Very eloquently put and beautiful.Sara @ Domestically Challengedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10245599062507705190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-41454557868026611462010-01-29T10:52:34.606-06:002010-01-29T10:52:34.606-06:00Amazing and inspirational.Amazing and inspirational.Bethiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901942855461654008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-47112373055664164722010-01-29T10:49:34.917-06:002010-01-29T10:49:34.917-06:00Yes, what Maggie said. Yes. Thank you, Jo.
Wha...Yes, what Maggie said. Yes. Thank you, Jo. <br /><br />What you've said here is exactly why I quit. I want to be present for my children and my husband so badly. And I want to learn that I'm worth more than my addiction...so much more. <br /><br />Thank you.Heather of the EOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14607422301391841377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-33745406797542680002010-01-29T10:44:11.636-06:002010-01-29T10:44:11.636-06:00I am so glad you didn't delelte this. I am so...I am so glad you didn't delelte this. I am sorry you went through all that you did and that you've your an inspiration to others.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.<br /><br />God Bless!<br /><br />TinaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01611865831958609009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448400579749380283.post-17077066448867802402010-01-29T10:34:13.431-06:002010-01-29T10:34:13.431-06:00Oh, honey.
Thank you so much for this. So much.
...Oh, honey. <br /><br />Thank you so much for this. So much.<br /><br />What a beautiful heart you've got.<br /><br />xomaggie, dammithttp://okayfinedammit.comnoreply@blogger.com