tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24806308.post6223400673931909427..comments2023-10-08T07:04:49.054-07:00Comments on The Writing Life: Walking on Hot Coalskariohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10150537989886423212noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24806308.post-20244545454652360422007-04-11T05:27:00.000-07:002007-04-11T05:27:00.000-07:00I hear you Kari. Sometimes it is easier than other...I hear you Kari. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes it is easier than others to have faith that our loved ones are ultimately okay. <BR/><BR/>They are, ya know?Michelle O'Neilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221354521123541601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24806308.post-43470298914616931152007-04-10T21:36:00.000-07:002007-04-10T21:36:00.000-07:00Such a huge weight to carry. And so hard to let ou...Such a huge weight to carry. <BR/><BR/>And so hard to let our kids hurt. Isn't it such a natural instinct to want to clobber any kid that hurts our kids.<BR/>love.<BR/>hhollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438785972764737913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24806308.post-56600965916797910902007-04-10T20:14:00.000-07:002007-04-10T20:14:00.000-07:00It's so nice to have you back, Kari. This makes me...It's so nice to have you back, Kari. <BR/><BR/>This makes me ache for you, both the little girl who needed to fix everyone at her expense and the adult who still is so affected by others' pain.<BR/><BR/>I know that if you follow the ribbon back, you'll find what you need. <BR/><BR/>In the meantime, know that we are here to stand with you and around you so that you don't have to feel these things alone.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24806308.post-15734504922103118642007-04-10T13:48:00.000-07:002007-04-10T13:48:00.000-07:00There is something strong about this trait and I d...There is something strong about this trait and I don't think it needs too much concern. <BR/><BR/>Yeah, you have to let your kids feel the pains they feel, but you can be right there with them...<BR/><BR/>Since when is empathy and comfort a bad thing?<BR/><BR/>Just don't try to PREVENT them from having bumps and bruises. <BR/><BR/>That's where the line is, I think....Scott from Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01331284708780612453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24806308.post-49216436867724582852007-04-10T12:50:00.000-07:002007-04-10T12:50:00.000-07:00Dear Kari. This piece makes my heart ache. What or...Dear Kari. This piece makes my heart ache. What or who made you believe you should take on others' pain, their punishment?<BR/><BR/>You deserve the good things of life. All of them. Often. Please believe that.Jerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063270175679985513noreply@blogger.com