Comments on: Dad (saturday sketch)

By: Jenny Mick

Jenny Mick — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:00:20 +0000

Hi Lauren,
I just now got a chance to use this sketch… I really like this one. Just wanted to let you know I was linking to your blog on my blog with this sketch… Thanks!!
http://create-everyday.blogspot.com/2008/11/yes-its-me-im-back.html

By: Julie G

Julie G — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:55:32 +0000

I finally got to use your sketch…here is what I came up with…
http://creationsbyjulie.blogspot.com/2008/11/2-challenges-in-one.html

By: Laurel

Laurel — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 13:41:25 +0000

Lauren, I am glad your dinner with your dad went ok. I feel for you.

I love the sketch and your card. Here is mine:

http://want2scrap.blogspot.com/2008/11/happy-birthday-man-style.html

By: Monica

Monica — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 03:57:16 +0000

Lauren,
Your card is beautiful, and I love this sketch. Here’s my take on it… http://mrsackey.blogspot.com/2008/11/winters-butterfly.html

Kudos to you for looking past your dad’s disease to spend a little but more time with him. I had a brother who was an alcoholic whom we lost to the disease. Only people who have a family member who is an alcoholic understands how it really affects the whole family. I admire your strength. I was not that strong and have a lot of regret because of it. I’m so glad to hear your dinner went well and you were able to get some pictures!

By: Kris reynolds

Kris reynolds — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 23:05:12 +0000

Lauren~

I am sorry to hear that. But you are so strong, you amaze me. I am divorcing an alcoholic/addict and it is so hard after 16 years with 4 small{ sort of small, 14,10, 6, and 2} kids trying to live. Always a sahm, we dont have anything right now, house in forclosure, no car or money… thats the way he likes me to be, with nothing. I hope I find the strength to be like your mom and do it alone.

Ugh, sorry for going on. Just needed to vent. I KNOW what its like to be around it.

Hugs~Kris

By: Melody (mrupple)

Melody (mrupple) — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:46:56 +0000

Enjoyed reading your blog as always. I used your sketch this weekend. It was nice to have a little time to stamp.
Here is my card:
Melody

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1123699?cat=500&ppuser=156321

By: mel

mel — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:57:09 +0000

Prayers for peace and blessings to you. I have had a similar situation and it’s so very hard for all involved. I struggled with some of the same things but realized I couldn’t change the persons behavior and that helped me somewhat. thanks for sharing your thoughts and photos. mel

By: Cynde

Cynde — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 05:38:33 +0000

Lauren Your card is wonderful! The message you left for all of us today is one we can all relate to…Forgiveness. Not always for them, but more for ourselves. So that we can live on in healthier lives.
God bless you for sharing your feelings and putting it out there, when I know it’s a huge gamble on your part. It makes us love you all the more!
Reading your blog we know what a good mother you are, what a loving wife, and how very talented you are. You are generous beyond words with all you share…and I thank you! Your sharing makes it somehow easier for the rest to share also, and my dear that too is a Gift! Bless you… Cynde

By: Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:53:55 +0000

I’m back, with a card! I really love thsi sketch, so thanks for taking the time to do it! I’m glad your dad came and that you got pictures with him.
http://tanyastampsnthings.blogspot.com/2008/11/more-stamping.html

By: Janin Huerter

Janin Huerter — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:31:50 +0000

I read all your messages and it seems like we all have a loved one that lets us down. My mom was/is addicted to pain pills. It has affected our lives now for 20 years. She is in pain and I know that pills are the only way that will help her live a comfortable life but she over does it and does not take the pills as directed. She has lied, stoled and broke my heart many times. When I was sick and needed her she made up excuses to not come and take care of me and my kids because she was sick. She did not want me to see her all drugged up. Because at the time all she wanted to do was lay in bed and zone on drugs. I finaly kicked her out of my life three years ago. It was the hardest thing I ever did. But, it woke her up. It was a gamble but one I was willing to take.

She is still an addict but she now controls her addiction. She no longer gets drugged up where I can see it. Or my children.

I still catch her lying and she will never be the mom I once knew. But, she is my mom and with Gods help I have forgiven her. Not for her sake but for mine. I did not want any regrett. If something were to happen to her tomorrow, I have no unresolved issues with her. God has given me that peace.

I will pray for you. I am sure we can talk for days about the pain we have been through. I am sorry for your pain. But, the one thing I do know is that he did not do any of it to hurt you. He can’t help himself. It is an addiction. It is a disease. WHen he is alone and looks himself in the mirror he knows the truth. There is regrett. But the bottle offers him an escape from that regrett.

I am glad your dinner went well,

I will pray for peace in your heart that carries the love you have for your dad.

In Him.
Janin