tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post8574762505186883505..comments2024-02-05T11:32:25.407-05:00Comments on I'm just F.I.N.E.-- Recovery in Al-Anon: The day afterUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-17043220546827725202009-11-30T10:06:04.102-05:002009-11-30T10:06:04.102-05:00Syd,
I have the same issue with my family. Many of...Syd,<br />I have the same issue with my family. Many of us definitely do NOT share political views. I was thankful that Thanksgiving went smoothly anyway.<br /><br />Love, SB.Sarcastic Bastardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17116577711704241625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-85207905802669850322009-11-29T03:00:25.846-05:002009-11-29T03:00:25.846-05:00Being tolerant enough to listen to others opinions...Being tolerant enough to listen to others opinions without hasty retribution is a great virtue. You are commended for your tolerance and patience. God bless, Syd!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-62059252652145297542009-11-28T11:31:37.641-05:002009-11-28T11:31:37.641-05:00Grateful for the capacity to really love one anoth...Grateful for the capacity to really love one another. The gift is ours. Blessing to you and your family.Tall Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278195551060786353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-79577967626115156342009-11-28T08:19:21.845-05:002009-11-28T08:19:21.845-05:00If only all people could adopt that tolerant attit...If only all people could adopt that tolerant attitude.dAAvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378341182741173178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-102657470246359702009-11-28T07:12:55.439-05:002009-11-28T07:12:55.439-05:00So glad you had the time to spend and were able to...So glad you had the time to spend and were able to see the good in them.Jess Mistress of Mischiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14766848582303523764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-68633379116009439562009-11-28T06:57:28.307-05:002009-11-28T06:57:28.307-05:00This is such a hard lesson to learn. I struggle to...This is such a hard lesson to learn. I struggle to balance speaking my own truth (not letting someone steam-roll me with their beliefs) while respecting another opinion. Often I don't speak up at all and feel guilty for not expressing myself.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693795343641111526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-31464061138932643672009-11-28T03:44:01.575-05:002009-11-28T03:44:01.575-05:00One of the most valuable things I learned years ag...One of the most valuable things I learned years ago was to let others have their opinion and to let go of defending mine when I knew it would just cause hurt and anger...what would the point of that be?<br /><br />I am thankful for you, Syd, and all you share with us to help us grow and learn along with you.Bar L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11100008292699584336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-39257593972874602202009-11-28T01:44:12.544-05:002009-11-28T01:44:12.544-05:00Oh it is challenging when political views come up ...Oh it is challenging when political views come up on Holidays.<br />You summed it all up in such a thoughtful way.<br />My step father dangles the carrot and these days I don't have to jump to the occasion. <br />Thanks SydDi-Githttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770400058372063740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-70506283685440571602009-11-27T23:51:12.665-05:002009-11-27T23:51:12.665-05:00Sounds like lots of transitions are up for you now...Sounds like lots of transitions are up for you now...<br /><br />Blessings and aloha...Ed G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15063291064985198651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-71098887393468113832009-11-27T21:45:35.783-05:002009-11-27T21:45:35.783-05:00My dad is alot like your wife's dad when it co...My dad is alot like your wife's dad when it comes to politics and opinions lol. Sometimes it's tought to accept, but it's what makes the world go round and it feels great to be able to look past the differences, and celebrate the things we can enjoy together.<br /><br />I too have some really award winning in laws, I am truly blessed!Scott M. Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11588618061480681504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-44665096759808596712009-11-27T20:56:47.685-05:002009-11-27T20:56:47.685-05:00Well my question is....did they drive themselves o...Well my question is....did they drive themselves over to your house?? lol<br /><br />Syd, I love the way you handle the differing of opinions. So respectful. It is beautiful really. I always learn so much from you.Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18326425173333184401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-464796404265078552009-11-27T20:04:52.827-05:002009-11-27T20:04:52.827-05:00'much good in each of us'. Amen to that.'much good in each of us'. Amen to that.Anonymous :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14866852475568786172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-56121233034289005242009-11-27T19:34:45.851-05:002009-11-27T19:34:45.851-05:00"In fact, what really matters in this life is..."In fact, what really matters in this life is that we do care about others in spite of differences."<br /><br />That pretty much says it for me, too. I'm so grateful that my mom and I spent some meaningful time together this Thanksgiving week & that we are willing to put aside our differences as we move foreward. I'm grateful for such a wonderful memory.GGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00470610805346367972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-30277767969052364332009-11-27T18:14:53.894-05:002009-11-27T18:14:53.894-05:00My family members who used to bait me with their v...My family members who used to bait me with their very challenging political and religious views at family gatherings seem almost disappointed by what, for lack of a better word, is my serenity today. Love and tolerance is our code, and I really have to practice it at some family gatherings.<br /><br />But, at my grandmother's 90th birthday party, which was a couple of weeks ago, everyone was on best behavior. My grandmother's declining health (and mental functions) gave everyone a certain solemnity... There was little joy to be found in seeing her profound deterioration. But there was a lot of love. I'm glad I was able to show up this year, and be present.the other cjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587140850392646760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-45568532557736529262009-11-27T17:41:57.319-05:002009-11-27T17:41:57.319-05:00I learn so much from you Syd. you have all of my r...I learn so much from you Syd. you have all of my respect.jeNNbig Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539934994452947108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-87393770986967184712009-11-27T17:40:13.079-05:002009-11-27T17:40:13.079-05:00Your love and honoring of your father-in-law is a ...Your love and honoring of your father-in-law is a lot like the listening and honoring I do you my demented mom. You put it beautifully. The time will come when they will go and you will have given the very best of yourself to them.<br />ChrisEnchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904990175885851041.post-50533209392031839642009-11-27T16:19:18.475-05:002009-11-27T16:19:18.475-05:00My heart goes out to your wife. I am experiencing...My heart goes out to your wife. I am experiencing something similar with my own family. Give her a hug.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com