Courtney Mroch's comments

Move Over, Batmobile! - Blog Entry

15 Sep 2008 08:59 AM

Very cool article, Aimee! I'm planning on writing one about pet restraint systems in cars after looking through my Drs Foster and Smith catalog. There are tons in there. But I never thought about cars that would be hot with dog owner buyers. (I just know a mini-Cooper wasn't going to cut it for me and Murph. Not that I could've afforded it anyway, but I think they're so cute!)

How Long Does It Take to Get Over a Death? - Blog Entry

15 Sep 2008 06:23 AM

Thanks for the wonderful, kind and ultra sympathetic advice, Beth.

What's Your Personal Love Myth? - Blog Entry

15 Sep 2008 06:15 AM

Ooo! Good myths! Thanks for sharing, Jade.

An Anchor Loses His Anchor - Blog Entry

15 Sep 2008 06:00 AM

What an awesomely touching sentiment, mc8541a! Us wives DO worry about losing our husbands sooner than need be. And quitting smoking, from what I gather, is one tough habit to kick. At least you're making an effort. It shows you view her concerns as valid and hear them. Sometimes having our concerns acknowldged helps. If you do try again my thoughts are with you that you have more success the next time around. Thanks for leaving such a wonderful comment. Your wife is loved, that's what your comments shows.

In the Company of Dogs Early Holiday 2008 Catalog - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 02:00 PM

Instead of having rootin', tootin' fun you guys have poopin', scoopin' fun. HAHAHAHAHAHA!

To Replace an Engagement Ring or Not, That is the Question - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 01:59 PM

What a romantic approach, Kara! I love this story. And it's funny you mention sapphire because that's what I want if I ever get another ring. And I'd love to do our ceremony over. Beach would be nice! I hope come your 25th you have a ceremony to treasure and many happy memories of the first 25 years with great expectations for the next 25 and all those that lay beyond.

To Replace an Engagement Ring or Not, That is the Question - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 01:20 PM

Thanks for your insight and sharing your own tale, Yambasticks. We are most certainly continue to do as you suggested and continue loving each other. Replacing the ring will certainly not be happening in the near future now. We got word yesterday our dog needs a $3,000 surgery. His health is first priority now. Because you're right. We don't need rings to signify our love. (Although, I'm not going to deny I sure do miss my diamond! It was such a pretty ring. I'm sick that I went and broke it. But...life will go on. It sucks it happened but it's not the end of the world.)

What I Think About on 9/11 - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 12:04 PM

hehehehe I'll check it out, Christian!

52 Romantic Movies You Either Love or Hate - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 12:03 PM

Thanks for the comment, Libby, and explanation about why I kept seeing Lost in Translation come up in regards to romantic movies. I so missed the boat on that movie after reading your synopsis of it. I saw it and felt it was so boring. I couldn't understand what all the fuss was about. Seeing it through your eyes makes me realize I missed the deeper story. Which, speaking of stories, is the story of my life!

How Long Does It Take to Get Over a Death? - Blog Entry

12 Sep 2008 11:58 AM

What a wonderful article, Beth. I'm still in the relatively early stages of grieving. Not quite new, but not quite old. My mom's birthday is coming up in October. I'm expecting that might be a hard day. My birthday is coming up too, for that matter, before hers and already I'm missing the no card in the mail. (As did Wayne, because his birthday's the week before mine and he commented that he not only missed recieving her card but her phone call. She was good about calling to wish her favorite "son" happy birthday.)

What surprised me was how much grieving I did on our vacation. Maybe it's because I finally had time just to digest all the events of the past few months. That, and the salmon were running. Returning home to spawn then die. Near the end my mom talked constantly about "going home." I couldn't help but think of her. And the cruise we were on had a lot of people around her age. And when we flew I thought of her because the last time I was on a plane was to go see her then bring her back with me. The list of things that reminded me of her go on and on, and I shed many tears during the vacation.

Thanks for this wonderful article. I hope it reassures others as it's reassured me that grieving is personal and takes, as you said, as long as needed. Thank you, Beth.