Courtney Mroch's comments

Favorite Romance Movies - Blog Entry

08 Sep 2008 08:33 AM

The movie is called Nights in Rodanthe. And don't feel bad, Dale...not only did I not know the movie was coming out, I've never heard of this from him. (But I'm not a huge Nicholas Sparks follower either. I only know a handful of his books.) And feel better! Sorry to hear you got hit with the flu. Take care yourself.

My Mother-in-Law - Blog Entry

08 Sep 2008 07:02 AM

Oh wow, mrmnmom82, it's so nice to know someone else who gets this. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm psyched to know someone who understands the dilemma!

Coping with Death - Blog Entry

06 Sep 2008 11:54 AM

I loved the message in this article, Beth. One of my biggest blessings this past year was being able to be there with my mom through her dying process. When she entered her Death Sleep, there was so much energy in the room. It reminded me of another blessed event I was there to witness: the birth of one of my friend's children. There was energy there too.

Dying and Birth both have energies. I wish my mom hadn't had the dementia clouding her mind, because I think she might have been able to embrace the gift of knowing her days were numbered and spending them a little better.

It's sure made me realize what I want when I'm still alive and have the chance to grasp it, and how, if I'm ever diagnosed with a terminal illness, how I'll approach it.

Very lovely article.

Dogs Who Fake Limps for Sympathy - Blog Entry

06 Sep 2008 11:17 AM

Hehehehehe! That is so cute, Aimee. I never knew dogs could be such drama queens, but there you go. Even you have a story about it! So funny!

Favorite Romance Movies - Blog Entry

06 Sep 2008 09:12 AM

This reminded me of two blogs I wrote, Dale, but from the perspective of how these kinds of movies affect the guys in our life. (See http://marriage.families.com/blog/do-certain-movies-make-your-husband-cry and http://marriage.families.com/blog/does-your-guy-like-chick-flicks) The Notebook is a top fave, if not THE top fave, for both Wayne and I. (Which I also wrote about in another blog, come to think of it, http://marriage.families.com/blog/the-notebook-the-epitome-of-devotion)

Are you looking forward to the new Nicholas Spark's movie coming out soon? I am. I didn't know there was one coming out until I just saw it advertised today, and then I read this...Nicholas Sparks is in the air or something!

A Year to Remember - Blog Entry

05 Sep 2008 06:10 AM

Dang, you sure know how to make a girl feel good, Michele. THANKS!

Love Lessons Learned on an Alaskan Vacation - Blog Entry

05 Sep 2008 06:08 AM

I'm all about that! Great suggestion, Michele. He does keep saying he wants to go on another vacation... ;)

Sarah Palin: Supermom or In Way Over Her Head? - Blog Entry

04 Sep 2008 02:33 PM

PHENOMENAL article, Michele! First off, Wayne and I believe as you do: thank heavens for Gustav so they could release the info about Bristol.

Second, one of McCain's spokespeople contradiced herself in an interview about why they released the news about the pregnancy. They were trying to pin it on the liberal blogger and the speculations Trigg was Bristol's baby, but then they gave another reason why they released it. (Of course I can't remember it now, but it had totally contradicted their claims that they were coming out about it because of the blog rumors.)

Third, you can bet if any Democrat had any of this happen the Republicans would hand them a hanky if they asked to leave the children out of it and keep this stuff private fo the family to deal with.

Fourth, I doubt Bristol would have had a chance to get pregnant if both parents had been around more and not consummed with work. How the heck can you raise 5 kids and help run a country? Sure, she can get nannies and stuff, but our tax dollars are going to pay for that. Yet other working moms, moms who have to work because in some cases they're the sole provider, don't benefit from tax-payer funded care services.

I don't think she's a Supermom. I think she's a Supermom wannabe. (I also think she's a neat lady, don't get me wrong, but I don't buy into having too many pokers in the fire all at once. It's being proven more and more often that multitasking isn't good or effective, and that's essentially what she's doing with all she's bitten off.) I think she'd be better off being a mom to her special needs baby, and the rest of her kids, and still being the governor of Alaska rather than the US. Not sure I want her in if McCain croaks.

Are You the Exception to the Rule? - Blog Entry

04 Sep 2008 02:22 PM

Funny, Dale, the topic of mother-in-laws must be in the air. I was planning on writing about my relationship with mine, which is about an unconventional as they come and doesn't really fit any mold yet.

And MRMNMOM82, I think it's great you're so open to having your mom-in-law come live with you. It's so fortunate that you have a good relationship like that.

A Year to Remember - Blog Entry

04 Sep 2008 07:54 AM

Oh, I forgot to add that I don't know who's learning more new things from who. You've pointed me in some very interesting directions. That you've learned anything from me is AWESOME!!!