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Discussion: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
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 mikeyoung81 |
LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Jan 28 2008, 1:45 AM EST Share with us why someone you love in Hampton deserves to be pampered and they could would a spa package to Salter's Creek Retreat in Downtown Hampton. Post your entries by replying to this thread! All entries must be entered by Feb. 17. 2 out of 3 found this valuable. Do you? |
 StaciCarwile |
RE: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Feb 5 2008, 12:17 PM EST Blended families are commonplace in today's society. At least one-third of all children in the U.S. are expected to live in a stepfamily before they reach age 18. The blended family is becoming more of a norm than an aberration. Born of conflict and loss, newfound commitment, and often heart-wrenching transition, stepfamilies face many lifestyle adjustments and changes. Fortunately, I married a man who understands these challenges and puts forth amazing effort to enable our blended family to work and live together successfully. Dr. Corey Carwile, (my wonderful husband) didn’t just sweep me off of my feet but he opened his heart to my son with careful planning, open discussions of feelings, positive attitudes, mutual respect and patience. Furthermore he befriended my ex-husband. Most men would feel intimidated and jealous by a divorced couple who remained close friends. Corey embraced the situation and looked upon it as just another “benefit” to having us in his life. Corey, my son and ex-husband have an impressive relationship considering the 3 of them share common interests and do things together independently from me. My son joyfully has two fathers that love him, take full interest in his education, sports activities and have even traveled with him on occasions when I have been unable to attend. Imagine what it would be like if all children had the benefit of such a remarkable parental support system. Somehow I feel as though labels & stigmatisms like “dysfunctional” or “step” would no longer exist. My husband Corey absolutely is the reason that this blended family works. He says, “It’s a happy collaborative effort”. Our friends frequently comment on how odd it is to see how close our blended family is. My response usually is that “We’re so lucky we found Corey.” My husband is a unique, one of a kind, wonderful man & that is why I love him so much this Valentine’s Day! 2 out of 2 found this valuable. Do you? |
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4Xmommy 4Xmommy |
RE: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Feb 10 2008, 8:16 PM EST On Nov 1, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. At the age of 36, me, a wife and mom of 4 was slapped with the harsh world of surgeries, chemotherapy and all the trials that go with it. It has been a long road since then and we still have a ways to go. Throughout this journey, I have watched my mother, Tina Holly, put her life on hold to walk me through this one day at a time. She is at my door every morning at 0700 to help get my children up and ready for the day.( She has done this for the past 3 years as I am also a working mom. She keeps my 2 and 3 year old during the day as my husband and I work. )She has picked me up from work when my body has shut down from fatigue and has made sure that my family has hot meals when I am unable to do so. As a child she was always the glue that held our family together while my dad would go TDY. Now as an adult she is still there to help my family hold together as we face this new journey together. She does and gives so much to us that I just wanted my mom to know how truly special she is. I love her so much and I want to let everyone know that she is the best. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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seangotz seangotz |
RE: LOVE IS IN THE AIR
Feb 17 2008, 12:22 AM EST My wife Angela needs some well deserved pampering for all the things that she does for me. My name is Sean Gotz and my wife Angela and I will be married three years in May. We were married on my two week leave while I was deployed overseas in 2005. A month after I came home, Angela noticed that I was having problems adjusting to normal life again. After seeking some help I was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and given a 100% disability rating from both Veteran Affairs and Social Security. I suffer from severe anxiety, anger and also have problems with short and long term memory loss. Angela, who is not military, has spend hundreds of hours while juggling work and finishing her degree in social work trying to get me through the medical discharge process in the Army, and making sure I receive the care I need, in addition to taking care of all of our day-to-day affairs. We have just recently moved here to Hampton from Winona, Minnesota to be closer to a VA medical center where we spend several times a week seeing different health care professionals. I say we because she needs to accompany me to most of my appointments because of my memory problems. During these last few months Angela has sacrificed a lot, working full time taking care of me as well as helping me get familiar with the area, and household tasks, all this while trying to find a job so we can pay our bills. My disability has left me unable to in turn show her my love, and to also take care of her needs. There is not a lot I can do to show her how I appreciate everything that she does, I would be very grateful if you would consider giving Angela the pampering I am unable to provide. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |