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Reply to Finding Beauty in Misc JoeUser Forums

It's like the "glad game" in Pollyanna! You are a gifted writer. I miss you friend.

Reply to My Baby Boy is Four Today in Home & Family JoeUser Forums

Happy Birthday Orian! Your baby is a little boy today Brandie! Your in my thoughts and prayers friend. Less than a month!

The Army of Trees in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

"You must of heard a different message than me". These are the words of my soon to be 19 year old, little sister. After hearing a very traditional Southern Baptist preacher share a message on geniune Christianity, we both walked away with a completely altered view of the pastor's sermon. This is not a new occurence, seeing how we don't see eye to eye on much. However,

Reply to Just Me and My Sister(Asian) in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I love you Trin. More than you know. I wish I knew the answers, but I'm as puzzled as you are. Maybe someday soon.

Reply to Auto Repair Remorse in Misc JoeUser Forums

A BIG thanx to ALL! I will heed your advice. As far as learning how to do it myself -- a lofty ambition, but one I intend on pursuing someday!

Auto Repair Remorse in Misc JoeUser Forums

Who knew tires wore out in less than 50 thousand miles? Surely not a single, naive school teacher, whose been driving her 2001 Mitsibushi Galant for less than 3 years now. I mean really, why can't vehicles just take care of themselves? Car repair is a pain in my butt! Everytime I have to deal with male mechanics I want to smash a brick through the window of

Reply to How Do We Determine Our Worth? in Misc JoeUser Forums

All humanity is a paradox of sort. There's a little hypocrit in all of us, and for those who can recognize the good and the bad -- well they're a step ahead of the rest. You know I think you're super!

Reply to Missing Articles in Misc JoeUser Forums

I am still wading through the waters of healthy self-disclosure. If you don't feel comfortable sharing every intimate detail from your junk drawer, then dont! It's your perogitive!

Reply to Blind Dates in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the comment. I'm glad to know someone out there understands my delima. I hope you enjoy the book. We will have to chat again soon.

Blind Dates in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Do you think there is only one person for each of us? I'm not so sure I completely buy into the soulmate theory. As romantic the idea seems, it's a bit discouraging. Especially if your like me, and the playing field appears pretty narrow. Tonight I had coffee with a total stranger. A mutual friend set us up, and although the conversation was great, I didn't

Reply to "Why Does She Have to Leave?" in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Great suggestion. Perhaps I will take you up on it!

Reply to Feeling Sorry for Myself in Misc JoeUser Forums

Brandie, Yeah! I'm so glad Jeremy is on here now! The connection you have with siblings is irreplacable. I wish I could offer you a quick and easy answer about how to "Come and Rest", but I don't really know. I believe He is waiting for us to surrender, and then He just picks us up and holds us while we cry. Someone above mentioned taking care of yourself, and I stand behind there comment 100%. Get a sitter, and go pamp

Reply to "Why Does She Have to Leave?" in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

Brandie. Thank you. I was leaving a response on your blog, while you were graciously sharing your heart on mine. Life sure is funny sometimes!

Reply to And the Lesson We've Learned Is . . . in Misc JoeUser Forums

Oh how I wish I had your wit and uncanny ability to make light of lifes most mundane happenings! Your writing is incredible my friend.

Reply to Feeling Sorry for Myself in Misc JoeUser Forums

Matthew 11:28 "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out ? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Is there anything I can do to help?

"Why Does She Have to Leave?" in Personal Relationships JoeUser Forums

I pulled her close to me as she reached out her hand towards her mother. "Why does she have to leave?", she kept asking. "I just want her to stay and spend time with me". These are the words of a deeply hurting eight year old, who hasn't seen her biological mom in over eight months. Trying to console a child who doesn't understand why her mom has abandon her has got t

Reply to When He Left in Misc JoeUser Forums

You need to submit this piece of writing to a publishing company or magazine. Chicken Soup seems appropriate. Your strength amazes me.

Reply to What You Look Like To Me in Blogging JoeUser Forums

Brandie. 73 comments? That is wickedy whack! You ROCK!

Reply to Mediocre in Every Way Possible in Misc JoeUser Forums

Every night before bed I get on joeuser and check to see if you've written anything new. Your articles brighten up my life. Trin and I talked recently, and we decided your one of our favorite people. You are REMARKABLE, which is a long way from average my friend!

Reply to Suicidal Geckos in Misc JoeUser Forums

You are hilarious! I loved the story when you told it to me firsthand, but this was even better. Isn't blogging great!

Reply to Suicidal Geckos in Misc JoeUser Forums

You are hilarious! I loved the story when you told it to me firsthand, but this was even better. Isn't blogging great!

What's my problem stupid? in Misc JoeUser Forums

What are you supposed to do when you know the truth, but you believe the lies? For the last year I have been learning a whole lot about what makes me tick. I have come to terms with some pretty heavy crap, and in fleeting moments I feel like I've made progress. However, lately I have sensed myself slipping backwards. Old thought patterns are rearing their ugly head, a

Reply to All Alone in Paradise in Misc JoeUser Forums

This is phenomenal writing. I wish I could help you carry your pain, but God is big enough (Clique, I know - but truth)

Reply to Things that Suck in Misc JoeUser Forums

Returning back to the "real world" after spending a week with an old friend in Hawaii sucks! Thanks for everything Brandie!

Reply to My Box in Misc JoeUser Forums

Thanks for the feedback Wuxiamao. It's comforting to know I have a fellow weary traveler on this journey!