tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post2947942001899657258..comments2023-10-15T04:26:28.161-07:00Comments on Daily Coping Skills: Normal?Rieshyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01480054293869865269noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post-89064387338311446062010-10-02T09:39:18.049-07:002010-10-02T09:39:18.049-07:00I agree. Though, I think fewer people are normal ...I agree. Though, I think fewer people are normal than think they are. LOL! My particular brand of Major Depression makes me abnormal. But, in my family, THAT is normal. Most of us take the same meds for the same diagnosis. It's all relative. All playing with words. :) I do so love words.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07630459404574301299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post-23416654055829264862010-09-27T07:57:41.817-07:002010-09-27T07:57:41.817-07:00You're so right. Normal for us is what we dea...You're so right. Normal for us is what we deal with day in and day out. Yet when we struggle with a chronic illness, God gives us the grace to make it our normal. Does that make sense? It seems you have managed that very well.Southern Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06101132263339427001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post-61167218386722962252010-09-26T20:13:38.764-07:002010-09-26T20:13:38.764-07:00and by "lady gaga", I mean, "the wo...and by "lady gaga", I mean, "the world". She is a symbol in this case.<br />I have problems with words. I'm obsessed with fragmented verse and metaphor, but I'm not trying to be flippant here. You know that right? I'm very serious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732203991908884482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post-1994180015571670842010-09-26T20:12:43.617-07:002010-09-26T20:12:43.617-07:00Normal is upside down, and let us be thankful that...Normal is upside down, and let us be thankful that we are not normal, not by the standards of Lady GaGa at least. <br />I'm glad to read this, because well, it's true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00732203991908884482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post-66334030191580104862010-09-25T07:05:58.537-07:002010-09-25T07:05:58.537-07:00People can be very rude. Sometimes I think it is ...People can be very rude. Sometimes I think it is just innocent ignorance though. <br /><br />Your son may not be "normal" by the world's standards but that is only because God has a special job for him and YOU. Not everyone could be in your shoes...and no matter how hard things get..God chose you to raise your not normal son. That is an encouraging thought.Richele McFarlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14778804579496946142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post-70922135544935827262010-09-24T17:21:18.974-07:002010-09-24T17:21:18.974-07:00We have always had a saying "Why Be Normal?&q...We have always had a saying "Why Be Normal?".<br />We use it when we are goofing off or being crazy but what it really means is that normal can be so boring.<br />I think that in a huge way it is such a blessing to have a child who is not normal. I believe with all my heart that these children are given to the very best mothers - those with big hearts and lots of patience - who can take care of these children and they are blessed.<br />The children who are "not normal" are also some of the most special children I have ever seen - they LOVE, they don't judge, they are giving, they have faith and hope, and are happy just to be.<br />You are rich with a beautiful, not normal, boy!CBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911579093553356167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43847781758086614.post-50112418371725669802010-09-24T06:08:20.951-07:002010-09-24T06:08:20.951-07:00Isn't it mind-blowing just how utterly thought...Isn't it mind-blowing just how utterly thoughtless and insensitive people can be at times? Those experiences serve their purposes, but they are aggravating and potentially hurtful nonetheless. When these things happen they do remind us to watch our own words, which I know is never a bad reminder for me since I can suffer from 'foot-in-mouth disease' far more often than I'd like. They also help us by giving us wonderful teaching moments with our children. Oddly enough, another thing these awkward, disenchanting engagements often do for me is to make me think things through more deeply than I otherwise might. If not, then they can sometimes make me laugh later on in that "Can you believe she/he said that out loud? I may not be as socially unacceptable as I thought!" way that brings it's own comfort. ;) <br />I think you are handling so many challenges so very well and am always impressed by your parenting and by your tolerance of others. Great post today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080802166166442460noreply@blogger.com