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posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 12:49am on 06/09/2010
yes there was a time when i thought I might want to be a mother, but now I realize that it would be so difficult for me, especially given my age. I have no idea how my sister does it - she's four years older than I am, and she has two kids under 4! still changing diapers and potty training to do! and of course with all my moving around and being unsettled, not to mention lack of finances - that is another reason to avoid motherhood at this point. oh well! that is one reason I do enjoy teaching here too - it is fun to be around them sometimes. I do like children most of the time.

anyway - yes, my trip to Washington in August was really great - I just wish it hadn't ended with this foot injury! but having that ceremony for my father was so therapeutic for all of us, and a great way to pay him tribute. I know it's been hard for my mom, and she's still having a hard time making big decisions about her house - getting rid of things, etc. I was trying to help her while I was there, but she wasn't ready. so we just relaxed and enjoyed time together. more important I think:)

and finding Nicky, the cat, was a great bit of luck. she needs something to love, and Nicky is very loving and fun to have around. So it's great for her! animals can be such wonderful companions!

as for me, it looks almost 100 percent like I'll be returning to the u.s. next March - hopefully not earlier but I don't know how long this foot recovery will take. if I can complete my contract with my job, I definitely want to for the money. And it will give me time to pack and plan. plus get my husband's visa again - he's lost his current green card! it's so hard for us!!

anyway - thanks for always being here. hopefully when you get a computer we can be in touch more often!

take care!
*big hugs*
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posted by [identity profile] moondropz.livejournal.com at 04:03pm on 10/09/2010
I knew at 20 that i couldn't have aNY KIDS? sO GOING THE TEACHING ROUTE WAS THE BEST WAY TO STILL BE AROUND THEM-SPOIL THEM-LOL! Sorry for the capslocstill getting used to the laptop. *G*
What happened to your foot?! I saw that in a recent reply and freaked out! Are you ok? I hope so! Ouch! Not a fun thing to have happen!
It will be hard for her=for awhile. She's used to having him there to help make the decisions. But from what you say-I think she's doing the best she can for right now. It will get easier for her. *Hugs*
Nicky sounds so sweet! I'm so glad he's there for her-at this time. ;)
Oh wow! You're coming back to the States? Where are you guys going to live-any idea? I hope this all works out for you both! I wish there was something I could do to help. ;( But I cAn offer my love and support! Hang in there ok?
*Hugs*
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posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 05:55am on 20/09/2010
Oh I think I told you about my foot - this is a comment I forgot to reply to sorry! they get lost in the shuffle - LOL!
well my mom has been making decisions for her and my dad for a long time since his Parkinson's started to get bad - perhaps about 5 years ago or so. she was doing the taxes and stuff in the last couple years and all the shopping and decisions. so it was hard in some ways with my dad still around. yet after 50 years of marriage, it's always hard to say goodbye!

Nicky is a great cat - did you see the pics I posted of him?

well at this point my plan is to return to the states if things continue to go as they are here. My husband's not working so I need to get back to my own country and start again. Probably i will go back to Washington and see if I can get a job in Seattle. if things don't work there we may return to Chicago - who knows right now. it's hard for us to live here in Japan. I do hope it works out for us this time - I have to get him another green card too so there's lots to think about!

thanks so much for the love and support! that helps a lot!!

*hugs tight*
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posted by [identity profile] moondropz.livejournal.com at 04:29am on 21/09/2010
Yes! I know from another comment...somewhere? LOL. But I know now. ;)
It is. My dad still misses my mom for the simple companionship. It's been almost 10 years and it's just not the same you know? It's just hard to adjust I think. :(
I've missed seeing those! I'm back on-but running around again! So if they are on your lj? I will go hunting for them! Thanks for the heads up!
It has to be hard. I'm sorry this trip to Japan is not what you both had hoped it would be. And I hope that everything will work out when you both return back to the States. I feel bad that all I can do is just send my best wishes/prayers and love. It's not much but you both definately have them all!
*Hugs*
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posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 08:54am on 22/09/2010
oh yes, my mom misses my dad's company even though he wasn't really a great conversationalist, even before the Parkinson's set in. it was just that you get used to someone being around. I feel that way about my husband too, even though we have our problems.

thanks - I do hope things work out for us someday, someway, somewhere. your prayers, wishes and love are always helpful - and always welcome:)

love ya!
*hugs*
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posted by [identity profile] moondropz.livejournal.com at 06:47pm on 23/09/2010
I think it's just hard to deal with knowing what you had with your husband/wife, and knowing you won't have that again. Some people move on and remarry? But I know for my dad that will never happen. ;(
I have hope for you both! I would love the chance to finally meet too! Never say never right? ;)
*Hugs you hard* Love ya right back!!!!
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posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 01:21am on 03/10/2010
my mom would never remarry at her age. I don't really know if I would either, if I ever lost my husband. It's too much work - LOL! but of course you can't really plan when you fall in love.

oh I hope you and I can meet!! If I was only in Chicago this month!
someday we'll find a way!

*hugs you tight*
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posted by [identity profile] moondropz.livejournal.com at 04:53am on 04/10/2010
Since i've never married(yet-lol), I can't say how I'd go if something like this happened to me. Not sure i could move on to another man though...
I know! Doesn't it figure you moved away and I find out I'm going? Pfft. But someday soon-we will meet!
*Hugs you hard*
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posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 07:20am on 16/10/2010
yes I think it would be hard for me to just transfer feelings to someone else. a marriage is such a close relationship.

yes let's try to meet someday!!!!!
*hugs*
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posted by [identity profile] moondropz.livejournal.com at 02:47pm on 18/10/2010
Exactly! I am not sure I could do that myself.
It's a deal then! We must find a way to meet!
*Hugs*
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posted by [identity profile] laurainlimbo.livejournal.com at 03:43am on 24/10/2010
yes we must!!!!!
*hugs tight*
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posted by [identity profile] moondropz.livejournal.com at 06:08am on 24/10/2010
Oh yes!!!
*Hugs*
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