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I am an East Coast expatriate hiding out in the Midwest...

I am an urban gal living in the suburbs and occasionally hiding in the country

I am a yoga practitioner, fitness enthusiast, believer in the mind-body-spirit connection...

I am a mid-life "revert" to the Roman Catholic faith in which I was raised and which has become an enormous source of support, encouragement, inspiration, and joy in my life...

I am a mom, sister, daughter, and wife...

I am an explorer; adventurous and curious about the world and people around me...

I am educated in the formal sense but I gain insight through everyday living...

I created this blog at a time of great fear and apprehension in my life. I chose to sustain it because of the discoveries about myself and the world around me that it has revealed.



What you can expect to find here:
  • the documentation of a love-hate relationship with the greater Philadelphia area
  • reminiscing about the good-ole-days (the 80's!)
  • complaints about my various ailments and injuries, both real and imagined
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    Wednesday, September 14, 2005
    A request

    To my fellow blog buddies:

    Please keep my husband in your thoughts and prayers. He is getting himself physically sick from a number of stressors outside of the home, none of which he brought on himself but rather, have been thrust upon him by coworkers, extended family, etc.

    And if he already hasn't overextended himself physically and emptionally enough this month, he's also donating 2 units of red blood tonight to help people in our community.

    He's a really good guy! I think he jsut doens't get enough recognition at work or elsewhere for all fo the contributions he makes in the world.

    Thanks! :)

    Posted at 01:41 pm by brandy101

    Melsyslap
    September 15, 2005   07:45 PM PDT
     
    AGGGH.

    Poor him.

    Poor you with him.

    I know the true meaning of being bogged down with anxiety and it kills.FAST.

    You tell him to take it easy...
    AbbyNormal
    September 15, 2005   01:47 PM PDT
     
    "none of which he brought on himself but rather, have been thrust upon him by coworkers, extended family, etc. " - Those are the worst kinds of stressors!

    Yeah, hopefully the blood donation will get him to pamper himself some. Do men "pamper"?

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

    scott
    September 15, 2005   12:33 PM PDT
     
    But he has you! Hope he appreciates you.
    I agree, men can often feel unvalidated at work. We need to be patted occasionally.
    brandy101
    September 15, 2005   08:48 AM PDT
     
    ha, there is no TIME or $$ for a trip anywhere...

    "Vacations" only ADD stress for us.

    Time to veg out at home...that usually does the trick.
    Michelle
    September 14, 2005   09:10 PM PDT
     
    Sounds like the two of you could use a mini escape, even if just overnight somewhere to rejuvinate? I will add him to a higer rung on my prayer list. You guys were already there for little babybean too.
    raejane
    September 14, 2005   08:35 PM PDT
     
    Consider your request taken care of, hon!

    Lyly
    September 14, 2005   06:27 PM PDT
     
    Good point.....
    brandy101
    September 14, 2005   03:43 PM PDT
     
    ah, its alot more than the blood stuff..and I think perhaps a bit of light-headedness will allow him some of hte rest he needs!!!! ;)
    Harmonia AKA jennair
    September 14, 2005   02:44 PM PDT
     
    I sure will keep both of you in my prayers! Hugs!
    Miss Ginger
    September 14, 2005   02:44 PM PDT
     
    He's in my thoughts!
    Lyly
    September 14, 2005   01:54 PM PDT
     
    maybe he needs to rethink the blood donation until next week?
     

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