Comments on: My Three Reasons

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 23:37:19 +0000

I read your book twice (I’m still in Copenhagen). I cried even more when I read it again. I cried for your dad, I cried for my dad, I smiled for your mom, I smiled for my mom, I cried for the wedding dress in the my closet, I laughed and felt uplifted by Kayla (I have my own ‘Kayla’) But mostly, I was in awe of you, my friend Aidan, a brave girl (or are we ‘women’?), a fantastic mother, and an AMAZING writer. Quinn’s story has a happy(ish) ending…I’m still waiting for mine and I’m not giving up.
xoxo
S

By: Cathy DeVleming

Cathy DeVleming — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:44:44 +0000

Enjoy your vacation. The blog, the words, the book promotion, the house, your friends – it will all still be here when you get back. Take time for yourself and your family, I know that’s hard, but focus on YOU and them. Enjoy. You’ll be glad you did!

I just read your book and I found it wonderfully funny. I read it on a trip to Florida. Between obligations, sleep, pool time, Disney World, it had taken me about 1 week to read. My 18 year old daughter discovers it when I have about 50 pages to go and she finishes it before I do! She loved it and asked if you had written any others. Your audience is far reaching and I look forward to what you write in the future! I’ve already passed along your book to my sister.

Have your vacation is a splendid time of rejuvenation, relaxation and deep connection with the family.

By: Rachel Cotterill

Rachel Cotterill — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:39:22 +0000

I hope you have a fantastic trip

I’ve just had three weeks in Greenland, so I’m catching up on the world of blogging… one post at a time…….

By: ericka @ alabaster cow

ericka @ alabaster cow — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 23:32:27 +0000

i’m new to your blog but am stopping by via theta mom. your story perked my interest considering i’m a mom and writer who is seeking publication for my second novel, still working on my third. and i could have written this myself. i sometimes feel i give too much of myself to my writing and not enough to my beautiful daughter, my incredible husband and two pups.

balance is a difficult thing i’m afraid.

i’ve subscribed and can’t wait to read more. congrats on the novel!

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 13:27:39 +0000

Hope your vacation was fantastic. There’s always that tension in life being torn between the career and the family. It’s very tough. I hope you can effectively navigate the choices on how you use your time.

By: Elizabeth (@claritychaos)

Elizabeth (@claritychaos) — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:08:53 +0000

It’s the beauty of Google Reader — when you’re back, your readers will know and they’ll click on over.

Enjoy your vacation. I just took a week and a half off myself, and it was lovely. Didn’t miss this one teeny bit.

Have fun!!

-elizabeth

By: Kelly

Kelly — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:26:29 +0000

I know your choice was tough to make, but I think choosing to be 100 percent with your “people” is the best choice. We’ll be here, it will all be here, but they needed you to be there. I hope you’re having a fabulous time!

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:52:02 +0000

I need to make it my mission to read LAY during your absence. Otherwise, I will miss your words too much.

By: yk

yk — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:14 +0000

It’s destined, delegated and well deserved! Have a wonderful time

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:41:24 +0000

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could do it all? I wish we could all live in a world where we could really have it all: the career, the family, the leisure to pursue fun while also finding a way to leave our mark on the world.

But since we can’t have it all. Sometimes, we just need to take a step back from our lives: vacation. And there, sometimes, we find clarity. We figure out what we NEED and what we just WANT and we learn how to sacrifice, as hard as it can be.

I wish you all the happiness and clarity in the world on your vacation with your three creatures.