tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post8721873528561315613..comments2023-09-30T06:12:38.933-07:00Comments on This Handmade Life: The Universe Knows Best.Jodi Renshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09046016863610666614noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-71033452142903600752011-09-05T18:57:34.611-07:002011-09-05T18:57:34.611-07:00Jodi, our family has experienced so much of what y...Jodi, our family has experienced so much of what you have, it's amazing. We supported and unconditionally loved a couple - relatives who were in dire need of transitioning from homeless to independent. We too sacrificially gave for a year. My husband got him a job, she went to school, then got her job too, and we provided all transportation. Their job was to save up for a car, which my husband helped to get registered. Nevertheless, they bitterly complained about their own choices, expecting us to solve their problems. We showed something they'd never known - genuine kindness. <br /><br />Just a few days ago they abruptly announced they'd found their own place. We helped them move, brought groceries, gave the majority of what makes a nice home. Two days later false accusations were made about my husband's performance at work putting him under scrutiny. They took as much as they could, and betrayed us. One wise woman said that you just never know how people will respond to kindness. We'd all hope to have an experience like "The Blind Side" movie story...not the betrayal the star of the movie experienced. We don't need applause, we want to be treated with respect & hope to be loved in return. I will pray Meghan will carry back with her the beauty of the love you shared with her, and that she will have a positive impact on those around her. And I do know first hand the peace from the end of on-going tension. I want to encourage you that many teens who grew up in close, loving homes also leap from a nest long before we see them as ready. I hope you will embrace the memories and enjoy each new day <3Debbie Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11980093048339090520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-60405534005728988892011-09-05T07:35:56.626-07:002011-09-05T07:35:56.626-07:00Jodi--My heart goes out to you with all these diff...Jodi--My heart goes out to you with all these difficult changes in your life lately. I hope the universe soon brings you peace and comfort--it sounds like you have some positive things to look forward to. <br />Hugs,<br />GretchenLobster On A Stringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064554119135235378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-36652970723900406702011-09-03T19:26:22.435-07:002011-09-03T19:26:22.435-07:00Thank you Kim. You are so sweet to reach out acros...Thank you Kim. You are so sweet to reach out across the miles to send me this thoughtful message ;) <br /><br />Love to you and yours. <br />~ JodiJodi Renshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046016863610666614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-87565135731114322922011-09-03T18:06:22.851-07:002011-09-03T18:06:22.851-07:00Jodi,
I'm so sorry things didn't work out...Jodi,<br /><br />I'm so sorry things didn't work out with Meg. It can't be easy. <br /><br />Hopefully her road will not be too troubled. She'll always have the good life lessons she learned with you to fall back on. :)<br /><br />{hugs}<br /><br />KimKim @ mommyknowshttp://mommyknows.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-32282250384726809052011-09-03T14:06:46.766-07:002011-09-03T14:06:46.766-07:00Mandie, thank you so much. I had no idea that you ...Mandie, thank you so much. I had no idea that you were in such a similar situation! I hear everything you have said ... and recognize it completely ... though did not fully recognize it when I was "in it". And you are right, it is an absolutely heart-wrenching choice/experience ... but I am beginning to feel it was the right one. And thankfully the Universe/Creator took care of it before I let it go too far. <br /><br />I am sorry for your heartache as well --- but as we both know, we wouldnt change what we went through --- as hopefully it did some good. It just sucks when it doesnt end the way we had hoped. But kuddos to both our families for trying! Many people never get involved. We did. We learned from it, and we kept her safe for as long as we could. Hopefully that makes a difference. <br /><br />I am sorry you didnt get to see the store either. It was sweet and fun. BUT Met Soul is amazing and I am so glad to be part of it! I hope you will drop by :) <br /><br />xoxo,<br />JodiJodi Renshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046016863610666614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-24035484726569617992011-09-03T14:01:56.335-07:002011-09-03T14:01:56.335-07:00Kait --- thank you. I think my heart broke the oth...Kait --- thank you. I think my heart broke the other day (Tuesday was the worst of it) ... and now I am in mending phase (and a bit of anger). I use to tell Meg that she never needed to love or appreciate me, just respect me. And with that said, I am not sure what her true emotions really are ... as she hides them ... or uses them for manipulation (sadly). So, I love her ... and dont need her to love me back. I just needed her to be safe and to enjoy a childhood (as she never had one). I will never be sure whether or not I did my best, but I do know I tried pretty damn hard. I have no idea what the future will bring her ... but I realize I never had any control over it anyway. <br /><br />Well, much love to you Kait. You are always so generous with your hear and your words. <br /><br />Love,<br />JodiJodi Renshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046016863610666614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-15884126624081948032011-09-03T13:56:08.951-07:002011-09-03T13:56:08.951-07:00Jennifer, I would absolutely love that cup of tea!...Jennifer, I would absolutely love that cup of tea! I had no idea (as we usually don't) ... that you have had some similar experiences with letting go. I would love to hear whatever stories you are willing to share. And now I have time to hear them :) Please email me through facebook and I would be glad to make a time to see and share with you. xoxoJodi Renshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046016863610666614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-50374735295563637242011-09-03T13:25:02.673-07:002011-09-03T13:25:02.673-07:00Jodi,
I admire your honesty in your post. I just w...Jodi,<br />I admire your honesty in your post. I just wanted to let you know you (or the universe or whoever) made the right choice. I was in a similar situation to you last year, I took in a student who I loved like a daughter. Sounds similar to Meg and in the end, everything around me suffered, my job, my relationship with my husband, my sleep, and nearly my sanity. No matter what, it was the right choice at the time and I know I (and my family) filled a deep void that child so desperately needed filling, and I'm grateful for the time I had with her. At some point, I realized exactly what you did. It was very, very hard and very devastating for me, but it was the right choice. <br /><br />I'm bummed I didn't get to frequent your store when it was open, but I hope to see you at Met Soul or online. <br /><br />Best of luck to you!<br />MandieMandienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-79624991849118869402011-09-03T13:05:09.937-07:002011-09-03T13:05:09.937-07:00My heart breaks for you and for Meg but it sounds ...My heart breaks for you and for Meg but it sounds like you did the best you could. Hopefully someday she'll be able to look at it for what it was and appreciate everything you did for her.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073684392781079255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4997104423459586694.post-78556736247496244912011-09-03T12:45:41.173-07:002011-09-03T12:45:41.173-07:00Jodi,
A beautiful post. Although I've not ha...Jodi,<br /><br />A beautiful post. Although I've not had the chance to get to know you well (yet), through this post I learned that we have shared some kindred journeys and subsequent lessons. Perhaps we can sit down over a cup of tea sometime and talk about the growth that emerges out of loss and letting go.<br /><br />Wishing you the best in your peaceful home and exciting new endeavors.<br /><br />JenniferJennifer Hooperhttp://www.jennifer-hooper.comnoreply@blogger.com