Comments on: Still Missing Hopedale

By: Maria

Maria — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:50:28 +0000

Feel happier, soon.
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By: Nissa

Nissa — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:16:05 +0000

What a lovely memory, Nola. It is sad, though that you don’t have the pictures you miss, but I’m sure it will always stay with you, pictures or no.

Big Hugs!

You know your blog always makes me miss Louisiana.. *sigh*

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By: Moondance

Moondance — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:30:08 +0000

I used to do that when I got homesick, and imaging myself in my childhood bedroom (which no longer existed). I wondered if I recreated every sight and smell and sound and the way the breeze fell through the open window, I could open my eyes and be there, and all the troubles of the world no more than a dream.

Maybe it’s good therapy. Is it too late for PPD? Your affect in person makes me think it’s not depression, but your blog posts show you have a lot of heavy stuff going on, so it not unusual to feel sad.

I hope it gets better. Cherish the memories, you can share them in detail with Sun when she gets older.

By: Katie

Katie — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:31:18 +0000

I’m so sorry to read that. I wish there was something I could to help. I won’t pretend like I understand because I have suffered so little compared to the many here, but know that care.

If you’re free Friday we can do coffee again or something. I’m not allowed to take a shower for a week (though we have an elaborate hair washing scheme planned) and I can’t wear deoderant on one side, but I’m still up for something if you need a break from life and or good smelling things.

Let me know. I’m thinking about you.

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By: pete

pete — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:19:10 +0000

Maybe get together with the uncles and brothers and start reviving the property a little bit at a time. An old trailer or a single-wide; after a few years, if it’s being enjoyed, look into rebuilding. Just know insurance is probably not going to be in the picture and plan accordingly.

By: Tara R.

Tara R. — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:26:30 +0000

Maybe more melancholy, than depression. There are a lot of memories there, good and bad. Sometimes it can be difficult to separate these out so you can enjoy the happy times without dwelling on the sad.

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By: Daisy Duke

Daisy Duke — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:40:52 +0000

It sounds like you need some rejuvenation.

By: Xbox4NappyRash

Xbox4NappyRash — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:12:45 +0000

I don’t think anyone would not be forgiven for feeling out of sorts with those memories.

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By: Jane Moneypenny

Jane Moneypenny — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:31:18 +0000

The good news is, I don’t think you’re depressed. Having been through it, you sound way more chipper than I ever did. You just sound drained and in need of a vacation or a breather. It’s spring! Take a day off and do something relaxing. I’m workaholic but on occasion when we had an ice storm or I got to leave work really early, it did wonders.

Whenever I hit those moments of not being able to concentrate or sleep or just missing the past, I look at old pictures of anything and after some random crying (which isn’t often), I fall asleep and feel better in the morning.

Hope you feel better soon!

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By: Sandy (Momisodes)

Sandy (Momisodes) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:22:42 +0000

It’s hard to look back on the mental sights and sounds of special places like that. I often think back on moments sitting in my grandma’s tiny, humid condo in Florida. Sometimes I wish I could just go back, just for a moment to take it all in again…

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