tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post6944636512899139582..comments2023-07-01T09:49:19.815-04:00Comments on Cabezalana: It's Baaaaack!Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18047049720897209506noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-87446276223906908852007-09-17T21:42:00.000-04:002007-09-17T21:42:00.000-04:00Shaking my head over those sad excuses for parents...Shaking my head over those sad excuses for parents. I love my kids unconditionally and whether or not I approve of their choice of life partner (I do, but it's irrelevant) it's not my place to make them unhappy about it. Here's wishing you a great wedding and a long happy life together as well, with or without them! (PS, My MIL hated me and made no bones about it.)mehitabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855340553296575495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-37579635677727898492007-09-12T10:56:00.000-04:002007-09-12T10:56:00.000-04:00dekurking to offer you support. Don't let the craz...dekurking to offer you support. Don't let the crazymakers steal your joy. There are lots and lots of people who admire and support you and wish you a lifetime of happiness. I'm one of them.Knitteraryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219854446584381197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-33594854270246232552007-09-12T10:13:00.000-04:002007-09-12T10:13:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry that your partner's family is giving ...I'm so sorry that your partner's family is giving you such a hard time! Parents can be really difficult and hurtful sometimes. It's a good thing you both have each other! My warmest wishes to you both for the wedding.Prachihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082327024433932581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-22602521211110922162007-09-11T22:43:00.000-04:002007-09-11T22:43:00.000-04:00Interesting stuff, that organized religion...Most ...Interesting stuff, that organized religion...Most (if not all) preach love and tolerance, but that obviously only applies if you go to the same church/synagogue/mosque, etc.<BR/><BR/>Your parents did something very right-they raised a wonderful and loving man. They should trust themselves a bit more. Continue to live your life in a love and tolerance...it's what they taught you.<BR/><BR/>The Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-92219683422281496122007-09-11T21:10:00.000-04:002007-09-11T21:10:00.000-04:00Oh man, I'm so sorry you have to deal with that cr...Oh man, I'm so sorry you have to deal with that crap. Don't know what else to say but I'm sorry.(formerly) no-blog-rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850761547755786771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-4444863868565138282007-09-11T18:29:00.000-04:002007-09-11T18:29:00.000-04:00Um...you could come to my place for the holidays.Um...you could come to my place for the holidays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-91209199646634002422007-09-11T18:28:00.000-04:002007-09-11T18:28:00.000-04:00I am just so sorry that David's family can't find ...I am just so sorry that David's family can't find the joy in his happiness. How hard it must be for them to live a life so overwhelmed by misunderstanding. I'm glad that David has you to keep the balance. <BR/><BR/>Meanwhile, I say enjoy that center square to the fullest!!! It's the best of the squares, you know...Sheepish Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15564802976550099985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-59916934301806595042007-09-11T17:21:00.000-04:002007-09-11T17:21:00.000-04:00I will never, ever understand the mindset of David...I will never, ever understand the mindset of David's family. It's just such a strange way to behave on Jesus' behalf. Way to disappoint your diety.<BR/><BR/>And sweet pea, if you really want to be a center square, you're in! Although I prefer to think of you as Wayland Flowers. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-53835057385384833462007-09-11T16:20:00.000-04:002007-09-11T16:20:00.000-04:00David's family sound like my in-laws.Enjoy the lov...David's family sound like my in-laws.<BR/>Enjoy the love you've found together and have a damn fine wedding regardless :)magnusmoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03847120014074323074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-53465594472401327452007-09-11T13:16:00.000-04:002007-09-11T13:16:00.000-04:00Gah. I'm so sorry for the way your in-laws are ac...Gah. I'm so sorry for the way your in-laws are acting. Hugs. I would be honored if any one of my kids (son or daughter) brought you home and I would be thrilled to have you join our family.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651035210994960810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-2953928473812702102007-09-11T13:01:00.000-04:002007-09-11T13:01:00.000-04:00Ah, I didn't realize that David came from a fundam...Ah, I didn't realize that David came from a fundamental Christian background. I imagine he and I have a lot in common then! I come from a similar background, and have had to fight the ongoing battle of choosing to live a different sort of lifestyle. The pre-marital cohabiting is a real crowd pleaser, believe me. <BR/><BR/>At least my family sends me books instead of tracts. I imagine the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-6398144241980006882007-09-11T11:37:00.000-04:002007-09-11T11:37:00.000-04:00I can only hope that polluted thinking like that o...I can only hope that polluted thinking like that of your "beloved" in-laws is a dying breed. I'm sorry for you both, having to deal with it. (I was lucky to be sheltered growing up - I was in high school the first time I met a fundamentalist, and when she told me she believed in the creationist theory, I stared at her, slack-jawed, waiting for her to say, "Just kidding!")pacalagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12498703982601315908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-5301315027434720352007-09-11T11:06:00.000-04:002007-09-11T11:06:00.000-04:00Oh Christ...or rather Jesus Fuckin Christ... I am...Oh Christ...or rather Jesus Fuckin Christ... I am just so sad that people have such narrow views, especially when someone they supposedly love could open their eyes, expand their view. I heard a brief blip on the news that some visual test determined that 'liberals' are more open minded than 'conservatives', DUH! We need science to tell us this? Our own families can! You guys could come and knitnzuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12847669820066745403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-15429284601365439662007-09-11T10:52:00.000-04:002007-09-11T10:52:00.000-04:00you know - however knife-to-the-core-difficult tha...you know - however knife-to-the-core-difficult that stuff is? As you point out, it makes things oh so crystal clear in another way - you KNOW where not to expend your energies. It sucks, but it is, and just move on and put your hopes for positive input into your own family elsewhere - KWIM?? And bottom line?? You're both living a pretty blessed life - you have each other and your lives work Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14845238782433405641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-76186915654521757272007-09-11T10:23:00.000-04:002007-09-11T10:23:00.000-04:00That just bites. On the other hand, no jello salad...That just bites. <BR/><BR/>On the other hand, no jello salad to pretend you're thrilled to see on your plate.<BR/><BR/>Courage to you both. Also, hugs. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-34024583990220740852007-09-11T09:23:00.000-04:002007-09-11T09:23:00.000-04:00it's a shame things have to be this way for both o...it's a shame things have to be this way for both of you.<BR/><BR/>not only are david's relatives dismissing him as unworthy, but you also as his chosen spouse.<BR/><BR/>and all you two are trying to do is share a happy occasion with family and friends - pity.<BR/><BR/>david's family will regret their decision years from now. unfortunately, the damage has already been done.<BR/><BR/>may the both Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-56929848700833399772007-09-11T09:12:00.000-04:002007-09-11T09:12:00.000-04:00It is unfortunate that they would rather lose a so...It is unfortunate that they would rather lose a son than change their views. And you're interpretation of their use of the "scientific opinion" is absolutely spot on. This must be incredibly difficult for David and for you. I hope you can work through it in a way that enables you to maintain a strong relationship.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-9701455967941430902007-09-11T08:38:00.000-04:002007-09-11T08:38:00.000-04:00You are right in that it wouldn't help to engage t...You are right in that it wouldn't help to engage them. The other thing that probably frustrates them is that David has you to support and love him just when they thought they had all of that leverage to themselves and they probably thought that they would eventually "win". I am glad that you have each other ... love is a rare thing and a treasure however and whenever it occurs. Good luck.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12917492201754455495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-78158397444093718962007-09-11T07:48:00.000-04:002007-09-11T07:48:00.000-04:00I can't imagine how difficult that must be for bot...I can't imagine how difficult that must be for both of you.<BR/><BR/>Being out in my family wasn't always easy, but it was never that hard. The most harsh words we ever heard were from Thaddeus' father and step-mother. The father said he was glad we were together, but the stepmother wasn't exactly pleased. The stepmother said she was pleased for us, but the father wasn't overjoyed by it.<BR/><Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367675557386034708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-59270435564420821152007-09-11T06:32:00.000-04:002007-09-11T06:32:00.000-04:00You picked the perfect clip of Paul Lynde :-)As fo...You picked the perfect clip of Paul Lynde :-)<BR/><BR/>As for David's family; sometimes you just have to cut yourself off from some of your family or continually be hurt. Chris and I have had to make that decision about his mother; it's not easy, but necessary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-29650854468218102892007-09-11T06:14:00.000-04:002007-09-11T06:14:00.000-04:00It is lucky for David that he has you to love him ...It is lucky for David that he has you to love him unconditionally!<BR/>Hang in there.Katurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10846989484441268443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-54226341064929432642007-09-11T06:06:00.000-04:002007-09-11T06:06:00.000-04:00I am so excited about Blogger Bingo again this yea...I am so excited about Blogger Bingo again this year - yay!<BR/>David's family sounds like a mess. I'm sorry.Carole Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822611829419865289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22941821.post-59467982569708652222007-09-11T04:01:00.000-04:002007-09-11T04:01:00.000-04:00I've been trying to write this comment for about t...I've been trying to write this comment for about ten minutes. Bugger. I don't really know what else I can say. Bugger.M-Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409916623998907121noreply@blogger.com