tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.comments2023-07-10T08:19:51.716-06:00let's rebornAlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07608366717088014308noreply@blogger.comBlogger402125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-3410961377059504172009-12-24T11:21:58.496-07:002009-12-24T11:21:58.496-07:00=( Sad, sad, sad day!! =( I LOVED getting on here ...=( Sad, sad, sad day!! =( I LOVED getting on here to read your REAL thoughts. In fact, you were one of my favorites to read b/c of that very reason. I know what you mean, though, with regard to only happiness reported and censoring certain posts. I've had some random comments on mine that have made me question my reason for blogging. In the end, I guess, it sure makes you decide why we're blogging and who's out there who appreciates your real thoughts! Here's to REAL blogging!! =) You rocked it! =) KaliKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551897561580001383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-2513147841867472122009-12-01T12:59:31.516-07:002009-12-01T12:59:31.516-07:00Sad to see it go Alene, I know I don't comment...Sad to see it go Alene, I know I don't comment enough but I feel this end requires one. I hope at some point you decide to write what you intended this to be and if you do, I hope I get the opportunity to read the real Alene. All too often, blogs become mundane for the writer when others opinions and feelings become more of a focus than the writers own self.<br />If and when you write again, I would love an invitation to read.<br />-Toniiratbaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037793936278512510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-81808399439756355632009-11-24T08:53:36.281-07:002009-11-24T08:53:36.281-07:00I too will miss your blog. I let mine go and I nev...I too will miss your blog. I let mine go and I never looked back. HAHA. I still don't understand what everyone is talking about that they feel like they can't talk or say certain things because they are afraid they will hurt someone. Especially being a Mormon mom, I don't feel like there is anything that holds me back. I'll say what I want. I'm really curious. Maybe there is something wrong with me. You're a good person and I hope you realize that no matter what I will always love you. I know we're not that close, but I want to be :)Amanda the greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640174257453674392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-13444821569548906912009-11-06T08:52:52.632-07:002009-11-06T08:52:52.632-07:00I know what you mean when you talk about how hard ...I know what you mean when you talk about how hard it is to just talk about certain things. It's been a rough year. It's also hard to be honest when you know it's going to hurt someone else.Jeffrey Roothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592681412990874501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-21147363126075757352009-11-04T15:36:50.504-07:002009-11-04T15:36:50.504-07:00"I have no desire to only discuss and share n..."I have no desire to only discuss and share negative thoughts and feelings, but I have no desire to pretend that they don't exist and can't be addressed." Did you ever check out feministmormonhousewives.org ? Seriously, this is the exact reason so many mormon women are drawn to this site. It's a place to actually be able to talk about things and feel understood without being looked at like an apostate. I rarely comment anymore, but I get my fix reading every now and then. It really makes me realize how much we don't talk about as a religion, which I think is slowly changing for the good, but ever soooo slowly that it can be pretty frustrating. <br /><br />Otherwise, I've loved your blog, Alene. You're awesome :)Our Ohanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940117691374273392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-73078503351879830672009-11-01T18:40:48.432-07:002009-11-01T18:40:48.432-07:00I love your blog and will miss it. You have a won...I love your blog and will miss it. You have a wonderful way of expressing yourself and writing about your feelings. <br />I am sad that you feel you can't continue writing it. But I do understand why.<br />You are a beautiful person with a kind loving heart and great out look on life!! Maybe one day you can resuscitate "let's reborn" :)H.A.M.A. Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021093160402446693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-477395775730760132009-10-30T14:13:31.372-06:002009-10-30T14:13:31.372-06:00A lot of people (including me) are going to miss y...A lot of people (including me) are going to miss your blog. I love the way you describe yourself and your thoughts. It's more clear than I could ever even describe my own thoughts to myself AND, you do bring up issues that people try not to talk about or avoid.<br /><br />I'm still fortunate out of everyone that reads your blog because I still get to be with you every day. <br /><br />I love you Alene.Tyler Roothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590087874758848506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-75165639714906594892009-10-30T13:21:32.163-06:002009-10-30T13:21:32.163-06:00I couldn't agree with you more, Alene. For tho...I couldn't agree with you more, Alene. For those same reasons, I now hardley ever blog. I hate it, whereas before it was fun and thought-provoking. But people don't want that, I think, and it's too bad. I'll be your friend and we can talk about ANYTHING!!!! Anytime. :)Kristin Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819593690591528926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-32042347447441247942009-10-30T10:56:46.112-06:002009-10-30T10:56:46.112-06:00It's been good reading your posts, Alene. I...It's been good reading your posts, Alene. I've appreciated the honesty of your writing and your desire to share the realities of life that a lot of people try to ignore. I personally think a craving for hunger is important, because it causes your search for meaning to continue. The most boring people I've ever met are those that believe they already have the bread, have it all figured out and don't need anything else.<br />Have a great blog hiatus and have a great time with your fam. -dan-dan richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886471982443111848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-45184520172558812702009-10-29T10:36:02.588-06:002009-10-29T10:36:02.588-06:00that's so great. I love it! I totally admire ...that's so great. I love it! I totally admire you and I think you've got such a great perspective on the whole thing.Amanda the greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640174257453674392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-9528129392229288072009-10-27T08:32:35.042-06:002009-10-27T08:32:35.042-06:00I hope one day Mandi has the courage to see her bi...I hope one day Mandi has the courage to see her birth mother.Jeffrey Roothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592681412990874501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-64355948586733409412009-10-26T20:37:35.200-06:002009-10-26T20:37:35.200-06:00You two are incredible!You two are incredible!Mom & Dad Roothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05310094844232464208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-52401144846332777182009-10-17T11:36:14.986-06:002009-10-17T11:36:14.986-06:00wow....mom said that he didn't look like you, ...wow....mom said that he didn't look like you, but I think he does! Congratulations, Alene.Alyshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-41934305102164732282009-10-17T01:18:44.883-06:002009-10-17T01:18:44.883-06:00Oh.. forgot to mention.. he looks so much like you...Oh.. forgot to mention.. he looks so much like you :) What a handsome young man.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121231378351045236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-37923829880181609682009-10-17T01:17:39.915-06:002009-10-17T01:17:39.915-06:00When did you have a baby that you gave up for adop...When did you have a baby that you gave up for adoption? Wow.. what an amazing experience for you. Is he going to be part of your other kid's life now? I can only imagine what the possibilities can be for you / your family. Hope the best for you!!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121231378351045236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-24800196132825327662009-10-13T10:21:08.626-06:002009-10-13T10:21:08.626-06:00What beautiful words. I'm so glad you had this...What beautiful words. I'm so glad you had this opportunity! And even if he doesn't quite comprehend the power and strength of your love now, he will someday.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110012697377931661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-78339557583049876262009-10-13T09:52:31.971-06:002009-10-13T09:52:31.971-06:00I would not have appreciated your experience like ...I would not have appreciated your experience like I did were I not a mother myself. Words can't express the blessings of motherhood and the joy you must have to know a son you've never known! I'm beyond thrilled for you!Kristin Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10819593690591528926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-4574741517897051012009-10-13T09:05:35.830-06:002009-10-13T09:05:35.830-06:00Oh Alene! You are a wonderful person and have such...Oh Alene! You are a wonderful person and have such a good heart.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12142106619823908504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-48303834034684827512009-10-12T21:16:58.586-06:002009-10-12T21:16:58.586-06:00that totally made me cry. you have such a wonderfu...that totally made me cry. you have such a wonderful way of writing about things. I'm so happy that you got to meet your son!katiehttp://sharpandkeen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-41374601674171344752009-10-05T09:46:50.014-06:002009-10-05T09:46:50.014-06:00I have a lot of catching up to do!!!I have a lot of catching up to do!!!Jeffrey Roothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592681412990874501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-43727530798866429952009-09-23T09:43:36.267-06:002009-09-23T09:43:36.267-06:00Yeah Bailey!! I am so glad she is sleeping through...Yeah Bailey!! I am so glad she is sleeping through the night for you! Love the room! I like the colors. I have all sorts of colors in Samantha's room, including the green and brown. I love pink/green/brown together.Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110012697377931661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-83452533248234289742009-09-23T07:02:58.616-06:002009-09-23T07:02:58.616-06:00i love the room! i like that it's not so match...i love the room! i like that it's not so matchy-matchy, but it looks really comfortable and cute.katiehttp://sharpandkeen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-25651919406189696522009-09-08T17:13:29.763-06:002009-09-08T17:13:29.763-06:00Love your list! Made me think of my own 30 times....Love your list! Made me think of my own 30 times. I don't think mine are nearly as adventurous. Someday!Aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110012697377931661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-57999587950133162502009-09-05T22:48:22.307-06:002009-09-05T22:48:22.307-06:00Dude! That was rad!Dude! That was rad!Amanda the greathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05640174257453674392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32190558.post-58061866250424933642009-08-28T23:17:02.726-06:002009-08-28T23:17:02.726-06:00Happy birthday! That list was awesome, I am total...Happy birthday! That list was awesome, I am totally making one for my 30th - what a wonderful way to look back! Well done on a life truly lived!<br />- Sara xxOur Ohanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03940117691374273392noreply@blogger.com