tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post9019363103479464312..comments2023-11-03T06:56:05.537-07:00Comments on 10 Steps to Finding Your Happy Place (and Staying There): Forgiveness Sometimes Just HappensGalen Pearlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-69783295379611701352012-04-19T07:39:02.745-07:002012-04-19T07:39:02.745-07:00Thanks for the invitation. I look forward to read...Thanks for the invitation. I look forward to reading more on your blog.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-16692633141310760652012-04-18T16:23:10.816-07:002012-04-18T16:23:10.816-07:00Thank you for your lovely comments on my recent po...Thank you for your lovely comments on my recent post about our Foster Daughter Nancy. She calls us Mom and Dad and we are her family. Next week on Tuesday she will post about an incident in her abusive childhood and enter it on my blog hop, "Tell Me a True Story." April is Prevent Child abuse month. You are welcome to share a true story also --<br />http://letmetelluastory.blogspot.com/a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-61845321995009057882012-04-18T08:46:49.329-07:002012-04-18T08:46:49.329-07:00Alecia, I had not thought about it from my friend&...Alecia, I had not thought about it from my friend's side. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-91040371167061557592012-04-18T08:25:53.664-07:002012-04-18T08:25:53.664-07:00Forgiveness is a powerful, freeing thing isn't...Forgiveness is a powerful, freeing thing isn't it? And sometimes such a hard thing to do. Good for you for listening to the Holy Spirit's urging and reaching out. Maybe it was just what your friend needed, she may be going through some things right now and needed your email more than you realize.Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48252341356664452632012-04-17T22:00:38.015-07:002012-04-17T22:00:38.015-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-25772235626447858822012-04-17T21:59:53.515-07:002012-04-17T21:59:53.515-07:00Manzanita, You're right. I don't know wha...Manzanita, You're right. I don't know what will happen with this friendship, and I didn't even know that my friend would respond in such a wonderful way. The point, for me, was simply to listen to my heart and reach out. Whatever happens will happen, but it won't change how glad I am that I reached out.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-57071258178962942992012-04-17T21:58:13.077-07:002012-04-17T21:58:13.077-07:00JJ, Thanks for the good wishes.JJ, Thanks for the good wishes.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-48011252246675792942012-04-17T21:57:55.290-07:002012-04-17T21:57:55.290-07:00I'm glad I listened, too. Thanks for your com...I'm glad I listened, too. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-70536823591514674662012-04-17T21:57:31.932-07:002012-04-17T21:57:31.932-07:00What a beautiful image. Thank you.What a beautiful image. Thank you.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-34247840227300358602012-04-17T21:57:09.656-07:002012-04-17T21:57:09.656-07:00Thank you!Thank you!Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-32317656677941724542012-04-17T19:38:48.117-07:002012-04-17T19:38:48.117-07:00A heartfelt post and I believe your friend will ap...A heartfelt post and I believe your friend will appreciate the email :)Cynthia Fox-Giddenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311008272824624550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80563015790340950272012-04-17T19:07:35.208-07:002012-04-17T19:07:35.208-07:00Galen, Please keep us informed as to how this frie...Galen, Please keep us informed as to how this friendship goes. One of my sons has a theory, that if you truly love another person (soul) you do not ever have a falling out with them. His reasoning is a long list that I won't go into but it is mostly to do with respect and you do not hurl hurtful words at them that would cause a break-up. I analyzed his theory for years. I had a departure from a female friend of 20 years and afterward, I realized there were differences between us and it had never been an easy friendship. <br /><br />Then there is Marilyn, a friend of over 50 years. We talk on the phone almost daily and we've never had a bad thought about the other even though we don't always agree BUT we always honor each other's opinion. <br /><br />So I guess I am playing devil's advocate a little. Forgiveness is divine but it doesn't remove a basic cause of a situation.Manzanitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467261212623663365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-23190365397106543582012-04-17T15:44:41.276-07:002012-04-17T15:44:41.276-07:00Galen: I had a very similar thing happen to me. Af...Galen: I had a very similar thing happen to me. After a ten year gap, I made a phone call and was thrilled to learn the feelings were mutual. I have renewed and enjoyed a great friendship since. I learned a great deal from my friend. Hope you enjoy as much happiness with your friendship.JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-82585670899936846402012-04-17T15:21:20.323-07:002012-04-17T15:21:20.323-07:00Absolutely love this post! How awesome! I'm so...Absolutely love this post! How awesome! I'm so glad you listened to your nudge and followed through!Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14060983954463697344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-36762075301113761942012-04-17T14:13:28.894-07:002012-04-17T14:13:28.894-07:00Like cream blends into the coffee, there are times...Like cream blends into the coffee, there are times when forgiveness just melts into friendship renewed.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09716406505904270038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80926727579961298672012-04-17T13:53:00.040-07:002012-04-17T13:53:00.040-07:00Sweet, sweet post.Sweet, sweet post.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-29729201839130754702012-04-17T11:15:05.057-07:002012-04-17T11:15:05.057-07:00Sandra, Yes, life does surprise us sometimes! I&#...Sandra, Yes, life does surprise us sometimes! I'm still basking in the wonderfulness of it. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-41255535485988739462012-04-17T11:14:10.826-07:002012-04-17T11:14:10.826-07:00Corinne, I hope so, too! Thanks.Corinne, I hope so, too! Thanks.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-6998485654651585122012-04-17T11:13:48.835-07:002012-04-17T11:13:48.835-07:00Cathy, You are right. Not all these stories have ...Cathy, You are right. Not all these stories have happy endings. And this story isn't over, so who knows where it will go from here. For me, the peace came when I made the decision to reach out. I said what I had to say. The positive response was a welcome and delightful bonus. And yes, this person was a dear friend before, and hopefully will be again. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-80067298741727969312012-04-17T11:11:58.089-07:002012-04-17T11:11:58.089-07:00sheila, I loooooove getting comments like this! A...sheila, I loooooove getting comments like this! And yes, I'm at peace with whatever happens now in this friendship. Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-63237168000638160872012-04-17T08:27:12.787-07:002012-04-17T08:27:12.787-07:00I'm so thrilled for you...and so glad you reac...I'm so thrilled for you...and so glad you reached out. Gave me chill bumps. That's one of the gifts Life surprises us with.Sandra Wilkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06640562716913535824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-37226477923307457112012-04-16T22:24:10.842-07:002012-04-16T22:24:10.842-07:00I'm so happy for you, Galen. I do hope that th...I'm so happy for you, Galen. I do hope that the friendship blossoms again ♥Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-6031268799294722572012-04-16T18:45:14.505-07:002012-04-16T18:45:14.505-07:00Hi Galen,
That is a great story with a happy endi...Hi Galen,<br /><br />That is a great story with a happy ending. I feel a little distant from someone in my family right now, and it does leave a dull ache in my heart. There is no anger, just a lack of communication. I'm sure it will clear up with time, but it does feel sad to not have this person in my life. I'm glad your situation worked. Sounds like a good friend.Cathy | Treatment Talkhttp://treatmenttalk.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-19208650352882613102012-04-16T18:28:40.455-07:002012-04-16T18:28:40.455-07:00I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE hearing about these things! ...I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE hearing about these things! It is the coolest little acknowledgement of something much bigger going on. You put a thought out there, your son put a thought out there, and bam. Meant to be. Whatever happens, it seems you are at peace. I love that.sheilahttp://www.zensationalliving.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3302107831896769514.post-64111181318992132932012-04-16T08:18:06.713-07:002012-04-16T08:18:06.713-07:00Me, too! Thanks for your comment.Me, too! Thanks for your comment.Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.com