July 9, 2008 by Sandra Hanks
Sorry about the lack of posts lately, but for some reason all the excitement that should be happening with the book about to launch Friday is wrapped in a black cloud of sadness and I’m left with so little energy that all I have goes into keeping the kids on what level ground I can find.
This time was supposed to be so very different.
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Sending a virtual hug
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I doubt you’ve really recovered from the shock of it all yet. Its such a hard thing to wrap your mind around. Especially at three in the morning.
I went through feeling that this time in my life was supposed to be different. I didn’t expect to find myself alone, or rather without a mate. I’ve been surprised at the number of women I’ve met in my age group (I’m 52) who have been widowed, reminding me that life can take all kinds of unexpected twists in spite of the best laid plans and how we thought life would be now.
Okay, I didn’t say it would make you feel better! Maybe Friday will give you a fresh perspective and an infusion of much needed energy.
All the best – Jo
May your joy at your accomplishment soon outshine the cloud.
Congratulations on your book — I’m very proud of you!
(((((((((( Sandra )))))))))
– Faith
I am sorry things are so hard right now.
I really wish I could be there for your book launch event , hope the occasion will bring your spirits up.
So how do those of us here locate a copy for ourselves (or get you here for a book signing?)
Deb
Thanks, all.
I will be setting up something here where the books can be ordered through PayPal, but that’s just one of the things I haven’t managed to accomplish quite yet.
You can’t know how much I appreciate the support I receive from my virtual friends. All the good wishes, advice, ideas and such have made such a difference on so many days.
S
S,
I’m so sorry you have been feeling down.
You’ve been through an emotional, psychological and spiritually devastating trauma. You are still grieving, and part of that process are times of deep sorrow.
You’ve put a lot of energy into your book launch and your success with that is bittersweet…it’s no wonder you are feeling sad.
Change is one of the most frightening aspects of life, but you are doing so well Sandra. I’m very proud of you.
I hope you are feeling better soon. My thoughts and love are with you.
I’ve been AWOL under my own rock lately. I miss you, Sandra. I miss that snarky, self-confident, sassy Sandra that used to argue with the editor that didn’t know diddly about adoption issues.
Come back soon 🙂
Sassy or sad, I still love you, my friend.
Thanks, Lisa. Unfortunately, I’ve been too busy getting by with day-to-day, seeing to the kids and their physical and emotional well-being, getting myself motivated without tears, etc. to be very sassy these days.
It’s fragile fingernails I hang by now, and doing the best I can usually means leaving something behind.
Love coming my way is very, very good, though, and I appreciate it deeply.
S