tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post4429761001038156516..comments2009-11-24T08:43:46.272ZMariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267MarieAliceJoan@aol.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-81125115542526050942009-11-24T08:43:46.272Z2009-11-24T08:43:46.272ZFirst of all Marie, I just love the look and sound of that soup, could well be a favourite for us! I am so thankful for my family and it hurts to know of the situation with yours, I do hope things improve as time goes on. It&#39;s such a blessing that you have Todd by your side.<br />I shall be thinking of you this week with all your cooking and I PROMISE I will not be bothering you with text messages!! ~~~ Love, PatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-27357243451131490252009-11-24T08:18:50.682Z2009-11-24T08:18:50.682ZLaurie, I hope you come back to see my answer. I work as a personal chef for an American family that lives over here, that&#39;s why I am cooking a Thanksgiving dinner!Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00407913432222377267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-37911615616548074432009-11-24T05:54:03.074Z2009-11-24T05:54:03.074ZThe soup looks great! I like this recipe... Wanted to try this :)<br /><br />------------------------------<br /><a href="http://www.marimethod.com/" rel="nofollow">Burn Belly Fat</a>Mari Annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09507397894583559678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-50345038504217450852009-11-23T20:08:59.181Z2009-11-23T20:08:59.181ZEven if I had Big house kind of money I don&#39;t think I would want someone else to have the joy of making all the food. <br /><br />How about this as an alternative caption for the cartoon: How to cook Thanksgiving Dinner....First, catch your turkey.........<br /><br />love, Angie, xxxAngiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10015569343069499036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-46904660992721732662009-11-23T20:00:51.296Z2009-11-23T20:00:51.296ZSo often in life&#39;s disappointments (chief among them having to do with relationships I think) it is so hard to keep on keeping on. Thanks for being transparent here. If it helps any, you have many out there going through similar events. I guess one of the first lessons life teaches us, is that life is not fair. All we can do, is keep loving and hoping. And you are leaving a lot of printed words behind, so at least your children will someday be able to know you this way. It is not easy to be lied about and have one&#39;s children believe it...but it happens. A great big HUG to you...and know that often things do work out in the end!! Having a good man to live with and share life with is a great blessing as you have expressed too. I think sometimes we have to be thankful when we feel we not only have just a glass half-full, but one that consists of the dregs at the bottom of the glass. I have often felt we get the crumbs under the table. But at least we get the crumbs!! In dealing with certain kin, I came to understand that no matter what we need (put in terms of dollars...if we need $5, but all the other person has is $1, then we can recieve not one dime more than $1!!)...the other person can simply NOT give what they do not have. I am glad you have one wonderful son who obviously loves you, no matter what. Lavish all your love on him as he is the only one!! And that he has children too is very wonderful!! <br /><br />Our children are not in agreement with us as to faith either...but then it is we who have changed as per 2 of our 3 children. But hope remains!!<br /><br />Blessings on you and may you be comforted!!<br />ElizabethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-87464503897753279212009-11-23T19:48:20.719Z2009-11-23T19:48:20.719ZThe booksigning went great. We sold out of LFB! :) And we have orders for more!<br /><br />You weren&#39;t a terrible mother. Your ex husband has poisioned your children&#39;s minds.The Blonde Duckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085499120024055465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-62990372624486794812009-11-23T19:45:24.979Z2009-11-23T19:45:24.979ZOhhh I&#39;m drooling over the soup....my word. I think I&#39;m jotting it down on my menu for next week :)Sandrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00448386993712122412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-23036381045011955212009-11-23T17:30:31.712Z2009-11-23T17:30:31.712ZMarie I know exactly what you mean by one mistake being what people remember - it&#39;s rediculous that we do that to folks but we do. Instead of focusing on the positive we stress the negative in someone&#39;s life. I hope someday to get past that particular sin! Best wishes with all your cooking during this holiday season. I&#39;m so prone to burning things that I&#39;m especially watchful when cooking large dinners. :) blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-42331758017878784162009-11-23T15:57:22.137Z2009-11-23T15:57:22.137ZHi Marie,<br />Wow it sounds like you have your work cut out for you this week! It sound like you work in a movie! What must it be like to have enough $ to have someone do everything for you? Yikes, I&#39;ll never know! They are lucky to have you! Hey can you come over and pack for me...all night long? Just kidding, I still think that is so bizarre. <br /><br />The Primary program was fantastic here too. Loved the new songs. You know what I think about your kids? When they have their own, like your oldest, they will change their tunes about you. Once they become parents they will understand and regret what has happened. The love for one&#39;s mother is very deep...circumstances don&#39;t usually change that. Especially not over one mistake if that is how they view saving your own life and sanity. <br /><br />Love you, Marie. Hang in there, things will work out in the end.Bonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14059667593315041564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-45978264428084459392009-11-23T14:09:03.811Z2009-11-23T14:09:03.811ZHi, dear Marie! Hope this week will be easier for you... and that all goes well! Good luck with all the cooking. I&#39;ve started a little Christmas holiday baking today. I&#39;m so sorry with how things stand with much of your family... I hope there will be some brightness still this time of year, sweet friend. Hope we get a chance to chat tomorrow. And for some cheer--do stop by my place if you get a chance, as I&#39;m having a gift giveaway to celebrate Thanksgiving week! LOVE YOU HEAPS ((BIG HUGS)) Oh, and love the soup today...that&#39;s right up my street! :o)Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-84456362047766115882009-11-23T13:33:53.203Z2009-11-23T13:33:53.203ZMarie, hello from Sault Ste.Marie Ontario.Canada.Its none of my business but I was curious,,, I didn&#39;t think you celebrated Thanksgiving in England.You mentioned preparing it up at the big house.Why is that.I also want to send a big hug because when you talk of sadness amongst your family it makes me feel sad for you.I have read your blog everyday for years and Marie no body has as big a heart as you.I&#39;m sure your family love you even if they don&#39;t always show it. .You are a wonderfully talented generous and caring person.Love sent from Laurie in CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-75131859062547696542009-11-23T07:19:54.441Z2009-11-23T07:19:54.441ZGood luck with all the cooking...me too! It&#39;s going to be such a fun week! My tree is up, the gifts wrapped..and all the kids coming on wed. I&#39;m so happy.<br />You will yet have everyone of those children...don&#39;t worry, just love on. Thats the secret...love! <br />Come say hi :DJulie Harwardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05246850029056713294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6123507346649841877.post-19516101819787331592009-11-23T06:43:23.238Z2009-11-23T06:43:23.238ZBest wishes for the week ahead. I am sure it will be a busy one. I often wish that we had a tradition similar to thanksgiving.<br /><br />Having a broken family is horrible. I have written to you about my experiences this year. I feel for you.<br /><br />Lots of loving thoughts and prayers for your week and I hope that Thursday is not too exhausting.Suzehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15283293507101152512noreply@blogger.com