Comments on: Why Bother? Because It Feels So Good to Love and Be Loved

By: Glen Housel

Glen Housel — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:43:12 +0000

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By: Johanna

Johanna — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:07:41 +0000

I have been reading your blog from the beginning since finding it yesterday.This post touched me. I too have that person in my life. I come from an abusive background, I was not wanted nor loved. In my final year of high school I met Dave. He never said much but we really got along. He loved me and I could not believe it. I went to college and he went to university in a different city. That year apart was hard. He moved in with me the next spring and we have been together now for 17 years.
He gave me a reason to bother. His unspoken expectation that I would become an equal partner in the relationship, that I could do something great and beautiful made me want to be that for him and for myself. I have grown so much because of his understanding and acceptance that the best you can do is the best you can do, but maybe tomorrow you can do better.
I’m not saying he’s perfect because he’s not, but we get along so well and know and accept each other for who and what we are.
We are now raising three beautiful children who know they are loved and wanted.
Thank you for this blog.
We bought a century house 9 years ago and have been doing some of the very renovations you have.
Good luck and I’ll keep reading
Johanna

By: Whimfield, Modern Pre Industrial Living in Prince Edward Island at Canada Blog Friends

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:43:22 +0000

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By: Barry

Barry — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:05 +0000

Thanks Laura-Jane
I needed that! As an islander living way down south in Georgia, it has reminded me of what is most important in life. I hope when i am back to visit on The Island i can meet u both in person. You give us hope and a touch of home.
Take good care of yourselves!
Barry

By: vivian grace

vivian grace — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:05:39 +0000

I love this story, Laura-Jane. It’s so beautiful. The love that you and Cameron have for each other is wonderful. Thank you for sharing! :)

By: Lorraine

Lorraine — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:46:02 +0000

This was very inspirational to me
Hope that others perceive it in the same way

By: Sal

Sal — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 04:24:54 +0000

Laura-Jane, you make my heart ache.
I love Cameron. I love you.
You craft words into sentences. You are a Mistress of Meaning. You are deep and gentle and Cameron and you are Destiny.

By: sandrar

sandrar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:43:26 +0000

Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog. :) Cheers! Sandra. R.

By: CWJ

CWJ — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:54:01 +0000

Yup. It’s pieces like this that caught my attention, and keep me reading you, Laura-Jane. You’re doing it right.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 03:41:48 +0000

I appreciate your story. I appreciate that you made a choice to bother with each other. It’s encouraging in a world of divorce that some people choose not to give up.

Thanks!