Comments on Simply Shayla: When... Then...

I so need to talk to you. I keep thinking that I ...

2009-05-10T21:59:00.000-07:00

I so need to talk to you. I keep thinking that I need to call you and bug you about homeschool. I am really considering it and it is an emotional roller coaster because people are either entirely against it and think it is horrid or they think it is a good idea. Ahh!

Dude! Seriously, all of your examples, I want to ...

2009-05-05T11:27:00.000-07:00

Dude! Seriously, all of your examples, I want to copy and paste them on my own blog! I know I can't understand the extent of what you go through, but I want you to know, Amy, Lisa, and I always say how much we like you. My mother in law was just asking me if I knew you, and I said, "Yes! I love Shayla!" I am sorry you experience so many downs, but I hope all of us girls can help cushion the fall every now and again. We all need to get together again soon. We have been having quite the dry spell, Addison will be 8 weeks old tomorrow and I don't think I have been to a gathering since before she was born. So press on sista!! Screw plans and how often we fail them!!

Shayla, I read this the first day you wrote it and...

2009-05-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

Shayla, I read this the first day you wrote it and didn't have time to comment! I have been thinking about it ever since! I could have written most of this! I think those things all the time.......as soon as this trial is over then life will be easier and I will be happier........too bad our trials are NEVER over huh! Thats one of the reasons I love conference this past april, I felt like it was all about getting thru our trials with joy, not that it's that easy to do, but it helps!

I love your posts, and I have loved getting to know you thru them!

Hey, sorry I am just now commenting. I read your p...

2009-05-01T22:27:00.000-07:00

Hey, sorry I am just now commenting. I read your post the day of, but didn't have a chance to comment... then forgot... Anyway, I really appreciate your honesty. I know that you are going through stuff, but I only know what you tell me. Especially now that I don't see you as often you're going to have to post EVERYTHING. Just for me. ;-)

Glad to see you at group therapy... I mean cardnight, but I missed your cute card contribution! And I can't believe that I forgot to tell you (because I was really excited to) that I got CS4. BUT... haven't had a chance to play with it yet.

Shay...I love this post. You are so honest, and I...

2009-04-29T09:53:00.000-07:00

Shay...I love this post. You are so honest, and I love that. I, too, agree that you need to keep posting.
I have some pretty messed up hormones too, and know how frustrating it is. I feel so out of control over what my body is doing. I just want it to work right! I really do look forward to the resurrection, when I can have a body that works properly...and I look forward to that for you too. :) I'm so sorry you have had to struggle so much. But I think you truly are a light and help to so many others. You can have empathy where most people cannot.
I love you, girl! Keep up the honest posts...I love them. And who cares if they are "depressing"? This is YOUR place to express how you feel. :)

Shayla...picture me running around waving my arms ...

2009-04-29T07:53:00.000-07:00

Shayla...picture me running around waving my arms around yelling, "I like you Shayla! I'll be your friend Shayla! I know you're not a crazy lady Shayla! :)

Very heartfelt words that I think many woman have experienced and I applaud you for being so expressive and open. Love ya! Amy

I love you and think that you are wonderful! I ha...

2009-04-27T16:57:00.000-07:00

I love you and think that you are wonderful! I have never had a bad thought or opinion about you in my life and don't plan to. Keep posting. I love to hear how you are doing!
Oh, the when... then... statements! The bane of my existence!

Post away, Shayla. You have such good things to w...

2009-04-26T21:02:00.000-07:00

Post away, Shayla. You have such good things to write that people need to hear. I was concerned after card night when I related the comment I had said to my sister "you are in control of how you feel." I thought, that doesn't always apply, because of chemicals and hormones, and I realize that. I hoped you and others who might struggle with chemical depression didn't take that personally. I applied it to my sister and myself because the situation was more environmental. I knew when she changed her environment or behavior, she felt better. But I know that isn't a cure-all.

I can totally relate to the when...then scenario. I do that all the time. ALL THE TIME. I miss your posts. I was glad to see you the other night. And I'm glad to read another heartfelt, honest post. I love you and your blog!

What can I say that hasn't already been said? This...

2009-04-26T19:50:00.000-07:00

What can I say that hasn't already been said? This is hands down my favorite post you've ever written. So much of it could have come out of my own mouth. All those things excuses, those "when, thens" I have done a million times each, and the description of yourself planning and planning and then self-destructing when it comes down to actually doing it...so ME! This post reminded me of why we call ourselves long lost twins, and made me realize how much I MISS you and miss talking to you. I think I'm going to email you right now. Oh, and I second (or fifth) the motion for you to POST MORE, even if it is "depressing". Pishaw to all the people who can't handle depressing.

I love your posts. I need a good dose of reality ...

2009-04-25T13:44:00.000-07:00

I love your posts. I need a good dose of reality then and again. It was so good to run into you at Wally's the other day. And for the record, I don't think your crazy! I think you are genuine, honest, and a great wife and mom, AND FABULOUS designer.

So the I'll be happier when my husband finds a job gig isn't going to work for me? Darn. ;)

I was glad to see you at card night this week. So...

2009-04-25T10:50:00.000-07:00

I was glad to see you at card night this week. Sorry things have been tough, maybe someday I will be a better friend.....maybe when my kids stop making me crazy.....;) Smile at least once today for me!

Hey Shayla! I'm so glad to see a post from you. I ...

2009-04-25T10:23:00.000-07:00

Hey Shayla! I'm so glad to see a post from you. I also agree with what everyone else has said, and that I would love to have more posts from you no matter what they're about. And I just want you to know that I am happy whenever I get to see or talk to you at church.

I have missed your post Shayla. I really appreciat...

2009-04-24T22:27:00.000-07:00

I have missed your post Shayla. I really appreciate how real you are. I do the when.... then thing alot.

Shayla, I completely agree with Emily, the whole p...

2009-04-24T21:42:00.000-07:00

Shayla, I completely agree with Emily, the whole picture of what people's preconviced notions are are the very thing that is hard to live up to..ESpecially when one has to deal with emotional issues as well. I suffer also and so I relate and think you are doing great! Because the biggest part of it is being able to open up and talk about it. I often go through the same thoughts, when will I feel better so I can be a better mom.... but as you said...life keeps going...

So, I didn't realize that I was logged on under my...

2009-04-24T21:41:00.000-07:00

So, I didn't realize that I was logged on under my cousins account, so the above comment under "mallary" was really me.

Sorry!

I don't know Emily but I totally agree with her. ...

2009-04-24T21:39:00.000-07:00

I don't know Emily but I totally agree with her. And I understand somewhat about hormonal/emotional ups and downs. Fortunately, only every other month is really hard for me but I am not a very nice person/mother at all during those times. But that's life right? I try as hard as I can, but thats not always enough. I'm also a procrastinator, classic 'when, then' kinda girl. And I hate smiley, happy people. I'm crabby, a lot, and sometimes I kinda like it that way. And I'm a complainer. A HUGE complainer. But that just makes things real, right? I think I need to post all of this sometime. All of a sudden I'm purging in your comment section...

Anyways, I think it would be great if you posted more, NO MATTER WHAT THE CONTENT. I know I haven't known you for very long, but I seriously adore you. Seriously. Our girls nights are never the same without you there. And I will continue to like you and consider you a friend no matter what kind of ups and downs your having.

I think society does a good job of painting a fals...

2009-04-24T18:56:00.000-07:00

I think society does a good job of painting a false picture of motherhood/parenthood. Its right up there with marriage. It's not always picture perfect and I think its hard for many to show that side. I love reading your posts. You write one of the most genuine blogs I subscribe to.

I think it is important for women to talk about is...

2009-04-24T18:55:00.000-07:00

I think it is important for women to talk about issues like this. No one ever tells you about the emotional roller-coaster motherhood and adulthood can be. It takes courage to be open like you were in this blog. I hope things will look up soon, and if you need anything, please feel free to ask. :)

I miss you. I have a million other things to say ...

2009-04-24T16:18:00.000-07:00

I miss you. I have a million other things to say and want to talk to you about a bunch of stuff - - but I'll leave it at that: I really miss you.