tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post8757481842614957525..comments2023-11-23T09:51:07.448-05:00Comments on A Literary Odyssey: 2012: Putting it all in Perspective. Alliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18420476898132383974noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-20685945536030997492013-01-06T17:36:38.401-05:002013-01-06T17:36:38.401-05:00Here's to 2013, Allie. May it be a far more ha...Here's to 2013, Allie. May it be a far more happy and wonderful year for you. I think we all struggle with how personal to be on our blogs and how much to share with the world. It can be a daunting experience. I want to be myself on my blog, but there are a lot of things I don't want to share, you know? But this post is eloquent and true to you and that is what is most important. I think you are brave for sharing your story. Maybe some day it will help someone else who is going through something similar? Leslie @ This is the Refrainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18027804132268043518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-39594190871759162662013-01-06T12:17:40.040-05:002013-01-06T12:17:40.040-05:00I'm sorry that you haven't been feeling we...I'm sorry that you haven't been feeling well, but now that you have a diagnosis it's a step in the right direction. :) I hope that you have a great doctor and get the treatment you need and start feeling better soon. Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10826716134008160506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-9981294728625105592013-01-05T10:42:39.826-05:002013-01-05T10:42:39.826-05:00I've had similar experiences negotiating the l...I've had similar experiences negotiating the line between "public" and "private" on my blog, and I've also had to deal with readers who weren't reading because of any genuine interest, but for other reasons. (I'm a teacher as well.) But I decided that I enjoy my blog too much to let fear creep in (I decided this after it had already crept in, of course...). Right now, I simply read what I've written and think, "Am I comfortable with hearing this read aloud on the evening news? Seeing it on the front page of tomorrow's paper?" If not, it shouldn't be up on the web--anywhere. I'm glad you got answers to your health issues, and I hope 2013 brings you a better year and lots of happy blogging! --Harrietthe thinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715127418281101613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-28560691375321040472013-01-03T22:56:36.812-05:002013-01-03T22:56:36.812-05:00I feel like I sometimes over share out of a desire...I feel like I sometimes over share out of a desire for understanding and helping others. Although nothing "bad" came out of it, I am still uncomfortable with sharing my mental health issues. I love your blog (bookish and non-bookish parts) and if it is any consolation, I feel that your blog is very well-balanced and wonderfully written. I hope 2013 is a year of peace and good health for you.Amanda Roperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10285981792704101992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-63105194662078312482013-01-03T13:19:21.060-05:002013-01-03T13:19:21.060-05:00Allie, we all need to think about how much we shar...Allie, we all need to think about how much we share online and to find a way to be personal but not necessarily private. I think you walk that line perfectly and you don't write anything here to be ashamed of or that you should feel anxious about other reading. That said, I totally understand that you have to think even more about how much to share because of your teaching position. I really enjoy reading your blog, both the book parts but also the teaching parts because it really shines through how much you care about your students and how hard you work to get them to learn and to give them a love of reading. I too hope that your health will improve in 2013. Happy New Year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-72359694847081752982013-01-03T08:08:02.690-05:002013-01-03T08:08:02.690-05:00I'm so glad you've shared this with us, Al...I'm so glad you've shared this with us, Allie. I have been blessed to never have suffered from systemic lupus, but I have experienced my share of health difficulties. It's no joke! From persistent symptoms, to a lack of answers and feeling like you don't have control over your own life, it can be a true hardship. My heart goes out to you during this time, and I wish you the best of luck in getting the treatment you need. <br /><br />Happy New Year!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957349442523993974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-33171300259871919992013-01-02T22:00:36.115-05:002013-01-02T22:00:36.115-05:00Allie, I'm so sorry to hear what a difficult t...Allie, I'm so sorry to hear what a difficult time it's been for you lately. I hope that you and your doctors can get your health under control and that you can resume the activities that give you happiness. Here's to a better and healthier 2013!amanda @ simplerpastimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14127945915013121105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-85282769520196790272013-01-02T19:10:05.131-05:002013-01-02T19:10:05.131-05:00I can't imagine starting a new job and dealing...I can't imagine starting a new job and dealing with the onset of lupus at the same time! You are certainly a strong woman! I have struggled with Crohn's Disease since 2006 and Fibromyalgia since 2010. In 2008, the Remicade infusions I was taking for Crohn's induced Lupus...luckily my drug induced form resolved when I discontinued the drug. I am also hypothyroid. I know no two person's experience with autoimmune diseases, etc are the same, but I am here if you need someone in a similar boat to talk to! Wishing you a healthier 2013!Careyhttp://careysbookproject.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-62486712925111368082013-01-02T13:43:31.048-05:002013-01-02T13:43:31.048-05:00It has been a difficult year for you and I'm s...It has been a difficult year for you and I'm sorry to hear about your illness.<br />I hope 2013 will be a happier and less stressful year.Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09391899740930810224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-69960468645130833702013-01-02T00:21:09.749-05:002013-01-02T00:21:09.749-05:00I'm so sorry to hear about the problems with y...I'm so sorry to hear about the problems with your health. I know it's a relief to finally know what's wrong, but it's still hard to deal with an ongoing health condition. Sounds like you are determined to work toward getting healthy and that's a good thing. <br /><br />I too had a rough year. My marriage continued to deteriorate and my marriage of 19 years ended when my husband and I separated at the end of November. We probably will not reconcile which is good for me in a way (years of negativity taking its toll), but not a happy thing for our sons who are 10 and 11. Anyway, here's hoping that 2013 will be a new beginning for you and for me. I'll keep sending positive thoughts your way.Michelle Stockard Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03572227726980569386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-86180808219249777992013-01-01T23:39:49.655-05:002013-01-01T23:39:49.655-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your health condition,...I'm sorry to hear about your health condition, Allie, but I'm proud of you at the same time for sharing it with us. Thank God it can be controlled by drugs, I'm hoping for the best for you.<br /><br />Last but not least, don't forget to keep reading, books are the best medicine to all illness! ;)Fanda Classiclithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642429343958941266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-65386998917342664292013-01-01T20:19:02.169-05:002013-01-01T20:19:02.169-05:00Hi Allie, You certainly have had a year and I'...Hi Allie, You certainly have had a year and I'm so glad that you can move forward and put it behind you--as much as you can. If well wishes help, know that support flows to you. These things take time and you have to do whatever helps you. <br /><br />We all have to decide how much of ourselves we wish to share when it comes to blogging. Or maybe it's simply a question of which facet will shine forth. For me, I'm happy with whatever you wish to share--or not. I enjoy your writing and hope that it continues in fashion or another. Do take care of yourself and live life fully in 2013. Vikk @ Down the Writer's Pathhttp://www.downthewriterspath.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-85995542284081330422013-01-01T18:31:12.648-05:002013-01-01T18:31:12.648-05:00I kinda felt the same way this year. My dad was i...I kinda felt the same way this year. My dad was in a terrible motorcycle accident and there went my blogging. Certainly put my life and things into perspective. <br /><br />AngieAngela's Anxious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-69602926560454804482013-01-01T18:16:24.034-05:002013-01-01T18:16:24.034-05:00Oh Allie, so sorry to hear about all that you'...Oh Allie, so sorry to hear about all that you've been going through :( Big hugs to you. I hope that with your doctor and treatment and life changes, things start looking better for you! I wish you the very best 2013!! In the short time I've gotten to know you I can tell you're an amazing person who certainly deserves an awesome year :)chrisa511https://www.blogger.com/profile/05793512698366676453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-76826109538128056912013-01-01T17:28:00.904-05:002013-01-01T17:28:00.904-05:00Sending all my love and a virtual pair of fuzzy sl...Sending all my love and a virtual pair of fuzzy slippers, Allie. You know if I was with you I'd give you a hug and say that you are strong, and kind, and generous and beautiful. I can't say that in person, but it's as true here as there. I wish I could make things better, but I know you're surrounded in love -- across the world, really. We are all here for you. xMabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14305895000321599622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-71706466942674752752013-01-01T17:13:52.010-05:002013-01-01T17:13:52.010-05:00So sorry to hear you're not well. Thank goodne...So sorry to hear you're not well. Thank goodness the problem has been diagnosed. I hope the doctors are able to create their magic for you and make you better. I just want you to know I'm out here in reader-land following along. You're on my favorite LitBlogger list on my website Artuccino and I subscribe to your blog via the rss feed. Stay strong!Diane Challenorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07950266008543001121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-3066325720410143752013-01-01T16:46:51.067-05:002013-01-01T16:46:51.067-05:00Happy new year, Allie. I'm glad you got things...Happy new year, Allie. I'm glad you got things sorted out. I've missed you, too :)ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01245931629228090133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-52932710142380801502013-01-01T15:56:55.139-05:002013-01-01T15:56:55.139-05:00Hi Allie, I wish you all the best in your teaching...Hi Allie, I wish you all the best in your teaching assignments, as well as courage and persistence in your health diagnosis. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16118488336055805591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-36650610174173344982013-01-01T14:58:09.678-05:002013-01-01T14:58:09.678-05:00I'm sorry to hear about your health issues, Al...I'm sorry to hear about your health issues, Allie, but it must be a relief to have a diagnosis. I hope things improve for you health-wise in 2013.<br /><br />I'm a teacher too and I'm very conscious of my online presence. I don't put anything on my blog/facebook etc that I wouldn't want a parent of a child I teach to see. I wish I could make my blog more personal but there are professional issues to consider too. Plus, our ICT agreement at work states that we aren't allowed to mention school or teaching anywhere, online. Sam (Tiny Library)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16375434438465319913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-90705400670098716772013-01-01T14:33:59.595-05:002013-01-01T14:33:59.595-05:00I really am hoping that you find the right meds so...I really am hoping that you find the right meds soon and that health becomes a back burner issue for you this year, Allie. This year HAS to be better than last year!Kristen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02335598194501733541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-67911682104102801552013-01-01T13:55:49.402-05:002013-01-01T13:55:49.402-05:00I hope the New Year just runs smoothly for you (an...I hope the New Year just runs smoothly for you (and all of us). :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917705393662132891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-33089984979720835162013-01-01T12:45:09.210-05:002013-01-01T12:45:09.210-05:00Just wanted to stop lurking a bit to say I admire ...Just wanted to stop lurking a bit to say I admire you and your strength, and to give you virtual hugs.BurtonReview https://www.blogger.com/profile/15113347274782450564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-80535580727558788622013-01-01T11:54:14.528-05:002013-01-01T11:54:14.528-05:00I'm glad you're starting to feel at peace ...I'm glad you're starting to feel at peace with the diagnosis, and I really hope that they've been able to help you a little over the last bit since diagnosis, and definitely a lot more in 2013! :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026099426503180472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-59209040498224327872013-01-01T11:32:47.805-05:002013-01-01T11:32:47.805-05:00Lupus? Aw Allie that sounds like a rough thing to ...Lupus? Aw Allie that sounds like a rough thing to go through, thank goodness it's now got a name and you can focus on an approach to dealing with it. Here's to a 2013 with less unknowns and more good cheer. Alex in Leedshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581135303575274237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6543330341390707771.post-77495038601890316732013-01-01T11:04:27.395-05:002013-01-01T11:04:27.395-05:00You are brave to share your personal life. I know...You are brave to share your personal life. I know what it means to have a name (diagnosis) put to what you are experiencing. Somehow just "knowing" eases the anxiety. Best wishes for a wonderful 2013 with good health and happiness.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01140033967048452572noreply@blogger.com