Comments on: Hoping for the unknown http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/ Running. Living. Being. Me. Wed, 09 May 2012 19:37:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: sue http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-558 sue Wed, 28 Nov 2007 19:41:59 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-558 Well, I have the family...and the husband who was / is a great dad... and I still tear up, so who is to say? I always say, if it is meant to be, it will be... Oh, and yeah, I'm definately a crazy mom. My kids will vouch. Well, I have the family…and the husband who was / is a great dad… and I still tear up, so who is to say?

I always say, if it is meant to be, it will be…

Oh, and yeah, I’m definately a crazy mom. My kids will vouch.

]]> By: OC http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-545 OC Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:50:15 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-545 Nice post. I love it when someone else's slice of life makes you think about your own. I've wondered the very same thing you've wondered... I believe that as we get older, it's natural to look at guys not just as "is he a good kisser? is he good in bed?" but "does this guy have lasting potential?" and part of that does involve being a good parent (if kids are in your future). Nice post. I love it when someone else’s slice of life makes you think about your own. I’ve wondered the very same thing you’ve wondered… I believe that as we get older, it’s natural to look at guys not just as “is he a good kisser? is he good in bed?” but “does this guy have lasting potential?” and part of that does involve being a good parent (if kids are in your future).

]]> By: Exception http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-544 Exception Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:44:53 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-544 I love dads with their kids too. There are some men that just... are fabulous dads. One thing I have observed in my own life is that a man might seem to have great dad qualities, but what he feels is a good dad is different than what I might consider a good dad. Lastly, you deserve a great guy who will be a great dad. It is what you want, then it is what you should have. Keep the dream/hope alive! And crazy moms are amazing people! ;) I love dads with their kids too. There are some men that just… are fabulous dads.

One thing I have observed in my own life is that a man might seem to have great dad qualities, but what he feels is a good dad is different than what I might consider a good dad.

Lastly, you deserve a great guy who will be a great dad. It is what you want, then it is what you should have. Keep the dream/hope alive!

And crazy moms are amazing people! ;)

]]> By: Jen http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-543 Jen Tue, 27 Nov 2007 19:40:45 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-543 I believe everyone should get what they want, and I hope to God you get to fulfill your dream. In the mean time though, enjoy what you have. Every stage in life has it's ups, and once we move on from that stage those ups usually don't come back. Dream, want, wish all you want, but don't lose sight of what is already here. I believe everyone should get what they want, and I hope to God you get to fulfill your dream. In the mean time though, enjoy what you have. Every stage in life has it’s ups, and once we move on from that stage those ups usually don’t come back. Dream, want, wish all you want, but don’t lose sight of what is already here.

]]> By: anne http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-542 anne Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:35:32 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-542 <p>i find those whys tend to only lead to trouble. a lot of time spent wondering...</p> <strong>I agree. I think you have to be careful. But they've also led me to a lot of answers I needed. And reminded me to not ignore things I know are important.</strong> i find those whys tend to only lead to trouble. a lot of time spent wondering…

I agree. I think you have to be careful. But they’ve also led me to a lot of answers I needed. And reminded me to not ignore things I know are important.

]]> By: brookem http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-541 brookem Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:26:08 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-541 <p>This was a really sweet post. Hoping and looking forward to what is yet to come is so... powerful. And something about dads and kids, I agree, is very moving.</p> <strong>That's a great comment, Brooke. Hope is indeed a powerful thing.</strong> This was a really sweet post. Hoping and looking forward to what is yet to come is so… powerful. And something about dads and kids, I agree, is very moving.

That’s a great comment, Brooke. Hope is indeed a powerful thing.

]]> By: Nicole http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-540 Nicole Tue, 27 Nov 2007 15:14:48 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-540 <p>Considering I'm the youngest in my family and fit being daddy's little girl to a tee. This post is delightful. But, with that said don't worry too much about the future (like I should talk) it will all work out and you probably won't even be a crazy wife and I bet you'll be a great mom - don't you just love run on sentences.<br /> Cheers.</p> <strong>It's good to know what's important to you. And yes, I love run-ons. </strong> Considering I’m the youngest in my family and fit being daddy’s little girl to a tee. This post is delightful. But, with that said don’t worry too much about the future (like I should talk) it will all work out and you probably won’t even be a crazy wife and I bet you’ll be a great mom – don’t you just love run on sentences.
Cheers.

It’s good to know what’s important to you. And yes, I love run-ons.

]]> By: Danielle http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-539 Danielle Tue, 27 Nov 2007 13:39:47 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-539 <p>While I personally don't think that I will have kids. At least not anymore (at one point in time it was in my mind that I would have them) I know that there is no way I would consider having them unless the guy was good father material. A long ago ex I know would have made a great father my most recent ex, no way I would've had a child with him. </p> <p>As far as being good enough. Well, granted I don't know you other than your blog, but what I read and what I can tell about you, I highly doubt you have done nearly the bad things that many people who have a great spouse and kids have done.</p> <strong> Good point. I think that must come with knowledge and experience, knowing the difference between what you pick for just you and what you pick for a family.</strong> While I personally don’t think that I will have kids. At least not anymore (at one point in time it was in my mind that I would have them) I know that there is no way I would consider having them unless the guy was good father material. A long ago ex I know would have made a great father my most recent ex, no way I would’ve had a child with him.

As far as being good enough. Well, granted I don’t know you other than your blog, but what I read and what I can tell about you, I highly doubt you have done nearly the bad things that many people who have a great spouse and kids have done.

Good point. I think that must come with knowledge and experience, knowing the difference between what you pick for just you and what you pick for a family.

]]> By: Database Diva http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-538 Database Diva Tue, 27 Nov 2007 07:31:36 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-538 <p>I am also attracted to good dads, which is funny because Mr Diva was not a very good dad until the kids were adults (he was a really good looking dad, though). After 18 years of pulling we finally got that stick out of his butt and now he is a wonderful grandpa. When I see him playing with the baby I totally forget what a giant pain in the neck he is and fall in love with him all over again. But it's a secret so don't tell him ;) Our son-in-law is a great dad. I think our son will be, too.</p> <p>I wouldn't worry about being good enough to be worthy of a family. To the best of my knowledge drunkenness and promiscuity are the leading causes of parenthood so the question you should be asking yourself is "have I done enough bad stuff?" Do as many bad things as you can get away with now, because it is really tacky to do that stuff after you have a family -- at least until they grow up!</p> <strong>"18 years of pulling"- thanks for making me laugh. :) </strong> I am also attracted to good dads, which is funny because Mr Diva was not a very good dad until the kids were adults (he was a really good looking dad, though). After 18 years of pulling we finally got that stick out of his butt and now he is a wonderful grandpa. When I see him playing with the baby I totally forget what a giant pain in the neck he is and fall in love with him all over again. But it’s a secret so don’t tell him ;) Our son-in-law is a great dad. I think our son will be, too.

I wouldn’t worry about being good enough to be worthy of a family. To the best of my knowledge drunkenness and promiscuity are the leading causes of parenthood so the question you should be asking yourself is “have I done enough bad stuff?” Do as many bad things as you can get away with now, because it is really tacky to do that stuff after you have a family — at least until they grow up!

“18 years of pulling”- thanks for making me laugh. :)

]]> By: Airam http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-537 Airam Tue, 27 Nov 2007 05:37:00 +0000 http://justrunjustlivejustbe.com/2007/11/26/hoping-for-the-unknown/#comment-537 <p>Wow what a fantastic post. And one I can really relate to ... dad's are so special in their kids lives. I see the interaction everyday at my school and it really is something amazing to see. I find that I stare too.</p> <strong>It really is fascinating.</strong> Wow what a fantastic post. And one I can really relate to … dad’s are so special in their kids lives. I see the interaction everyday at my school and it really is something amazing to see. I find that I stare too.

It really is fascinating.

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