Comments on: Me vs. Martha

By: jessica w

jessica w — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:29:14 +0000

Hello Abby! I’m also a Seattleite! I could relate to so much of what you had to say about getting used to the “new you.” I was sure I could be a more “Martha-like” mom when I was laid off and started a business at home. Now, just six months later I’ve got two kiddos with classes and sports and friends, and two businesses and a really, really dirty house!

One thing I promised myself I would do is improve the family’s diet, which is a lot more whole-food oriented (and no more freezer frozen meals) but sometimes the planning, and the running is completely exhausting–and I don’t have a diagnosis holding me up, so I can only imagine it’s so much harder for you getting through your days with an illness like this, and I know from personal (albeit temporary) experience, that that sort of fatigue and discordination that comes with neuorlogical disorders is really draining–because your body slows down but your mind doesn’t.

I will be keeping you in mind, and wishing you a speedy debt-recovery and improved health.
Jess

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By: Kristy

Kristy — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 23:01:14 +0000

Thank you for reminding us ladies that juggle so many roles, wife, mother, sister, friend, aunt, housekeeper, worker, etc. that our worth is not tied to how well we “perfect” these roles or the tasks involved. You inspired me…

By: Natasha

Natasha — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:53:55 +0000

thank you for sharing your story. I am also looking forward to more of your posts.

Re Martha: I am sure it costs a fortune to purchase just a few of the gadgets she uses to cook with. She just has the appearance of looking frugal at times.

By: Susan from LI

Susan from LI — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 22:13:41 +0000

Hi Abby,

Great post – thanks for sharing your story. I fight a daily battle with SLE so I completely understand that FATIGUE means like you said, too tired to breathe, much less weep. Something that those that still have good health just can’t understand.

Hope to read more of your posts!