tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post1328762212201109662..comments2023-11-05T04:58:54.173-05:00Comments on An American Mom in Tuscany: Jordan's Cochlear Implant Story: Spoiled...Me????Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11437710259566671762noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-30893492674460098022008-11-24T23:30:00.000-05:002008-11-24T23:30:00.000-05:00Jodi,You aren't SPOILED - you're AMERICAN! You are...Jodi,<BR/><BR/>You aren't SPOILED - you're AMERICAN! You are infused with the spirit that says there's nothing you can't do or achieve if you are willing to work for it. You aren't willing to settle.<BR/><BR/>It's always good to count your blessings and be grateful, but there's nothing wrong with striving for more.dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03976554086034137156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-37513776085932164702008-11-23T12:14:00.000-05:002008-11-23T12:14:00.000-05:00Sorry Jodi, I want to let you know that the Italia...Sorry Jodi, I want to let you know that the Italian expression "chi si contenta gode" doesn't mean what you said. It means EXACTLY THE OPPOSITE! It is an ironic expression to say: "Well, my friend, if you are happy about it, you really are happy for a rather poor thing. C'mon, try to raise your expectations". LOTFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-45988518696121637422008-11-22T14:26:00.000-05:002008-11-22T14:26:00.000-05:00Thank you...Thank you...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437710259566671762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-20752516499446589552008-11-22T00:07:00.000-05:002008-11-22T00:07:00.000-05:00I'm with your Dad, reach for the stars but dont' b...I'm with your Dad, reach for the stars but dont' be so focussed on reaching out for them that you miss the simply beautiful moments in the here and now. Check out the post on my blog on impermanence, says it all way better than I can *smile*Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15051686083182215146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-854575870070704513.post-48956062941783176672008-11-21T17:37:00.000-05:002008-11-21T17:37:00.000-05:00Thank uuuuuuuuuuuu, Jadoo! I raised u and Niki to ...Thank uuuuuuuuuuuu, Jadoo! I raised u and Niki to be independent....to "go for it" and know that whatever "it" is u can achieve it if u put ur mind to it! It may seem (at times) that you don't appreciate what you have, but I suggest just stopping to "enjoy the moment" of what you have achieved and accomplished as an individual but especially as a family......and to then move on to your "new endeavors, dreams and expectations" that are certainly deserving. Show appreciation "in the moment" and "share" it with those closest to you and then "together" work on the growth of the future. Your choices have been terrific, especially with Jordan, so I don't recommend any changes except as I said to show your appreciation for the present before moving on as a "team" for the future! Love, Dad<BR/>BTW, on Oprah today it was all about "sex" and it was mentioned (and I found it interesting) that foreplay for a woman actually starts a few days "before" the actual event....u know the husband taking out the trash, folding the laundry, helping with the kids' homework etc. Yes, that's all considered foreplay to get the female in the "mood." Seems to me your man could have led the class instead of Oprah's guest therapist! Count your blessings and show your appreciation "in the moment" for all that you have. dStephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06188960940262450502noreply@blogger.com