tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post2024031952905629389..comments2024-03-29T08:39:57.608-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: Motherhood Is Not for the Weak by Jenn McKinlayJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-36748682091059329642018-05-14T09:19:49.818-04:002018-05-14T09:19:49.818-04:00Nice Mother's Day story.Nice Mother's Day story. Ron Corbetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12245773416885424402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6667420962014362432018-05-14T02:57:29.319-04:002018-05-14T02:57:29.319-04:00Jenn you are so real. Lovely share. 💝💕💞Jenn you are so real. Lovely share. 💝💕💞TriciaDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07052362128498289979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68489519711157045012018-05-13T22:08:47.433-04:002018-05-13T22:08:47.433-04:00Thank you, Leni! Happy Mother’s Day!Thank you, Leni! Happy Mother’s Day!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-48360456441322668452018-05-13T22:06:53.914-04:002018-05-13T22:06:53.914-04:00To you, too, Ann.To you, too, Ann.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51368849462257699692018-05-13T21:04:01.504-04:002018-05-13T21:04:01.504-04:00Pat, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds l...Pat, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like an amazing woman. XOJenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43716991029604003342018-05-13T20:33:12.317-04:002018-05-13T20:33:12.317-04:00Hahaha!Hahaha!Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-84485561981049511552018-05-13T16:42:37.583-04:002018-05-13T16:42:37.583-04:00That is motherhood in a nutshell. Laughing and cry...That is motherhood in a nutshell. Laughing and crying at the same time, and every once in a while wanting to punch someone in the throat, but resisting because you're a mom and have to set a good example. (((Jenn))) Thanks for sharing. Lenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898788296505456772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75582042407587558442018-05-13T16:05:20.893-04:002018-05-13T16:05:20.893-04:00Loved your story! So sorry for you loss! I have a ...Loved your story! So sorry for you loss! I have a dog with dementia so I understood your Cat issues totally! LololLinda's Chatty Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13188007821376420816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-76878044890765222502018-05-13T15:20:35.038-04:002018-05-13T15:20:35.038-04:00I promise you it does. I've used it myself on...I promise you it does. I've used it myself on a dog who would otherwise have been an outdoor dog for the rest of his life.Gigi Norwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00495357787099352860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-42077959425581899512018-05-13T15:19:30.329-04:002018-05-13T15:19:30.329-04:00Blessings Blessings Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187856103924954287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69575694230751842502018-05-13T15:04:50.605-04:002018-05-13T15:04:50.605-04:00Motherhood is definitely not for the weak. It open...Motherhood is definitely not for the weak. It opens up many new emotions. We have one son; believe me one was enough. He is 40 now, but I still walk on eggshells around him at times, hoping for the best, hoping he's working through his problems. Other times he is my soul mate with his snarky sense of the ridiculous. I guess motherhood is one long streak of perpetual worry. And joy. And heartbreak. Some of you know I lost my mom two weeks ago today. The last year was constant worry; the last four months was grim. My mom had a long, rich life. She was never afraid to try new things. She grew up during the Depression and actually came to love moving from place to place as her dad looked for work. Mom had tremendous courage and coping skills which she needed with her two youngest children. She had five and one miscarriage. My sister Annette became ill when she was eleven, and the disease destroyed most of her kidney function. Mom eventually learned how to run a dialysis machine at home so Annette didn't have to be hauled to the hospital for dialysis 3 times a week. My little brother is mildly autistic so Mom always worried about him. And tried to get answers and find schools for him. Believe me, back in the 60s no one knew anything about autism. I have so many memories over the years. She could get mad at us and you did not want a "dingbustit!" flying at you as that was the ultimate curse. My little brother brought a photo album over recently. I had forgotten how pretty Mom was in her late 40s when I was pretty much leaving the nest and off to college. <br />Oh well. I've rambled on long enough. Here's to all the moms.Pat Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732230586783432052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-37059393817696314732018-05-13T14:54:33.812-04:002018-05-13T14:54:33.812-04:00Thanks, Ingrid! Hope the recipe helps - LOL!Thanks, Ingrid! Hope the recipe helps - LOL!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-22066534393380841222018-05-13T14:53:33.382-04:002018-05-13T14:53:33.382-04:00Thank you, David! Thank you, David! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-45918440068339029592018-05-13T14:53:19.690-04:002018-05-13T14:53:19.690-04:00Thank you, Rhys! Much love to you and John!Thank you, Rhys! Much love to you and John!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69767239221365705732018-05-13T14:18:05.769-04:002018-05-13T14:18:05.769-04:00A classic Jenn entry: smart, funny, thoughtful, he...A classic Jenn entry: smart, funny, thoughtful, helpful, and honest! Your hooligans are very lucky to have such an amazing woman for their mother.<br /><br />Regarding the cat pee, a good friend had a cat pee incident this week, and I just sent her your recipe!Ingrid Thofthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04063912686011336076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9667517207081501392018-05-13T13:50:24.027-04:002018-05-13T13:50:24.027-04:00Happy Mother's Day, everyone.Happy Mother's Day, everyone.David Squireshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144607647071920674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29691138959413000602018-05-13T13:32:31.809-04:002018-05-13T13:32:31.809-04:00This is a beautiful piece. Thank you, JennThis is a beautiful piece. Thank you, JennAuthorrhysbowen@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11844065473614874365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-44238359146654445022018-05-13T13:17:45.170-04:002018-05-13T13:17:45.170-04:00Oh, Kathy, that's precious. Hooligan 1 was dee...Oh, Kathy, that's precious. Hooligan 1 was deeply disappointed that H2 wasn't a train. He had no use for babies. LOL.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-12044189737229740812018-05-13T13:16:06.478-04:002018-05-13T13:16:06.478-04:00Hugs, Lily. I love the image of your dad meeting T...Hugs, Lily. I love the image of your dad meeting Tigger. That's beautiful and not an overshare at all :)Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-43864899099425066462018-05-13T13:14:39.437-04:002018-05-13T13:14:39.437-04:00Enjoy your adorable granddaughter, Debs. Good luck...Enjoy your adorable granddaughter, Debs. Good luck with the aging cats! Oy.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-55848482492501292192018-05-13T13:13:23.099-04:002018-05-13T13:13:23.099-04:00Happy Mother's Day, Christine. I am so glad yo...Happy Mother's Day, Christine. I am so glad you can find the joy - sometimes that is life's biggest challenge!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9763276845364758882018-05-13T13:12:31.798-04:002018-05-13T13:12:31.798-04:00Happy Mama Day to you and yours, Wendy!Happy Mama Day to you and yours, Wendy!Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-35798581076483534942018-05-13T13:12:18.234-04:002018-05-13T13:12:18.234-04:00This works on skunk spray, Gigi??? I don't hav...This works on skunk spray, Gigi??? I don't have a lot of use for that in central AZ but my brother in MA is going to be thrilled! Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-81617112324519124512018-05-13T13:11:21.289-04:002018-05-13T13:11:21.289-04:00Thank you, Susan. We'd be nothing without our ...Thank you, Susan. We'd be nothing without our readers so thank you, too.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-74422185916384715102018-05-13T13:10:45.639-04:002018-05-13T13:10:45.639-04:00LOL - you're welcome, Kait.LOL - you're welcome, Kait.Jenn McKinlayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589365995413467367noreply@blogger.com