tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post8593686139892271766..comments2024-01-22T08:23:05.969-07:00Comments on Midlife Poet: I Am Beautiful Just the Way I AmDeborahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12195623810400107239noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-10199913621441399702010-05-04T05:58:16.915-07:002010-05-04T05:58:16.915-07:00Yes darling, this is the way you have to think abo...Yes darling, this is the way you have to think about you always!!! you are beautiful as you are!!<br />I´m so happy they are "benign", that`s a great new...<br />Many hugs to you,<br />Maria Ceciliamaría ceciliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077079753889048800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-61527283940584324422010-05-04T04:51:38.405-07:002010-05-04T04:51:38.405-07:00Deb, you are one of the most beautiful people I ha...Deb, you are one of the most beautiful people I have ever known and I have never laid eyes on you except for pictures. I guess what I'm trying to say is it doesn't matter you're beautiful just as you are, from the inside out, but then honey I know how you feel I obsess about every new sag, wrinkle and grey hair on a daily basis.<br />I'm sorry this happened but I love you anyway.<br />xo-jjJavajunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831897209492381723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-6922148018099494882010-05-03T05:53:53.935-07:002010-05-03T05:53:53.935-07:00Well, you are beautiful just as you are and when y...Well, you are beautiful just as you are and when you are old and wrinkled, you will still be beautiful. But, I am so sorry you have this crappy skin disorder to contend with. Maybe, find another doctor. Someone else used a good word to describe him...detached. Your strength will get you through, and your positive attitude will have you swinging through Ces'treetops. Love you dear!LDWatkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066579509163543734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-53940200105056514572010-05-02T13:52:16.226-07:002010-05-02T13:52:16.226-07:00You ARE most gorgeous and will always be most gorg...You ARE most gorgeous and will always be most gorgeous!! Your husband is quite right. That said, I can so relate as I would have a hard time with that as well. I cannot believe that there is no treatment. It sounds like Anne had an excellent comment. And then I read Renee's words in Marie's comment - perfect!! You are most beautiful to me!! Love, SilkeSilke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-26080975159240381622010-05-02T10:08:14.666-07:002010-05-02T10:08:14.666-07:00Hi Deborah!!! we live in the country with a little...Hi Deborah!!! we live in the country with a little over an acre of land...it is beautiful!!! we have one neighbor and lots of area to enjoy !!! and even though I love to visit the big cities...home is paradise for us....bon fires and all.!!!!<br /><br />Hugs and thanks for popping in!!!<br /><br />DianaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-69736295082478673322010-05-02T06:34:17.105-07:002010-05-02T06:34:17.105-07:00Good morning Deborah!
I am the bearer of not-so-...Good morning Deborah! <br /><br />I am the bearer of not-so-good-news. I posted about our beloved sisterfriend Arija today, she is in the hospital and needs our prayers.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-24239016991896287082010-05-01T21:06:38.743-07:002010-05-01T21:06:38.743-07:00Oh Darlingest of Deb's!! How I wish I would ha...Oh Darlingest of Deb's!! How I wish I would have read this sooner. Your outer flesh is just a tent and beautiful as if may be it's not really who you are. The REAL BEAUTY lies beneath the skin...it is your heart that shines so brightly and has captivated our hearts in turn. And might I ad that yours is one of the most beautiful I've encountered.<br />Oh! While we're on the subject of skin, the thing on my nose grew a baby today ;-(.<br />You are so lovingly adored!!!!<br />xoxo coriJust A Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598085291422476354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-89410722870564059852010-05-01T18:44:21.518-07:002010-05-01T18:44:21.518-07:00you are beautiful just the way you are Deborah and...you are beautiful just the way you are Deborah and your heart and soul is all we ever see...and your bright smile and loving eyes....you are perfect in every way....and I am just thrilled that it is not something that will mess with your health!!! thank heavens!!!<br /><br />You gorgeous wonderful beauty you!!!<br /><br />don't worry about it....just enjoy each and every moment!!!<br /><br />Hugsssssssssssssss<br />DianaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700214027813205802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-60301494052697558712010-05-01T11:02:33.606-07:002010-05-01T11:02:33.606-07:00Yes you are...
And I believe your hubby is , too!...Yes you are...<br /><br />And I believe your hubby is , too!Linda@ Lime in the Coconuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04551293394719390382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-26329256693333881242010-05-01T09:06:56.880-07:002010-05-01T09:06:56.880-07:00That's right Deb, you ARE beautiful just the w...That's right Deb, you ARE beautiful just the way you are. Do you know how influential you've been to many of us reading your blog? Do you know how inspirational you've been to us? Damn the bruises and damn that detached physician...you are one of the most beautiful people I've ever had the honour of meeting, so no more tears.<br /><br />You are gorgeous, darlin'!<br /><br />Mucho love,<br />GeorginaGeorginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116265151107562546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-52575046994902248552010-05-01T08:05:33.418-07:002010-05-01T08:05:33.418-07:00If you were contagious, then I shall have it too.....If you were contagious, then I shall have it too...<br /><br />I had the same sandals - Hahahah! I am finishing my next one.<br /><br />I hope you have a lovely day.Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-42311347630927439612010-05-01T06:55:59.771-07:002010-05-01T06:55:59.771-07:001/ You are beautiful, you shine Deborah, radiate b...1/ You are beautiful, you shine Deborah, radiate beauty. <br />2/ I dont believe that nothing can be done, but that is me, the eternal optimist :)<br /><br />It sounds like GA from what i have read is some sort of auto immune response and I wholeheartedly believe that nothing appears for no reason, there HAS to be a trigger. Western medicine is all about treating or managing or maintaining the symptoms, I go with the Eastern Philosophy of understanding the trigger then eliminating it.I think that we can find a way to work with this my friend. I will keep my eyes and ears open and let you know of anything that I come across.<br />You are loved very much, and yes you are truly beautiful....just look at those gorgeous eyes of yours for a start!! <br />xxmichelle <br />xx me <br /><br /><br /><br /> http://www.skincell.org/community/index.php/topic,10230.0.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-89321557815534914752010-05-01T06:20:00.995-07:002010-05-01T06:20:00.995-07:00deb, i have always admired you. you have an attitu...deb, i have always admired you. you have an attitude and enthusiasm that sees starfish and not seaweed. you are brave and determined and committed to everyone you love and everything you believe in. and you are beautiful in a dancerly graceful kind of way. i imagine you move with grace. i remember my reaction at your high school photo: smart and courageous and authentically vulnerable.<br /><br />so for me, this is the beauty i see in you and that will not change. <br /><br />i don't want to minimize the seriousness of coming to terms with this diagnosis. fuck you fucking spots!, renee would say. but i know that sometimes things fix themselves. i don't know how that works, but it sometimes does. it sounds like that doctor was a pessimist. that is not the right match for your spirit. <br /><br />i know full well you will fly above this deborah, in whatever way that will be. and if you want to add a few more tears here or there, why not? they won't change your beauty.<br /><br />love to you, <br />kjkjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-67488509876877573722010-05-01T06:02:52.040-07:002010-05-01T06:02:52.040-07:00Good morning my beloved beautiful darling sisterfr...Good morning my beloved beautiful darling sisterfriend. <br /><br />I love you, always, forever.<br /><br />TSUP!Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-38889366138158270732010-04-30T21:08:39.488-07:002010-04-30T21:08:39.488-07:00Ah, Honey, its just skin. screw it. It'll do w...Ah, Honey, its just skin. screw it. It'll do what it'll do. I walk down the street n smile at a pretty gal then catch my reflection in a window and go Blehhh!!! but they usually smile back anyway. You can't be uglied up. No disease that potent. ~rickRickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466743523566419268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-77463115416543609822010-04-30T20:51:45.529-07:002010-04-30T20:51:45.529-07:00I love you gorgeous!!
I am going to tell you somet...I love you gorgeous!!<br />I am going to tell you something Renee told me!<br /><br />"Do you know Deborah, she is a beautiful lady and with the kindest heart?"<br />Renee saw your beauty, inside!!<br /><br />"I was taught the complete opposite; for us it is what is inside that matters, outside is genetics, but what do you the person bring to your life."<br /><br />Renee told me this when I freaked out about getting old!<br /><br />"Getting old is inevitable. I always say We were all young and beautiful once upon a time. I don't give a rats ass about that shit.<br />I want to live a good life and be true mostly to myself."<br /><br />You are so that Deb!<br /><br />Renee the silver tongued angel!!<br />LOL!!!Marie Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14385847270598698651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-23969961312215027512010-04-30T20:50:54.409-07:002010-04-30T20:50:54.409-07:00Its tough admitting I have "age spots" a...Its tough admitting I have "age spots" appearing on my hands ~ but like you; I am oh so grateful that is all I have. <br />I lost my first husband to leukemia and just a few months ago my 2nd husband was diagnosed with skin cancer... so be very grateful for being beautiful just the way you are. :)Cher' Shotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14946818491901881410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-599496549801662042010-04-30T19:13:57.171-07:002010-04-30T19:13:57.171-07:00You are beautiful from the inside out. You will be...You are beautiful from the inside out. You will be fine. Everyone of his vain in our way. Its normal...Renee would use the f-word right about this point soooo. F*&^ it.<br /><br />xoxoxoxo I love you for your heartAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11456151120093929991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-78542421031142152332010-04-30T18:06:47.446-07:002010-04-30T18:06:47.446-07:00Ooooh! If I met you next week and you are covered ...Ooooh! If I met you next week and you are covered with bruises, I will still hug you and kiss you because you are and will remain beautiful. Above all, I love you. You are not a fruit, so I will keep you, forever. Tsup!Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-79016830415132382982010-04-30T17:34:53.385-07:002010-04-30T17:34:53.385-07:00Oh, Deb, I am so sorry about this. Damn, this gett...Oh, Deb, I am so sorry about this. Damn, this getting older thing is rough. I am just very happy that you aren't sick sick. We will all love you no matter what. Even if you get warts on your nose and you grow an extra pair of lips. It won't make any difference to your family, or your true friends. Deb is Deb, no matter what. Have a 'grita on me. xox Pamyoborobohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07066130552106363077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-11399988450842121642010-04-30T15:43:56.751-07:002010-04-30T15:43:56.751-07:00Oh, Deborah. I'm so sorry about your news. W...Oh, Deborah. I'm so sorry about your news. We all have vanity. A peek into my medicine cabinet will tell you just how vain I am. But really, I only know your outer beauty through a couple of photos. That is not what makes me love you. I love you for your optimism and appreciation for life, your infectious generosity of spirit, and your strength and courage. I love you for all the things that the Deborah Award represents. If we met tomorrow and you were covered in sores from head to foot, it would not matter one wit, because the Deborah I know is still there.<br /><br />Two tears, and that is it. xoxoxoBella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-67427882201137373642010-04-30T14:20:43.088-07:002010-04-30T14:20:43.088-07:00I can understand how you might be feeling. Of cou...I can understand how you might be feeling. Of course you know you are fortunate, you have your health, you have a loving husband. You obviously know all that intellectually but still....Rats! What a bummer! We want to be perfect! I'm so thankful that I have my health and a good life but still...I am vain and I wish my skin wasn't getting all wrinkly and spotted and loose. I'm getting old! well, it is better than dying young. But still........Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01615007932636751108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-50363189426982567102010-04-30T14:17:38.470-07:002010-04-30T14:17:38.470-07:00You have always been beautiful and you always will...You have always been beautiful and you always will be.Debi Oostendorpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-57621650372334431012010-04-30T14:04:25.978-07:002010-04-30T14:04:25.978-07:00Lovely, inside and out - fear not!Lovely, inside and out - fear not!Lost Aussiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14764195146878721420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2490852947650140384.post-82557418493944382472010-04-30T13:16:51.749-07:002010-04-30T13:16:51.749-07:00Deb, I have been reading your blog for a while (th...Deb, I have been reading your blog for a while (thanks to KJ) and when I read your post today - I HAD to leave a comment. I KNOW this is easy for me to say...because you are the one going through this - BUT - you ARE beautiful...no matter what happens on the outside, what lives INSIDE will radiate throughout you - and your beauty will always be there.<br /><br />How wonderful you have an intelligent and caring husband who understands. That IS a blessing - and, remember our beloved Renee... your illness is benign.<br />You will survive - there are many things you can try to lessen the effects....try everything - do not give up....but, do not give in!<br /><br />Sending you love and courage...<br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />♥ Robin ♥Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15247046205493711677noreply@blogger.com