Comments for Mindy and Max's True Life

Comment on Hello, hello….is anyone still listening? by Mindy Hester

Mindy Hester — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:58:13 +0000

Thank you, Yana. We single moms need to stick together and I so appreciate you. Here’s to us!

Comment on Hello, hello….is anyone still listening? by Yana

Yana — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 13:17:58 +0000

You inspire me and I am proud to be your friend. I look forward to reading more on your blog!

Comment on Unconditional Love by Catherine Just

Catherine Just — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 03:35:47 +0000

Wow ! Thank you so much for this touching post. I am SO glad we met.
I look forward to getting to know you and Max long distance from blog to blog.
Much love
Catherine

Comment on A few thoughts about perfection…or lack there of. by paul

paul — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 11:51:23 +0000

Ring the bells that still can ring
Forget your perfect offering.
There is a crack in everything,
That’s how the light gets in.
~Leonard Cohen

Patience young padawan…you’ll get there

Some folks trust to reason
Others trust to might
I don’t trust to nothing
But I know it come out right
-Bob Weir

Comment on Happy Marriage? by Yana Turner

Yana Turner — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 03:36:47 +0000

I could not agree with you more. I am not sure why people choose to stay where they do given their unhappiness. Everyone in that relationship feels the unhappiness including the children and so the parents are doing their kids a disservice because they will follow in their footsteps. Most likely taking on a relationship of their own and repeating their parents loveless steps without even realizing it.

Comment on Happy Marriage? by Buddy

Buddy — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 14:49:26 +0000

In my opinion you are never ready. It’s the hardest thing I have ever done. Twice. I do agree with you though, I was not ready the first time either and it ruthlessly sucks when kids are involved but the way I see it, when you are miserable and depressed in a relationship, you are no good to anyone, even your children. Going through the motions gets real old after awhile. Its better to be happy and single because when you are miserable everyone around you is miserable. God has a plan for us all. Have faith.

Comment on I AM Princess Leia by Adrienne

Adrienne — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 14:17:44 +0000

Congrats!! I remember you mentioning when we were little that you wanted to know. So happy you found your biological family!

Comment on I AM Princess Leia by Jim

Jim — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:32:59 +0000

That is so great, Mindy! I’m happy for you and your Jedi brother!

Comment on I AM Princess Leia by Lori

Lori — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:14:41 +0000

that is so amazing!

Comment on I AM Princess Leia by Diana

Diana — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 12:43:54 +0000

Whoa, a full brother??? Please take lots of pics of Luke-Chris. And I always knew you were Leia.

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Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:15:22 +0000

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Comment on I AM Princess Leia by Pilar

Pilar — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:31:31 +0000

Wonderfully amazing! So excited for you, Mindy

Comment on I AM Princess Leia by Brooke

Brooke — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 05:23:15 +0000

This is such an exciting development! I am going to read back posts now to see what else you’ve written about the search. But how cool to discover a brother! It’s like a fairy tale.

One of my old roommates, Sarah (mentioned in the book) is adopted and wrote a great memoir in 1998 called “Ithaka: A daughter’s journey of being found” about her birth family locating her, contacting her, and the feelings and discoveries that it all brought up. She discovered 3 full siblings! I can’t wait to hear how knowing Chris enriches your already rich heart.

The force is totally with you.
Xo.

Comment on Funeral For A Friend Indeed! Toot! Toot! by Mary Poole

Mary Poole — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:49:53 +0000

THAT I TOTALLY linked to my facebook page. Fabulous story, fabulously written as always Mindy. And kudos to you for taking your kid to funerals so he knows how this routine goes. I know moms who won’t take their kids to burials because they think it’s “too much for them” so the kids grow up and can’t handle death and then people wonder why! You have obviously raised Max to be a healthy happy and grown up little– I mean big– boy.

Comment on Guppy Killer, Qu’est Que C’est? by Mary Poole

Mary Poole — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:37:41 +0000

Oh Mindy mindy mindy. You are not as dorky as all that. My husband has N I N E, (count them NINE) fish tanks. One 28gallon. one 6ft tall octogonal tank. One couch-sized tank. The list goes on and one. Our apartment’s electric bill ( thanks to light/heat for our coral) is the same as the bill for our friend’s 3 story house. Don’t ask me how I tolerate this addiction of Phil’s. I must be an enabler.

But anyway, next time you have questions about your fish consider joining Reef Central online. It’s apparently a great forum that helps Phil support his habit. They talked him through issues with his pregnant clown fish and other nonsense. He says it’s not just for ocean water fish so somebody could probably give you guppy advice.

P.S. Sorry to hear about the fish TB!

Comment on Top Ten Reasons To Stop Max’s Strattera… by Mary Poole

Mary Poole — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:30:26 +0000

Yikes how terrible. It’s amazing to me to see how much of our happiness and behavior has nothing to do with self control or good will or anything– and tons to do with hormones and chemicals and, in this case, psycho-horrible drugs. I hope your doctor supported your decision to take Max off that stuff immediately! I lived with a depressed college roommate during her medication-changes and witnessed something similar. It was frightening. Searching for the right medication sucks! Best of luck!!!!!!

Comment on Top Ten Reasons To Stop Max’s Strattera… by Sam Westcott

Sam Westcott — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:37:17 +0000

Sorry for the typo’s. I am tired.

She asked me to write to you and tell you that HER heart is going out to you and that you are a phenomenal mother.

Comment on Top Ten Reasons To Stop Max’s Strattera… by Sam Westcott

Sam Westcott — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 05:35:41 +0000

Mindy,

After reading your post about Strattera, I shared it with my wife, Erin. She also has ADD and has been regularly changing medications as needed for the past fifteen years. She asked me to write to you and tell you that your heart is going out to you and that you are a phenomenal mother. She understands how awful Strattera can be firsthand. She also can empathize with trying to find the right chemical balance to get the brain firing at its best.

I thank you for being so open and sharing your story. You are making a difference in so many lives.

Warm regards,

Sam

Comment on Top Ten Reasons To Stop Max’s Strattera… by Tanya

Tanya — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:25:12 +0000

crap that’s scary!

Comment on Funeral For A Friend Indeed! Toot! Toot! by Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 13:54:01 +0000

What a fantastic story – and what an amazing kid you have. His soul is much older than six. xo