Comments on: On Breaking Down

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:57:00 +0000

Hi Timothy!

Thanks for your touching words. I appreciate them very much!

By: Timothy

Timothy — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 07:35:00 +0000

Hi Sean, my name is Timothy from Malaysia. A father of 2 young children myself, I felt that I could relate to your writings. I find them very interesting. I myself is struggling at the moment and holding on to the little hope I have to press further for my family. I used to write a lot and I think I should start doing so to keep myself sane. I stumbled upon your blog through pickthebrain.com. Thank you for sharing your life. You and your family is such an inspiration.

By: writerdad

writerdad — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:44:21 +0000

Well said, especially about your wife's outstretched hand. I've been fortunate enough to have someone who has always been there for me. Rain falls on the just and the unjust alike, but when we have someone to hold an umbrella over our heads, even the worst torrents are bearable.

By: the wahdad

the wahdad — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 19:29:03 +0000

The mind has cliffs and the heart has toxic pits. I have fallen from and into both. What has saved me is my wife's hand stretched out with genuine care and belief in me. And the reminder that God tempers the wind to the shorn lamb. We get what we are supposed to be able to handle, the universe is not designed to be mean to us.

By: Drew Gilbert

Drew Gilbert — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:20:48 +0000

I don't think I would trust a father who told me he never broke down or felt low. Much the same way I don't trust people who dislike dogs…

By: Nathan

Nathan — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 03:33:32 +0000

On breaking down here's a great song by Jack Johnson

By: HilaryMB

HilaryMB — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:13:43 +0000

Hi Sean .. down on the south coast of England .. and this year – summer has just arrived .. it's been miserable .. but now very hot – bliss ..

I'm not surprised I loved San Diego when I was there .. but on the other hand haven't experienced the heat! The American continent always gets extremes .. whereas our weather is meant to be softer!

Bye .. have a good week .. Hilary

By: writerdad

writerdad — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:15:21 +0000

Where are you Hilary?

That's the main reason Cindy loves California so much. It's really hard to get the winter blues. It's just to warm year round, even when it's cold. :)

By: writerdad

writerdad — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:14:14 +0000

Nothing at all.

I probably would be more internal if Cindy didn't see worry bloat my face within its first few seconds of takeover. Thing is, even though I'd never necessarily bring up my frustrations unprompted, I ALWAYS feel better as soon as I do.

By: HilaryMB

HilaryMB — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:47:00 +0000

Hi Sean .. I was in a blank pit last week .. unable to come up with a bright idea for you to comment on – other than your Spanish .. which is admirable .. you'll have to succeed, as the kids will be bi-lingual .. and once you've done one .. then others are a lot easier .. my smatterings are proof of that .. French, Italian and Afrikaans .. can guess quite a lot of words.

Going back to Pito's thoughts and your reply – me too .. I just don't put negative down – but that's my way of dealing with it .. we have to deal with it so much anyway with nortgages, credit cards etc .. I desperately try and not get carried away .. as it breeds more negative.

The winter blues really hit me this year – but we didn't really have any summer til recently and that has lifted everyone's spirits! I remind myself that so many others are in a much worse situation than I am .. but like you if life is extremely difficult .. it can be difficult to raise one's head sometimes.

Let's think happy thoughts .. enjoy the summer and I do hope all will work out for you all – I'm sure it will .. with many blessings from here .. Hilary