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I do play, but not nearly enough. If my kids are awake, I'm with them. If they're asleep, I'm either tidying up or dawdling on PS!Date: 5/2/2006 2:41:43 AM
Author: Lorelei
Thanks Kristy, I enjoyed reading your story very much - thanks for sharing! With your Mom being a piano teacher, do you play? I do but have been neglecting it recently. I wasn't sure if by a soloist that mean vocal or piano/instrumental?
Hi DF! I LOVE living in SF. As far as I''m concerned, it''s the best city in the U.S.Date: 5/2/2006 3:27:15 AM
Author: Dancing Fire
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thanks for sharing your life story.very interesting
do you like living in S.F. ?![]()
Date: 5/2/2006 10:15:51 AM
Author: mrssalvo
WOW Kristy, thanks so much for sharing your story. My hubby is from Chicago, grew up in Winthrop Harbor and commuted to DT when he was 17 to work. I absolutely LOVE it there and going to visit is so much fun. Anyway, I''m about the same age as you with 2 little ones myself. Your story about your mom made me cry. My mom is one of my best friends and lives only 20 minutes away. I could not even fathom her being ill and on the other side of the world, but I completelty understand you did what''s best for her, even though it breaks your heart. I can tell from your posts you are such a caring person and a great mommy, with great taste in jewelery too![]()
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Thanks for your sweet and thoughtful respnse, TG.Date: 5/2/2006 6:03:49 PM
Author: TravelingGal
KristyDarling, thanks for posting your story.
Even though you said you need a joke, I have to say that I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I was reading and my eyes were getting all misty and I was feeling kind of choked up (and I''m not really an emotional person). I''m from an asian immigrant family, so I think I can understand in some ways what a very hard decision that must have been. I am very close with my mom and I thank God every day that she is healthy and we can continue our relationship.
I think you are right...your mom sounds like a lovely person and she wouldn''t want you to feel helpless and depressed on her behalf. You were blessed with two great children and you are rightly focusing on the happiness of your family here and now.
So, how about some ''dummy'' questions? What were your kids first halloween costumes (I just love babies in funny outfits)? And speaking of costumes, did you ever give a concert wearing something you think is god-awful now? I remember when I played piano, it seemed somehow mandatory that the girls wear some poofy dress with puffed sleeves....![]()
Sounds like my idea of a perfect day!Date: 5/3/2006 1:21:31 PM
Author: Pearberry
Loved reading your story kristy. Sounds like we both have some things in common...music & diamonds! Next time I come to SF we should get together for a lovely afternoon of going to a concert and jewel talk.
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Oh, I''m sorry that your mom had MS too.Date: 5/3/2006 6:36:46 PM
Author: sevens one
thanks for sharing your story KD.
your childhood sounds amazing. musical family!![]()
my mother too had MS- it''s such a debilitating disease. My heart goes out to you.![]()
Thanks, FG! It''s odd, but I don''t think of myself as being particularly strong about my mom''s disease. I break down in tears on a regular basis and although you''d think it gets easier over time, it really doesn''t. You just get more "used to" it. You just keep going and try your best to be happy. I know you''re going through hell yourself with your mom''s recent diagnosis. I''m thinking of you and your family.Date: 5/4/2006 5:04:19 PM
Author: FireGoddess
Kristy it''s so nice to learn more about you in addition to what we already know - that you seem like a lovely woman and have fantastic taste in jewelry and a beautiful collection!
I am sorry to hear about your mother''s MS and the painful decisions that you have had to make and live through. I am awed by your strength!
I would love to know some silly things - how about favorites? Favorite meal? Cuisine? Place to vacation? Thing to do in your spare time? Book? Movie? Etc?!
Awwww, DF you are the sweetest thing.Date: 5/4/2006 6:38:36 PM
Author: diamondfan
KD, I am soo sorry about your mom. Illnesses like that (and Alzheimers etc) that rob the physical are hard. You see this strong amazing person going through changes and it is tough. I hope and pray she continues to get amazing care. I am sure you miss her a lot.
Music is such a powerful thing...sounds like you have had it in your life so long and it is a great thing, hope your kids get into too. My oldest is into the guitar and vocals and wants to learn pianoi, and my middle is a drummer, I have the makings of a band if my little one plays bass! (I can play the triangle or the tambourine a la Shirley Partridge...)
You are a lovely person. I have enjoyed your posts. I am glad you were able to have kids, nothing worse than wanting and not being able to. Blessings on that, and I am sure they are just precious.
I love your engagement story...reminds me of Charlotte on Sex in the City who freaked because one night at dinner she says something to Trey about getting married and he says, ''Alrighty!'' and she is so worried that THIS is her engagement story she is going to tell her kids...so he drops to one knee in front of Tiffany''s to make amends!!!
Keep anwering the questions, I am glad you did and know a lot of PS''ers are glad to read all about you. Congrats on your absolutely stunning new ring, too!![]()