Comments on: The Right Stuff

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 21:21:43 +0000

Dear RS, thank you for reading and for this heartfelt comment. I am very sorry to hear about your cousin. I will hold good thoughts for him to do better too. All best to you and your family.

By: RS

RS — Thu, 20 Nov 2014 19:27:16 +0000

I have been reading your blog on and off (found it through Susan’s blog), and I’m glad that you are in a much better place. Reading this post brought a lump to my throat, because my cousin (age 22) has severe MS. He was only 16 when he was diagnosed. It breaks my heart and leaves me feeling helpless. Doesn’t help that we live thousands of miles away. In any case, I’m happy for you that things have improved, and it gives me hope for my cousin. Take care.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:52:56 +0000

Welcome, Gena, and thank you so much for this thoughtful comment. I certainly can feel how your own experience healing from anorexia would bring you similar moments and experiences. I especially love what you wrote here about it being a profoundly hopeful moment to look at “the shadowy girl” you used to be (loved that choice of words), and then stare down at your now strong body to witness the woman you’ve become. I always enjoy reading your personal reflections and recipes on Choosing Raw, and I am honored my post made you think of such profound moments in your own life. Thank you for letting me know!!

By: Gena

Gena — Tue, 10 Jun 2014 15:09:49 +0000

What a gorgeously written post, Maria. It can be tremendously moving to find artifacts from various moments in our lives. Each time I move apartments I go through it, coming upon mementos that remind me of who I was at a certain moment, and who I am now.

It must be quite remarkable to compare a past moment in your MS story with the current state of healing and restoration. The only thing in my life that I can compare it to is when I find photographs of myself when I was deep in anorexia. They are painful, and they drudge up a lot of feelings that I hate, including remorse. But it’s also a profoundly hopeful moment for me each time I look at the shadowy girl I used to be, and then stare down at my strong body, witnessing the healthy woman I’ve become.

Appreciate this post.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 21:10:11 +0000

Thank you very much! I am, and will continue, to seriously consider it. I really appreciate your perspective. When I am settled in my new place, we’ll see what emerges. I’m a slow motion kind of gal, but I DO feel it percolating, so it’s truly wonderful to know you think it could fly on so many levels.

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 17:38:01 +0000

I’m serious! It would appeal to so many people on so many levels: inspirational, informational and educational. Plus, you’ve already built a strong platform with your blog, FB page, and other social media outlets – the platform is a very, very important aspect of publishing these days.

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 15:06:11 +0000

Welcome, Pamela 🙂 Wow, thank you so much! I am going to let all this “percolate”. . .:)

By: Pamela

Pamela — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 14:55:50 +0000

This is beautiful! You should most definitely consider penning a memoir (a memoir with recipes and artwork, please!)

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 03:12:34 +0000

Thank you so much, Danielle–I’m glad you found this way of eating, and my blog, too, through the McDougall site. The wonderful thing is I didnt’ feel too exposed–I just knew it was time to share this–to me thats’ also a sign of healing I am very grateful for. I think this is my favorite bit of George Carlin’s too!! Sounds like you’ve lived it as well. 🙂

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 03:10:41 +0000

Thank you so much, angela, for the lovely comment and the vote of confidence about a book–and yes, Mike is a sweetie. I am very lucky. xo