Comments on: Evanescent

By: Teva EU

Teva EU — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:04:21 +0000

Great content! Keep up the good work!

By: LisaPullenKent

LisaPullenKent — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 13:53:00 +0000

In reply to Pamela S May. Thank you, Aunt Pammy! You're so good for my confidence. And you're right, the next phase of our lives is certain to bring adventure, freedom, and dreams coming true. I love you, too.

By: LisaPullenKent

LisaPullenKent — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 18:00:37 +0000

In reply to Randall Huskinson.

Oh, Randall! I love hearing this from your perspective. I do not in any way underestimate what a pivotal milestone this is for the kids, and one completely out of their control. I’ve been so insanely busy and stressed that I haven’t had time to sit with my kids. We’ve had conversations on the go about how a lot of feelings are going to come up and it’s okay to feel sad and cry and have this hit in a big way, but actually pausing in a quiet way to process? Not yet. Luckily, we have several weeks to closing. We’re going over tonight to take a moment with the house, together, reminisce, maybe shed a few tears. My youngest, Xander picked four leaves off our maple tree in descending size and affixed them to poster board and framed it. I wish I could post a photo of it here. Maybe I’ll add it to the blog. And Sydney is making a Spotify playlist for our time in the house. Can’t wait to hear what she’s picked.

By: LisaPullenKent

LisaPullenKent — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:55:39 +0000

In reply to Maria. Thank you, Maria! Catching our breath, yes. I told my sis we crawled across the finish line only to find it had moved on down the road (aka, getting settled in the new place after literally throwing everything in boxes). My mantra is "just breathe," so your well wish is right on track. Thank you, friend.

By: LisaPullenKent

LisaPullenKent — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:52:05 +0000

In reply to Rachael. I love that! Creating space, one, and possibilities not yet imagined, two. How many times do we see a change as devastating? Divorce comes to mind. Yes, there's pain and struggle and with children, always regrettable. And yet, for me, at least, it was the gateway to my whole self, my whole life. I know this shift will bring happiness for all of us. The transition is a little bumpy, but again, that's the point!

By: LisaPullenKent

LisaPullenKent — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:49:59 +0000

In reply to Kate Boatright. Kate, you're so kind. Thank you for reading and commenting. It means the world. And thanks for your well wishes! Adventure indeed! It's a little chaotic now in the transition, but I look forward to our new chapter.

By: Pamela S May

Pamela S May — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 05:32:26 +0000

Your beautiful articles always leave me wanting more… like a really good book or movie, I don’t want it to end! I can understand the feelings of loss, but the next chapter is going to be even better! xoxo Love you

By: Randall Huskinson

Randall Huskinson — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 21:19:39 +0000

As a guy who grew up almost entirely in one house (and never moved farther than a mile), I find myself empathizing with your kids who grew up in the house. I was in my mid-20s and living on the other side of the world when my parents told me they were selling “our house.” I’ve never quite gotten over it. I never got to set foot in that house again, to say goodbye in person, to descend into the basement where my room had been—the room where I grew from boy to man—and collect my energy, I had to do it all from the outside. Their “new” home just became known as “the folks’ house” but was never home toe, despite being filled with familiar furniture and art and kitchenware. But time does carry on. Memories were made in The Folks’ House. When I close my eyes and think of childhood, I see one house; when I think of my parents, I see a different house. When my folks died I made sure to say goodbye to their house—I did a final walkthrough and collected their personal energy, and our family’s collective energy including the energy of the folks’ many cats and dogs; some of it was embedded more firmly into the house’s energy than I expected. It took some coaxing, but eventually I was satisfied with my efforts. In the 3+ years since, The Folks’ House has sold twice, so now it’s possible to see on Zillow what the new owners have done with it. Scrolling through those photos is both lovely and painful. But also healing and joyous—knowing that new family memories are being made within those walls. And I’ve closed my eyes and tried to picture the inside of “our house,” the old one, and feel equal happiness for the “new family” who has now resided there much longer than we did. Thanks for your lovely words about your family’s home. And now you get to create your version of The Folks’ Home. Wonderful.

By: Kate Boatright

Kate Boatright — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 14:27:51 +0000

You are a brilliant writer, Lisa. You can say what so many of us feel but don’t articulate. Good luck with your next adventure. Yes

By: Rachael

Rachael — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:21:59 +0000

Beautiful, Lisa. Best of luck with your new adventure! Creating space for possibilities not yet imagined:)