tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post4323793709136391230..comments2023-11-11T03:34:32.779-05:00Comments on Green Monkey Tales: Happy Birthday to MeGreen Monkeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-73568363238907153132014-09-08T20:47:39.957-04:002014-09-08T20:47:39.957-04:00I also lost a son, my first born, six years ago. I...I also lost a son, my first born, six years ago. It has gotten easier, but it still creeps up on me in times of silence and I realize that the grief is as palpable as ever. I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in March of last year. I finished treatment and am nearly done with reconstruction now. I feel very strongly that grief can cause illness. I read a very interesting article on German New Medicine in which the author spells out how loss of a child leads to breast cancer in the mother if the feelings are not completely processed. Very interesting stuff.Lisahttp://drlisamallen.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-12356968806288406822014-07-21T11:15:53.089-04:002014-07-21T11:15:53.089-04:00Well,now, in true Autistic fashion,though I have l...Well,now, in true Autistic fashion,though I have learned that the "correct" response to the question "How are you?" is "fine," I will answer the question truthfully. <br /><br />Bottom line is that it's true that much good can come out of much evil. <br /><br />3 days after surgery I visited the ranch. This,as you know is a nudist club,so I was nude. I don't need to describe to you what a chest and it;s accompanying drains look like. Tons of naked people saw me. It was a nudist resort for gods sake.<br /><br />I had long ago traded my extraordinarily abusive family in for a good one. One of my brothers was a real sweet paranoid schizophrenic man named Bill. Bobby, LJ and I were the only ones he trusted to share his schizophrenia with.<br /><br />Well, very long story, but evil sister got ahold of Bill [ who was there for 3 surgeries, helped me empty drains, talked to the doctors] that I was faking breast cancer. Never in a thousand years did I ever suspect this would happen and what would come from that, including a complete breakdown that I am not totally recovered from.<br /><br />BUT, in a one thing leads to another, way,I have become an Autistic activist. There are a small group of us working together to effect HUGE changes for the entire Autistic community. It will probably be 5 years or so before most of the projects come to fruition, and no government funding or overseeing to fuck everything up. Like I said, this is HUGE, and despite being worth it, I don't think the pain in my heart will ever go away.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777275504733201101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-73724641256056428872014-07-19T18:23:09.568-04:002014-07-19T18:23:09.568-04:00Vicki Blum... of course I remember you! your zest ...Vicki Blum... of course I remember you! your zest for life is unforgettable. How are you? thank you so much for reaching out. Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-12311151123369808552014-07-19T14:06:50.180-04:002014-07-19T14:06:50.180-04:00I am so happy for you Shannon. about you and your...I am so happy for you Shannon. about you and your husband as well. I doubt you remember me, but I was one of your neighbors on Breast Cancer,Org, [the Autistic one with the ill son who was very sad and live at a nudist ranch] I am so relieved that you are doing better [and thinking of going bigger? Girl, I remember when you were considering the possibility of no reconstruction at all]Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02777275504733201101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-80178589357639981052014-06-20T20:29:09.950-04:002014-06-20T20:29:09.950-04:00Shannon, you are the ONLY person I know who can lo...Shannon, you are the ONLY person I know who can look gorgeous after what all you've been through! I'm SO HAPPY that you celebrated your birthday YOUR way, too!! And as far as anyone being critical of any of your choices, all I can say is "How dare them?? Have they lived through ANY of the things you have??" I'm so grateful that our lives have crossed!! Big hugs...xoxoxoBECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-70405127851196998022014-06-20T15:27:52.823-04:002014-06-20T15:27:52.823-04:00Sorry I haven't been getting on blogger much. ...Sorry I haven't been getting on blogger much. What a great way to spend your birthday!!! musicwithinyouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14024317988744024838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-75441341141891026732014-06-20T06:23:27.131-04:002014-06-20T06:23:27.131-04:00I cried reading this. Why is it I always cry when ...I cried reading this. Why is it I always cry when I visit? But, rest assured, this was a happy cry - YOU LOOK FABULOUS!! even with a Berner in your crotch. :D Happy Birthday Sweetheart.<br /><br />Since you were generous to share the whole story with me, I guess I can understand others' thoughts on your reunion with #3. But we are all human, imperfect with flaws a plenty. But I do know people can and do change and that is what second [third? fourth?] chances are for. Your honesty is always refreshing, but to share this is quite breathtaking. But may I say "Thank you" for sharing your happiness. You so deserve it. <br /><br />As always, I wish you well. Hugs and love!SkippyMomhttp://www.skippymom.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-46518032610416448762014-06-19T06:31:27.044-04:002014-06-19T06:31:27.044-04:00Happy Birthday Shannon, I am lost for words becaus...Happy Birthday Shannon, I am lost for words because I do not know how to tell you how precious it is to be able to get back together with your husbandLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02399300464457820101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-40644808158721902912014-06-18T16:58:06.868-04:002014-06-18T16:58:06.868-04:00So glad to hear the were celebrated by those you l...So glad to hear the were celebrated by those you love and who love you. Happy Birthday, Shannon. injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-21616131747237569572014-06-17T14:04:42.336-04:002014-06-17T14:04:42.336-04:00happy super belated birthday, i just wanted to say...happy super belated birthday, i just wanted to say that dog is just the sweetest thing ever!! Poke The Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625126197212837793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-67089223311139617322014-06-17T11:09:24.053-04:002014-06-17T11:09:24.053-04:00Love is the answer. Happy birthday, Shannon.Love is the answer. Happy birthday, Shannon.Edhttp://salemor.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-81613194746855352162014-06-16T11:21:23.834-04:002014-06-16T11:21:23.834-04:00So very happy to read this post and enjoy a catch ...So very happy to read this post and enjoy a catch up. I am so pleased for you, onwards and upwards. As you may know I had an awful 2013 myself and have not been visiting other blogs much although I am still blogging as you have discovered. It was great to read you are now following me via Bloglovin. :)LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-57095369834851279762014-06-14T16:15:50.194-04:002014-06-14T16:15:50.194-04:00Hey, Green Monkey, you look smashing in these phot...Hey, Green Monkey, you look smashing in these photos, and it's easy to see how happy everyone is. Good for you both, moving forward together. Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-55189015144033457732014-06-14T11:22:01.928-04:002014-06-14T11:22:01.928-04:00you're so good to me Ben! cheers ~you're so good to me Ben! cheers ~ Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-24124514369500602902014-06-14T11:21:44.848-04:002014-06-14T11:21:44.848-04:00Thank you Mae! Thank you Mae! Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-83737304965695952342014-06-14T11:14:02.462-04:002014-06-14T11:14:02.462-04:00yes.... they sure are. Look forward to seeing you ...yes.... they sure are. Look forward to seeing you on the playa this year! I miss it so!!!Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-23532890773919652432014-06-14T11:13:27.788-04:002014-06-14T11:13:27.788-04:00Ahhhhhh!!!! thank you Chris. well said my wise fri...Ahhhhhh!!!! thank you Chris. well said my wise friend! :) yes, the heart wants what the heart needs. no reason to fight it.Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-53183576069166768352014-06-14T11:12:00.655-04:002014-06-14T11:12:00.655-04:00me monkey girl! xoxome monkey girl! xoxoGreen Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-66009705598304661522014-06-14T11:11:39.572-04:002014-06-14T11:11:39.572-04:00Thank you Renn! yes, nothing is perfect.... especi...Thank you Renn! yes, nothing is perfect.... especially monkeyMEGreen Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-23848114444032198172014-06-14T11:10:59.231-04:002014-06-14T11:10:59.231-04:00Thank you Karen! I love hearing from you. xoxoShan...Thank you Karen! I love hearing from you. xoxoShannonGreen Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-23221985331396203232014-06-14T11:06:02.074-04:002014-06-14T11:06:02.074-04:00forgive and accept... bumps and all. :))))forgive and accept... bumps and all. :))))Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-19687570492522730012014-06-14T11:05:25.290-04:002014-06-14T11:05:25.290-04:00Thank you Hermit-writer! I wish I could accomplis...Thank you Hermit-writer! I wish I could accomplish a fraction of what you have. Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-90510809134730474492014-06-14T11:01:01.563-04:002014-06-14T11:01:01.563-04:00yes, broken men.... I changed that line to read &q...yes, broken men.... I changed that line to read "whose HEART was clearly broken" but broken is simpler and it speaks more to the whole man. I just didn't want to come across too critical. We are all broken...well, most people I know. Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-16414737318219330562014-06-14T10:59:43.003-04:002014-06-14T10:59:43.003-04:00I laughed when I read "love those puppies...&...I laughed when I read "love those puppies..." knowing you meant my Puppies! :) not, my breasts. <br /><br />Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9132911385909998590.post-62051567163776932332014-06-14T10:54:26.681-04:002014-06-14T10:54:26.681-04:00Thank you Deb! Lots to celebrate. Life really is ...Thank you Deb! Lots to celebrate. Life really is good :)Green Monkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18427381976705069464noreply@blogger.com