tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post5140576161282999616..comments2023-11-05T06:43:49.592-05:00Comments on Row homes and Cobblestones: Row homes and Cobblestoneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01643916045622529275noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-20173825803735920652015-05-25T22:37:44.386-04:002015-05-25T22:37:44.386-04:00My Dear New Friend,
Although we have just recentl...My Dear New Friend,<br /><br />Although we have just recently `met` in this great big blogosphere, you already seem like an old friend. Your poignant piece in this post, so sensitively written, describing the pain and hardship of all the various types of loss throughout life, is observantly expressive. I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved father, but I know that he is always with you in your heart and and in your soul.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />PoppyPoppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08980323586402386609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-69144398211221578642014-10-16T12:01:17.219-04:002014-10-16T12:01:17.219-04:00Oh- Vera- We have more and more and more in common...Oh- Vera- We have more and more and more in common. I lost my only brother 1-1/2 years ago to a fast moving cancer. 4 days from diagnosis to death.<br /><br />My Dad was also a fount of knowledge. He taught at Penn State years and years before I was born and he had an amazing and brilliant mind. While his body failed him with Parkinson's he was lucky (if you can call it that) to have his memory intact. He was such a good man and I miss him every day of life.<br /><br />You have certainly had your share of loss, Vera. Especially losing your son- no parent should ever have to face that loss -it is not the right "order" of things.<br /><br />Your poem is very poignant and says so much about you, who you are and your "take" on life. Here is something interesting. YEARS ago- I wrote a poem called Shades of Grey. I wrote it during a time of loss of my life as I knew it. I will have to see if I can dig it up. It is in the basement with my "old" life. <br /><br />I feel very connected to you, Vera. We share a LOT of the same life experiences. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-82671175789827891922014-06-10T08:00:20.439-04:002014-06-10T08:00:20.439-04:00Dear Vera,
Such wonderful words for your dad, and...Dear Vera,<br /><br />Such wonderful words for your dad, and a beautiful, thoughtful poem.<br /><br />I too have lost many dear ones in the past few years. My sister, our baby grandson, and my mom... how blessed we are to have had them in our lives.<br /><br />Sending hugs and loving thoughts to you,<br />LinLin from A {tiny} Cottage In The Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852855396042947932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-62110635216075541832014-06-02T18:41:36.954-04:002014-06-02T18:41:36.954-04:00Oh Vera.....I feel your pain. I feel your loss. A...Oh Vera.....I feel your pain. I feel your loss. And most of all, I feel the love that you had for your beloved father. We will always share this day as friends --- remembering our wonderful fathers and the beautiful life they gave us.... Bless you, sweet friend. ♥<br /><br />xoxo laurieHeaven's Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632739764562279850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-33876362080664288372014-05-30T23:21:00.063-04:002014-05-30T23:21:00.063-04:00What a beautiful tribute to your father, Vera. My...What a beautiful tribute to your father, Vera. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I'm sending a warm hug…designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-11801856096221217362014-05-30T15:30:39.863-04:002014-05-30T15:30:39.863-04:00Dear Vera,
How sweet of you to come over to meet m...Dear Vera,<br />How sweet of you to come over to meet my Panda and leave such kind words for me... Thank you so much.. <br />Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.<br />bless you, <br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-75878906312018636562014-05-30T13:49:39.478-04:002014-05-30T13:49:39.478-04:00This post touched me profoundly. My dad died of c...This post touched me profoundly. My dad died of cancer in 2004 after a lengthy illness. My mom died suddenly and unexpectedly this past November. I was somewhat prepared for my father's death, but completely gobsmacked by my mom's, and I'm still struggling with grief. Knowing that others have experienced these things as well is truly comforting. Thank you for this post!<br /><br />Cindy at <a href="http://cindyswanslife.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Notes in the Key of Life</a>Cindy Swansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14090693362997103412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-72462005186743349832014-05-29T18:00:46.666-04:002014-05-29T18:00:46.666-04:00Sweet Vera,
I am letting you know that you are on...Sweet Vera, <br />I am letting you know that you are on my mind. <br /><br />Xx<br />DoreBurlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-88730483613582011632014-05-29T17:58:00.039-04:002014-05-29T17:58:00.039-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Burlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-25427115358398767212014-05-28T06:58:19.291-04:002014-05-28T06:58:19.291-04:00So sorry for your loss sweet Vera.
I love your poe...So sorry for your loss sweet Vera.<br />I love your poem...keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.Sandi~A Cottage Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08909268807583476776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-8385364037246850632014-05-27T13:47:56.136-04:002014-05-27T13:47:56.136-04:00Dear Vera - I am so sorry to hear about your fathe...Dear Vera - I am so sorry to hear about your father. Please take care and know that your readers are with you. Warmly, LoiWoodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-87821521807074839862014-05-27T02:18:59.886-04:002014-05-27T02:18:59.886-04:00I am praying and writing and painting for you toni...I am praying and writing and painting for you tonight while everyone has gone to bed. I am carrying you in my heart in your brokenness. <br /><br />"In the night of death, hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the rustle of a wing." Robert IngersollSeawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-65478863741205914402014-05-27T00:54:08.479-04:002014-05-27T00:54:08.479-04:00Dear Vera,
My thoughts and prayers are with you th...Dear Vera,<br />My thoughts and prayers are with you this evening... So much loss Vera.. I admire you strength..<br />Your poetry is touching and so beautiful, and I love the photo of your Dad... <br />blessings,<br />Penny<br />Angelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-84770923061820321372014-05-27T00:37:50.971-04:002014-05-27T00:37:50.971-04:00Oh Vera my dear friend my heart is breaking for yo...Oh Vera my dear friend my heart is breaking for you today. Even though you knew this day was coming it still is so hard to say good bye. You my friend have had your share of loss these past few years. Vera I admire your courage to deal with your feelings and express your grief through your writings. My thoughts and prayers are with you.<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-79526232129741280352014-05-27T00:31:20.192-04:002014-05-27T00:31:20.192-04:00Unfortunately, I have been expecting this post.
I...Unfortunately, I have been expecting this post.<br /><br />I was struck by the discrepancy in our days. Today is my daughter's birthday and we are happy for her that she is celebrating in Sacramento with her special guy. And there you are feeling the opposite of happy.<br /><br />I am glad you have your poetry to help you through the stages of grief.<br /><br />My thoughts are with you dear Vera.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-90069408507579940142014-05-26T22:46:19.148-04:002014-05-26T22:46:19.148-04:00Vera my sympathy is with you. I will write more to...Vera my sympathy is with you. I will write more to you tomorrow dear friend. xxoSeawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-68754420825040669072014-05-26T21:40:41.591-04:002014-05-26T21:40:41.591-04:00Oh, Vera, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of ...Oh, Vera, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your sweet dad! You gave such a wonderful tribute to him and your beautiful poem brought tears to my eyes.<br />My thoughts and prayers are with you, my friend.<br />xo<br />Susanmust love junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00809616307382178089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-4155448077565538032014-05-26T21:12:39.205-04:002014-05-26T21:12:39.205-04:00Oh Vera, as sad as this post finds me in reading i...Oh Vera, as sad as this post finds me in reading it, I must say its your most beautiful work. You have honored your family memebers in passing and poetic words that lie on my heart today were heartfelt.<br />My mother struggles with so many issues one being dementia, and nothing hurts more then the loss of memory.<br /><br />Vera,, beautiful Vera, I now understand where you get the ability to suck us into your world of knowledge...Dear beautiful (dad)<br /><br />Your dad has built his wings...<br />( Celebrate his journey )<br /><br />xoxo<br />Love you dearly, lending you a shoulder of comfort, and one to cry on.<br /><br />DoreBurlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-15808895663939314942014-05-26T20:24:53.183-04:002014-05-26T20:24:53.183-04:00Sorry to hear about your loss Vera. My mother in l...Sorry to hear about your loss Vera. My mother in law lost her battle with Alzheimers 8 months ago, and it is a tragic condition to watch. After reading your poem I realize that loss after loss does weigh you down and time is the only friend you have. The words hit home. Studio https://www.blogger.com/profile/08258094086684252360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-11698198398674359602014-05-26T19:26:46.105-04:002014-05-26T19:26:46.105-04:00Vera, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of y...Vera, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. <br /><br />I completely understand the irony you saw with your dad's condition. My mother was the one in the family who remembered the birthdays, events, etc. To see her struggle with memory loss before her passing was painful.<br /><br />What a beautiful poem, my friend.<br /><br />I'm sending prayers, and, hugs your way.xoxoRosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-67343021110710578692014-05-26T19:26:29.866-04:002014-05-26T19:26:29.866-04:00I was just thinking of you earlier this afternoon ...I was just thinking of you earlier this afternoon as I was preparing to leave and take Ruben to the airport. I just got home, checked my email, and there you were. <br /><br />There is so much I want to say, but it is too trite. This is not the time. Dear friend, I am here. I do go back to work tomorrow, but how about another chat?<br /><br />There is much for your family to do at the moment, so I will give you time. But know we are all connected to each other, and your friendship is very valuable to me. Good night dear friend. See you in the morning. Anita Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2047532841234141141.post-85961011565977915442014-05-26T19:07:50.804-04:002014-05-26T19:07:50.804-04:00I can feel your pain and also the recognition of d...I can feel your pain and also the recognition of death's looming presence.<br />I fully understand the hideousness of Alzheimer's.<br />Your father lived a long long life full of people he loved and cared about.<br />The poem is beautiful, Vera.Splenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.com