tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4280511778336787717.post8592582168205160010..comments2023-05-06T10:29:11.028-04:00Comments on Tales from the Sandwich Chronicles: LostMeghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17247373755249542138noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4280511778336787717.post-7815370759845887082012-05-24T17:18:28.170-04:002012-05-24T17:18:28.170-04:00And now she's gone to him, and that's some...And now she's gone to him, and that's something even my atheistic self has to believe--which shows that abiding love makes romantics of us all, that it reaches past questions of faith and touches us in places even more deep.<br /><br />I have admiration for every single person in your family, afflicted and caretakers and now the grieving. And I'm sure you can understand what I mean when I type this, but I am fervently hoping, too, that you're able to feel something like release now--that you find something of peace in knowing the pain is over.<br /><br />Here is one thing I can tell you from my own experience: my dad has been dead for 9 years now, and, since his death, I have found myriad new ways to fall in love with the man he was. I love him now with more deliberation and cognition than I ever did when he was alive (and, trust me, I didn't take him for granted when he was here). Something about the distance provided by death has allowed me to see him even more clearly, to appreciate even more profoundly all the gifts he brought to my life and to the world. As you move forward, then, may you be continually struck anew with love for your parents.Jocelynhttp://omightycrisis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4280511778336787717.post-19653657700847792092012-05-24T13:31:18.150-04:002012-05-24T13:31:18.150-04:00He went first so he could greet her. So she would ...He went first so he could greet her. So she would not be afraid. I really believe this. What a man. What a beautiful man. <br /><br />So sorry for your losses Meg. So grateful you have chosen to share this most precious time with your readers. What a gift.fullsoulahead.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053261523883986863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4280511778336787717.post-56785742269660017382012-05-24T07:48:21.755-04:002012-05-24T07:48:21.755-04:00i have no words right now, because i am just too ...i have no words right now, because i am just too sad and crying too much over this.<br />my heart aches for you and your family so very much...i have SO enjoyed your writing about your parents and life, and it feels as if i just lost my own dad.<br /><br />i am getting the last of the kids on the bus then heading to mass, and i will offer up my entire EVERYTHING to you and your dad and mom and sisters....prayer is all i have got for you right now. i wish i had more.<br /><br />"i am my wife's caregiver"....<br /><br />that got me.<br />that will stay in my mind.<br />that is so beautiful and selfless and the kind of spouse i hope to become.<br />your parents...you...your story, has changed me<br /><br />for no words, i suddenly can't stop....<br /><br />i love you<br />i am sorry<br />prayers that you all get through this and feel the comfort of Gods embrace....<br /><br />xoxoxoxoxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.com