tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post4424333156946595369..comments2023-10-09T08:01:29.924-05:00Comments on Sorting The Pieces: Looking ahead and not preparedCynthiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11641264346663533706noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-41134058395899960202008-11-23T08:21:00.000-06:002008-11-23T08:21:00.000-06:00came here to cheer you on for getting back on trac...came here to cheer you on for getting back on track on your weight loss journey. once this baby gets here, and i get through the first few months (i think), i'll be joining you. <BR/><BR/>i've really gotten lax about what i eat as this pregnancy has progressed. <BR/><BR/>anyhow, that post was in my feeds, but disappeared, so... commenting here. <BR/><BR/>do you have plans for thursday? you're still welcome here.Sarah S-Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839861820297123884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-960815738133262102008-11-23T07:57:00.000-06:002008-11-23T07:57:00.000-06:00Hi Cynthia, Found your blog by way of Barbara whom...Hi Cynthia, Found your blog by way of Barbara whom nominated you for the MARIE ANTOINETTE award. Congratulations! <BR/><BR/>I read your entry and tears came to my eyes. I think it is a start in a direction you must go. My heart goes out to you even though we are strangers. If you decide not to participate with another family - maybe you could go volunteer in your community to help others. Keeping busy helps to get thru the rough patches such as holidays. God Bless and gentle hugs!Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08169351807635461550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-72344577043116633652008-11-22T21:27:00.000-06:002008-11-22T21:27:00.000-06:00I've nominated you for an award. :o)I've nominated you for an award. :o)Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-9417116440938643402008-11-22T16:11:00.000-06:002008-11-22T16:11:00.000-06:00There is no right or really good way to get throug...There is no right or really good way to get through a holiday after the loss of a loved one. Some things we or I have done to that might do well for you are 1) Go to a celebration at a home where you have always felt extremely welcomed and loved. 2.) Do something totally unusual, like nothing you ever did before, for the holiday. 3.) Though it sounds sad, sometimes I think the soul heals when we coccoon ourselves for the day and allow ourselves the luxury of wallowing in our misery. <BR/><BR/>Just know that whatever the day holds for you dear, My prayers are with you.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-64457179431553962952008-11-21T23:52:00.000-06:002008-11-21T23:52:00.000-06:00The holidays are such a hard time to have to deal ...The holidays are such a hard time to have to deal with loss. I'm thinkin of you, Cyn. All of us go through it at one time or another.(((Cyn)))Theresa Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00103717736011804799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-2711036181089931112008-11-21T14:56:00.000-06:002008-11-21T14:56:00.000-06:00Hi Cynthia! I don't know that I've commented yet,...Hi Cynthia! I don't know that I've commented yet, since I found you once again! I am so very sorry for your loss and I experience so much of those feelings, still. It's loss after loss, after loss. Wishing you peace and a holiday that works for you at this difficult time! Love, and Hugs, Lisa/CW2smom<BR/><BR/>(my word verficiation-greve!) Wow!cw2smomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012556580060488127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-47416074699752951752008-11-21T10:46:00.000-06:002008-11-21T10:46:00.000-06:00Cyn, I know it's going to be hard...My best advice...Cyn, I know it's going to be hard...My best advice would be to pamper yourself...comfort foods, bath stuff, a great book,( or several), candles, chocolate, maybe some Bailey's...Wish I lived closer...((((Cynthia))))amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567310517024324678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-25973032160979308092008-11-21T09:12:00.000-06:002008-11-21T09:12:00.000-06:00So you're going to have a little schadenfreude for...So you're going to have a little schadenfreude for Thanksgiving, huh?:)<BR/><BR/>I think that your writing these thoughts out has got to be helpful in the healing process.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14861482393432330011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-31415167125748199742008-11-21T08:12:00.000-06:002008-11-21T08:12:00.000-06:00Sometimes the person who hosts us needed the guest...Sometimes the person who hosts us needed the guest as much as we needed to be included. (((Cynthia)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235049965406944684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-88531606416807130402008-11-20T19:06:00.000-06:002008-11-20T19:06:00.000-06:00Last year was our first Thanksgiving without my si...Last year was our first Thanksgiving without my sister-in-law, Jen. We were so concerned for her nine year old daughter. Usually my m i l had the meal in her home. We invited them here so everything about the holiday was different and they felt it made it much easier for them. In grieving I think the grief comes in waves, some are small and easy to ride out while others are tidal waves that hit us and leave us shaken to the core. Would love to have you join us as well. Perhaps next year you and the womanchild can start some new hoiday traditions.Nellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06927983874624510031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-72699515025326894852008-11-20T10:38:00.000-06:002008-11-20T10:38:00.000-06:00Cynthia,Have you spoken to a grief counselor? Som...Cynthia,<BR/>Have you spoken to a grief counselor? Sometimes sitting in a room with another person, who has nothing to gain from your openness is the biggest help in the world.<BR/>The holidays are the worst when you are still grieving.<BR/>Know that I care my friend,<BR/>ConnieIndigoSunMoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910833212315165714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-17574143941798581612008-11-20T04:51:00.000-06:002008-11-20T04:51:00.000-06:00wanna come to nashville? our table is pretty full...wanna come to nashville? our table is pretty full already, but we can make room for you!!! twill be my husband and me, my sister, my seminary roommate and her husband, and their absolutely adorable 4 year old son. not a huge gathering, but it should be a joyous one... and you'd be welcome. haven't checked this with my hubby, nor my guests, but... i'm sure you would be. <BR/><BR/>course, you'd probably rather spend the day with someone you know well. i'd understand... totally. <BR/><BR/>i don't think i have practiced my breathing enough for the birth that is coming. perhaps you and i could practice together. <BR/><BR/>blessings as you navigate what will come.Sarah S-Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02839861820297123884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19060161.post-79362334493082191962008-11-19T23:42:00.000-06:002008-11-19T23:42:00.000-06:00We lost my Mom last December 3rd. So last year wa...We lost my Mom last December 3rd. So last year wasn't much of a holiday season for us. It remains to be seen what our dwindling family is going to be able to put together this year...<BR/><BR/>If only you weren't so far away! I'd be happy to have you join us for T'giving... Our family is getting smaller and smaller. It would be nice to start adding friends to the celebration, but all my friends live...everywhere but here!<BR/><BR/>The thing about numbness is that it is sometimes the best defense mechanism. Your psyche uses it when it just can't deal with an issue head on. As you get some distance, you'll be able to confront some of that stuff...a little while from now, when it doesn't hurt quite so much...Lisa :-]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.com