tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post7127289702293544689..comments2024-01-06T15:58:20.726-07:00Comments on Never Ending Journey: A Deep Thought MomentLyniluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-12783843422296397272007-06-08T08:10:00.000-06:002007-06-08T08:10:00.000-06:00Pepper - I certainly understand that. I've alway...Pepper - I certainly understand that. I've always said I don't mind aging, but there are a few points that get to me, and the growing list of loved ones lost is one of them.I rememer an older relative saying, "I'm the only one left," and knowing she ached for her peers and relatives older than we who were left. <BR/><BR/>I'm recently experiencing a sense of who I can talk to about some sensitive issues because my local social group isn't "intimate" yet. It will come, but that immediate support isn't in place. I've lost some of those folks completely, others are still "there" but busy with lives that no longer include me in the immediate circle. Losses of many kinds, not just by death.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-15745855915189074892007-06-07T22:46:00.000-06:002007-06-07T22:46:00.000-06:00My brother passed away June 1, 1992. I lost my fr...My brother passed away June 1, 1992. I lost my friends, family members, father.... It hurts when you realize you are buying more sympathy cards than birthday cards. My three dearest friends are gone. Gone are the days of having someone to talk to, someone to share information with, laugh with, and I miss girl time. I have become somewhat difficult to get close to partly due to that fact that so many people I have loved have crossed over. I don't think you ever stop grieving. Time softens the hurt. I know someday I will see all those smiling faces again. Knowing that helps.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072562789743568793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-69491669836715811822007-06-06T22:42:00.000-06:002007-06-06T22:42:00.000-06:00Caroline - Thank you for your kind thoughts and th...Caroline - Thank you for your kind thoughts and the cyber hugs ... from me and TL, too. And Corona will do. it's a Mexican drink, too ... for our little Tibetan girl! I'll bet she would chuckle at that!<BR/><BR/>Traci - Thank you so much. We are all touched with grief in one way or another. Unfortunately, most of us have a tendency to ty to forget, but the best thing is to get it out into the sunshine ... that makes it shrivel a little with each exposure. But you know that, don't you? Peace back to you.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-19181789073315061982007-06-06T21:16:00.000-06:002007-06-06T21:16:00.000-06:00Awww...I'm so sorry for your losses. All of them. ...Awww...I'm so sorry for your losses. All of them. The sweet little Margarita knows she's loved and I'm sure you will all miss her and at the same time be relieved she has no more pain. Grief is such a complex thing as I'm learning each day. I'm thinking of you all. Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-27506952073868643622007-06-06T15:11:00.000-06:002007-06-06T15:11:00.000-06:00OK, I was crying from just reading the post, but a...OK, I was crying from just reading the post, but after reading TL's comment my heart is just breaking. I am so sorry you have had such a hard year with Rita. I don't like Maragrita's, but I will have a Corona for her tonight.<BR/><BR/>((((hugs))))Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476059033054104085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-87109199400936781062007-06-06T14:57:00.001-06:002007-06-06T14:57:00.001-06:00Seven - Yes, I do. I'm sure that is why I write s...Seven - Yes, I do. I'm sure that is why I write so much. I understand it so much better when I put it done on "paper."Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-69662407831258920232007-06-06T14:57:00.000-06:002007-06-06T14:57:00.000-06:00Isn't my girl the sweetest to say all that at this...Isn't my girl the sweetest to say all that at this gawd-awful time in her life? My Margaritas are read to go, right after book club this evening.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-90571967733251444062007-06-06T14:22:00.000-06:002007-06-06T14:22:00.000-06:00Don't you think that writing helps you discover ho...Don't you think that writing helps you discover how you actually DO feel? It does that for me.Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17643893888470966419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-69078579105608218382007-06-06T13:51:00.000-06:002007-06-06T13:51:00.000-06:00To all my mom's beautiful blogger friends, Thank ...To all my mom's beautiful blogger friends, Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayer over the last year. It has really meant a lot. Rita is now in heaven with her Momma, Mai Lin. My mind knows that she is better right now then she has been in a very long time, but my heart is aching so much. I hope the time comes that my heart and mind meet. It has been a long, hard year for my family and Margartia. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. Everyone go have a Margaritas tongight and have one for my sweet, sweet puppy that I love so dear and will miss so much. Love, TLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-81959105113643581282007-06-06T08:03:00.000-06:002007-06-06T08:03:00.000-06:00Caroline, you couldn't have known what I was going...Caroline, you couldn't have known what I was going through because I didn't tell anyone. At the time, I was just getting through a day at a time, and I didn't even realize how I was struggling myself, I think. But thanks for the thoughts.<BR/><BR/>I'm amazed that you remember when Margarita was first sick. I didn't, but so much has happened in my world that dates tend to blur (ergo, my mom's date of death). The world will be less bright without little Rita, but it is time to stop the process that is causing pain for her and everyone that loves her. Thanks for the prayers; we all need it. Yes, I know Mai Lin is waiting for her and they will be romping together like the old days. And right now is her appointment with the vet. I gotta go. :'(Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-47477706326999840772007-06-05T22:37:00.001-06:002007-06-05T22:37:00.001-06:00P.S. I know Mai Lin is helping her through that jo...P.S. I know Mai Lin is helping her through that journey.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476059033054104085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-65480204588355025692007-06-05T22:37:00.000-06:002007-06-05T22:37:00.000-06:00I read this at work and just started crying. I wis...I read this at work and just started crying. I wish I had been a better friend when you were going through all you did with your parents. <BR/><BR/>As for the puppy....I am so sorry. This just broke my heart because I know it's been a long and sad journey for TL and the family. (and you) I remember April 2006 when you were over here and got that first call from TL about Maragrita. <BR/><BR/>The pets and I will say extra prayers for a safe and peaceful journey for Margarita.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14476059033054104085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-88779924925017669052007-06-05T22:07:00.000-06:002007-06-05T22:07:00.000-06:00Annie - TL, her family, and I thank you for that. ...Annie - TL, her family, and I thank you for that. These times are just rough to get through; there is no easy way. thanks for the prayers and cyber hugs. <BR/><BR/>Jenn, I hear that. But sometimes what we *know* doesn't help what we *feel.*Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-50297311839531412402007-06-05T20:07:00.000-06:002007-06-05T20:07:00.000-06:00Some days I just yearn for a short cut. But I kno...Some days I just yearn for a short cut. But I know better.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809904632972954430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-22051575927709918012007-06-05T18:35:00.000-06:002007-06-05T18:35:00.000-06:00Oh, Lynilu -- my heart goes out to you and your da...Oh, Lynilu -- my heart goes out to you and your daughter and to Margarita --<BR/>Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for the next few days.<BR/>Cyber hugs/Genuinely,<BR/>Loving AnnieConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-48309401181873660672007-06-05T17:44:00.000-06:002007-06-05T17:44:00.000-06:00Thank you, Casey. I know your own recent life expe...Thank you, Casey. I know your own recent life experiences are fresh wounds, and I appreciate your cyber-hugs.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-17120371142902565192007-06-05T17:03:00.000-06:002007-06-05T17:03:00.000-06:00I have no real words - just a big cyber-hug. I'm ...I have no real words - just a big cyber-hug. I'm sorry you are hurting.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15543461344197186456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-8552228453222649132007-06-05T16:18:00.000-06:002007-06-05T16:18:00.000-06:00Jenn- You said it, for sure, there are no short cu...Jenn- You said it, for sure, there are no short cuts. A quote I've referenced before that came to me following my husband's death is invaluable, I think, and it echoes your words, too: There is no way out -- only a way forward. Micheal Hollings. Whatever it is that causes us pain, it must be lived through. Strange? I donno. It just is what it is.<BR/><BR/>Thanks. We are all getting through this as we can.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-61184366528406258602007-06-05T13:41:00.000-06:002007-06-05T13:41:00.000-06:00Grief. Waves of it...over time. Always takes me ...Grief. Waves of it...over time. Always takes me by surprise when it comes again. My recent grief-related struggles come from knowing that it's just something to live through...there's no shortcut. I don't know why that is...but it causes me...um...grief. Strange, eh?<BR/><BR/>So sorry about your daughter's dog.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07809904632972954430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-88854304446376078772007-06-05T10:41:00.000-06:002007-06-05T10:41:00.000-06:00Patti - Love doesn't stop when the body quits work...Patti - Love doesn't stop when the body quits working. <BR/><BR/>Isn't he a cutie? My boy.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-34387408155997229532007-06-05T10:36:00.000-06:002007-06-05T10:36:00.000-06:00It's true grief does come and go but it never does...It's true grief does come and go but it never does go away. You always grieve for the ones you love. Good post Lynilu and great pics of your handsome guy on the sofa!Patti_Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764785093088987563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-24701677768345429372007-06-05T10:30:00.000-06:002007-06-05T10:30:00.000-06:00Daisy - Wow, I had a friend like that, also. We we...Daisy - Wow, I had a friend like that, also. We were inseparable for years, then a really stupid thing happened, and ... poof. Sad, isn't it? I'm so sorry about your babies. That's a tough one.<BR/><BR/>Annie - Although it is sad at times, that collection of memories is so precious, isn't it? I'm glad your adoptive mom took you. She knows.Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-45736100437738575012007-06-05T10:15:00.000-06:002007-06-05T10:15:00.000-06:00It's true, isn't it Lynilu ? Sometimes grief is sh...It's true, isn't it Lynilu ? <BR/><BR/>Sometimes grief is sharp, sometimes vague, it can come and go, and is often cathartic to cry over and then feel relieved afterwards...<BR/><BR/>We are a collection of our memories and the things that matter to us...<BR/><BR/>5 babies, Lynilu ???? Oh My... I am sorry that they did not get to know you as a Mother --<BR/>(My adopted Mom had 4 miscarriages before she adopted me...)<BR/><BR/>Ali looks adorable, even recovering from her storm shakes !!!<BR/><BR/>Love/hugs,<BR/>Loving AnnieConstancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702046097986873803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28840534.post-56885376654310232162007-06-05T10:07:00.000-06:002007-06-05T10:07:00.000-06:00I am like you. I feel that grief comes and goes b...I am like you. I feel that grief comes and goes but it never truly goes away. I still grieve for the set of twins I gave birth to 24 years ago and then had to bury. I also grieve for a dear sweet friend who totally wrote me off. We both said stuff over something totally ridiculous. I MISS my friend. I have tried to get in contact to no avail.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05401667744228083776noreply@blogger.com