tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215113808725670662.post1972417546823713385..comments2024-03-10T09:12:41.759-05:00Comments on Large Family Learning : Hast Thou No Scar?Amberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00488881901957036486noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215113808725670662.post-61877941928335678162010-09-15T08:56:07.837-05:002010-09-15T08:56:07.837-05:00I'm still thinking and praying for you. I am ...I'm still thinking and praying for you. I am glad you share your thoughts about what you're going through. I think they're edifying, and although I can't be sure exactly when they'll come to mind in the future, I'm pretty sure they will comfort me someday.<br /><br />I've noticed you referencing The Wallflowers, Tom Petty, and Bob Dylan. I heard The Cure ("It's Friday, I'm in Love") on the radio a couple of times in the past month, and as usual, I think of you when I hear all of these groups. I think of that time in our lives (early/mid 90s), and how different/carefree it was back then. Clint comes to mind, too, as a cute little boy, impressing alternately with his energy or his newest feats of childhood genius. I know we are wiser and have some amazing things in our lives now, as well as some awesome responsibilities, but I definitely smile when I hear those songs still.<br /><br />As to your Dad, he is one of a kind (well, like everyone is, but you know what I mean). I could picture his blog, but it probably would not be much to say about himself or his feelings. I would definitely like reading what he was thinking about assuming he would write in the manner he speaks, filled with knowledge and conviction.Wendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215113808725670662.post-24080737693733018882010-09-03T21:03:54.548-05:002010-09-03T21:03:54.548-05:00Beautiful words Amber, it appears that you and Cli...Beautiful words Amber, it appears that you and Clint shared the ability to put your thoughts to paper........I heard a phrase today that made me think of your family, "There are no boundaries to grieving." Who is anyone to tell another how to grieve? There are no rules. <br />I don't believe there is any harm in feeling "nothing." As zero holds a place value, nothing is filling a void. <br />God Bless you and yours<br />FondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215113808725670662.post-45888905857559023662010-09-03T10:02:19.060-05:002010-09-03T10:02:19.060-05:00You are a virtuous woman, and virtue means strengt...You are a virtuous woman, and virtue means strength. I believe your emotions are following your convictions. If we believe what God says about death and the Christian, it takes precedence over our normal feelings about losing someone we love. God bless you, Amber - you are doing the Lord's work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215113808725670662.post-38051941105948305962010-09-03T00:33:44.676-05:002010-09-03T00:33:44.676-05:00God has truly given you a gift of expressing thoug...God has truly given you a gift of expressing thoughts. I know from experience that this is very therapeutic.<br />When I lost my Dad and then latter my Brother I had days when I could not grasp it and others when I felt certain God was allowing me to feel it more than I could bare. That is just the process of grief and there is nothing wrong with you for feeling that way.<br />My Dad has been gone from our sight for almost 29 years but I had a dream of him this morning that felt like he was still here. The best dreams of him are the ones when we get to speak to each other. This was one of those. It seemed to go on and on. I woke up with the contradictory feelings of great comfort but also deep loss. It has left me feeling detached from my current life all day. Is this a taste of Heaven? Makes me wonder. <br />Bless you Amber!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844233306794403694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215113808725670662.post-59573777537100303882010-09-02T23:01:18.927-05:002010-09-02T23:01:18.927-05:00I'm hung up on the idea of your dad starting a...I'm hung up on the idea of your dad starting a blog. I truly did giggle out loud. :)<br /><br />And while I've never experienced a loss like yours, a part of me thinks you feel what you feel (or don't feel, as the case may be) and that's just the way it is. There's no one way you are "supposed" to feel. Each day and each person is likely different.<br /><br />May God grant you peace and comfort, friend and sister.Shonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310547848215492736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3215113808725670662.post-13156248875181401632010-09-02T22:17:32.685-05:002010-09-02T22:17:32.685-05:00I am still thinking about you guys every day, a lo...I am still thinking about you guys every day, a lot actually. And praying, of course. <br /><br />I'm glad you're able to write about the way you're feeling. One day (or even as early as next week or next month) it might be interesting to look back on it and see what you were thinking and feeling at different intervals of the grief process. <br /><br />You do have such amazing parents. And the thought of your dad starting a blog made me chuckle.<br /><br />Hugs, <br />KellyKellyhttp://www.xanga.com/houseofharvsnoreply@blogger.com