tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32220596389295570.post4066428565030312963..comments2023-07-02T02:57:52.018-06:00Comments on It's Simply... Life: GriefAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11353540291064637374noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32220596389295570.post-1989375372002470712012-05-27T14:20:12.085-06:002012-05-27T14:20:12.085-06:00Nikki - I'm not sure what made me look at this...Nikki - I'm not sure what made me look at this particular post today but I did. I noticed it was written the day my dad passed away & while I usually keep up to date on your postings, I realized that I had missed this one until now. I really just want you to know that I am grateful for your words and thoughts. While I mostly feel very alone in this grief, aside from what my immediate family must also be feeling, you've helped me realize that, while our grief may be related to different circumstances, similar feelings often come to the surface. It is comforting, even though sad, to know that someone can understand what it feels like to be a different person, irrational at times, fearful, insecure, angry, hurt, etc. Just know that, while I may not understand your exact thoughts and feelings since it's different losing a spouse verses a parent, you definitely aren't alone. If you ever want to talk to someone or justify how you feel, know that I am here, likely experiencing at least some of the things you may be. Thanks for unintentionally helping me. <3 - Courtney MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32220596389295570.post-36282691465265149372012-05-06T11:28:40.224-06:002012-05-06T11:28:40.224-06:00Just don't let grief win -- wish I were able t...Just don't let grief win -- wish I were able to take you out for lunch or go on a walk. This too shall pass. <3 Keep looking ahead for the great things you are looking to do and working on. Your writing is truly beautiful, keep letting the grief and overcoming feelings out. Much love to you and your families. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32220596389295570.post-4278991477581787402012-05-05T23:20:46.618-06:002012-05-05T23:20:46.618-06:00very true blog... if you want any tips on healthy ...very true blog... if you want any tips on healthy ways to express yourself I may have actually been taught every single one on earth ;) I feel I can relate to a lot of your emotions from 3 losses I have experienced, although in very different ways. I know I can't say anything to take your pain away, I wish I could; I'm sure you've heard this poem before... I've really only truly seen it in the past few months: <br />One night I had a dream--<br />I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord <br />and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. <br />For each scene I noticed two sets of footprints, <br />one belonged to me and the other to the Lord. <br />When the last scene of my life flashed before me,<br />I looked back at the footprints in the sand.<br />I noticed that many times along the path of my life,<br />there was only one set of footprints.<br />I also noticed that it happened at the very lowest<br />and saddest times in my life. <br />This really bothered me and I questioned the Lord about it. <br />"Lord, you said that once I decided to follow you,<br />you would walk with me all the way,<br />but I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life<br />there is only one set of footprints. <br />"I don't understand why in times when I needed you most,<br />you should leave me." <br />The Lord replied, "My precious, precious child,<br />I love you and I would never, never leave you<br />during your times of trial and suffering. <br />"When you saw only one set of footprints,<br />it was then that I carried you."<br /><br />Here if ever you want someone to listen or share - in terms of emotion believe me nothing - absolutely nothing - will freak me. <br />Lots of love xxxEmmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693408903446555276noreply@blogger.com