tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post137625613505924932..comments2024-03-15T14:47:21.170-04:00Comments on Lemon Gloria: Dear Dad, summer 2010Lemon Gloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-57946722816532567572010-08-10T12:25:43.107-04:002010-08-10T12:25:43.107-04:00Your perspective and poignant words reflect how we...Your perspective and poignant words reflect how well you're dealing with a situation that is simply beyond description in terms of its ability to impact your world and redefine your view of healing and how we must move forward in spite of it all.<br /><br />When my father passed away, 12 summers ago now, it was an extreme shock. He'd never tried it before, but succeeded when he focused on removing himself from this life by drinking himself away.<br /><br />The part I'm still trying to get over is why he didn't share with me the depths of his despair, because I am certain (with the ego of an only child) that I could have helped in some way. I'm sure of it.<br /><br />But I didn't get a chance, for reasons I won't know until he and I meet once again for a loooong chat.<br /><br />Love your baby, love your hubby, love your Mom, and know that the best of your father is in you, lady. You can share that and live that and embrace that.<br /><br />Huge hug to you.Steviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686303214479069143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-39849070984255004562010-08-09T23:19:46.814-04:002010-08-09T23:19:46.814-04:00Lovely post and photo. Big hug.Lovely post and photo. Big hug.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14362817901821195288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-39922084920013102572010-08-09T11:35:18.322-04:002010-08-09T11:35:18.322-04:00I hit the 24 year mark on August 3rd. It never do...I hit the 24 year mark on August 3rd. It never does go away, never will (I still mist up at the mention of his passing, even writing this has my eyes burning). But, as each year passes, the ache is diminished, ever so slightly.<br /><br />Much love to you and Betty. He was a lucky man to have been so very loved. We should all have that.freckledkhttp://freckledk.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-21574028368399625342010-08-09T09:14:04.134-04:002010-08-09T09:14:04.134-04:00Dagny - Thank you. Hugs back to you.
Susan H - It...Dagny - Thank you. Hugs back to you.<br /><br />Susan H - It's better. Much better. Time is a crazy thing.<br /><br />Lisa - It's a lonesome photo, isn't it?<br /><br />Hillary - Yes, we will. We definitely will. Thank you.<br /><br />Kate - I hope so! Thank you.<br /><br />MPD - Thank you - I appreciate it.<br /><br />A.S. - Oh, hugs to you.<br /><br />Chris - Hey! I appreciate that. You knew him, and I really appreciate it.<br /><br />J. - Thank you.<br /><br />Go-Betty - Thank you. Hugs to you.<br /><br />kayare - Thank you for reading. I appreciate it.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-44368611410776429872010-08-08T19:18:14.500-04:002010-08-08T19:18:14.500-04:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Beautiful wo...Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Beautiful words and picture, Lisa.kayarenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-32692454601077067422010-08-08T04:15:14.525-04:002010-08-08T04:15:14.525-04:00Wishes of strength and peace. Hugs.Wishes of strength and peace. Hugs.Go-Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746808309929560250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-33567869689825349322010-08-07T01:01:55.364-04:002010-08-07T01:01:55.364-04:00Too beautiful.Too beautiful.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07490109332475074631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-60393870048563578652010-08-06T20:53:06.023-04:002010-08-06T20:53:06.023-04:00Lisa...what a great letter to your Dad. He is smi...Lisa...what a great letter to your Dad. He is smiling from above.Chris Dunnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-58764687725983156202010-08-06T19:07:54.989-04:002010-08-06T19:07:54.989-04:00Hugs!Hugs!A.S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-16315693884112416442010-08-06T18:33:35.927-04:002010-08-06T18:33:35.927-04:00very moving Lisa. the picture is really touching a...very moving Lisa. the picture is really touching and your words so very powerful - MPDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-86968098814358682592010-08-06T16:31:41.772-04:002010-08-06T16:31:41.772-04:00What a lovely letter and wonderful picture of your...What a lovely letter and wonderful picture of your dad - I know he's proud of you....hugs!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17878620474790055856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-81554257969202670342010-08-06T15:30:54.644-04:002010-08-06T15:30:54.644-04:00Oh hunny bunny. One day we are going to meet in pe...Oh hunny bunny. One day we are going to meet in person and hug it all out but for now I will just send virtual *hugs*Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10602816507915795709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-83718818616724899432010-08-06T15:18:09.641-04:002010-08-06T15:18:09.641-04:00I love that photo of your father. It seems very r...I love that photo of your father. It seems very representative of the man you've shown us.<br /><br />Hugs.lisahgoldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11158660223296807317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-26840585085461703852010-08-06T15:09:03.098-04:002010-08-06T15:09:03.098-04:00What a lovely picture - so introspective. I'm...What a lovely picture - so introspective. I'm so glad you made it through the first year, and hopefully the pain has lessened somewhat.Susan Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-14776226878940419692010-08-06T14:21:04.734-04:002010-08-06T14:21:04.734-04:00Of course, hugs. As many as you can stand. And i...Of course, hugs. As many as you can stand. And it's wonderful that you can look at the way things are, as you do.<br /><br />More hugs.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11838430978051872591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-68341764432268699672010-08-06T13:58:29.131-04:002010-08-06T13:58:29.131-04:00Wendy - Thank you. Hugs back.
HKW - I really like...Wendy - Thank you. Hugs back.<br /><br />HKW - I really like this photo. And it is so very much my dad. Hugs to you, Heather.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-22647404330293555082010-08-06T13:39:14.817-04:002010-08-06T13:39:14.817-04:00A beautiful, loving message to your Dad...the phot...A beautiful, loving message to your Dad...the photo says so much too in its simplicity and soft colors. I wish your Dad was still physically here for you and your family. Big hug to you LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-4790659145267318412010-08-06T13:37:17.140-04:002010-08-06T13:37:17.140-04:00Heartbreaking. Big hugs to you. xoxoHeartbreaking. Big hugs to you. xoxoWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14574959237959082661noreply@blogger.com