tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post4632519838851689465..comments2023-11-02T03:07:22.082-06:00Comments on Life...or a reasonable facsimile thereof: A DecadeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-6368813175043321822009-01-02T13:16:00.000-07:002009-01-02T13:16:00.000-07:00So sorry. I'm sure your dad was very proud of you,...So sorry. I'm sure your dad was very proud of you, even if he had a hard time expressing it. It's so good that you are writing now so that your kids will have that assurance of your pride and full acceptance of them.stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04070263353485891308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-63438602043280009732008-12-30T13:09:00.000-07:002008-12-30T13:09:00.000-07:00Just came across your blog this afternoon...what a...Just came across your blog this afternoon...what a loving tribute to your dad's memory. I had a similar experience at the age of 19(am now 47)when I arrived home from a trip to the beach to a yard full of cars and my mother walking out on the front porch to tell me that my dad has passed away that afternoon. It's a feeling you never forget...Belle (from Life of a...)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17948665147630448055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-20561156809253457372008-12-25T19:39:00.000-07:002008-12-25T19:39:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry! My great-grandmother's birthday was...I'm so sorry! My great-grandmother's birthday was Dec 18th 1902 and she died on my daughter's 10th birthday, May 18th 1996 - this year, that daughter gave birth to a girl on December 18th - so this date has always held a special meaning to me and does again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-31319504030565592092008-12-22T19:41:00.000-07:002008-12-22T19:41:00.000-07:00Your father sounds like a beautiful and wonderful ...Your father sounds like a beautiful and wonderful man.<BR/><BR/>I hope part of your peace comes from knowing your father in resting in loving arms.Krystyn @ Really, Are You Serious?https://www.blogger.com/profile/02910477558968993067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-74059731931625658402008-12-22T18:03:00.000-07:002008-12-22T18:03:00.000-07:00That was beautiful. You know, a year ago'ish I los...That was beautiful. You know, a year ago'ish I lost my grandma. She was in her 90's. She had lived a full life. I was sad, but I didn't cry much. I haven't lost anyone close to me from an accident or sudden death - until two weeks ago when our dog was hit by a car. Now I know dogs aren't the same as humans, but you go through the same greiving process - feeling guilty for going on (happy) with your life. But you never do forget. <BR/><BR/>May you never forget your memories of "that" day - and the days prior - and may your children grow to understand the importance your dad had on you.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11015643445808703915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-21634741085906267032008-12-22T17:52:00.000-07:002008-12-22T17:52:00.000-07:00That was beautiful and made me a little teary. I t...That was beautiful and made me a little teary. I truly believe that people live on after death...I had a personal experience with dreaming of my grandmother on the night she died where she gave me a message that she hadn't been able to tell me in person so I have NO DOUBTS so I truly believe you have been able to continue your conversation with your dad and I'm glad it has become better over the years. Thanks for sharing.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-73128808058110965292008-12-22T11:42:00.000-07:002008-12-22T11:42:00.000-07:00That's beautiful and poignant. Sad too. My husband...That's beautiful and poignant. Sad too. My husband's mother has just passed away too, and was buried last week.<BR/><BR/>But as you say, life has to go forward.Lady Fihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05317453762695154774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-70517636339405323242008-12-21T21:56:00.000-07:002008-12-21T21:56:00.000-07:00Thank you Chris for sharing this very personal and...Thank you Chris for sharing this very personal and meaningful tribute to your father. I am sure he would be so proud of the father you are. I love that you have those vivid dreams. I have never had one like that and I have always wondered what it would be like for it to be so real. I have really enjoyed your blog this year and look forward to many more posts in 2009. You have such a wonderful spirit!Wendelyn DeMosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105099267177686164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-87167122950907382582008-12-21T17:56:00.000-07:002008-12-21T17:56:00.000-07:00I appreciate your careful and thoughtful words. I...I appreciate your careful and thoughtful words. I does not matter what we may know...it only helps us heal.<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry for the sadness that surrounded you at this time of year "A Decade" ago. <BR/><BR/>I am grateful for your resilience and strength as time has healed the dark hurt you once had. How proud he would be...as you walk with him.<BR/><BR/>God bless and have a wonderful Christmas...and Thank you!Straight to Your Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047871213883543535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-52220373337851920662008-12-21T11:40:00.000-07:002008-12-21T11:40:00.000-07:00*hugs* I'm sorry girl...its hard, especially durin...*hugs* I'm sorry girl...its hard, especially during such happy occasions, that your love ones are NOT around... *hugs*Angelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043506734506988218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-47692994863116538762008-12-21T11:29:00.000-07:002008-12-21T11:29:00.000-07:00This is beautifully written. A wonderful tribute ...This is beautifully written. A wonderful tribute to your dad. Thanks for sharing it with us.Amanda Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662814069840360787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-9189854773533011612008-12-21T09:21:00.000-07:002008-12-21T09:21:00.000-07:00You always manage to catch me off guard and leavin...You always manage to catch me off guard and leaving me a blubbering mess in my computer room. Sometimes it's happy and sometimes it's poignant. What a beautiful post about your Dad.imbeingheldhostagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00771374087307254969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-76395162529154007352008-12-21T07:35:00.000-07:002008-12-21T07:35:00.000-07:00What a beautiful tribute!What a beautiful tribute!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-57682460347574378912008-12-21T00:14:00.000-07:002008-12-21T00:14:00.000-07:00Oh, Chris, this was a beautiful tribute to your fa...Oh, Chris, this was a beautiful tribute to your father and I know he looks down from Heaven and is very proud of the son he raised to be a very kind and loving man! I'm sorry for your loss - he died far too young. <BR/><BR/>Take care and I wish you and your family a Very Happy Holidays! KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-38252125056637658902008-12-20T21:23:00.000-07:002008-12-20T21:23:00.000-07:00You made me cry... i am reliving my moments this s...You made me cry... i am reliving my moments this summer. What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I wish I had met him.<BR/>This is the first Christmas without my aunt or grandpa, and it's almost better that I am not there dealing with it. I am sorry that you have to relive it at this wonderful time of year.Pam Emmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460482639161443049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-7148696105245900102008-12-20T18:14:00.000-07:002008-12-20T18:14:00.000-07:00Beautiful post. Your dad was a lucky man... to ca...Beautiful post. Your dad was a lucky man... to call you son!<BR/><BR/>~AirmanMom returning to her blog...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10433907044785046226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-84000923962820993852008-12-20T15:43:00.000-07:002008-12-20T15:43:00.000-07:00I'm sorry you lost your dad when you did. It's st...I'm sorry you lost your dad when you did. It's stories like these that make me glad I lost mine when I was seven. It's hard to miss what you don't really know (or remember).SalGalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890781845215912905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-10273649138652362072008-12-20T14:38:00.000-07:002008-12-20T14:38:00.000-07:00This is such a beautiful and moving tribute. I fel...This is such a beautiful and moving tribute. I felt like I got to know you and your dad a little bit through your account. Hugs!CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-82828425919026253602008-12-20T12:03:00.000-07:002008-12-20T12:03:00.000-07:00Once again you've touched my heart. This is such ...Once again you've touched my heart. This is such a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to your Dad. In July and October of this year we suddenly lost my Grandma, then my uncle. Although, I will celebrate the season I will also celebrate my time with them.<BR/><BR/>My Heart Is Full - as my Grams use to say when something touched her in a beautiful way. ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-15178329519933170302008-12-20T10:30:00.000-07:002008-12-20T10:30:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry that this is something that you expre...I'm so sorry that this is something that you expreienced. I am happy that you developed a closeness with your Dad and that you were and are able to appreciate every day as a gift. We should appreciate every second.Kaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18292412205639042989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-15243662176744434202008-12-20T09:26:00.000-07:002008-12-20T09:26:00.000-07:00I'm so glad to hear you found some years of closen...I'm so glad to hear you found some years of closeness with him before he died, and that you have found peace within yourself over things about the relationship. It's tough.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863793441609598153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-21152194874757755552008-12-19T21:56:00.000-07:002008-12-19T21:56:00.000-07:00I can't even imagine how hard it would be to lose ...I can't even imagine how hard it would be to lose a parent, especially with no warning at all. <BR/>I have many wonderful memories of your dad. I even still have a stuffed bear that he gave me when I was in the hospital over 22 years ago. <BR/>Everyday spent with those we love truly is a gift.Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384310479988355803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-44114317383889604172008-12-19T21:33:00.000-07:002008-12-19T21:33:00.000-07:00This was beautiful. Simply beautiful. You have me ...This was beautiful. Simply beautiful. You have me in tears, but I thank you for sharing this. What a amazing glimpse of your relationship with your father and your journey in healing throughout the years. Life truly is precious. Thank you for the reminder.Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-11603202145511321022008-12-19T20:49:00.000-07:002008-12-19T20:49:00.000-07:00Chris, that was a beautiful tribute to your father...Chris, that was a beautiful tribute to your father. I am so sorry for your loss. <BR/><BR/>During my husband's deployment, I came to the realization that life is worth living and living fully. Those little bumps in life are just that.tommiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09744207550343647140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1906866639508776624.post-9973374638840523812008-12-19T20:45:00.000-07:002008-12-19T20:45:00.000-07:00"Life is made up of meetings and partings, that is..."Life is made up of meetings and partings, that is the way of it. I'm sure that we shall never forget Tiny Tim or this first parting that there was among us."<BR/><BR/>- Wise words from a Frog.<BR/><BR/>I don't dare speak for your Dad, but I am proud of you and think the world of you. I don't have words to describe the honors or accolades that belong to you on my behalf.<BR/><BR/>May Heaven, and those in its arms, smile upon you, your wife and your children throughout all time and eternity.Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141519760392676150noreply@blogger.com