tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post8047584115126936605..comments2023-12-27T09:28:32.621-07:00Comments on Retired English Teacher: Easter ReflectionsSally Wesselyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-10583491687160813912011-04-29T17:45:39.737-06:002011-04-29T17:45:39.737-06:00What a beautiful tribute to you who raised this ad...What a beautiful tribute to you who raised this admirable daughter and whose pain I understand. May all of you heal more as times moves on.Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-70829519717949778922011-04-28T14:39:21.145-06:002011-04-28T14:39:21.145-06:00Dear Sally and Keicha,
My heart breaks with this...Dear Sally and Keicha, <br /><br />My heart breaks with this post. I can see through these words how very different this year will be/was for you. All the harder because the joy I heard in Keicha's words as she described Easter a year before was filled with such love and fun. Such happiness. To face the holiday without must have been incredibly challenging. <br /><br />I admire you both for sharing such an open, beautiful expression of love and caring and loss. It is courageous to write and share such things. And, I hope, healing.<br /><br />My heart is full of compassion for you all.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-68139179980499856522011-04-27T09:13:55.936-06:002011-04-27T09:13:55.936-06:00Heartbreakingly beautiful post....like others, it ...Heartbreakingly beautiful post....like others, it is hard to comment, but your way with words is so touching that here I am to say how brightly Julie's star shines through you!<br />Comfort, ease and peace to you and all your beautiful family!MsGrayseahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904170938207154612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-66801132658366342652011-04-26T13:12:45.237-06:002011-04-26T13:12:45.237-06:00I wish for you all a time in the near future when ...I wish for you all a time in the near future when you will be able to gather again with joy in remembering and a diminishing of the pain of loss.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-22590002735732896992011-04-26T08:55:16.647-06:002011-04-26T08:55:16.647-06:00Wow. It is hard to leave a comment on this. I can...Wow. It is hard to leave a comment on this. I can't imagine all that you guys have gone through during this past year. I'll praying for your family today, and appreciate the reminder to enjoy each day and to enjoy those we love who are in it with us.<br /><br />God bless,<br /><br />Kathy M.Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171271956883698673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-11501775797966566312011-04-25T12:43:16.578-06:002011-04-25T12:43:16.578-06:00I like Easter too. And how great that we can find ...I like Easter too. And how great that we can find joy in the small and simple things.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-64410550028291031502011-04-25T10:36:04.726-06:002011-04-25T10:36:04.726-06:00A beautiful and moving piece.A beautiful and moving piece.KathyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723937251892708482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-40160715861946537552011-04-24T18:05:45.050-06:002011-04-24T18:05:45.050-06:00Happy Easter! I'm glad I found your blog. I...Happy Easter! I'm glad I found your blog. I'm stopping by from the A to Z challenge and I look forward to visiting again.Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-1191291867306475872011-04-24T12:59:04.753-06:002011-04-24T12:59:04.753-06:00What a wonderful post for me to read on this Easte...What a wonderful post for me to read on this Easter morning. I have nothing but the utmost respect for your daughter and you for sharing your grief and pain with such heartbreaking immediacy. I know it doesn't seem possible now, but I believe that someday all the best memories of Julie will emerge just like these did, and you will recall them without this wrenching pain. That is what has happened to me over the loss of my son, and I wish the same healing for you.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-75050861697338330592011-04-24T12:37:11.174-06:002011-04-24T12:37:11.174-06:00Oh this post touched my heart. It was so aching a...Oh this post touched my heart. It was so aching and sweet and such a reminder to us all to savor the small moments in life.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-46983653075696925652011-04-24T11:41:38.226-06:002011-04-24T11:41:38.226-06:00Thank you for sharing this amazing story. Keicha&#...Thank you for sharing this amazing story. Keicha's writing is so powerful, the feelings so clear and raw. My heart breaks all over again for the loss you all continue to absorb and learn to live with. I hope Keicha found some comfort in the writing. Sending love and light to you all during this season of death and rebirth.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-13374785001421583812011-04-24T07:55:55.351-06:002011-04-24T07:55:55.351-06:00Hi Sally, Your daughter's story is AWESOME......Hi Sally, Your daughter's story is AWESOME... I sent you a long email....<br /><br />God Bless ALL of you. <br /><br />Happy Easter to you and yours.<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-3260926958358869062011-04-24T04:57:37.844-06:002011-04-24T04:57:37.844-06:00Keicha shared her story so beautifully and her wis...Keicha shared her story so beautifully and her wisdom that happiness comes in those simple moments together. I appreciate her reaching out to us to give of herself and remind us of what's most important. May her generous heart heal. She's not alone in the immensity of such a loss.<br />(I just got the shivers when the word verification came up as "three".)Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-29849848604846002012011-04-24T01:39:00.440-06:002011-04-24T01:39:00.440-06:00I echo Joanne's thoughts. There really aren&#...I echo Joanne's thoughts. There really aren't words to express my feelings adequately right now. Keicha has truly written an incredibly beautiful essay on her heartache in the loss of her precious sister. I sense in her a strength and desire to bring understanding and peace for all of you. My heart is heavy for your grieving family, but I hope the memory of those good times can bring you some measure of comfort.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-2685987671305800532011-04-24T00:30:47.886-06:002011-04-24T00:30:47.886-06:00Sally, You passed your gift for writing to your da...Sally, You passed your gift for writing to your daughter! It is a beautiful, heartbreaking piece. What I did notice was that through all the sorrow, what stands out is the love in your family. You have lost a lot, but there is still so much to be grateful for. I hope those memories of last Easter will bring you some comfort this holiday.<br />Jann#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-11299910779230729662011-04-23T23:05:18.137-06:002011-04-23T23:05:18.137-06:00Bless you, Sally and Keicha, for sharing your thou...Bless you, Sally and Keicha, for sharing your thoughts and your pain with us. My prayers will be with you all this Easter.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-25834126439847880792011-04-23T21:00:27.055-06:002011-04-23T21:00:27.055-06:00I feel like Joanne above. There are no words to pr...I feel like Joanne above. There are no words to properly respond to what your daughter has written. She has written with a heart full of love and loss. Thank you for sharing this.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-30113003068483161672011-04-23T20:39:19.081-06:002011-04-23T20:39:19.081-06:00I read Your Daughter's words and I have no wor...I read Your Daughter's words and I have no words to write back....no words good enough. She wrote from her heart, her broken heart and My prayers are with her...and the rest of your family. Blessings, JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701170619308062747noreply@blogger.com