tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post3551858773888785518..comments2024-02-28T01:34:11.476-08:00Comments on Family At The Foot Of The Cross: Five Things A Bereaved Person Might SayTiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07679337171422593785noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-55535335698479359512012-02-23T03:32:55.782-08:002012-02-23T03:32:55.782-08:00Dear Tiffany,
I feel so blessed to know you. I am ...Dear Tiffany,<br />I feel so blessed to know you. I am so humbled by your generous spirit in sharing your dear Chris. Those photos of your son are just priceless too. In regard to your newer post on social networking this is where I see it at it's best, inspiring others to walk in Faith even through the hard times.<br />I for one always think and pray for you through this Lenten period.<br />Much love and blessings<br />GaeGaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06505329167788856051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-80897571179771376702012-02-19T21:34:21.678-08:002012-02-19T21:34:21.678-08:00This was such a good post and so right-on, re-assu...This was such a good post and so right-on, re-assuring, and moving<br /><br />Bless you for sharing...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592501560100384991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-39831014758961918552012-02-18T23:50:10.228-08:002012-02-18T23:50:10.228-08:00Thank you, Holly!Thank you, Holly!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679337171422593785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-22904050781584880412012-02-18T23:49:22.992-08:002012-02-18T23:49:22.992-08:00Thank you all for leaving kind comments...They are...Thank you all for leaving kind comments...They are truly sprinkles of grace on my heart.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679337171422593785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-8254476508310797692012-02-18T22:41:29.959-08:002012-02-18T22:41:29.959-08:00Thank you for stopping by, Traci. You are a true ...Thank you for stopping by, Traci. You are a true Sorrowful Mother and my heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing your beautiful story about naming your twins. I pray you will continue to be a witness and support to others in need, like your friend who recently lost her daughter. God loves you for carrying this Cross and I pray you may find comfort in the arms of Our Lady when you need it most.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679337171422593785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-80345031842566346972012-02-18T13:07:28.747-08:002012-02-18T13:07:28.747-08:00I have included you in the "Versatile Blogger...I have included you in the "Versatile Blogger Award" because I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. <br /><br />Please see: http://alife-sizecatholicblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/versatile-blogger.htmlBe sure to follow the requirements –if you can—that include:<br /><br />1. Write a post on your blog about receiving the Versatile Blogger and be sure to link back to the blog of the person who passed it on to you.<br />2. Share 7 facts about yourself.<br />3. Pass the award on to 15 other bloggers. I have a difficult time with the idea “keep it simple.”—although it’s on my bucket list! All you are expected to do is to name and link your award winners in this step. <br /><br />Blessings!!<br />HollyHollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02644912004729029582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-49619066068739511422012-02-18T07:51:26.043-08:002012-02-18T07:51:26.043-08:00Very nicely put! We lost twin boys May 2010 to mi...Very nicely put! We lost twin boys May 2010 to miscarriage. That was the hardest time of our lives.<br /><br />It made me cry when I went in my latest physical and when I was talking to the doctor, she made sure she asked me how I was doing and she put their names in my medical record. It was amazing to me how the feeling of acknowledgement of my grief, but more importantly, the acknowledgement of my boys, made me feel.<br /><br />So many people have tried to "brush it under the rug," because they a) don't want to think about it, b)don't want to hurt my feelings, or any other myriad of reasons. <br /><br />Just that simple understanding and reassurance that someone cared enough to put in their names...it was very touching and meant so much to me. Yes, when I talk about the boys, I tend to get teary. Yes, it makes me sad that they aren't here with us. I do think that God had a plan for them and that our love for them HAS opened us to more situations and being open to the possibility of more children if He decides that is our course. This has also made us stronger and hopefully, we've been able to help others - especially friends of ours that lost their beautiful little girl during an emergency c-section that was performed too late.Traci Sumnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871204933123385197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-62144251608167233432012-02-17T23:38:52.464-08:002012-02-17T23:38:52.464-08:00you have blessed me, and i'm sure many others,...you have blessed me, and i'm sure many others, with your humble sharing. you are a beautiful witness to the submission which He calls us to. may His grace be sufficient for you to continue to heal and lead others to Him.<br /><br />increased prayers for you as we enter the Lenten season and prepare for our consecration renewal. may the Blessed Virgin comfort and protect you.<br /><br />Ad Jesum per MariamLenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14778371989564675262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-41069518424601841792012-02-17T22:27:55.864-08:002012-02-17T22:27:55.864-08:00Oh Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of...Oh Sue, I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Thomas. Neat that it's also my oldest son's name;) However, we call him a nickname, based on his middle name. I'm so glad that you speak and write about your loss as well. Your words were music to my ears! What a tribute to your Thomas and a living legacy you will leave. Thank you for sharing your heart with all of us here!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679337171422593785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-39749463022361210232012-02-17T21:42:58.692-08:002012-02-17T21:42:58.692-08:00I am honored to be a part of your session!I am honored to be a part of your session!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14791937803209189384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-91230816767598079662012-02-17T19:04:03.923-08:002012-02-17T19:04:03.923-08:00They all commented so beautifully, Tiffany. I agr...They all commented so beautifully, Tiffany. I agree with them all. Thank you for writing so honestly. You always seem to lead others through your very own grief and that amazes me. Beautiful post, Tiffany.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-16718116375105458952012-02-17T17:34:44.172-08:002012-02-17T17:34:44.172-08:00What a beautiful post. Truly. Continued heartfelt...What a beautiful post. Truly. Continued heartfelt prayers! +JMJ+Mom2Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556390705963609169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-38453609087380091802012-02-17T16:29:24.367-08:002012-02-17T16:29:24.367-08:00Tiffany this is lovely. Grief can be so difficult...Tiffany this is lovely. Grief can be so difficult, and so crushing, and yet, it can give us a new heart for new things and new possibilities and we can emerge to go on to accomplish and see new loves in our lives, even knowing the grief remains and the love for the loved one (your Chris) never fades. God bless you for sharing. You are in my prayers for a beautiful Lent.Gardeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425036479074701700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-32179167723845783402012-02-17T15:20:43.450-08:002012-02-17T15:20:43.450-08:00Tiffany,
I lost a baby, not a husband but I agree...Tiffany,<br /><br />I lost a baby, not a husband but I agree with everything you have written in this beautiful post about grief. <br /><br />You said, "Bereaved people love to talk and write about their loved ones". Yes! I have written so many stories about my son Thomas and there are so many more still to be written. I sometimes wonder if readers think I am obsessed with grief! But I write because I love, and in gratitude for having survived and also, because the bereaved need to speak out and share. The more we talk about grief, the less alone other bereaved people feel and I hope, the more compassionate we all become towards each other because we increase our understanding.<br /><br />Maybe other people think I have forgotten about Thomas because I was blessed with two more children after his death. But how much more difficult for you. I guess many people would never imagine you still grieve and miss your first husband even though you love and are grateful for your second husband.<br /><br />I have been thinking about Lent and grief too. Following Jesus to Calvary inevitably involves retreading our own paths of grief. It is difficult.<br /><br />With my prayers and thanks for a beautiful post.Sue Elvishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461161335483760142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-88561886393443338552012-02-17T14:32:49.276-08:002012-02-17T14:32:49.276-08:00Thank you for opening your heart, not only for you...Thank you for opening your heart, not only for your own healing, but for our benefit as well. Bookmarking and sharing. God bless you, sister.melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677295427283294982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6610953973028158826.post-37822752538495285192012-02-17T14:04:05.429-08:002012-02-17T14:04:05.429-08:00I'm glad you posted this. it's beautiful....I'm glad you posted this. it's beautiful. <br /><br />Your love and faith are inspiring and those pictures of your son at Chris's grave are so precious.Jamie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678469484585027738noreply@blogger.com