tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post8213386220856580710..comments2024-03-28T02:13:42.262-07:00Comments on Wendy Paine Miller: Keep WalkingWendy Paine Millerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123871938365782734noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-20577745813657197712010-04-02T17:58:36.792-07:002010-04-02T17:58:36.792-07:00Hi Wendy-
I've been thinking so much about you...Hi Wendy-<br />I've been thinking so much about you. <br />Yes, grief doesn't go away necessarily but it does get easier to bear. The intensity of the emotions will subside and your heart will feel less heavy. It does take time but it will get easier to manage. <br />For me, the death of my Mom is the primary benchmark in my life, the before and after. The "normal" I experienced after her loss was different. As you know, your life is never the same, just different.<br />Please know I am thinking of you and sending my love.<br />xoStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648724530472982583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-43303127354015114702010-03-30T19:17:10.487-07:002010-03-30T19:17:10.487-07:00So sorry to hear about your dad. My dad died a yea...So sorry to hear about your dad. My dad died a year and a half ago. My mom died when I was 30. I firmly believe that resting is the best thing you can do right now. <br /><br />I finally figured out that when I felt the worst I should take a nap. It let me sleep off some of the effects of those powerful emotions. But everyone is different. <br /><br />Of course, it will get better. Of course, it will. Till then, I'm wishing you comfort from the great Comforter.Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-63639498670276066152010-03-30T07:04:28.914-07:002010-03-30T07:04:28.914-07:00Wendy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I...Wendy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm lifting you in prayer--praying for God's warm gentle grip to carry you across this sad and lonely time.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-75908740311619500032010-03-30T06:20:33.109-07:002010-03-30T06:20:33.109-07:00I'm so sorry Wendy. :-( I think it's wise ...I'm so sorry Wendy. :-( I think it's wise to take time to grieve him. <br />I'm praying for you in this sad time.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-52115319466966386752010-03-30T06:08:16.892-07:002010-03-30T06:08:16.892-07:00Wendy- So sorry to hear about the passing of your ...Wendy- So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My Dad passed away 7 years ago, so I can relate. Although my Dad had a chronic illness much of my life, it was still so surreal when my Mom called and said he had passed away. The Lord gave me a couple verses that comforted me tremendously - Isaiah 26:3-4 "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:" <br /><br />Praying for His comfort and peace to be real to you today! Know that I'm lifting you up in prayer! God bless you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11475395753533265087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-20027738367859424672010-03-30T05:13:17.483-07:002010-03-30T05:13:17.483-07:00You're right where you need to be. Don't r...You're right where you need to be. Don't rush it. We're all here for you when you need us! {HUGS}Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-56960995670222990002010-03-29T14:24:12.007-07:002010-03-29T14:24:12.007-07:00Sending prayers to you and your family.Sending prayers to you and your family.Diane J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06638568994448668008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-7384376415314544922010-03-29T13:11:09.504-07:002010-03-29T13:11:09.504-07:00Wendy, I am praying so hard for you. I am so deepl...Wendy, I am praying so hard for you. I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I wish I had some words to comfort you. Please know I will continue to pray for you and your family. Love, HeatherHeather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-47788711094145838822010-03-29T13:06:11.973-07:002010-03-29T13:06:11.973-07:00(((HUG)))
Sounds like what you need(ed).(((HUG)))<br /><br />Sounds like what you need(ed).Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242687458315186709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-7719051372071042352010-03-29T06:02:59.877-07:002010-03-29T06:02:59.877-07:00I know that darkness, friend, and I am so sorry yo...I know that darkness, friend, and I am so sorry you have to struggle with this loss. I remember a friend having the courage to say to me, "your dad is looking down on you right now,Tess...what are you doing with his legacy?"<br /><br />It was hard to hear, but it allowed a door to open in my heart. I went from mourning the loss to realizing that I had an angel. I'd talk to him openly, cry openly (that didn't go away so easily) but at least I had a small paradigm shift. I realized he wanted me to have joy, that it was okay. I realized he was watching me from Heaven, longing for me to find peace, as he had.<br /><br />okay, enough of me. but I sincerely hope you can find this same peace. Sending you many, many cyber hugs and a special prayer today.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10014195715998913268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-59300038467950771652010-03-29T05:56:18.788-07:002010-03-29T05:56:18.788-07:00My mother died a year ago. I still think about her...My mother died a year ago. I still think about her daily. Something always triggers a tear or two, but I can honestly say I feel stronger today than I did a month ago. The pain will subside and you will remember the good moments with fondness. My prayers are with you, Wendy.Our love for our dear ones will conquer the void!Peggy Shumwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531363436107562992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-65996941038410849312010-03-28T16:54:09.862-07:002010-03-28T16:54:09.862-07:00Bless you. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.Bless you. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-27771637310335667962010-03-28T08:12:03.506-07:002010-03-28T08:12:03.506-07:00So sorry to hear about your loss. I will pray for ...So sorry to hear about your loss. I will pray for you. May God pour down His comfort and peace upon you and your family.<br /><br />Take care,<br />KarenKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13317251837647066552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-29100713163394153562010-03-26T20:31:55.207-07:002010-03-26T20:31:55.207-07:00Wendy, don't think it strange if tears come wh...Wendy, don't think it strange if tears come when you hear a song or smell a food that reminds you of your father. Those things will happen and as time goes on they will bring joy.Diane Marie Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365346835912314686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-14222935262686178312010-03-26T19:16:52.700-07:002010-03-26T19:16:52.700-07:00Wendy, my heart and prayers are with you. May you ...Wendy, my heart and prayers are with you. May you be filled with memories and love, more than loss.Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-25390516465023970892010-03-26T18:14:39.555-07:002010-03-26T18:14:39.555-07:00My heart goes out to you, Wendy. Loss is painful. ...My heart goes out to you, Wendy. Loss is painful. Time does bring healing, but the first year can be tough as you face each holiday and special day without your loved one. What helped after the loss of my beloved mother-in-law was to plan ways to mark the occasions, knowing those days could be extra challenging.<br /><br />I also found it helpful to give myself permission to grieve. It's a normal, healthy response to loss. When tears come, remember that Jesus wept.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-23747182046359583722010-03-26T12:54:25.941-07:002010-03-26T12:54:25.941-07:00Hi Wendy, I've just found your blog and it'...Hi Wendy, I've just found your blog and it's really wonderful. I don't have words to comfort you as I'm dealing with the illness of my 79-year-old father and can't imagine losing him. Please keep writing, and God's best to you!Susan DiMickelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376687779868147687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-60597560967617905442010-03-26T05:46:40.811-07:002010-03-26T05:46:40.811-07:00Hi Wendy, I am so sorry to read about the loss of ...Hi Wendy, I am so sorry to read about the loss of your father. My heart and thoughts go out to you, thinking of you today. Much peace.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-50093406846269280442010-03-26T05:25:53.365-07:002010-03-26T05:25:53.365-07:00Good to hear from you. Been thinking about you a l...Good to hear from you. Been thinking about you a lot.<br />My father passed away in 1999 and I was devastated. I definitely remember going back to work a few weeks after the funeral and things looking different to me. My persepective on everything had changed. <br />But it does get easier with time.<br />Take care. (sending you a cyber-hug)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-73400309804970991392010-03-26T03:45:48.507-07:002010-03-26T03:45:48.507-07:00praying for you Wendy...Stay strong. Sarahpraying for you Wendy...Stay strong. SarahNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-85561878861373981942010-03-24T20:41:30.526-07:002010-03-24T20:41:30.526-07:00I am so sorry to hear this. I have never walked i...I am so sorry to hear this. I have never walked in your shoes so I won't pretend to have any brilliant words. I simply ache that you are hurting and lift you before the Lord in prayer.<br /><br />A book I have given several friends and loved ones after the deaths of parents has been "Grieving the Loss of a Loved One" by Kathe Wunnenberg. I have been told by each that the book was a blessing and comfort to them so I wanted to mention it to you as well. I haven't used this title myself, but the same author wrote a similar devotional journal called "Grieving the Child I Never Knew" that was a great comfort as we walked through miscarriages.JenniferSaake.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00187951307787002730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-4442538139957060532010-03-24T16:49:12.064-07:002010-03-24T16:49:12.064-07:00Wendy, may God give you each day new hope, new mer...Wendy, may God give you each day new hope, new mercies and an extra dose of comfort. Hugs and blessings**Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012982939454873340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-49344569265970589642010-03-24T16:21:04.678-07:002010-03-24T16:21:04.678-07:00Wish I could help take away your pain. Praying for...Wish I could help take away your pain. Praying for you.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-16943104020571336022010-03-24T16:08:34.103-07:002010-03-24T16:08:34.103-07:00I've been praying for you and thinking of you ...I've been praying for you and thinking of you as I know your Dad lived nearby me. <br />We lost a very close relative 4 years ago. The first year is so hard--you think about them every minute it seems. Then a day goes by and you realize you didn;t think about them and feel guilty. Then you find that it's ok and can finally think of them and smile.<br />It's the way of grief. You will find your way with our Lord.Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91619058872894494.post-11221525800429050182010-03-24T15:54:36.422-07:002010-03-24T15:54:36.422-07:00You've been in my prayers, dear. Remember that...You've been in my prayers, dear. Remember that to keep walking you need not even have tear-filled eyes open. Just hold tightly to your Father's hand and allow Him to lead you through the valley.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.com