tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382277614743623418.post7593147308230469819..comments2023-11-18T09:28:47.732-08:00Comments on Living here now: Denise Emanuel Clemenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10982725113569943337noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382277614743623418.post-18323122656692444082015-01-12T17:23:23.002-08:002015-01-12T17:23:23.002-08:00What Mary said. And I really enjoyed the first art...What Mary said. And I really enjoyed the first article, it made so much sense. Have I told you about the book of poetry, The Art of Losing? I can't remember. I got an advanced copy to review a few years ago, and it was maybe too soon after losing my Dad, I was still a little too raw. But so many of those poems were cathartic, such beautiful pieces written about loss and grief, some were modern observations, some timeless, and they are arranged very intelligently in the book. They helped me when I didn't have anyone to talk to who understood - the book knew.<br /><br />I wish your mom was not so fragile, or that there was a reason for moaning that would make it easier for you. Nothing about what you are doing is easy, and you've already been through so much that is hard.<br /><br />Keep reading those articles, reaching out and connecting. You may feel lonely at times, but you are not alone.<br /><br />Also, I just watched my recorded Downton Abbey episode last night. I agree, the Edith/baby storyline is so compelling, maybe the most interesting thing on the show besides that conniving Mr. Barrow, who confuses me constantly with his cruelty and his humanity.<br /><br />Hope the rest of your week is peaceful.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10114884092474969555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382277614743623418.post-35108430640970292382015-01-12T10:36:30.875-08:002015-01-12T10:36:30.875-08:00could you just travel with your mom IN the ambulan...could you just travel with your mom IN the ambulance if it comes to that? then it won't matter so much if you're slightly impaired. might even help? hell, i don't know. <br /><br />thanks for the grief links. I sent them to my cousin whose husband died two months ago. 37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382277614743623418.post-41836986231804029962015-01-12T07:30:26.164-08:002015-01-12T07:30:26.164-08:00Oh Denise! All I can say is that I wish you weren&...Oh Denise! All I can say is that I wish you weren't having to go through all of this. I wish Dan had not died but was still your loving, healthy fellow. I don't even know what I would wish for your mother. That she didn't moan, at least. <br />But. Wishes. <br />May you find a bit of peace each day. Even a fleeting second. Just that. <br />That seems wishable. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382277614743623418.post-49243964148119888482015-01-12T04:47:19.877-08:002015-01-12T04:47:19.877-08:00Thank you for both articles. I remember when Kati...Thank you for both articles. I remember when Katie was diagnosed and I was so sad. For me, her diagnosis was a death of sorts. When I saw my doctor, she told me that I was depressed because my sadness had gone on for more than two weeks. WTF!<br /><br />Even now, all these years later, my grief surfaces from time to time. I think it becomes part of us which is not a bad thing, just part of who we are, like a scar.<br /><br />Take care woman.My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382277614743623418.post-73753520193814241472015-01-11T23:17:54.710-08:002015-01-11T23:17:54.710-08:00This all sounds good in the twisted way that I bel...This all sounds good in the twisted way that I believe in good. Oh, and I'm with you on Dowton Abbey - re-interested. In fact, I'm going to climb into bed and watch the second episode on my Kindle Fire.<br /><br />Sending love your way.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.com