tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464772049928719051.post4953961595516232124..comments2023-06-14T09:06:20.505-07:00Comments on Blustery Bandwagon: This Broken Road of GriefRuth Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00134928952526450778noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464772049928719051.post-18653502696305837232009-12-19T19:54:59.795-08:002009-12-19T19:54:59.795-08:00Ruth-I was in that spot last Christmas. I decided,...Ruth-I was in that spot last Christmas. I decided, since I had written the Christmas letter for my parents for about 20 years, that I would write one more. Since each one had been written as if they were speaking, I chose to do the same for that Christmas letter. I tried to imagine what Dad would say to the friends and family now that he was in Heaven and wrote accordingly. <br /><br />That Christmas letter was a form of closure for me - one last time to try and connect him and his friends and family. It was also important for those who hadn't yet heard that he had made the transition to Heaven.<br /><br />May God comfort you in the days ahead.<br />Hugs,Lorraine W.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464772049928719051.post-31729608474610676322009-12-18T06:38:40.330-08:002009-12-18T06:38:40.330-08:00Dan,
Thanks for your words and your best wishes.
...Dan,<br /><br />Thanks for your words and your best wishes.<br /><br />I keep thinking about myself and my younger brother Larry who both loved to dive into Mom and Dad's Christmas cards and letters. I think it was the opportunity to connect. I've been wondering what my three children will dive into--my emails or Twitter messages or my Facebook account. Maybe it is time for me to send out some snail mail.<br />RuthRuth Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134928952526450778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464772049928719051.post-21935119412926409502009-12-17T23:16:56.005-08:002009-12-17T23:16:56.005-08:00Ruth,
Some very powerful words there! Thank you ...Ruth,<br /><br />Some very powerful words there! Thank you so much for sharing.<br /><br />All the best to you and your family in the Christmas season and in 2010.<br /><br />DanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464772049928719051.post-24996618370648854992009-12-16T11:25:54.716-08:002009-12-16T11:25:54.716-08:00This is beautiful Ruth!
Charlene sent it to me say...This is beautiful Ruth!<br />Charlene sent it to me saying that she thought I would enjoy reading it and and did!<br />Yes I agree with Bonnie this is a Christmas card to your dad and I know he is watching and listening and is very proud of you.<br />Have a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to seeing more of you in the New Year.<br />MelindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464772049928719051.post-26344476632331033492009-12-16T06:11:02.866-08:002009-12-16T06:11:02.866-08:00Thanks Bonnie for your understanding. Those of us ...Thanks Bonnie for your understanding. Those of us who have walked that "broken road of grief" (as you have I know) appreciate every accepting and compassionate thought.<br /><br />My Dad's passing does leave a huge hole in my life. Thanks for your words.<br /><br />Yesterday when I came home, there were three forwarded Christmas cards and letters for my Dad. They came from people who don't know yet that he passed away. I feel that your blog post helped to prepare me for receiving those letters. So thank-you.<br />RuthRuth Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00134928952526450778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7464772049928719051.post-83794317093178783272009-12-15T15:39:16.425-08:002009-12-15T15:39:16.425-08:00Ruth, this is a beautiful tribute to your dad. it ...Ruth, this is a beautiful tribute to your dad. it feels, in a way, like a Christmas letter TO him, just telling him and all of us how you're doing, giving us a window into who you're missing.<br /><br />he had a great smile, your dad: a lot of life in that face. i can imagine he leaves a big hole behind, and i'm sorry.Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14403701620708365171noreply@blogger.com