tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post743960144388740354..comments2024-03-27T13:22:58.455-07:00Comments on Eye on the Edge: Till we meet againDJanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-41003132001390347422016-02-06T22:12:17.214-08:002016-02-06T22:12:17.214-08:00You are so amazing, DJan. I stand here in awe of y...You are so amazing, DJan. I stand here in awe of you and your strength.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-86972088591380292482013-03-25T23:51:21.439-07:002013-03-25T23:51:21.439-07:00In the year 2000 I had to pull myself through the ...In the year 2000 I had to pull myself through the loss of my husband to cancer. I think that those of us who love to write are lucky; we are able to go through the grieving process partly from writing about it. <br /> <br /> ~Lorna<br />_______________________________________<br /><br /><br /> Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12921536392529606099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23801338074789740642011-08-07T18:39:01.693-07:002011-08-07T18:39:01.693-07:00I can only repeat what Sandi said: "I am gla...I can only repeat what Sandi said: "I am glad you've found so much to enjoy and cherish in your life today." You have born the greatest pain and rebuilt your life from the ashes in a way that inspires many.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18331167926147271485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82201079092122337092011-07-23T19:03:27.924-07:002011-07-23T19:03:27.924-07:00DJan,
We all have our stories, layers of stories t...DJan,<br />We all have our stories, layers of stories that make up the person we are. I appreciated your honest words and reflection on where your stories have taken you. <br />I'm glad you've found so much to enjoy and cherish in your life today.Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-82940888527007804542011-07-04T06:53:58.144-07:002011-07-04T06:53:58.144-07:00I'm glad I read this. Your honesty and insigh...I'm glad I read this. Your honesty and insight help me know you better. <br /><br />I realize how little we know one another because each experience is unique and can never truly be felt by another except through the writing of it. Writing is catharsis, at least it is for me. I hope for you as well.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-23999277543233635832011-02-22T12:48:52.041-08:002011-02-22T12:48:52.041-08:00I know loss through death, but not like this. I ca...I know loss through death, but not like this. I cannot even imagine...reading all the posts I sit here with tears, shaking my head...marveling at your strength.Donna B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07015770616281528620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-24387231130821751942010-10-31T11:46:03.686-07:002010-10-31T11:46:03.686-07:00This must be so hard...even to put down on paper, ...This must be so hard...even to put down on paper, or the computer. Thank you for sharing with us, and making us realize that we have no guarantees as to the length of life for either us or our families. Each day needs to be filled with love.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580498957271396362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52227068300379570622010-10-31T10:59:16.076-07:002010-10-31T10:59:16.076-07:00Those losses, so hard and life shaping, carve us a...Those losses, so hard and life shaping, carve us and deepen us in important ways that we can't imagine. It is so impossibly, heart wrenchingly difficult at the time that we feel like we can't survive it but we do and then lend support to others who are devastated by similar losses. My heart goes out to you and I send blessings your way. Thanks for sharing your heart so we're all less alone in the losses of our little angels.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-48689775158674462582010-03-13T14:21:48.768-08:002010-03-13T14:21:48.768-08:00Oh my. Wow. I don't quite know what to say exc...Oh my. Wow. I don't quite know what to say except how sorry I am and how admirative of your being able to pull through something like this.<br /><br />Death still seems like the scariest thing to me. So permanent. So isolating. The only family members I've lost to date have been grandparents, who lived long full lives (except my paternal grandfather whom I never met) and even that was very hard to deal with. I can't imagine something like this.<br /><br />All I can do is send lots of hugs your way!CrazyCrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17512240982215608638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-74724720085991835882010-03-13T12:50:15.227-08:002010-03-13T12:50:15.227-08:00As I work my way through your remembrances, I'...As I work my way through your remembrances, I'm expeiencing a roller coaster of emotions. I am amazed, and impressed, and concerned, and yes, today, saddened.<br />I did find joy in the fact that you are more then OK with small children, and that you have contact with one that you get to watch grow and learn. I'm such a doting grandma even though my grandchildren are 1500 miles away, and I had worried that my carrying on would be hurtful to you. I'm so glad it's not.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-50764146802974590992010-02-26T13:04:36.798-08:002010-02-26T13:04:36.798-08:00I have just cried through this entire post. I kno...I have just cried through this entire post. I know that wasn't your intention, but it's heart wrenching none the less. The link to what you'd written in 2002 really brings the whole experience to life. I remember the post you had done on the loss of your baby as well. I cannot bring myself to re read that one at this point. I cannot imagine what pain you've endured or how that endurance has melded your experience of life. I admire your strength and fortitude.Whitney Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07766231420593480962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-35661938929284953412010-02-21T09:14:51.577-08:002010-02-21T09:14:51.577-08:00You know, DJ, I put off reading this post for a we...You know, DJ, I put off reading this post for a week because I knew it would be emotional. I feel like I've come to know you as a good friend and I have tears in my eyes for you. I have two sons and I can't even go there in my imagination. you are such a strong woman and I know you will meet again.Leave a Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736682143653420541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-71031842275099243302010-02-20T13:32:22.727-08:002010-02-20T13:32:22.727-08:00I lost my son 18 years ago he was 17 and to this m...I lost my son 18 years ago he was 17 and to this moment I still miss him so. In addition, my heart will think of you today and pray once again, you get through this time.<br /><br />Hugs, Dorothy from grammology<br />grammology.comDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03181570769074774554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-445984305315885692010-02-20T04:25:39.624-08:002010-02-20T04:25:39.624-08:00I do admire your ability to tell this story. For u...I do admire your ability to tell this story. For us it was 1997, he was just married, a career with meaning, and the whole world in front of him.troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-52405909867145605792010-02-18T19:00:08.410-08:002010-02-18T19:00:08.410-08:00My goodness, what a great tribute to your sons. I...My goodness, what a great tribute to your sons. I cannot imagine what you have been through in your life, and I am amazed at your strength. I will be sure to hug my kids tight tonight.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your heart.<br />Hugs,<br />TiffTiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04532340067482088353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-87897024710796477652010-02-17T10:56:19.991-08:002010-02-17T10:56:19.991-08:00I hope you do meet again. I think and believe that...I hope you do meet again. I think and believe that you will, in the Summerlands, where the sun shines on both sides of the hedge at the same time.<br />You wrote this post well D-Jan. You deserve to be happy now.<br />With love, Star xStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-5565224002907462402010-02-16T10:42:19.555-08:002010-02-16T10:42:19.555-08:00DJan, Such sadness, deep to the bone sorrow. I am ...DJan, Such sadness, deep to the bone sorrow. I am sorry, and I have no doubt that you will be reunited again...may that hope comfort you everyday.<br />Sending you a hug:)Far Side of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-80296466894852526052010-02-15T07:03:42.483-08:002010-02-15T07:03:42.483-08:00Omigod, what a strong person you must be, to have ...Omigod, what a strong person you must be, to have endured this. The other day when that young man was killed on the luge track at Whistler, all I could think about was how heartbroken his mother must be. I couldn't hold back the tears, I felt so bad. And now to read it from your perspective, it breaks my heart. No mother should have to bury her children, at any age.<br /><br />I am so sorry for your loss.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-58364494203478375642010-02-14T19:13:36.127-08:002010-02-14T19:13:36.127-08:00I just read this and the other post that you talk ...I just read this and the other post that you talk about!! I feel so sad with tears in my eyes...that hasn't happened in a long time. I can't begin to understand what you went through and how you made it!!gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894920637532415315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-2824937236036784642010-02-14T18:02:34.966-08:002010-02-14T18:02:34.966-08:00I am speechless upon reading this post and your li...I am speechless upon reading this post and your linked ones...because of your bravery and your willingness to examine your vulnerability and your grief in detail and with brutal honesty.<br />I admire you so much. Those boys had a wonderful Mom...I am sure you will see them and be reunited with them again. Sure. of. it.<br />Sending {{hugs}} your way!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-4520332780841458762010-02-14T17:14:34.584-08:002010-02-14T17:14:34.584-08:00A hard one to write and although I've never gi...A hard one to write and although I've never given birth to a child, I cannot imagine having them die before you. You are such a strong woman. I'm glad you let me leave my humble comments!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12339761246576419905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-60914740291454702222010-02-14T13:58:01.696-08:002010-02-14T13:58:01.696-08:00I feel like I should remember Stephen -- I guess I...I feel like I should remember Stephen -- I guess I was about 5 when he died -- but all I really remember is a hand print in the cement steps behind the lake house. One hand print from Chris, and one from Stephen.<br /><br />I have several memories of Chris, though, and these days I think of him quite regularly, partly because I occasionally fret about the seemingly short average life span of men in our family, but mostly because you’re keeping him alive in my heart.<br /><br />I love your title, “Till we meet again.” It makes me think of the song we sang in church just this morning:<br /><br />Some glad morning when this life is o'er,<br />I'll fly away;<br />To a home on God's celestial shore,<br />I'll fly away (I'll fly away).<br /><br />[Chorus]<br />I'll fly away, Oh Glory<br />I'll fly away; (in the morning)<br />When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,<br />I'll fly away (I'll fly away).<br /><br />When the shadows of this life have gone,<br />I'll fly away;<br />Like a bird from prison bars has flown,<br />I'll fly away (I'll fly away)<br /><br />[Chorus]<br />I'll fly away, Oh Glory<br />I'll fly away; (in the morning)<br />When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,<br />I'll fly away (I’ll fly away).<br /><br />Just a few more weary days and then,<br />I'll fly away;<br />To a land where joy shall never end,<br />I'll fly away (I'll fly away)<br /><br />[Chorus]<br />I'll fly away, Oh Glory<br />I'll fly away; (in the morning)<br />When I die, Hallelujah, by and by,<br />I'll fly away (I'll fly away).Buzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820913066052044418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-36594392153652415292010-02-14T13:18:09.463-08:002010-02-14T13:18:09.463-08:00Yes I know this was a difficult post to write. I h...Yes I know this was a difficult post to write. I hug you and appreciate the effort it took for you to share this episode in your life. I am so happy you are a strong, stable woman today who is able to write about things so painful and are able to live life fully.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-197597102880101691.post-15742232932276871952010-02-14T08:57:29.109-08:002010-02-14T08:57:29.109-08:00There's not a lot I can add to this. I keep th...There's not a lot I can add to this. I keep thinking about, "what does not kill us, makes us stronger". You have been resilient through so much without even realizing how strong you were. It makes me so proud to be your sister. I love you, Jan.Norma Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16012021195725446402noreply@blogger.com