tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post653516051815280555..comments2023-10-18T08:14:35.207-04:00Comments on Thistle Cove Farm: Christmas card 2011Thistle Cove Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-20963915143055956912012-01-01T17:43:55.593-05:002012-01-01T17:43:55.593-05:00Sandra,
I only found your blog today. I love your...Sandra,<br /> I only found your blog today. I love your photo. You both look very happy . Hang on to that feeling .<br /> When my sister ( and best friend)passed away at 49 ,my world as I knew it, was shattered. A sister relationship isn't even on the same playing field as a beloved spouse, so I can only imagine how great is your grief.<br />I often wondered why God let it hurt so much , but then I realized, it was because there was so much love and joy attached to my sister, how silly to think it wouldn't feel like that.<br /> Six years have gone by and there isn't a day that I don't think of her. Luckily, with God's help, I am now able to focus on the joy and to celebrate her time on Earth verses dwelling on the loss. I know that He will help you too. I have my "bad" days like everyone . But I am able to smile when I think of her and all the good/silly times .<br /> One thing I have learned, is everyone grieves and heals at their own rate. There is no "normal" time frame when it comes to this.... only what is truely need for your soul to heal. Don't let others rush you , take the time you need. Know that you are not alone and that I will be praying for you.<br /><br />Kindest regards,<br />TinaHAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-11593094273710842622011-12-20T14:13:19.283-05:002011-12-20T14:13:19.283-05:00You are so strong. Remember that and when you thin...You are so strong. Remember that and when you think you aren't know that God and your friends are holding you in their arms.<br /><br />I know I haven't been making an appearance as often as I used to but know every day you are in my prayers.<br /><br />Please add to your prayer list everyone the family of Karen Senn. Karen raised dairy goats since her 4H days. She was very involved in the American Dairy Goat Association and always a helping hand at the ready. Karen enjoyed her first grand child born this Fall. Karen passed too soon this past Saturday in her sleep. Leaving her two daughters Krista and Erica, Payton Krista's daughter and other family members. <br /><br />We are learning from those we love leaving. Life is short on this earth and we never know as Sherry says when. Today is but by the Grace of God.goatldihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578007710288051720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-38518708599638966662011-12-17T17:41:15.119-05:002011-12-17T17:41:15.119-05:00Sandra, that is a lovely photo of you and your pre...Sandra, that is a lovely photo of you and your precious Dave, I love the red scarf idea! I've always likened grief to the action of ripples on a pond when a stone is dropped into it. There are peaks and toughs as the ripples move, they are most intense when the stone is first dropped, then they gradually lessen in frequency and intensity. It does take a lot of energy navigating, trying to find a new balance in one's life riding the peaks and toughs of grief.. I pray you'll not be too hard on yourself nor do something because you think you 'should.' Send you hugs...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-78778661323661560492011-12-17T16:34:01.690-05:002011-12-17T16:34:01.690-05:00I loved this post, sending love and blessings to y...I loved this post, sending love and blessings to you!Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372108858584347690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-13235470219050225202011-12-16T21:18:06.131-05:002011-12-16T21:18:06.131-05:00Dearest Sandra -
The most amazing thing is that yo...Dearest Sandra -<br />The most amazing thing is that you are "keeping on". It does not matter how strong - just that you "ARE". You have mastered the already seemingly impossible feat of going on without your soul mate - you can do this - you already are. <br /><br />There will come a time when you will be ready to give to others - to volunteer - to want to get out --- but for now - just let things be "all about you"- they haven't been for such a long time. <br /><br />This is your time to make things count - to make things better for you. You have to heal yourself before you can give to others. <br /><br />I love you~<br /><br />Vicki<br /><br />ps - the photo is amazing and you absolutely must include it in your cards.It is a beautiful testament to your life with Dave.Vicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-34566535436922113872011-12-16T04:16:38.181-05:002011-12-16T04:16:38.181-05:00The picture shows another side of the two of you, ...The picture shows another side of the two of you, your smile and his arm around you, a comfortable love & companionship are what I see. I cannot even imagine what life is like for you now, but I do pray for you. Snuggle those dogs, they must miss Dave too.<br /><br />My prayers for the family missing their husband / father too.KathyB.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13076933273610590290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-41011141651129452052011-12-15T21:02:08.567-05:002011-12-15T21:02:08.567-05:00Thinking of you and hoping you take joy in each mo...Thinking of you and hoping you take joy in each moment you had with Dave; none was wasted; your beautiful dogs; prayers too for the Beckwith Family...<br /><br />xxoo~ AFrench Basketeer.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063218207930318468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-40702596575325854612011-12-15T15:13:15.197-05:002011-12-15T15:13:15.197-05:00I've been popping by your blog to see how your...I've been popping by your blog to see how your coping. Firstly thank you for taking the time to comment on my blog. It was lovely to see you. My thoughts are with you at this time. I don't need to give you comforting words as you probably have them ringing in your ears. The only thing that has helped me through loss was the thoughts that I could still love them even though they weren't beside me. Be the person Dave knew.<br />I hope you have a blessed Christmas.<br />Hugs MaaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239023812597159873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-63601244413990736892011-12-15T08:13:23.254-05:002011-12-15T08:13:23.254-05:00Oh, I am praying that you'll feel rocked in Hi...Oh, I am praying that you'll feel rocked in His arms today, dear.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-28592044188004909472011-12-15T06:00:07.891-05:002011-12-15T06:00:07.891-05:00You poor dear! This must be such a difficult time ...You poor dear! This must be such a difficult time for you. Don't take on too much right now -- at least until after the New Year. I'll have you in my thoughts.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-63475676339745770562011-12-15T03:49:46.489-05:002011-12-15T03:49:46.489-05:00How kind of you to comment on my blog. I came her...How kind of you to comment on my blog. I came here as thanks and was a bit overwhelmed to find you trying to find your way these days alone. I am so sorry for your loss...which you are sure to hear and read often. You come across as a strong person and I anticipate days of laughter and sunshine ahead...just get through the holidays. Love the header picture, it just makes me sigh.Taborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15257045780724471840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-46748139441813720352011-12-14T21:38:53.883-05:002011-12-14T21:38:53.883-05:00You just do what you need to do for you. That is a...You just do what you need to do for you. That is all. Nothing more. Sometimes, getting up in the morning is an accomplishment.<br />I love the red scarf idea. I think you should begin wearing one all the time. So when you are out and about and Dave looks down from Heaven, he can spot you in the crowd :) It might be simple, but that is how I deal with things like grief....<br />love ya, Sandra.<br />xo, misha~from my front porch in the mountains~https://www.blogger.com/profile/18103990196491433325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-13170531292084375752011-12-14T17:47:42.823-05:002011-12-14T17:47:42.823-05:00my heart hurts for you....xomy heart hurts for you....xobethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-66437588613418920622011-12-14T15:01:39.102-05:002011-12-14T15:01:39.102-05:00A lovely photograph, of clearly dear companions.
...A lovely photograph, of clearly dear companions.<br /><br />I hope you will have another nearly normal day - or afternoon, or hour - soon, to help you keep going steadily on through the other times.<br /><br />Thank you for adding my father to your prayer list. It means so much.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-13049750342058663772011-12-14T13:42:41.953-05:002011-12-14T13:42:41.953-05:00What a great picture! Yep, those gut punchers wil...What a great picture! Yep, those gut punchers will get ya but you know what? You're stronger than they are - just keep punching back. Big hugs and you're in my prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698801749067092572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-64314060200015556242011-12-14T13:32:54.571-05:002011-12-14T13:32:54.571-05:00That is a beautiful picture of you and your hubby....That is a beautiful picture of you and your hubby.Lois Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-68470409098364610672011-12-14T08:33:59.624-05:002011-12-14T08:33:59.624-05:00I don't know much in the grief department but ...I don't know much in the grief department but i know your days will eventually get brighter. i'm so sorry for your suffering right now. i think you are doing for others by asking for prayers for that little family. God bless you!Life is good!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18014974313679428356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-18032750194711884632011-12-14T08:01:39.317-05:002011-12-14T08:01:39.317-05:00What a lovely photo of the both of you. One to tre...What a lovely photo of the both of you. One to treasure, I think. I'm glad you have lots of photos of Dave and you together. As the days go by, they will bring back the memories and hopefully a little comfort.<br />Blessings, StarStella Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699491230987143490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-65153444565968156512011-12-14T02:53:54.523-05:002011-12-14T02:53:54.523-05:00Hello Dearest Sandra:
Such a very, very happy pict...Hello Dearest Sandra:<br />Such a very, very happy picture of the two of you with yourself looking exactly as we think of you from our meeting last summer, and Dave with his arm in protection. Now this, and the memory of that very joyous time, is something to remember and hold on to during what are for you such dark days.<br /><br />We offer no advice, beyond saying for the time being try not to think beyond today. It is today, and only today, which you have to get through and which, we firmly believe, with your spirit, your love for Dave, your faith, the help of family and friends, the prayers of so many, you will.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-13649328325097954902011-12-13T23:34:25.014-05:002011-12-13T23:34:25.014-05:00sweet pic.
Aloha from Waikiki
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...sweet pic.<br /><br /><br /><br /> Aloha from Waikiki<br /><br /><a href="http://comfortspiral.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Comfort Spiral</a><br /> <br /> > < } } ( ° ><br /> <br /> ><}}(°><br /><br />< ° ) } } > <Cloudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853753108637831069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-20211858754311741272011-12-13T23:02:02.793-05:002011-12-13T23:02:02.793-05:00Just stopped by to say hello, and will be keeping ...Just stopped by to say hello, and will be keeping you in my prayers as you travel this grief journey. xoKelli Fannin Quiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06320874172629888663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-25416817359945011922011-12-13T22:56:44.521-05:002011-12-13T22:56:44.521-05:00Keep sharing your feelings here, Sandra, and let m...Keep sharing your feelings here, Sandra, and let me say what a beautiful honor I think it is to send out this beautiful photo of you and Dave for Christmas this year. It's absolutely gorgeous and will be treasured by all who receive it. You are a brave girl, and we all think the world of you. Thanks for letting us know how you are doing, I think of you so often and breathe your name in prayer. <br />xoxo<br />JoniOld Centennial Farmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16865061855481840216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-42303228163189431892011-12-13T22:33:55.912-05:002011-12-13T22:33:55.912-05:00Sandra,
You stopped by my blog a few days ago and ...Sandra,<br />You stopped by my blog a few days ago and I didn't have a chance to say hello before this. As I read your post, I am so sad for you. That's a lovely picture full of good memories. By the way, the red scarf looks good on you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I wish you God's peace and blessing this Christmas.<br />Patrice<br />Everyday RuraltyPatricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09073900183291544491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-81393988240714236422011-12-13T22:23:31.503-05:002011-12-13T22:23:31.503-05:00Thinking of you.
and saying a prayer,
dThinking of you.<br /><br />and saying a prayer,<br />dDeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08019741103496608961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-8618524355818940742011-12-13T22:04:48.069-05:002011-12-13T22:04:48.069-05:00and really - it has been hardly any time at all - ...and really - it has been hardly any time at all - not even a part of a season - and the bible says to every thing there is a SEASON - I am in a different season right now - but am grateful to read your honesty - and I really DO like the pictureLindaSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684545110832413808noreply@blogger.com