tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526821574480507893.post1112459341042935497..comments2023-08-02T07:00:04.503-05:00Comments on Never Enough Time: My Life is Like a ButterflyBalishahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526821574480507893.post-71304769033301449992013-10-03T14:21:51.635-05:002013-10-03T14:21:51.635-05:00The friends I hear from most regularly, with one e...The friends I hear from most regularly, with one exception, are my blogging friends. Maybe it's easier because we can use the computer on our own time. Maybe it's safe to express feelings and easier to express condolences online because we can think about what we want to say, no one will see the tears or hear our voice crack. When we come face to face with loss it makes it real, which means it could happen to us. I try to remember to keep in touch long after the funeral because I can imagine how lonely it feels. I sent three sympathy cards yesterday ~ one to a friend whose husband died of a stroke Tues morning. She had planned a big surprise 60th birthday bash for him Saturday night [he's been fighting cancer] and that will now be a celebration of his life. My family and many others will go that night. It will be important to stay in touch in the months to come, too. Thank you for sharing so honestly, Balisha. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448211798237937246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526821574480507893.post-26111263946780652952013-10-03T08:40:43.259-05:002013-10-03T08:40:43.259-05:00JOE IS SO SMART!! Yes a book of your poetry :)
I...JOE IS SO SMART!! Yes a book of your poetry :) <br /><br />I know that you have a aching void due to Tim's loss and that you have worked to fill it somewhat or dull it as best you can with your writing and gardening. You are such a good writer, though, and I am always delighted when I click on here and see it is a poem day. Collating them all would be a nice thing to do. <br /><br />And I think that painting would satisfy the other creative part of you ..I got this book about Tasha Tudor at the library showing her gathering her flowers and making wreaths and such and yet they were not just for decor but to use for her painting and illustrations down the line. So I can certainly imagine you bringing your summer time alive again on canvas during the winter. <br /><br />I am sorry about Joe's back. My ex-husband who helps with babysitting the grands alot, is going for an MRI this afternoon ...and may require back surgery. He's had steroid injections ( epidural ) that have pushed this off but the doctor says he has two vertebrae with nothing in between them. deb @ frugal little bungalowhttp://www.frugallittlebungalow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526821574480507893.post-88582815506434030782013-10-02T21:33:24.137-05:002013-10-02T21:33:24.137-05:00Oh yes--a month is about right, then they go back ...Oh yes--a month is about right, then they go back to their lives, which is right and proper, just as you are starting to come out of the fog a bit and could use someone to talk too. My blog literally saved my life! and gardening this year has been a godsend. Now, I am staining the porch that Fred always did--but I am taking a lot longer then he ever did. He was very sure of what he was doing. Me? Not so much. Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399435237919718544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526821574480507893.post-52631966968187185112013-10-02T18:47:00.956-05:002013-10-02T18:47:00.956-05:00Painting does take over the mind. When you have a ...Painting does take over the mind. When you have a paintbrush in your hand...the whole world is just brushed aside and you forget everything else.<br />I didn't mean that my kids or Joe had stopped calling etc. They have been great. Just friends and acquaintences who I am so surprised at. It must be hard for some people to deal with death.<br /><br />Gemma...It must have been so hard for you losing your sister at that age. I'm sure you were so loved by your parents. Death of a sibling has made my kids so much closer.<br /><br />Barbee...I am so sorry to hear that you have had to slow down on the computer. I miss your blog so much. I will always remember that you were the first to comment on my blog...years ago. Take care.<br />Balisha<br /><br /><br /><br /> Balishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17298193443371503407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526821574480507893.post-60046108849782599522013-10-02T14:24:17.260-05:002013-10-02T14:24:17.260-05:00Balisha,
Since you and I are new blog friends I wa...Balisha,<br />Since you and I are new blog friends I was not aware of the death of your son. I am so very, very sorry. When I was 20 we lost my sister(that was many years ago.) It was just Mom, Dad and I left and we worked very hard to comfort one-another. I remember Mom expressing herself just as you did. I think painting is an excellent way for you to express your creativity and challenge your mind. I am thinking of you-<br />JemmaJemma@athomewithjemmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01137225389791605398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526821574480507893.post-75885415330801800522013-10-02T09:48:48.367-05:002013-10-02T09:48:48.367-05:00I think painting seems like a wonderful thing to d...I think painting seems like a wonderful thing to do. Not everyone could do that. There is nothing like that feeling of creativity. Of course, that doesn't give one much exercise, but I'm sure you will figure out a balance. I had to stop spending so much time at the computer due to swelling of feet and legs plus back problems.Barbee'https://www.blogger.com/profile/11316077390373348067noreply@blogger.com