tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post5495771916676342952..comments2023-11-29T01:49:48.468-07:00Comments on Gifts From Gavin: zingBethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12240659726602821882noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-31982964289041241092010-02-26T14:16:50.148-07:002010-02-26T14:16:50.148-07:00bravo. well said. beautifully said. opening our he...bravo. well said. beautifully said. opening our hearts and sharing our pain is always a risk because not everyone can understand the language of grief. for those who do, the sharing tells us we're not alone...<br />someone understands. for me this is like seeing a candle in the darkness. God bless all those who walk with us, lighting the way with their candles as we journey on. xonancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943282064115499360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-25229873036285979412010-02-25T12:51:49.265-07:002010-02-25T12:51:49.265-07:00I love reading your blog. You put feelings into wo...I love reading your blog. You put feelings into words that sometimes I feel I can't. You are honest and I love it. It is nice to know that I am not the only one that has to travel this journey. You have helped me many times during my gieving. I'm thankful for your friendship.<br /><br />Thanks,<br />Jenlarsen familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01476876048909477915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-2214454349781740362010-02-24T20:06:35.281-07:002010-02-24T20:06:35.281-07:00Hello Gavins Mommy,
I want to thank you for your ...Hello Gavins Mommy,<br /><br />I want to thank you for your understanding of my thoughts and feelings. My son passed away almost a year ago in March. I have turned to your blog so many times to help me during this most difficult time in my life. I have been so grateful to read other Mothers blogs that have lost children. I feel that I am not alone. I see that they where good LDS people and the Lord was not punishing them by taking their children home. I do not mean to ramble on and on. I just want you to know that your words have been a great source of comfort for me.<br /><br />Love your Sister,<br />Crystal<br /><br />I have 2 blogs<br />spencer-crystal5.blogspot.com<br />sagelawrenceeldredge.blogspot.comEldredge Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140597364672066320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-10370401794210629792010-02-24T17:54:03.126-07:002010-02-24T17:54:03.126-07:00I can't believe that someone would write somet...I can't believe that someone would write something mean to another person on their blog. If they don't like it, then stop reading. <br /><br />I am grateful to you for writing and sharing your feelings. It does help us to understand where you are coming from better. However, even if you didn't write we are here for you. We love you no matter what for ever and ever! I miss you!The Giffordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02843080710361173729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-62972365447278642372010-02-24T15:38:42.107-07:002010-02-24T15:38:42.107-07:00Good to hear from you. I will never forget reading...Good to hear from you. I will never forget reading pages and pages of Gavin's story on the tiny screen of my cell phone just hours after my daughter died. Thank you.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826866296753999239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-67436778303317440532010-02-24T13:57:14.439-07:002010-02-24T13:57:14.439-07:00It's interesting how comforting validation is,...It's interesting how comforting validation is, and how much we all need it in our different stuggles. I am so glad you have a community of people who truly understand and validate your feelings. I'm sorry to hear you got such an insensitive comment. And even though I know you write mainly for yourself and to help others in your situation, as someone peering in from the outside, I am still grateful that you share your perspective.Janellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02673883808842901302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-40022013954880901152010-02-24T13:05:03.188-07:002010-02-24T13:05:03.188-07:00I'm sad someone said something to you that mad...I'm sad someone said something to you that made you think that way. Do what YOU need to do(including writing!)...whatever makes you feel better. And I am also thankful that you share, because while I don't know what you are going through or how you are feeling, I feel like I can understand an inkling of what you are going through & I KNOW you are helping others in similar circumstances. Love you!Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230458390870013042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-8715846572952058452010-02-24T12:38:08.453-07:002010-02-24T12:38:08.453-07:00Your writing has always given me great learning. ...Your writing has always given me great learning. Your story does more than help those who are also grieving. It gives great perspective, compassion, gratitude, and love to those who aren't.Beads Bee Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08345539402843011935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-39806817247277823542010-02-24T11:15:11.411-07:002010-02-24T11:15:11.411-07:00Bethany:
Thank you for this wonderful post. I can...Bethany:<br />Thank you for this wonderful post. I can't tell you how much you have helped me by being so honest about grief. There have been things that you have said that I wasn't able to publish. It has been such a comfort to me to know that I'm not alone in what I'm feeling and thinking. I will always be grateful for your honesty, for all the many things you have said and expressed. Thank you. Sending my love your way.<br />Andrea<br />Wyatt's mommyAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00780625202487487550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-16575362861971389462010-02-24T09:45:10.337-07:002010-02-24T09:45:10.337-07:00This is such a beautiful post. I agree with you, r...This is such a beautiful post. I agree with you, reading what other "angel families" are going through does help me work through my feelings, no matter how painful they are.<br />Thanks for sharing.Evanstownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694539462310005054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-20264132597472451902010-02-24T07:04:44.277-07:002010-02-24T07:04:44.277-07:00Thank you for writing for you. Grieving is differ...Thank you for writing for you. Grieving is different for everyone and no one should be judged in the manner in which they grieve. Bless you and your family.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08891314935246256302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6166982895186934378.post-55528382704115848082010-02-24T02:13:22.280-07:002010-02-24T02:13:22.280-07:00I have missed you and your posts. I know that you...I have missed you and your posts. I know that you don't write them for me (nor should you), but I hope that you will continue to update your blog with whatever you want to write about! If anyone has a problem, then they can mind their own beezwax and find other blogs to read. <br /><br />We love you guys and hope that you are doing well. Give our love to your hubby.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16576193070953820626noreply@blogger.com