tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post2849590073794444089..comments2024-01-22T00:46:35.341-08:00Comments on Our Diabetic Life: That hope thing again...Merihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09752883120541646427noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-27764878168006794102013-02-15T22:27:51.467-08:002013-02-15T22:27:51.467-08:00Meri - I was introduced to your blog by my friend ...Meri - I was introduced to your blog by my friend Kim, who I believe you know through the diabetes community as her daughter Maddie has T1. My husband, Elias, died from brain cancer 'almost' four years ago. A lifetime, and an instant ago. <br /><br />I thought I'd write, as, I'm not sure if you are aware, but there is an amazing community of supportive widows on-line too - and they also 'prescribe' to the message of hope. In fact, the SSLF's motto if you will is 'Hope Matters' (SSLF is Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation). They have a few great programs, a few I've found incredibly helpful, and even a conference for widowed people (called Camp Widow), with workshops and seminars - and a banquet too. Us widows can still wear a party dress =). <br /><br />Perhaps you already know, perhaps it's not for you, but I just thought I'd share, as I know how helpful it's been for me. <br /><br />Take care, and know that, even on the worst of days and in the thickest grief, every breath you take is moving you towards that new path you need to take. Even if you feel like you don't know the way. And, Ryan is there cheering you on, along with the rest of us. (I'm at a bit of a crossroads at the moment too, and Elias came to me in a dream just the other night - on my birthday no less - in a way that helped me to feel as though one path I was questioning, he would be behind me on)<br />Cheers, and keep on hoping.<br />~C~~Chelsea~http://www.letterstoelias.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-30908661135477229092013-02-13T12:56:28.401-08:002013-02-13T12:56:28.401-08:00I also agree with some of the comments above. You ...I also agree with some of the comments above. You are already on your right path. And any fork in the road continues to be your path regardless of which way you go. Look at your choices and take the time needed to measure, as best you can, how each could work out for you and your family. Go with your gut and never look back. Make the choice be the best it can be, no regrets. It's a scary step to take but a necessary one to continue on your journey.<br />Much love and peace to you and your boys.Tammy.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-11923934782713029122013-02-09T21:10:39.272-08:002013-02-09T21:10:39.272-08:00Oh yeah, and my dad says you should write a book. ...Oh yeah, and my dad says you should write a book. :-)Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881833642347872927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-60506556032557224822013-02-09T21:10:10.066-08:002013-02-09T21:10:10.066-08:00I'm totally in on that t-shirt, too!
This pos...I'm totally in on that t-shirt, too!<br /><br />This post makes me think of the labyrinth, which looks like a maze, but is really just one path, and while the path twists and turns in all different directions, it is impossible to be anywhere but where God intends for us to be. You cannot be lost. Confused? Sure. But lost, no way. <br /><br />The Lord's plan for us is so much better than we can ever imagine, and while the next few steps are often scary, it's our job to hold Jesus' hand and trust. I personally find a lot of peace in that. :-)Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881833642347872927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-72927620593582066882013-02-06T20:00:20.143-08:002013-02-06T20:00:20.143-08:00i'm a hoper too. and i don't have words f...i'm a hoper too. and i don't have words for how much i love this post. so beautiful, poignant, and perfect. love you!<br /><br />"Hope is the thing with feathers That perches in the soul, And sings the tune--without the words, And never stops at all." - Emily DickinsonJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389672426152872555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-49915963311699587382013-02-06T14:31:58.065-08:002013-02-06T14:31:58.065-08:00I will buy that T-shirt for realz. I will buy that T-shirt for realz. victoriahttp://victoriacumbow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-54537795310689855212013-02-06T12:59:34.990-08:002013-02-06T12:59:34.990-08:00Maybe you can look at it another way.... thinking ...Maybe you can look at it another way.... thinking that "this is the path you are on and it is leading you to where you need to go" sounds like you are already doing what you need to do...so you will get "there". It will work out. It will work out the way it was supposed to work out. As long as you keep hoping, you will keep going. It's what you do.You're already on the right path!<br /><br /><br />Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16740128447869682615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-69784484150160340622013-02-06T08:18:41.567-08:002013-02-06T08:18:41.567-08:00BOOYAH! BOOYAH! Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210820513382353417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-30489883433706279452013-02-05T21:36:50.339-08:002013-02-05T21:36:50.339-08:00From your cheerleader in Oklahoma: You got this an...From your cheerleader in Oklahoma: You got this and I thank you for your example,for sharing your life,knowing so many can't come close to relating, and doing it anyway. You are a shining example of love, faith and perseverance. Love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06239918456670511151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-85914768760397634672013-02-05T20:00:00.666-08:002013-02-05T20:00:00.666-08:00Any path you choose will be the right path! You...Any path you choose will be the right path! You've got this.katyhttp://bigfootchildhavediabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5248101319829846491.post-2476308883259232832013-02-05T19:56:57.914-08:002013-02-05T19:56:57.914-08:00Meri, any path you pick will be the right one beca...Meri, any path you pick will be the right one because you've got a lot of friends working the water/snack stations and waving "you can do this" signs along the way ;-)Kelly Rawlingshttp://twitter.com/kellyrawlingsnoreply@blogger.com