tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938365846098691529.post6110185333462624922..comments2023-07-25T06:53:41.126-07:00Comments on 300 rejections: A few words about griefJulie Steelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10804091895348915596noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938365846098691529.post-74223335099651576432018-02-03T14:28:02.546-08:002018-02-03T14:28:02.546-08:00Julie, this is beautiful. Its so sad that one is n...Julie, this is beautiful. Its so sad that one is not granted more time to grieve after losing a loved one, and yet as time continues on, we still grieve. Praying for you today!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938365846098691529.post-71786597399196532392018-02-01T22:56:38.600-08:002018-02-01T22:56:38.600-08:00So beautiful Julie! It is hard to keep peace after...So beautiful Julie! It is hard to keep peace after the loss of a loved one when there is no promise of a Heavenly Reunion. Praying God comfort your heart, still your mind, and give you plenty of opportunities to share your grandpa's smile!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450399183495034136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938365846098691529.post-2459475810297284312018-02-01T12:35:51.442-08:002018-02-01T12:35:51.442-08:00Oh Julie... this is so powerful and true. (Sadly.)...Oh Julie... this is so powerful and true. (Sadly.) I love the tradition of the Jewish culture... and I love the idea of texting a heart when you need prayer... I will be using that, too! We had a summer of grief last year and it seemed as if we were grieving and laying things down left and right. Some of it included death and some included other kinds of loss and mourning. <br /><br />Take your time. Honor the process. I'm so happy to hear that you are giving that gift to yourself --even on the days that it most definitely does not feel like a gift! Good for you for paying attention and practicing self care.<br /><br />Just breathe... and know that I am praying for you!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938365846098691529.post-543532398088399812018-02-01T11:48:46.368-08:002018-02-01T11:48:46.368-08:00Julie, I am here to tell you that YOU ARE NORMAL. ...Julie, I am here to tell you that YOU ARE NORMAL. You are behaving normally for a person who just lost one of the loves of their life. And most of us understand. Sitting Shiva - I love the practice. In spirit I am sitting with you my friend. xoSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4938365846098691529.post-31267222590636243642018-02-01T07:41:02.385-08:002018-02-01T07:41:02.385-08:00This is a beautifully-put outpouring of emotion an...This is a beautifully-put outpouring of emotion and one I have identified with at the passing of my father. When I lost Daddy, I felt sorry for all the people who never got to know him. I grieved the loss of the library full of books that his life represented. The loss of such a rich, full and important life galvanized me into action, preserving as many memories as I could, before the special moments might fade from my memory.<br /> <br />There was an old tradition in Greenville, SC (and I believe other southern cities): when a funeral procession of cars were observed on their way to the cemetery, other cars pulled off to the side of the road, coming to a full stop to show their respect. <br /><br />When a grief this strong is this fresh, you wish the whole world would stop and respect the passing of a great human being.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your heart, Julie. You are not alone. <br /><br />With love,<br />BettyBetty Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946085454453755548noreply@blogger.com