tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post7444176719619363285..comments2023-11-02T06:51:36.313-05:00Comments on Mimi's Toes: Waiting on the Fog to liftMimi's Toeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06918834487225748283noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-48025250961557698152011-04-12T19:55:58.864-05:002011-04-12T19:55:58.864-05:00Rhonda, you've been on my heart and in my pray...Rhonda, you've been on my heart and in my prayers ever since you lost your dad. <br />I know your fog will lift, and I know you will get through this, but on days when you feel like the fog is so heavy that you can't even stand... just remember that any one of us is willing to help you stand, to clear out the fog.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534639424668879187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-2091330734562742662011-04-10T23:53:34.885-05:002011-04-10T23:53:34.885-05:00Rhonda! Something told me I need to check your blo...Rhonda! Something told me I need to check your blog before I go to bed tonight. Now, I know why. You are one sweet gal and just reading your sweet memories about your dad of you stopping by each morning just makes me smile so much. Your dad would want you to continue doing this for your mom. He is shining down on all of you. I wish I could wrap my arms around you and give you the biggest HUG, because you deserve it. You are one of a kind and everyone is so appreciative of the caring person you are. It's ok to weep, it's ok to be sad, give yourself that time. Get with the grandkids and release balloons one of these future warm days and have a picnic with them. Much love to you!Jen @ One Moms Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09279149185529391585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-57236488960198855952011-04-09T07:29:44.898-05:002011-04-09T07:29:44.898-05:00My mom and I weren't as close as you and your ...My mom and I weren't as close as you and your dad, but I think I can safely say I know exactly what you're going through. And actually, my mom and I had just started to get along in the past couple of years. <br /><br />She used to take me to St. Michael's in Gary/Merrillville every year to have pierogi for my birthday. I have a few more days to decide if I can go there by myself or if I should just skip it this year. (My birthday's already passed, but the thought still lingers.) <br /><br />The one thing that has helped me more than anything has been Visual Prayer. If you'd ever like to get together, come over my house for coffee and prayer, I'd be more than willing to show you how to do it.<br /><br />(((hugs))) You are a beautiful heart. The healing will take time. I don't think the pain ever fully goes away, so I won't lie. It's hard. But keep focusing on those good memories and they'll be a balm to your aching soul.~michelle pendergrasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04963999375035588206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-51670485309368912882011-04-08T21:37:16.259-05:002011-04-08T21:37:16.259-05:00I love you Sis! I'm in the fog with you! I k...I love you Sis! I'm in the fog with you! I know that Dad is waiting on the other side of that fog and will be greeting us with open arms one day in God's Heaven! What a day that will be! :) Love, DianeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-44716783028211102482011-04-08T17:35:23.474-05:002011-04-08T17:35:23.474-05:00I don't know what it's like to lose a dad ...I don't know what it's like to lose a dad yet Rhonda, but please know that I'm praying for you to feel God's peace every day as only He can give it, and in your devotions to find meaningful scripture to cling to. I know you will miss your dad every day but also knowing He is happy with his Lord gives you joy.As We Sail...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00623073161014791826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-79335815693455964002011-04-08T13:12:35.430-05:002011-04-08T13:12:35.430-05:00Rhonda -
It's been almost 12 years since I l...Rhonda - <br /><br />It's been almost 12 years since I lost my dad and I still have those "foggy" days, especially when one of my boys does something that reminds me of him. Bittersweet. I wish I could say it gets easier. Some days ARE easier. Some are harder. The painful memories are softer, now, more sad than anguish. The happy memories are warmer, brighter, like he's shining a light on them to remind me of all the good times we had together and that's what he wants me to concentrate on. I don't think a daughter every gets over losing her dad, but I do think their strength, his strength, will help cary us through those harder days. I hope you find your way out of the fog. Don't be afraid to ask those who love you to help you find your way. They want to help, they're just not sure how.<br /><br />With lots of hugs,<br />Katie Belcher-PantinasProfessor Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15620298334130597483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-63769244193336306212011-04-08T08:49:10.429-05:002011-04-08T08:49:10.429-05:00Your love for your Dad is so sweet. Makes me reali...Your love for your Dad is so sweet. Makes me realize even more how much I need to treasure my Dad while I still can here on Earth. I pray you will find comfort knowing he is in a better place and he's longing to see you again too.punkinmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189203032782891549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-43010766256189941852011-04-08T08:38:42.269-05:002011-04-08T08:38:42.269-05:00I'm an online friend of Steph's and I just...I'm an online friend of Steph's and I just wanted to say that I will be thinking of and praying for you. I know it's hard and I will be holding you in a special, soft place in my heart during this time when you're feeling so vulnerable and breakable. Sending love and the hope for the peace that passes all understanding.Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18261631036924864088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-45045109192679688442011-04-08T07:27:32.330-05:002011-04-08T07:27:32.330-05:00There's a lot I want to say, Rhonda, but more ...There's a lot I want to say, Rhonda, but more than anything I want to tell you this: what you're feeling is so painful but also so right and so beautiful. Three years after losing her dad, not a day goes by that Heather doesn't miss her dad terribly. That longing doesn't always come with peace and comfort. It's frequently accompanied by pain and frustration and helplessness. But it always comes out of love. Your love for him (and his for you) is still alive and real and strong. And painful sometimes. I'm so sorry it's so difficult. My prayers and continued condolences pour out to you.Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04795756912910835287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-33039925762234849542011-04-08T06:53:47.307-05:002011-04-08T06:53:47.307-05:00I am so sorry for you loss and the difficult time ...I am so sorry for you loss and the difficult time you're going through. If your daughter is any indication, you're a wonderful soul and my thoughts are with you during this difficult time. <br />Peace & love, Desiree.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248779047139738858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-29580454132473244142011-04-08T06:41:16.013-05:002011-04-08T06:41:16.013-05:00Sharon's comment made me cry. You are staying ...Sharon's comment made me cry. You are staying strong, mom, and aren't falling apart like you probably want to. I'll keep praying that only the good memories come to your mind, and that you have peace in your heart. He's still here with you. And I dont think we have long before we see him again. I'll be over to see Mommal soon, and much more often after my show is over. I think when it gets warmer out, we will all be lighter and have an easier time being happy. You need to carry on his joy. :)<br /><br />StephStephanie Wilson she/her @babystephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02703122439142892617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6127317745547927432.post-20573709132915266922011-04-07T19:08:53.153-05:002011-04-07T19:08:53.153-05:00Oh, Rhonda... my heart is so breaking for you and ...Oh, Rhonda... my heart is so breaking for you and my heart is as big as the world for you. You know all those times we've blogged back and forth and I've commented on how blessed you are to have your Dad... and the peace it brought me to know how much love there was between you two. It warmed my heart and it didn't make me miss my Dad more... it made me HAPPY that someone I care for so much has this great, great gift. I know this pain of loss and I know the nights and days and moments of thinking this is all a very, very bad dream... and then I think of my Mom and how much she needs me. This great love you have and feel and miss so very much will some day make you feel blessed because you are so rare in this world to have it. Your Dad is with you. He is in another form. He is watching you with his great angel wings, and watching your kids and grandkids... and helping them like he could never, ever do on this earth. He knew and God knew it was time for his "better" place... as hard as it is for us left behind. I am thinking of you, dear, dear Rhonda... with so much love and understanding... xoSharon - MomGenerationshttp://www.momgenerations.comnoreply@blogger.com