tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post144628032744687096..comments2023-05-12T06:10:26.516-05:00Comments on Welcome To My World: A Very Important Wednesday Night And A Slideshow Of My Dad's 99th Birthday PartyJudy Roohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13271851757086812182noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-12949650256145545342012-03-01T17:39:44.326-06:002012-03-01T17:39:44.326-06:00Judy, This is so touching What you said resonnated...Judy, This is so touching What you said resonnated deeply with me. I can see how huge the loss of your father leaving has been to you. My father passed away 43 years ago; yet, I still feel a strong longing in my heart to hear his voice, feel his touch, laugh with him. I could see the same relationship you have with your father. How fortunate we are. I really enjoyed the slide show. I even saw a Luther College T-shirt on one of the little boys. That's my alma mater. Thank you for the gift of your words and the insight into your very joyful family. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02479443195920989949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-87592815323925024742012-02-26T10:33:11.199-06:002012-02-26T10:33:11.199-06:00Your very lucky Judy in a lot a ways really …
Lis...Your very lucky Judy in a lot a ways really …<br /><br />Listen ..just to have the photographs an things on cameras of ya dear mother an father of the most precious things you can have to keep for you an all the family <br /><br />..Its passed on for years to come Judy in another 40 years time, your children,& grandchildren will be lovingly looking through all this Off and their Parents & Great Grandparents. <br /><br />I have 3 photos of mine Judy ..We couldn’t afford things like that then …<br /><br />Just want you to scream if ya want Judy ..Cry if you feel like it when things feel sad …its a passage in life we all had to walk through at one stage Judy . <br /><br />I love the blog , has always the love shone through it all I envy your family so much Judy …<br /><br />Lots a love from the uk ..to add to all the rest ….xxxxxxlisauknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-11822434589957788132012-02-24T21:13:55.894-06:002012-02-24T21:13:55.894-06:00Hi Judy, I totally enjoyed this! I love the pass...Hi Judy, I totally enjoyed this! I love the passion!<br /> <br />Hugs, LoisLoisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-57628630530368765132012-02-24T16:27:21.460-06:002012-02-24T16:27:21.460-06:00Dear Judy,
I am so sorry to hear that you have lo...Dear Judy,<br /><br />I am so sorry to hear that you have lost your dad. We never know just how much time we have with those we love and no matter how much it is...we want one more day, one more hour.<br /><br />I hear what you mean about now missing your mom since your dad has passed away. Somehow as parents...she was still there as long as he was. I so understand.<br /><br />I haven't had my scream fest yet...but I know it is there...<br /><br />I wanted to acknowledge your pain, and your release. I wanted to let you know that I am still listening, even if I do not often respond.<br /><br />Hugs....one for you and one for Kara and one for our Sarah...<br /><br />With love from South Carolina<br /><br />DianeDianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-49790610867088452202012-02-24T15:26:53.764-06:002012-02-24T15:26:53.764-06:00Hi, Judy
Hope all is well with you and yours. Cong...Hi, Judy<br />Hope all is well with you and yours. Congratulations to Sarah on her two year anniversary. I was reading your blog. When I read about your screaming, I was reminded of when I did that.<br /> <br />I'd had my blood clot surgery on Jan. 19. On Feb. 19, I had my mastectomy. On Feb. 23, the daughter of a very dear friend had died after a long, long battle with brain tumors that could not be stopped.<br /> <br />A couple of days later, I was home alone one morning for a couple of hours. I decided that since I could finally take a shower by myself that's what I'd do and maybe I'd feel better because of actually being able to something for myself all by myself.<br /> <br />I turned the water on, got in the shower, shampooed and conditioned my hair. Then, with the hot water coursing over me, I looked down at my chest and suddenly everything came crashing down .... the surgeries, the death of my friend's daughter, facing 6 months of chemo and possibly radiation, having to take several medications for five years....and I collapsed emotionally. I beat on the walls, screamed over and over and over at the top of my voice "NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!" and sobbed uncontrollably. Even now as I write this, the tears begin to form. I vowed then and there that I was NOT going to let all that had happened take control of my life, my very being. After a while, I began to settle down. My throat was sore from screaming, my eyes sore from the flood of tears, and I was out of breath. I turned off the water, got out of the shower, dried off, dressed, and went to sit in my recliner.<br /> <br />So many thoughts were going through my mind. Finally, I picked up the little notepad and pen I keep beside my recliner and started listing a plan of attack. Eventually I dozed off and slept for several hours. When I awoke, the first thing I saw was my list. Right then and there I knew everything would be better and that I would be able to handle whatever came along.<br /> <br />The next day I had an appointment to see my surgeon. She looked at me and said, "You finally cried and yelled and let everything out, didn't you?" I replied that yes, indeed, I had .. in the shower the day before. "Good," she said. "That's what you needed to do before you could move on with your life. Until you did that, you were just existing, not living. Now you are starting to live."<br /> <br />Since that day, many things have been better. <br /> <br />Thank you for posting what you did. God bless you.<br /> <br />Love and hugs,<br />SandySandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-27688460754734656532012-02-24T14:30:26.322-06:002012-02-24T14:30:26.322-06:00Judy,
Your dad looks like he had been smiling his...Judy,<br /><br />Your dad looks like he had been smiling his whole life. He had a beautiful face and smile. <br /><br />KathleenKathleennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-46344346311454854282012-02-24T14:11:42.308-06:002012-02-24T14:11:42.308-06:00Hi Judy:
That was an amazing video and the music...Hi Judy:<br /> <br />That was an amazing video and the music brought back memories for me as well. My Dad's favourite song was the Tennessee Waltz.<br /> <br />Thank you for sharing those wonderful pictures of your family.<br /> <br />Hugs and take care.<br />LyndaLyndanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21640848.post-19207262634267753902012-02-24T13:35:51.665-06:002012-02-24T13:35:51.665-06:00WOW, WOW AND WOW.WOW, WOW AND WOW.Esthernoreply@blogger.com