tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post8698495399505610317..comments2023-12-19T02:22:24.713-08:00Comments on Lessons Planned, Lessons Learned: My Mother's DaughterAmanda Reganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-7086660686836755492015-03-03T20:12:08.168-08:002015-03-03T20:12:08.168-08:00Amanda, This really moved me. I often feel the bur...Amanda, This really moved me. I often feel the burden of my mother's grief since losing my father. Sometimes I feel that I've lost my mother too. Knowing that I am not alone in this actually makes me feel better. And knowing that I just need to be a daughter right now is good enough. Thank you.Welcome to The Penguins' Blog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09168630053331855054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-3760905070763413952015-03-02T20:48:07.535-08:002015-03-02T20:48:07.535-08:00Thank you! I am so sorry for your loss. I am sur...Thank you! I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure your grandmother looks forward to your calls.Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-60971562410182869942015-03-02T20:45:39.356-08:002015-03-02T20:45:39.356-08:00Thank you for your kind words, Sally. I don't...Thank you for your kind words, Sally. I don't think it's possible to ever completely recover from the loss of a parent.Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-79922453610391000812015-03-02T20:44:20.575-08:002015-03-02T20:44:20.575-08:00Thank you, Raeily!Thank you, Raeily!Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-57902116044862446952015-03-02T20:43:50.640-08:002015-03-02T20:43:50.640-08:00Thank you, Angela. I can't imagine how diffic...Thank you, Angela. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for you and your husband to lose so many loved ones. My heart goes out to you.Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-12939086422377386722015-03-02T20:42:19.631-08:002015-03-02T20:42:19.631-08:00Thank you, Amy. I am sorry about the loss of your...Thank you, Amy. I am sorry about the loss of your grandmother. Amanda Reganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00352285288054509442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-13310675018504933082015-03-02T17:41:48.977-08:002015-03-02T17:41:48.977-08:00Meredith,
This was beautiful! I lost my mom three...Meredith,<br />This was beautiful! I lost my mom three years ago next month. I miss her voice and those phone calls! My mom was an only child. Her mom is 93 and still lives alone. I hear the loneliness in my Meme's voice. I have learned that Meme just wants me to call and listen. So, I do. Thank you for sharing your slice!!M Naborshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08742715786828861966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-70342453656719513042015-03-02T15:32:11.243-08:002015-03-02T15:32:11.243-08:00Meredith better watch out because YOU are a storyt...Meredith better watch out because YOU are a storyteller! But I can tell you are a quiet, reflective storyteller with such wise words to share. Your honest words moved me to tears. And reminded me I need to call my mom more often! My dad's been gone 26 years and it is still a loss. But I love chatting with mom and taking trips with he to make new memories together. Thanks for sharing your slice!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323825577167758104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-84227454877237149102015-03-02T10:36:29.361-08:002015-03-02T10:36:29.361-08:00That was beautiful, powerful, and shares the truth...That was beautiful, powerful, and shares the truth of loss. Thank you for your words. I have not loss someone close to me for many years, but I could feel healing in your words.Raeilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02872184824245408370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-85963691600206710952015-03-02T10:10:55.913-08:002015-03-02T10:10:55.913-08:00Over the last decade, my husband has lost both of ...Over the last decade, my husband has lost both of his parents. Then, his brother died unexpectedly. Now, we are losing his other brother to cancer. I've lost my parents as well. Through it all, I've tried to remember what someone very wise and experienced with loss once told me: people simply need our presence. Bearing witness to such profound loss, wanting to help, feeling useless....it's so common...so frustrating and painful. Know that your company provides tremendous comfort. You're so right: all she needs is the daughter you are. I'm sure she sees your father in you too. This is a brave post. It's a gift to readers like me, too. Thank you.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013834612284846819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4665032970885491236.post-82884767628419507562015-03-02T06:23:12.619-08:002015-03-02T06:23:12.619-08:00Your post is reflective and revealing. I share in...Your post is reflective and revealing. I share in your daily conversations with your mom as I do the same and like them very much. I also share in your profound loss as I lost my grandmother this year and can likewise hear the tiredness in my mother's voice. I look forward to your other posts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com