tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294897117918822019.post7035956417064134779..comments2013-02-05T14:07:36.387-08:00Comments on Learning: LIFE IN TENNESSEE // Talking about itAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11671401327014530226noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294897117918822019.post-70254789057989537192010-08-27T05:55:23.116-07:002010-08-27T05:55:23.116-07:00Lots I could say, lovely friend, but you know my h...Lots I could say, lovely friend, but you know my heart for you, I think. =0) I will say that this comment-<br /><br />"I never took the time to process what this event in our lives meant to us and what it cost us AND WHAT IT GAVE US"<br /><br />-is an important one. It shows great maturity and heart to know that this curve ball not only cost you, but gave to you, too. You know how much my dad has been through, and how many tears have been shed, but you probably also know that I'm closer to my dad now than I've ever been, and that is something we've gained that we would never trade! <br /><br />It's inspiring to watch you wrestle life, and grow, and refuse to let your natural human tendency to run take over. I'm proud of you. I know it's not easy.leslieryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04698819659918201786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294897117918822019.post-49427564664449753412010-08-24T08:39:53.061-07:002010-08-24T08:39:53.061-07:00See? This is what I'm talking about. In talkin...See? This is what I'm talking about. In talking to friends about this and sharing my ups and downs with this and any other topic, I find encouragement and hope. I find new perspectives - like the idea that there are new memories to be made. Just because there is a new brain at work doesn't mean we won't have fun, because we will and we do! Like a DuneFest in couple weeks. :) <br /><br />When you keep the burden to yourself, you discover that you can't actually bear the weight of it by yourself. But when you share it, you discover you're not alone: others have been there and others will help you. I better stop now or this comment will become as long as another blog.<br /><br />Thanks, Lindsey!!! Sending HUGS your way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671401327014530226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5294897117918822019.post-70954861757416113532010-08-24T05:37:54.239-07:002010-08-24T05:37:54.239-07:00i'm all teary reading this. i, too, believe t...i'm all teary reading this. i, too, believe that some of this will come back with time because I have seen it in others, but it's good to prepare yourself for life without it - to fall in love with the new side of dad since you will have him for many years to come. i'm blessed to have spent time with him and got to know that super smart, sweet, compassionate, funny man! He is one of my favorite dads ever! <br /><br />On the other side, i do empathize with you deeply. I, too, fear my parents aging, me aging, because I know that with aging comes physicial difficulties. However, I know that with age comes more memories, more wisdom, more adventures - so I'm hoping the latter will pull me through the physicial mess. <br /><br />Any time you would like to talk about your dad - i'm here. He is one remarkable man. In fact, your family is pretty amazing :) I think by looking at the children he has raised, the wife he has loved, and the many projects he has accomplished, people who haven't met the "old dad" can certainly sense his presence and legacy by seeing all that surrounds him :) <br /><br />love you dearly.Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00119097158045706401noreply@blogger.com