tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post6201787224103938295..comments2024-01-10T10:42:35.978-05:00Comments on SweetPotatoClaire: on hope and gratitudeamandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-35264886311691510372014-04-10T11:23:38.569-04:002014-04-10T11:23:38.569-04:00you are a sweet soul, Stephinie! thank you for the...you are a sweet soul, Stephinie! thank you for the love and prayers, we still have a long road ahead.<br />xoamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-67689333087155873192014-04-10T11:22:45.293-04:002014-04-10T11:22:45.293-04:00so happy to have possibly played a part, however s...so happy to have possibly played a part, however small, in bringing some ease into your world. oh how I look forward to it, too!<br />xoamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-49235695644050976692014-04-10T11:21:14.761-04:002014-04-10T11:21:14.761-04:00thank you, Jenny~ yes a bit of radio silence in al...thank you, Jenny~ yes a bit of radio silence in all this, to be sure. writing helps me work through things so very much but there's been precious little time for it. I've started journaling for hours while I sit with her, in hopes it will help sort out her 'lost' days.amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-90679714903090193132014-04-10T11:19:24.391-04:002014-04-10T11:19:24.391-04:00I am so sorry for your loss, Karla~ I hope you are...I am so sorry for your loss, Karla~ I hope you are doing alright and finding some peace. amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-52049788119963336872014-04-10T11:18:36.156-04:002014-04-10T11:18:36.156-04:00thank you, karen~ feel free to share with me any w...thank you, karen~ feel free to share with me any words of wisdom regarding your having been there and what helped you while you were in that terrible space. xoamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-28026738401048109992014-04-10T11:17:28.945-04:002014-04-10T11:17:28.945-04:00thank you, Marcela~ looking forward to the brighte...thank you, Marcela~ looking forward to the brighter days, for sure. I truly believe they are coming, just ever so slowly. Claire had so much fun getting things together for the swap, I will post about it soon.<br />xoamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-78239508516324154352014-04-10T11:16:15.051-04:002014-04-10T11:16:15.051-04:00I agree Tracey, the world is strangely large and s...I agree Tracey, the world is strangely large and small all at once. thank you for your kind words and for your concern~ xoamandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481345314712596782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-13380466961805434522014-04-10T08:31:12.003-04:002014-04-10T08:31:12.003-04:00Oh my goodness. I cried through this..... such an ...Oh my goodness. I cried through this..... such an incredibly difficult time for you all. I adore my mama in the same way..... sending you all love and prayers and continued recovery..... xo~Stephiniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15132605618075175372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-60838410053474000032014-04-08T13:09:59.777-04:002014-04-08T13:09:59.777-04:00Amanda, I reread this post this morning. Why? B...Amanda, I reread this post this morning. Why? Because it struck me that while you write from a profoundly personal and unique situation, you write of something so many have dealt with in their lives. The universal truth that we struggle with the illnesses of those we love the most ... that we endure such hardships for those we love the most. You could have been writing my story (although my story ended differently). I thank you for writing this post. Without realizing it, I think you inspired me to look through pictures of my mom. It eased an ache I've been feeling lately. I feel closer to her today than I have felt in awhile. Your story is beautiful and full of hope and promise. I look forward to the day you write about Claire and your mom's (and yours) days of fun and learning about each other!~ in the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140425933740462770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-60534668538525488942014-04-07T23:56:49.762-04:002014-04-07T23:56:49.762-04:00I'm just reading this now and my goodness, I d...I'm just reading this now and my goodness, I don't know you personally but wish I could give you a great big hug! Hoping your Mama is healing and I'm sending lots of positive thoughts your way. summerhttp://www.summerplayshouse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-75551547987333792792014-04-07T11:33:10.676-04:002014-04-07T11:33:10.676-04:00There is nothing in this world that does your soul...There is nothing in this world that does your soul more than hope does. I will hope for you! I am so grateful for you that your mom, your best friend, is healing. Yay!~ in the Middlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140425933740462770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-74596823274544681332014-04-06T21:21:06.281-04:002014-04-06T21:21:06.281-04:00Oh Amanda! I know it has been a few days since you...Oh Amanda! I know it has been a few days since you posted this update. I hope she has continued to improve. My thoughts will be with you, her and your family. Dawn Suzettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483805832809961369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-62407224725521506672014-04-06T12:44:06.648-04:002014-04-06T12:44:06.648-04:00oh amanda, i am so sorry about all of this... i wa...oh amanda, i am so sorry about all of this... i was worried about you... with the way you had been "missing".... i have been constantly hoping for the best... but i was worried. i am so glad that you are slowly moving out of the dark seas toward the light. my thoughts are still with you... friend :)jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09603715564588824506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-7034764712458948462014-04-05T23:19:28.382-04:002014-04-05T23:19:28.382-04:00Sharing with you in this experience. Your ablility...Sharing with you in this experience. Your ablility to express and deeply reflect is so healing...for you and your beautiful family!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11222532752694205564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-54982132493423225252014-04-05T21:22:02.194-04:002014-04-05T21:22:02.194-04:00Feeling your pain & sharing your hope. I cont...Feeling your pain & sharing your hope. I continue to pray healing life to your mom's lungs. May every day bring more strength to her. <br /><br />Hugs to you.Sandra Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033871929613580880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-77102069156765824512014-04-05T19:55:49.653-04:002014-04-05T19:55:49.653-04:00I am so sorry i coukdnt be with her, i have dealt ...I am so sorry i coukdnt be with her, i have dealt with my own loss, thankful Terri is betterkarlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-29159677080847215112014-04-05T13:29:52.338-04:002014-04-05T13:29:52.338-04:00Amanda, I am so happy to hear your mom is doing be...Amanda, I am so happy to hear your mom is doing better. It is personal and such a hard time, I feel honored and thankful you've shared with us. In hopes we can make a closer and smaller world, my thoughts are with you. Thinking of you and your family and for brighter days ahead. Marcela : Naturally Fun Dayshttp://naturallyfundays.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-78272791822642731152014-04-05T10:26:26.450-04:002014-04-05T10:26:26.450-04:00Thank you for sharing your life and I'm ever s...Thank you for sharing your life and I'm ever so grateful your mom is well and getting better! I have been in your shoes and know all that you have felt. May blessings keep following your mother and you in the following weeks :)karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-17951098999717879272014-04-05T09:25:27.456-04:002014-04-05T09:25:27.456-04:00Been thinking about you and your mother. What a d...Been thinking about you and your mother. What a difficult time. I am sorry. But, I am very glad to hear she is doing so much better!! That is wonderful!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558750124464448773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-13621851897870733942014-04-05T08:53:09.996-04:002014-04-05T08:53:09.996-04:00So happy to hear you mom is doing better. I will c...So happy to hear you mom is doing better. I will continue to keep her and you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-80575230225605444932014-04-05T06:53:47.035-04:002014-04-05T06:53:47.035-04:00It must be a great relief that your Mum is doing a...It must be a great relief that your Mum is doing a little better. You are in my prayers.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-47265914607005874742014-04-04T21:27:14.315-04:002014-04-04T21:27:14.315-04:00I'm so glad your mom is doing better. Ive been...I'm so glad your mom is doing better. Ive been anxiously waiting for a post with news. May God bless your Mom and family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-3496328533191781202014-04-04T20:41:58.547-04:002014-04-04T20:41:58.547-04:00I know your story is a deeply personnel one and I ...I know your story is a deeply personnel one and I must tell you I am thankful you have shared this journey. This is a big world, but it's a small world too. We all need to be here for each other, even if it's only with prayers and healing thoughts. I'm overjoyed that your mama is getting better Amanda and I hope you have some time to heal too, stress is a real nasty witch and you have had more than your share. Hugs to you!Tracey ~ Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575854515384481573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-7891924077026121202014-04-04T20:18:34.876-04:002014-04-04T20:18:34.876-04:00Oh, my, what a story. What an awful thing to have...Oh, my, what a story. What an awful thing to have to live through. But I'm so happy to hear that things are looking up! This makes me want to go visit my mom and give her a huge hug!!!CityHouseStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09039802649132741105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7309722443288951322.post-82270375948341363242014-04-04T20:15:01.988-04:002014-04-04T20:15:01.988-04:00Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! Thank you God!!!Yayyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!! Thank you God!!!Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13561468028747185873noreply@blogger.com