Comments on: “He’s Okay”

By: thegypsymama

thegypsymama — Wed, 20 May 2009 15:31:32 +0000

Yes. Absolutely,beautifully, painfully, truthfully put! The agonizing vulnerability of parenthood undoes me anytime I think about friends who have lost (scratch that) had a child taken from them way too soon. How does one protect against that? How does one deal? Natalie Grant has a great line in her song "Held" - "to think that Providence would take a child from his mother while she prays, is appalling." Somehow there is comfort in having your pain validated. This post is wonderful because it is so genuine. And it resonate with those of us who might not know Maddie's story, but have lived one that is too painfully similar. And in the face of death, I think only truth and honesty will do. Thanks for sharing both. thegypsymamas last blog post..On the Go

By: Audubon Ron

Audubon Ron — Sun, 10 May 2009 02:34:10 +0000

Well now, don’t I like these digs. Been awhile my girl friend. I’m just gonna sit over there and put my feet on the furniture. Haven’t seen real Bwoobs in a some time. unless I look into the mirror, hardy har, just about lost you for good, wonder’in where you was. This feels good. Good vibs. I’m gonna cry. Missed you. Come over and visit and see a pic of my duck Kaiser in the post Sunday Afternoon. Old freak’in home week for me.

Audubon Rons last blog post..Motherfucker?��Ǩ�Ѣs Day

By: VDog

VDog — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:47:03 +0000

chills

lovely, darling

By: Jenni

Jenni — Thu, 07 May 2009 15:50:29 +0000

Well said. It’s rather selfish to think that our mere words can “fix” such a heartbreaking situation.

By: Amo

Amo — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:59:11 +0000

That's the thing with humans. We always think that we have to 'have something to say'. Like silence and a hug isn't enough. Like showing your support in your own little internet world needs some icing. Some words of encouragement sent to those who don't want encouraging. Maybe they want the silence. Maybe they want to cry, to think, to scream at the top of their fucking lungs. I know I did. And it was just my mom I had lost. Not a child. Thank God. Amos last blog post..To get my mind off ALL the batman underwear I've had to wash in the past 3 hours despite the fact I've reminded him EVERY 30 MINUTES to GO POTTY...

By: ms. chnages pants while driving

ms. chnages pants while driving — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:34:45 +0000

fucking right. i remember after my dad died, i kept wondering… yeah but WHAT is he doing? who is he with? is he okay? and i can’t imagine those feelings for my child. i wonder what maddie’s doing. who she’s doing them with. and it breaks my fucking heart because heather and mike are IN it.

beautiful post.

By: Joie at Canned Laughter

Joie at Canned Laughter — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:13:08 +0000

That's the thing about words of comfort when the unthinkable happens. Despite the best intent, they are often like pouring salt in the wound. When my sister lost her 3 year old child, the clumsy condolences and bum advice put her through the wringer for years. And that wound? It won't heal. I think it's important to respect that. Joie at Canned Laughters last blog post..Sexy Book Meme

By: Ree

Ree — Wed, 06 May 2009 17:12:55 +0000

Pass it over here next. Rees last blog post..10th Birthday - Past In Polaroids 22

By: Heather @Domestic Extraordinaire

Heather @Domestic Extraordinaire — Wed, 06 May 2009 16:59:23 +0000

You said it perfectly. P.S. Glad to hear that he was okay. Heather @Domestic Extraordinaires last blog post..Tuesday-the Giveaway Post

By: Amazing Greis

Amazing Greis — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:06:21 +0000

Agreed, 100%. She had the BEST here at home with the the parents that loved and adored her! Yes, she is definitely in a "good" place now, but is it better? Can that really be the word to describe it? Amazing Greiss last blog post..I &hearts Faces - Week 17

By: Veronica

Veronica — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:51:44 +0000

Yes. THIS. She's in a better place? Well fuck. I don't think better is a good word to use at all. It's not like her life down here sucked. Sigh. (((hugs))) Sometimes words are clumsy. Veronicas last blog post..Just Asking

By: Al_Pal

Al_Pal — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:33:36 +0000

OH geez. If only heaven/the afterlife *could* send a strong, clear message like that. Guh.

By: Clair

Clair — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:11:43 +0000

And send that bottle my way when you're done. Crisis loves company, and I have a lot of crisising to do this year. Clairs last blog post..Mermaid in a swim cap