tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post6453403754671340017..comments2023-11-02T02:32:37.421-07:00Comments on Brenda's Arizona: Wrist to wristBrenda's Arizonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17880225110712592548noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-56744210520950136372010-04-18T09:21:14.190-07:002010-04-18T09:21:14.190-07:00Wow... what a beautiful, if sad, love story.
Sam...Wow... what a beautiful, if sad, love story.<br /><br />SamHow Sam Sees Ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08305827999885588071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-57225940690562453662010-04-16T16:02:16.015-07:002010-04-16T16:02:16.015-07:00I know the story of your Dad, but now I know it in...I know the story of your Dad, but now I know it in a different way. You have a gift, Brenda. I love your stories & your pictures!franhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071645866184415683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-79774532735532147552010-04-16T07:23:13.680-07:002010-04-16T07:23:13.680-07:00Thank you all! AH and Banjomyn, yes, it was an ...Thank you all! AH and Banjomyn, yes, it was an 'anniversary' of sorts. It is funny how I can prepare myself for the 'anniversary' of his death, but April 10 was the day he went to the hospital the very last time. The memory creeped into my thoughts and would NOT let go. "Oh, pop" I cried...Brenda's Arizonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880225110712592548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-13534727900293295112010-04-16T06:43:18.210-07:002010-04-16T06:43:18.210-07:00I'm late getting to this, so I'll just say...I'm late getting to this, so I'll just say "me too" to all these comments. You've made this an interesting as well as moving story. Like AHiker, I assume this is a special time of year (I've found them difficult, but also a trigger to memories, both good and bad). Hope you pass through it in good shape--as Salinger says, "with your faculties intact."Banjo52https://www.blogger.com/profile/04342397136888422440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-23254896238875854172010-04-15T13:36:10.317-07:002010-04-15T13:36:10.317-07:00What a moving post....What a moving post....Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-83979266901967698522010-04-15T13:05:56.470-07:002010-04-15T13:05:56.470-07:00Beautiful and touching. I'm glad your parents...Beautiful and touching. I'm glad your parents had 17 more years together.Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-31379624502879105792010-04-14T17:17:08.036-07:002010-04-14T17:17:08.036-07:00What a wrenching essay - but one of hope nonethele...What a wrenching essay - but one of hope nonetheless. Your Father and Mother have given your Family a gift - dedication and love can never be taken from us.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-71596495373138006542010-04-14T04:58:53.208-07:002010-04-14T04:58:53.208-07:00Beautifully written and very moving. What a wonde...Beautifully written and very moving. What a wonderful gift those seventeen years were.Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-79835741115569853042010-04-13T22:28:48.980-07:002010-04-13T22:28:48.980-07:00We often forget about the pulse in the wrist... wh...We often forget about the pulse in the wrist... when speaking about life and death.<br />A very touching evocation.Thérèsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354559064351144704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-15127926493214630632010-04-13T21:04:08.569-07:002010-04-13T21:04:08.569-07:00I'm guessing this is his birthday or the anniv...I'm guessing this is his birthday or the anniversary of his death. Such warmth and love you bring to his memory, allowing us the gift of knowing him as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-37852504642714102582010-04-13T20:39:49.201-07:002010-04-13T20:39:49.201-07:00This post was absolutely beautiful!This post was absolutely beautiful!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-44472485298972001272010-04-13T18:58:39.055-07:002010-04-13T18:58:39.055-07:00oh Brenda, I too am glad your parents had more tim...oh Brenda, I too am glad your parents had more time together. I really have enjoyed getting to know you and your family via the images and your beautiful writing.<br /><br />hugs from cali.<br />Laurasealaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12337427103153575286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-43377078659872023152010-04-13T16:31:00.444-07:002010-04-13T16:31:00.444-07:00I have no words to convey the feeling i have from ...I have no words to convey the feeling i have from reading this piece.<br /><br />My thoughts are with you and yours.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04219479223227928561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-37799690314911452752010-04-13T16:22:29.745-07:002010-04-13T16:22:29.745-07:00You are a gifted writer, Brenda, and the love for ...You are a gifted writer, Brenda, and the love for your parents shines right through!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Jo and StellaStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04890014621743537798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-21306202992740120842010-04-13T15:13:03.531-07:002010-04-13T15:13:03.531-07:00What a tear-jerker, you have such a way with words...What a tear-jerker, you have such a way with words, makes it even sadder.Joanne Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812083357123365446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734461371716454022.post-42701225615776548562010-04-13T15:12:06.700-07:002010-04-13T15:12:06.700-07:00Oh Brenda, I am speechless. I am so glad your dad...Oh Brenda, I am speechless. I am so glad your dad woke up to spend 17 more years with his family. And so sad that the day arrived to seperate him from you (for now.) I hope cherished mermories can bring you and yours solace and the laughter you shared will soften the loss.<br /><br />This is a beautifully written eulogy. Thank you for sharing that poemCyndi and Stumpyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15945219976457829612noreply@blogger.com