tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599655836040142750.post3192788123210871144..comments2023-07-31T09:35:21.967-04:00Comments on Fresh Widow: One Christmas with CancerSupa Dupa Freshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07659738264922395349noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599655836040142750.post-54132009982610835682010-01-09T22:19:47.116-05:002010-01-09T22:19:47.116-05:00What a beautiful post, about a magical time. I ad...What a beautiful post, about a magical time. I admire Charlene and her husband's bravery, and ability to share themselves with their friends.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07711099868038554656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599655836040142750.post-53097607693495805942010-01-08T12:15:15.242-05:002010-01-08T12:15:15.242-05:00wNs and Dan,
Thank YOU for letting me hear that t...wNs and Dan,<br /><br />Thank YOU for letting me hear that those gifts were real and shared, even though I haven't thought about them in a long time. <br /><br />We need every bit we can this time of year, don't we?<br /><br />X<br /><br />SupaSupa Dupa Freshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659738264922395349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599655836040142750.post-16274061986701326922010-01-07T19:44:12.724-05:002010-01-07T19:44:12.724-05:00What a wonderful and powerful message in your post...What a wonderful and powerful message in your post. I look back on my journey with my husbands cancer, and while it took him away from me, I do recognized the gifts that came with it. I am especially pleased that my children were able to experience the grace and beauty of being present to someone as they are dying. There was so much love and attention given to Michael, that we reserved most of our tears for after he was gone.<br /><br />Your story reassures me that this will remain with them throughout their lives.<br /><br />Thank you for that.<br /><br />DanDanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02218009891182171803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3599655836040142750.post-40219874691477259612010-01-07T17:15:07.183-05:002010-01-07T17:15:07.183-05:00beautiful. i never knew anyone like Charlene. ma...beautiful. i never knew anyone like Charlene. maybe one day i will.<br /><br />i do have vivid memories of living with my mom at the hospital for the 6 months her cancer held reign. i remember the people i brushed elbows with when my mom was transferred to ICU time and again. you'd see them and then they'd leave either due to remission or the death of their loved one. it was a lonely, depressing time and yet i will never regret being there for my mother whatever our relationship was and had been. the nurses, patients, and relatives i met taught me more than i could have ever learned at 20. i carry those lessons with me.<br /><br />i love what you wrote. it comes from the memories your heart carries. it also comes from your mind, not your brain. the two should never be confused. i think during the next couple of weeks when i feel the roller coaster crest for the fast plunge into sadness i will come back here and read this again.<br /><br />here's to Charlene and everyone like her. here's to those who create joy when fear and sadness embroider the edges of everyday life. i've been having a sad day today. you've joggled memories loose from a time that has a lot i can draw from. you had no way of knowing what domino your words would knock over and that makes it all the more a gift. thank you.abandonedsoulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020499806998154330noreply@blogger.com