tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post3846840268350095855..comments2023-09-22T03:32:33.934-07:00Comments on Half Soled Boots: Speaking of noses...Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10704810407872873565noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-77161488387366596652010-05-25T18:28:04.165-07:002010-05-25T18:28:04.165-07:00I don't think anyone knows how to lose someone...I don't think anyone knows how to lose someone they love...and it certainly doesn't get any easier the more losses one deals with. All we can do is be there and not hide from the pain. Which, it seems, is exactly what you are doing. Thinking of you both.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478839034249164862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-45537972774324808652010-05-20T08:44:50.596-07:002010-05-20T08:44:50.596-07:00I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. There are...I'm so sorry to hear your sad news. There are no words to make it better. Just being there will be a wonderful comfort for Sandy. <br /><br />In a strange way, the seemingly mundane act of sitting quietly and knitting assumes tremendous importance in such situations. When my dad passed away, my mum and I sat together later and did a crossword. It was a 'normal' thing to do in completely abnormal circumstances.<br /><br />There is no handbook for this and there is no right way to behave or feel.<br /><br />God bless you all.Susie Hewerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446490339682809302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-4419677581986227612010-05-20T02:43:10.916-07:002010-05-20T02:43:10.916-07:00Yes, it usually boils down to muddling through. T...Yes, it usually boils down to muddling through. That's more of an art than anyone admits.<br /><br />Muddling through, and allowing other people to give the little bits of comfort they can, and keeping sight of small delights even in the dark times. Mothers, in my experience, tend to come out ahead, because they will not let the small things fall apart.<br /><br />And knowing that one has done what was needful. Being with isn't a universal gift, or one that is universally practised. Being with and knitting is a gift with a light touch.Baba Yaganoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-28849594259181303632010-05-18T07:31:18.065-07:002010-05-18T07:31:18.065-07:00Knit, Knit, Knit away ... it doesn't matter wh...Knit, Knit, Knit away ... it doesn't matter what you are doing with your hands, being there for her is an act of the heart and that's what's important.Dave Hingsburgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-7151253213021922022010-05-18T04:56:19.103-07:002010-05-18T04:56:19.103-07:00Strength to you. You don't have to know how - ...Strength to you. You don't have to know how - being there is the greatest gift... xoxomelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13192297068158862693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-13346134709874201722010-05-17T20:38:09.303-07:002010-05-17T20:38:09.303-07:00a) I love it that you consider that sweater a simp...a) I love it that you consider that sweater a simple knit. For me, it would not be a simple knit. I'd frown over the hood all day even without the colorwork added to it. And button bands, gah.<br /><br />b) Sad. Sad. Sad. Sad. Sad. I'm sure you're right. There's no good way to lose a friend. There's not even a tolerable one. Sucks.<br /><br />c) I do like the image of you sitting there knitting with her, though. I wonder if part of what she likes about it is the sound.<br /><br />d) Dude, coupons! Where was I? I'm on that mailing list and I missed out. Sigh. Guess I need another one.lizbonhttp://girlwich.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-52519088617522459122010-05-17T19:33:31.698-07:002010-05-17T19:33:31.698-07:00There really isn't much I can say, but I'l...There really isn't much I can say, but I'll be thinking of you and of Sandy.Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609303563648969281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-41299527760828928302010-05-17T19:21:18.088-07:002010-05-17T19:21:18.088-07:00Prayers for you and for Sandy and for Sandy's ...Prayers for you and for Sandy and for Sandy's family. And so very much love, and some long-ass-distance hugs.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01409709212362887409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-7759416898507586512010-05-17T12:25:09.210-07:002010-05-17T12:25:09.210-07:00Don't know what to say beyond my heart hurts f...Don't know what to say beyond my heart hurts for you & your friend. Supportive thoughts headed your way.Emilyhttp://www.familytrunkproject.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-58573820196423134372010-05-17T10:09:45.412-07:002010-05-17T10:09:45.412-07:00So sorry to hear about Sandy, thinking of you lots...So sorry to hear about Sandy, thinking of you lots and praying that God will grant you strength as you are there for your friend.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699508634523861207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-79603877973024103202010-05-17T10:05:53.860-07:002010-05-17T10:05:53.860-07:00Ah, my dear. Knit a beautiful sweater. Comfort you...Ah, my dear. Knit a beautiful sweater. Comfort your friend and yourself with each stitch.<br /><br />I'm here. Call anytime.katehttp://0521kt.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-13744801168520324722010-05-17T09:40:05.076-07:002010-05-17T09:40:05.076-07:00I'm so sorry for your friend and you. Good fo...I'm so sorry for your friend and you. Good for you to have the courage and compassion to be there...a lot of so called friends bolt, not wanting to deal with their own discomfort.<br /><br />Elizabeth Berg has written several fiction books on the topic. One I remember is Talk Before Sleep. I read it when I lost a friend to breast cancer a dozen or so years ago.<br /><br />bless you...Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16226371437929271405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34819224.post-55648237819173760962010-05-17T09:38:10.835-07:002010-05-17T09:38:10.835-07:00So much of life seems to be based on muddling thro...So much of life seems to be based on muddling through.<br /><br />My heart goes out to you and to Sandy. I wish there were more I could do.Geek Knitterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02105912427590222816noreply@blogger.com