tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post4852177904869435509..comments2024-01-18T00:32:55.427-06:00Comments on my cozy book nook: Rebirth...Mollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-66340429607639393232013-04-11T18:52:09.382-05:002013-04-11T18:52:09.382-05:00I'm so happy to hear that you are doing better...I'm so happy to hear that you are doing better. You are so right, grief takes many forms and it's different for everyone and different with every loss. Yours came at a time of life that's already hard for women with so many changes in life. You truly are blessed with all you have. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-10080426433730845712013-04-03T19:00:53.338-05:002013-04-03T19:00:53.338-05:00Molly, you are truly amazing and always seem to in...Molly, you are truly amazing and always seem to inspire me with every post. I think these middle years are harder than we ever imagined and losing loved ones only make the normal changes and transitions of our children growing up and leaving us, more difficult. I'm glad you had some respite and are feeling more refreshed. I look forward to hearing all about your journey and where it leads you next.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01739982274914536036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-69716815282024819042013-04-02T12:24:17.413-05:002013-04-02T12:24:17.413-05:00What a beautiful post, Molly. Thank you for sharin...What a beautiful post, Molly. Thank you for sharing. I know it hasn't been an easy time for you and I can't even imagine the difficulties you've faced. Our experiences of late are so different and yet I can't help but relate to what you've felt and gone through on some level.<br /><br />I met with my therapist for postpartum depression for the last time the week before last, and I treated myself to a handmade afghan to "celebrate". I've always wanted one of my own (not talented enough to make one myself), and I like the symbolism--a blanket to comfort and warm me. A reminder to take care of and be gentle with myself.<br /><br />For a long while there, I felt truly consumed and lost . . . Having lost my dad during that time as well didn't help. I tried to keep a brave face, but even that crumpled in the end.<br /><br />I want you to know how much your words mean to me and how lucky I feel to know you. You are an amazing woman. Sending big hugs your way.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-33907196719584963732013-04-02T09:53:41.323-05:002013-04-02T09:53:41.323-05:00Molly, your honesty is absolutely refreshing.
Th...Molly, your honesty is absolutely refreshing. <br /><br />There is a lot in this post. Let me just comment on one aspect, that of grief. <br /><br />I lost my youngest daughter (she was stillborn) 13 years ago and my mom 6 years ago. The grief for both was very different and is still going on in some way or other. My daughter's death was totally unexpected and very hard to cope with; my mom's death was a relief because she didn't have to suffer anymore. I shed many tears for my daughter and almost none for my mom. But I miss my mom very much, I think of her every day. I had always thought that one day I can finally cry, but that has never happened - and I have no idea why. My daughter's stillbirth still hurts, and no, time is no healer. At all. It does get easier, but it doesn't heal. Sometimes I wonder whether it has made me numb in some kind of way.<br /><br />Blogging, painting, photography have helped me. It feels good to write about my mom. I haven't written about my youngest yet. I have no idea whether I ever will.<br /><br />There is so much in your post that I could comment on, but that would be way too much in this space. It was good to read this because I can relate.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-51927146921767956742013-04-02T06:07:51.894-05:002013-04-02T06:07:51.894-05:00I think with every decade or stage in our lives, w...I think with every decade or stage in our lives, we go through trials that test our mettle. I think the key is keeping your family close, keeping God close, and allowing yourself time for breaks. And you are doing all these things! Like Candace said it has been a rough time for you, but you have come out the other side a stronger woman. I look forward to hearing more from you!!Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-8454920958568234232013-04-02T06:04:15.692-05:002013-04-02T06:04:15.692-05:00Happy you feel a new sense of direction and purpos...Happy you feel a new sense of direction and purpose. Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-32497091174988054832013-04-02T05:27:09.561-05:002013-04-02T05:27:09.561-05:00What a rough few years, but I hope that you are in...What a rough few years, but I hope that you are indeed seeing the joy again.Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7736127069847988207.post-38825007857713870022013-04-01T22:07:05.620-05:002013-04-01T22:07:05.620-05:00So nice to see you back, Molly! Sometimes the road...So nice to see you back, Molly! Sometimes the road life leads us on is full of bumps and potholes. Glad to see you stuck with it and are finding a beautiful place to be in now.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00823616282284779390noreply@blogger.com