tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post6977943497476752507..comments2023-05-22T10:04:20.280+01:00Comments on Gone Beading: Pause in Advent 2014: Week Two - Being PresentRedSetterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16273883309628093072noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-65738428371920736042014-12-19T12:40:49.324+00:002014-12-19T12:40:49.324+00:00I am so sad to read about the distress of your mot...I am so sad to read about the distress of your mother's stage of illness. Even if your mother is not recognising you as her daughter I am sure at some level her consciousness somehow knew what you were doing and sensed your love, even if she cannot express it appropriately. Even though you felt useless, rest assured you were not.<br />It breaks my heart to know that you are both suffering so, and I admire your strength, patience and courage in the way you deal with it. Thank you for the lessons you give us by demonstrating the power of presence and for the thoughtful reflection this Advent season.<br />Hugs and hugs and hugs xxxJodiebodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11377052537742885631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-82541854610193635192014-12-14T16:58:00.879+00:002014-12-14T16:58:00.879+00:00What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your...What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your heart, your story, and your anguish in regard to your mother and her struggle. I am moved by your words and reminded of how important our presence is. Thank you.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-11531004525179713722014-12-14T16:57:54.063+00:002014-12-14T16:57:54.063+00:00What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your...What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing your heart, your story, and your anguish in regard to your mother and her struggle. I am moved by your words and reminded of how important our presence is. Thank you.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-9673779279281362852014-12-14T16:11:42.124+00:002014-12-14T16:11:42.124+00:00Sometimes, just being present is all you can do.Sometimes, just being present is all you can do.Garyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357848598127011881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-79559486501685512672014-12-14T15:27:31.552+00:002014-12-14T15:27:31.552+00:00You were there. You cared, you waited and you list...You were there. You cared, you waited and you listened. That is beyond what many of us do and God knows that and your mother knew it too, though it took her time to accept a shoulder to lean on.xxKezziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15705356707599121605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-70658322948078022432014-12-14T14:24:14.351+00:002014-12-14T14:24:14.351+00:00What a blessing you are by giving your prescience ...What a blessing you are by giving your prescience to your Mother. It sounded like a terrible situation, and heart wrenching for you as you sat on that staircase. Your waiting there, seemingly alone and stolid, was such a gift you gave. Perhaps it was one of the greatest gifts you gave this Advent season.<br /><br />You and your mother will be in my prayers.Nancy McCarrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12867768046703596688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-6770648734370605382014-12-10T22:45:17.853+00:002014-12-10T22:45:17.853+00:00I wish that I had something wonderful to say to ma...I wish that I had something wonderful to say to make it all better, but I don't and I can't. What I can say is that I am sure that you are doing a wonderful job of dealing with all this even though it is so incredibly hard. It is no fun, but I wish that I could make it all better for you and your Mum. I am sending massive hugs and love to you and I am here if you need someone to "talk" to. xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-43010330794225852752014-12-10T17:02:35.500+00:002014-12-10T17:02:35.500+00:00God bless you, for your love and patience - may He...God bless you, for your love and patience - may He be with you in these awful moments, as you support her through the hell she is experiencing. Weeping with you - and remember that there are lots of us praying for you and sending virtual hugs through the ether. Thank you SO much for writing your very poignant Pause during such a difficult time. Blessings xxAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-67803550226738544032014-12-10T13:56:19.235+00:002014-12-10T13:56:19.235+00:00Hugs ....a bit wet through the tears,but hugs anyw...Hugs ....a bit wet through the tears,but hugs anyway.<br />Jane xxxxJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-15570540742551517022014-12-10T13:02:49.656+00:002014-12-10T13:02:49.656+00:00This might be the most poignant, and beautiful pos...This might be the most poignant, and beautiful post you have ever written. I am in awe of your ability to see things through with your Mother as I know you are the only one doing so. It must have been so distressing feeling you were not able to help, but by being there you were a significant help and you brought her back down. Bless her heart, but mostly bless yours because she does not know who she is when in that state, but you do.<br />Sending you the biggest hug ever,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7003287470150865297.post-89133919465718542882014-12-10T08:53:32.287+00:002014-12-10T08:53:32.287+00:00Beautifully put! I have no words to say that will...Beautifully put! I have no words to say that will help you or your mother but as you say just being present is often all that we can offer. You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Marigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.com