tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post4850343132757640750..comments2023-05-19T04:46:54.536-07:00Comments on Beautiful rubbish:: Lonely: Honoring Papa (Five-Minute Friday)Amber Cadenashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-64503020061489033212013-08-13T07:53:22.801-07:002013-08-13T07:53:22.801-07:00Dear Amber, I am so sorry for the pain that contin...Dear Amber, I am so sorry for the pain that continues as you mourn the loss of your special papa. I can only imagine what a difficult time this is. Again here right in the middle of your pain, you express your ongoing story through tangible objects you can hold and smell -- the baseball glove, the book inscribed with your dad's handwriting....Beautiful, my friend. And that line: "memories alone are lonely" taps something in a way I've never understood it. It's why remembering touches something sacred and holy and painful all at once. I love you, friend, and I'm praying for you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-47903624777743174282013-08-11T21:25:22.697-07:002013-08-11T21:25:22.697-07:00I'm glad we could talk yesterday, Mom. I can&...I'm glad we could talk yesterday, Mom. I can't even begin to express how grateful I am that you are in my life, that you are here near me in Seattle for this season. You are such a treasure to me. xoxoxoAmber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-77363830122379354442013-08-11T21:23:35.346-07:002013-08-11T21:23:35.346-07:00Thank you so much for "hearing" me - it&...Thank you so much for "hearing" me - it's an honor. My dad and I certainly had a complex relationship, more deep and intimate in the few years before he died. We do miss his presence, very much. Blessings to you and your loved ones...Amber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-83918168990191214392013-08-11T21:20:08.065-07:002013-08-11T21:20:08.065-07:00Thank you :-)Thank you :-)Amber Cadenashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16495600314886616325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-84370594553009632392013-08-11T09:23:22.212-07:002013-08-11T09:23:22.212-07:00 As we talked about yesterday, the pain of losing ... As we talked about yesterday, the pain of losing Papa is something that goes on and on. It is painfully highlighted in August as we relive the memories. He was very precious in all of our lives and will always be missed.<br />Thank you for once again writing a beautiful tribute to a special man.<br />Love you so, so much!!!JONNAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17692328897527256991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-56330593666492855922013-08-10T10:03:08.251-07:002013-08-10T10:03:08.251-07:00This is beautiful - so full of emotion and imagery...This is beautiful - so full of emotion and imagery. I really get a sense of the deep and intimate relationship you shared with your Papa. So sorry for your aching heart and for your family's loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7693390593188122891.post-70516568514016681902013-08-10T09:03:05.324-07:002013-08-10T09:03:05.324-07:00Beautifully written...Beautifully written...SarahJaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15465954030773502482noreply@blogger.com