tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13421295.post3059496915149508200..comments2023-10-31T05:07:24.826-07:00Comments on Fishing In A Dry Wash: The Answers None Of Us HaveKingfisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13207427729752082984noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13421295.post-39906820095340692702007-06-20T21:18:00.000-07:002007-06-20T21:18:00.000-07:00What they said.When I first read this, I couldn't ...What they said.<BR/><BR/>When I first read this, I couldn't comment. The deep and evident hurt were stinging, and I didnt' think there was anything I could say.<BR/><BR/>And then, they said it. Thanks ladies - you took that big knot of hurt in my throat and unravelled it for me.tiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351692108818152561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13421295.post-29204813540513674352007-06-20T17:44:00.000-07:002007-06-20T17:44:00.000-07:00Hear this, my friend - and understand.Not with you...Hear this, my friend - and understand.<BR/><BR/>Not with your ears, but with your heart.<BR/><BR/>The very fact that you WENT means more than you will ever know. The fact that you stayed, in spite of your discomfort, means even more.<BR/><BR/>As one who has recently lost a beloved family member, I can PROMISE you. More than you know, the widow - and your co-workers - will respect and appreciate you going.<BR/><BR/>Do NOT be ashamed for stepping out of your comfort zone.<BR/><BR/>They may never mention it, so I will: <BR/><BR/>THANK YOU for going.rennratthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258514296905380163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13421295.post-64384958068500463242007-06-20T17:01:00.000-07:002007-06-20T17:01:00.000-07:00There is no shame in participating in paying respe...There is no shame in participating in paying respect to a life lived, and a person loved. <BR/><BR/>When my brother died, my stepmom said "I don't know how you get through this without faith" I said "I don't know how faith would help" - I am not ashamed of that, I think you do what you can with what you have. <BR/><BR/>It was good of you to go., and better of you to write.<BR/>JCCraverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13162735846773014967noreply@blogger.com