tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post5321638375090595666..comments2022-11-10T01:00:18.004-08:00Comments on Everybody Loves a Story: From Ashes to BeautyEva Gibsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000379829072360401noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-73550143152116357982011-03-17T14:11:19.384-07:002011-03-17T14:11:19.384-07:00Oh, Mumsie--I read this and my heart is broken. (...Oh, Mumsie--I read this and my heart is broken. ((hugs)) You are an amazing, wonderful lady. I love you SO much.Beth Niquettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12123973998090266918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-63940936241876963112011-03-10T19:29:49.812-08:002011-03-10T19:29:49.812-08:00My heart is deeply touched by your precious commen...My heart is deeply touched by your precious comments. It helps so to know that others have walked where you have walked and that they understand. Each one of you has encouraged me so very much. I felt loved and cared for when I read all your comments. <br /><br />You are loved and I thank God for each one of you and willingness to share your thoughts and heart. Love, EvaEva Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000379829072360401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-8481382248786195342011-03-10T16:33:14.302-08:002011-03-10T16:33:14.302-08:00I wish I had your faith. I have faith that my mot...I wish I had your faith. I have faith that my mothers strong faith carried over. I am the only one lefdt out of a family of 10 and I lost my son at thge age of 42. great heartfelt is all I can say.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272388069537746789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-34145955006106374762011-03-10T15:23:47.734-08:002011-03-10T15:23:47.734-08:00Thanks for sharing this terribly sad time of your ...Thanks for sharing this terribly sad time of your life.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106461789118388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-1439185754645050112011-03-10T10:47:23.312-08:002011-03-10T10:47:23.312-08:00Hi Eva,
I too am a friend of Beth's, but also...Hi Eva,<br /><br />I too am a friend of Beth's, but also of Dow. After many years, I was blessed with the fortune of coming across some of my dear high school friends, which Beth was one of. <br /><br />Like uptoyoutodaytoo said, Beth is a wonder, but she's also an inspiration, and supporting friend. After seeing your blog, and reading your words, I can see that the apple has not fallen far from the tree. :)<br /><br />Upon reuniting with Beth again, she told me of Dow, and it was hard to hear, as well as to write here, as I remember his laugh, tall lanky body, and how he smiled all the time. I don't know why, but God had to have a purpose for bringing him to Heaven at such a young age.<br /><br />But, I also can feel, and to a small degree, understand your pain. My daughters were taken from me, not through death, but through games that their mom played with thier minds. And, probably like you, nothing can take them from my daily thoughts, or sooth the pain from missing them.<br /><br />I have a feeling, that your well written words are a comfort to many, as well as an inspiration too. And, I look forward to reading more!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings in this post.<br /><br />God Bless,<br />RonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01565643675832925060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-51633949630279750602011-03-09T22:38:32.491-08:002011-03-09T22:38:32.491-08:00Hi, Eva, I am a good friend of your daughter, Bet...Hi, Eva, I am a good friend of your daughter, Beth; she is a wonder.<br /><br />I like your writing. I am sorry you have had to go through such sorrows. Sorrow is and it is not for us to say God is wrong in allowing it...(Oswald Chambers) I think of those words when I am having a day where loss is closer than I want it to be. I will be reading more of what you think about. The pictures are great!uptoyoutodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17055777675255818689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-55031026438395528462011-03-09T18:27:13.302-08:002011-03-09T18:27:13.302-08:00Omgsh' Eva,
The story you wrote also brings m...Omgsh' Eva, <br />The story you wrote also brings me back to a time when a mantra of emotions flooded my soul, piercing my heart and pain escalating. I asked God.. why take Daddy now.. please let him stay? He is only 67yr old?<br />Four yrs. later, laying in my bed sobbing.. God please don't take my big brother away either. I NEED him, please heal him and let him stay with us just for a bit longer.<br /> Yes, it has been yrs, but the pain is still here as I write this. (even though I thought it was gone or not felt as hard). <br /> God gave me his grace, and carried me past and beyond the hurt, and fears of loss.<br /> I now carry my love for them deep within me everyday. In my paintings. Yes, some say they see 'sadness' within the eyes of my paintings?.. Perhaps it is the loss, but hopefully when they look at the lips they will see a gentle smile.. <br />I am so sorry of your pain and I share in it tonight with you.<br />Hugs, Darlene ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-69641486847675903962011-03-09T08:20:25.120-08:002011-03-09T08:20:25.120-08:00Oh such a story that as human beings we feel no on...Oh such a story that as human beings we feel no one should have to live through. But God gives us each a journey to travel. We know not how long or short or how many twists or turns, or even how many storms we will go through... but one thing we know for sure is that beyond even the darkest time's is God's Light shinning for each of us to follow... Even above the darkest clouds, the hardest storms... it is there... He, is there... <br />As God's Holy Spirit enters into us we no longer carry the same fears... As Jesus has taught us and brought us to God's door... the door of eternal Life.... <br />The book of Ruth is one I too cherish dear, as it carries so many lessons and Blessings. <br /><br />The day of my grandmother's funeral was a cold, snowy, yet sunshiny day... the adults were grieving as we do... and my little cousin looks outside at the Glory of God and says out loud... What a beautiful day for Grandma to start her New Life in Heaven... out of the mouths of babes...<br />Blessings to you and yours... and thank you for sharing your story and the gift of sharing a bit of your own son with us. <br />Love and Light, Nina PNinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01603112009407252993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1405766764003989748.post-91825732950210687542011-03-08T19:46:39.600-08:002011-03-08T19:46:39.600-08:00It is always enjoyable to read when you share. I f...It is always enjoyable to read when you share. I feel your pain, going back to a painful point in life is hard but something new always blooms. It did not occur to me that the book of Ruth repeated that pharse. I should re-read it :)<br /><br />take careLooking to the Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13211255507065858940noreply@blogger.com