tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post6885840944877183791..comments2024-03-23T06:19:03.433-04:00Comments on On My Mind: A Lion in the StormAlison K Hertzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03322477915189467660noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-62137409836703951842012-03-26T01:24:01.904-04:002012-03-26T01:24:01.904-04:00Alison, you have had to endure what every parent f...Alison, you have had to endure what every parent fears. My heart goes out to you. I had to watch my daughter go through this with her infant son, who died of a heart defect. I can't even imagine your pain. May you be blessed.BarbaraBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06689988620214233757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-23753320044294576332012-03-26T00:00:55.056-04:002012-03-26T00:00:55.056-04:00I wish I could do more than say I grieve for you i...I wish I could do more than say I grieve for you in your loss. I'm so sorry, Alison. My words seem totally inadequate, but your words--they're powerful and beautiful. A wonderful way to honor your precious babies.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458293325369594900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-30230256538667862712012-03-25T21:27:48.604-04:002012-03-25T21:27:48.604-04:00I'm so sad for your loss.I'm so sad for your loss.Betsy Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17014494159999481760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-45655239019191990792012-03-25T16:42:42.970-04:002012-03-25T16:42:42.970-04:00Devastating. You are my heroine today.Devastating. You are my heroine today.Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-49925484306340772272012-03-24T15:55:42.696-04:002012-03-24T15:55:42.696-04:00Such a beautiful tribute! You will always be the m...Such a beautiful tribute! You will always be the mama lion. I admire your courage in sharing this painful story. Big hugs hoping to soothe you on these sad days of remembrance....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08877620312074002173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-38782814868082215712012-03-24T11:31:15.244-04:002012-03-24T11:31:15.244-04:00Incredibly moving. My heart goes out to you and my...Incredibly moving. My heart goes out to you and my thanks for sharing such a deep, personal experience. Hug!Pippahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12980981759062009668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-22176372430035536682012-03-23T23:19:29.535-04:002012-03-23T23:19:29.535-04:00Alison, I am so sorry for your loss. Your words br...Alison, I am so sorry for your loss. Your words brought tears to my eyes. Sending my love your way.Katie Sparkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06476552504179012917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-27665937597654541952012-03-23T19:44:54.527-04:002012-03-23T19:44:54.527-04:00Alison, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs.Alison, I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs.Cherie Colyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13205065477147957455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-36221531028394864372012-03-19T21:34:10.180-04:002012-03-19T21:34:10.180-04:00A mother's love is never diminished by death. ...A mother's love is never diminished by death. Your children knew your love beyond measure. The comfort you received will someday be returned to others in their sorrow because you have been there. May your memories, tho' brief, embrace your heart and God's hand softly heal.Laura Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738464838844656927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-35761889670361625692012-03-19T19:23:36.975-04:002012-03-19T19:23:36.975-04:00Alison, sending light and love. Feel the hugs.Alison, sending light and love. Feel the hugs.LJ Mozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484456418958284678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-22141947180815161322012-03-19T15:56:18.271-04:002012-03-19T15:56:18.271-04:00Alison, I am so sorry for your loss. this brought ...Alison, I am so sorry for your loss. this brought tears to my eyes. (((hug)))Becky Fyfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595020500346331076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-67285435882538651142012-03-19T12:24:55.021-04:002012-03-19T12:24:55.021-04:00Hi Alison, so sorry for your loss. That was a very...Hi Alison, so sorry for your loss. That was a very moving poetic piece. Thank you for sharing. They and everyone who reads this will know the love you will always carry for them.Darshanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13536757334674676765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-38577081969363008812012-03-19T11:29:50.779-04:002012-03-19T11:29:50.779-04:00That is a moving tribute to your children.
I don&#...That is a moving tribute to your children.<br />I don't know what to say--no words are adequate. Sorry for your loss, Alison.Dana Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09591861521099288013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-88235376630113210212012-03-19T10:21:32.550-04:002012-03-19T10:21:32.550-04:00Thank you for sharing, Alison. Hugs to you.Thank you for sharing, Alison. Hugs to you.Eric VanRaepenbuschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13066260352744488155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-52892883952383827462012-03-19T09:07:23.379-04:002012-03-19T09:07:23.379-04:00Thank you for sharing that poem, Juliet.Thank you for sharing that poem, Juliet.Alison K Hertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322477915189467660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-74451052494157212782012-03-19T07:51:27.221-04:002012-03-19T07:51:27.221-04:00Autumn (Walter De La Mare)
There is wind where th...Autumn (Walter De La Mare)<br /><br />There is wind where the rose was;<br />Cold rain where sweet grass was;<br /> And clouds like sheep<br /> Stream o'er the steep<br />Grey skies where the lark was.<br /><br />Nought gold where your hair was;<br />Nought warm where your hand was;<br /> But phantom, forlorn,<br /> Beneath the thorn,<br />Your ghost where your face was.<br /><br />Sad winds where your voice was;<br />Tears, tears where my heart was;<br /> And every with me,<br /> Child, ever with me,<br />Silence where hope was.<br /><br />Alison, I am so so sorry for your loss. Unimaginable.<br />Clare.Juliet Clare Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06020801246132751659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-67957718374767204452012-03-19T00:34:11.081-04:002012-03-19T00:34:11.081-04:00We never know the next person's story. You fr...We never know the next person's story. You freely give such support and advice to the pb community and we never knew your story. I feel honored and privileged that you chose to share this part of you with us. I am forever changed. May God continue to give you strength. What abundant love. Thank you.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11391527903431779238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-73897676393681283692012-03-18T20:28:59.739-04:002012-03-18T20:28:59.739-04:00Oh, Alison. I had no idea. So so sorry for such ...Oh, Alison. I had no idea. So so sorry for such a loss.Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-31844278968564408912012-03-18T14:20:30.320-04:002012-03-18T14:20:30.320-04:00Alison, what beautiful words. The storm may have ...Alison, what beautiful words. The storm may have taken the lion, but the love of the lion will always be in your heart.Cheryl Velasquezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665617073360379743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-54486423108323435632012-03-18T12:34:14.291-04:002012-03-18T12:34:14.291-04:00I see these storms in the neonatal unit I work in....I see these storms in the neonatal unit I work in. It is always so sad and it changes life forever. I am sorry for our loss. Although the years will pass, the heartache is still there. Blessings.T. Forehandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961022948394386206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-6692008091449664942012-03-18T12:06:07.807-04:002012-03-18T12:06:07.807-04:00Thank you for sharing this with us, Alison. May Go...Thank you for sharing this with us, Alison. May God give you strength and love to continue to carry your precious loves in your heart for always. My thoughts are with you. Gone but never forgotten.Ms Saba (aka Teacher007.5)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06953870191367835120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-55082442583672124742012-03-18T11:46:12.387-04:002012-03-18T11:46:12.387-04:00Tears, here, Alison... Oh my goodness. Thank you f...Tears, here, Alison... Oh my goodness. Thank you for sharing, but my heart will forever be with you. Gripping, deep hugs from CA.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663343706378271998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-15634193709006479652012-03-18T11:13:24.094-04:002012-03-18T11:13:24.094-04:00I understand. Beautiful words for an agonizing, li...I understand. Beautiful words for an agonizing, life changing experience. Thank you for sharing.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924728397668988192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-35644272363965887142012-03-18T10:30:13.887-04:002012-03-18T10:30:13.887-04:00Oh Alison -- my heart cries with you.Oh Alison -- my heart cries with you.Beth Stilbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599767764125204077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8269495756082119822.post-87480317833465501452012-03-18T10:21:56.443-04:002012-03-18T10:21:56.443-04:00Thanks for sharing that Alison. I don't think ...Thanks for sharing that Alison. I don't think I could ever forget your words; very beautiful and tragic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10581876204776919003noreply@blogger.com