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Comment on Straddling the Monster by admin

admin — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 04:41:25 +0000

Thank you. Putting the events of the last few months and the loss of my sister into words forced me into the very early stages of healing. I process through writing. Losing someone close to you is never easy. I feel privileged to have been by her side and to have had the opportunity to apologize for past mistakes and love on her as much as possible before she passed. Not everyone gets that chance, and I will forever cling to that. I am so sorry you have each had your turn facing grief head on. It truly is a massive monster that cannot be fully comprehended until it gets in your face and takes the very air you breathe.

Comment on Straddling the Monster by MaryGW

MaryGW — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:55:55 +0000

This has been just impossible for me to read in one sitting. I have cried so hard with you, for you and for my own recent loss of my newborn grandson. My heart breaks for you and your family over this unbearable loss. God bless.

Comment on Straddling the Monster by Celina Hayward

Celina Hayward — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:34:40 +0000

Wow…beautiful. I’m sitting here at work in tears. I knew Mandy and I know grief. I worked with Mandy at the hospital (also Kay and Carmen)for a short time. Always had a precious, sweet spirit. I’ve followed her journey thru the loss of her baby Braxton. I’ve known Cody all his life. I lost my 18 yr old son, Chase, in a wreck 8 yrs ago. I grieve for him every day. You’ve put your feelings in words which is exactly how I imagine my oldest daugther, Kristen, has felt losing the brother that she grew up with. Thank you so much for sharing your experience, your thoughts and your feelings. Sending prayers for strength and peace for you and your family.

Comment on Straddling the Monster by John

John — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 07:12:11 +0000

Wow. . . I know you only by your writings, Chick. But if your sister was anything like you – the way I imagine you, anyway – I suppose she’d tell you something like, “Aww, c’mon, sis! You’re making a really big deal outta this.” Then she would smile at you, and knowing how badly you needed to grieve, give you a long, big bear-hug. After a few moments, she’d pull you away from her, look you in the face and say, “I’ll tell ‘em about you. That way they’ll know what to expect when you arrive later on.” She’d smile at you as she turned away, walk toward the door, open it, look into pure white light and stop. She’d turn to look at you one last time, “Don’t worry. I won’t tell them EVERYthing.” A slight chuckle, then “I love you too, sis.” And she walks through the door, and closes it behind her.

Comment on Straddling the Monster by Ashley Lott

Ashley Lott — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 02:54:02 +0000

This piece is so touching and so raw. I hope that it was as theraputic for you writing it as it was for me reading it. Grief is such a savage beast. Even though we know it will come back, I think that we learn a little better each time how to cope with it. My heart is with you and breaks for you. God bless you and your family.

Comment on Sisters by ruth pearce

ruth pearce — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:35:45 +0000

Christy, my heart aches for you and this pain you’re going thru. You are an amazing sister and I know Mandy knows you were with her till the end.

Comment on A Heart Divided by Bee Soape

Bee Soape — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 01:22:18 +0000

Good post!

Comment on Un Petite Treat by admin

admin — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:42:37 +0000

Merci!

Comment on Un Petite Treat by Mark

Mark — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:35:35 +0000

Mon Ami! Exquisite!

Comment on A Lesson In Compassion by admin

admin — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:48:50 +0000

Thank you! I cried the entire time I was writing it. xo