tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post2938796533158768383..comments2024-03-29T00:43:12.940-04:00Comments on Lisa Mende Design: What to Say When Someone is GrievingLisa Mendehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14704739937051951215noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-34898647457945121732015-06-02T12:28:07.467-04:002015-06-02T12:28:07.467-04:00Well, I wrote something semi-profound and when I w...Well, I wrote something semi-profound and when I went to publish it poof, it was gone. (probably because it was through bloglovin') So rather than try to reconstruct it, I'll just send you a big {{{hug}}} instead. xoxo, LaurelLaurel Bernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686959299150159437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-82976297676464106052015-06-02T10:42:40.146-04:002015-06-02T10:42:40.146-04:00I'm so sorry about your losses. Life is so dan...I'm so sorry about your losses. Life is so dang hard. I'm praying for your sweet heart to feel peace in the middle of the storm! OxoxLisa Mendehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704739937051951215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-30534416458409246812015-06-02T10:22:52.561-04:002015-06-02T10:22:52.561-04:00Lisa, I lost both my parents this year and a son w...Lisa, I lost both my parents this year and a son who is alive, but will never be the same. I know that sounds strange, but the heart ache has been tremendous...your post is right on the mark! Julie Taylor and Danni Greenwalthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07654179547882975006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-63611508620687564702015-06-01T22:40:04.827-04:002015-06-01T22:40:04.827-04:00Lisa, my husband, Jim and I met you at the Jackson...Lisa, my husband, Jim and I met you at the Jackson's beach cottage on Topsail a couple of years ago. We went to Auburn, as did our oldest son, Jay. We have not lost a child, but have a daughter who is autistic and have had dreams "die" due to her disabilities. I started following your blog after meeting you and love your intimate, reflective posts - they are so encouraging to me as we struggle with Rachel's disabilities and I feel as though I've met your sweet son after reading about him. Hope to see you again sometime...God Bless! Laurie Ledbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439855587500097119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-85493729784578885772015-06-01T22:35:57.996-04:002015-06-01T22:35:57.996-04:00This is such a wonderful and thought provoking pos...This is such a wonderful and thought provoking post, Lisa and amazing words of wisdom for us all. And the quote…beautiful. Sending you warm hugs…designchichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11814501245552660696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-77759019629236624652015-06-01T18:12:22.121-04:002015-06-01T18:12:22.121-04:00Thank you for this heartfelt advice, Lisa. Thank you for this heartfelt advice, Lisa. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02723999362574284722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-17516386907384286592015-06-01T15:17:19.411-04:002015-06-01T15:17:19.411-04:00Dear Lisa, We had a similar conversation recently...Dear Lisa, We had a similar conversation recently related to my own grieving process. You never really know until you go through it yourself how true the words you wrote above really are. We know people make comments with the best intentions. But thank you for sharing suggestions on how we can all navigate the difficult process of communicating about loss, grief, and scary health diagnoses in a more helpful way. I grieve for the losses you have suffered and appreciate your willingness to share your story to help others.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079995235928097067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-28481385625652211852015-06-01T15:16:10.445-04:002015-06-01T15:16:10.445-04:00Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your recent lo...Dear Lisa, I am so sorry to hear of your recent losses, I know you have been through so much. I am a widow and lost my husband at age 53. It has left a huge hole in my heart. Friends just being there has meant the most to me. The hugs, the prayers, the kind thoughts.<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />The Arts by Karena<br />Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-8379010182872066592015-06-01T14:06:06.997-04:002015-06-01T14:06:06.997-04:00Thank you Beth! I know my words aren't for eve...Thank you Beth! I know my words aren't for everyone but if I help a few that's fine by me. I'm sorry I couldn't be at the service yesterday but we were at Topsail for a family birthday. When I passed where the wreck occurred I said a prayer for Gentry and Hadley. I'll never ass that way again without thinking of them and sending prayers for healing! OxoLisa Mendehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704739937051951215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606400921620059943.post-92230168209865476462015-06-01T13:30:06.114-04:002015-06-01T13:30:06.114-04:00Linda this post was so thoughtful and timely for m...Linda this post was so thoughtful and timely for me as I grieve for the Eddings. Hadley was my son's teacher this year and Dobbs was in my daughters class. I was so moved at their service and really want to be there in the many hard years to come. You have given me lots if great ideas on how to best do that. And I am so sorry for the loss of your son- I am sure it never gets easier but he would be proud of how you are using your grief to help others. Beautiful prayer too!Beth of designPOST Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365990715445998414noreply@blogger.com