Comments on: Need to talk http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/ whatever interests me this week.... Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:33:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Chery http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7162 Chery Fri, 09 May 2008 04:01:29 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7162 I know you will miss your mother. I'm thinking about you. I know you will miss your mother. I’m thinking about you.

]]> By: Kristel http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7163 Kristel Fri, 09 May 2008 20:02:22 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7163 I'm so sorry, Jerry. :( I’m so sorry, Jerry. :(

]]> By: Linda http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7164 Linda Fri, 09 May 2008 20:15:47 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7164 I'm so sorry. She will be sorely missed. Take care of yourself. I’m so sorry. She will be sorely missed. Take care of yourself.

]]> By: Laurie http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7165 Laurie Sat, 10 May 2008 03:16:08 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7165 I'm so sorry for your loss Jerry. I’m so sorry for your loss Jerry.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7166 Kevin Sat, 10 May 2008 04:09:45 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7166 Jerry, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. I lost my mom a few years back. What keeps me going sometimes is knowing that she is always with me in my heart and memories. You'll be in my thoughts. Kev Jerry, I’m so sorry to hear about your mother. I lost my mom a few years back. What keeps me going sometimes is knowing that she is always with me in my heart and memories.

You’ll be in my thoughts.

Kev

]]> By: Charlotte http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7167 Charlotte Sat, 10 May 2008 05:27:02 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7167 You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. May your memories of time spent with her comfort you. You have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother. May your memories of time spent with her comfort you.

]]> By: LynnH http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7168 LynnH Sat, 10 May 2008 05:29:46 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7168 Wow, Jerry. Big, huge, sad news. It is never easy to lose a parent, never. Been there. Remember to be gentle with yourself. Grief comes in waves (the waves come further apart as time passes) and some people will not understand. Find those who can listen, and share what you can with them. Sharing makes the feelings bearable over time. Meanwhile, be selfish about what you need. Nobody knows what you need but you. Remember to eat, and rest if you can not sleep. Basics. Big hugs from Michigan. LynnH Wow, Jerry. Big, huge, sad news. It is never easy to lose a parent, never. Been there.

Remember to be gentle with yourself. Grief comes in waves (the waves come further apart as time passes) and some people will not understand. Find those who can listen, and share what you can with them. Sharing makes the feelings bearable over time.

Meanwhile, be selfish about what you need. Nobody knows what you need but you. Remember to eat, and rest if you can not sleep. Basics.

Big hugs from Michigan.
LynnH

]]> By: marcia in austin http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7169 marcia in austin Sat, 10 May 2008 18:11:06 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7169 My deepest, gentlest sympathies to you. Been there; it's not easy but you will get through. I can only underscore what LynnH said above: Take care of yourself physically and emotionally. More big hugs from Austin. My deepest, gentlest sympathies to you. Been there; it’s not easy but you will get through.

I can only underscore what LynnH said above: Take care of yourself physically and emotionally.

More big hugs from Austin.

]]> By: Mo http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7170 Mo Sun, 11 May 2008 02:36:59 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7170 I am very sorry for the sudden loss of your Mom. Losing a parent is very difficult and I will keep you in my thoughts. Take care. I am very sorry for the sudden loss of your Mom. Losing a parent is very difficult and I will keep you in my thoughts. Take care.

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7171 Cynthia Sun, 11 May 2008 04:38:24 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7171 Sorry for your loss, Jer. Sorry for your loss, Jer.

]]> By: hamilton http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7172 hamilton Sun, 11 May 2008 11:26:50 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7172 Jerry, stumbled on your interesting website and was shocked to see message of your recent loss. My condolences during this sad time. I lost my mom a while back and . . . well, it's a hard thing. Take care of yourself and just take it easy, one day at a time. Jerry, stumbled on your interesting website and was shocked to see message of your recent loss. My condolences during this sad time. I lost my mom a while back and . . . well, it’s a hard thing. Take care of yourself and just take it easy, one day at a time.

]]> By: Molly Bee http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7173 Molly Bee Sun, 11 May 2008 12:38:23 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7173 (((((Hugs))))) (((((Hugs)))))

]]> By: stch http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7174 stch Sun, 11 May 2008 14:09:50 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7174 Jerry, My sincerest sympathies with the passing of your Mother. Jerry,
My sincerest sympathies with the passing of your Mother.

]]> By: lulu http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7175 lulu Mon, 12 May 2008 01:19:56 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7175 my prayers are with you...I know how you must feel..I lost my mom 7 years ago and its like it was yesterday..I am lost and so lonely without my beloved mom..We were so close... hugs and prayers, my prayers are with you…I know how you must feel..I lost my mom 7 years ago and its like it was yesterday..I am lost and so lonely without my beloved mom..We were so close…
hugs and prayers,

]]> By: Lisa D http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7176 Lisa D Mon, 12 May 2008 15:48:41 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7176 I am sorry to hear that your mother is gone. She was a remarkable woman and you are her remarkable son. Take care, Lisa D. I am sorry to hear that your mother is gone. She was a remarkable woman and you are her remarkable son. Take care, Lisa D.

]]> By: Montannie http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7177 Montannie Mon, 12 May 2008 21:59:12 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7177 I surfed in and saw your note. I'm sorry for your loss. I surfed in and saw your note. I’m sorry for your loss.

]]> By: TB http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7178 TB Mon, 12 May 2008 23:46:26 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7178 Words probably won't take the pain away, though if they could I'd write you a book. Just know that we readers, even if we normally just lurk, are out here sending loving thoughts your way. Hugs, TB Words probably won’t take the pain away, though if they could I’d write you a book. Just know that we readers, even if we normally just lurk, are out here sending loving thoughts your way.

Hugs,
TB

]]> By: StellaMM http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7179 StellaMM Wed, 14 May 2008 10:15:58 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7179 Jerry, I am so sorry to hear you news. I will be thinking of you lots. Be easy on yourself at this difficult time. Loving thoughts to you. Jerry, I am so sorry to hear you news. I will be thinking of you lots. Be easy on yourself at this difficult time. Loving thoughts to you.

]]> By: Anne http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7180 Anne Thu, 15 May 2008 02:13:53 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7180 So sorry for your loss Jerry...my mom passed away 2 years ago..we were very close it's a difficult thing I'll be thinking of you... So sorry for your loss Jerry…my mom passed away 2 years ago..we were very close it’s a difficult thing I’ll be thinking of you…

]]> By: Brenda http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7181 Brenda Thu, 15 May 2008 11:34:12 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7181 Oh, Jerry. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Take care of yourself, please. What worked best for me initially was to only do what was absolutely necessary from moment to moment, because grief kind of warped my ability to plan and make decisions. It got better day by day. When you are ready, you might investigate a grief group. Sharing really helps. Oh, Jerry. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. Take care of yourself, please. What worked best for me initially was to only do what was absolutely necessary from moment to moment, because grief kind of warped my ability to plan and make decisions. It got better day by day. When you are ready, you might investigate a grief group. Sharing really helps.

]]> By: Shelley http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7182 Shelley Fri, 16 May 2008 02:55:08 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7182 I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I can only repeat what others have said - losing a parent is one of the hardest things and you need to make sure you take care of yourself while you grieve. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I can only repeat what others have said - losing a parent is one of the hardest things and you need to make sure you take care of yourself while you grieve. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

]]> By: Bridget http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7184 Bridget Wed, 21 May 2008 03:04:17 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7184 Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss.

]]> By: Lee http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7185 Lee Wed, 21 May 2008 21:15:24 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7185 I just now came across your blog and the entry about your loss hit me smack in the face. My mom passed at a young age so I know what you're going through, you have my sympathy & my prayers. Blessed be. I just now came across your blog and the entry about your loss hit me smack in the face. My mom passed at a young age so I know what you’re going through, you have my sympathy & my prayers. Blessed be.

]]> By: Nurhanne http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7186 Nurhanne Fri, 23 May 2008 00:10:53 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7186 Jerry, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Sending many thoughts your way. Jerry, I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Sending many thoughts your way.

]]> By: Janey http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7190 Janey Thu, 29 May 2008 00:48:30 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7190 My condolences on your loss. My condolences on your loss.

]]> By: Cat http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7191 Cat Thu, 29 May 2008 01:33:02 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7191 Oh hon I am so sorry. I'll keep you and yours in my prayers. Hugs!!! Oh hon I am so sorry. I’ll keep you and yours in my prayers.

Hugs!!!

]]> By: Diane http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7192 Diane Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:13:29 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7192 Jerry, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a lucky woman to have you for her son. Please know that a lot of people care about you, and take good care of yourself. Be kind to yourself. Hugs! Jerry, I am so very sorry for your loss. She was a lucky woman to have you for her son. Please know that a lot of people care about you, and take good care of yourself. Be kind to yourself.
Hugs!

]]> By: Kelly http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7193 Kelly Thu, 05 Jun 2008 23:40:58 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7193 Dear Jerry- I've read your blog for a years now. Never said hello, but thought about thanking you so many times. I grew up in rural Washington county and when I need a break in the country, I pop by your blog for a visit. I loved watching your knitting projects evolve. I also loved the photos of your nursery plants, cats, and homeplace. The snow scenes from this year were magnificent. All things you may know, but it bears saying that I have truly appreciated the effort you've made to keep the blog going in spite of some very difficult losses and challenges. I am very sorry about your Mother's death. I send love to you -and thanks. k Dear Jerry-

I’ve read your blog for a years now. Never said hello, but thought about thanking you so many times.

I grew up in rural Washington county and when I need a break in the country, I pop by your blog for a visit.

I loved watching your knitting projects evolve. I also loved the photos of your nursery plants, cats, and homeplace. The snow scenes from this year were magnificent.

All things you may know, but it bears saying that I have truly appreciated the effort you’ve made to keep the blog going in spite of some very difficult losses and challenges.

I am very sorry about your Mother’s death. I send love to you -and thanks.

k

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7209 Stephanie Fri, 01 Aug 2008 22:55:15 +0000 http://www.gaiser.org/knitblog/2008/05/08/need-to-talk/#comment-7209 I lost my husband last Dec and have been in the dump since then. I finally decided to take up knitting (so I won't smoke) and stumbled on this site. By the way, great Spaggetti recipe. I just wanted to say that my father taught me the basics of knitting when I was 12 years old and he said men in the old country were not ashamed to knit. I think knitting is great for everyone who wants try. God Bless I lost my husband last Dec and have been in the dump since then. I finally decided to take up knitting (so I won’t smoke) and stumbled on this site. By the way, great Spaggetti recipe. I just wanted to say that my father taught me the basics of knitting when I was 12 years old and he said men in the old country were not ashamed to knit. I think knitting is great for everyone who wants try. God Bless

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