tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post3793463466302014240..comments2024-03-22T17:03:53.978-04:00Comments on Mereknits: The reality of life hits hardMereknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-88532927635260923382014-04-13T16:42:07.571-04:002014-04-13T16:42:07.571-04:00Found your blog today and this is the post that ma...Found your blog today and this is the post that made me want to follow your blog and read more of your posts. While blogging is mostly fluff, pretty and rose tinted etc, you have poured your heart out so candidly, made me want to reach out to you. Also reminded me of my Dad whom I loved tremendously but I also wanted him to be free of pain.<br />Love from India.Sangeethahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080976907045769857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-23910893700340670462014-03-16T18:41:02.027-04:002014-03-16T18:41:02.027-04:00Oh Meredith, you have so much on your plate. I'...Oh Meredith, you have so much on your plate. I'm sorry to hear about your MIL, and mother, and friend's husband. You do not sound callous. I work in a nursing facility every day. I have 160 on my case load and many of them wish to move on to a better place. Many people do not understand that there are worse things than death...but I do. The people I visit everyday are only a shell of who they really are. Don't get me wrong, there are many that live there that enjoy the life they live there. But the ones that are only existing, are a different story. I feel like my job makes me callous at times. I don't cry at the deaths, because I feel like the person is at peace and much better. I feel much older than my age sometimes. I face my own mortality daily and see my future. Death is so much a part of my life. So no, you are not callous. It's about quality of life, not quantity of life. I'm so glad Little Buddy is there for you. He will help you to feel young and full of life. Hang in there. <br />With much love,<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15374186707052290112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-15842412830685684332014-03-14T08:47:53.690-04:002014-03-14T08:47:53.690-04:00Oh Meredith, i am so sorry. So much is going on in...Oh Meredith, i am so sorry. So much is going on in your life right now, I don't know where to start, but if it helps I am thinking of you and wish you all the very best. xxGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-1077824904197224442014-03-12T19:22:14.399-04:002014-03-12T19:22:14.399-04:00I want to hug you so badly, Mere. You are an amazi...I want to hug you so badly, Mere. You are an amazing woman with an amazing family. I send you my best wishes. elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-26884471491402470772014-03-11T20:52:28.121-04:002014-03-11T20:52:28.121-04:00Meredith! In the midst of so many transitions in ...Meredith! In the midst of so many transitions in and around you, I am asking God to enable you to rest in Him...and have wisdom to cope with each need... and bring you others who can come along side you to offer practical assistance. Good for you in hiring housekeeping help! I am sending you Love and hugs from afar as well. xx Gracie Saylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-59975632787290028282014-03-11T10:44:41.681-04:002014-03-11T10:44:41.681-04:00Meredith - my heart goes out to you!! Thank goodne...Meredith - my heart goes out to you!! Thank goodness you are there for both your mother and your MIL! <br />God bless you and your family - just take one day at a time!! And Breathe!! Suzanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17105925017959326571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-19973398086715106042014-03-11T10:03:45.826-04:002014-03-11T10:03:45.826-04:00Oh Meredith, my heart and prayers go out to you. I...Oh Meredith, my heart and prayers go out to you. I admire your strength during this trying time. Yes, the little ones help so much. I always feel like I've had a shot in the arm of peace and serenity when I come home after a visit with my babies. You seem to have received a Grace to get you through this. God Bless You!<br />(((HUGS)))<br />Eileen Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04656865511091957977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-67545926689011094172014-03-11T08:39:14.902-04:002014-03-11T08:39:14.902-04:00This must be so difficult for you all.
Sending pra...This must be so difficult for you all.<br />Sending prayers and hugs to all the family.<br />Emma.EMMAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900165967124695510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-33214255926942008812014-03-10T18:29:23.939-04:002014-03-10T18:29:23.939-04:00Praying for His strength for you, Meredith! Hugs t...Praying for His strength for you, Meredith! Hugs to all.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200088593233052818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-46308914481242500112014-03-10T11:23:35.582-04:002014-03-10T11:23:35.582-04:00Praying for you and your family.
Laura from beaut...Praying for you and your family.<br /><br />Laura from beautiful West Michigan<br />lerounds on raveleryLaura from beautiful West Michiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088824851606563078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-72085922852903045582014-03-10T08:06:31.536-04:002014-03-10T08:06:31.536-04:00This breaks my heart, you and your family are in m...This breaks my heart, you and your family are in my prayers. I pray that you can find comfort and peace in this time and joy from your little buddy to comfort your heart. The most peace I have ever found is in the Lord Jesus. Nothing has ever comforted me more, especially in difficult and trying times than faith in Him. Many prayers to you and your sweet family and friends in this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-57484083283013493922014-03-09T20:13:09.441-04:002014-03-09T20:13:09.441-04:00Calm in the face of a storm...yup, I resemble that...Calm in the face of a storm...yup, I resemble that remark too. Calm...numb...whatever. For me, it's my way of holding it together because I know if I let go, even a little...it will ALL COME TUMBLING OUT. I've been doing that for years...but I don't think I ever let it out. Do you, dear Meredith? Do you know how to let it out? <br /><br />I am sending you peace and understanding and strength to help others cope (Mr. 20 yr old). I cannot imagine what you're all going through...I just pray for everyone to be at peace...the living and the dying. Love to you. AnnettePetunia Pillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015563707243134765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-5588948607628364772014-03-09T18:56:51.721-04:002014-03-09T18:56:51.721-04:00Hello Meredith. My thoughts and prayers are with ...Hello Meredith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know I am thinking of you all. I know Buddie will bring you JOY during these trying times. Hugs JudyCJ STITCHING AND BLOOMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12726910007950024769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-16674214063624885412014-03-09T18:23:29.607-04:002014-03-09T18:23:29.607-04:00I just appreciate your transparency so much. We a...I just appreciate your transparency so much. We all need to be honest with each other but instead when someone asks, "How are you?" We say, "fine!" You, your family, and your friend in NC are in my prayers. I have so enjoyed reading about your journey with your little buddy. I know that God gave him to you and your family at the time when you needed to be reminded that there is still joy. What a blessing! I'm praying for you!Lori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934041617650548523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-38262587700774387242014-03-09T18:23:26.501-04:002014-03-09T18:23:26.501-04:00I just appreciate your transparency so much. We a...I just appreciate your transparency so much. We all need to be honest with each other but instead when someone asks, "How are you?" We say, "fine!" You, your family, and your friend in NC are in my prayers. I have so enjoyed reading about your journey with your little buddy. I know that God gave him to you and your family at the time when you needed to be reminded that there is still joy. What a blessing! I'm praying for you!Lori Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14934041617650548523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-80989017133850203172014-03-09T17:29:11.607-04:002014-03-09T17:29:11.607-04:00Mere God Bless them on their journeys. Hugs to yo...Mere God Bless them on their journeys. Hugs to you as you say tearful goodbyes. Im glad little buddy reminds you of LIFEkathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-59743421278844122992014-03-09T15:20:15.675-04:002014-03-09T15:20:15.675-04:00A big hug for you ....
Love
MarjoA big hug for you ....<br /><br />Love<br />MarjoMarjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019818646856861511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-33462718828785842832014-03-09T14:55:38.528-04:002014-03-09T14:55:38.528-04:00My heartfelt condolences to you and your family Me...My heartfelt condolences to you and your family Meredith. I truly do know how overwhelming such a time can be.<br /><br />Try to take good care of yourself. That's important when so many people are depending on you.<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-14891375379113106632014-03-09T14:43:29.061-04:002014-03-09T14:43:29.061-04:00Peace and Love to you Meredith xxxPeace and Love to you Meredith xxxJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-15493338794500694702014-03-09T11:06:15.594-04:002014-03-09T11:06:15.594-04:00I don't have any words of encouragements that ...I don't have any words of encouragements that haven't already been said. I just hope you can feel my hugs from here, and don't forget to dance.byhooks4uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13376068405039468808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-1213757127427805652014-03-09T10:42:37.627-04:002014-03-09T10:42:37.627-04:00Thinking of you and your family, xThinking of you and your family, xcockney blondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04688651922139493266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-34238516724299413642014-03-09T10:05:35.714-04:002014-03-09T10:05:35.714-04:00As you said these are life's ups and downs. So...As you said these are life's ups and downs. Sometimes just too much happens at the same time. So take it and breath slowly, feel the ground under your feet and watch the sky above. You're in my thoughts. RegulaBabajezahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14538344149217844113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-34126956199860136302014-03-09T08:59:19.516-04:002014-03-09T08:59:19.516-04:00Sending hugs from afar. You are all in my heart an...Sending hugs from afar. You are all in my heart and my prayers x<br /><br />Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-57670111050294196422014-03-09T06:10:02.019-04:002014-03-09T06:10:02.019-04:00So very sorry to hear about your Mum and MIL. Lit...So very sorry to hear about your Mum and MIL. Little Buddy sure is going to be a blessing to you all.<br /><br />Much love to you all, Helenxxmoonstruckcreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00085978299766605788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787570018101441310.post-30212091041256887972014-03-09T04:08:24.192-04:002014-03-09T04:08:24.192-04:00I'm so sorry about your mum and your MIL. I ho...I'm so sorry about your mum and your MIL. I hope you are all able to spend some good time with both in the next few days or weeks. Wishing you all peace.Rose Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510204661811765499noreply@blogger.com