tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post7866979174444637565..comments2024-03-11T05:34:02.252-07:00Comments on Olive Plants All Around My Table: The 7 Stages of GriefLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-66384340409956162242014-08-02T14:30:40.191-07:002014-08-02T14:30:40.191-07:00Dear Silvia,
I am by no means an expert at this; I...Dear Silvia,<br />I am by no means an expert at this; I am learning as I go. But unlike most other learning processes, this is a very painful one.<br />Thanks for stopping by, my friend.<br />Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-63724291387671582202014-08-02T11:04:07.311-07:002014-08-02T11:04:07.311-07:00Thanks for writing this. I have not lost any of my...Thanks for writing this. I have not lost any of my parents YET. But, if ever a time comes when they part before me, I will know where to come to read about how to deal with all this.Silviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17249978624747684879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-89245546534572704932014-07-20T14:15:04.107-07:002014-07-20T14:15:04.107-07:00Agreed! ♥Agreed! ♥PlainJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748315137944685936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-33902872764026637232014-07-19T17:04:42.388-07:002014-07-19T17:04:42.388-07:00Thanks again, Jane, for the words of comfort. I re...Thanks again, Jane, for the words of comfort. I realize that people are probably trying to help/comfort me by saying that I should be rejoicing. But it only makes it worse. Aren't we supposed to weep with those who weep?? Trying to dismiss the grieving process only compounds the grief. <br />Love to you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-55751109044393269352014-07-19T16:57:40.728-07:002014-07-19T16:57:40.728-07:00Oh my. Even Jesus wept. He could have told every...Oh my. Even Jesus wept. He could have told everyone to cheer up, or He could have gotten angry over the thoughts and lack of faith of those around, but He chose to weep. And even though we know of the/our ultimate victory, there are a lot of passages that speak of grieving. Many things today grieve me to tears. pfff. Just never mind those people, yes, we can have a deep down peace since we know where our dad's are, the grieving doesn't nullify that, but it's very okay to miss them too. And Oh, I am so sorry to hear of timing of your dad's death, God knows, but those special days like his birthday and father's day make it extra hard. (((more hugs))) & tears with you. ♥PlainJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00748315137944685936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-89776611398673006122014-07-18T18:10:45.425-07:002014-07-18T18:10:45.425-07:00Thank you, Jane, for validating all this and for y...Thank you, Jane, for validating all this and for your words of encouragement. Thank you for saying it's okay to grieve. Some people have tried to make me feel guilty for crying, telling me that I should be rejoicing that Dad is with the Lord. But the fact remains: I have lost my Dad. And. I. miss. him. <br />My Dad passed away June 12th, 3 days before his 83rd birthday. And this year, his birthday happened to fall on Father's Day: the same day we had family night, or as some call it, visitation. Seeing him in the casket on his birthday was more painful that I could have ever imagined it to be. But I knew that that wasn't really my Dad...just his shell. The very essence of my Dad had already been in Heaven for 3 days by that time! <br />Love you, too!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-7115786346625474392014-07-18T05:55:51.768-07:002014-07-18T05:55:51.768-07:00Thank you for commenting, dear friend. I like the ...Thank you for commenting, dear friend. I like the phrase, "significant healing" and I am waiting for that day.<br />I know that you are going through trials right now, too, and I am remembering you and yours before the Throne of grace.<br />Love to you!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273301456471935137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027434801996805885.post-46361634293027170032014-07-17T15:18:32.048-07:002014-07-17T15:18:32.048-07:00Hugs hugs and more hugs. This is painful to read. ...Hugs hugs and more hugs. This is painful to read. The last stages probably won't come before the first or second year is up. Most say significant healing comes after two years have passed, but that doesn't mean your current level of sadness lasts that long. I am so sorry, Lisa!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741646073555849828noreply@blogger.com