tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post2230949490355627700..comments2023-10-05T08:05:13.921-07:00Comments on wading through my stream of consciousness...: embeddedkatherine.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-78793219438710887082008-08-19T07:23:00.000-07:002008-08-19T07:23:00.000-07:00I sat with a friend during her chemo treatments, a...I sat with a friend during her chemo treatments, and I honestly think it was harder on me than on her. The agony of waiting and wondering was painful.Desert Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320552900816326120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-13727184660394445232008-08-16T16:44:00.000-07:002008-08-16T16:44:00.000-07:00I remember that my steps through Hodgkins, my trea...I remember that my steps through Hodgkins, my treatments and recovery, were a lot harder on my family that they were on me. I was submerged in the doing...no time to waste on anything but the next step and the next action.<BR/><BR/>I don't know what you're going through, but I have an idea about what your mother is. She'll be strong for you, and you'll return the favor.<BR/><BR/>It's not an easy thing. All you can do is what you can do. The words will return when you need them, as they did today. Until then, just keep putting one foot in front of the other. It's what you can do.Travis Codyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192526507760146748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-12847582199813436222008-08-16T07:20:00.000-07:002008-08-16T07:20:00.000-07:00......shoot.....Came for a second chance and read .........shoot.....<BR/><BR/>Came for a second chance and read what Sandi shared.<BR/><BR/>......and one more time--weepy.....<BR/><BR/>(((((((((( katherine ))))))))))))<BR/><BR/>I know....I KNOW it's hard.<BR/>All the way around....every time....Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-65680971208773301462008-08-15T14:52:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:52:00.000-07:00I came over via David's blog. What a wonderfully h...I came over via David's blog. <BR/>What a wonderfully honest post. I love how you tell it. I too have sat for hours receiving chemotherapy, though not for cancer and I count my blessings. I know those rooms intimately. And the people there, for in our dept we are all mixed.<BR/>My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mama. I am so totally with you about the brain not connecting with the fingertips. Too much (emotional) pain and fear.<BR/><BR/>My advice - blog it and don't publish. Sleep on it a while. The therapy's in the writing. Thanks for sharing this.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01247084030899971480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-48094267644717152992008-08-15T14:36:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:36:00.000-07:00I came by way of David. I'm sitting here bawling ...I came by way of David. I'm sitting here bawling my head off. I remember being embedded, my sister Toni and I, taking Mama for her Chemo...trying to cheer the cheerless, sitting and holding her hand while the little drops of chemo dripped ever so slowing through that long tube...Mama laughing about "having a playdate with the girls"...the banter stopped after the fifth treatment...Katherine, I know you are going to treasure every single moment you have with her...treasure them doubly, because she goes through this because of you and the rest of her family. Mama told me she would have just preferred to have an end to it, but we loved her to much to let her go...my prayers are with you and your Mama...Dear God, help the healing begin for Katherine and her Mama...let it begin now...<BR/>warm hugs<BR/>SandiSandi McBridehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09033518416111957858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-43047199173302698112008-08-15T08:18:00.000-07:002008-08-15T08:18:00.000-07:00I am here becos of David...thankyou for sharing yo...I am here becos of David...thankyou for sharing your "embedded" post with us. I found the same thing, that when I was with my Mum, my life would slow down to her pace...and one gets to sift out the important things of life in these moments. <BR/><BR/>And another comment I read in Bird by Bird, by Anne Lamott was that when you can't write, just keep writing anyway! Obviously it won't be what you were hoping to write, but it is important anyway to get some words down on paper!<BR/><BR/>AnnieAnniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10698343129217681652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-52256394726664898162008-08-15T07:55:00.000-07:002008-08-15T07:55:00.000-07:00Your words speak volumes about the love you have f...Your words speak volumes about the love you have for your mother. It's in these times that we find that God has given us strength we never knew we had. I've been there, and am still fighting. To quote the beautiful psalm you have posted on your blog: The Lord is my strength and my song. He has become my salvation. Psalms 118:14 <BR/><BR/>He is giving you strength and the beautiful gift to share it here with so many. Thank you for that.<BR/>And Congrats on making David's list!rosecreekcottage-carol.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764384473339337575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-69752136671382237182008-08-15T05:28:00.000-07:002008-08-15T05:28:00.000-07:00i am here via david mcmahon's. so sorry for the f...i am here via david mcmahon's. so sorry for the fight you and your mama face. i'm hoping those around you are strong for you when you need it and i wish your mama health.limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-16203521378408808312008-08-15T01:41:00.000-07:002008-08-15T01:41:00.000-07:00If this is how you write when you are without word...If this is how you write when you are without words, I need to read you when you are at your best. You have just poured out for us a piece of your heart and a good chunk of your soul, and you've reduced me to tears. I have offered a prayer for both you and your momma.<BR/><BR/>Oh -- David sent me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-36085366158637517362008-08-14T10:39:00.000-07:002008-08-14T10:39:00.000-07:00All I can offer are positive thoughts and prayers....All I can offer are positive thoughts and prayers. Big hug honey. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-59967391421123603232008-08-14T10:38:00.000-07:002008-08-14T10:38:00.000-07:00mateo: thanks buddy! cheers! smileTeamster: I fe...mateo: thanks buddy! cheers! smile<BR/><BR/>Teamster: I felt bad you were goifing in 103 degree heat when it was so beautiful here....thanks for the prayers...you know how much I need them.<BR/><BR/>Jeff: thanks much....I think they were all bottled up...I will take all the prayers that are offered!katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-28719401233464020172008-08-14T10:26:00.000-07:002008-08-14T10:26:00.000-07:00Turn: there was a line I crossed in blog posting w...Turn: there was a line I crossed in blog posting where I was no longer completely anonymous and had to edit back a bit. There have been times when I just can't find the words.<BR/><BR/>I too wish you weren't a memeber of a couple of these clubs...but I am honored to count you as a "real" online friend...smile.<BR/><BR/>david is quite the guy!katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-24380401231106004362008-08-14T10:17:00.000-07:002008-08-14T10:17:00.000-07:00marilyn: stress is not good for anything...thanks ...marilyn: stress is not good for anything...thanks for the prayers.<BR/><BR/>david: on behalf of both of us...thank you. <BR/><BR/>mel: me too...he has a way with words. you are in mine too dear friend.katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-9614110118824422322008-08-14T08:42:00.000-07:002008-08-14T08:42:00.000-07:00I would say what a beautiful post this was if it w...I would say what a beautiful post this was if it weren't for the unfortunate circumstances that brought it about. <BR/><BR/>Your gift with words still rings as true as it ever has Katherine. My prayers are with you and your mom.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-18290534262003014132008-08-14T07:50:00.000-07:002008-08-14T07:50:00.000-07:00hey...it's me...now i feel bad...wednesday's are g...hey...it's me...<BR/><BR/>now i feel bad...wednesday's are golf days for me....<BR/><BR/>my prayers are with your mom, you, and your daughter (not sure if you use real names)<BR/><BR/>I like the eavesdropping subject...I can even read upside down....The Teamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947924749187677564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-86264682236508109232008-08-14T04:50:00.000-07:002008-08-14T04:50:00.000-07:00Wow...I have nothing to add other than that was we...Wow...I have nothing to add other than that was well done, almost peotic. Cheers and best wishes for your family!!Schmoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758200133537951854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-29621186512098308322008-08-14T04:38:00.000-07:002008-08-14T04:38:00.000-07:00Events this summer have found me censoring myself ...Events this summer have found me censoring myself to the point of what seems like a parody of my blog. That, thankfully i beginning to change for me. <BR/><BR/>I am a huge eavesdropper--I'm quite good at it.<BR/><BR/>And we belong to a couple of the same clubs and although I like you very much I wish we didn't.<BR/><BR/>David's comment reminds me why I still do this.Liz Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02112548452165588580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-20278380467995186502008-08-14T04:09:00.000-07:002008-08-14T04:09:00.000-07:00k....david's comment made me cry and now I can't e...k....david's comment made me cry and now I can't even think straight...<BR/><BR/>Please know that I'm praying lots--for the mom and for you.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-74418227226197171002008-08-14T02:59:00.000-07:002008-08-14T02:59:00.000-07:00Dear Mama,You don't know me. I'm just a bloke on t...Dear Mama,<BR/><BR/>You don't know me. I'm just a bloke on the other side of the world who is a big fan of Katherine's writing.<BR/><BR/>I'm a big fan of mothers, too. I had an amazing Mum and I give thanks for her great blessings.<BR/><BR/>You are in my thoughts. Very specially.<BR/><BR/>God bless youdavid mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4542864013178910555.post-1676273993725315892008-08-13T22:25:00.000-07:002008-08-13T22:25:00.000-07:00In times of stress I seem to run out of things to ...In times of stress I seem to run out of things to say on my blog too. My prayers are with you and your mom. Take care of yourself.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06984777868047304830noreply@blogger.com