tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post6189039920321705175..comments2023-09-01T03:37:31.410-06:00Comments on marta writes: in this momentmartahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15027406340527614561noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-69589654515270939472010-07-31T18:48:03.474-06:002010-07-31T18:48:03.474-06:00Marta, I have been reading your blog from the begi...Marta, I have been reading your blog from the beginning after stumbling upon it. I kept being drawn back. I have been stuggling with grief and heartache that I can't seem to get over. Your link to the blog post about Ava has made me begin doing atleast one life affirming thing every day. I truly believe I've been drawn here for a reason. Thank you for writing your blog and sharing your thoughts, inspiration and slices of your world with us.dragonflydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14066961126558621199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-60925539244940669442009-06-24T10:28:38.322-06:002009-06-24T10:28:38.322-06:00I got chills when I read that the woman reaches ou...I got chills when I read that the woman reaches out to others who have lost their young sons. What a sweet and selfless thing to do. That's why I love coming to your blog, Marta. Some days, it's adorable photos of your Benji boy and other days, it's a new recipe or craft to try. But through it all, your blog is so inspiring. Thank you for being out there, writing for the world. :o)Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15259731611618953235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-7151788611966344282009-06-23T20:25:58.231-06:002009-06-23T20:25:58.231-06:00Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing ...Absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for sharing this.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06541824528443852791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-40904043412444596032009-06-22T19:00:45.462-06:002009-06-22T19:00:45.462-06:00thank you:
for the reminder that being where we ar...thank you:<br />for the reminder that being where we are supposed to be isn't always where we want to be. and that we often find inspiration in the most unlikely of places.ALFIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03507424039131284658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-11134345816025825192009-06-22T16:53:38.678-06:002009-06-22T16:53:38.678-06:00oh and i am so jealous that dan took benji on fath...oh and i am so jealous that dan took benji on father's and sons. james was not allowed to go because he is not potty trained yet.Dansie Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-32158038960525432262009-06-22T16:51:58.532-06:002009-06-22T16:51:58.532-06:00thanks. i have lost two good friends in the last 2...thanks. i have lost two good friends in the last 2 weeks, and both were serving the youth when they passed away. one, a 77-year-old scoutmaster passed away from injuries sustained at a triathlon he puts on for his scouts every year and the other was a counselor in yw who passed away at girl's camp. it is hard for me and even harder for their family, but i receive some comfort knowing they passed performing service and they are being rewarded for their deeds now.Dansie Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282069189602375918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-14944544278540192692009-06-22T16:30:31.093-06:002009-06-22T16:30:31.093-06:00I have to agree with the lady. Today was the third...I have to agree with the lady. Today was the third anniversary of my friend's death (fell 50-100 ft from a waterfall) and I left work early to go be with him at the cemetery for awhile. I wore the black dress I wore to the funeral but this time flip flops. I was chased by honeybees awawy from his grave and then stood in a sudden, heavy rain. It was raining when we said our goodbyes. I was soak to mid-thigh, ran out by the rain, so I went to my friend's house and took her grocery shopping. <br /><br />I'm moving in a few weeks, my first time out on my own. The days when I could visit the cemetery, take a friend shopping, anything will be done soon. I'm scared but thankful that I know the end of this way of life is approaching. I don't want it cut off short. So I'm hoping that on the 8th anniversary of his death (he was 20), I will be strong enough to do something besides sit at the cemetery and whisper my thoughts and prayers.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00237226117256231780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-50728449387635903882009-06-22T16:15:05.818-06:002009-06-22T16:15:05.818-06:00I love this post. I want to print it out and keep ...I love this post. I want to print it out and keep it for that day I get called to kitchen duty. <br />Thank you for writing and sharing. You are one of a kind.P.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06411187071469804776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-26852516638161865832009-06-22T12:23:35.131-06:002009-06-22T12:23:35.131-06:00Sounds like a great day. I love those type of day...Sounds like a great day. I love those type of days.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.{amy k.}https://www.blogger.com/profile/08310985121880121844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-78338858505518614352009-06-22T12:16:02.752-06:002009-06-22T12:16:02.752-06:00Thank you for sharing this experience.Thank you for sharing this experience.crissy // mama bosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988909961418937385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-86350056223707105542009-06-22T12:14:13.453-06:002009-06-22T12:14:13.453-06:00thank you for sharing this...
i lost my daughter ...thank you for sharing this...<br /><br />i lost my daughter almost 5 years ago and to hear this makes my heart ache for your new friend. but i can guarantee that she needed that just as much as you did.beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436751308521120596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-81658164424327418672009-06-22T11:54:58.574-06:002009-06-22T11:54:58.574-06:00so good, thank you!so good, thank you!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720232685993858321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-78187526188772723162009-06-22T11:28:57.918-06:002009-06-22T11:28:57.918-06:00thank you for this wonderful post. a perfect way t...thank you for this wonderful post. a perfect way to begin my monday.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11878666055182282208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-23535596304665373912009-06-22T11:20:11.947-06:002009-06-22T11:20:11.947-06:00What a beautiful post.What a beautiful post.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054958394707123993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-5124257118607394452009-06-22T10:35:45.403-06:002009-06-22T10:35:45.403-06:00Neat post. Mark Twain said that "the best way...Neat post. Mark Twain said that "the best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer somebody else up." I believe it and try to live it.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166493493952802169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-53966838267291908802009-06-22T10:34:40.102-06:002009-06-22T10:34:40.102-06:00mm. SUCH a great post, marta.
i heard a sermon a...mm. SUCH a great post, marta. <br /><br />i heard a sermon a while ago about the man who was lowered through the roof of a house by his friends so that jesus could heal him - the message wasn't just about having faith, but about how the man then took his mat that was once a sign of his weakness, and how it could be transformed into his testimony, his strength. this woman's story echoes these same themes, and i love it. <br /><br />thanks so much for sharing! xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269154101073583988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-23097195362807023422009-06-22T09:12:20.373-06:002009-06-22T09:12:20.373-06:00Marta, I love this post! It is true how you can l...Marta, I love this post! It is true how you can learn lots by being in the kitchen serving while others are participating in the activity. That is one important thing I have learned serving on those committees. <br /><br />What an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing that story!<br /><br />Enrichment was wonderful by the way. You women did an amazing job. Thank you!Hilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116287647096251147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-10634320844646337032009-06-22T09:04:37.254-06:002009-06-22T09:04:37.254-06:00Marta, this post is wonderful. What an incredible ...Marta, this post is wonderful. What an incredible person. It brings a tear to my eye that she reaches out to mothers that she doesn't know, never has met... I am amazed at her courage. Thank you for sharing.The White Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272117922985279730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-42296181197947002502009-06-22T08:52:41.964-06:002009-06-22T08:52:41.964-06:00marta, what you dont realize is that you probably ...marta, what you dont realize is that you probably helped her on a very difficult day. i do not think it is an accident you have become friends with two grieving mothers who have lost their sons...your story helped me see that even though there are days that my grief is too much to bear, i can and will go on...and it is by helping others that i am able to make sense of my loss, the same just might be true for your new friend.<br /><br />thanks<br />XOlucinda snyderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01671169694336345209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-3406594240349243272009-06-22T08:39:25.305-06:002009-06-22T08:39:25.305-06:00Sweet story, Marta! Thank you for sharing it with ...Sweet story, Marta! Thank you for sharing it with us.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931656703800469915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-51218233412506663012009-06-22T08:36:49.282-06:002009-06-22T08:36:49.282-06:00truth, dear Marta.
how did Benji do on the camp-...truth, dear Marta. <br /><br />how did Benji do on the camp-out? Any tips for camping with a wee baby?KJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435195670201242295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-30548069339251794412009-06-22T08:25:48.922-06:002009-06-22T08:25:48.922-06:00What an incredible story and lesson. I think we ha...What an incredible story and lesson. I think we have all been there at some point. I know I have many moments when I need an attitude adjustment. Thank you for telling this story and helping me realign my perspective!Sarah Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200303041816169616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-9176588333142540402009-06-22T08:17:56.302-06:002009-06-22T08:17:56.302-06:00Marta, thank you for this. First of all, I love t...Marta, thank you for this. First of all, I love that you were honest about wishing you were in church and not mixing salad---I find myself so disappointed about "where I'm placed" sometimes. It made me tear up to read this woman's story, and then to hear how she turns it in to something so powerful and thoughtful. This gives me a lot to think about. Thanks for sharing---blessings to you and your salad partner.<br /><br />---AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36513923.post-86861580161798598112009-06-22T07:19:58.071-06:002009-06-22T07:19:58.071-06:00what a great lesson for us all - thank youwhat a great lesson for us all - thank youMoments and Impressionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07985790308177683141noreply@blogger.com