tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post6247750095537006356..comments2023-08-09T08:42:17.192-07:00Comments on A Walk in My Shoes: Rose Colored GlassesDarlenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06081653211179263967noreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-28316579632187432432007-01-02T05:33:00.000-08:002007-01-02T05:33:00.000-08:00That makes so much sense about the thinned blood a...That makes so much sense about the thinned blood and watching the numbers creep up. It is wonderful that you have found someone to share with that knows exactly what you are going through. That makes all the difference in the world. Sending you healing energy!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-36217120839507590612007-01-01T16:14:00.000-08:002007-01-01T16:14:00.000-08:00Hang in there. One of the reasons that I love blo...Hang in there. One of the reasons that I love blogging is the way that it allows me to feel connected to other people in issues that I sometimes can't find people in person to contect with. I'm glad that you had someone there to share the blog with.Karmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10708512001313683928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-88994435036293796372006-12-31T21:52:00.000-08:002006-12-31T21:52:00.000-08:00Thank god for the rose-colored glasses moments. It...Thank god for the rose-colored glasses moments. It is in those moments that we are most hopeful, and miracles are allowed in when we hope. <br />Still praying, as always!<br />LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-36848360202583205492006-12-31T21:20:00.000-08:002006-12-31T21:20:00.000-08:00I thank God that he sent you someone who has been ...I thank God that he sent you someone who has been where you are. And how cool that you got to show her your blogger network.<br /><br />All our love to you - and may 2007 bring huge amounts of healing and love.LEstes65https://www.blogger.com/profile/15963146455105319876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-1419855052366025132006-12-31T18:45:00.000-08:002006-12-31T18:45:00.000-08:00Darlene,
You have to be the strongest woman alive ...Darlene,<br />You have to be the strongest woman alive to think of us at this time. The love that you have for your son and I believe the love and prayers from everyone are helping so much. The strength that Mark has is amazing. If you can, tell him that I am sending him a beautiful ray of sunshine from Tucson, AZ full of positive and healing energy. He can hold this ray of sunshine while he is in the chair and then keep it beside him until he needs to bring it out again for a little extra strength. This ray of sunshine will alway be there for him whenever he needs it. You and your family take care of each other.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-23956306343234620002006-12-31T15:42:00.000-08:002006-12-31T15:42:00.000-08:00So great you spent some time with someone who coul...So great you spent some time with someone who could absolutely identify with what you, Mark and the family are going through. Throughout all this, I have wondered how is your husband doing and your daughter. <br /><br />For the new year let's just continue praying and KNOWING that Mark is going to continue to improve daily..<br /><br />As much as possible Darlene, I hope your New Year is full of positive news and warm family times and for Mark, I just wish him the absolute very best, one moment at a time. <br /><br />love, sandy<br /><br />will email you in a bit..noticed you wanted my address...sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307968128182359860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-74268700811676080302006-12-31T15:05:00.000-08:002006-12-31T15:05:00.000-08:00I'm so happy to hear that there are "baby steps" i...I'm so happy to hear that there are "baby steps" in Mark's condition. I have had you and Mark on my heart and wait anxiously for the next updates. I keep praying for you and I have always found comfort in this verse during rough patches in life.<br /><br />Psalms 18:2<br />"The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."Graceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259158741112399175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-20462156452471212162006-12-31T14:06:00.000-08:002006-12-31T14:06:00.000-08:00So glad to hear Mark is making progress - and that...So glad to hear Mark is making progress - and that you found some measure of comfort by spending time today with someone who understands the challenges you're facing. That visit must have been like a glimmer of light in the darkness. Blessings to you, Mark and all your family as a new year begins and the healing continues. xoparis parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-29317092032776007562006-12-31T13:57:00.000-08:002006-12-31T13:57:00.000-08:00We all need rose colored blinders at times.We all need rose colored blinders at times.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-7259475685451213932006-12-31T13:14:00.000-08:002006-12-31T13:14:00.000-08:00darlene,
happy new year... i say this to you on p...darlene,<br /><br />happy new year... i say this to you on purpose because my hope for you is that you can and will think of 2007 as a year full of hope, deep love and amazing connects, not struggles and hard times. as the clock changes tonight i will continue to pray for mark and your family. i will pray that you all will get to see the miracles and the love and that is what you carry with you into 2007.<br /><br />jennAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-77182891507427858932006-12-31T13:05:00.000-08:002006-12-31T13:05:00.000-08:00I have been following your blog for the past few w...I have been following your blog for the past few weeks and I pray for you and your son every day. I want you to know that you represent all mothers and everything you are feeling from the love to the pain, we are right there with you. A mother's love can work miracles. <br /><br />Your blog has made me realize how important life is and how much we depend on other people and God. We are not in this alone. Please keep the faith and know that many, many people are praying for you and Mark.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-29617133723421097662006-12-31T12:56:00.000-08:002006-12-31T12:56:00.000-08:00Good job, Mark! Pushing forward in spite of all o...Good job, Mark! Pushing forward in spite of all of it...I am still quietly humbled by this. Wishing him continued recovery and forward momentum as we move into the new year and beyond. How strong he is but also how strong you are--a wonder!<br />--D.--Left-handed Trees...https://www.blogger.com/profile/06057727021295729384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-66238749158860297312006-12-31T12:43:00.000-08:002006-12-31T12:43:00.000-08:00HI Darlene,
So pleased to hear how long Mark mana...HI Darlene,<br /><br />So pleased to hear how long Mark managed the chair. What an achievement. I'm glad you had the opportunity to talk to someone who has been in such a similar experience.<br /><br />Baby steps are sometimes the hugest achievements of our lives aren't they.<br /><br />Hope and sustenance to you.<br /><br />PS I sent you an email but it sadly bounced back...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-10846230168348962882006-12-31T11:56:00.000-08:002006-12-31T11:56:00.000-08:00it sounds like he's doing so much better. very ha...it sounds like he's doing so much better. very happy to hear. :)Adminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09031370976246712353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-74670435651048653122006-12-31T11:55:00.000-08:002006-12-31T11:55:00.000-08:00Darlene, your words brought tears of joy. I know ...Darlene, your words brought tears of joy. I know that the sitting had to be so painful, but to know that Mark made that first effort makes the progress seem real and that the only way to go is up, up, up! Miracles are in the making!<br /><br />I loved seeing the picture of you on Denise's site. It is a reminder of happy times that will come again for all of you.<br /><br />Sending much love and the biggest hug ever.<br /><br />xoxo StarJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04271616371758781735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-25294598326973877322006-12-31T11:49:00.000-08:002006-12-31T11:49:00.000-08:00it seems impossible to tell you to have a happy ne...it seems impossible to tell you to have a happy new year...reading as i have each day of your pain and mark's struggle. yet as i sit far away from you, in western canada, with my still baby boys (8 and 3 years), i am praying that you and your family have a happy new year, and that 2007 is filled with healing and hope. i will continue to follow your journey, to send positive energy from calgary, alberta, to dream of you and to pray for us all to handle life's 'adventures' with faith and courage. blessings to you all.<br />lanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-15109491051860713762006-12-31T11:41:00.000-08:002006-12-31T11:41:00.000-08:00New here. Have just completed reading everything y...New here. Have just completed reading everything you wrote from day one of this devastating ordeal. <br /><br />Bless you and your family. A new candle has been lit for Mark. Will keep you all in my prayers.Kindnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03424710039883911915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-66009359675631772482006-12-31T11:24:00.000-08:002006-12-31T11:24:00.000-08:00Keep counting those baby steps...as they will add ...Keep counting those baby steps...as they will add up to be steps made by a giant at the end of all of this.<br />I can't imagine the pain involved with the "chair" but it sounds like inch by inch, it'll keep doing what it's supposed to do and Mark will be sitting up straight before you know it, with his shoulders back making his momma very proud !!! (and I'm sure we're all praying for bowel sounds)<br />Laugh when you can, it's the best thing you can do for yourself right now.bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-17254218981284286972006-12-31T11:01:00.000-08:002006-12-31T11:01:00.000-08:00Yay Mark for all his accomplishments! And yay you...Yay Mark for all his accomplishments! And yay you for receiving all the love and support, both from us here in cyberspace and from your pastor's wife. <br /><br />As I was praying for Mark last night, I got a really strong sense that God is doing something in him through this experience - building him up, in a way. I don't mean to say that God caused the accident, but rather that he is using it. The promise, "God works all things for good for those who love him and are called according to his purpose" kept running through my mind. Mark is being strengthened, shaped, and formed into the full character God created him for. Bless you as you nuture and love him in that - but I also sensed that God wants you to step back from time to time and feel proud of your son and what a wonderful job you've done loving him.Trish Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-61070062305729378072006-12-31T10:53:00.000-08:002006-12-31T10:53:00.000-08:00The hope in this post lifts my heart! Wishing you ...The hope in this post lifts my heart! Wishing you a new year filled with love and HEALING. xoxoPatry Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10961915797919017179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-36505612704446727072006-12-31T10:30:00.000-08:002006-12-31T10:30:00.000-08:00Baby steps are a huge accomplishment with such ser...Baby steps are a huge accomplishment with such serious injuries, so I'm impressed at Mark's strength, and at your strength for giving him such support. I'm glad you got to spend time with your pastor's wife. That sounds like it was very comforting. Sending much love your way, Darlene~~~~Deb Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322863748665701618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-87743106184788213102006-12-31T10:19:00.000-08:002006-12-31T10:19:00.000-08:00i am so glad that he is showing improvement. he i...i am so glad that he is showing improvement. he is young and strong and brave and a fighter. i bet he gets it from his momma. ;)<br />xoxo,<br />rubyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-21840346339548590452006-12-31T10:05:00.000-08:002006-12-31T10:05:00.000-08:00i am so happy to read these positive words and how...i am so happy to read these positive words and how you are being so strong and positive for mark. that is so good my dear.<br />he is improving with each second! <br /><br />glad you were able to spend such good time with your pastor's wife, someone who clearly understands. <br /><br />continuing to send prayers and blessings for healing and peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-32017985386811297572006-12-31T10:00:00.000-08:002006-12-31T10:00:00.000-08:00I'm so GLAD you have someone like your pastor's wi...I'm so GLAD you have someone like your pastor's wife to comfort YOU, HUG you and answer your questions! Phew! Mark has come a long way for 12 days the shape he arrived in! Pretty soon maybe he will even look forward to getting up to sit in the chair! Thinking of You all and I'm sending you all LOVE and prayers for HEALING for a Happy New Year, that's it! HEALING NEW YEAR! Thank YOU! Darlene for all the updates and showing us and reminding us what is most important, our family and friends! Lots of HUGS!and LOVE,and Happy HEALING new Year to us all! xoooxooxoxo, Cindaturquoise crohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05873392444199186644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30610711.post-63873905478930004232006-12-31T09:28:00.000-08:002006-12-31T09:28:00.000-08:00Hello lovely,
Hope today is showing signs of impro...Hello lovely,<br />Hope today is showing signs of improvement also. How wonderful you have a connection with someone who has been in a similar situation. God gives you those special people to lean on. Love you much and hope your day is filled with much blessings.<br /><br />xxxooo<br />TeresaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com