tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post3230936092394220611..comments2023-04-16T00:41:57.593-07:00Comments on How Public - like a frog: GEOGRAPHYHowpublichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09997707068468911615noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-65761734300477807982011-12-27T18:07:32.493-08:002011-12-27T18:07:32.493-08:00I'm only just beginning to meet you and to kno...I'm only just beginning to meet you and to know you, but this much I know of you with certainty: you have lived a life of intentful purpose ... and clearly you are intentful on dying with purpose as well - whenever that event may be, and not one second sooner than it is to be. So all my love, admiration and gratitude to you, dear Linda, for choosing to live and die purposefully. Beyond this, I have nothing to say, so ... (0)Pat Barbernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-75690981495123153712011-12-23T02:27:14.250-08:002011-12-23T02:27:14.250-08:00Jack..my spiritual advisor, the hospital chaplain,...Jack..my spiritual advisor, the hospital chaplain, says that our true nature is joy. I'm hoping he's right and that when the time comes, I find that out. And PS - it's always good to hear from you.Howpublichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997707068468911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-84140799688895219902011-12-21T21:39:57.647-08:002011-12-21T21:39:57.647-08:00Courage is a funny thing, isn't it? To so man...Courage is a funny thing, isn't it? To so many it means denial. To others surrender. To me, it means facing what comes with strength, decency and honesty. I don't know that I could be as strong, decent and honest as you. To show the grace that you do. <br /><br />As for the vengeful, punishing creator - I've always felt that's just a construct of religious leaders desperate to maintain control. A loving creator loves all, not just those who support a particular faith or branch of a faith. <br /><br />I'm looking forward to meeting you in person in the future. That's not denial - just a selfish expression of hope. :)Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-83929998412027561432011-12-20T07:39:11.484-08:002011-12-20T07:39:11.484-08:00(o) It's a really elegant stone, like you.(o) It's a really elegant stone, like you.Marsha Wiest-Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15481754729084714643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-79587852581572472232011-12-20T07:05:44.540-08:002011-12-20T07:05:44.540-08:00Roberta...There used to be a thing people did with...Roberta...There used to be a thing people did with comments. They would leave a stone to show they'd read but didn't need or want to comment. The symbol for leaving a stone, if I recall correctly is: (0)It lets me know you visited - and I find it kind of a nice custom.<br /><br />And thank you all. I try not to dwell on death but I appreciate it when people understand that I must consider it. How strange, when you think of it, that people prepare of every big life change - and yet so many don't consider the conditions around death, which is as huge as birth. Anyway - today beloved friends are visiting, the sun is shining. My last day before the last treatment will be fun - and very much about life.Howpublichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09997707068468911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-62357386005356744912011-12-20T04:46:23.012-08:002011-12-20T04:46:23.012-08:00Sometimes I don't know what to say. This is on...Sometimes I don't know what to say. This is one of those times.Roberta Warshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09869094383053871169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-35740460694876382011-12-20T03:52:57.673-08:002011-12-20T03:52:57.673-08:00I love what Cynthia said, and I don't think I ...I love what Cynthia said, and I don't think I can say it any better. You will exist as long as I do, too - and I'm sure far beyond that. Not only will the things your hands have made continue down through generations of women, but those people who knew you will be talking of you, and passing you down as well. <br /><br />What Callie said - how courageous you are to have a long steady look. How honest you are with yourself astounds me just as much, because the world is full of people who lie to themselves every minute. <br /><br />I don't think you're morbid at all. I think you are as strong as ever, and making your way with poise and grace and every admirable trait that humans can have. Well...except for the psychotic murderous urges, but we'll blame those on the chemo, eh? ;)NEDbeadshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14112578445978978385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-27306510681754361822011-12-19T18:41:34.155-08:002011-12-19T18:41:34.155-08:00You're very right about its being dishonest to...You're very right about its being dishonest to look away, but not looking away requires courage - more courage than many people realize, I think. You are a remarkably courageous woman, and remarkably honest. It shines through in your writing. I'm very proud to know you.Callie Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584089990487527595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-81587290381402229672011-12-19T17:31:42.766-08:002011-12-19T17:31:42.766-08:00And we could both be hit by trucks tomorrow on opp...And we could both be hit by trucks tomorrow on opposite sides of the continent. Statistically improbable, but as possible as any other option in this crazy existence.<br /><br />In my little corner of the world, you will exist for as long as I do: your work in is my jewelry box; I think of you every time I open it and I always will. My daughter covets those earrings, so after I'm gone, she'll probably think of both of us when she wears them.<br /><br />Of course you think about death. You'd be crazy not to. There is no knowing the future, only that which we know right now. And right now, we're here. I plan to be glad about that, at least until something comes up to distract me.Cynthia Newcomer Danielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06644821559839047113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5762459341122897445.post-31219183202960276322011-12-19T17:16:31.783-08:002011-12-19T17:16:31.783-08:00You are my shero.You are my shero.nangel9https://www.blogger.com/profile/01319052440707961891noreply@blogger.com