tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post4543395822561999930..comments2023-10-17T00:54:58.983-07:00Comments on I'll Never Write a Novel: There are no words...Noreenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03789743655241856555noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-32747296249598714222008-01-22T23:29:00.000-08:002008-01-22T23:29:00.000-08:00Noreen, You did an awesome job at the March for L...Noreen,<BR/><BR/> You did an awesome job at the March for Life today. I am so sorry for your loss, and you and your family are in my prayers.foxmulderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05203754146417998359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-52917716557389855452008-01-15T21:26:00.000-08:002008-01-15T21:26:00.000-08:00What a beautiful tribute to your Mom, and thank yo...What a beautiful tribute to your Mom, and thank you so much for sharing it with us. She was a lucky lady to have known such love from her kids. I am so very sorry that you and your family are on this unexpected path. <BR/><BR/>After my dad passed away, I read a passage (the location long forgotten) about grief as an ocean. I found the most comfort in its message about how you never leave it, but it changes over time. Hard to imagine in the harshness of those "first" times, but slowly, its different.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there, be Real good to yourself, and give yourself permission to have good days and really shitty ones. <BR/><BR/>Lots of Love and prayers<BR/>Jenny and Kevin MyersJennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800391968373066879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-82110039967907099302008-01-15T13:26:00.000-08:002008-01-15T13:26:00.000-08:00Oh, sweet Noreen! I remember meeting your mother,...Oh, sweet Noreen! I remember meeting your mother, briefly, my freshman year when you were my RA. Your mother was elegant, kind, gracious, and funny; she immediately put me (a very gawky teen) at ease. May you rest in the fullness of her love as she now rests in God's.ZERDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04673446278264228496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-11744420063410925072008-01-15T00:08:00.000-08:002008-01-15T00:08:00.000-08:00I am so sorry for your pain. I truly write these w...I am so sorry for your pain. I truly write these words with tears, as I am still on the heels of three grandmas also moving on to a higher place, the final of those who was my second mother. For my first 18 years of life, we lived either next door to each other or in the same house. She was, in essence, my second mother. <BR/><BR/>I had the pleasure and privilege of meeting your mother a couple blessed times, and talking with her a few times on the phone ... and have long placed her in the category of extraordinary human beings that I do my mother/grandmother. To lose them, no matter that they go on to a place of peace and beauty and love, is painful to those who remain here. <BR/><BR/>I will attempt to not write a novel here, but know that I'm sending you and all your family many hugs and much peace. The one bright spot: I'm glad to know that my phenomenal grandmother has good company now that your extraordinary mother has joined her. They were both true gems. May they shine together. May our children be blessed by some really great guardian angels ...Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984884570194204280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-26169889123362053432008-01-14T15:00:00.000-08:002008-01-14T15:00:00.000-08:00Noreen,There are truly no words... I encourage you...Noreen,<BR/><BR/>There are truly no words... I encourage you to "keep the faucet on," a phrase my mom taught me. Allow the grief to pour out of you. You are not alone in this, you must go through this, and you will come out on the other end with clarity and peace.<BR/><BR/>My love to you and your family in this difficult time.<BR/><BR/>Rachel (Morton) CardwellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-88805671249539063972008-01-14T10:23:00.000-08:002008-01-14T10:23:00.000-08:00Oh Noreen,I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Y...Oh Noreen,<BR/><BR/>I am so terribly sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like a wonderful woman, and you, Louis, and baby G are in our thoughts and prayers.<BR/><BR/>I have been where you are, though no experience is ever the same. I could tell you things that others told me, but the most important thing is that you grieve your loss and celebrate her life in your own way. Rely on your friends and family, you are loved.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>Camille (Mesmer) VancilCVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563116279539221187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-15042928542682154672008-01-14T09:41:00.000-08:002008-01-14T09:41:00.000-08:00Noreen, Rona called to let Brian and I know about ...Noreen, <BR/><BR/>Rona called to let Brian and I know about your mother's passing and when she did, our prayers for you, Louis, your daugher and all your family (near and far) went out. <BR/><BR/>Words help us heal. I continue to discover this myself as I write. Thank you for sharing your pain and grief online. I hope our response help you feel supported and loved during this difficult time. <BR/><BR/>Brian and I wish we could come over and visit with you and just sit. Please don't hesitate to call or continue to write here - we don't share our grief enough in this world. <BR/><BR/>In our prayers, <BR/>Jill (and Brian) O'HanlonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-50637650664530074932008-01-14T00:18:00.000-08:002008-01-14T00:18:00.000-08:00oh Noreen, I am so sorry.you have my deepest sympa...oh Noreen, I am so sorry.<BR/>you have my deepest sympathies & know that you are very much in my thoughts as you & your family greive your loss & pay tribute to such a remarkable woman. And I send you a hug through the mysterious lines of internet since I am too far away to do so in person.<BR/>xoxoDahlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14261715111317278958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-32625449383642508312008-01-13T20:35:00.000-08:002008-01-13T20:35:00.000-08:00Noreen, I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. T...Noreen, <BR/>I'm so sorry to hear about your mother. Thank you for letting us know. You are certainly in my prayers.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14031192870889190777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26439618.post-55177231905587878152008-01-13T19:27:00.000-08:002008-01-13T19:27:00.000-08:00Oh Noreen, I do not even know how to write enough ...Oh Noreen, <BR/><BR/>I do not even know how to write enough words to express my sorrow for you and your family, but I'm glad that you blogged today so that I could tell you how sorry I am for your loss.<BR/><BR/>I read the paper this morning, stunned, and after a quick sentence figuring that this was Noreen's mom, a person whom I wished to have met in person. To my intense sadness as the article continued there was your name and I didn't know what to do. <BR/><BR/>I will add your mom's name to the PLU All Saint's Chapel list when the time comes and I will think of you and your family in this time of need of positive thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Sincerely,<BR/><BR/>Lena Tibbelin Buhre <BR/>PLU Class of 1999<BR/><BR/>(We took the journalism capstone class together at PLU. Ask Alicia or Nathe if you don't remember me.)Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17797943479333869188noreply@blogger.com