tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073576646312519576.post7544741999500810837..comments2023-06-12T02:57:42.965-07:00Comments on Tracey in Texas...: Do I Make You Proud?Thailand Traceyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08686400025871676681noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073576646312519576.post-77011903731392533172008-07-22T18:36:00.000-07:002008-07-22T18:36:00.000-07:00It is good to see that you enjoy traveling and all...It is good to see that you enjoy traveling and all the unexpected that arrives with the unknown. Your positive attitude serves you well. Your intro picture is exceptionally beautiful, as you are. Did Sam take it? Always thinking of you, Kathy L.Kathy Luthringerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17321534520740881035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073576646312519576.post-80023087759766692582008-07-21T14:46:00.000-07:002008-07-21T14:46:00.000-07:00Tracey,I imagine your father was not only proud of...Tracey,<BR/><BR/>I imagine your father was not only proud of you, he was in awe of you!David Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08438592664004993290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4073576646312519576.post-35790996323770103912008-07-16T11:14:00.000-07:002008-07-16T11:14:00.000-07:00I'm sorry I didn't get to see you the last time yo...I'm sorry I didn't get to see you the last time you were here.<BR/><BR/>This blog makes me think of my dad, too. It's been much longer for me since I talked to Dad but I remember Mama talking about telling Daddy it was ok to let go. He did shortly thereafter. I know that some of my comfort comes from knowing that he was ready to go - knowing what came next for him.<BR/><BR/>Those who watch a loved one fight a medical battle over years can understand the respect that is involved in telling that loved one it's ok to go. Anything else is selfish.<BR/><BR/>Hold fast to your memories and cry when you need to. The years don't fill the hole left by your Dad's physical absence but remembering him with love and sharing him with Vanessa and Riley can make him come alive for you again.<BR/><BR/>After 27 years, there are still days that something makes me miss my Daddy so strongly it is a physical pain. If all else fails, I take a shower and sob when no one can hear me. Then I focus on the good memories and talk to him about my life now. He would be so proud of my family! He would enjoy them so much. I share that with him and it makes me feel better. The best part is, I'll see him again!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing and giving me a chance to share as well. Having friends with whom I can share these mixed blessings is such a gift from God!<BR/><BR/>Love you!Daphnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13092365088117641034noreply@blogger.com