tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post8212829283216922770..comments2023-10-08T07:07:36.538-04:00Comments on Search the Sea: The HereafterGannet Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-30196488487015832832008-10-04T22:24:00.000-04:002008-10-04T22:24:00.000-04:00I'm so glad you're continuing to post. When I thi...I'm so glad you're continuing to post. When I think of that 1 Cor 15 passage "we shall all be changed" I agree the change will be "beyond our ken" right now -- but on the other hand, I do believe we will recognize the essence of each other, I really do, because I believe in the eternal soul. I mean, I marvel at our bodies, how they house us, but they are not "us." I'm saying that I do think you will see your son again, and recognize him and commune with him on some level that everything you're going through now will seem like a lifting mist. I don't say that to minimize your grief, not at all. But in my never-having-been-there belief system, that's how it makes sense to me now.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222188651239439366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-6604094919203373702008-10-04T17:52:00.000-04:002008-10-04T17:52:00.000-04:00I am clueless, but fully expect pearly gates! A J...I am clueless, but fully expect pearly gates! A Jesuit, his brother, and his sister-in-law wrote a book called Good Goats. They speak of a loving forgiveness that is so great, that it is unimaginable to resist God when we die. that gives me hope.Stratozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148600260976577216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-57073890350066559732008-10-04T02:13:00.000-04:002008-10-04T02:13:00.000-04:00Was just thinking of you, praying for you, (0).Was just thinking of you, praying for you, (0).RevDrKatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06043193615563649333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-22314508177323993762008-10-03T23:24:00.000-04:002008-10-03T23:24:00.000-04:00Just a night prayer for you...Just a night prayer for you...Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617476463347663364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-52444354517065950622008-10-03T12:44:00.000-04:002008-10-03T12:44:00.000-04:00(o) Just wanted to let you know I stopped by.(o) Just wanted to let you know I stopped by.Elaine (aka...Purple) https://www.blogger.com/profile/09439199680556347830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-31929126490701264762008-10-03T00:44:00.000-04:002008-10-03T00:44:00.000-04:00The cemetry above the Catherdral is called "The Ne...The cemetry above the Catherdral is called "The Necropolis" - the city of the Dead - in Glasgow, my hometown. I used to walk there many times - I lived about a mile from the Cathedral and was born half a mile away in Duke Street Hospital. It was very peaceful to walk amongst the great stones and read them.<BR/><BR/>At the top of the Necropolis is a statue of John Knox looking towards the Cathedral. It's a remarkable place.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for continuing to write.Stushiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10693178228505134028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-67969262120560235222008-10-02T19:57:00.000-04:002008-10-02T19:57:00.000-04:00I am in awe of your sharing what is intense. I ha...I am in awe of your sharing what is intense. I have found historic cemeteries where others are buried to be peaceful. I have never felt anything like that in a cemetery where someone I love is buried. And wish I had better words, or any words that could offer comfort, other than that I continue to lift you up in prayer and in my heart.Law+Gospelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04635380643783565043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-25421259834893055222008-10-02T18:01:00.000-04:002008-10-02T18:01:00.000-04:00RE: cemeteries... I find them historically fascin...RE: cemeteries... I find them historically fascinating, if a bit melancholy. Not creepy or threatening (since I have one right next door.) But when it comes to "visiting" my loved ones there, I do not find it comforting. I just...cry.Lisa :-]https://www.blogger.com/profile/02237889098638895390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-36020590032035990532008-10-02T14:39:00.000-04:002008-10-02T14:39:00.000-04:00Robin,I have not visited your blog in so long and ...Robin,<BR/>I have not visited your blog in so long and I came here today because I had been reading of Celtic churches and recalled your amazing trip a couple summers ago.<BR/><BR/>I am physically sick at your loss.<BR/><BR/>I have been thinking so much about spiritual things these last months- so many questions unanswered- so many people in pain, grief and suffering all over the world. What is the higher purpose? None of us have any answers to this and nothing we can say can help alleviate your pain.<BR/><BR/>I did however read quite recently a book that gave me hope in my moments of dark confusion, and although it certainly might not match your own religious convictions, it nevertheless provided comfort to me , and hopefully will bring some comfort to you as well. It's called "90 minutes in Heaven". When my husband brought it home, I rolled my eyes and said, "Great, another New Age back from the other side type idiotic book."<BR/>I wasn't even going to read it, but I'm so very glad that I did. It looks at heaven from the viewpoint of a Christian who died and did not want to return to earth after being in heaven, though God in His infinite wisdom, had other plans. I hope it can bring you some vestige of comfort to you in these dark times.<BR/><BR/>My prayers are with you and your precious family right now.<BR/>I am so sorry.Paintdancerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256023511975838029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-81612416320317111162008-10-02T14:30:00.000-04:002008-10-02T14:30:00.000-04:00I don't know either but I believe in heaven. I cou...I don't know either but I believe in heaven. I could do without cigars but am tired of orthopedic issues so my hope is for no pain. <BR/><BR/>My mother did the family genealogy when I was young and I developed a lifelong love of old cemetaries. Others find them creepy, I find them comforting. Are you up for walks these days? If I were there, I would walk with you. Once I get going, I do pretty well. <BR/><BR/>Many thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13080538.post-49607946819334172602008-10-02T13:47:00.000-04:002008-10-02T13:47:00.000-04:00I want to take you and hug you real tight ... beca...I want to take you and hug you real tight ... because I do not have any words at all to help ease your pain. Know that you are thought of daily and that if I could, I would [do something]Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718645722631873821noreply@blogger.com