tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124749183316796602.post1894731784970258998..comments2024-03-07T22:54:23.588-05:00Comments on Optimistic Voices: Grampa Built Bridges (Danny Schmidt)Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16635551444187069828noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124749183316796602.post-72888948319663479322009-06-25T23:36:33.442-04:002009-06-25T23:36:33.442-04:00Hey, Eileen ~
I was just headed to bed when your ...Hey, Eileen ~<br /><br />I was just headed to bed when your comment came through - I had to respond... :-)<br /><br />I have had many issues with my mom in the past, which makes this situation so much more difficult - I am doing my absolute best, every day, to do this unconditionally... but she still, even in her weakened state, knows what buttons of mine to push!<br /><br />I could not have lasted without my own "Company of Friends" and am so grateful for the private e-mails of you and so many, Nancy signing mom's CaringBridge website, Kate having a bouquet of flowers delivered today, etc. - bridges abound, and my friends are my touchstone to the real world, even when it appears I've fallen off the face of it... <3Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635551444187069828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-124749183316796602.post-77398212929131573492009-06-25T23:27:20.557-04:002009-06-25T23:27:20.557-04:00I am so happy that you made it out to see and shar...I am so happy that you made it out to see and share Danny and his music; I was hoping for just that. I'm sorry this is so hard, but you're doing it. You've inspired me to be nicer to everyone, especially my mother. "Riveted" is dark and beautiful; reminds me of John Donne's "For Whom the Bell Tolls". If you're in my "Company of Friends" than I've succeeded. Prayers of comfort are unending bridges to you, and your mother, from all of your friends.<br /> Love, EileenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com