tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post3796188259015749956..comments2024-01-02T13:48:57.616-08:00Comments on Victory Road: should-have-beenDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01240575765252692365noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-86253144646878006312012-05-07T08:19:52.891-07:002012-05-07T08:19:52.891-07:00oh sweet denise...i wish i was there right now to ...oh sweet denise...i wish i was there right now to just be with you.<br />not with any words. just there. to hug. listen. be.<br /><br />xoxo<br /><br />thanking God for answered prayers...and continuing to pray for His comfort & peace to be yours and your Dad's. it is my hearts cry that one day your relationship will be made whole and all those "should have beens" will be restored.Simply Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03904562519906792897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-51933184077100282882012-05-01T06:24:11.335-07:002012-05-01T06:24:11.335-07:00Is your dad in California? How much do I love you?...Is your dad in California? How much do I love you? I praise God that you have been protected as much as possible by his hospitalization. So many people (I include myself) have mentally ill parents that continue to remain untreated.I agree with you... your father and your family are safest if he remains in treatment. God is so faithful.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067158792567985343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-54697537199786203312012-04-28T19:10:51.520-07:002012-04-28T19:10:51.520-07:00While my heart hurts for you, I'm thankful God...While my heart hurts for you, I'm thankful God saw fit to answer the prayer of your heart in the manner you wished. Praying for your entire family tonight.The Writer Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15215717851386518982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-74404719242519460232012-04-28T08:59:09.579-07:002012-04-28T08:59:09.579-07:00Denise,
What you write opens a door into the hear...Denise,<br /><br />What you write opens a door into the heart of my husband who has lost his mom to a mental illness that requires her to be a patient at a state run facility as they have given up conservatorship of her. It is difficult for him to see him mom in this place, as she is now--when his heart simply wants to remember the mom she was before they lost her to this disease. Prayers and blessings.Janenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005650115687302774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-5155310510439358452012-04-27T17:14:46.584-07:002012-04-27T17:14:46.584-07:00Denise, you are just a living, breathing
example o...Denise, you are just a living, breathing<br />example of God's forgiveness and grace<br />and what kind of fruit the Spirit produces.<br />I am praying for more of those rare<br />precious moments<br />between you and your earthly dad,<br />all the while knowing that our Heavenly Father <br />knows exactly what we need,<br />and when.<br /><br />"...but God."<br />Amen!<br />Love you friend!<br /><br />-keriforever folding laundryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01673738277278533814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-5644878336724655322012-04-27T14:21:29.800-07:002012-04-27T14:21:29.800-07:00I saw the pics and kept thinking how much you rese...I saw the pics and kept thinking how much you resemble your father. <br /><br />And then I realized how much you resemble your Father. Your grace resembles His, Denise. Your love for others reflects His. <br /><br />I am so sorry about all of this--my heart hurts for you, friend.Thea Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02095076657488585124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-76941388082520671232012-04-27T11:55:15.812-07:002012-04-27T11:55:15.812-07:00as always, I'm so impressed by how you give ev...as always, I'm so impressed by how you give everything over to the Lord and let your Father handle things in ways we can't. Praise Him for giving you that ability to surrender and embrace His will.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011244450680179553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-43497425844515445472012-04-27T11:28:44.518-07:002012-04-27T11:28:44.518-07:00I read this at work this morning and thought about...I read this at work this morning and thought about it all the way home. My grandmother suffered from mental illness. She missed out on much of her life because of it. Often even in a catatonic state. Mostly in a state hospital. My Dad and his siblings really suffered from the situation, and it is obvious in their lives. <br /><br />I see it now in my own mother. Things I did not see as a child, that I better understand as an adult. She is not severe, or hardly even noticeable to strangers. But, we know. We see. We feel the strains of it. It is a daily hard.<br /><br />I have you in my heart today. Thanks for sharing.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493608864888219127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-16205107741038809952012-04-27T09:39:46.737-07:002012-04-27T09:39:46.737-07:00(((hugs))) and so much love to you.(((hugs))) and so much love to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-29646573581441172592012-04-27T09:37:22.959-07:002012-04-27T09:37:22.959-07:00The pictures are so beautiful.
And sad.
Life.
jus...The pictures are so beautiful.<br />And sad.<br /><br />Life.<br />just so hard.<br /><br />You are such a special woman. Really. I was drawn to the light you shine the very first time I visited you here. No doubt that the suffering in your life...the void of a father...the pain of what should have been...has provided you with the wings needed to soar above the pain and feel Gods grace. To BE Gods grace.<br /><br />I love you for all that share and bring into this world.<br />Your ability to thank God for small moments is truly the works of a Saintly person.<br /><br />xoLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-22120215167736372152012-04-27T09:04:30.156-07:002012-04-27T09:04:30.156-07:00but God.
God is so good.
He knows.
He has a perfec...but God.<br />God is so good.<br />He knows.<br />He has a perfect plan.<br />He is clearly working all things together.<br /><br />What was meant for evil, He meant for good.<br /><br />The enemy does not have a grip, the Lord does.<br /><br />AMEN. <br />Praising HIM for what he has done IN and THROUGH this whole situation.<br /><br />I see you and your kids in those eyes of his. What a beautiful gift your father - by way of the Heavenly Father - has given to you guys!{cuppakim}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17698737918155617814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-39953819894228629152012-04-27T05:51:11.114-07:002012-04-27T05:51:11.114-07:00So happy to hear that your prayers for him staying...So happy to hear that your prayers for him staying there longer have been answered. So sad that things are the way they are. Praise God for the grace He has given you in this situation!Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13611047081716856467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-71567834338141785952012-04-26T20:06:07.289-07:002012-04-26T20:06:07.289-07:00Wonderful and insightful post, however, the pain o...Wonderful and insightful post, however, the pain of what was (is) lost is palpable, but then again, so is the love and grace Abba has clothed you with, my friend.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540724586560223586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-52140307832472774652012-04-26T20:01:55.028-07:002012-04-26T20:01:55.028-07:00Tears fill my eyes, friend. I just keep staring at...Tears fill my eyes, friend. I just keep staring at the photos, saddened for your loss. I wish he had the ability to fully know you & your sweet family... he would be so blessed by you all.<br /><br />I'm sorry that you had to go through such a difficult day. I'm glad that Michael and the Lord were there to carry you through.<br /><br />Love you. Hugs.Linda Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738531888976872731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-72614876246346380482012-04-26T20:00:11.441-07:002012-04-26T20:00:11.441-07:00i'm so sorry for this whole situation, denise....i'm so sorry for this whole situation, denise. i have no more words than these. so very sorry.Sarah Markleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15745807641579275163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-69381019530074771692012-04-26T13:11:48.678-07:002012-04-26T13:11:48.678-07:00Oh Denise... wishing I could reach out and surroun...Oh Denise... wishing I could reach out and surround you in a hug. I am sorry this illness has taken your dad from you. You are in my prayers. He is in my prayers. Praying you will receive more of those wonderful moments when you have the gift of your dad. ♥Jennifer {Studio JRU}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01426877302534891809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-52722711390214030362012-04-26T11:36:46.782-07:002012-04-26T11:36:46.782-07:00Denise, my friend..... My heart aches for you and ...Denise, my friend..... My heart aches for you and I'm awed by your courage to share as you have.... I've visited a number of people who live in "physical confinement" and while never in "such physical confinement" having been hospitalized for 3 months in traction and living aboard ship at times during my military career I think I have a small taste of what such a life must be like for the confinee and family.....<br />You, your Dad and your family have been in my thoughts over the years many times and I will continue to hold good thoughts for each of you....<br />I'm proud of you and glad to share a "friendship"....<br />Shalom amiga.....<br />BillBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854840366793426082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1855892413122659715.post-13460421127938275442012-04-26T11:32:00.108-07:002012-04-26T11:32:00.108-07:00I want to leave and return with something as profo...I want to leave and return with something as profound as your grace. <br />I understand. And don't.<br /><br />Sending love and courage and prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.com