tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post6558341537450191375..comments2023-10-28T10:09:51.744-05:00Comments on My Many Colored Days: Woman to Woman: Dealing With GriefLeihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13602022032114765911noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-47438862287556870052007-12-26T09:20:00.000-06:002007-12-26T09:20:00.000-06:00Wow you said so beautifully the reality of so many...Wow you said so beautifully the reality of so many peoples lives. Separation from an abusive family is hard but necessary to live full and meaningful lives. I am not sure I would want to give up the manipulative abuse of my family... because it made me into the caring intuitive human being that I am... but lord I was tested. Thank you for sharing your pain and transformation. MarilynVTOldie -https://www.blogger.com/profile/05951345747562706538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-12712816468485777412007-11-02T22:17:00.000-05:002007-11-02T22:17:00.000-05:00Lei, I am so moved by what you've written. I tuly...Lei, I am so moved by what you've written. I tuly hope we will get to meet in this life. {{}}<BR/><BR/>And, I'm sorry I missed this topic. hugs, CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-8592456130120236912007-11-02T12:35:00.000-05:002007-11-02T12:35:00.000-05:00Lei,I am so touched by your words; I have written ...Lei,I am so touched by your words; I have written these words in my mind over the years but could not commit them to a space that was real. Our mothers sound identical and reading yours helped bring me a sense of new healing. After years of therapy, you are a blessing; thank you.<BR/> glendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-38993776474578771442007-10-30T20:05:00.000-05:002007-10-30T20:05:00.000-05:00you have such a loving heart - your children are l...you have such a loving heart - your children are lucky to call you mom. thanks for sharing such tender thoughts and emotions.Metahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12907274170161722326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-28356574053484088542007-10-29T09:35:00.000-05:002007-10-29T09:35:00.000-05:00I am so sorry... I have only a little time to post...I am so sorry... I have only a little time to post, but I wanted to convey my sympathy for you....tracey.becker1@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606831315390042198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-74774594013684161542007-10-27T11:37:00.000-05:002007-10-27T11:37:00.000-05:00I have been offline all week. So sorry I didn't j...I have been offline all week. So sorry I didn't join in. This is a wonderful post. And my heart goes out to you.<BR/>Also I tagged you on my blog.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10554711604420671473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-32621738664465075732007-10-25T17:25:00.000-05:002007-10-25T17:25:00.000-05:00Beautifully shared. Thank you. It's been 5 years...Beautifully shared. Thank you. It's been 5 years since I lost my dad and it's still a difficult thing for me. Your strength is an inspiration.Holly (2 Kids and Tired)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13075380878850295214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-65409609111681537382007-10-24T15:16:00.000-05:002007-10-24T15:16:00.000-05:00Truly beautiful words. Uplifting and insightful. ...Truly beautiful words. Uplifting and insightful. Thank you so much for sharing and for making me think today.Lara Neveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08351324888724799014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-44901072319134603092007-10-24T09:32:00.000-05:002007-10-24T09:32:00.000-05:00What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it w...What an amazing story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I have experienced so little grief in my life so far that I didn't feel that I had anything to contribute to this discussion this week. But I know my day is coming. I have experienced the grief of unrealized dreams in the lives of my children, but God is working on those as well!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-88321826393696901392007-10-24T01:52:00.000-05:002007-10-24T01:52:00.000-05:00Lei, What a absolutely beautiful post. Words can't...Lei, What a absolutely beautiful post. Words can't express how I felt when I read this. My heart breaks for both you and your mother. Although different outcomes, the abuse you described was mirrored in my own home growing up. What a blessing it is to have the Savior who is able to work a marvelous healing not only in you now, but for your mother, in her afterlife. And what a touching reminder that I need to continue on the good fight, and continue to break the chains of cycles of abuse that have been cast around me. Again, words cannot express - - how beautiful.Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10497823064126116308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-27650508185268203122007-10-23T22:25:00.000-05:002007-10-23T22:25:00.000-05:00Wow, this is a breath-catching post. I don't reall...Wow, this is a breath-catching post. I don't really even know what to say other than that. God bless you, and thank you for sharing.Family Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215232866292121240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-58912006696188288612007-10-23T20:13:00.000-05:002007-10-23T20:13:00.000-05:00A heart touching story. I will keep you in my pray...A heart touching story. I will keep you in my prayers.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>MaryMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175754179624182953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-44915102909394115382007-10-23T19:52:00.000-05:002007-10-23T19:52:00.000-05:00I just want to give you a ((Hug)) and say "Thank Y...I just want to give you a ((Hug)) and say "Thank You" for sharing such a touching and personal part of your story. It truly touched me. You are an amazing woman and an inspiration to me.Kasie @ ~The Art of Life~https://www.blogger.com/profile/00208759575130154708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-77177401479883278152007-10-23T18:45:00.000-05:002007-10-23T18:45:00.000-05:00Lei, what an outstanding post today. I am so glad ...Lei, what an outstanding post today. I am so glad that you have found healing,forgiveness and peace with your past. The only way we can survive an abusive childhood is by looking at the good and try to have an understanding of the how and why this happen to us. I think that it took me dealing with motherhood first hand before I found the healing, forgiveness and peace to move on with my life. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your story in such a loving and graceful way.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful week filled with lots of love and laughter.<BR/>AngelaGranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15008087580310335512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-33008882268283305892007-10-23T18:21:00.000-05:002007-10-23T18:21:00.000-05:00Wow, Lei. I hadn't read this. This is really pow...Wow, Lei. I hadn't read this. This is really powerful. This post actually explains a lot about you and it couldn't have been easy to write or share. I think that your example of forgiveness and acceptance could be very beneficial to others who may have gone through something similar. You continue to amaze me.Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11107964636020955468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-21278503288920848122007-10-23T16:48:00.000-05:002007-10-23T16:48:00.000-05:00What an amazing story. I am so glad you have made...What an amazing story. I am so glad you have made peace with your Mom and your childhood. Thanks for sharing such a deep and personal story.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03150759324714163516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-84124073795303242162007-10-23T15:58:00.000-05:002007-10-23T15:58:00.000-05:00Even though I have read this post before, your tho...Even though I have read this post before, your thoughts and insights still amaze me. Thanks for taking the time to share your story. It helps to know other people grieve, too.An Ordinary Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497066145696617241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-34952130122399047872007-10-23T14:32:00.000-05:002007-10-23T14:32:00.000-05:00It has been over 20 yrs since my mom's death and I...It has been over 20 yrs since my mom's death and I am STILL trying to make peace with our turbulent past. I've read this post several times and used it to look long and hard at what may be possible for me at some point. My peace with my mom is still a long, rocky road away it seems. But I am ever so grateful to you for showing what is possible. When love comes draped in brutality, indifference and scorn right along with sweet islands of nurturing, clarity and humor it turns the world all topsy turvy, as you well understand. Thanks for your willingness to so eloquently open your heart and share with the rest of us who are still struggling to find our way.Belladonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704410443745252997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-81040640365087021932007-10-23T13:20:00.000-05:002007-10-23T13:20:00.000-05:00Lei, I am so glad I was able to read this post. It...Lei, I am so glad I was able to read this post. It is beautiful. It is amazing that you were able to write with such poise about this definitive moment in your life. I know you will see your mom as well, and it will be a joyous reunion. Thank you for sharing this.BAKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04381293916773875594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-68849847331507902652007-10-23T11:26:00.000-05:002007-10-23T11:26:00.000-05:00That is absolutely incredible. You are an amazing...That is absolutely incredible. You are an amazing woman with an obvious understanding of the power of the Atonement. You are absolutely right that sometimes there are no answers.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15699747294702088605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-50997196517059723522007-10-23T11:11:00.000-05:002007-10-23T11:11:00.000-05:00So many women would have come out of a childhood l...So many women would have come out of a childhood like that with a deep dislike or even hatred of their mother. Kudos to you for still being able to see the best in your mother.Kayrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15397302130308197831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-87006194678759694662007-10-23T10:55:00.000-05:002007-10-23T10:55:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing your story & your testimony....Thank you for sharing your story & your testimony.Jennifer @ Fruit of My Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479983078312955832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-59573410973827331792007-10-23T09:16:00.000-05:002007-10-23T09:16:00.000-05:00wow!! You truly have come full circle in forgiving...wow!! You truly have come full circle in forgiving your mother and letting Heavenly Father heal her and be ready for a glorious reunion with her. What an amazing peace to have in your life...that I'm sure came over a long period of time.<BR/>Thanks for sharing such a personal thing with usAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21512526.post-71026777494683082152007-10-23T09:05:00.000-05:002007-10-23T09:05:00.000-05:00Lei, I can't even find the words to comment on thi...Lei, I can't even find the words to comment on this magnificent post. Your insights are rich and your healing is so wonderful. Thank you for sharing your story with us!<BR/><BR/>My admiration of you continues to rise.someone elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524255841655400982noreply@blogger.com