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Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Carol Field

Carol Field — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 17:59:39 +0000

Thank you for sharing the story so beautifully. Of course I thought about my parents as I was reading it. I picture them holding hands and laughing, so it hurts less. Our condolences to you and Robert.

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Jeanne

Jeanne — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:17:12 +0000

Dear Friends,

I’m so grateful for your loving words and your tender stories. Thank you all for being in our lives.

Here’s to sharing comfort and joy in 2012,
Jeanne and Robert

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Pat Culpepper

Pat Culpepper — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:24:24 +0000

Jeanne, my condolences to you, Robert, and your family. It’s a beautiful story about your special time and last days which sounds like you already treasure. I stayed with my sister her last four days before she passed on Dec. 22, eight years ago from oral cancer. It was a very special time with her and her family and the nearness of Christmas and all that it means made it so much more meaningful. She was born on the first day of spring and passed on the Winter Solstice.

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Lesley Bradstreet

Lesley Bradstreet — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 22:50:40 +0000

Thanks, Jeanne, for sharing the last few days of your father-in-law’s life with us. It was sweet and real, and very touching. I am facing that day very soon with my own 93-year-old mother. It’s so lovely to hear about the blessings of this difficult time.

Comfort and joy to you and to Robert, and to your father-in-law.
Lesley

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Shirley Norwood

Shirley Norwood — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:41:10 +0000

Dear Jeanne,
My heart is with you and Robert. Thank you for your beautiful story. You always are sparkling in my eyes, and you created such a beautiful word picture. I gave my mother-in-law a hamsa a few months before she died, and she held it all the time (it literally had to be pried out of her hand when she napped and slept) so I can imagine the comfort that beautiful, glittered heart gave to your father-in-law. My Dad died on Christmas Day, so I share with you, and the many others here, the bittersweet sadness and joy that brings to Christmas.
Hugs and much love to you and Robert, and blessings as you grieve, heal and rejoice once again in this new year.
Shirley

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Karen Ross

Karen Ross — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 00:52:34 +0000

Really beautiful – I saw every moment you described.

Love, Ka

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Bobbie

Bobbie — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:17:32 +0000

Thank you for sharing your love and deepest feelings for Dad. It made me feel as if I were there to hold your hands and comfort you all in this time of release and sorrow. I know it well. Your anecdotes brought tears to my eyes and a flood of memories of both of my parents.
My love to you all.

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Jim Comer

Jim Comer — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 19:24:16 +0000

Jeanne,
Your beautifully written story touched me and brought back the days I spent at my parents’ bedsides during their last days — Dad during Christmas week 2005 and Mother in April 2010. I’ve been thinking of them so much this holiday season and wishing we had another Christmas together when they were both healthy and full of life. I miss my ritual of wrapping presents with Mother minutes before they were to be unwrapped by the family. That time together on Christmas Eve was one of my favorite hours of the year.
Then there was my father intent on getting every errant piece of wrapping paper off the floor within minutes of gift-opening. One “wrapper” and one “picker-upper” — a perfect combination.
I’m so glad that you had the gift of glitter and the kind volunteer to be with you in the hospital. I hope you know how many others are with you and Robert in these days and how much joy you both bring to so many of us.

With love,
Jim

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Tommie Huggins

Tommie Huggins — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:31:47 +0000

This is such a moving and evocative story which seems even more precious given the time of year. You have such a beautiful and sensitive description of your father-in-law that I feel touched by his life. Your sharing brings tears and glitter all at once. Thank you for that. God’s peace and rest to your father-in-law and love and hugs to you and Robert. I’m so sorry for your loss.

Comment on The Gift of a Glittered Heart by Marcia Silverberg

Marcia Silverberg — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 16:31:21 +0000

Jeanne, your writing moved me. Kay was an angel in just the right place with an open heart. Barry and I are sending you and Robert hugs and comfort for your loss. The glitter will have to wait until we’re together.
Marcia