Deborah, my brother Tom’s death in Vietnam in 1968, sent me on a steep decline that took me decades to pull out of. An Uncle also died on D-Day in Normandy, 1944. Some times I do not like human beings…
I know how much you have suffered from your dear brother’s passing — and the sudden death of your mom :(. I honestly can’t imagine and don’t blame you for how you feel at all. Only God can keep piecing us back together. And your poor Uncle’s family. What they went through. What they go through. When will war ever stop? It’s absolutely evil what keeps happening and seeing Kyiv hit so hard this past weekend is heartbreaking. I think of the innocent trying to go about their day. The little ones living in absolute angst, terror at the sounds, like my little mum in WW2 — the sweet innocent animals, whether domestic or of the forest. Absolutely gut-wrenching. Love you dear Wendy. ox
Profound thanks to you, Deborah, for your deep heart and spirit. I always recognize fellow deep people. As I have said in previous comments to you on your writing pieces, you rival me in depth of thought. As I described it, sometimes being deep is good and other times, it is overwhelming. The fact that I am still alive is completely God's mercy. Every one of us has suffered something, multiple things, across our lives. That is why every single day has elements of the precious, even an "ordinary" day. Minutes with God are sublime and I seek them. God bless you, dear Deborah! WEW
Thank you Wendy, for your never ending and much appreciated encouragement. Deep is what I am. We recognize it in each other. I crave these relationships as well. And I can say - it’s been a lifelong struggle to find them. I am glad that we both recognize God’s continual purpose for our lives. Love you. ox
Deborah, your post today, for Memorial Day touched me deeply. Thank you so much for mentioning my husband, Doug, who was KIA in Vietnam in 1969. There are only a few days a year that I allow myself to take a day to remember and to grieve. It has been 57 years and like your article brought out, the void and the pain of loss still remain. There is no positive to war. Both sides lose in it's losses. Loss is loss whether it's the winner's loss, or the loser's loss. It still cuts to the bone and takes forever, if ever, to settle down enough to accept it. Thank you again, my sweet friend. Your article was perfectly timed and it describes the horrors of war perfectly in photos and your words. Bless you, Deborah.
Oh dearest C.J., I feel this deeply for you, and for my friend Wendy, who lost her brother. I honestly can’t imagine, but I can. I can understand the grief that is there, buried by joy and the good life in front of us — afraid to look at that pain — but needing to honor it. To honor the young man who was such a huge part of your life. The life you have now. I have a few tears typing this. Love you. Thinking of you today. And Doug. oxox
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Thank you so much!
Deborah, my brother Tom’s death in Vietnam in 1968, sent me on a steep decline that took me decades to pull out of. An Uncle also died on D-Day in Normandy, 1944. Some times I do not like human beings…
I know how much you have suffered from your dear brother’s passing — and the sudden death of your mom :(. I honestly can’t imagine and don’t blame you for how you feel at all. Only God can keep piecing us back together. And your poor Uncle’s family. What they went through. What they go through. When will war ever stop? It’s absolutely evil what keeps happening and seeing Kyiv hit so hard this past weekend is heartbreaking. I think of the innocent trying to go about their day. The little ones living in absolute angst, terror at the sounds, like my little mum in WW2 — the sweet innocent animals, whether domestic or of the forest. Absolutely gut-wrenching. Love you dear Wendy. ox
Profound thanks to you, Deborah, for your deep heart and spirit. I always recognize fellow deep people. As I have said in previous comments to you on your writing pieces, you rival me in depth of thought. As I described it, sometimes being deep is good and other times, it is overwhelming. The fact that I am still alive is completely God's mercy. Every one of us has suffered something, multiple things, across our lives. That is why every single day has elements of the precious, even an "ordinary" day. Minutes with God are sublime and I seek them. God bless you, dear Deborah! WEW
Thank you Wendy, for your never ending and much appreciated encouragement. Deep is what I am. We recognize it in each other. I crave these relationships as well. And I can say - it’s been a lifelong struggle to find them. I am glad that we both recognize God’s continual purpose for our lives. Love you. ox
“Deep calls out to deep” , from scripture!
Awesome, Deborah.
Thank you so much Douglas! I really appreciate you reading it! ox
Deborah, your post today, for Memorial Day touched me deeply. Thank you so much for mentioning my husband, Doug, who was KIA in Vietnam in 1969. There are only a few days a year that I allow myself to take a day to remember and to grieve. It has been 57 years and like your article brought out, the void and the pain of loss still remain. There is no positive to war. Both sides lose in it's losses. Loss is loss whether it's the winner's loss, or the loser's loss. It still cuts to the bone and takes forever, if ever, to settle down enough to accept it. Thank you again, my sweet friend. Your article was perfectly timed and it describes the horrors of war perfectly in photos and your words. Bless you, Deborah.
Oh dearest C.J., I feel this deeply for you, and for my friend Wendy, who lost her brother. I honestly can’t imagine, but I can. I can understand the grief that is there, buried by joy and the good life in front of us — afraid to look at that pain — but needing to honor it. To honor the young man who was such a huge part of your life. The life you have now. I have a few tears typing this. Love you. Thinking of you today. And Doug. oxox
Thank you, Deborah. My heart thanks you, as well. You’re a very caring friend and I appreciate and love you as well. ❤️💕🙏
I so appreciate you as well dear C.J. I’ve been a bit scattered here - but I am here. ox
We’ll take scattered, Deborah, to have you here. Is there anything I can help with? hugs,