tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post6832080326082916227..comments2023-10-30T09:14:27.703-07:00Comments on Mothering Nature: happy birthday to meJackiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13452150467051762515noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-82735905751853646932008-08-27T14:23:00.000-07:002008-08-27T14:23:00.000-07:00Okay- this is so weird! My birthday is August 26 ...Okay- this is so weird! My birthday is August 26 as well and I turned 33 this year as well. I lost my husband 10 months ago and have 2 kids. We are too much alike in good and bad ways!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-49868785117134286962008-08-27T13:39:00.000-07:002008-08-27T13:39:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday, I hope your day was better than yo...Happy Birthday, I hope your day was better than you expected it to beIamDerbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12105424483708789633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-41959196329887913712008-08-27T06:07:00.000-07:002008-08-27T06:07:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday..*sending hugs and best wishes*Happy Birthday..*sending hugs and best wishes*Elfie33https://www.blogger.com/profile/15385986799069816190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-23297433962325443212008-08-27T05:41:00.000-07:002008-08-27T05:41:00.000-07:00Saying Happy Birthday to you doesn't feel quite ri...Saying Happy Birthday to you doesn't feel quite right to me, when I know you're having such a hard time right now. But I do wish you a happy day and I will eat cake in your honor and make a toast to you from afar.<BR/><BR/>Hugs!Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05948939722723229168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-84957737813497952522008-08-27T04:03:00.000-07:002008-08-27T04:03:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Jackie!Sending you hugs and good wi...Happy Birthday Jackie!<BR/><BR/>Sending you hugs and good wishes from the mn...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-38303504781679305542008-08-27T02:17:00.000-07:002008-08-27T02:17:00.000-07:00Oh, and a Happy Birthday, by the way. I forgot to ...Oh, and a Happy Birthday, by the way. I forgot to say that. ;) Oops....Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637366044613952294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-60274955453446530192008-08-27T02:16:00.000-07:002008-08-27T02:16:00.000-07:00Damn, don't you *hate* when you're (sort of) right...Damn, don't you *hate* when you're (sort of) right like that?? (Re: the dying at 32.)<BR/><BR/>I hope you had a nice (enough?) birthday, all things considered, and that you did--or will, in the next few days--to do something extra-nice just for you. I make a point to get a nice grown-up meal in a restaurant with friends (or myself, if that's my mood) or a massage or something on my birthday or other tough "big" dates in widowhood (wedding anniversaries, Charley's bday, death anniversary, Mother's Day, etc.). Those special plans don't take the pain away but at least they give me *something* to look forward to on such crappy days.<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping you have a day of peace and serenity....<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>CandiceCandicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11637366044613952294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-89083399137415433642008-08-27T01:09:00.000-07:002008-08-27T01:09:00.000-07:00Jackie...I was introduced to your blog from Matt's...Jackie...I was introduced to your blog from Matt's blog and have been a faithful reader ever since. I know this birthday is a painful one for you and there are no words that I can say to change that. I wanted to share this poem with you. I thought of you when I read it. It comes from the blog of a family who lost their 10 week old son to SIDS on March 17th. They too are going through indescribable grief and found comfort in the words of this poem. I thought that maybe you would too. You can read their story at www.thelukesponbergfoundation.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Jackie, I know that is time you will find peace, the grief will quiet. But until then, cry when you have to, be mad when you want to, grieve in whatever way you need to. Just know that there are alot of people out here that pray for you and your children daily and you are always in our thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Another Jackie in Southern California...<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Please Be Gentle<BR/>By Jill B. Englar<BR/><BR/>Please be gentle with me for I am grieving.<BR/>The sea I swim in is a lonely one<BR/>and the shore seems miles away.<BR/>Waves of despair numb my soul<BR/>as I struggle through each day.<BR/>My heart is heavy with sorrow.<BR/>I want to shout and scream<BR/>and repeatedly ask 'why?'<BR/>At times, my grief overwhelms me<BR/>and I weep bitterly,<BR/>so great is my loss.<BR/>Please don’t turn away<BR/>or tell me to move on with my life.<BR/>I must embrace my pain<BR/>before I can begin to heal.<BR/>Companion me through tears<BR/>and sit with me in loving silence.<BR/>Honor where I am in my journey,<BR/>not where you think I should be.<BR/>Listen patiently to my story,<BR/>I may need to tell it over and over again.<BR/>It’s how I begin to grasp the enormity of my loss.<BR/>Nurture me through the weeks and months ahead.<BR/>Forgive me when I seem distant and inconsolable.<BR/>A small flame still burns within my heart,<BR/>and shared memories may trigger<BR/>both laughter and tears.<BR/>I need your support and understanding.<BR/>There is no right or wrong way to grieve.<BR/>I must find my own path.<BR/>Please, will you walk beside me?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-81149234417807277082008-08-26T23:41:00.000-07:002008-08-26T23:41:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Jackie, you amazing woman, you! I'...Happy Birthday Jackie, you amazing woman, you! I'm sure it's bittersweet, but I hope you can take a moment and reflect on the incredible woman that you are- daughter, sister, wife, mother, teacher, friend. . . <BR/><BR/>I'm sure Jeff would be telling you that he loves you the "whole pie" tonight, for sure- feel it. . . <BR/><BR/>Happy Birthday- You inspire me. . . .<BR/><BR/>:) Lindsay D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-35209374762153610172008-08-26T22:18:00.000-07:002008-08-26T22:18:00.000-07:00Hope those gorgeous babies you have made you smile...Hope those gorgeous babies you have made you smile today.<BR/><BR/>Big hugs and kisses from us xxx And a little kick from the tiny one...Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573991998853561283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-72362079349139915742008-08-26T21:09:00.000-07:002008-08-26T21:09:00.000-07:00stupid birthdays.hope it didn't suck too much.stupid birthdays.<BR/><BR/>hope it didn't suck too much.matthew logelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10316130786054926654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-84391442740048918322008-08-26T20:34:00.000-07:002008-08-26T20:34:00.000-07:00Jackie - I have the most perfect birthday gift for...Jackie - I have the most perfect birthday gift for you - could you email me your email address?<BR/>I could mail it but I'd rather send you an e-cert...<BR/><BR/>darciegust at yahoo dot comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-82594360173505712662008-08-26T19:32:00.000-07:002008-08-26T19:32:00.000-07:00i hope your birthday is all it can be and you have...i hope your birthday is all it can be and you have found some small measures of enjoyment, some light. <BR/><BR/>jackie, i am so sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-72562259082425278832008-08-26T19:13:00.000-07:002008-08-26T19:13:00.000-07:00have been peaking in on your life for awhile now. ...have been peaking in on your life for awhile now. haven't had the words to say anything, until today...happy birthday, jackie! i wish you sweet things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-60640138063960380322008-08-26T18:49:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:49:00.000-07:00Here's to hoping that you have the best birthday t...Here's to hoping that you have the best birthday that you possibly can!<BR/><BR/>Just another one of Matt's Creeps in the MN thinking of you today. <BR/><BR/>~nothin'butlove<BR/> xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-31698657976444681462008-08-26T18:16:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:16:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Hugs being sent from Calgary, LisaHappy Birthday Hugs being sent from Calgary, <BR/><BR/>LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10200374261640349644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-70400068517631879152008-08-26T18:01:00.000-07:002008-08-26T18:01:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-18136638860199802222008-08-26T17:42:00.000-07:002008-08-26T17:42:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Jackie ~ Sending you all the good w...Happy Birthday Jackie ~ Sending you all the good wishes and happy thoughts you can bear!<BR/>xoxo - darcieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-18542642921333219652008-08-26T16:25:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:25:00.000-07:00Best wishes to you on your birthday, Jackie.Best wishes to you on your birthday, Jackie.Lucky Pebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14728429206082042972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-9379321175270839032008-08-26T16:19:00.000-07:002008-08-26T16:19:00.000-07:00Hi, I just found your blog and wanted to say that ...Hi, I just found your blog and wanted to say that I hope your day was a good one. I've only read 2 of your posts and am already crying. I'm so sorry that your husband died. I'm so sorry that you are in pain. I know you will probably be glad when today is over. Those first year of holidays are the worst! I'm praying for you.<BR/><BR/>~LynnSomewhere In The Sunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04632631262971907634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-48941179783256936592008-08-26T14:17:00.000-07:002008-08-26T14:17:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Jackie.Sending extra happy thoughts...Happy Birthday Jackie.<BR/>Sending extra happy thoughts and wishes your way today!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-2653311114374516172008-08-26T13:41:00.000-07:002008-08-26T13:41:00.000-07:00happy birthday!happy birthday!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-24286733941594464892008-08-26T12:32:00.000-07:002008-08-26T12:32:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday Jackie! 33 is a good year. I hope...Happy Birthday Jackie! 33 is a good year. I hope this year brings you many glimpses of happiness : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-35942100438529450512008-08-26T12:19:00.000-07:002008-08-26T12:19:00.000-07:00Happy Birthday :0)Happy Birthday :0)dottyspotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15089059543050330193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27694675.post-14196311345984868842008-08-26T11:56:00.000-07:002008-08-26T11:56:00.000-07:00Miss Jackie...HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....from your not so ...Miss Jackie...HAPPY BIRTHDAY.....from your not so anonymous stalker.<BR/><BR/>Lilia..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com