tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post8490914117035143972..comments2024-03-21T23:14:27.787+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: Alone in a little churchGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-84350793262107946552013-11-16T14:26:13.979+00:002013-11-16T14:26:13.979+00:00So sad. I'm so sorry for your loss.
I know yo...So sad. I'm so sorry for your loss.<br /> I know you don't know me or ever heard from me, but I can guess how you feel. My partner in life also walked away from what we had a year ago now, but not out of desperation or stress or anything. He said he loved me but had to go. I knew what he wanted. But I wanted him.<br />And my father walked away that very same day 33 years ago. He left this world, feeling pretty much like Andy (just my guess) by his own will. <br />Time doesn't heal anything, but soothes the pain. Hope you're feeling better by now.tibbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00614662444673830043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-54569778780040949522013-05-06T19:51:19.165+01:002013-05-06T19:51:19.165+01:00One day at a time, dearest... one day at a time......One day at a time, dearest... one day at a time...Charmainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559537393765456584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-56729090522040547752013-04-30T14:16:44.266+01:002013-04-30T14:16:44.266+01:00Just going to that church on your own was a huge b...Just going to that church on your own was a huge brave step. The sadness will ease but the loneliness will be harder. Do you have any friends nearby? You know any one of us will welcome a visit from you ...<br />Take care dear girl,<br />M xVintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-5898397328881441842013-04-29T23:39:25.609+01:002013-04-29T23:39:25.609+01:00Have been thinking of you.
Hoping and praying tha...Have been thinking of you.<br /><br />Hoping and praying that the days are becoming more bearable. Love and respect for you and your inspirational bravery is immeasurable.<br /><br />Take care Gretal xHBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033438396504996912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-68087584206665044762013-04-26T15:05:56.058+01:002013-04-26T15:05:56.058+01:00Thinking of you, take care ♥Thinking of you, take care ♥the woolly doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539276358660986716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-31432965014498434762013-04-24T13:19:28.966+01:002013-04-24T13:19:28.966+01:00Welcome back. I know it was tough, but you made i...Welcome back. I know it was tough, but you made it. Much love to you, Gretel, and know that we all respect your bravery as you start your life again. Love the pictures, and sharing this little walk with you.Trailshomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02091315786366864065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-7370482831688186502013-04-23T19:26:30.040+01:002013-04-23T19:26:30.040+01:00Hello. I recently came to your blog through severa...Hello. I recently came to your blog through several friends of friends and probably too much time drifting on the internet instead of applying myself to more productive tasks. But I just wanted to give you a virtual hug. :) I too am in a new county where I know barely anyone, and I really empathise with you. One day you'll find yourself realising that there aren't quite so many tears, in the meantime they are a great release. Best wishes, xxxxThe Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13954736898705973248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-41976324371157389712013-04-23T19:12:02.013+01:002013-04-23T19:12:02.013+01:00I think of you every day (I am not a stalker) and ...I think of you every day (I am not a stalker) and send good thoughts and wishes your way.<br /><br />Continue to be brave, you have so many friends (those you know and the ones who love you through your work and your blog) and know we are thinking of you and supporting you all the time.<br /><br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03680610172254066719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-39941397353643794512013-04-23T16:46:49.886+01:002013-04-23T16:46:49.886+01:00It will get better. I promise. It seems to be a &q...It will get better. I promise. It seems to be a "season" for this misery. Not long after your loss, I suffered one too. I know that feeling as if it is as deep as the deepest well inside. Hang tough. There is always hope. My mantra now. Hope. hugs and sunshine.<br />CathyCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947681055574897580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-29262976193779680782013-04-22T12:52:38.732+01:002013-04-22T12:52:38.732+01:00It takes such bravery to pick yourself up and keep...It takes such bravery to pick yourself up and keep on going that I'm in awe of your strength. <br />My hugs and thoughts are no substitute, but you have them anyway. XToniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15740360046558563158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-25697278169268879302013-04-22T10:45:05.211+01:002013-04-22T10:45:05.211+01:00A big step but it's good to allow yourself tim...A big step but it's good to allow yourself time to grieve and heal. xCathy Holtomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510196597713178864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-21343350892332343562013-04-21T13:34:23.841+01:002013-04-21T13:34:23.841+01:00Remembering is easy, but missing is hard. You'...Remembering is easy, but missing is hard. You've made giant steps!! You go girl!JGGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711819361805238422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-80984088805089185112013-04-21T07:00:48.383+01:002013-04-21T07:00:48.383+01:00Thinking of you and sending hugs your way Gretel.....Thinking of you and sending hugs your way Gretel.. <br /><br />I think those little cropped trees look just like some of your whimsical trees ...BumbleVeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272892605379537233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-43640613530129873562013-04-20T20:03:29.716+01:002013-04-20T20:03:29.716+01:00Dear Gretel, thank you for sharing your visit. I o...Dear Gretel, thank you for sharing your visit. I often think of you and your darling Andy, and this post is another beautiful and very moving tribute to him and to your bravery, wishing you all the very best, Becky. xxBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689397980861877080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-68812713373092275482013-04-20T10:43:47.207+01:002013-04-20T10:43:47.207+01:00That's a girl Gretel, you've made a start....That's a girl Gretel, you've made a start. One step at a time, it may not get much easier but eventually it WILL get better. Lots and lots of love<br />Jean xxShrimpton and Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11936163290981358252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-30433414529732039752013-04-20T10:43:28.693+01:002013-04-20T10:43:28.693+01:00Sending hugs from here xSending hugs from here xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-13180005623224151412013-04-20T10:42:38.312+01:002013-04-20T10:42:38.312+01:00No words really, just a wave from not so many mile...No words really, just a wave from not so many miles down the road from you, and a virtual hug from a fan.<br /><br />What a wonderful little church :)Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-64483949892770358882013-04-20T08:23:37.069+01:002013-04-20T08:23:37.069+01:00Beautiful photo exploration.
Many many hugs, cups...Beautiful photo exploration.<br /><br />Many many hugs, cups of tea and hard-boiled eggs from my hens to you darling Gretel.<br /><br />xxxxtlchanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259427561396960607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-84623872378617478782013-04-20T05:47:44.010+01:002013-04-20T05:47:44.010+01:00I wish I could have gone with you. I would have w...I wish I could have gone with you. I would have waited outside and held your hand on the way home. Much love and admiration for your bravery.<br />xo,<br />pamelaPamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-50176405640808581112013-04-20T03:34:37.759+01:002013-04-20T03:34:37.759+01:00Gretel, that was such a brave trip to make but als...Gretel, that was such a brave trip to make but also perhaps healing for you. Tears can help a lot sometimes, and you are taking the first steps in learning how to live your life in this new world. It doesn't mean you should forget or not miss him, just that it will also be important to find some things that help you feel good or at least OK or you to support you, bit by bit.<br /><br />Hang in there. You have support from so many people out in the virtual world, but I hope you find people to keep you company in person too. Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13440658754416289147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-52566396294714446942013-04-20T02:39:09.190+01:002013-04-20T02:39:09.190+01:00You are so brave and I am certain your lovely Andy...You are so brave and I am certain your lovely Andy was there with you. There's nothing wrong with a good cry, I think it is good for your soul. Such a beautiful place to visit and thank you for sharing. My thoughts are with you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02343073501991880401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-32645229325170099552013-04-19T23:43:11.600+01:002013-04-19T23:43:11.600+01:00Gretel - really I have no words... but I just want...Gretel - really I have no words... but I just want to let you know that I am reading and thinking of you often and wondering how you are. Much love and friendship. Gillian x Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-78227634506054950832013-04-19T22:52:11.225+01:002013-04-19T22:52:11.225+01:00I hope your time in the beautiful church brought s...I hope your time in the beautiful church brought some comfort. It must have been so very hard but you knew you were not alone.<br />Carol xxCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811673280675153792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-19772092608609286802013-04-19T22:47:58.548+01:002013-04-19T22:47:58.548+01:00Gretel, dear....want you to know that I have chose...Gretel, dear....want you to know that I have chosen you to receive the Awesome Blogger Award. Go to my blog of today 4/19 for the details.<br />I think you are truly wonderful.<br />Love,LoLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08398370059689865989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-80671168624809915802013-04-19T22:04:15.437+01:002013-04-19T22:04:15.437+01:00Dear Gretel, this church is really impressive. It ...Dear Gretel, this church is really impressive. It has survived throughout the centuries and is a witness of people's griefs, pains, joys... Everything in it is history! Reading your story I realised that you HAD to go there that day... To have your special time in solitude... To feel Andy's presence in spite of his absence. You were really courageous to make this step! I do hope you'll find good people and new friends close to you! Still you have an army of friends all over the world, who are thinking of you!:))<br />Big hugs, dear friend!!!xrossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.com