tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post2908005334439881306..comments2024-03-07T00:20:16.083-07:00Comments on Denton Sanatorium: V is for Vacancyjenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01313127576303289593noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-7369261157578134752010-06-25T21:11:48.361-07:002010-06-25T21:11:48.361-07:00I know I am a little late on this one. But, this m...I know I am a little late on this one. But, this made me cry too. I recently "lost" my "baby" to the big girl world and by far it has been the hardest part of my job as a mother to date. This mama's heart was crushed! I wish I could of...would of known how painful letting her go was going to be. Maybe I could have prepared better? Probably not. Sigh...<br />Lovely post.<br /><br />http://thissweetcountrylife.blogspot.com/2010/05/evolution.html<br /><br />I wrote about it too a few weeks back.<br /><br />Kristin~Kristin~https://www.blogger.com/profile/07414904472345377597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-53692750191273435912010-06-21T23:32:12.298-07:002010-06-21T23:32:12.298-07:00Is that how it happens? I'll hold my boys a l...Is that how it happens? I'll hold my boys a little closer today.Laura Lofgreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01628456888272496694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-65709184695567444482010-06-21T03:11:42.019-07:002010-06-21T03:11:42.019-07:00I still miss Tucker, too. :(I still miss Tucker, too. :(paigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11771871442051868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-9081287007534266272010-06-20T20:30:24.720-07:002010-06-20T20:30:24.720-07:00A vacancy that will never be filled...indeed!
Yes...A vacancy that will never be filled...indeed! <br />Yes...this is what we hope for, but we do not ever want to see it come. <br />He will flourish and you will be okay! Right? <br />Will you say these words to me in a few years when I post a similar post?Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292381619675040864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-48430395373114200862010-06-20T12:05:49.017-07:002010-06-20T12:05:49.017-07:00Ouch...You made me cry...AGAIN! You really have a...Ouch...You made me cry...AGAIN! You really have a talent with words and pictures. My Jacob has been gone for just over 2 weeks and I have missed him terribly. I dread the day when he truly goes away...whether for school, a mission, or whatever. I can't imagine not having him around all the time. <br /><br />How wonderful that you have raised such a fabulous boy worth missing. You and Brad deserve a pat on the back!(Let's) GO FLY A KITE!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/12924590911734470629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-46866592794551823632010-06-20T06:40:37.073-07:002010-06-20T06:40:37.073-07:00Well that was so sweet and poignant. Well said. I ...Well that was so sweet and poignant. Well said. I know too well. What a truly adorable family you have. I found you through Sarah. A new blog for me to read! Yippee!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146944690089955629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-1971519706694319832010-06-20T06:39:23.454-07:002010-06-20T06:39:23.454-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05146944690089955629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-89855552800825319412010-06-19T17:38:53.922-07:002010-06-19T17:38:53.922-07:00Oh Jen, I am both shivering and crying from this...Oh Jen, I am both shivering and crying from this post.<br /><br />What a poignant and personal stop on our little journey through Alphabe-Thursday's Letter "V".<br /><br />I wish I could tell you it gets easier...and it will, just a bit. But it takes a long time.<br /><br />It's funny, you raise them to leave and be independent and successful and it is such a double edged sword...just another Mother's sacrifice to make their children whole.<br /><br />Hugs to you sweet lady on this day of bitter and sweet.<br /><br />A+ for courage.<br />A+ for your words.<br />A+ for sharing your heart.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-6905997377341615402010-06-19T17:00:00.585-07:002010-06-19T17:00:00.585-07:00Happy V-Day. Great post! I blogged yesterday about...Happy V-Day. Great post! I blogged yesterday about my little girl graduating kindergarten and how sad I felt because the year went by too fast. I can already feel the day coming when she'll be going off to college. It seems like it all happens so fast!Cheryl D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09325231488203008376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-72056080287926420402010-06-18T23:45:48.930-07:002010-06-18T23:45:48.930-07:00be still my heart... I can not imagine! may your ...be still my heart... I can not imagine! may your heart be filled with memories that make you smile this week! =)Seizing My Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13245085711105059612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-40804528241966485982010-06-18T21:38:59.061-07:002010-06-18T21:38:59.061-07:00Wow, what a beautiful post! It is so hard. And I...Wow, what a beautiful post! It is so hard. And I feel your sadness. Hang in there! Thanks for sharing.Sweetums5https://www.blogger.com/profile/09194206938609300984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-90565427668972410582010-06-18T18:02:14.281-07:002010-06-18T18:02:14.281-07:00Ages old dilemma...I feel your sadness...they wear...Ages old dilemma...I feel your sadness...they wear us out and then they are gone...we are left to pick up the pieces and they are off putting the pieces of their lives together. Nice post...Peace and blessingsjeff campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775235800381700596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-63548642080656939352010-06-18T16:00:19.858-07:002010-06-18T16:00:19.858-07:00Three of mine have been gone for two days. I miss...Three of mine have been gone for two days. I miss them, but have loved the quiet...but, am not ready for them to move out...JoniRed Couch Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04424769747994274064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-75633809797149536042010-06-18T11:30:02.574-07:002010-06-18T11:30:02.574-07:00Hugs for you and your family. Wow, that sock, how ...Hugs for you and your family. Wow, that sock, how many times do we tell them to pick them up? Now, it is just laying there, I can't even think about it yet, ugh, so sorry. I know it must be so hard, an adventure is in store for him I am sure. Many, many hugs.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847539536518547588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-77877879271621733732010-06-18T11:26:01.406-07:002010-06-18T11:26:01.406-07:00This was really sweet. I saw your link on Clover ...This was really sweet. I saw your link on Clover Lane. I am your newest follower. I can't wait to read more. Nice to meet you. Have a great weekend!<br />BonnieBonnie @ House of Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416398989586489891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-20998234071176566772010-06-18T08:44:38.061-07:002010-06-18T08:44:38.061-07:00Stop. Just stop. You're making me cry.Stop. Just stop. You're making me cry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-40383707028102459422010-06-18T07:59:30.122-07:002010-06-18T07:59:30.122-07:00Oh, Dang. I am so not looking forward to this. K...Oh, Dang. I am so not looking forward to this. K started the countdown, yesterday at 61 days. He was sweet to come over and hug all of us, too.Jen Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11292070073995166056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-26861215373711547062010-06-18T07:17:41.990-07:002010-06-18T07:17:41.990-07:00sweet! That is two years ahead for me and I am no...sweet! That is two years ahead for me and I am not ready... seeing your pictures made is a little tooo real! Thank you for sharing! Love your blog and your mission! You are very inspiring!sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15395744733226289416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-58644258390593212302010-06-18T05:23:02.498-07:002010-06-18T05:23:02.498-07:00awww....this post and the previous one...they just...awww....this post and the previous one...they just make the tears come out of me. I'm sorry for your pain. Just remember that you've raised an incredible person and that he will always know that he has a loving home to come back to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213360287207409416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-75031163799508106512010-06-18T05:05:57.304-07:002010-06-18T05:05:57.304-07:00Hugs to you....what a beautiful post. I'm in ...Hugs to you....what a beautiful post. I'm in tears here with you sweetie....Julie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15177257035529073223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-70297240681667919652010-06-18T00:23:29.650-07:002010-06-18T00:23:29.650-07:00After the last 2 nights, I wasn't planning on ...After the last 2 nights, I wasn't planning on crying tonight, too. Too late :) Thanks for shaping him into who he is. In case you haven't counted yet, only 60 more days til he's back. :)Karlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14037490128282216712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-76628757592458474732010-06-17T22:50:58.562-07:002010-06-17T22:50:58.562-07:00Ahhh... That breaks my heart. I just wanna lock mi...Ahhh... That breaks my heart. I just wanna lock mine into their rooms...but that is not looked on very well. So I guess I will have to take a piece of them everyday.<br />Nice post, Jen, as always!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14735618188851876515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-88229171624242757202010-06-17T21:57:31.213-07:002010-06-17T21:57:31.213-07:00Wow. This post made me cry! My girls are only 3.5 ...Wow. This post made me cry! My girls are only 3.5 & 21 months and I am already dreading that day! <br />P.S. You have a beautiful family! I am your newest follower (#100!!!) Can't wait to read more!mel @ the larson lingohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609533871423094530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-75010130670629620412010-06-17T21:51:38.686-07:002010-06-17T21:51:38.686-07:00I don't know how I will handle it when the tim...I don't know how I will handle it when the time comes. Love this. Makes me want to hold on to every single day like I may never get it back. Thanks for the wake up call!marlowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038380112579282024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2750966252794891890.post-34630440055819303032010-06-17T21:49:48.483-07:002010-06-17T21:49:48.483-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622323916578416876noreply@blogger.com