tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post3687124515516726936..comments2023-07-01T02:19:29.248-07:00Comments on Losing My Gut While Gaining my INSANITY!!: My Life-Changing Blog PostAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-65789159988999452022013-09-04T23:12:33.232-07:002013-09-04T23:12:33.232-07:00You are so right Angel! It doesn't take away ...You are so right Angel! It doesn't take away any of the pain, but it does allow for lots of pride in him. My children were happy to grow up knowing their father was a good and heroic man.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-64761651307721664882013-09-04T23:12:18.233-07:002013-09-04T23:12:18.233-07:00You are so right Angel! It doesn't take away ...You are so right Angel! It doesn't take away any of the pain, but it does allow for lots of pride in him. My children were happy to grow up knowing their father was a good and heroic man.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-19163457087775303892013-09-04T23:11:20.202-07:002013-09-04T23:11:20.202-07:00Thanks Becca! I found your comment over there.Thanks Becca! I found your comment over there.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-26995723137070895622013-09-04T23:10:57.019-07:002013-09-04T23:10:57.019-07:00Beverley, it took me a while to decide to share th...Beverley, it took me a while to decide to share that story. After I wrote it I though about not putting it on the blog. I cried every time I thought about it for a while. I'm glad I posted it. Now I am proud of our story. It belongs to myself and my children, but I think sometimes others deal with things and it might also help someone else someday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-20767992242459413162013-09-04T23:09:04.082-07:002013-09-04T23:09:04.082-07:00I have enjoyed the challenge, I hope I can keep up...I have enjoyed the challenge, I hope I can keep up. Yes, it was terrible for us, but we are survivors and my children went on to thrive. That is what we needed to do to honor his memory.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-12761573554985582062013-09-04T23:07:40.980-07:002013-09-04T23:07:40.980-07:00Thanks Angelina! As I said it really helped to pu...Thanks Angelina! As I said it really helped to put into writing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-89960807992777340632013-09-04T23:03:09.020-07:002013-09-04T23:03:09.020-07:00I am sorry! I am sure your sister really worried,...I am sorry! I am sure your sister really worried, especially after he lost his partner. It makes you feel so vulnerable.<br /><br />I'm going to read your post!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-83912340037259232172013-09-04T23:02:04.725-07:002013-09-04T23:02:04.725-07:00I copied and pasted your link but it said it could...I copied and pasted your link but it said it couldn't find it. I tried to look it up but didn't have any luck.<br /><br />Thanks for reading my post. I answered your comment on the other page.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-64006608054450356412013-09-04T22:58:07.572-07:002013-09-04T22:58:07.572-07:00Launna, you are a fantastic writer! I never knew y...Launna, you are a fantastic writer! I never knew you had been in a fire and all the tragedy that surrounded it. You have definitely had a traumatic life, yet you are so positive. <br /><br />That is the first time I have read the whole story about your David. I hope the story goes on to have a happy ending and you are together for the rest of your lives.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-51299221482838759762013-09-04T17:21:31.691-07:002013-09-04T17:21:31.691-07:00So sorry your family experienced such a huge loss....So sorry your family experienced such a huge loss. The fact that he was a hero probably doesn't help take away the pain of losing a husband and dad. Angel The Alienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158672957404194956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-90965684838305258322013-09-04T17:04:29.932-07:002013-09-04T17:04:29.932-07:00I think a lot of people's favorite blog posts ...I think a lot of people's favorite blog posts are the personal ones. I'm off to read yours :/Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01335822447056360488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-53471152888888707762013-09-04T17:04:08.360-07:002013-09-04T17:04:08.360-07:00What a powerful post. How strong you had to have b...What a powerful post. How strong you had to have been to survive your husband's death and then raise your children on your own. Thank you for sharing it - that had to have been so difficult - but something your children need to have.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-10191694123859596352013-09-04T16:18:51.528-07:002013-09-04T16:18:51.528-07:00Thank you for joining up with my challenge and sha...Thank you for joining up with my challenge and sharing your story. How terrible you and your children had to lose him. I have a six year old daughter and could just imagine how tough that conversation must have been for you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146691708941559241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-67789808092053103082013-09-04T15:37:38.489-07:002013-09-04T15:37:38.489-07:00I admire your strength and bravery for sharing you...I admire your strength and bravery for sharing your story.Angelina | Lace Up. Lets Go.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01324153189840857330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-5469066263952627472013-09-04T12:19:09.708-07:002013-09-04T12:19:09.708-07:00You really should warn people to get the Kleenex b...You really should warn people to get the Kleenex before they go read you post. I can't imagine having your strength at that age. My little sister's husband retired from the Michigan State Police. He lost his partner in the line of duty and every time he left for work she worried.<br /><br />On a lighter note! My own favorite post -- I think is one I wrote just recently about my favorite aunt! http://amaraland.com/memories/2013/my-favorite-volunteer-and-inspiration/ I am going to go read the others!Grandma Kchttp://amaraland.com/memories/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-4965940371022104242013-09-04T11:02:18.580-07:002013-09-04T11:02:18.580-07:00Thank you for sharing that post Betty. I left a co...Thank you for sharing that post Betty. I left a comment over there. This isn't my favorite blog post ever but reading your post sort of reminded me of it: <br /><br />http://kenyagjohnson.com/blog/2011/9/20/gratitude-i-love-my-little-family.htmlKenya G. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03901164070843042029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-54162901118511448152013-09-04T09:32:32.757-07:002013-09-04T09:32:32.757-07:00It was hard to write, but it was something that I ...It was hard to write, but it was something that I needed to do. I was surprised at how it all replayed in my mind when I decided to write it. I hadn't really thought about that night for several years. He will always be in my heart though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16149186891188677587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-71247953146947272252013-09-04T09:24:09.008-07:002013-09-04T09:24:09.008-07:00I just read that post. I can't imagine how ha...I just read that post. I can't imagine how hard it was to write. He was so young. <br /><br />My blog is only a few months old, so I don't really have a favorite post yet. *A Strong New Me*http://strongnewme.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2699419008460778736.post-24515374214857199382013-09-04T06:13:40.742-07:002013-09-04T06:13:40.742-07:00Betty, I have to say that was pretty sad.. how awf...Betty, I have to say that was pretty sad.. how awful to have to tell your children that... :(<br /><br /><br />I have two posts that mean a lot to me... <br /><br />This one is for my David : <br /><br />http://lettersfromlaunna.blogspot.ca/2012/05/my-one-and-only.html<br /><br />This one is the day that changed my family :<br /><br />http://lettersfromlaunna.blogspot.ca/2012/10/the-fire-48-years-ago.htmlLaunna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.com