tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post5866208940519569866..comments2023-06-14T07:05:48.177-04:00Comments on HORSES, HEALTHY EATING AND GROWING MY OWN FOOD: 10 November 2007Lori Schmidt (LoriProPhoto)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01786227217137143996noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-69434251562680874792007-11-11T22:27:00.000-05:002007-11-11T22:27:00.000-05:00Lori,I read your post with much interest today, in...Lori,<BR/><BR/>I read your post with much interest today, in fact I had to go for my evening walk before i could sit down and write a comment. <BR/><BR/>I know that you probably don't need a comment and that you probably just need to talk and have someone listen. I guess that is what I am trying to say in my limited way.<BR/><BR/>I lost my mom about 15 years ago to cancer. My dad followed her about 10 years later. I know how you feel.<BR/><BR/>As for your "things" just remember they are things. They do hold a lot of memories but otherwise can be replaced for the most part. I know photos and such can't except with those in your mind.<BR/><BR/>I am probably rambling more than I should....love the picture. I went by an elk farm in southern Colorado.<BR/><BR/>Take care,<BR/><BR/>MikeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-29518311309156000952007-11-11T09:47:00.000-05:002007-11-11T09:47:00.000-05:00Lori,To quote our great philosopher, Minnie Driver...Lori,<BR/>To quote our great philosopher, Minnie Driver (!):<BR/><BR/>"There is absolutely no point in sitting around and feeling sorry for yourself. The great power you have is to let go ... focus on what you have, no that, which has been mean or unkindly removed."<BR/><BR/>And as much as I mock her, I think she has a point. Everyone gets lonely sometimes, and we all have hardships but the point is to be grateful for what we have.<BR/><BR/>So, snap out of it, girl ;-) Go play with your animals - I know that always works for me. And you are not alone, we are here for you...<BR/><BR/>Oh, yeah, love the photos, too!isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691699331129121806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-27735304944474916862007-11-11T09:39:00.000-05:002007-11-11T09:39:00.000-05:00Dear Lori, I wished so much on reading your post t...Dear Lori, I wished so much on reading your post that there was some magic machine that could allow me to visit you, just to give you a hug. I miss my mum so much too and it's hard when there is no-one around who remembers you as a child. It must be very hard to have your possessions left behind too. Is there anything i can do to help you get them back? Please let me know.<BR/>I hope one day we'll meet, I really do. {{{HUGS}}}CGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773161375865716360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-9426637292642522402007-11-11T08:03:00.000-05:002007-11-11T08:03:00.000-05:00Hi Lori,If I told you I was absolutely "stunned" w...Hi Lori,<BR/><BR/>If I told you I was absolutely "stunned" would you believe me?<BR/><BR/>I am stunned. I just thought you were born and raised in nearby Indiana. I had to idea much less any clues that you had ever been farther away than maybe Indianapolic.<BR/><BR/>Gosh. What a life. <BR/><BR/>You have landed in the lap of luxury compared to where you once were not that many years ago. To lose family and friends and possessions is hard to deal with and I don't think we ever get over it.<BR/><BR/>I sometimes talk to my mom who died a number of years ago. I will never be able to forget how long my dad has been dead because he died in June 1955 and Patty and I were married in July 1955. I sometimes think of my dad and the life he led and remember he never smacked me, kicked me or spoke in a loud, enraged voice.<BR/><BR/>My mom, in contrast, would try to kill me with everything from shovels to dish rags. I don't think it was ever intentional but always blind rage over really dumb stuff.<BR/><BR/>Those are memories of mine. You have memories too. Don't forget them. Say you mom's name often. She isn't forgotten when you speak her name. <BR/><BR/>I will do my best to be more compassionate in the future. I love horses, as you know and I have a special place in my heart for anyone who cares for animals.<BR/><BR/>This old man's post brought tears on this Veteran's Day but not because I am a Korean War era veteran.<BR/><A HREF="http://brookvilledailyphoto.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow"> The Squirrel's Nest </A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6236523531878186352.post-18820125171336064902007-11-10T23:40:00.000-05:002007-11-10T23:40:00.000-05:00Wonderful photo of the elk. How majestic they look...Wonderful photo of the elk. How majestic they look.<BR/><BR/>I understand so much how you feel about the loss of your mother. It never goes away. I now put flowers on my kitchen counter on her birthday and on the day she died. It makes the day special with memories. Somehow, it makes me feel closer to her.<BR/><BR/>Not having things from your childhood would be difficult. But you have your memories, those are with you forever and more valuable than anything. <BR/><BR/>The history you are making now will be the things you will have in the future to tie things together.<BR/><BR/>I hope something truly wonderful happens for you on that day in Nov. next year. It will be a gift from your mother.<BR/><BR/>You have such a wonderful talent for photography and that brings happiness to many people, especially me.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Strawberry Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10555143299042580481noreply@blogger.com