tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post7315674626774241257..comments2024-03-20T02:25:37.324-07:00Comments on Gathering Around the Table: Sunday Scribblings:Gifts at the Hospital: Pork Chops, Shaggy Dog, and A Gift from the SeaGathering Around the Tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07664367737842132953noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-12462314720077313432007-10-31T18:44:00.000-07:002007-10-31T18:44:00.000-07:00I love AML. Her diaries and letters are amazing. ...I love AML. Her diaries and letters are amazing. I've read all of them several times over. She has a way of putting things that gets into my head until I start writing like she does. It's a weird, but interesting feeling...R. Aastruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883779431075392296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-1192393882900506842007-10-30T04:53:00.000-07:002007-10-30T04:53:00.000-07:00Your writing is lovely about such a sad time but t...Your writing is lovely about such a sad time but the gifts you received touched my heart deeply as I read about each one. You are an amazing woman.nonizambonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08381779175217605700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-29990878384743963882007-10-29T20:15:00.000-07:002007-10-29T20:15:00.000-07:00Rondi: I never thought about it, but it was great ...Rondi: I never thought about it, but it was great that a guy had that book.<BR/>Becca: I have not read her diaries... thanks for the recommendation.<BR/>Welcome Joseph and thanks.<BR/>Tumblewords: Now that there is time and space between I can reflect on the significant gifts.<BR/>Pamela: I guess I am... I just did it!<BR/>Kerri: Thanks for your kind words. It was good to reflect on this time in my life and look at from a positive slant.<BR/>Welcome Laura!Christy Woolumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02748862572108653566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-54515374075765885302007-10-29T08:19:00.000-07:002007-10-29T08:19:00.000-07:00It's amazing how things like hospital stays can cr...It's amazing how things like hospital stays can create positive memories as well. It's beautiful that you saved that book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-44167417553102511112007-10-29T05:36:00.000-07:002007-10-29T05:36:00.000-07:00I always enjoy your writing so much and this story...I always enjoy your writing so much and this story of a difficult time is beautifully done. What precious and caring gifts from your parents and JB. So sad that he was killed. <BR/>A M Lindbergh's books are treasures. She had a wonderful gift for words and expression.<BR/>Glad you have some sweet memories of a very traumatic time.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362584475435433892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-69107687364527955202007-10-28T21:56:00.000-07:002007-10-28T21:56:00.000-07:00You've been through a season that changed your fut...You've been through a season that changed your future.<BR/><BR/>I'm proud to know you - you've been an overcomer.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-63226328492475433542007-10-28T19:41:00.000-07:002007-10-28T19:41:00.000-07:00Amazing story of gratitude. Special things sometim...Amazing story of gratitude. Special things sometimes happen when all else is mis-firing. Nice post!Tumblewords:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04279038951489894119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-34604041514809239932007-10-28T19:38:00.000-07:002007-10-28T19:38:00.000-07:00Great post. Those sound like really good gifts. ...Great post. Those sound like really good gifts. My post is now up.Joseph C. Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05166561248087333766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-75748433559405568362007-10-28T19:20:00.000-07:002007-10-28T19:20:00.000-07:00What a traumatic experience for you! I'm so glad ...What a traumatic experience for you! I'm so glad you had people in your life to help you get through it.<BR/><BR/>Gift from the Sea is an amazing book ~my copy is threadbare :)<BR/>Have you ever read Anne Lindbergh's diaries? I've enjoyed them very much as well.Beccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623887166087444590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8591278542744238967.post-68920497858211407012007-10-28T17:40:00.000-07:002007-10-28T17:40:00.000-07:00Oh, my. Those are three amazing gifts. I don't k...Oh, my. Those are three amazing gifts. I don't know which touches me most, but I must say that a guy who owns a copy of Gifts from the Sea has to be a rare one. So sad he was killed...R. Aastruphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05883779431075392296noreply@blogger.com