tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post4431466179138076367..comments2023-05-31T10:10:09.781-04:00Comments on Don Spencer's Artifacts: An Unwanted Journey: Day 1231 – The Natural Order of ThingsDon Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09812331053850930421noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-18299149483009112662009-04-08T11:35:00.000-04:002009-04-08T11:35:00.000-04:00Thinking of you ....Thinking of you ....Marie B. Elendanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-47169915287229290732009-04-06T23:36:00.000-04:002009-04-06T23:36:00.000-04:00I'm sorry, Don.BrieI'm sorry, Don.<BR/><BR/>Briebrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-53187908871362788762009-04-06T20:41:00.000-04:002009-04-06T20:41:00.000-04:00My condolences at the passing of your mom and plea...My condolences at the passing of your mom and please mention to your dad that I wish him the best during this sad time.<BR/><BR/>Take comfort in the fond memories you have of your mom, her unshakeable love for you and her fabulous gift of life to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-59221855275523237182009-04-06T17:05:00.000-04:002009-04-06T17:05:00.000-04:00Don,I've just recently started following your blog...Don,<BR/><BR/>I've just recently started following your blog ... I look forward to reading more of your story.<BR/><BR/>DariaDariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10806073037988154854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-33020114098808149312009-04-06T16:32:00.000-04:002009-04-06T16:32:00.000-04:00Dear Don:Mary Dempster has often mentioned your bl...Dear Don:<BR/><BR/>Mary Dempster has often mentioned your blog to us and I just now went on-line to check out your journey, only to find you in this spot, thinking of your Mom, your own physical problems, etc.<BR/><BR/>So, I just wanted to send you notice that I am thinking of you and praying for you now and will continue to do so. Even though our life-journeys have separated us for over 35 years, I still have fond memories of your warm smile and quick mind.<BR/><BR/>May there be peace for you in the middle of all of this.<BR/><BR/>With love,<BR/><BR/>Tom Snowdon,<BR/><BR/>EPBC, many years agoThomas Snowdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840720013572895360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-10454303566087049712009-04-06T14:54:00.000-04:002009-04-06T14:54:00.000-04:00Don, I feel very sad for your loss. But thank you ...Don, I feel very sad for your loss. But thank you for writing so very beautifully. <BR/>Wendywendynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-58143507191943243992009-04-06T14:04:00.000-04:002009-04-06T14:04:00.000-04:00Oh Don, I am sitting at a window watching the sno...Oh Don, I am sitting at a window watching the snow as I write this, thinking of you doing the same.<BR/>As a mother, I can imagine the sorrow in watching a beloved child in their illness, and full well understand the feeling of "out of the natural order". No matter how old or how big, our children are always our beloved children .... <BR/>As a child, I grieve with you at the impending loss of a loved parent ... <BR/>More than anything else, 'though, in all this sorrow and loss, there is love. It is there in every word you write - both your love for your mom, and your mom's love for you. <BR/><BR/> To love and be loved are the greatest gifts we are ever given. And, in the end, love is really all that matters, all there really is... <BR/><BR/>... and so I send you and your family mine .....<BR/><BR/>P.S. I don't have any finches to watch, but the big fat goose that just walked past my window said to say hi!<BR/><BR/>BrieBrienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-80348723501693833872009-04-06T12:29:00.000-04:002009-04-06T12:29:00.000-04:00Dear Don and Family,I am deeply saddened to hear y...Dear Don and Family,<BR/><BR/>I am deeply saddened to hear your news, and want you to know that you remain very much in my heart and prayers. <BR/><BR/>Thank you, Don, for sharing this so beautifully--what a gift you have for words--what a gift you are to your family and friends!<BR/><BR/>In peace,<BR/><BR/>~Ann+Episcopaliannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932880768478246604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-60963692303330008812009-04-06T11:03:00.000-04:002009-04-06T11:03:00.000-04:00Kathy, Michael and Mike,Thank you to each of you f...Kathy, Michael and Mike,<BR/><BR/>Thank you to each of you for your thoughts and well wishes. Today will be difficult, especially for my siblings as they try to do a day's work wondering what is happening in Barrie with our mother. <BR/><BR/>My own physical response has been a panic attack with raised anxiety levels and a sensation that I will lose my breath. But I am dealing with that by sitting in the wheel chair watching the snow fall, the wind blow, and the American gold finches get as much niger seed from our bird feeder as possible. They appear to be resting between feedings right now.<BR/><BR/>Mike, I think our temperature may actually be lower today than what you are experiencing in Winnipeg. <BR/><BR/>Again, thanks to each of you. <BR/><BR/>DonDon Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812331053850930421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-76904869223233875042009-04-06T10:29:00.000-04:002009-04-06T10:29:00.000-04:00Don - I'm so sorry to hear this. I have such fond ...Don - I'm so sorry to hear this. I have such fond recollections of both your parents. Wish you and your families the best under these most difficult circumstances.<BR/><BR/>Way WestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-2484293729119513882009-04-06T08:56:00.000-04:002009-04-06T08:56:00.000-04:00Don,Mom mentioned your mother's fall but I am shoc...Don,<BR/>Mom mentioned your mother's fall but I am shocked and saddened to read your blog post this morning. Our deep sympathies for you and your family as you face this. <BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>KathKatherine Siebertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6654781.post-29523368397172015112009-04-06T08:15:00.000-04:002009-04-06T08:15:00.000-04:00Don - please know that, even though Dad may not ha...Don - please know that, even though Dad may not have voiced it yet, your condition also weighs very heavily on him. As he and we were receiving the bad prognosis yesterday, he broke down and mentioned "the 3" which surely refers to how he is, perhaps silently, trying to deal with your situation as well as Mom's and Randy's. I just wanted you to know that, even in the absence of a spoken or written word, you are foremost in everyone's thoughts these days, even mine, brother.<BR/><BR/>MichaelMichael Spencerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698699760988576636noreply@blogger.com