Comments on: looking from different angles

By: Samantha

Samantha — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:25:08 +0000

amen…

By: Roads

Roads — Fri, 30 May 2008 10:59:17 +0000

Oh yes, those ‘how did I get here moments…’ – great David Byrne quote there, too.

By: Robyn L.

Robyn L. — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:11:45 +0000

And what a HUGE world it is!! Holy Smokes!! And I bet that harmony was delivered right to Marisa’s hears…..And a sweet song it was!

Mendelt, I believe that you are gifted in angles!! IN the ability to see those angles, and I looove that you share them. Since I’ve met you, you’ve stood out for me, b/c you see those angles, and share them. I pray that the three of you have more beautiful days, and the uglies are less and less, and are doorways to more beautiful ones!

By: Roads

Roads — Thu, 29 May 2008 22:29:43 +0000

Interesting post, although I think you’re just a little guilty of making it too easy for your readers, Mendelt.

Naturally enough, they jump to #2 because it’s easier to bear, it’s more comfortable and it’s always good to see the upside in life. Phew. That’s lucky.

But please don’t anyone forget that first angle exists, too. Not even for one guiltily eye-averting moment.

Spirits up.

By: Andrea O'Neill (Clark)

Andrea O'Neill (Clark) — Wed, 28 May 2008 02:12:37 +0000

That was amazing.
Andrea

By: Dee

Dee — Mon, 26 May 2008 04:10:00 +0000

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Mendelt))))))))))))))))))))))))

It is awesome that you are such (and were such) an involved Dad. You’re sweeties will always remember your involvement and it will imact them in a positive way. I see the light of God shine through you Mendelt. You lost a huge part of you and you will forever be changed by the Love and life you shared with Marisa. Keep on keeping on. Dee
Forcast: The Son Will Shine Forever

By: Kate Eliza

Kate Eliza — Sun, 25 May 2008 21:24:38 +0000

you are an amazing human being who never fails to make me realize what truly matters in life (and cry for that matter . thank you for continuing to blog and for reminding us what life is really about.

By: Dan VandenAkker

Dan VandenAkker — Sun, 25 May 2008 19:57:49 +0000

Mendelt,

I could use some lesson’s on doing girls hair. When Danielle goes away for a weekend even getting a couple of beret’s, or a hair band into my girl’s hair is a chore. Once I got a pony tail in Madison’s hair that lasted for a couple of hours, but it eventually fell out on its own. Oh well I guess I’ll stick with the hair bands and hats.

Dan.

By: Skip

Skip — Sun, 25 May 2008 17:21:01 +0000

Now that’s a beautiful blog entry.

Thanks for that.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 25 May 2008 15:57:46 +0000

Your doubts of what once was are so very normal and thoughts that so many of us grapple with as we dance the dance of grief. I love this quote that helps me to put it into perspective…looking at it at a different angle…
“When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.” ~Kahlil Gibran

Your moments with your children are so touching and heartwarming. You are an amazing Daddy and doing a wonderful job. I know so many are proud of you even when it feels so difficult.

I hope you take comfort in the thought that as the world that is held in your arms changes and blooms, the grief, while never fully going away, will take on a softer hue. Your children are blessed to have you.