Comments on: In Memoriam http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/ Kim Woodbridge WordPress Consultant Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:58:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: My 5 Favorite Articles That I’ve Written This Year | (Anti) Social Development http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-6702 My 5 Favorite Articles That I’ve Written This Year | (Anti) Social Development Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:20:23 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-6702 [...] In Memoriam - Obviously, I hated the fact that this article even needed to be written but it helped me get back into real life again. Until that point I was living in a fog of grief and numbed myself by watching the first three seasons of Battlestar Galactica, which I loved, in a little over a week. I realized after I wrote and published it though that it wasn’t a proper Memoriam. I talked about the illness and what I experienced over the holidays but that I really didn’t talk about her - about how she was a social worker for the mentally ill, how she worked with mentally retarded children when I was a kid, or how she learned sign language to help the deaf kid in our rural town have a better chance in school - that would have been a better remembrance of her. [...] [...] In Memoriam – Obviously, I hated the fact that this article even needed to be written but it helped me get back into real life again. Until that point I was living in a fog of grief and numbed myself by watching the first three seasons of Battlestar Galactica, which I loved, in a little over a week. I realized after I wrote and published it though that it wasn’t a proper Memoriam. I talked about the illness and what I experienced over the holidays but that I really didn’t talk about her – about how she was a social worker for the mentally ill, how she worked with mentally retarded children when I was a kid, or how she learned sign language to help the deaf kid in our rural town have a better chance in school – that would have been a better remembrance of her. [...]

]]> By: My 5 Favorite Articles That I’ve Written This Year | (Anti) Social Development http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-6703 My 5 Favorite Articles That I’ve Written This Year | (Anti) Social Development Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:20:23 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-6703 [...] In Memoriam - Obviously, I hated the fact that this article even needed to be written but it helped me get back into real life again. Until that point I was living in a fog of grief and numbed myself by watching the first three seasons of Battlestar Galactica, which I loved, in a little over a week. I realized after I wrote and published it though that it wasn’t a proper Memoriam. I talked about the illness and what I experienced over the holidays but that I really didn’t talk about her - about how she was a social worker for the mentally ill, how she worked with mentally retarded children when I was a kid, or how she learned sign language to help the deaf kid in our rural town have a better chance in school - that would have been a better remembrance of her. [...] [...] In Memoriam – Obviously, I hated the fact that this article even needed to be written but it helped me get back into real life again. Until that point I was living in a fog of grief and numbed myself by watching the first three seasons of Battlestar Galactica, which I loved, in a little over a week. I realized after I wrote and published it though that it wasn’t a proper Memoriam. I talked about the illness and what I experienced over the holidays but that I really didn’t talk about her – about how she was a social worker for the mentally ill, how she worked with mentally retarded children when I was a kid, or how she learned sign language to help the deaf kid in our rural town have a better chance in school – that would have been a better remembrance of her. [...]

]]> By: (Anti) Social Personal Developments | (Anti) Social Development http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-6586 (Anti) Social Personal Developments | (Anti) Social Development Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:11:34 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-6586 [...] the state - it’s expensive but necessary. I also delayed leaving my day job because of my Mom passing away - I was too stunned to do much of [...] [...] the state – it’s expensive but necessary. I also delayed leaving my day job because of my Mom passing away – I was too stunned to do much of [...]

]]> By: Kikolani | Poetry, Photography, Blogging http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-4460 Kikolani | Poetry, Photography, Blogging Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:07:15 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-4460 I know it comes late, but I am so sorry for your loss, especially through the holidays. It is good that you got to spend that time with her beforehand... I'm sure that did make it a very special Christmastime for her. Again, I'm so sorry for your loss. ~ Kristi <abbr><em>Kikolani | Poetry, Photography, Blogging´s last blog post - <a href="http://kikolani.com/what-do-i-want.html" rel="nofollow">What Do I Want</a></abbr></em> I know it comes late, but I am so sorry for your loss, especially through the holidays. It is good that you got to spend that time with her beforehand… I’m sure that did make it a very special Christmastime for her.

Again, I’m so sorry for your loss.

~ Kristi

Kikolani | Poetry, Photography, Blogging´s last blog post – What Do I Want

]]> By: Barbara Swafford http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-4080 Barbara Swafford Mon, 12 Jan 2009 20:19:06 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-4080 Dear Kim, As I read this post I realized how hard it must have been to put your thoughts and feelings into words. My heart goes out to you. Having lost both of my parents, I can empathize with you. Your post has been a great reminder for all of us to treasure the time we have left with those we care about and to let them know we love them. I'll keep you in my prayers. As you go through the grieving process, if you're ever in the need for an ear, please feel free to email me. My sympathies go out to you and your family. <abbr><em>Barbara Swafford´s last blog post - <a href="http://bloggingwithoutablog.com/stick-stickier-stuck-how-to-overcome-writers-block/" rel="nofollow">Stick - Stickier - Stuck, How To Overcome Writer’s Block</a></abbr></em> Dear Kim, As I read this post I realized how hard it must have been to put your thoughts and feelings into words. My heart goes out to you.

Having lost both of my parents, I can empathize with you. Your post has been a great reminder for all of us to treasure the time we have left with those we care about and to let them know we love them.

I’ll keep you in my prayers. As you go through the grieving process, if you’re ever in the need for an ear, please feel free to email me.

My sympathies go out to you and your family.

Barbara Swafford´s last blog post – Stick – Stickier – Stuck, How To Overcome Writer’s Block

]]> By: Natural http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-4066 Natural Sun, 11 Jan 2009 02:01:09 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-4066 oh wow Kim, so sorry to hear about the passing with your mom. i'm glad though you did share with your readers, we can also be a source of comfort in addition to your real life family <abbr><em>Natural´s last blog post - <a href="http://valeriemorrison.net/blog/the-64000-question/" rel="nofollow">The $64,000 Question</a></abbr></em> oh wow Kim, so sorry to hear about the passing with your mom. i’m glad though you did share with your readers, we can also be a source of comfort in addition to your real life family

Natural´s last blog post – The $64,000 Question

]]> By: Kim Woodbridge http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-4060 Kim Woodbridge Sat, 10 Jan 2009 13:52:18 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-4060 Thanks again. I'm really sorry about your Mom Tawnya. Ari, I read about your Dad on your 7 things article. I'm sorry - it must have been so shocking. Thanks again.

I’m really sorry about your Mom Tawnya.

Ari, I read about your Dad on your 7 things article. I’m sorry – it must have been so shocking.

]]> By: Ari Herzog http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-4040 Ari Herzog Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:57:41 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-4040 My father died unexpectedly in 1995. While the situations are different, I can relate to losing a parent. *hugs* If you feel like chatting, you know how to reach me. <abbr><em>Ari Herzog´s last blog post - <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/ariwriter/~3/503933282/" rel="nofollow">How One Post Quintupled My Blog Visitors</a></abbr></em> My father died unexpectedly in 1995. While the situations are different, I can relate to losing a parent. *hugs*

If you feel like chatting, you know how to reach me.

Ari Herzog´s last blog post – How One Post Quintupled My Blog Visitors

]]> By: Tawnya http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-4035 Tawnya Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:54:33 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-4035 Kim, this is so far from being inappropriate to post.I know we talked through twitter today but I've only had a day of knowing my mom has cancer. The biggest fear I have is the thought of not having a mom. I hold it together because I think she needs to see me and have me be positive, but it scares the hell out of me. She is the last of three siblings - her brother and sister both died of cancer. I wish it were different for you. 62 is still young. I am so sorry for you. For some reason, we know eventually our parents will die before us, but it always seems too soon to happen. I almost lost her last year when she had a serious bout of pancreatitis and stayed in the hospital for 62 days - I think I would go beserk if I have to face that soon. My mom is my strength and my friend. Please take care of yourself. Thanks for telling me what you did in your DM. It did help today. It just happened that I found out right when all my friends/hubby are all gone/out of town plus I just moved to a new city. So, I was all alone when I heard the news and have had no one to really talk to about it. Wishing you well Tawnya <abbr><em>Tawnya´s last blog post - <a href="http://www.awomansblog.com/catching-up-and-happy-new-year/" rel="nofollow">Catching Up and Happy New Year</a></abbr></em> Kim, this is so far from being inappropriate to post.I know we talked through twitter today but I’ve only had a day of knowing my mom has cancer. The biggest fear I have is the thought of not having a mom. I hold it together because I think she needs to see me and have me be positive, but it scares the hell out of me. She is the last of three siblings – her brother and sister both died of cancer. I wish it were different for you. 62 is still young. I am so sorry for you. For some reason, we know eventually our parents will die before us, but it always seems too soon to happen. I almost lost her last year when she had a serious bout of pancreatitis and stayed in the hospital for 62 days – I think I would go beserk if I have to face that soon. My mom is my strength and my friend.

Please take care of yourself. Thanks for telling me what you did in your DM. It did help today. It just happened that I found out right when all my friends/hubby are all gone/out of town plus I just moved to a new city. So, I was all alone when I heard the news and have had no one to really talk to about it.

Wishing you well
Tawnya

Tawnya´s last blog post – Catching Up and Happy New Year

]]> By: Julie Walraven http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/in-memoriam/#comment-4031 Julie Walraven Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:00:06 +0000 http://www.kimwoodbridge.com/?p=2258#comment-4031 Kim, I was so far behind on reading e-mails (which is how your blog comes to me) and I just read this now. I knew your mom was sick but not how sick. My prayers are with you and your family. You are right, she was very young. My dad died at 81 almost two years ago and my husband's mom died in July but she was 86. There's nothing any of us can say to alleviate your pain. It is a loss and you need to grieve that loss. But treasure the memories and I am sure you have many. Even though it was hard at Christmas, it was good that you were able to be there at the end. Take care of yourself and touch base when you want to. <abbr><em>Julie Walraven´s last blog post - <a href="http://designresumes.wordpress.com/2008/12/12/my-journey-with-linkedin/" rel="nofollow">My Journey with LinkedIn</a></abbr></em> Kim, I was so far behind on reading e-mails (which is how your blog comes to me) and I just read this now. I knew your mom was sick but not how sick. My prayers are with you and your family. You are right, she was very young. My dad died at 81 almost two years ago and my husband’s mom died in July but she was 86. There’s nothing any of us can say to alleviate your pain. It is a loss and you need to grieve that loss. But treasure the memories and I am sure you have many. Even though it was hard at Christmas, it was good that you were able to be there at the end. Take care of yourself and touch base when you want to.

Julie Walraven´s last blog post – My Journey with LinkedIn

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