tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post7476531365587513139..comments2013-03-07T10:14:01.956-08:00Comments on Reflections on the Journey: What would I say to myself?J & Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09086725963207164072noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-39416795760860588712012-06-22T19:05:31.930-07:002012-06-22T19:05:31.930-07:00Kari you are so beautiful. Thank you for these wor...Kari you are so beautiful. Thank you for these words. I struggle so much with what to say as a nurse, a friend to people have experienced loss. Thank you for articulating so well what it's like to be on the other end.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284265657553153315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-32231288546843284932012-06-16T20:42:40.243-07:002012-06-16T20:42:40.243-07:00Thank you for sharing this with me Aimee, what a b...Thank you for sharing this with me Aimee, what a beautiful gift. I could imagine I was seeing it too...J & Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086725963207164072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-69129588700743856092012-06-16T20:38:55.528-07:002012-06-16T20:38:55.528-07:00Thank you dear Ronni! I too wish you were closer!...Thank you dear Ronni! I too wish you were closer! I am so thankful to see that Piper's life is having this impact on people... and that God is working in this way. Thank you for sharing this with me - it fills my heart.J & Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086725963207164072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-47050453511921390232012-06-16T20:36:51.457-07:002012-06-16T20:36:51.457-07:00I love you Mom!I love you Mom!J & Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086725963207164072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-71709941910538227972012-06-16T20:34:16.212-07:002012-06-16T20:34:16.212-07:00Brandi... I just love you! Your comments fill my ...Brandi... I just love you! Your comments fill my heart and encourage me every time. I am so glad you have reached out - your friendship means so much to me. I look so forward to meeting with you in person this summer and I feel God has much to teach me through you. Your prayers and support are more valuable than you realize. Thank you.<br /><br />Thank you even more for your immensely thoughtful gift of that beautiful pink Bible for Piper and I... that touched me deeply and will for a very long time. The verses you highlighted... speechless. Thank you God for this dear friend.J & Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086725963207164072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-76631245501846433772012-06-15T03:20:11.331-07:002012-06-15T03:20:11.331-07:00Kari,
one of my dear friends here lost her broth...Kari,<br /> one of my dear friends here lost her brother in Iraq a number of years ago. Her mom was our featured speaker at our Ladies'Retreat, and I will always remember her speaking about what NOT to say to a grieving parent. She shared some of what people had said to her that left her speechless....only due to the immense lack of "appropriateness" (if that's a word). I have never forgotten her words, and admit, that they have made me stop and contemplate before trying (so often in vain) to convey compassionate sentiments. She mentioned that rather than trying to say the right words, if in doubt, just listen. I love that thought....but what if we're not close enough (distance-wise) to sit with a friend while she speaks?? So your words are (once again) comforting, and leave me in wonder at the reversal of roles when my intentions are to be the giver and yet am the receiver of comfort. :) It is so difficult to convey tone and accurate meaning through email...at least for me. You have a beautiful way with that gift, and "beautiful" may not even be the right word. Thank you for giving. Thank you for letting us receive blessings through your heart. Thank you for intentionally seeing meanings behind offered words that fall short. I love this post. I keep praying...not because I have the right words to offer up, but for exactly the opposite reason. <br />You are on my heart so often.<br />love, BrandiBrandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954731930282559154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-45299496965148461942012-06-14T08:31:20.198-07:002012-06-14T08:31:20.198-07:00I don't know what to say either, many times, s...I don't know what to say either, many times, so I will keep putting my arms around you whether in person or through God when we're apart and praying. You, daughter are teaching me so much, you write what's in my mind too but somehow you find words where I find a mess of letters. But who cares, I can still hug! Thank you Kari and Jordan...MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-27916360863449983492012-06-14T07:30:38.393-07:002012-06-14T07:30:38.393-07:00as always your words move me to tears.
We love yo...as always your words move me to tears. <br />We love you all and pray Gods blessings on you today.<br />Love Mike and MichelleUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02285716013457475527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-56364531479497170092012-06-14T00:42:11.801-07:002012-06-14T00:42:11.801-07:00Kari,
I wholeheartedly agree with Roni's post....Kari,<br />I wholeheartedly agree with Roni's post. You are an amazing person and mother and your writing leaves me in awe...and frequently in tears. While I am not a mother your experiences have changed the way I look at other's children and the people around me in general. And I will never look at the color pink the same way again. <br />The sunset in Bozeman was beautiful tonight. Fluffy white clouds painted amazing shades of pink and orange. While I was watching the colors change I noticed the white outline of a small heart in the middle of it all and immediately thought of little Piper. It only lasted about 30 seconds but it brought tears to my eyes and I wished so much I could capture it and pass it on to all of you. I felt the same way when I heard that Drew had passed. I was standing outside at work that evening and noticed the sun and shadows had created a long line of heart shapes on the brick building next door. Your family has touched me deeply. It can't be easy to put words to feelings, I know I'm not very good at it, but you have shared so much with so many and so beautifully. Thank YOU!!!<br />Aimee B.4PtSakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535178449869453152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2393067145259361202.post-69107021798115296502012-06-13T22:37:39.565-07:002012-06-13T22:37:39.565-07:00Kari, your love and heart for others continues to ...Kari, your love and heart for others continues to amaze me as you walk this journey that I just can't fathom. Thank-you for your understanding, and I praise God He has given you the ability to see intentions, and know that even when the words don't seem right people truly care. Your experiences have changed me, and continue to challenge me to love my children and enjoy them the way God intended. What I wouldn't give to live closer, to just sit with you, pray with you, and love you the way you love others. You bless my life richly, and I thank God for you.Ronninoreply@blogger.com