tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post1091827470894253492..comments2023-10-28T06:17:51.952-04:00Comments on The Savvy Photographer: my sweet MamaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-63570161809688366702011-10-03T16:34:38.132-04:002011-10-03T16:34:38.132-04:00I can't imagine what you're going through ...I can't imagine what you're going through right now. Please know I'm thinking of you and your family and praying for the best. Family always comes first - please never feel the need to apologize!robynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418251585186086501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-33410468778189712202011-10-03T08:15:52.242-04:002011-10-03T08:15:52.242-04:00I'm sitting here, reading this and crying. I k...I'm sitting here, reading this and crying. I know exactly how you are feeling.. Alzheimer's can be a very long goodbye, and journey that is so difficult to walk thru. I just lost my dad to it, this past May, and my mom.. it will be two years in Dec. since she died from it. <br />My only thoughts for you are this.. LOVE hard...you won't understand everything that is happening, and the changes that are happening to your mom...but remember she doesn't have control over any of it.. the mood changes, the fears, the anxiety's.. the sadness..JUST love her thru it..It is the greatest gift you can give her.<br />I believe now.. that even though pts with Alzheimer's, and those type diseases, sometimes cannot speak, or respond..they DO hear, and know, somehow they KNOW..that they are loved..and looking back.. that's all that matters I think. People didn't think we should be there for my parents after a certain point, because they didn't appear to know us.. but out of love and respect, and wanting to HONOR them, even thru this awful disease.. we were there. <br />Allow yourself this time of grief.. and allow yourself, and your family to be helped...and most of all.. just hug your mom...say what you need to say NOW..have those conversations..tell her what is on your heart....and just LOVE her..<br />hugs from NH.. you will be in our thoughts and prayers...Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07310141015002244035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-73239884647500184332011-10-03T01:59:18.806-04:002011-10-03T01:59:18.806-04:00Wow. I am crying with you. I can't imagine h...Wow. I am crying with you. I can't imagine how you feel. But I hope you don't feel alone anymore. I hope you know how much all of us photogs love you, wish we could hug you even if we really don't know you and will absolutely be praying for you and your mother today. More than that though I hope that through your prayers you have found some peace and that you feel God's love for you and your family and that with that you will find the strength you need to get through this trial. If tomorrow comes and it doesn't all go away though...fly home. Rely on friends to look after your children and get home. That way you have no regrets. My heart goes out to you and I hope that you have felt our love for you.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04252109771831930649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-2341144509724950892011-10-02T20:27:01.606-04:002011-10-02T20:27:01.606-04:00Sending prayers!
~kimi~Sending prayers! <br /><br />~kimi~kimi kreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385994287615940536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-29169033665133567142011-10-01T12:52:31.704-04:002011-10-01T12:52:31.704-04:00Please know that you are not letting any readers d...Please know that you are not letting any readers down. Your family is what is most important. We're so sorry for what you are going through and wish there was some way we could help. Sending love from our family to yours.Liga Mullinshttp://rl-photo.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-71001349430917597542011-10-01T11:38:51.950-04:002011-10-01T11:38:51.950-04:00I only started reading your blog a few months ago,...I only started reading your blog a few months ago, but was so touched by your honest and heart-wrenching post that I feel compelled to comment. You have every right to drop everything, especially this blog, and comfort yourself and your family in the way you need. Your mom, you, and your family will be in my prayers. And I also pray that your guilt will be relieved as it sounds like you are a loving, caring, amazing daughter, mother, and wife with no need to feel guilty. With love and hugs from one daughter/mother/wife to another.Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-87623240087371769012011-10-01T10:15:37.304-04:002011-10-01T10:15:37.304-04:00Oh wow, thanks for sharing. Sending prayers!Oh wow, thanks for sharing. Sending prayers!Noi Tran Photographyhttp://www.noitran.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-86434899050746472312011-09-30T17:34:17.919-04:002011-09-30T17:34:17.919-04:00I am keeping your mother in my prayers. We are all...I am keeping your mother in my prayers. We are all human and know that life happens. Everything isn't always design and roses. Thanks for sharing your deep and personal feelings/emotions. Family is the most important thing!Dara M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00286627784166263897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-6039057020765169752011-09-30T14:19:10.312-04:002011-09-30T14:19:10.312-04:00You are your BEAUTIFUL mom are in our thoughts and...You are your BEAUTIFUL mom are in our thoughts and prayers! <3 Katie & Angie {PCB}Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05072137900190213000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-85304557999788025582011-09-29T10:02:17.513-04:002011-09-29T10:02:17.513-04:00Sending thoughts and prayers your way, for you, yo...Sending thoughts and prayers your way, for you, your Mom, and family. You have such a strong network of friends here, that aren't going anywhere. Now is the time to concentrate on family. I wish you all the best.Laurie Wylienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-19666402494683838432011-09-28T01:24:48.055-04:002011-09-28T01:24:48.055-04:00You are in my thoughts and prayers...You are in my thoughts and prayers...Michelle Jensennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-42860701369242569682011-09-27T15:27:56.819-04:002011-09-27T15:27:56.819-04:00Sending you hugs and love at this difficult time.Sending you hugs and love at this difficult time.Wendy Winquest Photographyhttp://winquest.smugmug.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-63211446139324579672011-09-27T10:24:11.694-04:002011-09-27T10:24:11.694-04:00I am praying for your mom! Please keep us posted. ...I am praying for your mom! Please keep us posted. You do not have to worry about disappointing anyone because you're not!! This site is a wonderful blessing to many and it's great, but you really shouldn't ever feel that you are letting anyone down. Stuff happens, people need to take care of their priorities. Work can wait. And we can too.Zaidahttp://www.zphotograph.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-44665403359328945942011-09-27T00:53:11.737-04:002011-09-27T00:53:11.737-04:00Sending Prayers and loving healing thoughts to you...Sending Prayers and loving healing thoughts to you and your sweet mama . . all the way from a tiny town in Indiana. <br />Just went through a very scary time with my own mother so I know the knot in the pit of your stomach and the worry and tears and the fear. Hang in there, send your mama your love, that's the most important thing . . no matter what. <br />And don't worry about the blog . . or us . . we understand! We'll be here whenever you are ready to talk and share again . . or to just be "you".<br />♥photomagic247https://www.blogger.com/profile/04411360049630325363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-64981585467941721962011-09-26T23:21:43.048-04:002011-09-26T23:21:43.048-04:00I am sending prayers and hugs to you all the way f...I am sending prayers and hugs to you all the way from Wyoming. You take care of you right now and the things in your life that need you the most. This can wait. This can always wait. I hope that you can be free of guilt and know that we all support and back you 100% and be here waiting for you when your ready. Hang in there, girl! Lots of love headed your way.<br />EmilyEmilyhttp://www.emilyrobinphotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-24815472082069319022011-09-26T22:48:26.697-04:002011-09-26T22:48:26.697-04:00Hoping and praying for you and yours. Find streng...Hoping and praying for you and yours. Find strength in your Heavenly Father. He will comforts and provides for us in ways we can't even fully comprehend. Sometimes it's only in the midst of a struggle or challenge that we begin to realize just how close He really is. And then how quickly we forget! He knows you. He loves you. And while YOU can't be there with your mother right now, rest assured that He is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-13070589511405960012011-09-26T22:46:44.725-04:002011-09-26T22:46:44.725-04:00Love and prayers are with you. I can't imagin...Love and prayers are with you. I can't imagine my life without my parents either. It is so hard to get to this point in life when we realize our parents are the older generation and we are our parent's generation now. If that makes sense. Anyway, when I turned 39, three years ago I realized I it may be my time to take care of things. How was I going to do that?? I am the oldest. My dad almost died and it was a hard reality to face. He is okay now and I hope your mom will be too. I pray that God will give you direction and peace. I am sorry you are dealing with this! Life is so hard sometimes.<br />Tammy WhiteheadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-20085286683541698122011-09-26T22:04:26.269-04:002011-09-26T22:04:26.269-04:00Blessings to you and your family. God knew about ...Blessings to you and your family. God knew about this long before you did, and He has everything planned. Say a prayer...send your love...your Mom knows how much you love her. She didn't forget that. Prayers going up for all your family in this time of uncertainty and separation. God bless you.Linda Sherrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296589676876181424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-13251613774756149852011-09-26T16:09:28.292-04:002011-09-26T16:09:28.292-04:00Don't feel alone. I have something little that...Don't feel alone. I have something little that might cheer you up. Send me an email with your address, I know Japan is like crazy far, but I get a good deal on postage! We understand completely! :-) <br />monalisafair@gmail.com<br />Praying for you-<br />AshleighAshleighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796935140264599241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-48475238919011169352011-09-26T16:02:57.545-04:002011-09-26T16:02:57.545-04:00Thank you for being honest and authentic! When I ...Thank you for being honest and authentic! When I don't know what to pray I just say "Help"! My mom is a two time cancer survivor and I know what it is like to wait for the results, not knowing, or finding out and wondering why God would allow this. Just yell, scream, cry out to Him! He knows, he understands, His Son was murdered - He knows pain and anguish! You don't have to have the words, he knows your heart, mind and soul. The fact that you are reaching and praying to Him at this time is precious, He loves you! Praying for you and your family...Shaynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11066058326566002163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-18768999179152892552011-09-26T15:54:02.152-04:002011-09-26T15:54:02.152-04:00Oh M! I hate that you are so far away and feeling...Oh M! I hate that you are so far away and feeling so sad. <br /><br />Life exists beyond our blogs. We will all be here when you are ready. Take care of yourself and your family.<br /><br />sending lots of hugs from VA.Amie Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12317241081653904332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-19980851008034915152011-09-26T15:30:19.041-04:002011-09-26T15:30:19.041-04:00I am so grateful for the strength that you have to...I am so grateful for the strength that you have to be able to write! Please know that you are being lifted up along with your precious mother, in prayer as I write this! GOD's word tells us, Do not worry about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ~Phillipians 4:6<br />Blessings!!!Shannon Whittingtonhttp://www.shannonbwhittington.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-53697155487301656532011-09-26T15:07:11.878-04:002011-09-26T15:07:11.878-04:00Super big hugs! We should be the furthest thing fr...Super big hugs! We should be the furthest thing from your mind right now. You rock, we all love you and this blog and anyone who can't understand what you're going through just simply isn't worth worrying about anyway. Love to you, your mom and your family. Praying for good news and lots of peace for all your hearts. Keep us posted with updates on your mom when you get a chance, but definitely don't stress about us... We'll all be here when you need us!April Alsuphttp://www.sweetiepiephotography.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-14373664666678452262011-09-26T14:56:34.249-04:002011-09-26T14:56:34.249-04:00No one who has ever hurt over a loved one would fi...No one who has ever hurt over a loved one would find fault with you for putting aside the less important for the most important. So toss that false guilt! Praying you will feel the presence of the Good Shepherd as you walk in this shadowy valley.Loreleihttp://www.gentletouchportraits.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-596921668411176254.post-53180517616810556802011-09-26T14:55:52.549-04:002011-09-26T14:55:52.549-04:00I struggle with my own world now. My amazingly st...I struggle with my own world now. My amazingly strong dad is struggling with numerous health issues now. My mom and dad are selling their home and everything in it, except a few personal items they have given us kids. I only live 2 blocks away from my parents and that sometimes feels like a globe away. The feelings you are feeling are normal and natural. Your mom knows how very much you love her and what you are wanting to do right now is give her the comfort you have always found in her. I promise it will be alright. Do whatever you can to find peace within yourself now. Call, write, send photos, or whatever you can to reach out. There will be someone on the other end to help her to hear and see them. Her goal in life (and I always look at what I want to achieve in life as a mother) is to raise my children to be strong and independent, so they can survive without me when my time comes or when it is time for them to self-succeed. Your mother has succeeded and I am sure she finds peace in her heart and mind knowing you are all well taken care of and have beautiful people in your life. I guess what I'm trying to say is that watching our parents grow older and witnessing the changes that age bring is so very difficult sometimes, but we can do this and we will do it together as best we can. I hope this helps in some small way along with my prayers for you and your family. <br /><br />Now about the blog. You are not letting anyone down by taking care of your family and your heart. You need to take care of yourself in order to take care of anyone or anything else. Please take all the time you need to help your mother and yourself. You are an amazing person and friend. Thank you for all you do for others, but now it is time to do for YOU!! Take care and let US, your blog followers, to hold you up and inspire you!!! You share your thoughts, heart, happiness or pain with us anytime you feel so inspired. You will always reach at least another heart along the way in anything you share. Take care and please put you first...we need you to do that for us! God Bless You!!Lorie Hallhttp://www.loriehallphotographyblog.comnoreply@blogger.com