tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post2892644760826554089..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: My Uncle BillThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-63235774330776888252009-10-14T15:34:04.926-05:002009-10-14T15:34:04.926-05:00Dear Jen,
I am just returning from vacation and ...Dear Jen, <br /><br />I am just returning from vacation and reading about Uncle Bill. What a blessing it was that he could cheer you and Margaret on for your marathon this past summer. I know I was right there cheering for him to make the trip and for both of you to finish. <br /><br />It's a gift (and maybe a curse at times!) to be such a talented writer, but I know you gave your family the greatest gift of all, by honoring him with such a stirring eulogy.<br /><br />My heartfelt sympathy to all of Uncle's Bill's family.<br /><br />MegMeghttp://designsbymeg.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-76374860072847710732009-10-11T21:24:58.479-05:002009-10-11T21:24:58.479-05:00Absolutely beautiful! What an honor to your Uncle...Absolutely beautiful! What an honor to your Uncle Bill. Thank you for sharing. You are wonderful writer and I always enjoy reading your posts.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02503634479441924907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-27394583238497497472009-10-11T10:38:45.191-05:002009-10-11T10:38:45.191-05:00I don't know you or your family but I am sitti...I don't know you or your family but I am sitting here sobbing like a baby. Your Uncle was so amazing and just a wonderful human being! <br /><br />What a blessing he was! I dreamed of having a father like this growing up, but sadly that never happened.<br /><br />I am truly sorry for your loss, your family is in my prayers.Leslihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11652365701516479512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-24963313900301287682009-10-10T23:46:18.766-05:002009-10-10T23:46:18.766-05:00Beautiful :*) Rest in peace, Uncle Bill.Beautiful :*) Rest in peace, Uncle Bill.Joy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746570281283136391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-33290700694546988252009-10-10T21:14:24.526-05:002009-10-10T21:14:24.526-05:00Jen, that was one of the most beautiful things I h...Jen, that was one of the most beautiful things I have ever read. I can imagine sitting in the church listening to these astounding words with tears running down my cheeks. Tears of sadness, tears of loss, tears of joy and tears of love. As a matter of fact as I sit here reading it there are tears running down my cheeks.<br /><br />You did yourself and your Uncle Bill proud.winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-88185603970042457502009-10-10T20:30:08.545-05:002009-10-10T20:30:08.545-05:00Jen:
That was beautiful. I'm sitting here wit...Jen:<br />That was beautiful. I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes. It is easy to see how much you love and will miss your Uncle Jim. <br /><br />The world is a better place because your Uncle Jim was here. <br /><br />I am truly sorry for you and your family's loss. <br /><br />Warmest wishes ~<br />Jessica (JLD from the Board)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-57577333966585767052009-10-10T20:16:05.304-05:002009-10-10T20:16:05.304-05:00Wow! Thank you for sharing your Uncle Bill with a...Wow! Thank you for sharing your Uncle Bill with all of us, Jen. This post is so wonderful, sincere & heartfelt. It made me tear up & thank my lucky stars for the people in my life that I love too.<br /><br />Thank you, Jen!Tamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722162064540559201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-1400014674123957072009-10-10T20:13:48.943-05:002009-10-10T20:13:48.943-05:00That was beautiful. I'm definitely crying. Y...That was beautiful. I'm definitely crying. You have such a lovely way with words. He really sounds like the most wonderful man.The Wonder Worrierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714821561489042931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-37829686697875891212009-10-10T19:04:11.644-05:002009-10-10T19:04:11.644-05:00Beautiful, beautiful tribute.Beautiful, beautiful tribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-66936261542872269482009-10-10T17:17:58.612-05:002009-10-10T17:17:58.612-05:00beautiful. thank you for sharing with us, and allo...beautiful. thank you for sharing with us, and allowing us to take a small part of your Uncle Bill into our lives.Tarinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-67432323468895338632009-10-10T17:13:21.164-05:002009-10-10T17:13:21.164-05:00That was beautiful. Truly.
I wrote one for my gra...That was beautiful. Truly.<br /><br />I wrote one for my grandpa when he passed, but I had to have someone else read it. (He passed a week before my son was born, so I wasn't able to fly in.)<br /><br />I'm glad you were able to go. <br /><br />ps. what you did with the flowers in the post below was amazing. That is the sort of thing, people appriciate, but don't think about doing in a time like that.Issahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11309906249557761472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-89109305979748114952009-10-10T16:48:29.590-05:002009-10-10T16:48:29.590-05:00I love reading your posts. You are an amazing wri...I love reading your posts. You are an amazing writer and I truly enjoy reading about your family. What a blessing you were given to have your Uncle Bill in your life! I know that your own children will continue to reap the rewards of his influence in your life. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296959093929880406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-63361562709770857572009-10-10T15:21:03.229-05:002009-10-10T15:21:03.229-05:00wow, beautifully done..............wow, beautifully done..............Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17720676716867997935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-57720090387155451492009-10-10T15:19:52.189-05:002009-10-10T15:19:52.189-05:00So lovely Jen. Made me cry. Condolences to you all...So lovely Jen. Made me cry. Condolences to you all.Charliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00502158680502795555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-79013766683483291592009-10-10T14:34:14.728-05:002009-10-10T14:34:14.728-05:00Oh Dear Jen. How can I ever thank you for all that...Oh Dear Jen. How can I ever thank you for all that you have done? How can I thank your Mother for all the love and devotion she has given my family? How do I thank my own brothers and sisters and in-laws for loving each other and pulling together during our time of crisis? How do I thank my own Mother for being our pillar of strength? How do I thank extended family members and friends for being with us not only for the past weekend but for many many years of my Father's illness? How do I thank people whom I bearly know like Bridgette Lombarti and those whom I've never met like Amy Vile and Steph who have donated in my Father's name and sent cards of encouragement? How do I let each of those special people in our lives know how much they are adored and appreciated for being with us during a very difficult time and for sending their prayerful condolences? <br /><br />How do I thank my Father for all of the gifts and blessings that he gave to each one of us? <br /> <br />I don't know how to show my appreciation? As so many times I feel that my words are not enough.(I can hear you now...telling me to donate). ;-) <br /><br />Through your words and actions once again you have honored my Father beautifully. In a way that all of us have wanted to do but due to the pain of loss we couldn't. You captured his spirit, his humor, his devotion and his love for each of us. You did what none of us could do. You spoke with Grace, dignity and poise. I knew you could do it. I always knew you would. <br /><br />As funny as it may seem I still feel my Father's presence and at times I hear his voice. Telling me to get up, to enjoy my day, and enjoy myself. I hope and pray that I never lose that part of him. I hope and pray that I will always feel him by my side, talking me through my day. <br /><br />There could never be enough said or given to you and others but Thank you my dearest cousin. Thank you for being a valuable member of our family. Thank you for always answering my calls- no matter what time of night and for calling me at midnight. Thank you for your encouragment. Thank you for having a blog and writing about my family and your memories with us. Thank you for bringing attention to cancer research. Thank you for being who you are and marrying that wonderful man. ;-)(Like I wanted you to do.) <br /><br />Mostly and more importantly thank you so much for being a dear friend. <br /><br />Love, Marg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-20422850680221842612009-10-10T13:02:46.917-05:002009-10-10T13:02:46.917-05:00Jen, you're such a good writer. I know you alr...Jen, you're such a good writer. I know you already know this, but you are so lucky to have had your Uncle Bill in your life. When an uncle takes such an interest, I think there is something really grand about that. <br />********************************<br />I've been mulling over your posts lately, about life decisions and all that. I haven't weighed in until now but I hope you'll "go for it" once you figure out what it is. I'm one that likes change and would tend to move if given the opportunity, to that place that I've been dreaming of. <br />After infertility, I have the family I've always dreamed of and at 41 I feel like I finally know what it feels like to live for the day...I feel like I'm 'looking for the nectar rather than the pearl' to paraphrase your mother, and finally realizing what it means to get excited about now. The key for me is living for the moment/day but planning for the future. The TODAY show had a good segment the other day on women's happiness. It was quite good-I thought of you. We recently downsized our home-there are just 4 of us so we don't need as much space as you do but I cannot tell you how happy I am in a smaller home. I think there is something so wonderful about simplicity. Your recent post in which you stated that you don't have a problem in the world really resonated with me. Today, for instance, I get the whole day to myself as my husband took the kids on a day trip and while I so need the alone time...I feel like as long as they return safely to me...I cannot ask for more. Thank you for your thoughtful blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-6462082549616831082009-10-10T12:45:29.305-05:002009-10-10T12:45:29.305-05:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts & thank yo...Thank you for sharing your thoughts & thank you for having the fortitude to present these words to those in attendance.<br /><br />MarieM shawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-6960059703006069532009-10-10T12:24:29.252-05:002009-10-10T12:24:29.252-05:00What a great eulogy! You did an amazing job puttin...What a great eulogy! You did an amazing job putting your feelings into words.Countdown till Naptimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060795395196386914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-87048790033515092702009-10-10T11:15:39.098-05:002009-10-10T11:15:39.098-05:00Oh my. This has me in tears again. What a wonderfu...Oh my. This has me in tears again. What a wonderful Eulogy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-34180449639458821812009-10-10T10:05:04.592-05:002009-10-10T10:05:04.592-05:00Wonderful eulogy, Jen. Makes me wish for an exten...Wonderful eulogy, Jen. Makes me wish for an extended family just like this one.<br /><br />KarenM in NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-15883063156932945772009-10-10T09:14:51.461-05:002009-10-10T09:14:51.461-05:00Beautifully said. Sure wish I knew your Uncle Bil...Beautifully said. Sure wish I knew your Uncle Bill and I'm sorry for family's your loss.kamahiclanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904378870002585528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-84173759916806330172009-10-10T09:02:37.101-05:002009-10-10T09:02:37.101-05:00What a beautiful tribute. I feel like I knew him ...What a beautiful tribute. I feel like I knew him just from reading so much about him. You did a wonderful job honoring him, Jen.Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41369990829393075792009-10-10T08:57:32.542-05:002009-10-10T08:57:32.542-05:00Oh, such beautiful words, filled with honest love....Oh, such beautiful words, filled with honest love. We should all be so lucky to have an "Uncle Bill" in our lives. and thank you, since I am now sobbing in the airport.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16692668817237974079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-42145665347493042092009-10-10T08:51:42.900-05:002009-10-10T08:51:42.900-05:00That was absolutely beautiful; I've got tears ...That was absolutely beautiful; I've got tears in my eyes and goosebumps.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-42770015105931519302009-10-10T08:17:31.491-05:002009-10-10T08:17:31.491-05:00I know that your family must have loved this. It b...I know that your family must have loved this. It brought tears to my eyes, and I'm just a silly blog reader from Ohio. I know that your Uncle Bill blessed every life he ever came in contact with, and your family was very blessed to have him.Mommy Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02272248293460562006noreply@blogger.com