tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post1178529418655237133..comments2023-11-05T01:20:41.116-07:00Comments on gwendomama: The Very Last GoodbyeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-20139215417204658202009-12-02T03:08:54.085-08:002009-12-02T03:08:54.085-08:00Gwen, Im so sorry for your loss. Im sitting here c...Gwen, Im so sorry for your loss. Im sitting here crying, & in total awe of your gracious strength in writing so well on such a horrendous experience. My very best to your & your children.Lisa BCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-81361738563110984062009-05-25T13:49:47.976-07:002009-05-25T13:49:47.976-07:00I was given your site from a dear friend of mine. ...I was given your site from a dear friend of mine. I sit here crying at what I just read. I have not read all your posts yet but I will.<br />I am so deeply sorry for your loss. There are no words that can ever be said to help you, or other's like you going through such a horrific tragedy. I pray to God that I could be the healer, the one person that can answer all your questions, give you hope and ease your pain. I did see the beautiful picture of your son when he was born. What a beautiful boy. He looks just like one of those dolls with the thick head of hair which you usually don't see in blonde on a baby. Precious. I am in awe of the mother's who I have been following,the fact that you are able to get out of bed each day or even breathe. The challenge must be horrible as the sun comes up each day only to have to face your loss over and over again. I am so deeply sorry that life has given you this. Please continue to be strong and please continue to blog because I know that you are an inspiration. God Bless YouDebby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-87871974102757438212009-03-21T12:19:00.000-07:002009-03-21T12:19:00.000-07:00I just found this post from a more recent one and ...I just found this post from a more recent one and it has me sobbing remembering how I had to hand my baby over to a nurse and say goodbye almost 1 year ago. I just hate that anyone has to go through this. How did my life end up here? I miss my son every moment of every day.Dalenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375594629000548739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-78287616561317459122009-03-09T20:59:00.000-07:002009-03-09T20:59:00.000-07:00Damn. I'm so sorry. Peace to you, Elijah.Damn. I'm so sorry. Peace to you, Elijah.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-33906040946735484492009-03-01T16:26:00.000-08:002009-03-01T16:26:00.000-08:00This story makes me cry every time I read it. I k...This story makes me cry every time I read it. I know the story. Yet it still, well, just...<BR/><BR/>It is that I love you and can feel the ache and know that it just can not be covered with a blanket or a band aid or some how soothed with calendula.<BR/><BR/>It is yours, G, and it is just what it is. Absolutely Real. <BR/><BR/>You are an amazing woman and an even more incredible mother. All your children are blessed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-10474590325333143642008-08-09T23:15:00.001-07:002008-08-09T23:15:00.001-07:00This touched me so much, and I am so very, very so...This touched me so much, and I am so very, very sorry you lost your sweet, precious boy. <BR/><BR/>I think you are an amazing mother who made sure her baby was safe and warm before you had to leave him.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your story with us.A Mama's Blog (Heather)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16323531043861659368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-79797347305487882392008-08-09T23:15:00.000-07:002008-08-09T23:15:00.000-07:00This touched me so much, and I am so very, very so...This touched me so much, and I am so very, very sorry you lost your sweet, precious boy. <BR/><BR/>I think you are an amazing mother who made sure her baby was safe and warm before you had to leave him.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing your story with us.A Mama's Blog (Heather)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16323531043861659368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-5451826910491316342008-08-09T03:51:00.000-07:002008-08-09T03:51:00.000-07:00i only just discovered this post and like everyone...i only just discovered this post and like everyone else, was desperately gripped. never before have i wanted a different ending so badly.<BR/><BR/>your love, your family's love, for elijah is so big and so wonderful. <BR/><BR/>thank you for writing about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-10631804290652763892008-07-23T10:20:00.000-07:002008-07-23T10:20:00.000-07:00I'm sitting here in an internet cafe, tears stream...I'm sitting here in an internet cafe, tears streaming down my face, and the guy next to me wondering what's going on. Big hugs to you, Gwendomama.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-64335245962574641542008-07-16T21:15:00.001-07:002008-07-16T21:15:00.001-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Tammy, HollywoodFarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314425755032192780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-59723466015826658122008-07-16T21:15:00.000-07:002008-07-16T21:15:00.000-07:00i do believe God(s)/Goddess(es)/the Higher Power/n...i do believe God(s)/Goddess(es)/the Higher Power/nothing at all<BR/><BR/>sends us messages through the Angels- us. and i have learned in less than twenty minutes to bless my childrens' every breath. to never once take their chubby little nuzzle necks for granted. you remind me to discern between what is "small stuff" and what is Life.<BR/><BR/>i thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your story. and i'm a hugger. even to stranger-friends. so i'm sending you a hug right now.Tammy, HollywoodFarmGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314425755032192780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-5182403459290011372008-04-30T04:40:00.000-07:002008-04-30T04:40:00.000-07:00Gwendomama, I followed your profile from your comm...Gwendomama, I followed your profile from your comment at Suburban Turmoil and was riveted by your story. Thankyou for writing it. <BR/><BR/>I read it feverishly and desperately, knowing the ending but hoping it would magically change as I read. I had tears pouring down my face as I grieved for all the dear sweet kids who have been lost to Mums all over the world, including my own sister 28 years ago.<BR/><BR/>My 3 year old son interrupted my reading by putting on his favourite music and dancing around the room. "Mummy, come and dance!" he shouted. "I'm just reading a sad story sweetheart," I said. "I'm nearly finished. I really want to read all the way down to the bottom of the page here ..."<BR/><BR/>"Come and dance around in a circle with me!" he urged.<BR/><BR/>And then I got it. I think I knew what you'd tell me to do if you were here.<BR/><BR/>I stood up, turned off the screen and danced around the living room with my boy as my little one year old girl watched us and clapped. I guessed that that's probably what it's about.<BR/><BR/>My heart has grieved for you and my mind has been preoccupied with your story. I've waited for hours til I could get back to your story and finish it, and read more of dear Elijah in your other posts.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing. Thanks for being so honest. And thanks for reminding me to get up and dance with my kids because they seriously are THAT precious.<BR/><BR/>My girl has a yucky cough right now and is coughing in her sleep. I'll get up off my butt and go to her now. Right now. Man. Life is so precious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-15485331470766932912008-04-03T19:38:00.000-07:002008-04-03T19:38:00.000-07:00no words. Just pure and gut wrenching pain and sor...no words. Just pure and gut wrenching pain and sorrow for you and your family. I am so incredibly, and truly, deeply sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-50607716286989058682008-04-02T19:02:00.000-07:002008-04-02T19:02:00.000-07:00I can't breath, I'm shocked. How is something like...I can't breath, I'm shocked. How is something like this even possible. I wish you and your family every possible comfort and joy and bliss and laughter the universe can possibly muster. You deserve that, and more.Mama Klistelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08087468442324617161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-53308221213362679752008-04-02T07:30:00.000-07:002008-04-02T07:30:00.000-07:00There are no words, and yet words are the only way...There are no words, and yet words are the only way for us to reach out. And who isn't craving to reach out to you, with that silent touch which can mean so much in a moment of such profound sorrow that it renders you mute?<BR/><BR/>I'm pouring out words, but really what I'm doing is holding you. And you can cry all you want.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-22948685181628191492008-03-27T22:05:00.000-07:002008-03-27T22:05:00.000-07:00Elizabeththis has got to be one of the most profou...Elizabeth<BR/>this has got to be one of the most profound and thoughtful comments i have ever received. ever.<BR/>i guess that i could see so clearly, that A)you have read a lot of my posts, and B)you have an incredible memory..<BR/>you are so lucky to have a husband that will hold you. knows to do so.<BR/><BR/>yes, handing him over was the worst moment of my life. perhaps worse than him ceasing to breathe.<BR/><BR/>that you know that the reports would have made a difference. the treatments would have been better spared.<BR/>my now inane but seriously real fear of helicopters.<BR/><BR/>you are yourself amazing for being able to put all that into words, and thank you. <BR/>gmamagwendomamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08439664476465264089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-7631312685617322722008-03-27T21:41:00.000-07:002008-03-27T21:41:00.000-07:00People often comment on posts that they are crying...People often comment on posts that they are crying after having read them, but not me. I rarely cry actual tears from reading a post-until this one. My husband had to come and hold me for a minute and let me sob on his shoulder. I keep thinking about you handing the baby to the nurse and having to walk away, and the tears start up all over again. <BR/><BR/>Like Kristen said above, I wish so much that I could take this away. That I could take you back in time and have everything unfold in a completely different way. That I could make doctors read reports and not give treatments and have there never ever be a helicopter.<BR/><BR/>But certainly not more than you must wish that, every single day. You are amazing for being able to put this into words. Big hugs and smooches, darlin'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-20130353385261103462008-03-27T20:17:00.000-07:002008-03-27T20:17:00.000-07:00Wow. I've been offline a few days. I was stuck i...Wow. I've been offline a few days. I was stuck in the Minneapolis airport yesterday and came to catch up and started to read this post and promptly slammed my laptop shut. Nope, not gonna cry in the airport. Now I sit here sobbing, wishing so much to take away the pain for you and your family. Thank you for sharing, thank you for your courage. {{{hugs}}}fairymamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09313553382032525988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-30064713525449679162008-03-27T03:46:00.000-07:002008-03-27T03:46:00.000-07:00Beautifully written. I remember reading (but I've ...Beautifully written. <BR/>I remember reading (but I've probably gotten it slightly twisted) "Life. It's not about the length, it's the roundness". I feel Elijah had a very round and full and loved and blessed life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-74321584152600187562008-03-26T13:18:00.000-07:002008-03-26T13:18:00.000-07:00Gwendomama,I'm so sorry this happened to you. My h...Gwendomama,<BR/>I'm so sorry this happened to you. My heart is aching just reading about the pain you went through. Hang tight to those comforting memories of your son.<BR/>BeckyBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13919982269396198400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-81752454330205288282008-03-26T04:37:00.000-07:002008-03-26T04:37:00.000-07:00I don't have the words to tell you how your son's ...I don't have the words to tell you how your son's short life story has touched me but know that it has. And even though I never met him I will hug my child tighter tonight and become a better person just from listening to his short song.Jenny, the Bloggesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13718481135182612620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-48422626711924861472008-03-26T02:05:00.000-07:002008-03-26T02:05:00.000-07:00What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing it wi...What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing it with us,your son is a sweet little angel.<BR/><BR/>Thinking of you all..Sitting In Silencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156986550139329356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-25384525661836216062008-03-25T23:01:00.000-07:002008-03-25T23:01:00.000-07:00I have a friend who is trying to let go of her son...I have a friend who is trying to let go of her son who is dying from brain cancer. I wonder if this is how she is feeling.Scribbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178711182424809035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-71483738743091509672008-03-25T21:28:00.000-07:002008-03-25T21:28:00.000-07:00I've been reading your blog for a couple of months...I've been reading your blog for a couple of months. I can't stop thinking about this post. You write so beautifully about such a terrible tragedy. Thank you for sharing and hugs and sympathies to you. -AnitaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16825229.post-73955320545677338652008-03-25T20:46:00.000-07:002008-03-25T20:46:00.000-07:00Words can't even express how this makes me feel. T...Words can't even express how this makes me feel. Thank you for sharing. You have an amazing way with words.<BR/><BR/>I am so sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com