tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post8522455593861061595..comments2023-11-12T11:31:23.535-05:00Comments on My Five Men: Betsy Brockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-29260369552441764042010-03-26T07:14:54.959-04:002010-03-26T07:14:54.959-04:00So sorry for your friend. You're absolutely r...So sorry for your friend. You're absolutely right, of course, and people so often forget that the bereaved can grieve for years. After the first few months, it often seems they're expected to be 'OK'. And they're not.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496924033221866102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-8780444632222497962010-03-24T06:57:58.161-04:002010-03-24T06:57:58.161-04:00Thank you for the reminder, Betsy. I'll be mak...Thank you for the reminder, Betsy. I'll be making that phone call.Tannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-11710536129264272352010-03-24T00:13:15.389-04:002010-03-24T00:13:15.389-04:00That's just a shame for the family. You just ...That's just a shame for the family. You just never know. I think your heart and your wisdom will let you know when and how to reach out to them.Mattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979949404266325705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-23911933955915371902010-03-23T16:49:21.009-04:002010-03-23T16:49:21.009-04:00Yes, this is true. You touch a subject I think ab...Yes, this is true. You touch a subject I think about from time to time. I have many friends who've lost loved ones now and I try to stay in close contact although I must admit, my grief lessens and I doubt theirs does. It probably just takes a different tack.California Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582691517303132274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-39844878256998818062010-03-23T16:38:31.776-04:002010-03-23T16:38:31.776-04:00Ah Betsy, so often you manage to come up with more...Ah Betsy, so often you manage to come up with more wisdom than half a dozen books.Alan Burnetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01015127443616786425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-57781336152651125862010-03-23T15:37:09.830-04:002010-03-23T15:37:09.830-04:00unreal...at 30? it's hard to know what to do o...unreal...at 30? it's hard to know what to do or say and one thing i believe *LIFE* forces us to start walking and moving again after tragedy so we don't get stuck in a moment of time and never come out.<br /><br />it seems heartless and cold at the time, but it's necessary and for our own good.Janeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03199479552850644959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-50185828057457898912010-03-23T15:18:31.639-04:002010-03-23T15:18:31.639-04:00you are a dear friend and a wise lady Betsy...grie...you are a dear friend and a wise lady Betsy...grief at all stages is so painful ..blessingsELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-16043572640551185242010-03-23T14:25:25.860-04:002010-03-23T14:25:25.860-04:00We can always give a little more can't we?We can always give a little more can't we?Christian - Modobject@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687272618188063178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-30793250017267447232010-03-23T12:36:15.601-04:002010-03-23T12:36:15.601-04:00You have reminded all of us, in the gentlest of wa...You have reminded all of us, in the gentlest of ways, that it only takes a few minutes of our time to comfort someone in pain. Thank you ....Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16619199535376925989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-2362440903091214522010-03-23T12:10:33.985-04:002010-03-23T12:10:33.985-04:00So sorry, Betsy. It's very hard --especially...So sorry, Betsy. It's very hard --especially when it is sudden and when they are SO young. <br /><br />Life gives us NO guarantees---so you are right. Hug and care for the ones your LOVE NOW!!!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-35923444383928836792010-03-23T12:06:51.254-04:002010-03-23T12:06:51.254-04:00Rosezilla ~ I'm so very sorry to hear about yo...Rosezilla ~ I'm so very sorry to hear about your son's friends...both young! That mom who died in childbirth..that is just heartbreaking.Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-27138284421700917782010-03-23T11:49:38.877-04:002010-03-23T11:49:38.877-04:00There has been so much loss and sadness lately. Tw...There has been so much loss and sadness lately. Two of my son's friends died this past week. One was a man who had a blood clot; he left a wife and a 4 yr. old daughter. The other was a 31 yr. old woman who died in childbirth - she leaves 5 yr old twins, a 2 1/2 yr old and a newborn for her husband to care for. It is hard to know the right things to do and say. Prayer is always good - both prayer for their strength and comfort, and prayer so I'll know what to do and say!Rosezilla (Tracie Walker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12265953530935691847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-49470168360569625522010-03-23T10:23:10.057-04:002010-03-23T10:23:10.057-04:00I write this with a heavy heart, I am sorry to hea...I write this with a heavy heart, I am sorry to hear about your dear friend. It's a terrible loss and your post does remind us to reach out and be there for those in time of need and forever how long it takes. <br /><br />NancyNancy's Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581544104958017280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-24583044546263690382010-03-23T10:19:04.464-04:002010-03-23T10:19:04.464-04:00Betsy
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts go not on...Betsy<br />So sorry to hear this. My thoughts go not only to the mom who will now become a 24/7 mom and dad, but to the children. One might think that kids are resilient in this situation, but it truly changes life for them forever. <br />I hope you are feeling better today, and my heart goes out to the family.<br />Thanks for your beautiful suggestion/extension of love.<br />xokarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749464659476217501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-12965057351686449372010-03-23T08:22:40.014-04:002010-03-23T08:22:40.014-04:00It's so incredibly sad and unfair. Your blog p...It's so incredibly sad and unfair. Your blog post is so moving, and so true. xoxoGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03436539725605367511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-27950313479816922842010-03-23T08:06:16.751-04:002010-03-23T08:06:16.751-04:00Mary'sMom ~ Thanks for sharing your story, too...Mary'sMom ~ Thanks for sharing your story, too! I always say "you can become bitter, or better." I'm glad you've chosen 'better' :)Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-32807312686216028262010-03-23T07:57:40.890-04:002010-03-23T07:57:40.890-04:00Ugh...so sad. You are so right though...we feel th...Ugh...so sad. You are so right though...we feel the grief but then move on...while THEY are left to face a future of uncertainty. To be so very young and have such young children, there is NO preparation.<br /><br />Excellent reminder.Jill from Killeny Glenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639521470702814007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-23795049628681187322010-03-23T05:57:48.825-04:002010-03-23T05:57:48.825-04:00Oh! I feel that young widow's pain, different...Oh! I feel that young widow's pain, differently. I was only 6 and my brother 2, when my father died at 32. My mom was 28. It took me about 20 years to get over it. I still cry about him, and I'm 46 years old. My mother became bitter, and so did my brother.brokeintroverthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807549927926717216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-80399270784759404912010-03-23T05:05:56.579-04:002010-03-23T05:05:56.579-04:00Beautiful thoughts about a true, sad fact of life....Beautiful thoughts about a true, sad fact of life.<br />Lovely post Betsy, one of your best ones.<br />xo<br />ZuzanaZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-44691593738920279052010-03-23T00:37:49.446-04:002010-03-23T00:37:49.446-04:00Blank card often do work best.Blank card often do work best.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-66915426216966550362010-03-23T00:36:18.126-04:002010-03-23T00:36:18.126-04:00that is such a nice sentiment at the end Betsy, an...that is such a nice sentiment at the end Betsy, and how very true. <br /><br />That poor, poor woman and their children. I am so sorry. Showing you care can mean the world of difference in the midst of one's own hurt or loss. you did the right thing going and i'm sure will check in on her and help when/if askedMichaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712046924863763290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-47871919470536896352010-03-22T23:33:14.186-04:002010-03-22T23:33:14.186-04:00Oh that poor girl. How sad to lose the one you lov...Oh that poor girl. How sad to lose the one you love so soon. You are so right that we should remember to keep on offering love and comfort to those who have had such a loss.steviewrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14233066158555762167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-75108891317681051112010-03-22T23:21:16.881-04:002010-03-22T23:21:16.881-04:00Betsy my heart aches for this young family...so tr...Betsy my heart aches for this young family...so tragic.<br />They will be in my prayers tonight.<br />I have posted a video this evening I hope it brings you some comfort, in the loss of your friend.<br />Hugs,<br />JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-44384376052107000172010-03-22T23:15:18.075-04:002010-03-22T23:15:18.075-04:00Thank you Betsy for the reminder. You are so wise...Thank you Betsy for the reminder. You are so wise.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17502168917372783418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1357105223288312642.post-8987854267539381602010-03-22T23:07:27.583-04:002010-03-22T23:07:27.583-04:00the only thing I fear more than losing my husband ...the only thing I fear more than losing my husband is losing one of my children. I don't know how I'd cope. But, women - as a rule - are strong and wonderful. And many of us have wonderful friends like you that are there to share our grief, even if only for a short time. <br />I'm sure she appreciates all you did for her, even if it was only a hug and a tear.rxBambihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334316477460537688noreply@blogger.com