tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post8183963940973731489..comments2023-10-31T12:12:35.050-05:00Comments on The Last Leaf On This Branch: Sentimental Sunday - My First True LossLaura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-26413657434867704842012-04-27T04:52:26.129-05:002012-04-27T04:52:26.129-05:00Debbie, thank you so very much for taking the time...Debbie, thank you so very much for taking the time to read it, and even more for the lovely compliment! Have you seen the GeneaBloggers website? I HIGHLY recommend it...Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-8154379272330409252012-04-26T21:27:19.567-05:002012-04-26T21:27:19.567-05:00I'm just learning about genealogy blogs and fo...I'm just learning about genealogy blogs and found yours and read this story - you are a gifted writer. Thank you for writing about your experience. It is an encouragement to me to connect closer with my cousins. <br />Debbie V.Franklin County Familieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17679851655890318647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-3109841157647612742012-04-19T15:36:56.681-05:002012-04-19T15:36:56.681-05:00Thank you so much, Jo! I recognized that this migh...Thank you so much, Jo! I recognized that this might hit close to home for a few, but I really needed to share her with everyone. I can't begin to imagine the pain of losing your Mum, sudden or otherwise. The hug is mutual. :-)Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-33334352041556586752012-04-17T12:20:11.545-05:002012-04-17T12:20:11.545-05:00Oh, Laura, that made me cry. I've twice had t...Oh, Laura, that made me cry. I've twice had the same kind of thing happen to me. And even now, fifteen years after my Mum died (suddenly at 57) I still see her in crowds, only to realise that it's not Her after all. Have a big hug from me :-)Jo Grahamhttp://www.imagespast.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-9976169077838722772012-04-17T04:50:42.528-05:002012-04-17T04:50:42.528-05:00Thanks Carolyn. I hope so, I really do. I apprecia...Thanks Carolyn. I hope so, I really do. I appreciate that you took the time to read this and comment.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-37757168616930362592012-04-16T09:50:06.239-05:002012-04-16T09:50:06.239-05:00Having had a few personal experiences myself, and ...Having had a few personal experiences myself, and some similar by others within our family, I have no doubt whatsoever that she answered your call and you did speak with her...and she was probably smiling as she read this tribute while you wrote it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-65394401984015901062012-04-16T05:00:19.740-05:002012-04-16T05:00:19.740-05:00Thank you so much for reading and commenting, Shel...Thank you so much for reading and commenting, Shelley! Ah, the pictures. They're really the only pictures I have of her, which is sad and remarkable at the same time. To have the opportunity to just let loose and be myself after so long was an incredible experience, and I'm so glad that I shared it with her. And yes, even all these years later, in my heart I believe that we had a incredibly rare opportunity to say what we wanted say to each other. I don't ever leave the people I love without telling them so; when it's the last thing you say, or hear, somehow there is peace in that.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-86100791972360438212012-04-16T04:52:38.968-05:002012-04-16T04:52:38.968-05:00Thank you, Jen. What's truly sad is that she s...Thank you, Jen. What's truly sad is that she spent five or six years being unwell, going from doctor to doctor because they couldn't figure out what was wrong with her. Many in my family called her a 'hypochondriac'. So, her struggle came with the added difficulty of the unknown. She was incredibly strong, and in writing this I was reminded of just how strong we can be when we need to be. As you point out though, she always had a positive attitude, even at the end. I was blessed to have known her.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-35133369719396030052012-04-16T04:44:28.826-05:002012-04-16T04:44:28.826-05:00Thank you, Laura. The hugs are returned to you...Thank you, Laura. The hugs are returned to you...Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-6333751793716303182012-04-16T04:43:39.358-05:002012-04-16T04:43:39.358-05:00Thank you so much for taking the time to read it a...Thank you so much for taking the time to read it and comment. I, too, have lost others since then, including my 25 year old niece. My experience with Pam gave me a measure of peace when we lost Krystine; Faith that she would go on. As the last in my line, I worry my family's stories will be lost, and that's why I wanted to share this. Write your stories; they may not listen now, but they'll be heard.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-34018088762545775562012-04-15T21:58:15.410-05:002012-04-15T21:58:15.410-05:00I don't even know what to say, Laura...you bro...I don't even know what to say, Laura...you brought tears to my eyes with this heartfelt remembrance. I do believe that your soul and her soul talked to each other that last morning. What a treasure she was in your life. It couldn't have been easy to share this with us, but thank you for doing so. I feel richer myself for knowing what Pam meant to you. And those pictures are priceless!Shelley Bishophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07488453243236670013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-12216421561140466862012-04-15T17:52:36.454-05:002012-04-15T17:52:36.454-05:00So heartfelt and moving. A truly amazing story, an...So heartfelt and moving. A truly amazing story, and it must have taken great courage to share it here - in such a public format. I have no doubt she is looking down and smiling. Sounds like an amazing woman. <br />What strength you both had to walk away from such hardships in life. Her medical situation must have been difficult, but to me, from your story, I walk away with the impression that she was happy with life somehow. <br />As you said above, somehow healing I'm sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10088409491178996382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-25043854733886485622012-04-15T17:40:35.335-05:002012-04-15T17:40:35.335-05:00many hugs... what a treasure of an experience.many hugs... what a treasure of an experience.Laura Matthewshttp://www.laura-matthews.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-91187466907951816872012-04-15T17:18:48.755-05:002012-04-15T17:18:48.755-05:00I just read your Post. It was a beauutiful story o...I just read your Post. It was a beauutiful story of love and Frienship. I am not going to say Sad because I found it to be more of a testimony of your bonds than the obvious loss. I have lost many many loved ones over the past several yrars. Now, I find myself with a few exceptions, the Patriarch, a position I do not want. But as I watch the Elders Pass on, If no one records our Histories, How are our descendents to actually know the Legacies that they do not appreciace yet but will when they have kids leaving home. I wish they knew just how important these stories will be to them at some point. As for you, you have created an interesting by line in the history of you that I would add to my story and the moments of joy shared. Again, thank you for sharing.Big Country 1960https://www.blogger.com/profile/08998256549171571610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-19862229334745233552012-04-15T17:00:06.050-05:002012-04-15T17:00:06.050-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Big Country 1960https://www.blogger.com/profile/08998256549171571610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-91271884567271710692012-04-15T15:02:44.375-05:002012-04-15T15:02:44.375-05:00Thank you Linda, for taking the time to read it an...Thank you Linda, for taking the time to read it and comment. It was, indeed, very difficult to write, but cathartic at the same time. She showed me that there is possibility both in life and in death, and I'm grateful to have had her in my life at all. I didn't realize how important she was until she was gone.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-64594527016433220792012-04-15T11:53:21.242-05:002012-04-15T11:53:21.242-05:00Thank you for sharing such a personal story, Laura...Thank you for sharing such a personal story, Laura. It is so painful to lose someone who has made such a difference in your life, and this could not have been easy to write. But her memory - and the loving bond between you - will live on and inspire others.<br /><br />Linda<br />www.manybranchesonetree.blogspot.comLinda Huesca Tullyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12677498238088821264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-4540003543116624112012-04-15T09:43:54.423-05:002012-04-15T09:43:54.423-05:00I'm grateful that you took the time to read it...I'm grateful that you took the time to read it, and appreciate your comment.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-27314827137446700502012-04-15T09:42:27.276-05:002012-04-15T09:42:27.276-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-38182975797976917272012-04-15T09:41:46.922-05:002012-04-15T09:41:46.922-05:00Thank you for taking the time to read my post, Kat...Thank you for taking the time to read my post, Kathy. I honestly have tried to keep my situation out of my mind. As for my 'current husband'...heh...I used that for the post only because I had to refer to my first husband. Otherwise, he's just my husband ;-)Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-15569234394003139432012-04-15T09:05:21.009-05:002012-04-15T09:05:21.009-05:00What a very beautiful tribute to your friend...What a very beautiful tribute to your friend...Debra Gray-Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836657468924341727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-80878332331873261842012-04-15T09:04:06.762-05:002012-04-15T09:04:06.762-05:00This is such a powerful story! I probably identif...This is such a powerful story! I probably identified most with the comments about your husbands -- 1 and 2. I'm glad to read that you had the strength to stand up for yourself. It probably was a turning point. Amazing how we can get so beat down and not even realize it. (It took 3 years of counseling for me). I also found myself smiling when you used the term "current husband." I use that term a lot to refer to my "current husband" of 25 years who isn't particularly fond of the term.Kathy Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417754385375586302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-88516889536764603472012-04-15T08:46:12.458-05:002012-04-15T08:46:12.458-05:00It was challenging to write, but I wanted to share...It was challenging to write, but I wanted to share her with as many people as I can. I know she'd rather have us laughing, but that's what makes me cry. She's missed. And, I'm grateful that you took the time to read and comment; I value that greatly.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-20483597700210991462012-04-15T08:43:46.182-05:002012-04-15T08:43:46.182-05:00It's the unintended gifts we give that mean th...It's the unintended gifts we give that mean the most to the people who love us. Thank you for taking the time to read my post, I truly appreciate it.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-927510992143247693.post-49413066027950945812012-04-15T08:42:36.835-05:002012-04-15T08:42:36.835-05:00I appreciate that you took the time to read my pos...I appreciate that you took the time to read my post. She was a wonderful person.Laura Cosgrove Lorenzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02794581991087280753noreply@blogger.com