tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post2807762666677115109..comments2023-09-23T03:56:08.149-07:00Comments on Gberger: Katie's Bench: A MysteryGbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-57477262735255297882008-05-12T08:44:00.000-07:002008-05-12T08:44:00.000-07:00Karen,I just finished reading all of your posts on...Karen,<BR/><BR/>I just finished reading all of your posts on this site after your entry on Meredith's caringbridge website. Thank you for connecting with me; I consider it a "God thing". I don't know how you found Mer's site, but the thoughts you have shared on this blog have given me such a sense of connection with a mom who is experiencing the same type of grief that I am trudging through right now. We are just 3 weeks from Meredith's "homegoing" and the reality of her passing is just starting to sink in. Today I am feeling numb, but as I read your entries, I have hope that God will give me the strength to face the days ahead. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-68674702903540550532008-05-12T06:56:00.000-07:002008-05-12T06:56:00.000-07:00Karen, Thank you for your kind words. I will upda...Karen, Thank you for your kind words. I will update my nieces condition on my page, but I wanted to say thank you. I'm so glad that you found the plaque, it looks like the bench is in a beautiful spot!The Engine of the Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309780922714492600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-30229568930836593012008-05-10T13:14:00.000-07:002008-05-10T13:14:00.000-07:00Perhaps David should be a guest blogger and share ...Perhaps David should be a guest blogger and share some on here!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634228626032377554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-27294344496822209692008-05-10T12:58:00.000-07:002008-05-10T12:58:00.000-07:00Yes, I love that idea. Some very kind friends gave...Yes, I love that idea. Some very kind friends gave us a beautiful dogwood tree in a HUGE pot, with a lovely plaque; we haven't decided where to plant it yet. Our next-door neighbor gave us a gorgeous magnolia tree, which we planted in between our houses.<BR/>When we built our house (in 2000) both of the kids put their handprints in the cement of the driveway, and I wrote their names and the date. I love having that. They were so little (7 and 5)!<BR/>To answer your other question, YES, David undoubtedly has some Mom-isms on me! The older I get, the more there are...Gbergerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-81790049044126559142008-05-10T12:21:00.000-07:002008-05-10T12:21:00.000-07:00Thank GOD it was found! What a mystery though. It'...Thank GOD it was found! What a mystery though. It's so nice to hear about the good people you were able to interact while trying to figure this out. I hope the plaque can be bolted to the bench. That is Katie's bench forever.<BR/><BR/>I'm sure you've probably heard this but have you considered planting a tree or bush in your yard for Katie, maybe something that was her favorite as sort of your own little memorial that you can see everyday? A friend of ours recently lost his brother in a tragic motorcycle accident and when he's ready we're having a little tree planting ceremony in his backyard. He really loved the idea and it's something that he'll be able to love and nurture hopefully, forever. Or until he moves away but I think he'd probably take it with him if that was the case.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634228626032377554noreply@blogger.com