tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post526132145262249124..comments2023-09-23T03:56:08.149-07:00Comments on Gberger: Katie's AshesGbergerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08895779471612397202noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-48535071189371868222009-09-16T16:48:29.800-07:002009-09-16T16:48:29.800-07:00I am so sorry for your loss, I was searching for a...I am so sorry for your loss, I was searching for a way to scatter my sons ashes in water using a container that would sink slowly when I stumbled across your blog. I am sure it was a very hard thing for you to do. I lost my son very unexpectedly at the age of 24 2 months ago from complications of a rare illness. We are planning a small gathering to scatter his ashes in a lake on our property. I used little net bags with hearts on them and am struggling to find a way to make them sink slowly. The thought of it disappearing quickly bothers me, but the lake is very windy with a strong current and I also don't want him swept away. You will be in my thoughts. I like you am holding onto most of his ashes. I am sure with time we will scatter them all the places he loved, but for now he sits on my mantle.<br />May you find peace.hawaii0712https://www.blogger.com/profile/07937447224654665928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-69252870889795555252009-09-04T12:00:49.296-07:002009-09-04T12:00:49.296-07:00The photos were so touching and peaceful. I didn&#...The photos were so touching and peaceful. I didn't know you did this recently. Love to all of you.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17634228626032377554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-64826420304306867082009-09-01T17:25:04.955-07:002009-09-01T17:25:04.955-07:00Karen, this was beautiful, thank you so much for s...Karen, this was beautiful, thank you so much for sharing. You and your sweet Katie have been on my mind so often.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857601044029150508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-61734621625804663992009-09-01T13:55:23.619-07:002009-09-01T13:55:23.619-07:00Karen my daughter Nadalene is the biography nut.
...Karen my daughter Nadalene is the biography nut.<br /><br />xoxoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-54277604158617763832009-08-31T12:40:31.226-07:002009-08-31T12:40:31.226-07:00Oh Karen, how difficult this all is, and all you w...Oh Karen, how difficult this all is, and all you want is for them to be okay again. For them to be here.<br /><br />Someone in the hospital said to Sheldon that you are only 25 and this is not fair and he said there are babies and young children who die of cancer, so what has fair got to do with it. It is what it is.<br /><br />I immediately thought of your Katie and cried and cried.<br /><br />Love to you my dear friend.<br /><br />xoxoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-990584801263346672009-08-31T11:37:09.584-07:002009-08-31T11:37:09.584-07:00Sacred and melancholy... I think it is a beautiful...Sacred and melancholy... I think it is a beautiful word. How brave you all are, how you honor Katie, how you share with all of us. I'm sending you a gentle cyber rub on the forehead. You are a good girl.AnnDeOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06924496553474813816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-54021127093743048582009-08-31T10:17:59.775-07:002009-08-31T10:17:59.775-07:00I really understand how you feel. I do think it w...I really understand how you feel. I do think it was a wonderful time having Katie's photo right there with you at that special bistro..we do that a lot with Brandon's photo...take it everywhere we go, and take photo's of us with it. It helps heal our hearts. And you will know when the time is right for you to continue to carry out Katie's desires. She is not conformed to the same "time boundries" that we have. I sometimes have to laugh to myself and wonder if Brandon does the same thing...he was always so goofy. Keep pressing on, I am always praying for you dear friend.<br /><br />Love,<br />Dawn<br />~ What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. Psalm 56:3 ~ this has really been speaking to me a lot lately. I pray that it ministers to you as wellDawn https://www.blogger.com/profile/00598394231061411599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-59055211501186450752009-08-31T09:00:50.587-07:002009-08-31T09:00:50.587-07:00Karen,
Thank you for sharing this very important ...Karen,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this very important moment in your journey. We, too, have still not placed Meredith's ashes in the lake that was so special to her. Again, I'm not ready to do that one piece of the instructions Meredith left with us. <br /><br />I know that, though this is what Mer wanted us to do, we spent little time discussing the issues around "if she didn't get her miracle". I am still trying to process decisions we made in haste - cremation vs. burial and whether we have a gravesite/tombstone or in what way we would leave a way to mark the fact that Meredith did exist on this earth. Other than the bench, have you established any other memorial for Katie?julie Holberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903770690298927315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-25917919195653740172009-08-30T23:41:29.623-07:002009-08-30T23:41:29.623-07:00So beautiful and so difficult, this letting go. I&...So beautiful and so difficult, this letting go. I'm ever grateful for all you share here. Sending lots of love.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399324383367077919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-65038051664973781212009-08-29T21:29:11.444-07:002009-08-29T21:29:11.444-07:00I just don't have any words! Thank you for sh...I just don't have any words! Thank you for sharing this with us - you have such a gift for words...hugs from AK! LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-60234826189584937022009-08-29T16:10:48.132-07:002009-08-29T16:10:48.132-07:00May she rest in peace,
Irene xMay she rest in peace,<br /><br />Irene xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-80216188524286614652009-08-29T14:25:36.151-07:002009-08-29T14:25:36.151-07:00It is such a touching and beautiful moment. I'...It is such a touching and beautiful moment. I'm sorry it didn't bring the comfort you were hoping for. Hoping you can found peace and comfort as you continued on through the evening. I'm sorry you're hurting today.<br /><br />Hugs to you!<br />~kayPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01256281745796890125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-65333362646534993622009-08-29T14:07:11.278-07:002009-08-29T14:07:11.278-07:00It is a big step to release those precious beloved...It is a big step to release those precious beloved ashes, and you've taken a beautiful step to share them with the water she loved. But like you, I haven't been ready to release more than a bit. I parted with what I was able and the rest of the precious DNA stays with me and helps keep him present. I think the way it's going to remain and want to affirm you in that decision, too. You've parted with so much, and there's no need to part with anymore if you aren't up to it. She's your girl. Carried in your womb. It's okay. <br />Hugs on this sacred/painful day.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519140951660677172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-4596725473255745402009-08-29T07:18:12.883-07:002009-08-29T07:18:12.883-07:00This is so touching.
Love and warm thoughts to you...This is so touching.<br />Love and warm thoughts to you and your family.<br />xoxoxo<br />SuzBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-71787806808466147662009-08-29T05:15:26.044-07:002009-08-29T05:15:26.044-07:00You have been so courageous in letting go, and thi...You have been so courageous in letting go, and this beautiful moment symbolizes so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-25864366963795821862009-08-29T04:22:04.613-07:002009-08-29T04:22:04.613-07:00A sacred moment indeed.
Chris and I spoke this we...A sacred moment indeed.<br /><br />Chris and I spoke this week-end about what it is like to look at ashes that were once bodies that grew inside us. It says something, I think, that we have all chosen water, the element which our children first inhabited, as places in which their bodies might finally rest. <br /><br />A sacred moment, indeed. Thank you for sharing it with us.Gannet Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-20946531333693273712009-08-29T00:53:42.899-07:002009-08-29T00:53:42.899-07:00Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing ...Beautiful, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.ChiTown Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240876368610100419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-15039380784098506822009-08-28T23:44:11.649-07:002009-08-28T23:44:11.649-07:00bless you all- it sounds like a lovely occasionbless you all- it sounds like a lovely occasionLakeland Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13263946096580997595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-51738920816497438252009-08-28T22:59:30.837-07:002009-08-28T22:59:30.837-07:00That is very sweet and has brought me to tears.That is very sweet and has brought me to tears.pysanki.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16983697204378310519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6994832747844483996.post-11950572193001890972009-08-28T22:52:01.730-07:002009-08-28T22:52:01.730-07:00This is so big, so huge -- the way you've slip...This is so big, so huge -- the way you've slipped it in here, sharing this most sacred moment -- well, thank you. Prayers and thoughts and hugs and, as always, love for you and your beautiful Katie.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.com