tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post1228363934272561282..comments2024-03-26T05:19:32.342-04:00Comments on Out on a Limb: Each Day a GiftRuth Schiffmannhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-44139395109454981852013-01-02T15:48:59.277-05:002013-01-02T15:48:59.277-05:00Sorry I missed this last month. Thank you so much ...Sorry I missed this last month. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us. So sorry for your loss. <br /><br />Happy New Year, may 2013 bring you the best!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02691497935668743387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-78557555912678955352013-01-02T13:09:18.155-05:002013-01-02T13:09:18.155-05:00I took a long holiday break to create some differe...I took a long holiday break to create some different memories. I loved the quotes, Ruth. Thank you for them.<br /><br />May you have a wonderful year.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-6291072006756187812013-01-01T18:03:20.123-05:002013-01-01T18:03:20.123-05:00Lovely post and so true. Every day is a gift and f...Lovely post and so true. Every day is a gift and full of magic. I need to remember that this year. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.Christina Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03459203755170266842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-82508748954583541142012-12-29T00:29:13.585-05:002012-12-29T00:29:13.585-05:00Hi Ruth! Beautiful post. And yes, we always seem t...Hi Ruth! Beautiful post. And yes, we always seem to miss our loved ones the most during the holidays....remembering all the traditions, etc. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and I wish you a fabulous 2013!BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-12488084512595850632012-12-27T23:04:38.023-05:002012-12-27T23:04:38.023-05:00Oh wow, such a hard time yet you've written so...Oh wow, such a hard time yet you've written so much hope in this post for new memories to arise and join with the older memories. <br />Blessing.<br />xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-26472315813514588842012-12-27T18:51:01.798-05:002012-12-27T18:51:01.798-05:00Ruth - Thanks for sharing your beautiful heart; I ...Ruth - Thanks for sharing your beautiful heart; I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you and your family a very happy new year, dear friend.Victoria Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09694066132860951997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-27294259969239006242012-12-24T01:57:09.159-05:002012-12-24T01:57:09.159-05:00♥ Merry Christmas! ♥♥ Merry Christmas! ♥Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-39500623906987464652012-12-22T14:08:23.304-05:002012-12-22T14:08:23.304-05:00I'm sorry this is a tough time for you! I hope...I'm sorry this is a tough time for you! I hope you'll make beautiful new traditions at your daughter's house.alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-75053938761570464862012-12-21T22:57:28.439-05:002012-12-21T22:57:28.439-05:00Such beautiful words, yours and those you quoted. ...Such beautiful words, yours and those you quoted. Ruth, you and I were blessed with fathers we'll always miss. "Grief is the price you pay for love." As much as the grief hurts, I wouldn't have wanted to miss the love! Thanks for this beautiful post. Wishing you a wonderful 2013.Jean | Delightful Repasthttp://delightfulrepast.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-48709111872317997532012-12-19T16:52:25.640-05:002012-12-19T16:52:25.640-05:00Beautiful post and quotes, Ruth. I am sorry for y...Beautiful post and quotes, Ruth. I am sorry for your grief, and share in your sadness of the Sandy Hook tragedy. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a new year of happiness and healing.Cynthia Chapman Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12408985785062180536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-35144209850768146322012-12-19T10:35:46.114-05:002012-12-19T10:35:46.114-05:00Thank you for sharing such a moving post. It's...Thank you for sharing such a moving post. It's almost two years since my mother died and so I understand exactly how you feel. I particularly like the part where you said about new traditions taking the place of the old. Take care and have a good holiday.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-25459748801089951632012-12-18T23:21:01.559-05:002012-12-18T23:21:01.559-05:00Such a lovely post Ruth. Holding you in the life....Such a lovely post Ruth. Holding you in the life. The first year is the hardest. But, it sound like new traditions will help. Wishing you a Merry Christmas!Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-11573045730910646792012-12-18T14:11:17.717-05:002012-12-18T14:11:17.717-05:00A beautiful post, Ruth. Traditions change with the...A beautiful post, Ruth. Traditions change with the passage of time, the loss of loved ones, and the growth of those still with us. We, too, shall have our Christmas traditions change this year, due to the trauma our family suffered this past summer. Yet the cause of our change seems almost slight compared to the changes 26 families must go through. <br /><br />Our prayers go out to that town and those families on a daily basis, and to you and yours, Ruth. Merry Christmas!Mikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08371767512022913349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-86884352129255549802012-12-17T20:59:00.109-05:002012-12-17T20:59:00.109-05:00I was thinking of two iconic images from American ...I was thinking of two iconic images from American folk art: the Weeping Willow and the School House.<br />***<br />I always love your posts, Ruth. I'm just trying to get over the fact that you have a daughter old enough to have bought her own house…<br />Mirka Breenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653086859905415156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-79061198846554096572012-12-17T18:22:24.007-05:002012-12-17T18:22:24.007-05:00What a lovely post, Ruth, though I'm so sorry ...What a lovely post, Ruth, though I'm so sorry for your sadness. I hope the new memories at your daughter's will help ease the pain of missing your dad. Wishing you a happy holiday and all the best for the new year! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-14613621813444890522012-12-17T12:37:58.254-05:002012-12-17T12:37:58.254-05:00I hope you have a Blessed, holy Christmas, Ruth. (...I hope you have a Blessed, holy Christmas, Ruth. ((hugs))Katrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18293316104653990391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-34634738742276865712012-12-17T11:52:42.323-05:002012-12-17T11:52:42.323-05:00Comfort and peace to you as you mourn. There is no...Comfort and peace to you as you mourn. There is not start and end date for sadness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-77443850225666613952012-12-17T10:38:58.421-05:002012-12-17T10:38:58.421-05:00Beautiful post, Ruth. My mother died 17 years ago,...Beautiful post, Ruth. My mother died 17 years ago, and I still can't help but think of her at this time of year. ((hugs)) Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-2826649045450505862012-12-17T09:30:37.599-05:002012-12-17T09:30:37.599-05:00That Helen Keller quote is so comforting. Big hugs...That Helen Keller quote is so comforting. Big hugs Ruth. Wishing you and yours a happy, peaceful holiday. Merry Christmas!Coleen Patrickhttp://coleenpatrick.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-1079894076529596492012-12-17T09:16:41.880-05:002012-12-17T09:16:41.880-05:00My prayers are with you, Ruth. This is our first C...My prayers are with you, Ruth. This is our first Christmas since my husband's mother died, and it is definitely harder. <br />Have a blessed Christmas!Faith E. Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823750019164801104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-65469502757830664622012-12-17T08:28:00.559-05:002012-12-17T08:28:00.559-05:00Love the quotes Ruth. Especially the Helen Keller....Love the quotes Ruth. Especially the Helen Keller. We've been studying sign language this unit in homeschool and have admired her. What a gal! <br /><br />Your post is lovely. I've felt so saddened all weekend. Thank you for this, Ruth. I grieve that these parents and family members are without their loved ones. *sigh* <br /><br />Hugging you and wishing you a most beautiful Christmas. Remember The reason. Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-53333762664553534542012-12-17T08:23:02.291-05:002012-12-17T08:23:02.291-05:00I wish your family a happy holiday, too, and may y...I wish your family a happy holiday, too, and may you find comfort in new traditions!KatieChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365154373483382775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9068659764096530244.post-1006783079548096472012-12-17T02:29:29.568-05:002012-12-17T02:29:29.568-05:00Thoughts and prayers out for everyone who's gr...Thoughts and prayers out for everyone who's grieving, and a special hug for you, Ruth. Blessed holiday and a brighter 2013.Yanting Guehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04788603550626277974noreply@blogger.com