tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post6580937876470622630..comments2024-01-07T15:43:00.517-05:00Comments on jenni from the blog: Christmas Cards: WWYDjenni from the bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096594933341954162noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-90938829298769428162012-12-17T11:19:29.591-05:002012-12-17T11:19:29.591-05:00Mail them. For sure.Mail them. For sure.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671446238805535547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-89866715542515816462012-12-15T19:39:02.264-05:002012-12-15T19:39:02.264-05:00So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your ...So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10104868583438944561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-41756065297901693732012-12-15T10:33:42.415-05:002012-12-15T10:33:42.415-05:00oh sweet friend....I adore those cards, but I am s...oh sweet friend....I adore those cards, but I am so sorry about your dad and the awful feeling that comes at christmastime....hugs, hugsKatie @ Loves of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07841348340467277988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-59188563873656896222012-12-14T23:26:16.998-05:002012-12-14T23:26:16.998-05:00Huge hugs to you. Really you have to do what feel...Huge hugs to you. Really you have to do what feels right to you. Those are beautiful cards and your dad is looking down on you and your family smiling. Mindi @ Simply Stavishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13510844373375683508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-64244518681402059612012-12-14T21:27:43.357-05:002012-12-14T21:27:43.357-05:00I would mail them out. Your friends and family wi...I would mail them out. Your friends and family will get such joy from seeing your beautiful family.Kiara Buechlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01470699977423261058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-33414711902613699842012-12-14T18:31:06.212-05:002012-12-14T18:31:06.212-05:00I know I wouldn't throw them away. I think I w...I know I wouldn't throw them away. I think I would send them. Especially since you have a new little boy to show off to the world. If you don't personally feel like addressing them, sealing, stamping, and mailing them; then ask a friend for help. I would volunteer, but I'm in Kansas.<br /><br />Or you could wait and send them when you are ready, even if that is in July or next year. <br /><br />No matter what you decide it will be the right decision for you at this moment. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-27891140955765220982012-12-14T13:42:07.733-05:002012-12-14T13:42:07.733-05:00My Mom died 3 days before my 19th birthday. Her fu...My Mom died 3 days before my 19th birthday. Her funeral was ON my 19th birthday. <br /><br />It sucked. I'm not going to sugar coat it. Unfortunately, life goes on. You end up living a new normal. <br /><br />Despite the tragic and unexpected loss of my Mother, my birthday is still 4/12 every year. The first couple of years there was always a gray cloud hanging over that day, but it was and always will be my birthday. The day my Mom brought me into this world. <br /><br />Life goes on and I am sure if your Dad were here he would want you to send them out just like my Mom would have expected me to celebrate my birthday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-30442417713578320542012-12-14T12:12:54.665-05:002012-12-14T12:12:54.665-05:00This exactly! Thoughts and prayers and hugs go ou...This exactly! Thoughts and prayers and hugs go out to you. I hope that you can find peace if even for a day and enjoy Christmas with your beautiful family.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766229692155670924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-37549917178332972452012-12-14T11:48:03.353-05:002012-12-14T11:48:03.353-05:00(Confession: I've been totally stalking your b...(Confession: I've been totally stalking your blog.) <br /><br />I've lost 2 people around this time of year: my dad on Dec. 5th, 1995 and a boyfriend on Dec. 14th, 1995. I still have a horrible time being Merry and Happy around this time of year. I know what your going through and have been thinking of you and Bobby since I heard. <br /><br />Do whatever your gut is telling you to do...or flip a coin, seriously, because nothing feels right. If you start putting them together and you have the urge to set them on fire, do it (!!!), safely, of course...and after you've put one aside for me.Lonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01035138918631758160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-1952935931138437212012-12-14T11:25:45.566-05:002012-12-14T11:25:45.566-05:00I think send them...especially since it's the ...I think send them...especially since it's the first one your sweet new addition is a part of! The recipients know the pain you are in and will all the more appreciate you wishing them well during this time. And if nothing else...it'll give you a busy task to do one evening to refocus your attention for just a bit. Also, if it still feels awkward for you to just send the cards, maybe take a few minutes to type out a little note to go along with the card this year...let everyone know how you are and how much you appreciate their prayers...that way you don't have to waste those beautiful cards this year and you can sort of update your friends and say thanks at the same time. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-40365211173137624212012-12-14T09:14:35.499-05:002012-12-14T09:14:35.499-05:00I am so sorry Jenni. :( Do what feels right to you...I am so sorry Jenni. :( Do what feels right to you. There is no right and wrong. Been thinking about you a lot. Let me know if you need anything. Sarah Halsteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09127024519655719072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-6391899835109688192012-12-14T08:44:54.042-05:002012-12-14T08:44:54.042-05:00I can only imagine the pain that you are in losing...I can only imagine the pain that you are in losing your dad. I have to first say how much you have done for me this year reading your blog. We went through a pregnancy loss earlier this year and our now expecting again. I relate so much to your story and can only tell you how much joy others recieve from you. <br />I say send the cards. I strongly believe faking it until you make it really does work. As hard as it must be to have such a sudden loss your dad would want for you to carry on. I have a very close friend that lost her dad close to Christmas a few years ago, while the pain never goes away she has been able to find the joy again in the season and what she loved before her loss. <br />I will continue to pray for peace and healing for you and your family. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-80948770954706124822012-12-13T23:31:27.036-05:002012-12-13T23:31:27.036-05:001st so sorry for your loss
about the cards ask s...1st so sorry for your loss <br /><br />about the cards ask some friends to come help you address them i know the task seems impossible but the cards are beautiful everyone should see reid your daddy would want you too...i do think it would be appropriate to include a typed note saying you lost your dad and would appreciate thoughts and prayers through this holiday season and the difficult days and weeks to follow as your family learns to be without him.<br /><br />prayers to you hun<br /><br />[apologies for the lack of punctuation my keyboard broke so im using on screen keyboard but wanted to let you know people care]saranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-2155705982444599422012-12-13T23:04:08.526-05:002012-12-13T23:04:08.526-05:00I didn't read the other comments..but here'...I didn't read the other comments..but here's what I think...<br />I think you should send them, because your Dad would want everyone to see his Grandbabies, daughter and Son and Law. I'm pretty sure your Dad talked about his Grandbabies all the time, and he wouldn't want to miss a chance to show them off. It will be tough but know you now have the best angel looking down on you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277278448500796390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-86275887080594726872012-12-13T22:41:23.124-05:002012-12-13T22:41:23.124-05:00Censie said it perfect.
Big hugs Jenni!!!! Censie said it perfect. <br /><br />Big hugs Jenni!!!! Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912395779923615778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-51678210695000778512012-12-13T21:25:15.583-05:002012-12-13T21:25:15.583-05:00Maybe put them somewhere where you know they are b...Maybe put them somewhere where you know they are but just wait until you feel ready to send them. That might be never, but I would hold onto them for now. A few months from now you may find them to be part of your healing process and you may want to send them out to your friends and family. I don't think anytime is the right time - your loved ones will be happy anytime you send them your photos in a card. Holly Gruszkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06562245870313515897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-7305640129838917562012-12-13T21:24:12.389-05:002012-12-13T21:24:12.389-05:00Wow. This one is tough. The cards are beautiful....Wow. This one is tough. The cards are beautiful. There is so much hope and love in your smile. And then it all came crashing down. How unfair and painful life can be. My heart hurts for you and your family. We had "the rug" pulled out from under us on 9/26/00. <br />My 20 year old brother died suddenly in an accident. . That first Christmas was absolute HELL. We cried and cried. My son was almost 3 at the time our family didn't even put up a tree that year. We pulled it together to give him somewhat of a normal Christmas morning. We rented a beach house for a week because we didn't want to be in my parents house for Christmas. Ugh, I'm crying just knowing someone (you) are feeling the pain of loosing someone you love so very much. I wish I could give you a little bit of hope because one day, sweet memories will start to replace the sadness and heartbreak. Grief is such a complex experience. Hugs to you and your family. <br />I sent out cards with his picture and wrote a Christmas letter. I have a copy of that letter and I pull it out every year and relive the pain of my words as if it were still fresh. 12 years have come and gone and Christmas will never be the same without him. I am sure everyone you were planning to send cards to would enjoy receiving them. Do what you can and know you are in the prayers of so many. <br />Meganhttp://megacrazyblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-9839806315055975102012-12-13T21:11:27.651-05:002012-12-13T21:11:27.651-05:00Jenni,
Mail them..they are beautiful!
They say th...Jenni,<br />Mail them..they are beautiful! <br />They say the first year and all of the "firsts" are hard...SO start your first Christmas with something that you love it will bring that love & joy to someone else. And just maybe a little bit of comfort and peace to you this holiday.<br />Thinking of you and your family.Cathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09951450509771254424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-8930866896404422802012-12-13T20:56:24.962-05:002012-12-13T20:56:24.962-05:00Now we talked about this bc I got mine the same da...Now we talked about this bc I got mine the same day. I took your advice and waited a week bc as you know I wanted to throw them in the street! And I don't know anything anymore bc nothing makes sense to me, but I know I want your card...I love it and it makes me smile. I don't care if you just hand it to me. Love you...all of you xoxo reenie :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-9833611455350425222012-12-13T19:21:45.016-05:002012-12-13T19:21:45.016-05:00Oh Jenn, I've been thinking about you and your...Oh Jenn, I've been thinking about you and your family, praying for your continued grace and comfort in the presence of each other. I lost my grandmother, my 2nd mother, on Christmas day right after opening presents. The holidays will never be the same but you will be able to heal and move forward. Sending you lots of love!<br /><br />They are beautiful cards with your beautiful family. If you want to send them out as a way to share your family with others, then send them. If you aren't feeling up to it, then send them to me in MD with your list and I'll send them for you :) <br /><br />Stay strong, lady! Thinking about you! <br /><br />xoxo,<br />Kristen <br />KC Squaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953027369785768307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-23834111855660286452012-12-13T17:32:54.498-05:002012-12-13T17:32:54.498-05:00I can't say for sure what I would do, but this...I can't say for sure what I would do, but this is what I think/feel I might do...keep them all for now, give yourself time. You likely have enough to do and just don't feel like it, save the times you do feel like doing anything to just be with your kids and yourself or your mom and sisters...just for your family. Add a Happy New Year to it in January if you feel up to it, everyone will understand.Danyielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16511081982380687554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-29937258557390182202012-12-13T16:51:21.347-05:002012-12-13T16:51:21.347-05:00I definitely know how you feel, but I assure you t...I definitely know how you feel, but I assure you that your friends and family will be happy to hear from you. Maybe for your close family you can include a short hand-written note saying you're all in pain but you were thinking of them and didn't want to throw away your beautiful photos. I hope you find some peace soon, my mom passed away a year and a half ago and I still feel like crawling in a ball most days. Lots of hugs to you.Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12606189343395494725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-11245649519498148262012-12-13T16:51:10.613-05:002012-12-13T16:51:10.613-05:00I agree with some others, do what your Dad would w...I agree with some others, do what your Dad would want. It is such a lovely card and I would bet he would want you to share your family with all the people you love and care about. So sorry for your loss!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14418445556333823830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-31860592974096970952012-12-13T16:20:40.827-05:002012-12-13T16:20:40.827-05:00First of all I want to say how sorry I am to hear ...First of all I want to say how sorry I am to hear about your dad passing. I have read your blog for many years since. I lost my dad 6.5 years ago to a very short fight with cancer. I still think about him every day, and I was very angry and hurt in the beginning. I think that you should send the cards because these cards are part of you and your family and something you enjoy. My suggestion would be to give the cards and address to one of the poeple who has offered to help out during this hard time and have them send the cards for you. That way they are sent but you dont have to go through the motion right now, when I can imagine even caring for those beutiful kids can to be hard at the moment. You will continue to be in my thoughts during this unimaginable time. Erinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-91913842730149783082012-12-13T16:19:56.877-05:002012-12-13T16:19:56.877-05:00Mail them. Your father knew you loved this time o...Mail them. Your father knew you loved this time of year, right? I doubt he would want you to miss out on something you love doing every year. Honor him...send them. Be Merry - he is holding you while you put those stamps. <br />Much love darlin xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385992758551782657noreply@blogger.com