tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post8445748823043054675..comments2023-10-19T17:55:38.326-07:00Comments on Oliver's Journey: Dark and lonelyStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10897536520581066280noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-35943623327092723502011-03-31T07:35:16.717-07:002011-03-31T07:35:16.717-07:00I wish I were there to grieve with you, and to hel...I wish I were there to grieve with you, and to help you in ANY way you need. I can't say I know exactly how you feel, because my son's death was sudden and he didn't have cancer. But I do know from my own experience that grief is excruciatingly painful and isolating. I know what it feels like to not want to live without your child, and to have the added struggle with mental illness. And I certainly understand the anger. Of course you are angry! Even though I've never met him, I love your Oliver and pray for health and strength for your whole family in this unbelievably difficult experience.Rachael Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03149169251326334809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-84628957431589514542011-03-30T15:48:46.468-07:002011-03-30T15:48:46.468-07:00I've been reading your blog for quite some tim...I've been reading your blog for quite some time. I'm amazed at your strength and love for our Savior and family. Between you, the Huish family and the Adams family I have grown. It's your time to vent, to doubt, to wonder, and to be angry. Sure wish those of use who have empathetic hearts could reach through and give you a hug. Don't worry about "mental illness" we're all mentally ill in one way or another, I mean, look at those who are superficial, isn't that mental illness. Hurray for you to be able to admit and articulate your feelings. So what if you have to take a pill or somthing, it's no big deal when accepted and controlled. Your little family is beautiful, you are beautiful and you know that you're in my prayers and thoughts. Ollie - what a champ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-53694571326611260082011-03-28T06:08:15.272-07:002011-03-28T06:08:15.272-07:00This post breaks my heart Stacy. I wish I knew you...This post breaks my heart Stacy. I wish I knew you! I would be there for you! I have a dear friend who is going thru the worst time of her life as well. And it's with her son as well. It's been tough but I'm always there for her cuz I love her like a sister and I know how much she needs our support even tho we don't have a clue how she feels. I pray you have at least one good friend who is there for you? No one can understand your pain but we can listen, pray and love you. Good for you on getting this all out! You ARE a strong woman Stacy even tho you don't feel you are!!! God bless you!eureka1951https://www.blogger.com/profile/02092905616358033643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-1740713323494713432011-03-26T18:00:25.421-07:002011-03-26T18:00:25.421-07:00Stacy-
your feelings are real and valid. Your writ...Stacy-<br />your feelings are real and valid. Your writing gave me chills. I don't have a parallel adversity, I don't think anything compares to the loss of a child, but I do know what it is like to get smacked in the face with the reality of who really cares and who really doesn't. It hurts, sometimes so bad that you feel like you are going to go mad. I have changed permanently through my own adversity and have lost more friends than I've made, but I have to hold on to the fact that I am better off, I have to have faith and sometimes I cry to my savior begging for him to take the burden, and I realize he has, many years ago he felt my same pains. Thats what get's me through.<br />I pity those people that are superficial, I pity them because they have no idea how they are wasting their time on the superficial things in life, because at some point these experiences that you and I have been through, yours being the worst, have taught us a deeper meaning of life. Your post gave me strength, knowing I am not alone sometimes when I feel like an island. You are not alone either, I grieve for you and your precious family. I think of you everyday, my children who have never met you ask about Ollie every other day. know that our prayers are with you. ~EMiss ~Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12489725965136750681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-17093674177971241142011-03-26T16:01:22.086-07:002011-03-26T16:01:22.086-07:00I don't know you. I found your blog from a lin...I don't know you. I found your blog from a link on Sadie Huish's blog. I will be praying for you and your sweet family ((hugs)).Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02169202313134806274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-10902521946701282082011-03-26T14:30:44.140-07:002011-03-26T14:30:44.140-07:00I don't pretend to know the feelings you are d...I don't pretend to know the feelings you are dealing with. I have followed your blog since it was created. I have learned from you to love unconditionally. I have two children. They are not sick, or dying but I have learned from you to let the little things go and approach each day like it was my last. Staci thank you for expressing your feelings here, your devotions, and most of all your heart. I think of your family often. I pray for your strength, and pray for a miracle for Ollie. <br /><br />MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-76429345020483719752011-03-26T13:26:02.807-07:002011-03-26T13:26:02.807-07:00I know we don't really know each other but my ...I know we don't really know each other but my heart aches for you. I have those same feelings, of not wanting to see anyone and just stay home and hug my children. I will pray for you.Meggan Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05435752639112939535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-21277085584301709002011-03-26T08:44:46.838-07:002011-03-26T08:44:46.838-07:00Oh Stacy. I hear you loud and clear. I am in the s...Oh Stacy. I hear you loud and clear. I am in the same boat. Just cannot seem to allow myself to be part of the outside world. Watching everyone go about their "business as usual". You are far from alone in these emotions. I've become quite the hermit, myself. Which is sooooooo not my "before cancer" M.O. Every time I do go out, I cannot help myself from blurting out what's been going on in our lives for the last two years. I often feel like I must have The Plague and if anyone speaks to me they are in fear of catching it. <br />I'm right with you. Loving you, my dear. Holding you close.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07714952873698950532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6946990888543180506.post-39758268057169841082011-03-25T20:59:37.850-07:002011-03-25T20:59:37.850-07:00I know the feeling of just wanting to be alone. Y...I know the feeling of just wanting to be alone. You feel as though nobody understands what you are going through, and most people don't. They are ignorant to what you are going through. I'm so sorry you have to deal with what is going on in your life. It's not easy. Scream if you need to scream. Grieve. Be angry. It's okay. I am always thinking of you and sweet little Oliver. I only wish you lived in Utah so you could come to our awesome support group. Hang in there.Hone Family as in Ryan and Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811820841336237244noreply@blogger.com