tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post8822435167137640369..comments2023-06-03T06:21:09.910-07:00Comments on Out of Coffee, Out of Mind: Memento MoriLiz Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-42027892432663260012016-02-09T10:03:35.147-08:002016-02-09T10:03:35.147-08:00Thank you. :) I really appreciate that. It definit...Thank you. :) I really appreciate that. It definitely is hard to always see God as still merciful--it's a choice I have to make every day. But I also know that it's true--I just need to remind myself that what I see is not the whole picture. *nods*<br /><br />Aww, thank you! I feel really privileged to know you too. <3<br /><br />Thanks for commenting! :) Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-82903582012860282352016-02-07T10:59:51.826-08:002016-02-07T10:59:51.826-08:00Wow. Honestly, I don’t even know what to say. I’m ...Wow. Honestly, I don’t even know what to say. I’m so sorry for everything you’ve lost and for all that you’ve gone through; but it’s so inspiring to see your faith. The way you choose to believe that God’s mercy <i>is</i> still mercy even if we can’t understand why it's shown in that way.<br /><br />You’re amazing, Liz, and I feel so privileged to know you. <3<br /><br /><br />Alexa<br />thessalexa.blogspot.com<br />verbositybookreviews.wordpress.comAlexa Mintahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13865586987033390255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-43650880491952833702016-01-26T08:36:47.135-08:002016-01-26T08:36:47.135-08:00Thank you. That means a lot to me--see, you knew w...Thank you. That means a lot to me--see, you knew what to say. ;) Those sound like my prayers too, most of the time. I've learned I have to take everything one day at a time (as cliched as that advice is), because if I consider my entire future it just gets too heavy. But I can trust God day by day and let myself cry when I need to. It helps to accept that, while I'm living, I may never fully understand exactly why he died. (And thank you--I've heard a variation of the glow stick metaphor several times before, but I wanted to put a new spin on it.) <br /><br />Thank you. :) Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-78001763436287934032016-01-26T08:33:13.143-08:002016-01-26T08:33:13.143-08:00*hugs for everyone* *hugs for everyone* Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-61021310239820196192016-01-25T12:43:25.520-08:002016-01-25T12:43:25.520-08:00Liz, I don't even know what to say. I'm so...Liz, I don't even know what to say. I'm so sorry that this has happened to you but the way you're dealing with it is the best way you possibly can. The thing that I've found is that sometimes life sucks and all you want to do is sit down and cry because you don't understand. The important thing is that you still trust God (I'm sure 90% of my prayers are me saying God, I don't understand but I trust you) then get back up. (And your glow stick metaphor is just amazing.)<br /><br />It was so amazing and brave of you to share this. Victoria Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15036742461356732142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-50239763647016965442016-01-23T18:35:13.166-08:002016-01-23T18:35:13.166-08:00*hugs all around**hugs all around*Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-52658644349689673392016-01-22T06:00:21.701-08:002016-01-22T06:00:21.701-08:00*hugs you back* That is very tough, and my heart g...*hugs you back* That is very tough, and my heart goes out to you. *hugs you again* It's difficult to see God as our father, and see that as a good thing, when our earthly father's have set a terrible example. And I'm so sorry you've had to experience that sort of pain. And my condolences on the rejection--it's such an awful feeling to think you're close and then to get emotionally smacked around. *gives you another hug* You are free to rant as much as you'd like. ;) And thank you. :) Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-46364181861913531952016-01-21T12:06:16.906-08:002016-01-21T12:06:16.906-08:00*hugs* This is a really big thing to put out there...*hugs* This is a really big thing to put out there. I haven't known a loss like that, but I have known suffering. I had an emotionally abusive dad growing up and my birthdad committed suicide a year after I was born. The concept of fathers is a really hard one since I've never had very good one. It's been especially tough for me to accept that all this hurt and disappointment lately is for my own good, but I know it's building me up for the person I want to be. It's just been tough for the past few weeks since I thought I was so close to being published then I had that big rejection slapped in my face. It felt like being hit to the ground again ... Yeah I'm ranting, basically I admire your honesty. *hugs again*Victoria Grace Howellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01849013182543674707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-15808791492037068012016-01-14T03:41:36.424-08:002016-01-14T03:41:36.424-08:00Awww, thank you. :) To be honest, most times I don...Awww, thank you. :) To be honest, most times I don't feel brave or particularly strong, but thank you. Silence is definitely so much easier, and so tempting, but I kind of made a promise in my mind that I would do something to commemorate him each year, so this was it. And aww, thank you--I'm glad to know you through your blog too. :) *hugs you back* Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-68788729647163241522016-01-13T23:56:32.872-08:002016-01-13T23:56:32.872-08:00You are so strong and brave to have shared this so...You are so strong and brave to have shared this so honestly with us Liz, and I admire you so much. I won't pretend to completely identify with what you've been through. That is a heartbreaking situation, which deal with so bravely. But I do know, in some smaller degree, what it is like to suffer in silence because people wouldn't understand. And I think that's one of the things that struck me the most about this post, your willingness to share your experiences with us, even though silence is such an attractive option now. I know that this experience has made you a stronger person, and I for one am very glad to know you through your blog. And I feel privilege to share your experience now. And right now, I just want to give you the biggest, most comforting hug.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05746017057593508370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-74560079053753250172016-01-13T18:10:55.271-08:002016-01-13T18:10:55.271-08:00Awww, thank you. :D It's definitely not easy--...Awww, thank you. :D It's definitely not easy--I still struggle, probably every day. But I'm glad you haven't had to experience everything I have. :) <br /><br />Thank you, I really appreciate that. It's definitely something that's on my mind a lot--why does God say he's good if all these things happen? My biggest struggle, I think, has always been trusting him to know what he's doing, so writing my thoughts out like this really helps me to figure out what I'm even thinking. God really does do a great deal for us, and it's so easy to ignore all the good things, especially the good stuff that comes from bad stuff, because the bad stuff is just so much easier to focus on. And I have the tendency to focus on that more often than I should. <br /><br />And, once more, thank you. :) Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-55599624517822509612016-01-13T16:30:45.929-08:002016-01-13T16:30:45.929-08:00Wow. I really admire you, Liz, because you have go...Wow. I really admire you, Liz, because you have gone through so much and you still trust in God. I'm no stranger to death, but I haven't nearly gone through what you have in your life, and I struggle to trust God every day. <br /><br />I can't even begin to imagine what it was like to lose the boy you loved, not knowing if he was still upset at you, so I don't want to pretend I understand. Your writing is so intense and real, and really bought to light for me that everything God does is for us, even if we can't see it. <br /><br />I don't really know what else to say... Except that this is probably one of the most honest, heart rending posts I've ever read. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-14834812501633501392016-01-13T14:33:16.340-08:002016-01-13T14:33:16.340-08:00Aww, thank you. You are just the sweetest person e...Aww, thank you. You are just the sweetest person ever. *hugs you back* You're definitely right--it's so much harder when you're alone with what you're going through, when even if you talk about people still won't completely get it unless they've gone through it themselves. Aww, you are crazy brilliant and could probably never write an unintelligent comment to save your life. And thank you. :DLiz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-81563808202618156322016-01-13T13:45:43.772-08:002016-01-13T13:45:43.772-08:00I seriously can't pretend to say something int...I seriously can't pretend to say something intelligent here...I just want to hug you and say you're incredibly brave for posting this and you're just BRAVE IN GENERAL. I'm like in awe of you, Liz, basically just in awe. Yes. You have been there so so much and I think it's the hardest when something breaks your world but <i>no one else understands</i>. I get that. But not to the same level as you've felt it. So yeah...I'm going to fade away into the darkness with my unintelligent comment. You are amazing to be open and talk about this.CG @ Paper Furyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14954615708675952085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-34125983773323284082016-01-13T09:10:08.213-08:002016-01-13T09:10:08.213-08:00*nods* They certainly do. And you're right--th...*nods* They certainly do. And you're right--there's never anything anyone can say to make someone feel better. You're welcome, and thank you. :) Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-61786937939381537812016-01-13T09:09:22.006-08:002016-01-13T09:09:22.006-08:00Don't worry--I totally understand not really k...Don't worry--I totally understand not really knowing what to say. :P <br /><br />And I appreciate that so much. *hugs you back* <br /><br />Thank you. I'm glad that you haven't been through something that would allow you to relate. :) And thank you, I really appreciate that--I tried to write the post I would have wanted to have read. <br /><br />Thanks for commenting! Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-28693473560697987392016-01-13T09:03:31.334-08:002016-01-13T09:03:31.334-08:00Yes Liz, grief and the hard times we go through do...Yes Liz, grief and the hard times we go through do shape us. Your grief is there, and there aren't any words to make it easier for you. Thank you for sharing so much with us. Know that we are here supporting you.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-3666737110325655342016-01-13T08:35:52.726-08:002016-01-13T08:35:52.726-08:00So I've been sitting for a while, fooling myse...So I've been sitting for a while, fooling myself to believe I'll come up with something to say any minute now. <br /><br />Yeah, that's not going happen. If you told me this face-to-face, I'd listen the whole way through and then hug you. (And I don't go hugging people willy-nilly.)<br /><br />*hugs*<br /><br />This is so deep, and I'm glad you shared it. I'm not going to say I relate. But I'm sure there is someone out there who does. And I really, really hope they read this, because your writing is beautiful and it will most certainly let them know they are not alone.a.n.g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03667996517318905980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-12175350418294435982016-01-13T08:26:30.273-08:002016-01-13T08:26:30.273-08:00Thank you. :) And you're welcome. I'm lear...Thank you. :) And you're welcome. I'm learning more and more how to open up and share, and I'm also learning that people seem to appreciate openness. Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-45191230993072377942016-01-13T08:24:16.253-08:002016-01-13T08:24:16.253-08:00I DON'T KNOW.
It makes sense that some of yo...I DON'T KNOW. <br /><br />It makes sense that some of your experiences, even if they aren't exactly the same, would allow you to relate to an extent. But I'm glad you've never lost someone. :) <br /><br />Thank you. :) I really appreciate that. Liz Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15823595869843889438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-91011179419077229682016-01-13T07:41:32.958-08:002016-01-13T07:41:32.958-08:00Liz, you've dealt with more than most. This wa...Liz, you've dealt with more than most. This was...I can't find the right words. More than food for thought, more than deep, more than touching. Thank you for opening up and sharing.R.M. Lutzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07225038858127086583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7894299613938319589.post-4482024953327089122016-01-13T05:53:10.116-08:002016-01-13T05:53:10.116-08:00*sigh* What do you say to this?
NO LIZ WHAT DO YO...*sigh* What do you say to this?<br /><br />NO LIZ WHAT DO YOU SAY TO THIS.<br /><br />In a weird way I feel like you know what you mean, sort of. I've never lost someone to death, but I've lost friendships and church families and some other things to a lesser extent, and so I think I have at least a reference point for what you might mean. Maybe even when it means to have loved someone at such an age.<br /><br />But damn, girl. This writing touched my heart and made my brain think and it was totally intense and I just want you to know that. Because I know it was all true. Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16797485444727976121noreply@blogger.com