Comments for I Bear Witness

Comment on Service Dog Euthanized by Heartless Vet Hospital by BabushkaBlue

BabushkaBlue — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:01:18 +0000

Oh no! You’re kidding! How horrible for this man, huh? I am so angry about this. Well, at least now you know to NEVER go to this hospital, and they wouldn’t take a downpayment. The hospital wanted it ALL upfront. No payments allowed.

Comment on Service Dog Euthanized by Heartless Vet Hospital by sara

sara — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:51:56 +0000

i. i just. i just can not think. why? i only live 45 minutes away. i would have helped with a downpayment. i would have called our vet who would have taken care of him. i’m so sorry. my heart hurts.

Comment on A List by Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 15:44:14 +0000

To say “I know” is true, but lame. On one hand, life doesn’t make sense since the loss of your dad; on the other hand, life becomes crystal clear … you realize what is important and what is not. For you … you write. For me … I washed my bathroom ceiling (now that’s something that one can live in a house for decades and never do). I just want you to know that, should you want to talk, I’m here (208-755-4759). If not, know I’m thinking of you and remembering the pain. Love, Sharon

Comment on A List by Naomi

Naomi — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:16:26 +0000

I envy the poetic ebb and flow that runs through your writing! Love you and your passive-aggressive edge more than ever.

Desperately longing for a lemon tree on your behalf,
xoxo

Comment on Now That He’s Gone by Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:45 +0000

Hey Cat
I just found out about your dad. I can only offer you a hug and send my love. In the place of brokenness and grief God can do the most amazing things in our hearts. So with this in mind I offer also my prayers. I pray that you know a deep sense of His wonderful peace flowing continually through your heart as you walk through this time of grieving and I pray that His deep comfort enfolds you in His big strong hands as He carries you through this time. I pray that His joy will replace your mourning as He has promised in His words. I pray His Healing floods through your body and renews and refreshes and restores to you His health in your heart and mind and body. I love you dear friend and wish I was nearer to sit in your backyard so that as you drift of to sleep I could take the hose and water the yard for you.

Comment on Now That He’s Gone by Naomi

Naomi — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 04:39:00 +0000

Thank you for sharing your dad with us. Although I never met him, I learned a little of him through your writing. In a lot of ways this blog has documented the legacy that your dad has left behind; many people can learn from his life and your family’s story, and they can be touched by your journey.

Your honesty and realness always strikes a chord with me. Know that even at this hard time your writing is touching others and making them really feel something.

Wish I could just sit and watch the garden with you right now!
Love you!

Comment on Now That He’s Gone by Ross

Ross — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:46:40 +0000

Hey Catherine, found you through twitter.

Thanks…I can’t move – you summed up my feelings at the moment – my mother just passed away after a long struggle with cancer. It’s all the little things that make it hard to keep it together. I’ve also been amazed at how supportive everyone has been, don’t know when I’m going to be able to thank everyone…

Comment on He’s Gone by Becky

Becky — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 19:50:22 +0000

I was never sure if you saw my direct message on Twitter, so I wanted to say again that I’m sorry for your loss, to extend my condolences to your entire family.

Every loss is different. I can’t compare what you’ve been through to my loss of my father in 1985 or my mother last year. I wanted you to know that even a stranger can be moved by your love for your father and by the way your writing has made him so much more than the disease he suffered–and, too, by your understanding of your mother.

Anyone would be fortunate to have a daughter like you.

Comment on He’s Gone by Boxer

Boxer — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:02:11 +0000

I know you must miss him terribly. But, we don’t grieve as those who who have no hope. I will meet you both in 10,000 years. We will have a wonderful party. A wonderful party together some day.

Comment on He’s Gone by Jeannie

Jeannie — Sat, 30 May 2009 23:38:33 +0000

you wrote a lovely tribute to your dad. the picture of him shows a sweet and handsome man. i lost my mom a few years ago. it’s never easy. i know you and your family will draw even close to your mom. take care.