Comments on: He Rests Under A Shady Tree

By: Seven More Years — The Spohrs Are Multiplying...

Seven More Years — The Spohrs Are Multiplying... — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 09:26:57 +0000

[...] has profoundly impacted the way I look at each day, especially after Maddie died. Grandma suffered profound loss but still got so much joy from making her loved ones happy, and I try to do the [...]

By: | The Spohrs Are Multiplying… | » Hard Times, Again

| The Spohrs Are Multiplying… | » Hard Times, Again — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:56:56 +0000

[...] grew up hearing about the adventures the three of them (and their brothers Tim and Tommy) had, getting into trouble, making each other eat grass, bringing home everything from ducks to [...]

By: | The Spohrs Are Multiplying… | » 365 Days Of Tears

| The Spohrs Are Multiplying… | » 365 Days Of Tears — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 07:02:45 +0000

[...] he passed away, my Mom never cried in front of us. She wanted to be strong for us, we were all so young and there [...]

By: | The Spohrs Are Multiplying… | » Marathon

| The Spohrs Are Multiplying… | » Marathon — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00:18 +0000

[...] I imagine the marathon runners don’t think at mile one, “holy crap, I have 25.2 more miles to go! This is impossible!” I think if they did, they’d never be able to finish. That’s how I have to approach every day or I can’t get out of bed. It’s so easy for me to fall into the trap of thinking about the rest of my life without her. So I have to focus on things day by day. I have to remember that other moms and families have survived this marathon. Even my heroes. [...]

By: sweetsalty kate

sweetsalty kate — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:50:18 +0000

Heather, this really got me thinking… it’s so evocative, and melancholy too, but it also reminds me of accompaniment. I like that. I’ll take whatever accompaniment I can get. So lovely.

One of your readers pointed us to this post and you’re part of a group of writers nominated for a Glow in the Woods award for this spring. http://www.glowinthewoods.com/home/2009/6/24/glow-in-the-woods-awards-spring-2009.html

And so I thought I’d say hello (and hope to bump into you at BlogHer) and pass on a huge thanks for sharing as you do. You’ve stretched Maddie’s reach beyond her life. It helps more than you, or Mike, or her… it helps people you’re not aware of who navigate this same gauntlet, and who read your thoughts late some night and nod and feel accompanied, too.

Much love,
Kate

By: amy

amy — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:25:40 +0000

I am angry that this has happened. You are two obviously loving parents who did so much for Maddie. She was so very loved..

My mom lost 2 babies to late miscarriages and then a baby which was born still. She went on to have us 6 (three boys, three girls). I will never understand the pain she felt in the years before I was born. So wanting a healthy child and continually shattered..

I think of you daily and spunky Madeline.

By: amy

amy — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 04:20:11 +0000

Thank you for this post.. a reminder to enjoy and embrace my parents NOW and as long as they are with us…

By: Kimmie

Kimmie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:34:03 +0000

Oh Sweet Heather, how you have touched my heart tonight. I love you…thank you for sharing….thank you.

By: Vanderbilt Wife

Vanderbilt Wife — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:21:47 +0000

My husband had a little brother who died when he (the brother) was 10 months old. My in-laws were so protective my husband never even knew what his brother died from until I asked his dad when I was pregnant. To be robbed of grieving is painful. As painful as a parent withdrawing? I don’t know. There has got to be some balance.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:02:23 +0000

Wonderful post. How awesome that your Grandma continues to inspire you and you can still learn from her. A true testament to a life “well done”.