tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post7904691157783970353..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: A Christmas tour with an updateLeslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-23722119706861703082020-01-19T07:27:06.639-08:002020-01-19T07:27:06.639-08:00I'm literally just catching up on favorite blo...I'm literally just catching up on favorite blogs - we've been on a bit of a whirl around here but nothing compared to your loss of Patrick. I've recently blogged about it as well. I'm glad to see that you were able to decorate a bit and be creative. I appreciate your honesty in your posts so much! I wish you more peace in 2020. mollie's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373936679825632653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-86528777737811997592020-01-08T16:53:36.839-08:002020-01-08T16:53:36.839-08:00Oh my, Leslie...such a heartfelt post. Breathing a...Oh my, Leslie...such a heartfelt post. Breathing and grateful really says it. I will carry that with me. Wishing you peace and love this new year...xoLinda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-91471258092038942962020-01-07T17:43:16.667-08:002020-01-07T17:43:16.667-08:00Thinking of you Leslie. I hope that you had a Chri...Thinking of you Leslie. I hope that you had a Christmas surrounded by family, friends and love. I know that Patrick was missed and I believe he was looking down on you and watching you. xo Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-51600756270817529592020-01-06T23:49:27.742-08:002020-01-06T23:49:27.742-08:00Breathing and Grateful, something to take forward ...Breathing and Grateful, something to take forward into the New Decade. <br />Full of admiration Leslie for you, can't imagine much love and may the New Decade bring kindness to all XxXxSheepskinsandfairylightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00183615151328861448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-80548575744638833482019-12-23T11:31:14.960-08:002019-12-23T11:31:14.960-08:00We love you! Oh and that leopard print ottoman too...We love you! Oh and that leopard print ottoman too. :-)Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815961940321919832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-53438629385293537632019-12-22T03:25:48.802-08:002019-12-22T03:25:48.802-08:00God! I can't imagine the pain you are going th...God! I can't imagine the pain you are going through Les as I am not a parent and I know that grief is the worst.<br />But I lost my Dad a few years ago and the last day I saw him was on Christmas Day of that year. So now every Christmas I literally re-live every hour. Christmas songs, Christmas foods, Christmas movies......anything can trigger me even after 4 years.<br />The minute Christmas songs start being played I feel the sadness start to envelope me (especially as my Dad loved Christmas).<br />The worst is there is no telling when the grief will hit you and when it hits in company. Then you find yourself apologising because you got a little teary because you don't want to bring sadness to the party!<br />It's a hard time but I love how you chose "breathing" and "grateful". I think this is going to be my mantra for 2020, or at least for those moments when I feel wobbly.<br />Sending love and hugs from the UK Les.<br />Love, Van xxxVan@Luxuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677698348055474317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-61276684018186680752019-12-22T00:06:52.860-08:002019-12-22T00:06:52.860-08:00I so love reading your posts and "listening&q...I so love reading your posts and "listening". I can't identify with your feelings right now but nevertheless, I feel them in my own heart. As always, I cannot imagine how you go from one day to the next, and I feel like you are weaving a little web that we have to see, we have to cling to somewhere , somehow in out hearts, maybe just in case. <br /><br />The opposites in the good old holiday colors is a creative idea and your photos are superb. I'm wishing you and your family all the love and blessings of this season of joy and the true meaning of Christmas. <br /><br />Jane ❤️Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-29619823459060578082019-12-21T07:07:38.782-08:002019-12-21T07:07:38.782-08:00Dear Leslie,
Oh those beautiful reminders of Patr...Dear Leslie, <br />Oh those beautiful reminders of Patrick....just a bit of tangible "proof" that our loved ones that have passed on, are still all around us. Patrick was, and is still a part of all you feel and do. <br />Your home looks so cozy, beautiful and inviting. I took a screen pic of the bowl with the Cyclamen and apples, so simple but elegant and I think that would be a pretty centerpiece through January. <br />Thank you for all your amazing posts this past year and I look forward to your writings to come in 2020.<br />Christmas love from Chicago to you and yours.<br />Pam ZPam Zwieghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239542588156823779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-80365226678701366442019-12-20T17:09:20.599-08:002019-12-20T17:09:20.599-08:00I went to a Christmas party a few nights ago that ...I went to a Christmas party a few nights ago that was a group of us local "Angel Moms". One woman there echoed the same sentiment as you did - that this second Christmas without her son was harder than last year - her first Christmas without her son. Last year, she was too numb to fully encompass the immense pain. This year, it's more real and raw. I told her that this was my 11th year without my son (which is unreal to me) and that I can't even remember the first few holidays. Everything is a blur.<br /><br />Like you, to this day, any creative endeavor that I enjoy, or even just puttering around the house and making things "just so" and rearranging somehow soothes me and is one of life's little pleasures.<br /><br />Much love to you,<br />MelanieMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-15425327296305282462019-12-20T08:33:16.645-08:002019-12-20T08:33:16.645-08:00Merry Christmas!
YOU have done an outstanding job ...Merry Christmas!<br />YOU have done an outstanding job decorating THE CASA!He would want YOU to keep moving and doing the things that HE remembers!I too am having a hard time this year getting it all together!I have not been to one MALL!That says A LOT from me!<br />I have a relative staying with us who had spine surgery YESTERDAY and CAME home to us yesterday!!!!!!!!CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT?!This MEDICAL business I have a HATE/ LOVE AFFAIR WITH.<br />I know I have asked you but don't recall the answer have you ever been to ROGERS GARDENS by FASHION ISLAND?They have a CAFE now and that would would be a GOOD place for you to wander.............MY MOTHER use to work there and she LOVED IT!<br />Thinking of YOU and will call you soon maybe after the festivities just to HEAR YOUR VOICE!We need to plan a trip for me to come down!<br />BIG HUGS LESLIE,<br />I ADMIRE YOUR STRENGTH SO MUCH!<br />XOXO<br />LA CONTESSALa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-11899553997026023592019-12-19T19:29:34.954-08:002019-12-19T19:29:34.954-08:00Leslie, your words are beautiful. I know you spea...Leslie, your words are beautiful. I know you speak from your heart, that it can't be easy to write these posts, but you are amazing. I appreciate your honesty! I send you positive vibes and energy frequently. I think of you often. Of course, I'm not a parent, have not suffered such a loss as yours, but your heartache and words resonate with me. <br />Thanks for the sweet comment on my IG. I send you big hugs across the miles too. May your Christmas be filled with special times with those near and dear, and may Patrick be at your side whispering in your ear.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-73568583076875055162019-12-19T18:03:58.489-08:002019-12-19T18:03:58.489-08:00Prayers! If you don't feel the holiday you kn...Prayers! If you don't feel the holiday you know you are right!! Loss of a child the worst!!!!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16045973181179400022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-21304960215252741952019-12-19T16:22:49.574-08:002019-12-19T16:22:49.574-08:00Leslie, "breathing and grateful" sounds ...Leslie, "breathing and grateful" sounds perfect for this season. Your simple but elegant decor is wonderfully calming — and I love your Dutch door! I, too, realize that when I pull away from my blog it's usually for more reasons than busy-ness. I've published very few holiday posts this year myself. Your advice to acknowledge but not be brought down by feelings of melancholy is a message I hope many women hear loud and clear. Thanks for sharing, friend. May you experience peace this Christmas.Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220347296206361001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-23603623808835752152019-12-19T16:17:45.328-08:002019-12-19T16:17:45.328-08:00Breathing and grateful is highly underrated as a C...Breathing and grateful is highly underrated as a Christmas theme, Leslie, and I join you in its humility which reflects a Bethlehem stable more accurately than any decked out Macy's. I'm not surprised you are finding reminders of Patrick everywhere - I hope with time they will keep presenting themselves and elicit sweetness more than sorrow. Each year I try to make my heart a Bethlehem - is there room for Him to come in His radiance and reign in my heart? What new ways have I cluttered it with trappings so ill-suited for a prince of peace? Your honest truth here ushers me into the holy - into the real - into that night sky 2,000 moons ago. Lord, have mercy on you and yours and on me too as we follow that bright star and walk each other home. xoxmichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.com