tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post6418385003864458864..comments2024-02-21T02:19:16.755-08:00Comments on Widow's Voice: Seven Widowed Voices Sharing Love, Loss, and Hope : THE Valley ....Michele Neff Hernandezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02356589209090780127noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-32409151592978466752010-09-21T17:32:13.944-07:002010-09-21T17:32:13.944-07:00Thank you Janine. That was so very beautiful! Only...Thank you Janine. That was so very beautiful! Only those who have walked through that valley can ever know the pain. It's been one year since I suddenly lost my husband and I'm starting to feel like I'm finally climbing out of the valley. I really laughed the other day and was so amazed at myself. I realized I'm still in there, somewhere! A little wiser but so different. I don't have any close widow friends that really understand. Thank you for the blogs, it helps to be understood. I hope to help others someday.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01500192784366315762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-28190928738855348112010-09-07T07:31:49.882-07:002010-09-07T07:31:49.882-07:00I love this post. (I love every post I read on th...I love this post. (I love every post I read on this blog, actually.) I don't know where I am in this awful valley, except that I'm not back where I started in November 2009. I am grateful for the strength being sent to me from all those who have made it out and I look forward to the day where I can send my strength to others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-68561875492864345642010-09-06T22:42:47.694-07:002010-09-06T22:42:47.694-07:00"I don't feel special for having made it ..."I don't feel special for having made it out of this valley.<br />I don't feel courageous or victorious.<br />I know that I am stronger now because I walked through it.<br />But I'm also humbler.<br />And very, very grateful ....<br />.... that I made it out" <br />Particularly liked this part...I've had people use the word "Amazing" to describe how they feel I've dealt with things over the last year. I'm so tired for hearing the word. It's not accurate, it's not how I feel, I just keep going because I have no other choice. Waiting for someday to be the day I feel like most of it is behind me. Thank you for this post.Madisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09595727055928807818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-19376586513272245012010-09-04T04:47:40.579-07:002010-09-04T04:47:40.579-07:00What an accurate metaphor for this hellish journey...What an accurate metaphor for this hellish journey. I am at 6 months and feel very lost in the dark of the valley. <br />I love the image of willing others out and I look forward to joining you on the other side of the valley to do so.<br />dortheawidowsquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590978904437843995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-21592319325550355762010-09-03T23:07:22.691-07:002010-09-03T23:07:22.691-07:00I have no other words for this post other than...A...I have no other words for this post other than...AMAZING!!!!MandyMyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17240780404158138417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-8192835618579875312010-09-02T00:49:18.479-07:002010-09-02T00:49:18.479-07:00Your description is amazing. It's such a relie...Your description is amazing. It's such a relief to know it's possible to get out someday, and that we're not venturing through it alone. Thank you, Janine.Andrea Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15189207912039017496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-12140883047872026752010-09-02T00:18:52.719-07:002010-09-02T00:18:52.719-07:00My first visit to this site...thank you for the po...My first visit to this site...thank you for the post. It hit home but In a positive way. I'll be hanging around for a while if that's ok? Been in the valley since nov, 2008 but I'm starting to see my way out.Milliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08066749517440526452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-10119154910790303142010-09-01T22:45:55.596-07:002010-09-01T22:45:55.596-07:00I think this is one of the best blogs also. Could...I think this is one of the best blogs also. Could relate with everything. 16 months for me, and I am still struggling. I don't know how much further I have to go, but this sure puts it in perspective. Thank you so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-27850841653501177632010-09-01T21:51:18.840-07:002010-09-01T21:51:18.840-07:00This is one of the best widow blog posts EVER!! Th...This is one of the best widow blog posts EVER!! Thank you so much for this one! And yes, we will all walk thru this valley together~~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-58785405444586201052010-09-01T16:33:17.142-07:002010-09-01T16:33:17.142-07:00Janine, AWESOME post, we can only survive this dar...Janine, AWESOME post, we can only survive this darkness through great strength. It helps with reassurance from others that we're not alone, and we find our strength through each other. This always seems to come along at times we need it the most, thank you for sharing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-56151169726659336462010-09-01T13:56:57.617-07:002010-09-01T13:56:57.617-07:00There are rainbows & sunshine on the other sid...There are rainbows & sunshine on the other side. Just waiting for you<br />A Vietnam VetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-91810330365834656682010-09-01T11:05:56.454-07:002010-09-01T11:05:56.454-07:00Janine, this blog brought me to tears. I've b...Janine, this blog brought me to tears. I've been in the valley for 6 months and feeling terribly alone. Your words were encouraging and brought me hope knowing that you and others have and are climbing out. I hope I can mirror your bravery. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-36042051571770546272010-09-01T09:53:05.019-07:002010-09-01T09:53:05.019-07:00Your words have touched me too.I fell into this va...Your words have touched me too.I fell into this valley a year ago tomorrow. I am still in it and very slowly moving thru it, but must admit I am scared to come out of it too. Thru the help of others like me and you we do need each other for encouragement and support and to share our stories....Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1268746983441346507.post-27775364860744815822010-09-01T04:16:01.157-07:002010-09-01T04:16:01.157-07:00Janine, your words REALLY reached me with this pos...Janine, your words REALLY reached me with this post, thank you. Even if you're not religious, it's a case of having faith in yourself to get out of this godforsaken place.Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10695496303699631884noreply@blogger.com