tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post5251888904476895474..comments2023-06-18T02:37:51.394-07:00Comments on Story in the Middle: Departures: A Reflection on DeathHarriet Reed Congdonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06313395805579478225noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-69896722608797685942013-05-25T05:41:37.763-07:002013-05-25T05:41:37.763-07:00Harriet,
This is such a beautiful reflection on h...Harriet, <br />This is such a beautiful reflection on how we face eternity with joy and courage and yet embrace and honor the life, the physical life, lived on this earth. Your reflections have changed me.<br />I remember seeing your love as sisters in life in Okinawa; I now embrace your love for your sister as she moves on into eternity.<br />May the God of love, the source of peace, comfort you and the family in this time. You remain steadfast in our prayers.Judy Hori-Gindernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-25462950026767054772013-05-24T19:54:49.450-07:002013-05-24T19:54:49.450-07:00Thank you for sharing this, and may your sister...Thank you for sharing this, and may your sister's memory be a blessing. Your reflection on this lovely film is very powerful...my parents shared the movie with me, and I will be sharing your words with them. shirah rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04519301371380239396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-44855905077514979032013-05-23T22:16:08.551-07:002013-05-23T22:16:08.551-07:00I did not know Pat but we are bonded by Okinawa. I...I did not know Pat but we are bonded by Okinawa. I am a cancer survivor and I am very close with my sister so your post hits home to me. It is very touching and my heart goes out to you and your family. I will definitely see this film now. God Bless!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-20633289450194779762013-05-23T15:02:08.760-07:002013-05-23T15:02:08.760-07:00Thank you Harriett for this beautiful tribute and ...Thank you Harriett for this beautiful tribute and an important message that has caused me to have a different thought about death. I do not know Pat well, but what I remember of meeting her in Daytona in 1998 is how sweet, beautiful, loving and full of life she is. May God continue to bless all of you.Carri Moroneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763488939092615385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-80822471458844370992013-05-23T14:18:55.880-07:002013-05-23T14:18:55.880-07:00What a beautiful tribute to your sister. And to ma...What a beautiful tribute to your sister. And to make us think about how we view death...<br />Anna BardonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-18566372078200915622013-05-21T19:32:01.110-07:002013-05-21T19:32:01.110-07:00Beautiful post, Harriet, filled with so much truth...Beautiful post, Harriet, filled with so much truth--Alan and I loved Departures! What a treasure of a movie, and I can see why it would be so meaningful to you. And as others have noted, this post is such a tribute to Pat. Knowing you, I'm not surprised she is also a remarkable person. I'm praying often for you both during this sacred time. Love, JodyJody Rutherfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846544952620872086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-59385905160347422022013-05-21T19:31:00.413-07:002013-05-21T19:31:00.413-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jody Rutherfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08846544952620872086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-47364235986357184662013-05-19T19:24:43.630-07:002013-05-19T19:24:43.630-07:00Thank you for sharing this Harriet. Tears are stre...Thank you for sharing this Harriet. Tears are streaming down my face now as I think about your love for you sister. Thank you for your sacrificial presence in her life over the past year. It is beautiful thing and an inspiration to me. Kristen Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09513496772791871906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-71367083891300348402013-05-18T23:32:12.543-07:002013-05-18T23:32:12.543-07:00What a sweet story Harriet.............so very swe...What a sweet story Harriet.............so very sweet. She must have been the best sister ever. Love you, Sherrie FisherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-56483803837621281312013-05-18T16:45:56.171-07:002013-05-18T16:45:56.171-07:00Thank you for sharing your heart of love and compa...Thank you for sharing your heart of love and compassion for your dear sister as you minister God's grace and peace to your family. During my night shift I often care for dear folk through their final hours...most often they are otherwise alone...your sister is so blessed to have you, Harriet. I will be praying as I work tonite...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6309061034059673153.post-91486347009289644982013-05-18T11:27:49.829-07:002013-05-18T11:27:49.829-07:00Harriet, beautiful tribute! Love ya and praying fo...Harriet, beautiful tribute! Love ya and praying for the whole family. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01039585254474534891noreply@blogger.com