Comments on: “It Was A Comforting Day”

By: Susie Hemingway

Susie Hemingway — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 17:02:14 +0000

7th Dec 2009
“It Was A Comforting Day” has been chosen to be published in a New Book of Poetry printed by United Press called Spring Vision.

By: Dave King

Dave King — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:19:44 +0000

Very, very moving. The whole poem, but especially the first verse which I though exceptional. I loved your use of unexpected words such as skitsy and the rhyming of pain with champagne, for example. Like much else in the poem it was inspired and for your husband, I am sure, inspirational.

It is given an extra dimension by your husband’s condition, but would be a fine achievement anyway.

Every blessing to you both.

By: susie

susie — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:40:36 +0000

Thank you so much for the really lovely and most generous comments posted for “It Was a Comforting Day” – if the dates look a bit odd, I managed to delete them all! – still not doing v well with all the new programs on my new PC – fortunately I store my comments and was able to retrive, thank goodness I so value them.

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:31:15 +0000

Each time I read your powerful words, Suzie, I am deeply touched. Whatever circumstances one may find him or herself in, it is possible to find those positive nuggets that get us through what may seem insurmountable. Thank you, thank you for continuing to point us in the direction of looking for the good in each day!

By: Lora Conrad

Lora Conrad — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:28:01 +0000

Susie – What a precious & thoughtful gift you are giving to Dianne & Vern, knowing all their struggles presently, even though you and Hamada have your own challenges. There is much hope and power in the words you penned. I believe God is watching over all of us through those clouds that Matt captured so perfectly in that gorgeous photo. Thank you again and again for sharing your love for life with all of us

By: Karen Brook Westhaver

Karen Brook Westhaver — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:22:23 +0000

Stepping into your wonderful poem was as being there with you, to the point where I could feel the warmth of the sun on my shoulders. Such a powerful reminder of living in the moment as that is where, after all, life is! You manage to fully achieve what I only strive to do, even in the title of my blog, “Joy for the Day”, to seek out and discover those nuggets of joy, however quiet they might be, the different glowing hues and shades of brilliance abiding in every moment. Such power, such grace…and you harvest it all so uniquely, thoroughly, and make it your own. Thank you for sharing so generously.

By: Lori Puento

Lori Puento — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:19:46 +0000

Susie, it truly IS a Journey to get to the calmness and serenity I felt while reading your poem, “It Was a Comforting Day”. I thank you for all your artistic expression. It speaks to me.

Thinking of you and Hamada and your beautiful family!

Lori

By: Dianne West

Dianne West — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:10:15 +0000

Dianne in Nevada’s MM Blog said…
Oh my, Susie. How very blessed I am to have you dedicate such a beautiful poem to Vern & I. Thank you, thank you. Today truly was “a comforting day”.

By: Michael Morse

Michael Morse — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:01:57 +0000

How could such a beautifully written, almost whimsical piece be so heartbreaking?

How do you make hoplessness seem almost …enviable?

How do you manage to wring every ounce of joy out of each moment, while living with MM?

As I watch my wife’s MS worsen and her ability to move decrease, and her spitit deflate, only to magically reappear the next day I see how.

The value of the gift of your words is truly priceless. How could anybody put a price on hope and joy?

Thank you for comforting part of my day!