tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post3680818701951073370..comments2023-05-06T11:17:25.220-05:00Comments on Refractions and Reflections: May, Day 7: FearMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16903490863599975122noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-49920124661222428932013-05-12T08:03:11.980-05:002013-05-12T08:03:11.980-05:00I'm also afraid of spiders, but the worst fear...I'm also afraid of spiders, but the worst fears are always the ones to do with life and death. I'm not really afraid of dying though so much as losing loved ones. I've lost all of the older generations, but I've also had very close calls with my dad and brother; those are the times my heart sinks into my stomach, and I feel like I can't breath.<br /><br />Kristen's latest #BlogEveryDayInMay post: <a href="http://kristenhead.blogspot.com/2013/05/everyday-in-may-spiders-up-water-spout.html" rel="nofollow">Everyday in May: Spiders Up the Water Spout</a>Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08827651632884248765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-76200154332219188042013-05-08T01:04:58.274-05:002013-05-08T01:04:58.274-05:00A beautiful post that showed your weaknesses and g...A beautiful post that showed your weaknesses and growth. It's great how you went from a funny post about spiders to such a deeply felt dialogue on love. <br /><br />Although I know that Christians can lose sight of the path and goal sometimes, I hope you will always remember that the end will only bring you to a most amazing new beginning with God. Thus, there is truly nothing to fear as long as you trust God to help you through the most difficult times. <a href="http://nancylarondajohnson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Writer’s Mark</a><br /><br />PS - I didn't think the part about crying at the graves was dramatic.Chancelethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880082145266359126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-50485737307263672232013-05-08T00:52:32.981-05:002013-05-08T00:52:32.981-05:00Fear is a liar is really a brilliant poster. I lov...Fear is a liar is really a brilliant poster. I love the baby poster too. I hope you can find peace. <br /><br />Rhonda from <a href="http://www.laugh-quotes.com" rel="nofollow">Laugh Quotes</a>Rhonda Albomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455873487349816911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-32540661193822793422013-05-07T21:34:51.705-05:002013-05-07T21:34:51.705-05:00Thank you. Your comments are always so encouraging...Thank you. Your comments are always so encouraging. I'm glad we have met through this challenge! And I love that photo, too. I did not take it, but the truth resounded with me. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903490863599975122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-90411416558926441462013-05-07T21:02:29.622-05:002013-05-07T21:02:29.622-05:00(If this post duplicates, I'm sorry. I tried ...(If this post duplicates, I'm sorry. I tried posting and met a glitch...)<br /><br />Melody, I am amazed at your fortitude, and the courage it took for you to share this post. Grief is an awesome task, but one that we cannot run from or it will come to wreck us when we are at our weakest. <br />The walk through the cemetery, how cathartic that must have been! I truly believe that each of us must find our own way forward when faced with tremendous losses. There are no set rules to grieving, no time limits, and if faced with an inability to grieve, holding on to the hope that we are willing to have an open heart. That we will listen to our inner voice, and that we will not give in to despair.<br />I commend you on your journey, the courage you discover within yourself, but more than anything, the fact that you could share such a personal message.<br />That photo, the last one; it is simply AMAZING!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-1017901428694033692013-05-07T20:52:38.214-05:002013-05-07T20:52:38.214-05:00Your post spoke volumes, Melody. Grief has a way ...Your post spoke volumes, Melody. Grief has a way of taking the normal out of our day, turning us sideways, leaving us to question all that we have held to be true. Searching brings us to answers, and sometimes in the most unique of ways. You visiting the cemetery, crying for those that no longer exist here on this earth. I can understand how cathartic this must have been. <br />It matters not whether others understand how we grieve, it is that we take the time and the effort to do so. It is not an easy road to travel. It is lonely and overwhelming. I commend you on your journey, and the courage it takes to walk it. <br />That last photo is AMAZING. I absolutely love it's truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-22363271817483769492013-05-07T15:45:55.920-05:002013-05-07T15:45:55.920-05:00Spiders are the worst! I even hate daddy long legs...Spiders are the worst! I even hate daddy long legs, though I know they're harmless... Sarah Alwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04592856192999277982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-57227379144835065542013-05-07T07:05:05.442-05:002013-05-07T07:05:05.442-05:00Oh wow I am glad you are on the way to feel better...Oh wow I am glad you are on the way to feel better and not have to haunt an old cemetery.<br /><br />I am OK with spiders we are totally cool, as long as they stay away from my bed if not they will be squashed! Poke The Rockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625126197212837793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-25877398839131162612013-05-07T07:01:11.605-05:002013-05-07T07:01:11.605-05:00I agree, Yvonne - sharing is definitely a step in ...I agree, Yvonne - sharing is definitely a step in the right direction!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16903490863599975122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-77134470960641091612013-05-07T06:57:34.157-05:002013-05-07T06:57:34.157-05:00God really does love you. We can't disappoint...God really does love you. We can't disappoint him because he already knows everything about us. He knows and still loves us despite our failures. That is what I love so much about God.Leeleehttp://leeleewrites.com/mice-bad-relationship-good/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-56760839792573319672013-05-07T06:42:04.346-05:002013-05-07T06:42:04.346-05:00When it comes to fear that and me go hand in hand....When it comes to fear that and me go hand in hand. I get frightened thinking of death especially when it's the time of the year my husband passed away just two months after my mother,<br />But I can be quite positive too and it's those feelings I try to concentrate on.<br />I was pleased I read your post as fear is not a nice feeling and to share it with someone is good.<br />Yvonne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7388913446076122152.post-50266758212882666452013-05-07T05:20:30.504-05:002013-05-07T05:20:30.504-05:00I constantly have to battle my fear of death and t...I constantly have to battle my fear of death and the unknown, even though I'm a Christian as well. Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.com