tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post5753636644899271330..comments2023-07-11T06:02:19.924-04:00Comments on Callapitter: this depression business really isn't working for me...amy http://www.blogger.com/profile/07774675561472726666noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-81569762953280898122010-03-28T18:14:52.654-04:002010-03-28T18:14:52.654-04:00Amy, We miss you! Hope all is well down under.. ...Amy, We miss you! Hope all is well down under.. Keep inspiring us. As a mom who lost a child, I know how hard it is. Take your time and do it at your own pace. There is no end to mourning. You WILL survive, just with a heavy heart and a better understanding of what is really important in life. Luv ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-48526066880850145642010-02-16T09:59:53.157-05:002010-02-16T09:59:53.157-05:00I know what that darkness feels like. I know what...I know what that darkness feels like. I know what it is like to physically feel both anxious and depressed at the same time. To not be able to eat. To overeat to compensate for the sadness. To cry all by yourself in the dark. And then to see a little tiny shining light - off in the distance - a star that is directed towards you. Your eyes open up, and your heart begins to heal. It takes a very long time, and nothing ever makes it totally better... but just know that the darkness will subside. The light of your children's lives and the spirits that still live on will be your guiding star.<br /><br />God bless you, Amy!Katie C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-15180794702053701602010-02-14T11:57:23.676-05:002010-02-14T11:57:23.676-05:00You alone live with your pain but you are not alon...You alone live with your pain but you are not alone. You can be yourself, be who and where you are at each moment, and your true friends and family and those of us who don't know you but care will continue to care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-46687437675214685922010-02-13T06:04:47.425-05:002010-02-13T06:04:47.425-05:00Amy. We met over the holiday. I heard the phrase &...Amy. We met over the holiday. I heard the phrase "strong in all of the broken places." Applies to divorce and the losses it brings. Amazed by the outpouring of love. I know it doesn't change or heal anything, but in a world short on meaning, you have created something out of loss that helps many. Here's to gathering strength around the broken places.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020627588109127423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-25225259260104852372010-02-12T19:00:27.017-05:002010-02-12T19:00:27.017-05:00We are not going anywhere, Amy. Your strength con...We are not going anywhere, Amy. Your strength continues to amaze me every time I read your stories. The fact that you can even find the words to articulate grief that's so massive is amazing, and you'll continue to be in my prayers!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-17369849479757104682010-02-12T07:44:33.603-05:002010-02-12T07:44:33.603-05:00i know its rough. they are a part of your heart th...i know its rough. they are a part of your heart that will never go away. <br /><br />Scrapbooking is what makes me feel less "dark and twisty" as meredith on Grey's Anatomy would say. <br /><br />If you ever wanna try it let me know! I can send you a care package of supplies!karynhttp://karyn.mtctmh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-85902053684558075942010-02-11T22:49:45.362-05:002010-02-11T22:49:45.362-05:00Uh, sorry for not poking in sooner.....
You'll...Uh, sorry for not poking in sooner.....<br />You'll just have to accept that it "WILL BE MY PEROGITIVE" to worry about you.. Deal with that.<br />On another note, drumming,.... yeah that might help. Hey some really cool, funky music, like you've probably never heard before might help and the kids will love it too.<br />Wicked Tinkers hold on lemme check... BRB...<br />Yep, sorry it took so long.... go to Amazon.com and pick up one of their CDs. That'll change your mood! I guarentee!<br /><br />Prayers<br /><br />:-)steeler_tomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-32482581228238443062010-02-11T19:19:27.335-05:002010-02-11T19:19:27.335-05:00Amy
We are here for you! You are supposed to wri...Amy<br /><br />We are here for you! You are supposed to write about how you are feeling, whether it is,at the time, positve or negative. That is what we are here for - to listen and help YOU! You are such a wonderful and caring person. I think of you often and I send prayers your way.<br /><br />DawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-22436614763925626312010-02-11T14:51:41.017-05:002010-02-11T14:51:41.017-05:00Keep saying whatever you need to say. You have ma...Keep saying whatever you need to say. You have many, many people listening. Virtual hugs, as always.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-15509275176528882532010-02-11T14:08:18.427-05:002010-02-11T14:08:18.427-05:00Amy, Not only will you one day be joined with Kat...Amy, Not only will you one day be joined with Kate and Peter but it will be as if no time had ever past since you last saw them. I heard this theory years ago and I truly believe that is how it works in heaven. Thinking of you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-39507515869870064092010-02-11T11:21:05.623-05:002010-02-11T11:21:05.623-05:00You always inspire me. I also find you articulate ...You always inspire me. I also find you articulate and interesting and love to read you - even when you make me cry ;-). You consistently put into perspective, for me, what should be priority in life - sometimes that's having fun, sometimes it is helping others - it is always appreciating what you have. Anyway... you should start a recipe blog, btw - I think everyone's mouth waters when you detail your culinary "experiments" :-). And good luck with the Wii - I suck but my kids are pretty good. We have totally given in to it on Day 6 of "snow in". I hope you have a good day today.Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08600904912151877914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-77921660396394924832010-02-11T10:48:05.114-05:002010-02-11T10:48:05.114-05:00Amy, as everyone here said...we are here for you.....Amy, as everyone here said...we are here for you.. Baby Steps ..you cant do it all in one fell swoop..Love and hugs..<br /><br />AdrianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-86680116088464990052010-02-11T10:36:06.304-05:002010-02-11T10:36:06.304-05:00Amy,
As I approach this 6th day of being snowed in...Amy,<br />As I approach this 6th day of being snowed in with my kids, your words inspire me to make the most of it! I know that I keep reading for several reasons: 1. I care and want to see how you're doing. 2. You truly inspire me to be a better mother. 3. I think someone else said this but what you write is real and comes from the depths of your heart and soul. 4. My son still remembers Kate and mentions her from time to time and I'm so glad for that. Your blog, the playground - it's all keeping their memory alive and active and I enjoy being a part of that! So keep writing!!! Because none of us want to stop reading!!! As always, take care!<br /><br />Aimee<br /><br />ps - my niece is a pastry chef and a total foodie. I'm going to get some recipes from her and send them your way!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-6509498121107710932010-02-11T09:01:08.810-05:002010-02-11T09:01:08.810-05:00Not to repeat what everyone has said, but you ARE ...Not to repeat what everyone has said, but you ARE amazing. But, don't feel like you have to be all the time. It really is ok to let yourself grieve. That is not a waste of time, and is actually necessary for you to heal. That being said, I truly admire that when you need a break from grieving, you let yourself have it!<br /><br />Oh...you MUST enlarge and frame that picture of your kids names written in the sand. That is fantastic.<br /><br />Prayers to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-39400009723428409342010-02-11T07:23:31.345-05:002010-02-11T07:23:31.345-05:00You don't have to promise us anything. Hang in...You don't have to promise us anything. Hang in there Amy. We're thinking of you and praying for you. I'm not quite sure what else to say. But, please know that darkness and depression are not going to turn us away. Smile for Kate and Peter, just once a day. Smile for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-45695978349993153472010-02-11T05:39:48.576-05:002010-02-11T05:39:48.576-05:00Those are beautiful photographs.Those are beautiful photographs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-3736379535674394902010-02-10T22:55:24.874-05:002010-02-10T22:55:24.874-05:00I for one am drawn to your site because I think yo...I for one am drawn to your site because I think you are absolutely amazing. And people will continue to follow your blog negative or not because it helps you vent.I do not know how you do it. You continue to amaze me. I think of you all the time and often wonder how you get through each day.You are an excellent mother and deserve to have the chance to give other children all you have given Kate and Peter.I pray for you along with many others who do not know you either because your blog is infectious. Good things have to be on the way.You have dealt with more than anyone could ever imagine and deserve all the happiness in the world.I will continue to pray for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-71339719293655925632010-02-10T22:16:14.466-05:002010-02-10T22:16:14.466-05:00Amy, you continue to amaze me with how you just ke...Amy, you continue to amaze me with how you just keep pushing through and find ways to lift yourself up out of the depths of the darkness. And not just in ordinary ways, but through these extraordinary ways of writing this blog and challenging yourself with cauliflower and chicpea curry (which sounds delicious by the way)....and if you don't think they are extraordinary, THEY ARE, because not everyone has the strength or the talent or the gumption to do them. I love you and miss you and hope to see you soon....maybe I'll just snowmobile my way over there : )cindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-88535562327768782302010-02-10T21:49:42.841-05:002010-02-10T21:49:42.841-05:00Ever consider drumming? Very relaxing and medicin...Ever consider drumming? Very relaxing and medicinal. Also a good way to stay in touch with the pulse of the dear departed. I was going to say you can't beat drumming but beating is EXACTLY what you do with a drum!<br /><br />There's a guy named Wayne Manthey who makes hand drums. He makes a nice 10" single sided drum that is small like a tamborine and has really nice sound. http://web.mac.com/drummaker/Drum_Maker/Welcome.html<br /><br />Also get a David & Steve Gordon CD to drum along with. They have a very nice CD entitled Meditation Drum http://www.amazon.com/Meditation-Drum-David-Steve-Gordon/dp/B002MTTZ8U/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=music&qid=1265856091&sr=8-1-catcorr.<br /><br />When I can't sleep, I get up and sit in the dark with just the lights of my stereo on, drumming along with a CD. Clears my head.Clayfisherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11289707997066667374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-84141363525123448242010-02-10T21:22:19.054-05:002010-02-10T21:22:19.054-05:00Amy, I don't know you (though we have mutual f...Amy, I don't know you (though we have mutual friends) but I read your blog and think of you every day as I look at my 2 year old. I, too, have had a depressive episode before and I just hurt so much for you as you are going through this. One foot in front of the other, one day (minute, hour) at a time. There is just no other way to do it. Spring will come, and you will go on to honor your beautiful children's memory and share your (and their) stories. Don't worry about running your friends (even those of us you've never met) off... we're all here for you!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11042922593523390825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-8019792582196639842010-02-10T21:19:32.573-05:002010-02-10T21:19:32.573-05:00I just love you Amy. Prayers and love for you.
P...I just love you Amy. Prayers and love for you.<br /><br /><br />PegPeggy Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127398815181226040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-14303696848980934952010-02-10T20:41:50.164-05:002010-02-10T20:41:50.164-05:00Fair weather friends leave soon enough...to be you...Fair weather friends leave soon enough...to be yourself and have others stay...well that is the meaning of friendship. Amy, keep going at it...people will be aroundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-56601310864005450292010-02-10T20:16:02.911-05:002010-02-10T20:16:02.911-05:00You are a very creative person.. Depression can c...You are a very creative person.. Depression can come when there is no<br />outlet for creativity. I am glad cooking made you feel good. You seem to be creative in many directions. It took me along time to link some of my depressions to not using my creativity. I always remember the little saying that a friend used when training a group of employees in his new baking company - Busy Hands are Happy Hands:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-49918168452787950692010-02-10T19:37:27.563-05:002010-02-10T19:37:27.563-05:00The way you are able to pick yourself back up out ...The way you are able to pick yourself back up out of the horrifically dark times leaves me speechless. You're a fighter. I know your kids are so proud of you for refusing to give up. That is a testament to the depth of your love for them. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8175052726850101879.post-79603122992091699412010-02-10T17:54:50.368-05:002010-02-10T17:54:50.368-05:00I've been through the cycles of depression and...I've been through the cycles of depression and medication. It's not easy to deal with alone, but you are not alone. We're all here for you, reading and supporting. Winter can't last forever, even though right now it's hard to see the end of the snow.Beth Alberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17871747257728576563noreply@blogger.com