tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871144368953293590.post1329625925992997294..comments2023-06-22T08:11:44.749-05:00Comments on THE WAY I SEE IT.: The Gatlinburg Fires.... Pt 2 (Mike's discovery)Marcia Ramirezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14508003400743924022noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871144368953293590.post-40315480944203866252016-12-05T17:15:58.947-06:002016-12-05T17:15:58.947-06:00Thank you for your kind words my sister! Yes, we...Thank you for your kind words my sister! Yes, we do seem to have many parallel experiences in our lives..... hope to see you again sometime! Love and blessings... MMarcia Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508003400743924022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871144368953293590.post-37000188310855085702016-12-05T17:10:51.231-06:002016-12-05T17:10:51.231-06:00Thanks for your understanding comments Diane. Yes...Thanks for your understanding comments Diane. Yes, we know that we are blessed that the kids are ok, and that we only lost a building.... and that we can rebuild. But the knowledge of all that doesn't discount the loss we are feeling.. the hopes we had... the dreams we lost. Like you said, we need to grieve the loss of THIS baby. I am SO SO happy that Ken is ok after hitting that deer!!!! I have known many people who died in car wrecks from hitting deer that just jumped out in front of them. It is a scary thing!! Prayers of PRAISE for his safety tonight! Thanks again for all your support, love, prayers and concern. Love you... M Marcia Ramirezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14508003400743924022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871144368953293590.post-38467263557236333122016-12-05T17:08:53.697-06:002016-12-05T17:08:53.697-06:00Even after sustaining such a 'heart' loss,...Even after sustaining such a 'heart' loss, you look up. This story is a tribute to not only what your dad, and how 'our father' is still teaching you - and such a positive way to get through the grief. There is a reason. Cant wait to see what your next chapter is in this.<br />(I had to smile when you told about Mikes joking antics. We sure do live in a parallel life! John is always joking with someone or me to ease my anxiety.)Brenda wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4871144368953293590.post-65112462619672060262016-12-05T16:24:29.663-06:002016-12-05T16:24:29.663-06:00My goodness, I thought my tears for your loss were...My goodness, I thought my tears for your loss were surely dried and done, right up until I read Part 2. Marcia, thank you for your transparency. We've all known loss of one kind or another, and we may or may not be acquainted with the kind of grief you're experiencing right now. But we know that healing can only begin once you've had the chance to truly grieve. I too have wondered if you all would rebuild, but I realized it was a bit like when we miscarried our first child and people kept telling us, "Don't be sad - you'll have other children." And while I know their intentions were good, I wanted to scream, "Yes, but we need to grieve the loss of THIS BABY!" So you are wise to take your time and process all of the emotions and logistics of this loss. As I was reading your post, Ken came home from running some errands and on a back road, a deer suddenly ran out in front of him and he hit it before he could stop. The only damage was a broken head light, but it really freaked him out ... UNTIL he thought of you all and all those who lost so much last week, and quickly put it in perspective. So you see, you are still very much on our minds and in our hearts. Our prayers continue for you and Mike and Derek and Emily, and yes, those precious puppies who survived. Love you, my friend.Diane Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180426880683692325noreply@blogger.com