tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post2076586698667848100..comments2023-06-17T03:38:57.128-04:00Comments on The Squashed Bologna: a slice of life in the sandwich generation: PerspectiveVardahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13542045802860922751noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-56777204549936945712012-06-02T12:12:56.830-04:002012-06-02T12:12:56.830-04:00Feeling for you all so, so much, this is absolutel...Feeling for you all so, so much, this is absolutely heartbreaking to read and hear never mind go through. May you have peace and stength and I really hope your mum makes it through. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-33317263890304402002012-05-31T15:18:18.936-04:002012-05-31T15:18:18.936-04:00I'm so sorry! My heart goes out to you and I w...I'm so sorry! My heart goes out to you and I will keep you and your mom in my prayers! Stopping by from yeah Write.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065409375913634202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-9077393385129227612012-05-31T02:27:10.730-04:002012-05-31T02:27:10.730-04:00I wish you strength during this difficult time. Be...I wish you strength during this difficult time. Be there as much as you can for her, as hard as it may be.Dude of The Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272483182710859456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-48337097632043456122012-05-30T22:55:57.410-04:002012-05-30T22:55:57.410-04:00There is no comfortable way to watch a mother go. ...There is no comfortable way to watch a mother go. I've been talking about this with a friend who is dealing with exactly the same thing you are right now. Mine went too young, too fast. And yours, and my friend's, you watch them decline. Is one way easier than the other? Neither is easier. It's the same in the end, loss. I feel for you. I know what it's like. I'm sorry.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117409443842865395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-60649261219074319422012-05-30T22:39:52.936-04:002012-05-30T22:39:52.936-04:00My heart is with you and your mother. She is luck...My heart is with you and your mother. She is lucky to have you by her side. I wish there was something I could say to make things better. Instead, I'll just pray for you.Amandahttp://www.indisposablemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-30680582280504695252012-05-30T21:56:50.186-04:002012-05-30T21:56:50.186-04:00You'll be in my prayers. I just lost my father...You'll be in my prayers. I just lost my father after a long illness, and I know how hard the waiting and wondering is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18012849586904985898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-87937538429835373692012-05-30T21:50:26.181-04:002012-05-30T21:50:26.181-04:00Thanks for sharing your story on such a difficult ...Thanks for sharing your story on such a difficult topic.....Lady Goo Goo Gagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12069299966003506030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-64505944841174215052012-05-30T11:14:14.741-04:002012-05-30T11:14:14.741-04:00I watched my father do the same thing. I will do w...I watched my father do the same thing. I will do with my mother soon also.<br /><br />I am with you every step of the wayLorihttp://really-out-there.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-67366037947124474372012-05-30T08:06:02.508-04:002012-05-30T08:06:02.508-04:00I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.I am so sorry. You are in my thoughts.kristinhttp://www.mondayswithmac.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-24903179766471780762012-05-29T23:17:41.624-04:002012-05-29T23:17:41.624-04:00Oh my heart, Varda. I'm so sorry. My thoughts ...Oh my heart, Varda. I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04968250671087385396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-16505872534727972112012-05-29T23:01:53.354-04:002012-05-29T23:01:53.354-04:00Wow. This was intense and deeply painful to read. ...Wow. This was intense and deeply painful to read. I recently read an article in New York magazine that addressed this situation - and now, with technology and choices and everything that comes with it, we are forced to deal with unthinking situations. Well told, despite the difficulty of the situation. <br /><br />Here's the link to the article: http://nymag.com/news/features/parent-health-care-2012-5/Kristinhttp://www.mutterschwester.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-49939365717546921022012-05-29T21:18:45.306-04:002012-05-29T21:18:45.306-04:00I want my mommy indeed. What could be more primal?...I want my mommy indeed. What could be more primal?<br /><br />Glad for some encouraging updates on fb. Thinking of you all.<br /><br />xoxoxoxAnn Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-26241245275014316482012-05-29T20:21:52.651-04:002012-05-29T20:21:52.651-04:00Varda,
My heart hurts for you right now. You man...Varda,<br /><br /><br />My heart hurts for you right now. You managed to make a sad post into a beautiful piece. And that last line got me...<br /><br />Sending hugs and prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214914707096410664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-62129506430646350272012-05-29T19:08:09.686-04:002012-05-29T19:08:09.686-04:00UGH. So sad and upsetting. Hoping for the best.UGH. So sad and upsetting. Hoping for the best.Giahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10026292498250130247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-58332460669560764992012-05-29T18:18:41.188-04:002012-05-29T18:18:41.188-04:00Varda, I can't imagine how difficult this is f...Varda, I can't imagine how difficult this is for you. Anyone who has the pleasure of knowing you knows what a loving and caring daughter you are. So does she. Both of you are in my thoughts. Big love, B.Gray Matter Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229890109467300091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-70210180606293362302012-05-29T18:09:48.331-04:002012-05-29T18:09:48.331-04:00Words fail me, but I wish you well.Words fail me, but I wish you well.Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16073599325522322702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-49266012731545999782012-05-29T15:23:11.868-04:002012-05-29T15:23:11.868-04:00Varda I am struggling with words, but I think Carr...Varda I am struggling with words, but I think Carrie perfectly said what I am not eloquent enough to say.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15416821190060496527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-29013773524076428872012-05-29T15:10:39.709-04:002012-05-29T15:10:39.709-04:00I am so sorry. I hope that whatever happens you fi...I am so sorry. I hope that whatever happens you find peace in the outcome. Your post was eloquent and beautiful and I hope your mother gets a chance to read it.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15952158423824382303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-78420543897702887542012-05-29T14:10:59.945-04:002012-05-29T14:10:59.945-04:00I got choked up reading this. It's never easy...I got choked up reading this. It's never easy watching someone slip away. Prayers to you, your mother and your entire family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508008640178689027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-56720364186931061482012-05-29T12:11:10.812-04:002012-05-29T12:11:10.812-04:00oh how my heart aches for you right now.oh how my heart aches for you right now.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983259980848913151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-73898262667349109652012-05-29T11:16:39.311-04:002012-05-29T11:16:39.311-04:00Oh Varda...I am sending so many prayers and love, ...Oh Varda...I am sending so many prayers and love, support and faith to you and your mom. You are in my heart until the tunnel lights up. Please let me know if you need anything ....anything.Kirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17894442143508446312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-64138781315714709262012-05-29T09:17:44.071-04:002012-05-29T09:17:44.071-04:00Varda, I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers are ...Varda, I'm so sorry. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13174981423633745590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-25499244304592121652012-05-29T08:19:03.901-04:002012-05-29T08:19:03.901-04:00You captured your experience so that I felt your h...You captured your experience so that I felt your heartache, but I do not dare to say I know your heartache. I'm praying for you and your mom. EllenSisterhood of the Sensible Momshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978033016895948863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-33530767439799676072012-05-28T23:38:21.959-04:002012-05-28T23:38:21.959-04:00Varda I am so sorry and so sad. Please know there ...Varda I am so sorry and so sad. Please know there are many thinking of you all.Annahttp://www.randomhandprints.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6670201345837905864.post-35218729474935293412012-05-28T21:16:07.075-04:002012-05-28T21:16:07.075-04:00I hope and pray for your comfort, and for peace fo...I hope and pray for your comfort, and for peace for you and for your mother, whatever she is able to perceive right now. I'm so sorry you have to walk this path with her, but I hope she knows you're right beside her, whatever happens.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04643361492814168664noreply@blogger.com