tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post727065349102152711..comments2024-03-20T01:12:06.791-07:00Comments on Snickollet: SnapshotSnickollethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14123630374052898460noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-52593925784109252422011-05-27T10:28:26.947-07:002011-05-27T10:28:26.947-07:00As someone said, I hope you know what a great writ...As someone said, I hope you know what a great writer you are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-58693119128128630852011-03-19T15:19:31.374-07:002011-03-19T15:19:31.374-07:00oh, as everyone said, you are a wonderful writer. ...oh, as everyone said, you are a wonderful writer. but there is a kind of pain and loss even before the worst, and when you see it in someone else, that has to be a shock. [and also a connection, you have been there.]<br /><br />xoxokathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-8955825541016550912011-03-17T10:09:35.485-07:002011-03-17T10:09:35.485-07:00So sad, but beautifully put. Where did you go on ...So sad, but beautifully put. Where did you go on vacation? Just you? Would love to hear it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-8182094635778898322011-03-11T11:59:22.741-08:002011-03-11T11:59:22.741-08:00We took one of those vacations too. I'm sorry....We took one of those vacations too. I'm sorry.Supa Dupa Freshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07659738264922395349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-33199643333696687732011-03-11T11:43:29.614-08:002011-03-11T11:43:29.614-08:00I'm on the other side... I have cancer, and kn...I'm on the other side... I have cancer, and knowing my husband is having these kinds of feelings is absolutely heartbreaking for me. And I'm sure it's true. We all want this cancer to go away. But I don't want to go away. Life would certainly be easier for him if I were no longer here. He's 31. I'm a few years older. It's tragic and awful, and we just had what could beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-58819817984782422792011-03-11T09:59:14.670-08:002011-03-11T09:59:14.670-08:00What a poignant post. It's been a really long...What a poignant post. It's been a really long time since any post from the various blogs that I routinely follow has moved me so much. I hope to never have to take a vacation as you describe it, but kudos to you and to everyone else in this world that does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-70105582501957371832011-03-10T20:43:16.007-08:002011-03-10T20:43:16.007-08:00Oh, this broke my heart in a different way. We we...Oh, this broke my heart in a different way. We were just in Hawaii -- just the two of us, no kids -- while my partner was on a chemo break. Unless one knew, there was no "evidence" of cancer...we hiked, zip-lined, snorkeled, etc. But it could be the last vacation we'll take together. I treasured every moment.Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966413049491585224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-61611365256242612732011-03-10T20:21:12.441-08:002011-03-10T20:21:12.441-08:00Yes, so sad but beautifully and honestly written.
...Yes, so sad but beautifully and honestly written.<br />gmgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-16181555561036324862011-03-10T18:08:21.288-08:002011-03-10T18:08:21.288-08:00This post brought me to my knees in a way that has...This post brought me to my knees in a way that hasn't happened in weeks, months maybe. The dog had to come over and console me while I was reading it and suddenly sobbing and gasping. My eyes hurt now... <br /><br />When my husband Jeff was dying, we had a CNA from hospice who assumed the man I was taking care of was my father. My husband was considerably older than me. But not that much carolynhttp://throughawidowseyes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-62740545184000813422011-03-10T17:28:08.609-08:002011-03-10T17:28:08.609-08:00I follow your blog because you so often put into b...I follow your blog because you so often put into beautifully eloquent words my exact feelings. I too lost my husband to pancreatic cancer, 5 years ago next week, and am a mother to a boy and a girl, though my children are now teens. This line, "you realize just how deeply you can deceive yourself when you have no other choice" hit home to me. It almost brought me to my knees. And itKatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04360200736227165539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-79936127984689959982011-03-10T16:16:33.479-08:002011-03-10T16:16:33.479-08:00Brought tears to my eyes.Brought tears to my eyes.kathleen999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-3775772814622996812011-03-10T13:46:04.451-08:002011-03-10T13:46:04.451-08:00What a familiar and bittersweet sentiment. Funny h...What a familiar and bittersweet sentiment. Funny how it can all come back so quickly. <br /><br />Such a poignant post.Dr. Smakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11578423336319528698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-58322581987984150432011-03-10T12:05:08.060-08:002011-03-10T12:05:08.060-08:00That was melancholically, but beautifully, written...That was melancholically, but beautifully, written, Stacey.nuvshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17242026040317202638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-90477725466637049712011-03-10T11:39:19.394-08:002011-03-10T11:39:19.394-08:00Oh sweetie...I'm so sorry for what you've ...Oh sweetie...I'm so sorry for what you've had to go through, and also glad that you are in a better place now, able to enjoy a "real" vacation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-89845574298009624952011-03-10T07:30:27.894-08:002011-03-10T07:30:27.894-08:00Really moved by this post. I'm praying for th...Really moved by this post. I'm praying for that woman and her husband, just as I did for you and John 4 years ago.<br /><br />Well written.CVnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-76482357990089205842011-03-10T05:36:17.058-08:002011-03-10T05:36:17.058-08:00That was, without a doubt, one of my favorite post...That was, without a doubt, one of my favorite posts. It brings back the feelings with such strength and clarity, and even though they hurt, the love shines through, too.<br />Thanks for this one. It's a keeper.Krys72599https://www.blogger.com/profile/13794562208024400426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-78752529155802275312011-03-10T05:36:16.102-08:002011-03-10T05:36:16.102-08:00What you are really good at doing through your wri...What you are really good at doing through your writing, snick, is making me identify with the feelings you describe even though I have never been in a similar situation. Somehow you bring out the commonality in us all - amazing.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251900592095094189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-71153393872019380852011-03-10T05:33:25.004-08:002011-03-10T05:33:25.004-08:00You're amazing.You're amazing.django's mommynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-86493990444177735102011-03-10T03:53:08.595-08:002011-03-10T03:53:08.595-08:00Captures the beauty and fleetingness of so much. T...Captures the beauty and fleetingness of so much. Thank you. And, I'm sorry you knew how she felt.Abigailhttp://abbyrowed.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-68323166860457137832011-03-10T01:53:00.876-08:002011-03-10T01:53:00.876-08:00De-lurking to say Wow, I agree beautiful writing.
...De-lurking to say Wow, I agree beautiful writing.<br />I felt like you were watching my husband and I on our last holiday together.<br /><br />I am glad you had a lovely trip.ColourYourWorldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01869194928164916281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-33493546406045457582011-03-10T00:26:48.244-08:002011-03-10T00:26:48.244-08:00Is it weird to say that this was/is a beautiful po...Is it weird to say that this was/is a beautiful post? <br /><br />Such a true assessment of that emotional whirlpool.OTRgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433339525588500502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-71883645019380595332011-03-09T21:45:43.348-08:002011-03-09T21:45:43.348-08:00Those moments that catch you by surprise, suddenly...Those moments that catch you by surprise, suddenly bringing everything all back... just heart wrenching. so eloquent, Stacey.Rachelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12894304450233199345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-42238376985603208212011-03-09T20:39:55.796-08:002011-03-09T20:39:55.796-08:00This is wonderful writing, Snick - you sum up so m...This is wonderful writing, Snick - you sum up so much with such eloquence, concision and precision. And such knowledgeable compassion.elderflowerpresseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02907237983833742947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17626032.post-56576022013226159942011-03-09T20:38:06.381-08:002011-03-09T20:38:06.381-08:00I hope you know what a brilliant writer you are. ...I hope you know what a brilliant writer you are. I'm truly envious.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875471817274069094noreply@blogger.com