tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post2714990728444391932..comments2024-03-27T12:07:50.184-07:00Comments on Scraps of Life: Forever in My HeartGloria Stengelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11504444723158684722noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-16496535804247841672012-09-01T21:24:26.689-07:002012-09-01T21:24:26.689-07:00I think about you often and the loss of your broth...I think about you often and the loss of your brother. I just wanted to know that I keep your family in my prayers. Your brother was just a few months older than I and it is so senseless that his life was taken.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14324792790924392679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-82621083022380135062012-08-20T16:58:08.822-07:002012-08-20T16:58:08.822-07:00Ah, Gloria....life puts us on some hard trails som...Ah, Gloria....life puts us on some hard trails sometimes, doesn't it? My heart just goes out to you. I lost two of my 3 brothers in the same year, and it was like getting hit in the head with a 2 by 4. My remaining brother went home to be with the Lord just 3 years ago...and I still miss him every day. I cannot imagine how many emotions you have to be going through right now...and I pray that the Lord holds you close, gives you peace, and fills you with the comfort that only He can give. The wounds must feel as though they have been freshly opened. I pray He pours oil into those wounds and brings you healing. Be very good to yourself. Grief is hard work...and lonely work, too. Hugs....Kathy/NorthCarolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892137675636463450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-6938437231043306712012-08-20T12:21:01.027-07:002012-08-20T12:21:01.027-07:00Dearest Gloria,
We may not know each other but I k...Dearest Gloria,<br />We may not know each other but I know what it is to loose someone (even though not as tragic)close to your heart. My lost my parents to cancer and right at this moment I am suffering and I need and miss them something terrible. Love ones always remain close to us, they look down to us. My escape is crafting and joining blogs to meet people and that fills my void and loneliness that I feel. And you know something, Gloria? You guys are my friends so never feel alone. God has your brother in his hands, he is not suffering now, he's at peace. I will pray for him and ask God our Lord to be by his side in Jesus name and for you to give you strength to go on. <br /><br />This guy will pay for what he did even though the punishment will not bring your brother back, but remember he is down here on earth and he will suffer for the rest of his life for what he did.<br /><br />God bless you and yours, and don't ever forget you have a friend in me.<br /><br />Take care,<br />MiriamAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562601359133881932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-38675450991229381922012-08-20T08:17:45.716-07:002012-08-20T08:17:45.716-07:00Gloria, how special that you chose to share this p...Gloria, how special that you chose to share this post. Each of us has our own thoughts about whether or not to make our blogs personal (I started out keeping a craft blog separate from my personal blog, but in the end, my life is not in compartments--it's all part of who I am, so now I do include personal thoughts on my blog, without apology). But I do believe that God wants to use our experiences (good and bad)to help others. I know that is what you have done with your sharing today. I am praying for your family today. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515359557758582980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-56975142027365460552012-08-20T07:45:42.334-07:002012-08-20T07:45:42.334-07:00Blessings and peace.Blessings and peace.Queen Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534845039850729678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-87756076684100896602012-08-20T07:06:21.445-07:002012-08-20T07:06:21.445-07:00{{{hugs}}} my sister, I love the photos you've...{{{hugs}}} my sister, I love the photos you've chosen. You know you and all of your family are in my prayers.Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15502950142316640988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-45928992702673617592012-08-20T04:17:51.759-07:002012-08-20T04:17:51.759-07:00De tout coeur avec toi, heureusement les merveille...De tout coeur avec toi, heureusement les merveilleux souvenirs restent dans le coeur.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459177913110892895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-49802080167604407322012-08-20T03:19:56.899-07:002012-08-20T03:19:56.899-07:00G, though I'm not "around" much, you...G, though I'm not "around" much, you know that I'm praying for you and your family, and right now I'm crying with you. Cling to the Lord, and hold on to those wonderful memories of Todd instead of the heartless act which took him from you....as your nephew grows, he will want to know all of the good stuff about his father. Love you, sister! HUGS!!!! HUGS, whether you like them or not! ;)Angella D. Crocketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02812635691766071385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-50776543408332839902012-08-20T01:29:57.577-07:002012-08-20T01:29:57.577-07:00Our prayers are with you and your family and hope ...Our prayers are with you and your family and hope you will be able to go on with your lives - such a terrible loss - we lost our son 40 years ago and not a day goes past that we don't think of him - God Bless.jasannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16492350084938050184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-35080067683437392962012-08-20T00:00:43.149-07:002012-08-20T00:00:43.149-07:00tragedy. it very heavily. very wanted to say that ...tragedy. it very heavily. very wanted to say that pain will pass. but not :(. it a bit will become dull.<br /> stick to and support each other.love each other.<br /> to lose near very heavily(i lost a mother in young age)<br /><br />thoughts are with youDeAdesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13137575688838691033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-14949979005815588782012-08-19T23:47:33.515-07:002012-08-19T23:47:33.515-07:00My heart goes out to you Gloria, so tragic. Sendi...My heart goes out to you Gloria, so tragic. Sending you hugs xxHope and Chanceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18236359929972446079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-68733633905507758502012-08-19T20:58:45.086-07:002012-08-19T20:58:45.086-07:00I am so glad this awful person was brought to just...I am so glad this awful person was brought to justice it doesn`t bring back your brother i know but i`m sure he is smiling down on the justice that was served and knows that your healing process can begin and he will never be forgotten i`m sure.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927427666691867610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-27583205492087485002012-08-19T17:38:32.791-07:002012-08-19T17:38:32.791-07:00Gloria, my thoughts are with your family .. know y...Gloria, my thoughts are with your family .. know your brother is with you in spirit... and I wish you peace, and healing ... sending lots of love your way....xxxSandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02363303859314226131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-10776425155652460392012-08-19T17:07:06.383-07:002012-08-19T17:07:06.383-07:00......sending you a heartfelt hug........sending you a heartfelt hug..Dee in N.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07604386904134256927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-13813061876674343382012-08-19T16:48:20.178-07:002012-08-19T16:48:20.178-07:00I hope that this will give you some peace in the s...I hope that this will give you some peace in the situation. You're right about knowing it will never go away so take comfort in knowing he will spend the rest of his days in jail. And when things get too hard just remember that some killers get away with their crimes on minor technicalities so knowing this guy is in there for the long haul is a good thing. My thoughts are with you, thanks for sharing xoMiss Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928015966875243864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-49469745815005209672012-08-19T15:10:30.945-07:002012-08-19T15:10:30.945-07:00Gloria, I am praying for you and the family especi...Gloria, I am praying for you and the family especially your sweet little nephew. In 2005, my grandfather was shot and killed during a home invasion. Our family also did not seek the death penalty to keep my grandmother from having to go through that ordeal. Our family is still all these years later going through the grieving process but it has gotten easier. My sweet grandmother is almost 92 but has suffered a sharp decline in health the last few weeks but I know that my Papa is waiting for her to join him in heaven and she is ready to go. May God give you and your family peace as you continue to grieve. Sandee Shanabroughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03828336114474403360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-8741469255341957892012-08-19T14:57:20.373-07:002012-08-19T14:57:20.373-07:00I am thankful the family was spared a trial and th...I am thankful the family was spared a trial and the reliving of events that would bring. Peace and healing will still take time {{{hugs}}}Jacquie Southashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03162490010096967673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-31856815245252094962012-08-19T13:42:27.512-07:002012-08-19T13:42:27.512-07:00Gloria- I hope there is at least some sort of clos...Gloria- I hope there is at least some sort of closure, this part is now behind you and hopefully things will fall into place. But knowing you will miss him daily is such a hard thing to deal with. Hugs and prayers to your family. <br /><br />HeidiHeidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01019072058690393067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-79050730410238160532012-08-19T13:15:38.922-07:002012-08-19T13:15:38.922-07:00My heartfelt condolences on the terrible loss of y...My heartfelt condolences on the terrible loss of your brother. Ohhh Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04378791321523857714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-27774973982675853032012-08-19T12:05:21.382-07:002012-08-19T12:05:21.382-07:00I know that this certainly doesn't heal the pa...I know that this certainly doesn't heal the pain your and yours are feeling but I hope that it at least leaves you all with some closure. Peace to you all.jengdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04064793846090642980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-84462152329314398362012-08-19T11:50:18.162-07:002012-08-19T11:50:18.162-07:00Hugs to you, my friend and every life that Todd to...Hugs to you, my friend and every life that Todd touched. I pray that his wife and son find some closure with this recent event. He will remain an angel for eternity watching over all of you.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756847999273603783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29074689.post-81025138418742705392012-08-19T11:24:25.744-07:002012-08-19T11:24:25.744-07:00Gloria,
Thank you for sharing this. You are righ...Gloria,<br /><br />Thank you for sharing this. You are right, all of your experiences...happy and sad...make you who you are. You are an amazing person, and I pray for peace in yours and your families hearts.Truly Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114344405800442683noreply@blogger.com