tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post3943395332322636606..comments2023-09-04T04:22:06.143-07:00Comments on Maundering mutterer: Sometimes, you smile anywayMaundering muttererhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10007758736758966777noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-9346723519365966172010-10-20T20:01:42.702-07:002010-10-20T20:01:42.702-07:00I also wanted to extend my sympathies for your los...I also wanted to extend my sympathies for your loss. Nothing harder than losing someone so close. I also think it's likely that both the dream and the dog coming in during the service was a message for you. Take care.Dionnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17790236600329504315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-10133372492709417852010-10-20T17:47:31.346-07:002010-10-20T17:47:31.346-07:00I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I read...I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I read this the other day, but only now have had the chance to respond. Despite everything, I admire your ability to go on and have to say the whole event reads like a story. Horrible, but quite a tale for a writer like you. I am reminded of the quote by Winston Churchill, "When you are going through hell, keep going." The months to come won't be easy, I expect, with such a huge loss, and my thoughts will continue to be with you. <br /><br />I am not a religious man. After my mother-in-law's sister died, my mother-in-law had such grief. I had a dream unlike any other - ever - in which her sister visited me and said she wanted me to tell my mother-in-law that she was in a good place and happy. There were odd images, almost like visual interference. I dutifully complied and it was a great comfort to her. Upon reflection, I seemed the logical one to contact - a close family member that would not be too emotional a recipient. Ever since that dream I do not write anything off completely.Dan Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130079803891606515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-6151650035005539162010-10-19T07:51:59.129-07:002010-10-19T07:51:59.129-07:00Excellent post! You have an exceptional outlook on...Excellent post! You have an exceptional outlook on life.<br /><br />Read my latest post, <a href="http://spunchops.blogspot.com/2010/10/tutorial-tuesday-or-how-to-do-damn.html" rel="nofollow">Tutorial Tuesday Or How to do the damn thing!</a>. You have to check it out if you haven't already. You'll be glad you did. Learn how to increase your earnings like the pros.<br /><br />See you real soon!Futomarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05231980114805180565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-2325655295859242392010-10-19T06:17:12.048-07:002010-10-19T06:17:12.048-07:00Jay: its been pretty beastly, but c'est la vie...Jay: its been pretty beastly, but c'est la vie. One has to continue.<br /><br />AG: Ouch! My ribs! That was a jolly good hug!<br /><br />HWfarber: Thanks for sharing your own 'cheer up' moment. Dogs are great, what a pity I didn't think of finding a wobbly soloist!<br /><br />PAMO: its mutual, inasmuch as bloggers can be friends, you are very much my friend. Respect is also mutual. No matter what goes wrong, I've a feeling that your strength and humor will carry you through. The cat's already settled in amazingly well, and as for the dogs, they're looking happy too. Now I have pets like you do!<br /><br />Israel: Humour is important - one of the things that make life worth living - which is why I like your blog so much!<br /><br />Karl: I missed you too :) Thanks for your support, I will always wear it. (Chuckles)<br /><br />CW: Already, the pets give me little time to mope. I loved your story of the nightmare ride. Don't ever do anything like that again! I like you in one piece!Maundering muttererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007758736758966777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-27633415814893120372010-10-18T22:13:14.733-07:002010-10-18T22:13:14.733-07:00You'll have your hands full with three dogs an...You'll have your hands full with three dogs and two cats. Your mom's legacy to you. They'll be a great comfort for you, and will certainly keep you busy in a good way.<br /><br />I moved once from Nevada to Colorado with two cats in carriers in the back seat, and they howled the entire time they were in the car (3 days). Last day drove through snow storm, and car got stuck in high idle at night going over the mountains and down into Denver. I basically drove with my foot on the break pedal, honking my horn at people standing in the road because their cars were stuck in the snow, and then my lights went out, and the cats yowling the entire time. I was a nervous wreck when I got down to the bottom of the mountain.<br /><br />I like your dream, that it was fun...you needed a dream like that. And the dog checking out your mom's funeral, that seems a little spiritual also since she loved animals so much. I wish you love in your time of healing.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11506141901518297798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-64867958779673996892010-10-18T17:45:29.544-07:002010-10-18T17:45:29.544-07:00I'm sorry about your loss... like Pamo I was a...I'm sorry about your loss... like Pamo I was also thinking about you the last couple of weeks. I hope things get better! .Karl Baklahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01988450579882340216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-19673781599559755602010-10-18T17:16:27.704-07:002010-10-18T17:16:27.704-07:00Mutterer sorry to hear of your loss. It's good...Mutterer sorry to hear of your loss. It's good to know that you can still find humor in things. That's important.ISRAEL CARRASCOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10182949218295349171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-80863849889347138132010-10-18T13:38:34.223-07:002010-10-18T13:38:34.223-07:00Your post today is full of such positive energy an...Your post today is full of such positive energy and hope. You simply AMAZE me! I can't tell you how much I've thought about you in these past weeks. Don't think I'm too silly- but I really do consider you a friend, someone I relate to quite intimately. (Really.)<br />I'm so glad you found your mum's will. She had a good sense to put it in the fridge- perhaps knowing you would find it there. Your brother sounds like a real jerk in the whole matter and that makes me terrifically sad. It shouldn't have to be that way at all. I hope he wakes up soon.<br />The dog at your mum's funeral brought me tears of joy. What a total gift and a blessing too. <br />Your dream was also a gift, and even if you don't find it spiritual, I'll have to tell you that I certainly do. And you deserved that gift of spirit, it was a gift of love- if only to yourself from yourself. I totally respect your beliefs in the matter, never doubt that.<br />I'm glad you found the cat. I can't even begin to convey the degree of respect I have for you. It's beyond words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-2737035896926942872010-10-18T12:51:02.298-07:002010-10-18T12:51:02.298-07:00What a troubling time you've had, but what a p...What a troubling time you've had, but what a post! I smiled in spite of the sad events. I've found that dreams are sometimes plays on words but I'm glad you soared--maybe a gift from your mom. You're right, the dog was better than flowers--perfect timing. I was sure that I'd lose it when my mom's favorite hymn was sung at her funeral; instead, I almost laughed because the soloist was so bad. These are small gifts for our memory banks. Welcome back and bless you for taking in the animals.hw (hallie) farberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636182620056350811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-57782166727807241862010-10-18T09:15:39.106-07:002010-10-18T09:15:39.106-07:00Wow darlin......what a horrendous time you have ha...Wow darlin......what a horrendous time you have had. I don't even know what to say except I am so very sorry that all of this has plopped down upon you. You have had more crap in a couple of weeks than people do in a couple of years. And I just want to give you a great big hug... So here it is *******HHHHHUUUUGGGGSSSS********Average Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171277050030497007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137468577960463024.post-43452367950933911972010-10-18T08:44:55.928-07:002010-10-18T08:44:55.928-07:00What a horrible last few weeks you've had. I&#...What a horrible last few weeks you've had. I'm so sorry.Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134850383532818765noreply@blogger.com