tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046867348636722687.post3584702967760780057..comments2023-07-05T14:06:16.359-06:00Comments on They Came To Montana: Genealogy as Grief TherapyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046867348636722687.post-38838272749959296872012-01-31T13:19:11.201-07:002012-01-31T13:19:11.201-07:00Jennie,
In the past year since my son Kirk's ...Jennie,<br /><br />In the past year since my son Kirk's death, family history research has been one of the few things I truly delight in. As I was adding Kirk's death and obituary information into my software program, it indeed was a jolt and quite surreal....and also sad.<br /><br />I have been compiling family gravestone information for FindAGrave.com, so a local cemetery has provided me with that healing during this grieving time -- some days it's just a quick stop for a photo...other times it's a leisurely stroll through a beautiful area just looking at names.<br /><br />So glad you shared this...your son was indeed special.Sharonhttp://messerfamilyhistory.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046867348636722687.post-64941762858477528342012-01-28T03:31:06.873-07:002012-01-28T03:31:06.873-07:00Jennie,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. This wa...Jennie,<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your thoughts. This was such a moving and thoughtful post. It is indeed a comfort to have those memories with your son. It touched me deeply just reading your words about him. <br /><br />This "family history thing" does give us a different perspective. While my father was losing his battle to terminal cancer spending time talking about the past was a balm to my soul. Those moments will be ones I treasure my entire life.<br /><br />Know that my thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you as you travel this most difficult road.Deb Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06060631931068206041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046867348636722687.post-8301103511035740602012-01-26T22:36:16.072-07:002012-01-26T22:36:16.072-07:00Jennie, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad...Jennie, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm glad that you are able to find some comfort.Jenniferhttp://www.climbingmyfamilytree.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8046867348636722687.post-40330619820869661722012-01-26T14:23:15.094-07:002012-01-26T14:23:15.094-07:00Dear Jennie - ah, the ghosts of Christmas past or ...Dear Jennie - ah, the ghosts of Christmas past or whatever that phrase is. I too take comfort from the fact that lost and very dear relatives are now reunited with the great gang and that one day you and I will find the answers to all our questions. Our children are such precious gifts that it seems so cruel to have them taken from us before their time. Family history has taught me that many who have gone before me were not so lucky as I am today to have my children still. I wish that I could ease the pain that you must bear.Alex Dawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05083753053051713061noreply@blogger.com