tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post4903459119823694573..comments2023-10-14T06:37:22.138-07:00Comments on Marinik's Journey : boys becoming menMari Mansourianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06003885344370531557noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-3515049387657600672009-08-07T15:22:43.062-07:002009-08-07T15:22:43.062-07:00Marine, you're a great mother. You're com...Marine, you're a great mother. You're completely there for your kids, but you also give them space. That's priceless. It's love, unconditional. You are "too good" too, and the boys are so lucky to have you.<br /><br />love u,<br />NairyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-63122396436782250242009-08-06T22:21:41.383-07:002009-08-06T22:21:41.383-07:00Hi! Reading brought back memories of my adoptive ...Hi! Reading brought back memories of my adoptive father's death when I was 16. It was sudden. He died in a plane crash Christmas Eve. We had the funeral, and then...we didn't talk about it. I remember going back to school and not one person said a thing. It was so strange. That was many years ago (34). I'm so very glad that you know how to be with your boys. To let them be and to encourage them to talk when they need to. Most of all I am so happy for you that you have had a "too good man" in your lives.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14911064672272472232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-55239032357128264692009-08-06T17:38:25.714-07:002009-08-06T17:38:25.714-07:00thanks guys... as difficult as some situations are...thanks guys... as difficult as some situations are going to be... I feel they are vital to our recovery. and thanks for the vote of confidence.Mari Mansourianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06003885344370531557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-3842979092138386302009-08-06T17:17:08.976-07:002009-08-06T17:17:08.976-07:00I always keep you in my prayers.I always keep you in my prayers.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541888793748453425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-32830768731129489442009-08-06T09:33:47.215-07:002009-08-06T09:33:47.215-07:00Wow. I hear your pain, the boys' pain, and I c...Wow. I hear your pain, the boys' pain, and I can feel the depth of your hurting. And I don't want to diminish that at all or try to make it less than it is. It is palpable and very real. Like a sword that has cut so deep that it cuts into the very essence of your being. But, Mari, all that resonates through my ears is the one sentence, "Mom, dad was too good...." Oh, Mari, would that we could all live our lives in such a way that our children can say that we were too good! What a great honor. What a great memory. What a great legacy.<br /><br />I am sorry that you all are in so much pain and grief. But to think that you had a man of such stature, such grace and love, such goodness in your lives--albeit for too brief a time--well, certainly you must all feel so blessed. <br /><br />I have every confidence that you and the boys will make your way through your individual and collective grief. One step at a time. And, as always, my prayer for each of you is that you will be kind to yourselves along the way. Don't judge yourselves for how you grieve or how deeply you grieve. Just remember that the depth of your grief also correlates to the depth of your love.Sue Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661749227670056682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-73373029531885915742009-08-06T03:23:19.964-07:002009-08-06T03:23:19.964-07:00I can't imagine the pain you and your boys are...I can't imagine the pain you and your boys are going through. I don't know you, but for the insights I've gained from reading your blog, but I can tell you are a wonderful and loving mother and it is your strength and love that will see you through.Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06452957979065342811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-87202777517514289822009-08-05T20:45:11.041-07:002009-08-05T20:45:11.041-07:00I find it hard to speak to something that I do not...I find it hard to speak to something that I do not really know that much about but have to say....from what I read and from the greatness of your heart (evident here and in the comments on mine) you are doing a tremendous job and I have every confidence that your world, your boys, have exactly what they need in you. <br /><br />Peace<br />~PhilipAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11561571138623935742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-26485060636927977012009-08-05T20:30:26.646-07:002009-08-05T20:30:26.646-07:00I know, I know it is very hard for you to see your...I know, I know it is very hard for you to see your kids cry, you feel so helpless at times,but you know time will heal and help you to accept things in the mean time please let me know if i can do anything to help you. I know you have alots of people who love and care for you, if you need to talk I can always have a extra ear for you. I hope it will get better in time.<br /><br />-Ani S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5825214276791029565.post-76064230833363706852009-08-05T20:28:47.765-07:002009-08-05T20:28:47.765-07:00you are such a good mom~they need you and you are ...you are such a good mom~they need you and you are there one step at a timeELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.com