tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post8091074670967948730..comments2023-10-22T13:23:07.590+02:00Comments on arzigogolare: Eighteen yearsArzigogolarehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-80137305794135014102015-02-09T12:26:22.738+01:002015-02-09T12:26:22.738+01:00It's good to hear from you, Ken - and thank yo...It's good to hear from you, Ken - and thank your for your kind thoughts. Things continue to be very sad around here, but I suppose it is a testament to how much a person has been loved & valued when the emptiness without him is vast.<br />It would be lovely to see you all here one day - I hope your family's new "adventure" continues to be full of new joys & happy surprises! After more than ten years, Florence still offers plenty of those for us...<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-17798622837778066972015-02-08T23:58:34.446+01:002015-02-08T23:58:34.446+01:00Lisa, so sad and sorry to read this post. Our thou...Lisa, so sad and sorry to read this post. Our thoughts are with you and Ella. We hope to make it there to see you before too long, and hopefully share some memories. Our girls have no doubt both grown so much since they last saw each other.Ken Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02330157782635358200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-79032348782396458402015-01-17T00:08:09.271+01:002015-01-17T00:08:09.271+01:00Thank you for your "virtual" hug/cup of ...Thank you for your "virtual" hug/cup of coffee/thoughts of kindness, Jennifer...much appreciated. Everyone is still feeling very lost about Marco's death. I think now that the initial shock is starting to wear off we are left with trying to accept the reality of what's happened. Not an easy time, but the warm thoughts do help immensely...<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-11155968537509970092015-01-16T12:57:39.596+01:002015-01-16T12:57:39.596+01:00Lisa, I simply haven't the words. My heart bro...Lisa, I simply haven't the words. My heart broke reading about Marco's death. I wish I could offer a hug or cup of coffee...or just sit and be quiet with you and your daughter. Know that thoughts of solace and love are being sent your way. JenniferJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927317459104273331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-71556037768430537152015-01-13T12:53:40.944+01:002015-01-13T12:53:40.944+01:00Hello, Vera, and thank you for your condolences, a...Hello, Vera, and thank you for your condolences, and writing about what has helped you with the loss of your father & brother - losses I can not even begin to imagine.<br />It's beginning to hit me now just how far the ripples of loss can spread. I think this is why the line from John Donne - that each death, no matter how close to home, still touches us all - is striking a chord for me. And yes, the passing of time will help - at some point.<br />I hope you, too, are holding onto the memories with you father & brother...<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-3820393869733744762015-01-12T04:18:35.420+01:002015-01-12T04:18:35.420+01:00Dear Lisa and Ella,
"This too shall pass...&...Dear Lisa and Ella,<br /><br />"This too shall pass..." (ancient Persian proverb) <br /><br />No matter the religious belief a person has, the idea of death always scares us, despite knowing we will face it someday. Unfortunately no words have the power to take away this emptiness feeling. <br /><br />Acceptance, get together with friends / family, let the tears flow and let time get away the sadness are the only remedies I know. This is how I faced the closest losts I've had (my younger brother and my father). It's hard, but we must go on. <br /><br />Keep the nice memories, and it seems that you have plenty of them. <br /><br />My warmest thoughts to Marco´s family, his girlfriend, his friends. Special ones to you and Ella.<br /><br />VeraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-35689812104273552172015-01-12T01:13:51.593+01:002015-01-12T01:13:51.593+01:00I just wanted to take a moment to write a general ...I just wanted to take a moment to write a general thank you for your heartfelt comments and condolences. I really wasn't sure if I should write this post, but as the week went on the desire to share what has happened became stronger; it's where I "am" right now, and the idea of skipping over something as importance as this didn't feel honest or right...<br />Here is hoping that others of you out there are in a happy & creative space -<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-38070779431622797572015-01-12T00:46:02.900+01:002015-01-12T00:46:02.900+01:00Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the importa...Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the importance of support systems, Candy. I'm so sorry to hear that you have had so much experience discovering this firsthand. I think it's going to take many ups and downs for this group of friends until the ups start to outweigh the downs again, but I have been amazed at how brave they have been together.<br />Wishing you continued comfort for your losses -<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-13407195935545607132015-01-12T00:39:19.332+01:002015-01-12T00:39:19.332+01:00Céline ~ Thank you for writing...and what you wrot...Céline ~ Thank you for writing...and what you wrote is indeed helpful, and so true. I believe these relationships will all be valued even more than before... Take care -<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-36997541435141424532015-01-12T00:30:55.832+01:002015-01-12T00:30:55.832+01:00Fiona, thank you for your sympathies. It's tru...Fiona, thank you for your sympathies. It's true - the news still feels surreal as the mind resists this new truth. It is amazing the ripples that are felt from the hole that one person leaves...<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-13765466629049659162015-01-12T00:23:34.355+01:002015-01-12T00:23:34.355+01:00I appreciate your words, Sophia, and thank you for...I appreciate your words, Sophia, and thank you for your warm thoughts. And yes, thank goodness for the good memories that people leave behind - those will always be with us and bring comfort...<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-87524969829243731862015-01-12T00:20:03.377+01:002015-01-12T00:20:03.377+01:00Julie - Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.....Julie - Thank you so much for your kind thoughts...I know it hasn't been long since your Father passed away, and I hope you are continuing to heal from that sadness. The death of someone special is never easy...<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-71662772001935092432015-01-12T00:16:55.082+01:002015-01-12T00:16:55.082+01:00Merci pour les pensées, Elfi, et je envoie mes vœu...Merci pour les pensées, Elfi, et je envoie mes vœux que la France peut guérir de sa récente tragédie...<br />- LisaArzigogolarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00963207317966012515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-47096333390559773432015-01-11T23:27:56.665+01:002015-01-11T23:27:56.665+01:00So sorry. Having lost a number of family members a...So sorry. Having lost a number of family members and close friends, I can only say that having a good support system is what has helped me the most. It sounds like your daughter has a good support system. I pray you have one too. CandyCandyhttp://www.mypaperarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-44643887580173426332015-01-11T16:08:14.459+01:002015-01-11T16:08:14.459+01:00Lisa,
This is such a painful time, emot...Lisa,<br /> This is such a painful time, emotionally and physically. I think it is very courageous of you to have shared the news. I read your post twice and I wish that I could write something helpful.<br />However, in your message there are things that are very meaningful, that I believe will be helpful, day by day. The relationship you have with your daughter, the relationship she had with her friend Marco and the relationship she has with their group. This will bring strength, you are there for each other, not isolated and you can count on each other. My condoleances to you and your daughter. Take good care of each other,<br />Céline<br />CélineCélinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00626769923790714934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-28965101439711154312015-01-11T10:00:04.347+01:002015-01-11T10:00:04.347+01:00Lisa - this is such sad news - such a shock and no...Lisa - this is such sad news - such a shock and no words can really deal with it. Surreal. Wishing you and your daughter gentle times as you find your way through, and strength in your sadness...Fiona Dempsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275413906419343228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-66749195474811677962015-01-10T22:59:36.531+01:002015-01-10T22:59:36.531+01:00Dear Lisa,
My deepest condolences to you, your da...Dear Lisa,<br /><br />My deepest condolences to you, your daughter, and the circle of friends and family that are going through this difficult time. I hope that you can find comfort in the good memories that you all must share of Marco, hard as this might be right now. I hope that time will heal. Sending warm thoughts your way - SophiaSophia Khanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10460620362173586812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-80019713544585443972015-01-10T22:39:57.348+01:002015-01-10T22:39:57.348+01:00Lisa-
I'm so sorry to hear about your sad star...Lisa-<br />I'm so sorry to hear about your sad start to the new year. It's always hard when we lose loved ones...but doubly hard when it is unexpected and they are young. Know that I am thinking of you and your daughter. Much heartfelt love-JulieThread Bornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14976508177978319576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7951870726435716874.post-91164175806093625062015-01-10T22:33:52.026+01:002015-01-10T22:33:52.026+01:00de près ou de loin.. la tristesse nous submerge .....de près ou de loin.. la tristesse nous submerge .. <br />et en ce moment il se passe des choses tristes aussi en france ... <br />mais il ne faut pas abdiquer... une petite pensée... aussi pour le blog, qui me plait!ELFIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08709697150109137719noreply@blogger.com