tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post1087319935708517659..comments2023-10-16T02:23:51.663-07:00Comments on Every Day Is A Country Song: Dear DadMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16432802762915252080noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-33278153184281113832014-04-16T03:38:08.262-07:002014-04-16T03:38:08.262-07:00This is such a sweet, heartfelt post, Maria. And I...This is such a sweet, heartfelt post, Maria. And I loved reading Steve's comment in response. I'm so glad you were able to get all of this down and hope that you are coping a little more easily with each passing day. Thinking about you, friend!Heather Nelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778434720814036483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-46249423862586410062014-04-14T13:25:28.083-07:002014-04-14T13:25:28.083-07:00So very sorry for your loss.
This is such a beaut...So very sorry for your loss.<br /><br />This is such a beautiful tribute to your dad. <3Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09641470577828979088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-5899194490865418032014-04-07T18:37:48.092-07:002014-04-07T18:37:48.092-07:00I am so, so sorry Maria. This post just moved me ...I am so, so sorry Maria. This post just moved me to tears and I wish I had something to say to comfort you and to make it all better. But I know that it won't so know that I'm praying and thinking of you and your family.Faithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614940560800247144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-54750000065073580992014-04-04T10:34:38.481-07:002014-04-04T10:34:38.481-07:00I'm so sorry about your father's death. I...I'm so sorry about your father's death. I lost my father after a brief, sudden illness in January and the grief is overwhelming at times. <br />This beautiful post is a wonderful tribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-78454019819514755952014-04-03T11:45:04.299-07:002014-04-03T11:45:04.299-07:00I have read this three different times now and eve...I have read this three different times now and every time I start balling. Maria, Steve, and Piper...I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through but please know that there are so many people thinking of and praying for you. You are loved by so many! Your Dad sounds like the sweetest man. I have no doubt that he's Pippy's guardian angel now. These pictures are such a treasure and I know Piper will love having them when she's older. We are sending huge hugs and thinking of y'all every single day. You are so strong to write this post, Maria...you are truly my inspiration. Your words are absolutely beautiful and this is a perfect tribute to your Dad. <br /><br />Lots of love and our deepest sympathy,<br />Zach, Britt, and BearBrittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343967278237170351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-25373168892868555792014-04-03T09:02:57.319-07:002014-04-03T09:02:57.319-07:00Your dad was a true "gentle man". I rem...Your dad was a true "gentle man". I remember him living with his Grandmom and guessing he was just out of his teens. <br /> Christmas at your Uncle Dave's, he would always visit and sometimes be there for dinner. <br />A few memories............just so sorry he isn't around to make more.<br />Love and our sincere sympathy<br /> Barbara & Vic. ( Aunt Lorrie's sister)Barbara Haldemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-76398062098238116452014-04-03T06:33:30.854-07:002014-04-03T06:33:30.854-07:00I always cry over here, dagnabitwoman! I'm so...I always cry over here, dagnabitwoman! I'm sorry to hear your daddy lost his battle now. It's so wonderful you had your time together. He sounds wonderful, and so do you. Heartfelt hugs to you and prayers for you and your family.<br /><br />mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-81623723932888247322014-04-02T09:58:26.223-07:002014-04-02T09:58:26.223-07:00I really should have known better than to read thi...I really should have known better than to read this post at work! Beautiful words and a beautiful tribute to your Dad. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending thoughts and prayers to your whole family. Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11288858670571994621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-72622927034586583152014-03-31T11:46:59.458-07:002014-03-31T11:46:59.458-07:00Oh Maria...I am so SO sorry for your loss, your fa...Oh Maria...I am so SO sorry for your loss, your family's loss, Piper's loss. Huge hugs to you all and lots of prayers during this dreadfully difficult time.Jessica Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06801308494220195403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-89312538202372266692014-03-31T11:18:30.116-07:002014-03-31T11:18:30.116-07:00OK. Cried through the whole thing. I am so very s...OK. Cried through the whole thing. I am so very sorry for your loss. It brings back so many emotions. Your dad was right, it never does go away. Much love to you and your entire family. <br />xoxo,<br />Joylovejoy_31https://www.blogger.com/profile/08916054109678188624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-22763959595144190222014-03-31T07:26:30.888-07:002014-03-31T07:26:30.888-07:00Absolutely beautiful post Maria. I am so very sorr...Absolutely beautiful post Maria. I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. E and Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960045172275370437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-72500219371903135362014-03-29T15:32:00.573-07:002014-03-29T15:32:00.573-07:00I am crying. Your words for your father are so bea...I am crying. Your words for your father are so beautiful, Maria. I am so sorry for your loss. If only when we die will our children write something as you have done with such intensity and love as a tribute to us. Kim from BCNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-13047915422544581962014-03-29T11:33:19.074-07:002014-03-29T11:33:19.074-07:00Oh Maria!
This post was so beautifully written, I...Oh Maria! <br />This post was so beautifully written, It brought tears to my eyes and took forever to get thru it. Your father sounds like a truly amazing man and I think the proof in that is you. I've been thinking of you and your family since hearing the news. I wish you all strength and love as you deal with your loss <br /><3 <3 Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06547834288451306908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-17127737193810452492014-03-29T11:26:50.365-07:002014-03-29T11:26:50.365-07:00Had to wipe away a lot of tears so I could type an...Had to wipe away a lot of tears so I could type and see clearly... <br /><br />I'm so so sorry Maria. <br /><br />When Jack was born, someone gave me a picture that said, "A new baby is God's way of saying the world should go on."<br /><br />Let Piper be your light, and hold onto those you love. They will help you through this. <br /><br />I'm so sorry you are hurting, I always wish there was something I could say to help, but I know such a great loss like a father- there is absolutely NOTHING anyone can say to make it better. <br /><br />((Hugs))Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01574671365795661318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-28169979039655145662014-03-29T08:52:52.491-07:002014-03-29T08:52:52.491-07:00What a great letter/memory to remember your dad by...What a great letter/memory to remember your dad by. I'm so so sorry for your loss. XXXOOOORebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05345833843263289582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-2704987500666539562014-03-29T08:29:27.195-07:002014-03-29T08:29:27.195-07:00I love you I love you I love you. Wish I could hu...I love you I love you I love you. Wish I could hug you and kiss you today. Praying for you!Hi, I'm Aleisha!https://www.blogger.com/profile/08564878008293614520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-59312975594370677692014-03-29T08:10:47.516-07:002014-03-29T08:10:47.516-07:00My heart hurts for you. I am so sorry for your lo...My heart hurts for you. I am so sorry for your loss, beautiful lady. So sorry for what your sweet little Piper will miss out on as she grows up. But I know that you've got some wonderful memories of your daddy and she will no doubt know him as well as you did and she will know he loved her. Sending you some major hugs. Again, I'm just so darn sorry . XO Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-56020829152250887742014-03-29T07:56:14.613-07:002014-03-29T07:56:14.613-07:00This was truly beautiful, Maria. I have tears pour...This was truly beautiful, Maria. I have tears pouring down my face, my heart breaks for you and your family. However, I'm glad that your daddy is no longer in pain. I will be praying for you sweet Maria. I pray The Lord holds you in his arms as soothes the pain in your heart. Love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15599777640692514560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-85262134762316177372014-03-29T06:26:50.373-07:002014-03-29T06:26:50.373-07:00I'm not even sure if I can see through my tear...I'm not even sure if I can see through my tears to comment. What a beautiful tribute to your Daddy. I can tell you first hand that he's right, it never goes away. It just changes. You'll see what I mean. The photos are gorgeous. You are lucky to have so many. The one of you and him at the beach, you both look do much like Piper. My condolences, all my love and big hugs to you and you're family. I am so sorry. Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13213799827326314663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-24650638022387689142014-03-29T05:55:42.119-07:002014-03-29T05:55:42.119-07:00I am so so sorry for your loss, Maria. Saying pra...I am so so sorry for your loss, Maria. Saying prayers that you and your family find peace in this time of deep sorrow. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721275443454633435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-24204080333599007892014-03-29T05:27:55.949-07:002014-03-29T05:27:55.949-07:00This is possibly the most beautiful thing I have e...This is possibly the most beautiful thing I have ever read. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. Truly, I know this kind of pain well, and I am sorry you now know it too. <br />Bless you and Steve and Piper and your brother and mom. You are all in my prayers. JPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11508905536866945553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-55324987377721601682014-03-29T05:02:26.178-07:002014-03-29T05:02:26.178-07:00This brought me to my knees...beautiful. What an a...This brought me to my knees...beautiful. What an amazing tribute to what I'd imagine was an equally amazing man. My thoughts and my love are with you Maria. XoxoJanet Off Kilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064947474835725800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5300377719002499843.post-57057259222546429882014-03-29T03:28:46.101-07:002014-03-29T03:28:46.101-07:00This was beautiful Maria. I know today will be th...This was beautiful Maria. I know today will be the toughest day of our lives together. It will far surpass everything that drove you to start this blog, but like all those times I know you will gather all of your strength and then some and fight through while looking out for everyone else. I will always be next to you when you need me, and I am so proud of the woman/mother you have become, and I know Dad is too.<br /><br />We WILL get through this, just as we always have honey. I love you.Stevenoreply@blogger.com