tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post6263093167224174928..comments2023-07-20T09:10:25.850-07:00Comments on The Misadventures In Candyland: Sometimes pain is a reminder we are aliveCandylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-39119264562873987602011-03-17T15:05:05.599-07:002011-03-17T15:05:05.599-07:00I am so sorry for what you've been through. I ...I am so sorry for what you've been through. I wish I had more comforting words.<br /><br />Within the last three weeks, a couple in our church lost their 7month old baby boy; my sister-in-law miscarried her little girl; 7 children died in a fire in a town nearby and my ex-boss' 17 year-old daughter died in a car accident. I can't imagine the pain these mothers are going through. I think to myself, I could just never move on; I feel hopeless and it's hard for me to offer hope to these mothers who have suffered such terrible losses, but your posts have shown me what true strength is. You are an inspiration. I don't mean this to be a comment about my sad stories, but I just want you to know how helpful your posts have been to me.Briannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581532070734685757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-16701234542758786202011-01-12T07:45:41.530-08:002011-01-12T07:45:41.530-08:00I just saw this and am so sorry for your loss. I&#...I just saw this and am so sorry for your loss. I've been through it too, and believe in the whole "what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger thing." Stubbornness is a great quality to have--keep your head up. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-11276165472263726612011-01-05T05:53:28.967-08:002011-01-05T05:53:28.967-08:00So sorry to hear you miscarried. I know there are ...So sorry to hear you miscarried. I know there are no words to help ease the pain, but I'm sending you huge cyber-hugs.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-58364280099992260082011-01-05T04:25:25.414-08:002011-01-05T04:25:25.414-08:00I'm sorry you miscarried. I could tell you my...I'm sorry you miscarried. I could tell you my story of a miscarriage or tell you about the women I know who have miscarried a # of times, and then had successful births. But it doesn't minimize the pain. <br /><br />My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-41561578012922788332011-01-05T02:29:12.667-08:002011-01-05T02:29:12.667-08:00I'm so sorry to read this news. Sometimes thin...I'm so sorry to read this news. Sometimes things happen that you don't and will never understand.<br /><br />But I hope you manage to hold on tight until good things happen again. <br /><br />I pray that you come through this difficult time and that yu will find heaps and heaps of joy in this new year.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-14039869861087626142011-01-04T17:56:55.986-08:002011-01-04T17:56:55.986-08:00I'm just coming over here for the first time f...I'm just coming over here for the first time from Jen's blog, but I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry about your dad. I haven't seen mine since I was 15 and he's out in Arizona somewhere totally existing and not caring that he has never seen his grandchildren. I still have mixed feelings about it 16 years later.<br /><br />And I have also miscarried twice, it happened to me five months apart in the same year. I just want to tell you that I'm sorry, it's horrible, it completely sucks in all directions. And I was like you, I had one beautiful, healthy little girl, and if one more person said it was meant to be or "be glad you have one", I would have punched them. Email if you ever need a listening or screaming ear.<br /><br />Hugs to you.<br /><br />LindseyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418440256681984621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-30726570049066601062011-01-04T05:59:32.104-08:002011-01-04T05:59:32.104-08:00I know I have been MIA for the last couple of days...I know I have been MIA for the last couple of days since the holidays but my heart just broke as I read these words. I never had the maternal instict to have children but I literally hurt for you and that need to nurture. I believe you will be a mother again. Just make sure you keep beliveing it. The world is a wonderous and mysterious place and it really does work in ways we can never understand. Don't lose hope even if you want to let the light go. Hold on. Because even in our darkest moments the hope for light can be enough to guide you through.<br /><br />Know you are in my thoughts.Kelly Breakeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07170230808730463954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-72121211308370989322011-01-04T05:05:52.186-08:002011-01-04T05:05:52.186-08:00Hi Candace, I'm clicking over from Jen's b...Hi Candace, I'm clicking over from Jen's blog and man, you've had a tough time. My heart goes out to you. Thank you for sharing your feelings and your trials, you ARE an inspiration. My momma died four years ago and it still hurts like a knife twisting in my gut at times. I'm so sorry about your daddy. And the babies.<br /><br />Sending love and prayers from Georgia, <a href="http://thatrebelwithablog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">that rebel, Olivia</a>Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-37449828574553236792011-01-04T04:36:58.760-08:002011-01-04T04:36:58.760-08:00What a beautiful person you are!
((((hugs))))
...What a beautiful person you are! <br /><br />((((hugs))))<br /><br />Wishing you and your family happier days to come and the courage to heal! (Even though I know you don't EVEN need it.)<br /><br />You truly ARE an inspiration!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08188460633615049191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-11652963237107335302011-01-03T22:05:07.073-08:002011-01-03T22:05:07.073-08:00Aw Candace, I'm so sorry. You really are an i...Aw Candace, I'm so sorry. You really are an ispiration to us though, even when you are down.Abby Minardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963640263845561309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-59916895207069032112011-01-03T20:24:40.786-08:002011-01-03T20:24:40.786-08:00I agree with Kelly's comment. "Let yours...I agree with Kelly's comment. "Let yourself fall apart a little bit,..." <br />Allow yourself to feel your feelings. Grieve as you need to. You are strong and will come out of this OK. I am praying for you. *hugs*middle childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09805863175279915034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-67606627452310341412011-01-03T19:27:14.751-08:002011-01-03T19:27:14.751-08:00I've been turning to you for inspiration for s...I've been turning to you for inspiration for some time now...I can't imagine what you're going through, losing so much in such a short time. Nothing anyone can say will help. <br />But you should know that your words have touched me the way no one else's ever could. I am grateful for you and you will always be in my prayers.<br />Your journey will only make you stronger.<br />And I hope that someday, I can inspire someone the way you've inspired me. :)<br />All my love.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07850344847209933016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-38491286283042773982011-01-03T19:13:24.135-08:002011-01-03T19:13:24.135-08:00I heart you Candyland...
Your heart is so big for...I heart you Candyland...<br /><br />Your heart is so big for so many...<br /><br />Time will help your aching heart...<br /><br />HUGSSSSSSSSSharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-80393950450516876942011-01-03T14:07:09.356-08:002011-01-03T14:07:09.356-08:00I'm sorry to hear about how rough the holidays...I'm sorry to hear about how rough the holidays were for you. I always try to remember my father through pictures and some of his old stuff since I never know what to think or feel at a cemetery. Bless you and I hope things turn around for you soon.Chris Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02638226375639228988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-17845671599352982362011-01-03T13:47:24.096-08:002011-01-03T13:47:24.096-08:00Candace, I am so glad you're strong and resili...Candace, I am so glad you're strong and resilient, because I know you will keep fighting. You are an inspiration for us all. But I know you're grieving, too, and that's okay. I think you have to feel the pain to move forward. We all love you, and we are hurting for you, too.<br />Hugs and tears ...Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-60369439119591964242011-01-03T12:28:23.438-08:002011-01-03T12:28:23.438-08:00oh i'm so sorry to hear this. You do so many g...oh i'm so sorry to hear this. You do so many good things for so many people, i know good things will visit you again, in their own time. Sometimes the journey just sucks (understatement) but i know things will be great for you one day.Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-87330486456690034252011-01-03T11:36:51.664-08:002011-01-03T11:36:51.664-08:00Oh dear...I'm so sorry sweet Candace. But you&...Oh dear...I'm so sorry sweet Candace. But you're right. You can't stop trying because it IS all out there for you. And missing your father will hurt less, and will take on a new set of emotions that are much easier and more lovely than longing and grief. 2011 will be a good year for you.Colene Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086195075690893194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-88785313518655420322011-01-03T11:12:39.261-08:002011-01-03T11:12:39.261-08:00hi miss candace. you know me and you been sharing ...hi miss candace. you know me and you been sharing out lots of pain stuff. for sure i cant make it better but i could say how much i love you and i care about you and i know stuffs gonna get better. look how it did for me just from finding you! and whats way better is me and you being friends. i do prayers for you every night. i love you sooooo much!<br />...big hugs from lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-27657812722196931642011-01-03T10:52:04.059-08:002011-01-03T10:52:04.059-08:00Sending you ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))Sending you ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))Robyn Lucashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07589972339101157288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-34129797383419876922011-01-03T10:24:14.539-08:002011-01-03T10:24:14.539-08:00I feel your pain in a big way. SO sorry. Way to be...I feel your pain in a big way. SO sorry. Way to be a fighter, girl.Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-37171432443642854642011-01-03T10:10:49.981-08:002011-01-03T10:10:49.981-08:00Awww, honey...(((hugs)))
I'm so sorry for wha...Awww, honey...(((hugs)))<br /><br />I'm so sorry for what you're going through, but so inspired by your attitude.<br /><br />I went through a pretty miserable, grueling process before my book deal came through, an I swear to you the thing that kept me going was the idea that the whole thing became a "literary grudge f**k." Every failure made me more determined to prove I COULD do it. <br /><br />And so can you -- whatever it is you put your mind to.<br /><br />TawnaTAWNA FENSKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468819219529035563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-10962484414613895352011-01-03T08:37:37.456-08:002011-01-03T08:37:37.456-08:00I needed to hear this today. In a bad way.
It...I needed to hear this today. In a bad way.<br /><br />It's strange to think you can be inspired by someone you don't truly know, but you are proof that it can and does happen. Thank you for being you, and being brave enough to share with us. I'm sorry for your loss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-18430886549128435282011-01-03T08:37:15.533-08:002011-01-03T08:37:15.533-08:00I am so, so sorry. You know where to find me, hon...I am so, so sorry. You know where to find me, honey, if a listening, understanding ear will help. <br /><br />I would never presume to say I can truly understand as everyone's grief is different but you know I have walked a similar path. It is ok to feel what you feel, just remember that and please be kind to yourself.<br /><br />xoxo<br />~bruFebruary Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078037856070486022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-88906997293045928152011-01-03T08:15:45.489-08:002011-01-03T08:15:45.489-08:00Candy, I hate that so much grief is happening to s...Candy, I hate that so much grief is happening to such an awesome person but if the voice, heart, humor and strength that comes through in your posts reflects who you are as a person, I can't help feeling like you will survive, succeed, and triumph! Not only do you deserve it but you are strong enough resilient enough and damned determined enough! I think you can do it all babe. Thanks for inspiring us!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-21855683514301920862011-01-03T08:05:06.114-08:002011-01-03T08:05:06.114-08:00I'm so sorry, Candace, for your loss. But you ...I'm so sorry, Candace, for your loss. But you are a kickass fighter and will win in the end in everything you try. You've got the right attitude. Never lose that! *hugs*Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.com