tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post1113772374177915106..comments2023-06-01T09:58:02.383-05:00Comments on There's always room for one more: Three Years Ago TodayDenise Grover Swankhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-33943955208137883352009-03-11T19:25:00.000-05:002009-03-11T19:25:00.000-05:00You.took.my.breathe.away.Denise, you are a strong ...You.took.my.breathe.away.<BR/>Denise, you are a strong woman, and once again I stand in awe.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11892129929305147731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-43803507083836190842009-03-10T20:50:00.000-05:002009-03-10T20:50:00.000-05:00WOW!! I came over from SITS and decided to stay an...WOW!! I came over from SITS and decided to stay and read a little. What a powerful post. Obiously we share a faith in the same Savior. I am going to stay and get to know you better.Sherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06005663095818742053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-4679481659974312422009-03-10T20:25:00.000-05:002009-03-10T20:25:00.000-05:00Denise, Truly, my deepest sympathies to you and yo...Denise, Truly, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your husband and your children's father. I'm amazed and inspired by your strength. God bless you.Shari Uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069658983242566841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-56551342554817225962009-03-10T09:48:00.000-05:002009-03-10T09:48:00.000-05:00Beautifully written. My thoughts and prayers are ...Beautifully written. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. God bless you all!Tracy Reynoldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14166142648984110349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-39335647182087688402009-03-09T15:22:00.000-05:002009-03-09T15:22:00.000-05:00Oh girl, how I'm so happy that you have been able ...Oh girl, how I'm so happy that you have been able to pick up and go forward. <BR/>You have an unbelievable strength and I'm so glad you have invited us all on this journey....The Johnson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/02295171630228842947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-50432654435075083342009-03-09T14:42:00.000-05:002009-03-09T14:42:00.000-05:00I am so sorry for your loss that you and your fami...I am so sorry for your loss that you and your family went through three years ago.<BR/><BR/>You are amazing to have gone on and made such a difference in three short years. Your children are very lucky to have such a special lady for their Momma. You are a true survivor and a inspiration to all of us.<BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833581852821763533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-1566539966324415582009-03-09T02:28:00.000-05:002009-03-09T02:28:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post. I'm so sorry for your loss...What a beautiful post. I'm so sorry for your loss, but also thankful for the inspiring thoughts you shared.Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-56566858513441428672009-03-08T21:25:00.000-05:002009-03-08T21:25:00.000-05:00What a touching and profound post. You are in my ...What a touching and profound post. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rebirth is not always in our plans...I believe it is more about what we do on the other side. Beautiful!Margaret Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15243421179418992510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-52088411995350758192009-03-08T18:48:00.000-05:002009-03-08T18:48:00.000-05:00I know this journey probably isn't the way you wou...I know this journey probably isn't the way you would of wrote it but you have traveled it with grace and so much strength. What an inspiration you are to your children, family and all those who have had the priveledge of getting to know you. May God continue to fill you with His peace, grace and strength.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826324363760730844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-5003638364154546002009-03-08T17:23:00.000-05:002009-03-08T17:23:00.000-05:00Beautiful words. You and your family are in my pra...Beautiful words. You and your family are in my prayers.Reginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04103873560916325532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-77716397968927790552009-03-08T13:47:00.000-05:002009-03-08T13:47:00.000-05:00Denise, you have been blessed to see beyond the pa...Denise, you have been blessed to see beyond the pain of loss. I really admire your attitude, and thank you so much for blogging and sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129662082248482002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-47286731803598550802009-03-08T13:01:00.000-05:002009-03-08T13:01:00.000-05:00Your faith and strength are uplifting. Can't wait...Your faith and strength are uplifting. Can't wait to see what God has in store you and your family, thanks for sharing.<BR/>Hugs.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07184818352359979836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-60988181039844755422009-03-08T11:01:00.000-05:002009-03-08T11:01:00.000-05:00As you all know Denise is amazing women as a daugh...As you all know Denise is amazing women as a daughter and mother. She has been so much and ging through more but she keeps going and she doesn't complain. She is loved by all her family and her strength is remarkable. She didn't get it from me her mother believe me. I am so proud to say she is our daughter and we love her very much. <BR/>Momcarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278668916042436908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-59179421280313750762009-03-08T10:51:00.000-05:002009-03-08T10:51:00.000-05:00amazing post. thinking of you and your family... ...amazing post. thinking of you and your family... xox... annieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040674254150310726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-68441705372168821072009-03-08T10:15:00.000-05:002009-03-08T10:15:00.000-05:00Angel, you may have promised your daughter that yo...Angel, you may have promised your daughter that you would never let her go anyplace without you, but you are still with her and she is still with you. I know you loved her. Your words share the depth of your love for her, but our Heavenly Father loves us more then we could EVER love our own children. If you could no longer be with your daughter, who better to release her to?<BR/><BR/>I am praying for you, that God will give you the peace you so very much need and that you are able to release the guilt that binds you.Denise Grover Swankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-56759476106934947772009-03-08T10:11:00.000-05:002009-03-08T10:11:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Denise Grover Swankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089120954470675439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-20273878534748418912009-03-08T08:57:00.000-05:002009-03-08T08:57:00.000-05:00This is indeed a powerful post. I like the way you...This is indeed a powerful post. I like the way you put it, his life ended and yours was reborn, when my daughter died I felt like I died. I still do, my life has not been reborn it is filed with f\guilt because I promised her I would never let her go anyplace that I wouldn't go with her, in the end God took her home and left me. I broke my promise. <BR/>I still see the picture in my head....<BR/>God bless your strength and your faith<BR/>I always enjoy your blog, but todays was extra special...Angelj052@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303106138421285089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-87547256570132500732009-03-08T07:54:00.000-05:002009-03-08T07:54:00.000-05:00Beautiful and powerful post. You are so strong I ...Beautiful and powerful post. You are so strong I don't know that I could be as strong. Thank you for sharing this post.The Fab 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/03571583707063058936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-71407928288204751832009-03-08T07:09:00.000-05:002009-03-08T07:09:00.000-05:00God Bless you for talking about your husband. It ...God Bless you for talking about your husband. It will help your kids because they will know its ok to talk about their dad. When my mom died, the wisdom at that time was to let it go because kids are tough. Well we are but I was 8 and now realize I needed to talk about my mom with my dad. I didn't want to hurt him by talking about it and we would cry when he talked about it. So, we didn't talk. Now I don't talk about it with anyone. Slowly I think it will come out when I talk to my girls about their birth and foster families and those feelings of loss. Don't get me wrong, my Dad did the best he knew and the common thought at the time was to let it go. I am so glad many things are now out in the open. I hope you were able to spend alot of time with your family honoring your husband and dad.Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09169754262477383694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-23427951889743050022009-03-07T23:48:00.000-06:002009-03-07T23:48:00.000-06:00Thinking of you and the kids today.Thinking of you and the kids today.Crystal Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06433956904376425999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-1274491012846635162009-03-07T23:17:00.000-06:002009-03-07T23:17:00.000-06:00beautifully written. YOu will be in my thoughts a...beautifully written. YOu will be in my thoughts and prayers tonight! <BR/><BR/>Believe it or not we are still trying to get healthy over here!! I need to blog so bad but I am so tired and no energy. Plus my thing to upload my pics broke and I need to get another.<BR/><BR/>I love your get away idea!!! Let me know and I will be there, any excuse for a girls retreat and to meet some great ladies from the blog world. I seriously have more friends online than I do in town. It has been hard to meet people since we moved last year. I had such a great group of girlfriends in Oregon and I miss them so much.<BR/><BR/>Enough rambling. YOu are SuperWoman in my opinion!!!Mei Mei s and Mayhemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267201977228237756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-83664075103034996112009-03-07T22:13:00.000-06:002009-03-07T22:13:00.000-06:00Denise,Words cannot really convey what I want to s...Denise,<BR/><BR/>Words cannot really convey what I want to say tonight. My heart aches for your loss. I understand what it's like to have no control over your loved one's life, and to have to lean on the Lord to carry you through it. I am glad that he has not only carried you, but is lifting you up too. You are an inspiration to all of us and we love you and your sweet family!! Thank you so much for allowing us to be a part of it!<BR/><BR/>KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10369117008622884945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-59698574552168973892009-03-07T22:12:00.000-06:002009-03-07T22:12:00.000-06:00Love you all and praying for you.Love you all and praying for you.Rebecca Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16771407031976426906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-44376686024031700982009-03-07T21:58:00.000-06:002009-03-07T21:58:00.000-06:00Thank you for sharing your life with us. Sometimes...Thank you for sharing your life with us. Sometimes I laugh (ok, a lot of times!) and sometimes you sober me up to think about what is really important.<BR/><BR/>Praying for you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00139990886922103618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8338568744176253243.post-39647711161046764522009-03-07T21:49:00.000-06:002009-03-07T21:49:00.000-06:00What a beautiful testimony. Your family is in my ...What a beautiful testimony. Your family is in my prayers today.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05238076018297952148noreply@blogger.com