tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post3448372674351200130..comments2023-10-24T17:19:31.391-04:00Comments on Laundry Hurts My Feelings: An Anniversary—What Jack KnewJoann Mannixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11163491824085428085noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-2719487522788906892012-04-15T19:12:55.807-04:002012-04-15T19:12:55.807-04:00Oh, I am in tears here. This is a beautifully touc...Oh, I am in tears here. This is a beautifully touching post and a wonderful tribute to your father. <br />My Dad died when I was 18 and I remember that day so vividly sometimes it is like I am reliving it. <br />It's strange how even though time passes, the intensity of the loss doesn't. <br />Thank you so much for these eloquent words.Juliahttp://elatedexhaustion.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-88770810354098028312012-04-13T00:05:03.056-04:002012-04-13T00:05:03.056-04:00This stunning, pure love.
(And ohmyheart, so very...This stunning, pure love.<br /><br />(And ohmyheart, so very beautifully written.)<br /><br />You don't have to tell me twice about the stars, will do tonight - for the two of you.Galit Breenhttp://theselittlewaves.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-16991624647807768572012-04-11T21:12:12.910-04:002012-04-11T21:12:12.910-04:00So beautiful. I love his advice, sounds like stuff...So beautiful. I love his advice, sounds like stuff my mom would say.Mercy Langillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707857497422089004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-309609790363416782012-04-11T16:44:19.684-04:002012-04-11T16:44:19.684-04:00Oh dear. I'm crying. But I'm crying as m...Oh dear. I'm crying. But I'm crying as much from the beauty of it as I am from the sadness of it. What a wonderful dad you have.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-34982864753565136382012-04-10T19:46:43.866-04:002012-04-10T19:46:43.866-04:00You are such a wonderful writer, Joann. Such a be...You are such a wonderful writer, Joann. Such a beautiful post.<br /><br />I know your Dad is smiling down on you and proud as ever.<br /><br />Sending virtual hugs to you and your family.<br /><br />XOSteph in Tampahttp://www.havestephwilltravel.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-75413402205106725912012-04-09T14:54:19.061-04:002012-04-09T14:54:19.061-04:00Beautiful post Joann. I will try to remember some ...Beautiful post Joann. I will try to remember some of Jack's lessons. The chocolate part I have down pat! I will look up to the stars tonight and tomorrow night. Tomorrow is my father's birthday. I miss him.Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-38759449894613140782012-04-08T20:40:58.181-04:002012-04-08T20:40:58.181-04:00Lovely touching post.. thanks for sharing! Made me...Lovely touching post.. thanks for sharing! Made me think of and miss my grandfather very much as reminded me of him....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883394577835241921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-79656777410259145152012-04-08T02:45:37.091-04:002012-04-08T02:45:37.091-04:00--Beautiful & Heartbreaking at the same time.
...--Beautiful & Heartbreaking at the same time.<br /><br />You "WILL" be together once again, Dear.<br /><br />Happy Resurrection ( Easter ) <3 XxxxMy Inner Chickhttp://myinnerchick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-35150938455473272692012-04-07T17:55:55.232-04:002012-04-07T17:55:55.232-04:00I love how you ended with the phrase a bushel and ...I love how you ended with the phrase a bushel and a peck... my great grandmother used to say that all the time!<br /><br />I always celebrate my Dad's passing on Memorial Day - it was the week we used to go to Nantucket and sit on the beach, look at the vast ocean, listen to birds and cast for bluefish. I always think it's more fitting an anniversary than January and I like May a whole lot better. Your Dad sounds like he was just like mine, the very best.Meg at the Members Loungehttp://designsbymeg.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-54601717123575284042012-04-07T09:35:10.002-04:002012-04-07T09:35:10.002-04:00Man...I hope my daughter feels that way about HER ...Man...I hope my daughter feels that way about HER dad.<br /><br />Thanks for the stories!Hulknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-44430121445903220942012-04-06T21:59:04.605-04:002012-04-06T21:59:04.605-04:00I crave the stories of others who endure Grand Can...I crave the stories of others who endure Grand Canyon loss. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous, detailed, heartbreaking, encouraging story.Cupcake Murphyhttp://oddgoodtrue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-3310021186033245042012-04-06T21:09:50.311-04:002012-04-06T21:09:50.311-04:00Such a great post. And not a surprise after readi...Such a great post. And not a surprise after reading what a great man he was. Greatness is genetic, I am certain!JoAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548653968066971599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-2638158914640518112012-04-06T12:04:29.121-04:002012-04-06T12:04:29.121-04:00I enjoyed this entry so much, Joann. I too fell to...I enjoyed this entry so much, Joann. I too fell to the floor when receiving shockingly bad news of my mother's health; and my body did what it needed to do, regardless of what I thought. And the pain of losing her, almost seven years ago now, doesn't really go away. It just goes underground and resurfaces whenever it damn well feels like it. <br /><br />Your dad sounds lovely, lovely, lovely. No wonder you miss him.Blondi Blathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656970490122824720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-67283718227521490322012-04-06T11:43:20.832-04:002012-04-06T11:43:20.832-04:00Oh friend. This is a wonderful Wonderful post. I h...Oh friend. This is a wonderful Wonderful post. I hope that the day brings nothing but good memories. Live in those. <br /><br />Bug virtual hugs & chocolate.MommaKisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09443553798728370645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-55631490556574105492012-04-06T10:42:28.828-04:002012-04-06T10:42:28.828-04:00He sounds like such a beautiful soul.
I love that ...He sounds like such a beautiful soul.<br />I love that his lesson is to not play with fireworks. Cracks me up.<br />The fact that your daughter took him as her favourite thing in the whole wide world had me crying.<br />He was so very special.<br />I am so so so sorry for you loss sweet friend.<br />Know that you'll be in my heart xoxoKimberlyhttp://makemommysomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-67808837245183039162012-04-06T09:24:07.268-04:002012-04-06T09:24:07.268-04:00I'm a big blubbering mess right now. Your word...I'm a big blubbering mess right now. Your words are so beautiful and so touching and such a wonderful tribute to your father. He seems like such a wonderful man. (& he had a great name!)<br />This post stuck a chord with me because my Father in Law has been having some heath issues lately, and I worry constantly about him leaving us too soon. He, like your father is so close to my kids, especially Jack, that I ache inside if I let my mind wonder into that "what if" place. That is exactly why I try and turn my worries into a greater appreciation for everyday we have together.<br />Sending you a big hug in this tough day!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11988389181252731768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-90873006090812317532012-04-06T08:27:22.278-04:002012-04-06T08:27:22.278-04:00I just want you to make this post into one of the ...I just want you to make this post into one of the self made books that Walgreen's and blog2book lets you do. Just this one post: and the pictures. <br /><br />A copy for everyone. <br /><br />Beyond words wonderful.<br /><br />And I am deeply, deeply sorry for your aching heart that is palpable from over here.Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609629888008025050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-38297432316971300002012-04-05T21:39:13.837-04:002012-04-05T21:39:13.837-04:00Love you!Love you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-12735683740825898722012-04-05T18:13:45.732-04:002012-04-05T18:13:45.732-04:00What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.
S...What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful person.<br /><br />Sending you hugs. I know it's hard without him.Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05467164195744234746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-91150481996769030472012-04-05T16:57:24.485-04:002012-04-05T16:57:24.485-04:00What a lovely post. I'm teary-eyed. You haved ...What a lovely post. I'm teary-eyed. You haved a special angel. <br /><br />xxooChristine Macdonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139820957031345995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-34025345634108735762012-04-05T12:46:11.454-04:002012-04-05T12:46:11.454-04:00That is just so soul-stirringly beautiful and hear...That is just so soul-stirringly beautiful and heart felt Miss Joann. What a wonderful man. What a wonderful life. You are the testament to his living. I had such a similar experience with my grandmother passing away complete with the mistaken identity phone call and the buckling knees. Thank you for sharing this story with us Joann. Find your 'something good' today. Enjoy the day.<br />ErinTesoriTrovatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12771359288546654791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-6992158058415008632012-04-05T12:06:40.299-04:002012-04-05T12:06:40.299-04:00What a wonderful tribute to your amazing dad. I&#...What a wonderful tribute to your amazing dad. I'm sure he loved it, and is still basking in the glow. He must have been so proud of you all.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-90061873312566162522012-04-05T10:55:30.085-04:002012-04-05T10:55:30.085-04:00This is beautiful. You write so wonderfully about...This is beautiful. You write so wonderfully about your family...your love and their amazingness just shine through every single word. <br /><br />And I had a little shock of recognition here, because I too lost my beloved dad suddenly, far too soon (isn't it always far too soon, though), with my husband getting the unenviable task of telling me. 19 years later, I still miss him daily.Kate Geisenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11854561265520868538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-65160693528072715902012-04-05T10:42:54.200-04:002012-04-05T10:42:54.200-04:00Oh Sweetie. What a wonderful post. Your love and...Oh Sweetie. What a wonderful post. Your love and appreciation come out. You write so achingly beautifully.Bossy Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12568355839499622409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-323746891853175496.post-48597050151290977272012-04-05T10:35:12.163-04:002012-04-05T10:35:12.163-04:00I definitely teared up, a lot. What a beautiful po...I definitely teared up, a lot. What a beautiful post. I wish I had some amazing to say-but I can't find the right words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com