tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post1652153782929707389..comments2024-02-23T20:03:41.543+11:00Comments on Clairey Hewitt: And how is your Mum?ClaireyHewitthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15709892778460619439noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-76540171260395737742012-11-25T15:30:16.462+11:002012-11-25T15:30:16.462+11:00I'm so sorry you've lost your dad, and yes...I'm so sorry you've lost your dad, and yes, the grief for your mum must be terrible. My stepfather died this year after a very short illness, and has left my mother utterly bereft and joyless. It doesn't help that I wasn't particularly close to him, so I can't offer the sort of comfort that comes from shared grief. It is pretty ghastly really. Just wanted to say she has started going to a group for widows/widowers and it helps a little I think. Maybe there is something like that around for your mum. I love your blog.SlapdashMamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395454257023289058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-71549144744841154532012-11-18T17:51:38.763+11:002012-11-18T17:51:38.763+11:00An excellent post of summing up some of the grievi...An excellent post of summing up some of the grieving process and finding out who your true friends are. It takes time and I find it's best to be kept busy.<br />Thank you for sharing your thoughts.Kazzienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-80741617728968482772012-11-15T12:26:56.683+11:002012-11-15T12:26:56.683+11:00I love the hammer idea. Thinking of you. I love the hammer idea. Thinking of you. Naomihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944798399375789864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-23066770562707711532012-11-14T13:33:59.499+11:002012-11-14T13:33:59.499+11:00Oh Claire I can't imagine how hard this is on ...Oh Claire I can't imagine how hard this is on you all. You are so right, all those little private moments they shared how hard would it be to just not have them anymore. Take care of you and your Mum. xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651116248452404269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-63890559042990500192012-11-14T11:49:39.202+11:002012-11-14T11:49:39.202+11:00Another beautiful post, Claire. You are very inspi...Another beautiful post, Claire. You are very inspiring to be able to articulate so well the shit sandwich you've been served and to find strength in those who will help your Mum. We're thinking of you all, especially your Mum, and you're right, how do we say 'happy birthday'?Larissa at The Bear & The Whalehttp://www.thebearandthewhale.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-74061768266561902772012-11-14T10:16:48.443+11:002012-11-14T10:16:48.443+11:00Hi Deb, I understand why you moved, I hope it help...Hi Deb, I understand why you moved, I hope it helped to lessen the sadder and sadder feeling and that you are starting to feel a little more comfort.Claireyhewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04848058653374768316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-32729210262338342422012-11-13T23:55:59.799+11:002012-11-13T23:55:59.799+11:00Mum died just over a year ago but when Dad died 5 ...Mum died just over a year ago but when Dad died 5 years ago the alzheimers had Mum in its grips and somehow I think this protected her from the grief. Doesn't matter how old we become, it's still awful to lose your parents. Their regrets is what weighs on me most. Your mother sounds like a tough little cookie, love the hammer pressie. xxBecci Swanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10318081753954844803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-41147096829133817512012-11-13T22:13:23.347+11:002012-11-13T22:13:23.347+11:00Oh hun! Glad your mum is finding strength, sending...Oh hun! Glad your mum is finding strength, sending you both love and hugs xxLoreenahttp://www.littleaussietravellers.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-42305196776494031742012-11-13T20:11:27.550+11:002012-11-13T20:11:27.550+11:00was thinking mum would like this,
Maybe let Ailz ...was thinking mum would like this, <br />Maybe let Ailz know you expect her to keep the hammer for 50 years! LOL<br />Lots of klove to you all (and a hug for Andy's lot too please)Dee (((HU( . Y . )GS)))https://www.blogger.com/profile/08833883930497821416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-2646650563431086552012-11-13T17:07:42.416+11:002012-11-13T17:07:42.416+11:00It's just over a year now since my dad passed ...It's just over a year now since my dad passed away and I still get asked the question. My brother and I lived in the capital of our State while mum was about 3hrs north. Fortunately she leads a busy life but we talk about dad and how we feel all of the time. We don't shy away from the topic. <br /><br />My mum's had an excellent support network and my dad was well-known in our small town. <br /><br />I've recently moved close by - I suspect my decision to move was partially because I've felt more alone and conscious of 'family' (I don't have my own, it's just me). <br /><br />I remember writing a post weeks and weeks after dad had passed and noting that I was just feeling sadder and sadder. <br /><br />It is a terrible time. <br /><br />xxxxxxDebhttp://debbish.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-16216328356988366422012-11-13T16:09:17.020+11:002012-11-13T16:09:17.020+11:00Beautiful post Claire, thank you for sharing - it ...Beautiful post Claire, thank you for sharing - it gives me more of an idea on how to be there for others who are grieving xCarlihttp://www.tinysavages.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-84135957635447417022012-11-13T09:34:41.437+11:002012-11-13T09:34:41.437+11:00With support like that, your Mum will come through...With support like that, your Mum will come through the other side!<br />I love that she chopped that tree down, I love that she sought out the chain saw and the lesson to learn how to use it. I love her strength and her willingness to keep on keeping on... your mum is amazing. She will be ok, one day <br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04255092825888473304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-71932350319166132762012-11-13T00:23:59.834+11:002012-11-13T00:23:59.834+11:00Summed it up perfectly Clairey Bear!! I will prin...Summed it up perfectly Clairey Bear!! I will print this out and read it to Mum (Aunty Julie) when I go over Thursday. She will be glad to know your Mum has such a wonderful support network.<br />Love you guys heaps. xoxoxShereenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-28746160058778586172012-11-12T23:51:55.155+11:002012-11-12T23:51:55.155+11:00Oh Claire, I only just caught up with your sad new...Oh Claire, I only just caught up with your sad news and I'm so terribly sorry to hear about you losing your Dad. I've read your last few posts and each has moved me to tears. I'm sure your Dad is following along wherever he is and would be proud.<br /><br />And I think a chain saw sounds very therapeutic - your Mum sounds wonderful.<br />Thinking of you all xxAmanda Kendlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05178108297108834609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-82608016139374135342012-11-12T22:55:49.159+11:002012-11-12T22:55:49.159+11:00The hammer idea is wonderful!! x The hammer idea is wonderful!! x Kate @ Our Little Sinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11138985147900557916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-39730749229349461392012-11-12T21:11:15.106+11:002012-11-12T21:11:15.106+11:00I love the hammer idea. I am SO happy your Mum - a...I love the hammer idea. I am SO happy your Mum - and you by proxy - have these people around, the real people who do things to help. Love to you my friend - today and every day. xxxCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556843852780239036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-39774831227927948802012-11-12T21:04:29.464+11:002012-11-12T21:04:29.464+11:00I love the hammer idea too Claire. I have meant to...I love the hammer idea too Claire. I have meant to write and send you my love and best wishes. Your Dad sounds like a wonderful man. Your Mum too. xxxxxRachael @Mogantoshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07284324325966835237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-53059026109899159892012-11-12T21:03:35.753+11:002012-11-12T21:03:35.753+11:00Tears. Thinking of you. And your mum. Heartbreakin...Tears. Thinking of you. And your mum. Heartbreaking & beautiful.<br />Heidi xoxoxoHeidi - Apples Under My Bedhttp://applesundermybed.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-42829620217906665692012-11-12T20:37:59.562+11:002012-11-12T20:37:59.562+11:00Oh Claire that is gorgeous. I had been thinking ab...Oh Claire that is gorgeous. I had been thinking about you and your family.....you have captured it beautifully and i am sure your mum is so grateful for her beautiful daughter xxthemodernparenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065613449533298829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-79555338201972033352012-11-12T20:34:02.086+11:002012-11-12T20:34:02.086+11:00So sorry for your loss..So sorry for your loss..Torkonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09941148825683125075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615960162747995029.post-57662332754534598172012-11-12T20:29:58.374+11:002012-11-12T20:29:58.374+11:00Oh Claire, such a beautiful post. So glad you have...Oh Claire, such a beautiful post. So glad you have some many people who know what to do. The hammer is a brilliant idea xCarolinehttp://www.presentimperfection.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com