Comments on: People We Lost in 2016 and Last Words

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 21:42:54 +0000

In reply to Carol. Yes, I think Christmas is an especially hard time of year when you've recently lost someone close to you. :( I remember the first Christmas without either of my parents (2010) as being particularly hard.

By: Carol

Carol — Fri, 23 Dec 2016 06:06:35 +0000

It is always sobering to reflect on those whom we’ve lost – Especially nearing Christmas-time. I appreciate your focus here!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:47:30 +0000

In reply to Mary Geisen. Your dad sounds like a wonderful man, Mary. I know you will miss him. I pray that your memories with him will remain strong!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:44:04 +0000

In reply to Lesley. Dallas Willard is quite an inspirational author. If you get to read any of his books, I don't think you'll be disappointed!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 19:43:32 +0000

In reply to Jean Wise. Yes, I wonder, too, what my last words will be. Absolutely no guesses! Merry Christmas to you, too, Jean.

By: Mary Geisen

Mary Geisen — Wed, 21 Dec 2016 17:31:35 +0000

Thank you for this look back as we move forward into 2017. There are so many more famous people who died this year but none as special to me as my dad. He grew up in the same era as John Glenn and was also 95 when he passed this August. I miss him dearly but the life lessons he left behind are now a beautiful legacy that I hope to pass on too.

Merry Christmas, Lisa!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 22:18:04 +0000

It does seem like we’ve lost a lot of famous people this year. I like the example of Dallas Willard remaining thankful until the end. I’ve heard his name before but never read any of his books so I’ll have to check them out.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:56:09 +0000

Does make you stop and think. I wonder what our last words would be? I often am intrigued by the inscriptions on tombstones – imagine leaving something full of wisdom and/or wit for the ages. Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, Lisa!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:16:25 +0000

In reply to Beverley. Exactly. I know my mom and dad are much better where they are, too. That brings me comfort and definitely gives me hope.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 21:15:42 +0000

In reply to Sherry Stahl. Thanks, Sherry. It's always so sobering to look back over a year and see who all died, not only in our own relationships, but worldwide. Reminds us that we're not meant to be here forever!