Comments on: When You Can’t Offer a Guarantee, Cry About It

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:07:34 +0000

Lisa, what a tenderhearted poignant message. I think one of the most important things we can do is show up and be present.
I appreciate you sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 23:00:06 +0000

Oh Lisa, this story makes me so sad. I always feel so helpless when faced with human tragedy because I know there is no way I can fix it or take away that other person’s pain.

By: Barb Hegreberg

Barb Hegreberg — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:17:26 +0000

Oh Lisa, too often when tragedy strikes we are left bereft of how to help the hurting. The hurting may be myself, a loved one, or a stranger. I have found that the only answer is to step outside myself and let God guide my actions and reactions. Otherwise, I will put my foot in my mouth for sure.

GREAT POST!!

One Word #6

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:40:49 +0000

In reply to Jodee Schrlau. You're welcome, Jodee. I hope you have celebrated yourself well for 65!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:38:53 +0000

In reply to Michele Morin. I'm sorry that your friend is experiencing that, Michele. But I'm glad she has you to BE with her. Yes, the overlap of our words this year has been fascinating. I shouldn't have been so surprised by it since Human BEing is the fuller phrase for my word, after all.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:37:13 +0000

In reply to Joanne Viola. I'm thankful for my friends who have done this for me. Their quiet encouraging presence is so valuable!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:36:27 +0000

In reply to Cecelia Lester. I agree with you, Cecelia. Every loss is unique and we can't imagine all the emotions that another one is feeling; we can only listen and be present.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:34:35 +0000

In reply to Nancy Ruegg. I'm guilty of doing the same thing myself, Nancy. Our longing is to provide relief for our friends so the words often tumble out, but yes, they also often fail. Words can't fix some things but ears can help.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:33:29 +0000

In reply to Trudy. Thank you for your compassion for my friend and her daughter, Trudy. I've never met her daughter but we are attending a candlelight vigil next week for those lost to homicide and I would be honored if her daughter came and I got to meet her. It is definitely hard to make sense of so many incidents in life.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sat, 23 Sep 2023 14:31:08 +0000

In reply to Aritha. I appreciate your kind words, Aritha. Moments like these with my friend are holy ground to me.