Julie,
Thanks you for your beautiful and reflective post. We think of you and John so often & we keep you in our prayers. On this Thanksgiving Day, we wish you the love of your family, the love you had with John, the love of great memories, and the love of God who will keep you in HIS care. Both Steve and I send our love to you and your kids.
Steve & Jane
Dear Julie, Thank you for your profound reflection and sharing. I'm so touched by the immense love you and John expressed to each other throughout your lives together and how that love continues to inform your life. I trust it always will. I so appreciate your willingness to share glimpses into your journey with grief and loss, while finding joy and life along the way. Yes - stepping fully into what we fear, including difficult feelings, is absolutely what must be done. Know that I'm thinking of you on this day and wishing you love. Carol
Thanksgiving blessings to you and the entire Gardner clan, Julie. I think of you everyday. I walk along Magnolia bluff, look to Bainbridge Island, and send healing vibes and solace during periods of grief. May your holiday season be one of memories that not only make the heart ache, but bring joy in the feeling of true, enduring, indelible love. Here’s to this cornucopia of life - in all its phases and variations- ❤️
Hi Julie from far away Florida. Your toast to forgiveness is touching and well suited for this season when we remember more the birth of the Saviour who gives life to us all and is the principal of forgiveness. Patty and I wish you peace this season and hope you find all the richness of new life in snuggling with Arlo.
Ahhhhh, Julie, you are always so generous in expressing the fullness of your grief, your gratitude, your love, your hope. Thank you for sharing yourself this day . May it be filled with wonder. Love you.
What a beautiful and heartfelt Thanksgiving message, Julie. May the grace of peace be yours through this holiday season and beyond. It’s so good to hear what loving and supportive family and friends you have surrounding you. You are also an inspirational model for life, love and generosity. Bless you.
I love you, my friend...you have once again blessed us with your beautiful writing...thank you for sharing your journey...I hope our love and prayers will be strength and comfort to you, especially through this holiday season. And I'm with John (and Arlo, it seems), it's never too early for Christmas music!
Thanks you for your beautiful and reflective post. We think of you and John so often & we keep you in our prayers. On this Thanksgiving Day, we wish you the love of your family, the love you had with John, the love of great memories, and the love of God who will keep you in HIS care. Both Steve and I send our love to you and your kids.
Steve & Jane