My thoughts are swirling with emotion and memory, in and out they come like a tide that swells then crashes on the beach and is slowly pulled back to the sea. The flood gate of who I am opens and endless water rushes forth, at a speed that I cannot contain. I am finding it very hard to post...my mind and heart are far away... drifting- drifting- eventually coming up for air on a distant shore that I have not walked upon.

Comments

[Parisbreakfasts]

Thinking of you at this difficult time...
xxCarolg

[cruststation]

Dear corey, I admire your commitment to post everyday in difficult circumstances. Hope this space provide you with strength, love and embrace -may our virtual hugs bring times of refreshing.

[Alina]

May that soothing light shine upon you and your loved ones.

[diana]

peace be with you.. xoxo

[karen cole]

Beautiful, beautiful, beautifully written.

[Sally]

Dear Corey, I wish I could gently wrap you all up in my arms. Thinking of you all and sending hugs and prayers.

Much love, Sally

[Sheila]

You are one of the stongest, yet most compassionate women I know. May your faith, and love of family sustain you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers..
love
Sheila
xx

[herhimnbryn]

My Dear One,

Your committment to posting every day has always amazed me and especially during this testing time for you and your beloved family.

If you can in all this, take some time for yourself, sit, be, breath deeply, walk, whatever.

My thoughts are with you.

[Pat]

Dear Corey, my heart goes out to you. My thoughts and prayers remain with you all.

Pat

[Deb Smithson]

Dear Corey,
I have walked in to join the circle of love surrounding you now. To say thank you for all of the the joy, the beauty, the laughter and even the tears you write of each day … You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. One day at a time ...
Deb
Toronto

[Redness]

Dearest Corey sending you much love, blessings and positive prayers to You and Yours ... now and always xxxx

[Boxwoodcottage]

Dear Corey I wish you and your family all the strength and love you'll need now and send over all my best wishes for your dear Dad!
I'm thinking of you!
Hugs Carol xox

[Elaine L.]

Corey,

I wanted to post to some words to a song that bring me comfort. It's "On Eagles Wings" by Michael Joncas. I'm thinking of the words in respect to your father and the next few days.

This is just part of it. . .

You who dwell in the shelter of the Lord,
Who abide in His shadow for life,
Say to the Lord, "My Refuge,
My Rock in Whom I trust."

Refrain
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

For to His angels He's given a command,
To guard you in all of your ways,
Upon their hands they will bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

Refrain
And He will raise you up on eagle's wings,
Bear you on the breath of dawn,
Make you to shine like the sun,
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.
And hold you in the palm of His Hand.

[Laura]

...Always in my thoughts and prayers.

[Bethany]

Keeping you close to my heart in daily prayers.
xxxooo

[Elaine L.]

Corey,

You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers and I know that God has a special place for all of his faithful and that his light is more beautiful and wonderous than any we could ever imagine.

~elaine~

[Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur]

I completely understand how you feel. Taking sometime for yourself right now would be a really good thing.

Prayers and Hugs! Nancy

[Elizabeth]

I simply want you to know that you and your dear family are in my heart, everyday. And each comment written here is a piece of all of our hearts, sent to strengthen you, to uplift you, to catch your tears, to understand your fears. And, post when you feel ready, when you feel the need for the therapy that posting gives you.

Peace be with you, dear Corey.

[Mary]

I continue to pray while you continue to stay strong.
Mary X

[Toni]

Dear Corey, I am at a loss for words, we love your family like our own, our prayers are with you.

[~Vicki]

My heart and prayers go out to you and your family. I went thru this with both my parents already and it's still impossible to express in words how difficult that was. Please don't feel you have to. We understand. xox

[Christine]

I have nothing new to add that others haven't already said...

so I'll just send (hugs)) your way. :)

[Just Plain Jane]

Me, too, all of the above. Trust that your readers will be waitingfor your return when the time comes. God bless.

[Papaya]

(((Corey)))I wish that you could feel the hugs I'm sending.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[Natalie]

Hello,

My name is Natalie, I am 28, single and I live in Canada. I came across your blog one day.....and I would like to tell you that it has blessed me. Blessed me when I need to relax, blessed me, when I need to be reminded of life's little pleasures.

Thank you for sharing your joys and struggles, as well as, the fun times, and the hard ones. Your children, your husband, your friends, the rest of your family, your neighbours and aquaintance's are all fortunate to have you in their lives.

Thanks again for all your sharing,

Natalie

[pam]

Corey, I found this poem for you, I hope it speaks to your heart as it does mine.

Calm me, my God, and keep me calm,
Soft resting on thy breast:
Soothe me with holy hymn and psalm
And bid my spirit rest.

-Horatius Bonar

I think of you often and pray for you, your dad and your family without ceasing.

[apt. a]

no stories, no advice...
I'm simply sending love *
prayers and
my heart....
xoxox

[Cindy]

May you feel sheltered by heaven today. . .

God bless you~
Cindy

[Massilianana]

I already wrote you don't have to post . We are here ,and we are with you . Thinking of you . Sending hugs up North to you ! Take care .

[julie christie leary]

Dear Friend...sending warm, comforting thoughts your way,

Julie

[Jill]

Whether you post or not, our prayers are still sent your way. In fact, I think they're coming from all directions! God be with you, and with your family here in CA and there in France.

[Leslie in SD]

Dear Corey,

I know you are going through an extremely difficult time; just remember you are loved with an everlasting love from above, which is with you always. And the number of comments you have received proves that many, many people are praying for you & your family, & sending you all the love they can. I wish I could be there to cry with you & give you hugs. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts & prayers.

[Miss Maddie's]

Like that beautiful rose climbing the wall, each bud shall open, the heady scent shall linger as the petals reach towards the sunlight.Then with the passage of time the petals will begin to fall but alas dear Corey there is another bud waiting to share its beauty too.
You have brought us laughter and made our eyes fill with tears.Let us bring you some strength at this difficult time.Your printed words are not needed, we shall share through spirit.
XO Susan

[marcie]

I have hundreds of angles I'm sending your way, can you see them? You and yours are in my prayers each day dear Corey.

[Donna O.]

Checking in on you and sending warm thoughts.
XO
D.

[Cindy]

Surrounding you with prayers . . .

God bless you~
Cindy

[martina]

Corey, hopeful thoughts and many prayers continue to be sent. Maybe you can go to your favorite childhood spot at your parents' place, out of earshot of your Mom. Take a big box of Kleenex and a teddy bear and just let it all out. A good cleansing cry session all by yourself is a good emotional release and necessary. Imagine us, your many friends, with our hands surrounding you. We all want to cushion you and give you support during this very difficult time.

[Carol in Mass.]

Praying for peace and strength. Let the waters of the sea buoy you. Float, rest as you need to... and do take care of yourself.
Carol

[Hasmin]

you're entitled to miss a post now and then, especially during this time. I'm giving you the tightest ((hug)). Thoughts and prayers always...

[Jules]

As singer Anna Nalick says..."Breath...just breath" and perhaps it will help you be a better swimmer on that distant shore...for you and your family.

[Mo'a]

I can imagine how you are feeling Corey...having gone through what you are with my Father and with my Mother also...they are still with me through the miracle of modern medicine and prayer.
I admire that you have been able to share with us how you are feeling and being so open, at a time when most people would stay in bed with the covers pulled over their head.
You, your Father and Family are in my prayers.

[andrea]

...sending love and prayers your way.
a.

[annie]

sending you love...
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

[Cre8Tiva]

corey i am drifting to that distant shore with you...it has been a devestating time on the other side of the country as well...i'll pray for you if you prsay for me...love, rebecca

[Sheila]

Let your heart and mind drift where they will. The body knows how to cope, if we let it.
Thinking of you and your family, and remembering you in my prayers.

[Mahala]

I've been following along and am hopeful for you and your family. My Mom is being put in a home this week because she has Leukemia and is in the final stage of Liver failure. She isn't given much time and I am just devastated, but grateful that I know and can get in quality visiting with her in these last days/weeks/months...boy months would be wonderful, but they give her less than that.
Anyway, my good thoughts, good wishes, prayers, healing thoughts are all sent you and your families way, and of course to your father.
Take care,
Mahala

[angie]

Just know that I am one of the many who think of you and your family and hope you find peace and comfort. Thank you for continuing to post such beautiful words that stretch beyond what you ever could have possibly intended to mean.

[dee/reddirtramblings]

You have been on my mind a lot lately. When I return home from the hospital which is only in the next town, and I can curl up with my kids or husband, I think of you so far away from yours.

I also just finished Almost French by Sarah Turnbull, and throughout the reading, I thought of you. Of course, you seem very different women, different nationalities even, but some of her reflections reminded me of your lovely blog. I've wondered if you've read it.~~Dee

[Dawn]

xoxo
Dawn

[frenchgardenhouse]

I so totally agree with Constance. We will continue to hold you and yours in our thoughts and prayers. If you don't post for awhile, that's okay, too, dear.
xo Lidy