tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post8014269466848496637..comments2023-05-07T00:56:03.075-05:00Comments on Pieces from my scrapbag..: Do you know....Finnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17677133672404343036noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-26768689782838868852011-07-28T16:37:13.077-05:002011-07-28T16:37:13.077-05:00Like trees in the forest, when the wind blows thei...Like trees in the forest, when the wind blows their branches move in unison; they are all connected at the roots. What a sad thing that this young man saw no one out there to cling to when his wind blew so hard. I know what tragedy feels like but I have always had the things necessary to get me by; faith and hope. I try to smile at everyone I see and tell them hello and or good morning when I am out on my daily walk. You never know what is going on in their day and your smile and cheery attitude may be just that flicker of light that makes their candle shine...<br /><br />In happier thoughts I really enjoyed seeing your photos and reading your blog, the parts I had time to anyway. :-->)Sharon Dallmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14803198026404456133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-22073490032857070152011-05-28T13:25:35.888-05:002011-05-28T13:25:35.888-05:00How sad for you, the family and the valley. He wi...How sad for you, the family and the valley. He will be missed.Sweet Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051024938738245495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-56055620740168132892011-05-27T19:33:25.518-05:002011-05-27T19:33:25.518-05:00I am sorry for the loss of this young man and his ...I am sorry for the loss of this young man and his dreams. I am sorry for the cost to the community. I am sorry someone came up with the idea of "big box stores". I am really sorry more people do not support their smaller, more intimate community businesses.Purple Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09614300010193583324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-87808918042233628452011-05-26T19:47:15.880-05:002011-05-26T19:47:15.880-05:00A wonderful heart wrenching post. The economy see...A wonderful heart wrenching post. The economy seems to be affecting many families in many different ways. We had a single mom working nights next door. Her 9 year old son committed suicide last month. He was alone all the time, and I guess he just couldn't take it anymore. Sad thing is, his mom was quitting her night job in two more days. All so very very sad.Rhonda https://www.blogger.com/profile/06004303970552240872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-38987479896423011462011-05-24T15:34:14.337-05:002011-05-24T15:34:14.337-05:00Finn, what a wonderful post and a wonderful tribut...Finn, what a wonderful post and a wonderful tribute to that young man. I am glad you wrote this even though the topic is sad and your sadness and frustration is very evident. We all need to be reminded that we are part of something not just alone in this world. Our every action affects someone else. We may not know it at the time or ever but we are all part of everyone else.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03731927468302848024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-34520023960760714892011-05-23T14:32:28.805-05:002011-05-23T14:32:28.805-05:00It hurts to watch our young people struggle so in ...It hurts to watch our young people struggle so in this economy. Just a young man trying to make his way. I can't imagine the overwhelming feelings he had that led him to his decision. Big business doesn't seem to see the face of this. I'm sorry for you and your town.McIrish Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04636354235693444855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-76102589871659971942011-05-22T02:09:28.287-05:002011-05-22T02:09:28.287-05:00Such a sad situation; even sadder knowing that he ...Such a sad situation; even sadder knowing that he thought there was no other way out. Saddest that my nephew clings to life by a thread, an innocent victim of nature, while someone so healthy shuns the gift of life. <br /><br />What can one say?Stephanie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01613883248899266708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-66733211254300865442011-05-21T08:00:02.086-05:002011-05-21T08:00:02.086-05:00Just sad for his family, those who knew him, his c...Just sad for his family, those who knew him, his customers and employees.<br /><br />I can sorta understand what you are going thru. The loss of life with the tornadoes recently has me questioning why and how could that happen. What could God's plan possibly be. Could this have been prevented.Linda Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12585942908710656032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-77555197364691014592011-05-21T02:19:09.002-05:002011-05-21T02:19:09.002-05:00I am so sorry tor your community, Finn. Losing any...I am so sorry tor your community, Finn. Losing anyone before their time is sad, and even sadder when it happens by their own hands.Nina Lise@Mrs Moenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04943912994076653225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-89204241421641750682011-05-21T02:17:35.979-05:002011-05-21T02:17:35.979-05:00The younger generation (stop sniggering!) are tryi...The younger generation (stop sniggering!) are trying their hardest to make it in an ever more difficult financial climate. I feel so sorry for them, watching them try so hard, to no avail. I'm dreading it when DD leaves lycée in 2 years.<br /><br />I hope someone picks up the reins and reopens the store. Small communities like yours need it. Not the huge out of town shopping malls.<br /><br />Big hugs dear friend.Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09344963200919601488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-30803213236683283522011-05-20T23:24:01.522-05:002011-05-20T23:24:01.522-05:00Finn,
As always, a reflective poignant post filled...Finn,<br />As always, a reflective poignant post filled with love and caring for a young man who could not see that there were some alternatives for him.<br />So sad for his family and friends and for your community. <br />My sincere condolences for all that lost Kyle.<br />Warmest regards,<br />Annaquiltmom annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976120921532056369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-72231237524735954852011-05-20T20:41:03.087-05:002011-05-20T20:41:03.087-05:00How truly sad to lose such a person. The world is ...How truly sad to lose such a person. The world is a little worse off for it.Doloreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00013261733996949731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-36280421555200294722011-05-20T20:18:17.366-05:002011-05-20T20:18:17.366-05:00I'm sad with you.I'm sad with you.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15208479319934460737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-62951168152176220172011-05-20T19:30:11.276-05:002011-05-20T19:30:11.276-05:00How profoundly sad for this young man. I agree wi...How profoundly sad for this young man. I agree with every word and I totally agree with what Julie in the Barn said. Sending warm hugs to you dear friend.Scrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-27491397947684232082011-05-20T19:09:28.195-05:002011-05-20T19:09:28.195-05:00Buying locally, shopping locally, doing as much bu...Buying locally, shopping locally, doing as much business as possible locally is absolutely crucial.<br /><br />There are so many deep factors here. Going bankrupt doesn't make you kill yourself but not believing you still live a life of value and live it without pain, inside and out, does. Depression and suicide have wracked the lives of so many families in America throughout so many era's. <br /><br />It is a miracle when we have the strength to keep going even when we have given up on life and living in all ways. His own personal pain is now over, but the lives of all who loved him and whose lives, like yours, that he touched are still impacted forever. There but for the grace of God for all of us, Finn.<br /><br />Big, big hug for the people of you town and for you and your family who knew him.Michele Bilyeuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979296861999606692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-78331721048526546792011-05-20T18:24:34.440-05:002011-05-20T18:24:34.440-05:00This is so sad, Finn. This insane Randian view tha...This is so sad, Finn. This insane Randian view that everyone should quit expecting help and just think only of themselves that has engulfed so many in our country is so depressing. We must overcome this pervasive shelfishness and restore a sense of community somehow. I mourn the loss of this young man who lost hope.Julie in the Barnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18147114606468287519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-77647721963666024102011-05-20T17:52:38.239-05:002011-05-20T17:52:38.239-05:00This post wrenched my heart. My prayers for Kyle&#...This post wrenched my heart. My prayers for Kyle's family and your community as each individual reels from this tragedy.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-87806809243810023142011-05-20T17:09:03.639-05:002011-05-20T17:09:03.639-05:00Oh dear Finn, I am so so sorry. For you, for him ...Oh dear Finn, I am so so sorry. For you, for him and his family and loved ones, for me------for all of us. It seems as if living in today's world just takes more energy and fight than some of us feel we have left to give. I am so sad for all of you. Sending quilted hugs to wrap you and Ms. Ebby in. With love, AngieAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10386388066709376768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-66368631893004812742011-05-20T17:01:28.765-05:002011-05-20T17:01:28.765-05:00OH, Finn...what sad news. Wish I could hug you, I...OH, Finn...what sad news. Wish I could hug you, I know that those children we hug to our hearts are just as important as the ones from our wombs....so sorry.julieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509047751868460895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-24234449549540602062011-05-20T16:24:39.819-05:002011-05-20T16:24:39.819-05:00This loss is like a part of you died also....such ...This loss is like a part of you died also....such a tragedy! Does this mean the store will close the doors?<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585878295754436629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14458986.post-76091125981838656092011-05-20T16:22:48.699-05:002011-05-20T16:22:48.699-05:00How sad for Kyle's family and your town.How sad for Kyle's family and your town.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393395003479822301noreply@blogger.com