Comments for Mary Potter Kenyon

Comment on Driving Miss Mary by Judith Robl

Judith Robl — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:39:16 +0000

Very often those who love us make provision for our benefit after they are gone. Sometimes it seems like they have a sixth sense about the impending separation. It certainly sounds as if David had an inkling that your life was about to change drastically.

You are a very much loved lady, a precious daughter of the King. And David is undoubtedly enjoying the presence of God in heaven – which makes a Ford Escape pale by comparison.

Comment on It’s Not About the Books… by Rebecca Carney - One Woman's Perspective

Rebecca Carney - One Woman's Perspective — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:29:50 +0000

Sending you huge hugs… It’s amazing how just the physical touch with an inanimate object that once belonged to someone we dearly loved gives us such a feeling of connection…something we can hold and hug…because we can’t hug the one we wish most to hug…

Comment on Is This Normal? by Amy

Amy — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:36:30 +0000

I think you are very normal! I think it is beautiful that you are wanting to talk about David. I love the fact that you loved your husband so much and still do. I see your talking of him as a sign of how wonderful your husband was. Kudos to you for grieving the way you need to, not the way others think you should.

Comment on Is This Normal? by Kelly

Kelly — Tue, 08 May 2012 02:48:17 +0000

I am so glad you are reading that book. We lost my mom to cancer two years ago at the age of 62 (much too young, like your David!), and my Dad received SO much comfort and wisdom from that specific book more than any of the many others he read. I read it, too, just to see things from his perspective, and it is very good. I’m so sorry you and your family have to travel this journey of grief. It is long, difficult, and unpredictable. You will feel happy some days down the road and then the most random thing will send you spiraling emotionally. But two years into the process, I can say that each day, each week, each month the pain starts to lessen a little bit and you start to MOSTLY feel happy/wistful when you are reminded of your loved one, rather than devastated. Blessings to you and your family.

Comment on How Are You? by Judith Robl

Judith Robl — Sun, 06 May 2012 11:35:26 +0000

My darling girl, you are healing. Everything you wrote is an evidence of your spirit to continue despite the facts. David is eternally a part of you, part of who you have become as a woman, a wife, a mother, and now a widow.

There will be events, moments, dates that will always bring the tears. That is perfectly normal. Nothing will ever be as it was before. You have come into a new reality. The secret – which is well known – is to move into this new reality, understanding that what might have been will not be. You will always be tender in those areas.

Functioning is your victory at this point. You ARE doing well – at least for this time in your life. Remember you are loved.

Comment on How Are You? by Becki Smith

Becki Smith — Sun, 06 May 2012 04:32:09 +0000

Comment on Never Far Away, Grief, Week Five by Kristi Paxton

Kristi Paxton — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:38:15 +0000

Again, you remind me to be thankful for the here and now. You warn me that this earthly life does not last. You renew my faith in love.

Comment on Wise Words From Winnie by Becki Smith

Becki Smith — Wed, 02 May 2012 18:30:11 +0000

exactly

Comment on Never Far Away, Grief, Week Five by Joan Kramer

Joan Kramer — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:59:51 +0000

Mary, I am there for you whenever you want to talk. I love to chat with you, even if you talk about how sad you feel. It doesn’t make me uncomfortable, maybe it’s because I’m a nurse and used to dealing with grief-but you never need to worry if I will get tired of hearing your story, because I won’t. Most women outlive their husbands; my neighbor ladies and I discuss that possibility and my next door neighbor lost her husband already at age 54. So we all realize that it is a very real possibility we will be widows. I’m luckier than most women, because I have learned to do so many things myself with my husband gone from home so much. It wouldn’t be as hard for me as it must be for you; must be overwhelming at times.
God will give you strength to deal with raising your children still at home, and handling household chores. Thankfully, you have a grown son and daughter and son in law close by. They will be a big help for you.
God bless you, and keep you dear sister.
Joan

Comment on Never Far Away, Grief, Week Five by zeta davidson

zeta davidson — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:27:25 +0000

Man, Mary, Does this ever sound like me five years ago. Time will help. After five weeks, others forget. After five years-you will never forget. This whole year is putting one foot in front of the other and keeping on going. You are so right. Zeta from Kansas City.