Comments on: August 24, 2010 http://localhost/2010/08/24/august-24-2010/ Reflections on Living at the End of Life - MDS and Leukemia Sat, 09 Oct 2010 13:56:10 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.28 By: flora wiegmann http://localhost/2010/08/24/august-24-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90437 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:49:15 +0000 http://www.ConstanceOre.com/?p=2202#comment-90437 Dear Connie,
It’s been literally years since I’ve last seen you in Seward, but I think the last time we got to take a walk together with the dog. (or was it dogs? Melina may have had hers with her as well). I was just in Portland with my parents, and you were in our thoughts. I have been thinking about all of the dinner parties I was present for at your house as a child attendee and how this probably is a big reason that I have such a love for entertaining. Cooking has always been something that I enjoyed and I was in such awe of your bread and pasta (oh those wonderful carbs) and as an adult, have been quite excited for challenges in the kitchen. I also have fond memories of choir classes/rehearsals and blame the Friday donut days for my addiction to them. Thanks, thanks for it all.
I wish for you comfort and joy, even with all that you’re going through now, and know that you are in my thoughts.
very best,
Flora

]]> By: Stacy Howell http://localhost/2010/08/24/august-24-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90435 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 19:04:57 +0000 http://www.ConstanceOre.com/?p=2202#comment-90435 Connie,

I was inquiring of your husband on the website when I found myself drawn to your page. As a nurse, I have truly enjoyed reading about your journey and seeing how wonderful your family is. May God grant you the strength and peace that only he can give.

May God bless you,

Stacy Howell

]]> By: Ben Baldus http://localhost/2010/08/24/august-24-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90425 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 19:01:52 +0000 http://www.ConstanceOre.com/?p=2202#comment-90425 Connie,

Our identities in God transcend our personal circumstances. I was struck by your comment about the young woman blowing by on her bike with a fleeting greeting. Recognition is cognition over and over again.

I resonate with your not wanting to be recognized. I was recently hospitalized due to a dumb accident and about the last thing I wanted was anyone other than maybe my pastor to see me.

You and Charles, together with your whole family, are in the prayers of the people at Trinity Episcopal Church, Marshall, MI. The Organist-Choirmaster has been known to play Charles pieces from time to time.

I’m always moved by the Bidding Prayer from the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at King’s College, Cambridge, by the late Eric Milner-White. I’m particularly taken where he references entering “the gates of larger life” which is something, in spite of much good that has come my way, for which I yearn.

You’re in my prayers, this day and always.

Ben Baldus

]]> By: Amy Ferguson http://localhost/2010/08/24/august-24-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90422 Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:44:42 +0000 http://www.ConstanceOre.com/?p=2202#comment-90422 LOVE from Maryville Aunt Connie!

:) :) :) :) :) :)

]]> By: Jerry Pfabe http://localhost/2010/08/24/august-24-2010/comment-page-1/#comment-90421 Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:10:15 +0000 http://www.ConstanceOre.com/?p=2202#comment-90421 Connie

Despite of all the suffering and harmful results that your sickness has brought to you, you continue to express a remarkable spirit and zest for life and good sense of humor, qualities that we have associated with you through the years.

I hope that your pain will diminish and that you’ll have peaceful and happy times with your family and friends.

May God grant you serenity and peace in these days.

Love

Jerry

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