tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post2093882722903776304..comments2023-10-28T04:39:52.536-05:00Comments on "Hold my hand" A social worker's blog: Merry Christmas, LucyHold my hand: a social worker's bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06283197748791227012noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-75882710491290001192011-12-29T16:30:16.668-06:002011-12-29T16:30:16.668-06:00A very sad yet lovely story. I hope you and your ...A very sad yet lovely story. I hope you and your family had a very happy and peaceful Christmas Doris. My best wishes to you for a happy New Year!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07524878248746427258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-77400762403562258832011-12-29T15:45:29.650-06:002011-12-29T15:45:29.650-06:00''Just another well written heartfelt stor...''Just another well written heartfelt story of one truly brave woman.<br /><br />You sweetie, are a treasure!<br /><br />God bless and have yourself a fantastic New Year!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-30436980299679639912011-12-28T16:39:14.530-06:002011-12-28T16:39:14.530-06:00We all have our stories, our hurts and our darknes...We all have our stories, our hurts and our darknesses - it isn't having them that matters - its how we choose to deal with them.<br />The Blessings of the peace of Christmas to youMairie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17663275897097146508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-56609087773604687482011-12-27T15:43:17.570-06:002011-12-27T15:43:17.570-06:00Such a beautiful story, and one that has been play...Such a beautiful story, and one that has been played out repeatedly in so many families. Those adult children who actually decide to stay to help are a great source of inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-2503298829536271762011-12-27T15:39:27.422-06:002011-12-27T15:39:27.422-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776543447959636360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-364564343193200982011-12-26T14:24:26.908-06:002011-12-26T14:24:26.908-06:00What a heavy burden to carry all those years. So g...What a heavy burden to carry all those years. So glad she found healing. I wonder if her dad was ever able to acknowledge what he did and ask forgiveness.Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051735579638637382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-39031428326151273822011-12-25T09:20:00.787-06:002011-12-25T09:20:00.787-06:00Merry Christmas, Doris.
I live in a retirement com...Merry Christmas, Doris.<br />I live in a retirement community, that place before the nursing home or hospice. The stories here are so varied and rich. For me, each is a lesson I will learn. I feel blessed. Some adult children abuse their parents, some visit every day, some treat them like a bother, some cry everytime they hug them good-bye. I look at those who have not grown and become better Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-72022423415436357182011-12-24T11:08:30.975-06:002011-12-24T11:08:30.975-06:00Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Doris.May the...Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year Doris.May the divine light of this moment brightens your life ever. God bless.cyclopsevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11440123931878867581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-26943424614377915162011-12-24T09:00:41.436-06:002011-12-24T09:00:41.436-06:00Wow! What a difficult thing Lucy had to deal with....Wow! What a difficult thing Lucy had to deal with. Mr. Brown should have been thankful to have had such a forgiving daughter. <br /><br />Merry Christmas and have a wonderful New Year.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://wrotebyrote.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Wrote By Rote</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-29993503085236115002011-12-23T14:01:13.736-06:002011-12-23T14:01:13.736-06:00Hello
Beautiful story .... makes us think ..........Hello<br /><br />Beautiful story .... makes us think ....... Congratulations<br />Thank you for being part of my blog.<br />Merry Christmas and 2012 with great health,<br />peace and love.<br />Regards,<br /><br />André Tavares.André Tavareshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687862061180257656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-62844410045756431082011-12-23T08:10:59.781-06:002011-12-23T08:10:59.781-06:00What a sad story. Lucy is an amazing woman and I, ...What a sad story. Lucy is an amazing woman and I, too, will think of her over Christmas.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing, Doris. Merry Christmas to you and yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05938431508430656253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-37819520010503477952011-12-22T16:26:35.192-06:002011-12-22T16:26:35.192-06:00Oh Doris... your insight into the world of caring ...Oh Doris... your insight into the world of caring goes beyond that of a normal person. What a heart and a story!<br /><br />Jube is wishing you the Merriest Christmas of them all. :)<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jules @ Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-89964273376365247922011-12-21T12:36:31.686-06:002011-12-21T12:36:31.686-06:00Thanks for sharing this story Doris - we often fai...Thanks for sharing this story Doris - we often fail to realise the burdens some carry. Hats off to all those like Lucy.<br /><br />Merry Christmas.<br /><br />Anna :o]hyperCRYPTICalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11967085628384237933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-64018683287750785122011-12-20T06:53:04.345-06:002011-12-20T06:53:04.345-06:00I admire Lucy. May her life be peaceful ev...I admire Lucy. May her life be peaceful evermore.<br /><br />Merry Christmas Doris. You are such a sensitive personAmritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04887884977787790642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-44332336574371525142011-12-20T03:29:52.728-06:002011-12-20T03:29:52.728-06:00If you don't forgive the horrible things peopl...If you don't forgive the horrible things people have done to you...then you carry the burden of them with you no matter where you go. It's like they win. You never forget what they did, but learning to forgive is like tossing that heavy burden on the side of the road. Your path is lighter. They can't hurt you any more.<br /><br />Wonderful story. She's a woman I'd love toRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-81561962345438137002011-12-19T18:31:52.821-06:002011-12-19T18:31:52.821-06:00What a sad story. Unfortunately, there are so many...What a sad story. Unfortunately, there are so many stories like this and nobody knows about it. Thank you for sharing this story.<br />Best wishes for the holidays and the new year.Claudia Zurchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00302024950570710809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-2475785099418502362011-12-19T14:28:13.233-06:002011-12-19T14:28:13.233-06:00Wow! It says so much about Lucy that she was still...Wow! It says so much about Lucy that she was still there for her Dad after what he had done to her. Now THAT is the sort of spiritual living and forgiving that Jesus and Saint Paul were trying to teach us.<br /><br />Lady Doris, I'm glad you're back. You didn't show up on my dashboard for the longest time.<br /><br />A joyful Christmas to you and your entire family, my friend. You do Stephen T. McCarthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249125637725791567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-51791214894258076542011-12-19T13:54:04.865-06:002011-12-19T13:54:04.865-06:00Such a strong woman! Thanks for sharing her story....Such a strong woman! Thanks for sharing her story.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606687719768606817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-21103599794530798122011-12-19T10:20:28.155-06:002011-12-19T10:20:28.155-06:00my thoughts and prayers go to Lucy.
Merry Christm...my thoughts and prayers go to Lucy.<br /><br />Merry Christmas.<br />sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-62860437696178749052011-12-19T09:39:14.227-06:002011-12-19T09:39:14.227-06:00I've missed you! Thank you for stopping by and...I've missed you! Thank you for stopping by and sharing your own personal story with me. You do understand the fear and stress and that helps:) <br />My father is in hospice care now and he too was an alcoholic and not the nicest man around. I struggle with my emotions toward him and last saw him two years ago while he was out again of the nursing home. I've told my mother I prefer not to Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-13059835398880805942011-12-19T01:51:36.538-06:002011-12-19T01:51:36.538-06:00Beautiful lyrics, Christmas is endearing,
These da...Beautiful lyrics, Christmas is endearing,<br />These days I wish peace and happiness come to your house.<br />Happy Holidays!.<br />a hug.Ricardo Miñanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04298789609533922574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-26277315281405567602011-12-18T23:26:05.867-06:002011-12-18T23:26:05.867-06:00A very special story. You are in a special positio...A very special story. You are in a special position to help people--talk to them. Most have no idea what people are really dealing with. I can't imagine her jumbled emotions as she dealt with her dad's death.Mary L. Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295245391337869803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-47100145584169637172011-12-18T22:55:30.700-06:002011-12-18T22:55:30.700-06:00Thank's for sharing such a touching story. Luc...Thank's for sharing such a touching story. Lucy is a strong woman and so are you. I don't believe I could be a social worker.Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168273312704732896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-63428684861854467612011-12-18T22:52:13.641-06:002011-12-18T22:52:13.641-06:00Thank you for sharing this story of pain, secrets,...Thank you for sharing this story of pain, secrets, and forgiveness. Molestation doesn't happen because of drunkenness and it may have occurred to others in the family.<br />Lucy's courage to forgive ensures that she is well on her way to peace and she has made room for joy to fill her up. I pray for Lucy's brothers to find peace also.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925934256050681032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5933357007596623587.post-30027570005569471912011-12-18T14:59:05.407-06:002011-12-18T14:59:05.407-06:00Another beautiful, poignant story, Doris, and so p...Another beautiful, poignant story, Doris, and so perfect for the Christmas season with its themes of family pain, secrets, forgiveness, loss and relief. Thank goodness you were there for Lucy and able to hear her painful, mixed feelings about her father. It must have been invaluable in helping her make that transition to a new life without him.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.com