tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post8573038907878773185..comments2023-11-11T23:38:40.663-08:00Comments on tangobaby: I Wouldn't Read This Post If I Were Youtangobabyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-53954843118278282182008-01-30T06:30:00.000-08:002008-01-30T06:30:00.000-08:00Hang in there, love.Hang in there, love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-29188845481935657682008-01-29T19:30:00.000-08:002008-01-29T19:30:00.000-08:00Dearest TB,I am just seeing this and I just wanted...Dearest TB,<BR/>I am just seeing this and I just wanted to say that my thoughts are with all of you. I hope he gets better soon. <BR/>Many hugs from both of us!<BR/>E&MMalenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04089837067720416320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-60919821032060548792008-01-29T13:35:00.000-08:002008-01-29T13:35:00.000-08:00Dear Maryam,Thank you so much for your gracious co...Dear Maryam,<BR/><BR/>Thank you so much for your gracious comment. I know that idea has been something that our family has talked about before, but my grandpa has not really wanted to talk into a tape recorder. Maybe there is a way we can make him feel more comfortable with that and capture some of his stories because memories will not last forever.<BR/><BR/>I have to tell you that I have been enjoying your blog for some time now, thanks to the introduction from Ms. Wellspring. I confided in her that someday I would love to visit you in your home/hotel in Marrakesh. Even just typing that word--Marrakesh--invokes dreams of orange blossoms and air thick with spices. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for visiting from across the sea and bringing some sunshine with you.tangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-17010714852569303952008-01-29T00:36:00.000-08:002008-01-29T00:36:00.000-08:00I thought I would stop by and say hello from Marra...I thought I would stop by and say hello from Marrakech, and I am so glad that I did. <BR/><BR/>I was wondering, to honor your grandfather and to keep his memory, whether you might not consider doing an oral life history for him. All it would take was some time to think of some questions (what was his proudest moment, what was his biggest challenge, etc) and a taperecorder. You said he was reserved but perhaps you could talk to him about it and I am sure it would make him feel valued. <BR/><BR/>This might be too much to think about right now but it would be so lovely to have, now and into the future.<BR/><BR/>Warmest wishes from across the sea.Maryam in Marrakeshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847860772735091153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-91097621504193152732008-01-28T15:54:00.000-08:002008-01-28T15:54:00.000-08:00The naked-truth of our past is often seen to be bo...The naked-truth of our past is often seen to be both bruised and fragile; - that's perhaps why we tend to keep still, sometimes for an eternity. <BR/><BR/>MilongaCat!24tangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00160141735905558386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-5570627151851430622008-01-28T14:12:00.001-08:002008-01-28T14:12:00.001-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Malevitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850833081606590926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-52010662981265010162008-01-28T14:12:00.000-08:002008-01-28T14:12:00.000-08:00Hey TB, just joining in the love, sending positive...Hey TB, just joining in the love, sending positive vibes your way. Take care, you tanguera in training, you!Malevitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850833081606590926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-75605834658022065332008-01-28T10:28:00.000-08:002008-01-28T10:28:00.000-08:00TB,Here is a big hug from the other side of the co...TB,<BR/><BR/>Here is a big hug from the other side of the country.NYC Tango Pilgrimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043109502403350971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-5850164347643164112008-01-28T10:24:00.000-08:002008-01-28T10:24:00.000-08:00Dear Tangobaby,Your grandfather is a lucky man to ...Dear Tangobaby,<BR/><BR/>Your grandfather is a lucky man to have such an amazing, loving, sensitive, talented granddaughter.I wish him a speedy recovery and brighter days!<BR/><BR/>xxxoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-55512055936481779272008-01-28T10:21:00.000-08:002008-01-28T10:21:00.000-08:00Dear lovelies,Coming back to my computer to see al...Dear lovelies,<BR/><BR/>Coming back to my computer to see all of you here made me tear up all over again, but this time it was happy, sweet crying. <BR/><BR/>What I realize about this world through you is that even though you and I might be thousands of miles away from each other, in different countries and you might even be asleep while I write this, is that goodness abounds and that people will always be there for each other. That we all have the same fundamental experiences, questions, fears. You truly helped me on a day where I felt quite lost and helpless.<BR/><BR/>I can also tell you for a fact that electric hugs do work. I am grateful to have each and every one from all of you sweet, dear people.<BR/><BR/>xotangobabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288974184200212536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-74286878175600778072008-01-28T10:10:00.000-08:002008-01-28T10:10:00.000-08:00TB, I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this. ...TB, I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this. Saying it's part of life does not make it any easier. But you should know that, regardless of your beliefs, your grandfather will always live on, each and every time you think of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-42440509759314676702008-01-28T09:51:00.000-08:002008-01-28T09:51:00.000-08:00thank you for sharing, you're so thoughtful & ado...thank you for sharing, you're so thoughtful & adorable even when you're in a place of hurting.<BR/>this made me cry all over again ~ i'm going thru a similar situation with my grandma {last grandparent} right now. found out this weekend they are putting her on hospice. i'm so glad i got to say goodbye to her a couple weeks ago, but it doesn't ease the confusion & sadness that goes along with such great loss. let's go have a fancy lunch today to honor our grandparents??studio wellspringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677911949552675775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-72800309892517756972008-01-28T08:23:00.000-08:002008-01-28T08:23:00.000-08:00Thinking of you and sending a virtual hug.Thinking of you and sending a virtual hug.miss tangohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08384836548169924513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-83496308052874880082008-01-27T19:04:00.000-08:002008-01-27T19:04:00.000-08:00I'm so sorry. Nothing to say but that I'm thinking...I'm so sorry. Nothing to say but that I'm thinking of you.Psychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05935891424482481666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-54682022003689587462008-01-27T15:27:00.000-08:002008-01-27T15:27:00.000-08:00Tangobaby, This is so sad, and I send my hugs. On...Tangobaby, This is so sad, and I send my hugs. One year ago I was dealing with my dad's illness and decline, and god it is hard, there just isn't much good about it, except to feel it makes us more human, deeper. How good that you are able to feel the love you have. It never goes away. Besos, EElizabeth Brintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814965814308408209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-21536536613796956492008-01-27T14:29:00.000-08:002008-01-27T14:29:00.000-08:00I know of no antidote to sadness, and for sure mak...I know of no antidote to sadness, and for sure making up stories at this very moment would not mean much and is below your standards. But if he asks you again what is to love in this old man, you may wish to talk to him about the lighthouses that are used to navigate the ships, and maybe for you, he, his life and the dynamics of your relationship is a powerful invariant lighthouse, and that you are absolutely panicked to think that you may have to go even in a small trip without the security of knowing that he is there for you.<BR/><BR/>Surely though you know that, painfully as it is, a lighthouse like this that has served you well for all these years, cannot and shall not desert you, and in it, you probably can be assured that you probably have found the immortality (with respect to as much as this relationship serves you) that you so much wished for, and for all these, "There are so many reasons to love this old man!". <BR/><BR/>Hopefully you will have an opportunity to articulate your thoughts to him, with feelings, glances, touching, kisses and hopefully with many words (in dialogue) as well. Hopefully you will be even able to celebrate yet one more time your relationship and drink a glass of wine (or whatever his and yours favored drinks are).<BR/><BR/>Until then, how nice to see you articulating shelf without boundaries. You are building a good life for you my dear. Your friend A.eurekargoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11680020060958762968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-81763480739147612752008-01-27T13:47:00.000-08:002008-01-27T13:47:00.000-08:00Here is a big electric hug:((((((((Tangobaby))))))...Here is a big electric hug:<BR/>((((((((Tangobaby))))))))<BR/><BR/>I don't think anything would really help much.msHedgehoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719152265628932122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-52059518689458155862008-01-27T12:30:00.000-08:002008-01-27T12:30:00.000-08:00I'm glad you wrote this, it sounds like your spiri...I'm glad you wrote this, it sounds like your spirit needed it. Your grandfather sounds wonderful. Whatever happens, keep writing, and know that the people in your life (in person or in blog) are here for you.<BR/>**HUG**Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934486166832062692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-24362606813884572672008-01-27T08:51:00.000-08:002008-01-27T08:51:00.000-08:00Write this post not only help you, but help me to ...Write this post not only help you, but help me to put in perspective some things happen in my life right now.<BR/>So thank you for open your heart. <BR/>Besos y un abrazo bien fuerte...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-91099818065334547272008-01-27T08:14:00.000-08:002008-01-27T08:14:00.000-08:00Isn't it strange that the ability to feel such pai...Isn't it strange that the ability to feel such pain over someone means that you feel such love for someone...<BR/>I hope that your world rights its axis soon and spins happily again.<BR/>:-)Debbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09194236468942331369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-68641715898585278452008-01-27T04:20:00.000-08:002008-01-27T04:20:00.000-08:00Dear tangobaby! I wish I was there to give you a b...Dear tangobaby! I wish I was there to give you a big hug!<BR/>Your grandpa is going to be fine. He has seen a lot pf things past him and he won't just go without a fight. And he is under expert hands...<BR/>So while he is not so well, do whatever you can to make yourself well, I know it's difficult but it won't make him any better see you badly!<BR/>I am sure tomorrow you'll come here to tell me that he is packing up to come back home!<BR/>;o)koolrickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12322560350770527634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-81487029558044205252008-01-27T01:24:00.000-08:002008-01-27T01:24:00.000-08:00Thanks for sharing Baby...sounds like he (and you)...Thanks for sharing Baby...sounds like he (and you) will be okay...my thoughts are with you both...have a great Sunday!AlexTangoFuegohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13021896615610939454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7254153824379805831.post-29878804595763763532008-01-27T00:40:00.000-08:002008-01-27T00:40:00.000-08:00My sweet...I'm so sorry this is hurting you right ...My sweet...I'm so sorry this is hurting you right now. Your grandfather sounds like a wonderful man, and you're such an angel. I wish you both love and peace.Red Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14826132596078871131noreply@blogger.com