tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post3489639418698745762..comments2024-03-28T03:21:53.904-04:00Comments on The Write Conversation: My Father’s GiftEdie Melsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03902312441667526147noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41971027693140111542015-12-15T02:24:46.244-05:002015-12-15T02:24:46.244-05:00I love you too, and I know you've got a lot on...I love you too, and I know you've got a lot on your mind. But know that my family is praying for you, and tell us what you need. I wish I lived closer, but may God comfort your heart and be with you and your loved ones. This was a special post about your dad. He sounds legendary, and I look forward to meeting him one day. Katy Kauffmanhttp://lighthousebiblestudies.com/katy-kauffman-blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-65129972313483291432015-12-09T20:06:42.516-05:002015-12-09T20:06:42.516-05:00So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. ...So very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Thank you for sharing a glimpse of his life through this beautiful tribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-4008206979019066012015-12-07T12:45:01.230-05:002015-12-07T12:45:01.230-05:00Your words about your dad are beautiful, Edie. Whe...Your words about your dad are beautiful, Edie. When I read this, I recalled running into you a month ago at Atlanta Bread and hearing you say your NaNoWriMo start would be delayed because you were helping your parents. That touched me--to see the way you put them first without any complaints. You have honored your father and loved well. My heart and prayers are with you.Beth Saadatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02714466010215082644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45443393447673384912015-12-07T05:52:36.679-05:002015-12-07T05:52:36.679-05:00Sending you much love, Edie. I didn't realize ...Sending you much love, Edie. I didn't realize that your beautiful photography was a glimpse of your father's talent, too. Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-7726866835282792452015-12-07T02:28:18.315-05:002015-12-07T02:28:18.315-05:00I'm so sorry, Edie. This post is a beautiful t...I'm so sorry, Edie. This post is a beautiful tribute to him. I know you made him proud. Love and hugs! S. Kim Hensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628604717256094833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-41361243878189551322015-12-06T23:32:52.378-05:002015-12-06T23:32:52.378-05:00Edie, I'm so sorry for your loss. But thank yo...Edie, I'm so sorry for your loss. But thank you for sharing what kind of person he was. I see his creativity in you, in your own photography as well as your writing. He must have been very proud of you for following your own creative style. And now He will celebrate Christmas with the One whom we're celebrating, praise the Lord.Marilyn Turkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09613157670868692501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-82323280289185649092015-12-06T20:55:52.253-05:002015-12-06T20:55:52.253-05:00His legacy will endure through your family. Thank ...His legacy will endure through your family. Thank you for sharing about him and his perseverance till the end. Prayers for you and the days ahead. Jennifer Hennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742102451822520705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-49103865473226458222015-12-06T20:30:43.644-05:002015-12-06T20:30:43.644-05:00This is beautiful, Edie. So sorry about your dad&#...This is beautiful, Edie. So sorry about your dad's passing. Praying for you and family. Thankful we in Christ do not grieve as those without hope. We WILL see loved ones again one day. We will. Karen 'Girl' Fridayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207457811627558544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-88523327395565459602015-12-06T20:22:59.473-05:002015-12-06T20:22:59.473-05:00Oh, I love the way you ended this! You're so ...Oh, I love the way you ended this! You're so lucky to know you'll see your dad again. Praying peace and comfort over you and your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691477305023729996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-30261557333686540842015-12-06T18:54:34.276-05:002015-12-06T18:54:34.276-05:00So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful memorial ...So sorry for your loss. What a beautiful memorial to a life full of beauty.Barbara Lattahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06095727992126656197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-33115951083143940682015-12-06T07:34:07.541-05:002015-12-06T07:34:07.541-05:00Sometimes words are not enough. Sending you a hund...Sometimes words are not enough. Sending you a hundred cyber hugs. Love you always.Judith Roblhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09896616623573839165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-50291959278888819992015-12-05T21:21:55.314-05:002015-12-05T21:21:55.314-05:00What a beautiful memorial! Your father gave everyo...What a beautiful memorial! Your father gave everyone who knows you a wonderful gift as well when he taught you to follow your creative calling. Praying for your family and thankful that we do not grieve as those who have no hope. <3Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17478422423993490474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-89585378035940808522015-12-05T21:15:10.330-05:002015-12-05T21:15:10.330-05:00I feel your pain, Edie. My Mom passed into the arm...I feel your pain, Edie. My Mom passed into the arms of Jesus last February. Our parents' legacy continues through us now. Let's echo them well.<br />Take time to grieve.<br />Hugs and prayers. WadeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07421865635819699974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-18039304344631659722015-12-05T20:32:43.500-05:002015-12-05T20:32:43.500-05:00That's a beautiful tribute to your dad, Edie. ...That's a beautiful tribute to your dad, Edie. He will live on in your heart. You have my prayers. Dee Dee https://www.blogger.com/profile/12568993522822927873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-85982759198227880232015-12-05T20:03:16.213-05:002015-12-05T20:03:16.213-05:00Edie, sending prayers for your comfort. I am so so...Edie, sending prayers for your comfort. I am so sorry. As a classically trained musician, I look forward to making beautiful music with your father when I arrive in Heaven. It will be my honor to meet him. Debra DuPree Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598281853369582531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-14136980305009449772015-12-05T17:01:28.085-05:002015-12-05T17:01:28.085-05:00Edie, this is such a beautiful testament to your d...Edie, this is such a beautiful testament to your dad. He sounds like he was simply amazing. I'm holding you close to my heart in prayer.Nan Joneshttp://www.nanjones.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-9940746351880706482015-12-05T16:15:55.888-05:002015-12-05T16:15:55.888-05:00Edie, what a beautiful tribute to your daddy. Alth...Edie, what a beautiful tribute to your daddy. Although I thought I knew a lot about him, I had somehow missed that he was a photographer. Now I have an even better picture of where your talent comes from! He was so proud of you, just as I know you're so proud of him. I praise God for His love and mercy, and for His precious gift to you of leading your daddy to grace through our Savior. Heaven truly gets sweeter by the day. We love you and are praying for all of you!Vonda Skeltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15709374938210704402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-64049292428984944092015-12-05T15:17:01.597-05:002015-12-05T15:17:01.597-05:00Oh, Edie, my heart goes out to you. I sat by my mo...Oh, Edie, my heart goes out to you. I sat by my mom's side last Dec. (the 19th) and watched her step into the arms of her Savior. I will never forget it. I am praying for you and your family, as you rejoice that he is going to have the best Christmas ever, face to face with Jesus, but saddened at the loss of your dad on this earth. I know how to pray. Love you, my friend! Crickett Keethhttp://www.crickettkeeth.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-55712878982815942632015-12-05T14:44:28.898-05:002015-12-05T14:44:28.898-05:00Edie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you fo...Edie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing what a special dad your father was. Lynetahttp://www.lynetasmith.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-45842919092485423782015-12-05T14:14:56.135-05:002015-12-05T14:14:56.135-05:00Dearest Edie, such a beautiful tribute. Prayers co...Dearest Edie, such a beautiful tribute. Prayers cover you and your dear family during this difficult time of loss. emmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04980559641587925441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-91074549579918882032015-12-05T13:08:00.901-05:002015-12-05T13:08:00.901-05:00What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I'm sorr...What a beautiful tribute to your dad. I'm sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904119407790889036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-9740529814919615232015-12-05T12:57:12.945-05:002015-12-05T12:57:12.945-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss. We have a recent A...I'm so sorry for your loss. We have a recent Alzheimer's diagnoses in our family ... my precious mother-in-law. I've walked that path with friends, but now it's our turn. I'm lifting you up, for rest and God's peace that passes all understanding. <br />Author KD Holmberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383729275394562124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-34160456191603002692015-12-05T12:31:02.469-05:002015-12-05T12:31:02.469-05:00I am so sorry for your loss Edie. This is a wonde...I am so sorry for your loss Edie. This is a wonderful post. What a blessing it is to have a wonderful earthly father. My prayers are with you and your family.Loraine Nunleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283887476843849641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-66245036633928734522015-12-05T12:14:06.494-05:002015-12-05T12:14:06.494-05:00Lifting your whole family in prayer, my friend. So...Lifting your whole family in prayer, my friend. So very sorry and such a lovely post. xoJulie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2907737240492304428.post-64789564114657826652015-12-05T11:40:54.761-05:002015-12-05T11:40:54.761-05:00Candice and I are praying for you, Kirk, your moth...Candice and I are praying for you, Kirk, your mother, and sister. We love you and are here for you, whatever you need. God bless you all with His Peace and Comfort.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17632691961464703799noreply@blogger.com