tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post2299348136844555378..comments2015-04-09T08:52:07.038-07:00Comments on One Eye On The Rear View Mirror: The Fullness of an Empty SpotPaul F.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03202666341019593880noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-34506864076093437702011-09-18T16:08:26.781-07:002011-09-18T16:08:26.781-07:00Paul, this is twice I have read this post. I rare...Paul, this is twice I have read this post. I rarely do that unless something moves me and this post did, very powerfully. In ways you can't know, my story is similar to yours. My dad lived to an older age, but was taken before he should have been, by disease. Before he could see his oldest child finish graduate school at the age of 50. But in the row of my family waving at me that day from the distance, I saw him too.<br /><br />I never thought I would be able to comment on this post. It is hard for me. But...<br /><br />BRAVO TO YOU! And I am sure your father is proud of you, as I am sure mine is. Somewhere, they nod in agreement with me.<br /><br />~cath xocathy joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02829421153829081513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-79360440288534761892011-06-03T11:38:11.071-07:002011-06-03T11:38:11.071-07:00Thank you so very much friends, both old and new! ...Thank you so very much friends, both old and new! Your support humbles and motivates me. I shall strive to live up to your kindness!Paul F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03202666341019593880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-56580677541543680692011-06-03T11:20:30.177-07:002011-06-03T11:20:30.177-07:00Wow! Very moving post - both happy and sad. Happy ...Wow! Very moving post - both happy and sad. Happy for your degree, sad for your early loss of someone so important in your life. I read your "about me" and you remind me of my hubby - that's a good thing. He's a terrific guy and it seems you are also. I'm following both your blogs and look forward to future posts.<br /><br />Regards, Mari<br /><br />http://www.mariscamera.blogspot.com/Mari Sterling Wilburhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17232646172657479932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-22674725292518210882011-06-01T19:40:36.065-07:002011-06-01T19:40:36.065-07:00You really are a beautiful writer, Paul. Congratul...You really are a beautiful writer, Paul. Congratulations on your degree. Sometimes we'll never know the whys or wherefores. Maybe things are just meant to happen the way they do. Your father would have been proud of you, or who is to say he isn't smiling at your accomplishment right now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-60652349941880616852011-06-01T15:16:52.815-07:002011-06-01T15:16:52.815-07:00That was so touching...congratulations. I'm su...That was so touching...congratulations. I'm sure your father would have been the first one standing there, giving you an ovation, as you received your degree. It's never too late to fulfill one's dreams :)Jessica Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02450820269367184046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-46490968704241575792011-06-01T06:13:51.864-07:002011-06-01T06:13:51.864-07:00Paul, this was a powerful and tearful post. I bel...Paul, this was a powerful and tearful post. I believe your father would be very proud of you and your accomplishments in life.Mary Hudak-Collins livingthescripture.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18181851742870395058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-32041421818597768342011-06-01T00:34:02.559-07:002011-06-01T00:34:02.559-07:00What a wonderful and touching post.What a wonderful and touching post.Maryhocamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17594674974875294664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-53773023255065555652011-05-31T23:05:28.179-07:002011-05-31T23:05:28.179-07:00And yes you are back ;) another piece of writing w...And yes you are back ;) another piece of writing which twists and changes to form a wonderfully heartfelt written piece. I got this my father was my world, the most significant person in my life with dreams like hot air balloons and then one day no more. The only difference is he wasn't cupped and closeted by a disease he just left and at 16 it destroyed my world It must of been so hard to have to see the changes that took place and I totally agree with the missed moments and life changing decisions that may have been different. Although his face was what you most wanted to see his memory lived there and at moments when you think of him in this way he lives on, he lives on through you xPapercut Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464641582104501391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-15247226712038724582011-05-31T23:05:07.480-07:002011-05-31T23:05:07.480-07:00one of the most touching stories i read so far thi...one of the most touching stories i read so far this day... i always have a soft spot for "father" posts maybe because it's the other way around with me... i always have him near, and yet he's so far... and it's the one that reaches out for what needs to be filled in... i don't wait for that knock... someone has opened that door for me... <br /><br />wish i could embrace you... <br /><br />congratulations paul!Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-81984254076713556462011-05-31T22:24:14.885-07:002011-05-31T22:24:14.885-07:00Paul,
truly a heartbreaking piece...
My heart goes...Paul,<br />truly a heartbreaking piece...<br />My heart goes out to you...<br />You would make your Father proud.<br />xoxo<br />JessicaFinding One's Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17081354983739087094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880778030780362162.post-87824178412582120532011-05-31T22:16:29.664-07:002011-05-31T22:16:29.664-07:00That was truly a wonderful post that I'm not a...That was truly a wonderful post that I'm not ashamed to say brought a tear to my eye.<br /><br />He would and is proud of such a great son he has in you.<br /><br />Aalejandro guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444725035058665346noreply@blogger.com