tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post4958548145626203039..comments2023-10-05T05:35:00.602-04:00Comments on Kerri's Klutter: Guest Blogger #3 - ERICA - A Day I'd Rather ForgetSugar Bearhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03888201944243203049noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-60434321860266945292010-03-05T10:43:35.430-05:002010-03-05T10:43:35.430-05:00First off, great post! Although I had spent littl...First off, great post! Although I had spent little time with Jerry, I remember him as a very kind, great kid. Brennan and I had a lot of fun with him when we were all together. I do have similar feelings on how he left this earth. I'm glad you could find a release through your writing. Not to mention the courage to share your feelings with everyone. :)PolishPrincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00175825765191162974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-48843851662301716352010-03-04T21:45:21.570-05:002010-03-04T21:45:21.570-05:00wow.. i didn't expect such an overwhelming res...wow.. i didn't expect such an overwhelming response, but then again, i didn't write for a response.. i wrote to release.. thank you everybody for your caring comments.. anyone that knows me, knows that i've been through a lot dealing with this.. i know it's going to be hard when my children are older and i have to explain the facts to them, but at least i'll be at a place where i wont be blaming anyone and i can give them just facts, just what i know.. i must say, that i'm glad that i'm finally at this place in my life, the hatred was just too consuming for me and made me miserable.. i have to thank my children for making me want to change my life and making me realize that i needed to be able to let go.. i need to be happy for them, they deserve that much..<br />kerri, thank you so much for this opportunity. i feel relieved being able to let my mom know how i feel..ericanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-85615459612131264572010-03-04T20:17:17.548-05:002010-03-04T20:17:17.548-05:00Erica. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm glad...Erica. Thank you so much for sharing. I'm glad you were able to write about something so close to the heart - it helps get things off your chest, process, grieve, be angry...all of it. I feel honored that you shared such a personal story. Thank you. And my thoughts are with you.Candace Rae's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417011817797114251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-14227959183527747782010-03-04T17:09:36.854-05:002010-03-04T17:09:36.854-05:00Great blog Erica and an even bigger Great for your...Great blog Erica and an even bigger Great for your mom who understands your pain in this horrible situation....props to you both!! :)Kristennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-44697989641673242010-03-04T16:35:00.185-05:002010-03-04T16:35:00.185-05:00To my daughter, I am glad that you had this chance...To my daughter, I am glad that you had this chance to open up and let your feelings go about your brother. I am glad that you and Brandon and Chet were with me when it happened because if you weren't, then I would not be here today. I almost did not make it through the initial phase of mourning him. I still mourn each and every day, silently most of the time, and wonder "what if"? I know he is here with us and I know I will see him someday and the first thing I am going to do is kiss him the second is yell at him for all of the hurt and anger and angst I have had for 18 LONG years of my life. I am so glad for my beautiful grandchildren and there is a little of Jerry in both of them especially when I watch silently as Garrett goes about his VERY busy day. They almost make up for everything that was wrong in my life and I love you ALL very much!! Awful day but great blog!!Rindie Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06232048362191904998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-8610702096076752010-03-04T15:30:50.413-05:002010-03-04T15:30:50.413-05:00That was very powerful. I especially liked how sh...That was very powerful. I especially liked how she is remembering those who wanted to live. So sad.<br /><br />I am so sorry for all of the pain in the family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-52106790890032876852010-03-04T13:56:13.401-05:002010-03-04T13:56:13.401-05:00Wow...thank you for sharing something so close to ...Wow...thank you for sharing something so close to your heart, and allowing yourself to be vulnerable to talk about it... I really truely hope and pray that you will find the peace you are looking for and need!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09709181365479190225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-17572086201545905812010-03-04T08:47:43.015-05:002010-03-04T08:47:43.015-05:00Bless your heart. It sounds as if you're read...Bless your heart. It sounds as if you're ready to accept joy, peace, love and happiness without having to feel guilty or thinking you betray your loved ones by doing so. I wish you a wonderful and beautiful wedding day, and the continued intuitiveness you have shown in your blog. You are truly special.Auntie Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-38331303701862481972010-03-04T08:37:49.499-05:002010-03-04T08:37:49.499-05:00Erica that was so well written and thought out. ...Erica that was so well written and thought out. You have become such a great young lady in your life journey. The sorrow that you endured at such a young age has allowed you to become the strong person you are today. I think you are at peace with the decision you have made about Jerry. I knew him as you know and I was angry at what he did as well. I think you are in your final stage of grieving. No one makes any of us do the things we do and knowing that is essential.<br /><br />For a Mom to lose a child under any conditions should not be part of the life we live, but it is! I think you have showed your Mom the ultimate gift of love from an amazing daughter.<br /><br />Love you Erica.<br />MickiMickinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-33307599307948884812010-03-04T08:30:04.130-05:002010-03-04T08:30:04.130-05:00There is a Rascal Flatts song on their new CD, Uns...There is a Rascal Flatts song on their new CD, Unstoppable that totally arrow's this topic and it makes me bawl my face and heart out.<br /><br />Its #11 and its called WHY. Definitely worth a listen.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724525798896434318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-74631498939755187502010-03-04T08:09:29.966-05:002010-03-04T08:09:29.966-05:00Well, that may be the most realistic view I have h...Well, that may be the most realistic view I have heard in a while. How amazing that you were honest in your emotions. I appreciate that and am so glad this blog was in front of me at SITS today.Mariahhttp://www.humphriesnation.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-75425502470597685852010-03-04T07:59:05.577-05:002010-03-04T07:59:05.577-05:00Wow, that is moving... Erica, I hope you find that...Wow, that is moving... Erica, I hope you find that peace you are looking for. I'm not sure I'd be in a position much different from yours, with my emotions and all.<br /><br />Kerri, thanks for introducing us to your cousin & friend :)<br /><br />~Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://confessionsfromaworkingmom.com/" rel="nofollow">Confessions From A Working Mom</a>Confessions From A Work-At-Home Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17537552947779004296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4601554061744503449.post-23054946055554762642010-03-04T07:23:56.464-05:002010-03-04T07:23:56.464-05:00That was probably the most touching, heartfelt, un...That was probably the most touching, heartfelt, unbelievable post I have ever read. It was amazing. The part where you refer to your mom constantly looking for any piece of him everywhere she turns...as a mother, this really got to me. Thank you for sharing such a personal story.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00704655782502238929noreply@blogger.com