tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post8940420861619165186..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Mary and Joseph: a different storyDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-15066269747968808592009-10-01T02:13:00.040-04:002009-10-01T02:13:00.040-04:00An Update....
As the staff person who serves &quo...An Update....<br /><br />As the staff person who serves "Joseph", I first want to thank you for so eloquently describing their story. For twenty years, I have watched this couplle with amazement and joy, that our work and advocacy is not in vain. The average age of the people my coworkers and I serve is well over fifty now, and in the last few years we have been priveliged to help several through that transition we all face at the end of life.<br /><br />Joseph is continuing to grieve the enormous loss of the wonderful woman who was his wife and our friend. those of us in Joseph's life have shared this blog with him, had a sweet grass ceremony in her honour and in the honour of other friends in our agency who hhave left this mortal coil. Thanks Dave for wring so beautifully about thier story. And to those of you who have commented and read this post, please know that Joseph has appreciated your support and kind thoughts!<br />MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-60959492952062821332009-08-23T20:42:31.154-04:002009-08-23T20:42:31.154-04:00It is so important to have told this story. Event...It is so important to have told this story. Eventhough it was very sad it was real life. Relationships can be so joyful, exciting and yes paiful. It is part of the human experience and everyone should have a chance at that.<br /><br />Thank you Joseph and my thoughts are with you.<br /><br />AnnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-27455926795894808232009-08-03T08:54:45.898-04:002009-08-03T08:54:45.898-04:00I am the mum of a young man with Down's Syndro...I am the mum of a young man with Down's Syndrome, and I hope he has the priveledge of feeling the love that Mary and Joseph felt for each other, I was distraught over the death of my mother and I also had a dream that put me at rest, and I pray that Joseph will do the same. God does move in mysterious ways xxxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-58822989130347503962009-08-01T21:01:18.024-04:002009-08-01T21:01:18.024-04:00everyone deserves the right to love. Probably one ...everyone deserves the right to love. Probably one of the best love stories, free of emotional burden, disrespect and boredom, a true lasting love. I hope he finds solace soonBrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16383613865560563546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-84654735123346449082009-07-31T16:00:00.312-04:002009-07-31T16:00:00.312-04:00That was beautiful and terrible, Dave.That was beautiful and terrible, Dave.Shanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10704810407872873565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-36976971191418235022009-07-31T13:25:31.305-04:002009-07-31T13:25:31.305-04:00What an incredibly beautiful story. Thank you so ...What an incredibly beautiful story. Thank you so much for sharing it and thanks to Joseph for letting you tell it.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10791317184998122691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-91150870141241634962009-07-31T12:04:50.608-04:002009-07-31T12:04:50.608-04:00What a love story...What a love story...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-17433386298274233442009-07-31T11:34:32.175-04:002009-07-31T11:34:32.175-04:00Having a son with Down syndrome of my own the stor...Having a son with Down syndrome of my own the story brings all kinds of emotion to my heart! For their love to prevail such obstacles, my heart smiles! For finding love like I pray for my son, my heart smiles! For the loss that Joseph has endured, my heart aches! I pray that the Lord surrounds him with peace, with loving people to care for him in this difficult time, and for many blessing to come his way.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00570097836607191309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-13911664273946011262009-07-31T11:08:13.425-04:002009-07-31T11:08:13.425-04:00We are gathering today to say goodbye to the secon...We are gathering today to say goodbye to the second half of a couple somewhat like Joseph and Mary. They were never married, but their love is still talked about and she has been gone for eight years. <br />Today although we will be filled with sorrow at his loss, in our hearts we will be smiling because we know he is with her again, finally. <br /><br />CAMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-52958274362493548812009-07-31T10:22:41.629-04:002009-07-31T10:22:41.629-04:00My heart aches for him.
I hope the people in his ...My heart aches for him.<br /><br />I hope the people in his life are aware of the reality that he could be thinking suicide.<br /><br />May he find the kind of peace that he needs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-90722360171425854632009-07-31T07:57:32.357-04:002009-07-31T07:57:32.357-04:00My heart aches for Joseph, too. Although it is bi...My heart aches for Joseph, too. Although it is bitter sweet, Joseph and Mary shared a wonderful life which in a strange way gives him the right to feel as he does. Not so long ago the right to the life they had, and therefore the right to grieve as he does, would have been denied.<br /><br />I'm not sure if that makes sense, but I hope Joseph finds comfort in the support he has and in the wonderful memories.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14443740938479848377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-32772496150867361902009-07-31T07:52:56.173-04:002009-07-31T07:52:56.173-04:00What a poignant story of powerful love that doesn&...What a poignant story of powerful love that doesn't know any barrier, even death.<br /><br />Joseph chose well, when he placed their story in your hands. <br /><br />When my mum was in anguish over the circumstances of her mother's death, she had a dream that put her heart completely at rest. I pray that for Joseph he will have a unique experience, or meet someone that will bring him peace in this situation.<br /><br />"Place me like a seal over your heart, or like a seal on your arm. For love is strong as death..."<br />Song of Songs 8:6Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251920708783268740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-80993965946292683092009-07-31T06:15:38.278-04:002009-07-31T06:15:38.278-04:00Sitting here crying. How wonderful that they live...Sitting here crying. How wonderful that they lived a loving life together and how sad to be the one left behind, worrying about her even in death.wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14790763688701278823noreply@blogger.com