tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post3111755768093779386..comments2024-03-23T04:49:50.468-05:00Comments on Understand Blue: A Few Words for my DadLydia Fiedlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03913680862479518524noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-13752920912581169682019-01-01T15:53:08.470-06:002019-01-01T15:53:08.470-06:00Thank you for sharing. Beautifully told...Thank you for sharing. Beautifully told...PamChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548222944085062517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-21431901955549463252018-12-29T08:01:58.444-06:002018-12-29T08:01:58.444-06:00Beautiful words!!! ❤️Beautiful words!!! ❤️Arianna Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11208938312794658420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-78342643246033819872018-12-28T23:32:02.738-06:002018-12-28T23:32:02.738-06:00Such a beautiful tribute to your dad. Tears in my ...Such a beautiful tribute to your dad. Tears in my eyes. Thank you for sharing! Sunny Qihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029559695346404238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-15324140291058279822018-12-28T18:29:40.312-06:002018-12-28T18:29:40.312-06:00 Lydia, this blog post makes me smile. Your dad so... Lydia, this blog post makes me smile. Your dad sounds like an awesome individual and I can tell that the acorn didn’t fall too far from the tree. I loved meeting you in Austin a few years ago I hope to be able to see you again soon. Sending hugs and prayers your way and blessings for a Happy New Year! Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143033373023358626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-45411929606276379612018-12-27T19:30:43.492-06:002018-12-27T19:30:43.492-06:00It was wonderful. It was insightful, touching, fun...It was wonderful. It was insightful, touching, funny at parts, and nostalgic. And many more lovely things. It was classic you. About endearing him. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing it. I was very moved. Made me wish I had spent time with him myself; and don't we all want to think that is how we are remembered, even by total strangers. I think he would have been pleased. <br /><br />I also dig the card a lot.<br />MargotAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15394606738294840047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-14083718302973283162018-12-27T19:14:26.077-06:002018-12-27T19:14:26.077-06:00Beautiful words, beautifully said Lydia. Beautiful words, beautifully said Lydia. Kia's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16691516149453572650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-12502082791305744952018-12-27T17:56:24.193-06:002018-12-27T17:56:24.193-06:00I second Gail's comment and many of the other ...I second Gail's comment and many of the other comments! I also know it can be quite difficult to speak about your father when you are grieving. Your words are so beautiful and eloquent (which also describes you!). Thank you so much for sharing everything. Prayers for healing. Kim in Round RockTxkickerbellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11349634980741671521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-18267000590866854302018-12-27T12:17:43.091-06:002018-12-27T12:17:43.091-06:00Yes, thank you for sharing about your Dad and how ...Yes, thank you for sharing about your Dad and how wonderful he was. Condolences to you and I hope you can smile through your tears. Jeanne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08057481326878503381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-29730269288619074782018-12-27T12:06:00.371-06:002018-12-27T12:06:00.371-06:00Such beautiful words, Lydia! I love that you have ...Such beautiful words, Lydia! I love that you have such fond memories with your Dad, and I can tell how much his life has been woven into yours. So sweet. I love you.Brian Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13238197768814940644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-37295910696619763152018-12-27T11:49:04.144-06:002018-12-27T11:49:04.144-06:00No words. Just misty eyes.No words. Just misty eyes.conilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04724112713799797250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-17897710098378448582018-12-27T10:51:09.007-06:002018-12-27T10:51:09.007-06:00Heartfelt sympathy and awe of his accomplishments ...Heartfelt sympathy and awe of his accomplishments and life, especially the gifts he passed on to you.<br /><br />How lucky you were to have such a father,Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924764239817637252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-84551092752461390242018-12-27T10:35:47.127-06:002018-12-27T10:35:47.127-06:00What a beautiful tribute to your father! What spe...What a beautiful tribute to your father! What special memories to fill your heart.Dana Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480480668761448364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-34443715476113391402018-12-27T09:32:49.394-06:002018-12-27T09:32:49.394-06:00Lydia, that was such a lovely tribute to your dad,...Lydia, that was such a lovely tribute to your dad, and you are blessed to have such great memories. I agree that this world could use more like him, striving to understand more and judge less. So very sorry for your loss. May your memories give you peace and comfort.Judy Iversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06994825696983642414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-130425355040866962018-12-26T21:31:40.142-06:002018-12-26T21:31:40.142-06:00That is such a beautiful tribute to your dad. Now ...That is such a beautiful tribute to your dad. Now I understand why you have such an amazing talent in storytelling and the written word. Now, I have to google unprotected left turn.JoAnneRILhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607440414890485028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-68747351805505938702018-12-26T19:54:10.791-06:002018-12-26T19:54:10.791-06:00That was so BEAUTIFUL and touching - Thank you for...That was so BEAUTIFUL and touching - Thank you for sharing. Continued prayers for you and your family. LOVE you soooo much Lydia! (((BIG HUGS)))Inspired Creationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11780903389665507775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-32112433190501377712018-12-26T18:04:06.795-06:002018-12-26T18:04:06.795-06:00Such a beautiful tribute to your Dad Lydia- he sou...Such a beautiful tribute to your Dad Lydia- he sounds like he was an amazing Father- it’s important to focus on all the good memories- it really helps deal with grief Mary Marshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599043443078942896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-42416865243714410022018-12-26T17:44:02.579-06:002018-12-26T17:44:02.579-06:00I love your writings. This is especially touching ...I love your writings. This is especially touching and I thank you for sharing it. I'm so sorry you have to experience this shock. It's difficult on the ones left behind and a very good way to come to the end of life for those leaving. Your card is perfect. Hugs n love to you. Janeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08558127854905817842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-8054820550071418182018-12-26T14:29:39.714-06:002018-12-26T14:29:39.714-06:00Lydia, your words about your Dad are so beautiful....Lydia, your words about your Dad are so beautiful. I'm sure he listened to it all. I'm sure you've instilled all of his qualities into your own family. I pray He rests in peace. God Bless.Arlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835370750843017787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-78041018886968507352018-12-26T14:09:42.233-06:002018-12-26T14:09:42.233-06:00Such a loving tribute to a man who raised and most...Such a loving tribute to a man who raised and most importantly nurtured you. How lucky to have had such a person in your life. I'm so glad you have the wonderful memories - and routines- to help you through your loss, Lydia. ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-57942598540954957062018-12-26T13:04:03.901-06:002018-12-26T13:04:03.901-06:00Lydia, I wish I could have known your dad. He sou...Lydia, I wish I could have known your dad. He sounds like a remarkable man who truly left a mark on this world, as is evidenced in you. Thank you for sharing a bit of his story and for your humor in all things, even the sad ones. You are gifted and continually share your gifts with us. Onward in his honor!Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06804557524270699727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-20313945919853784222018-12-26T12:41:29.014-06:002018-12-26T12:41:29.014-06:00A blessed memory.A blessed memory.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222214947687395355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-30551082041674769272018-12-26T12:18:01.572-06:002018-12-26T12:18:01.572-06:00Tears are rolling down my cheeks. I’m honored to b...Tears are rolling down my cheeks. I’m honored to be privy to these memories and advice. Thank you for sharing your wonderful daddy with us. ❤️ And the card, it’s prefect. {S}https://www.blogger.com/profile/05637149105127644481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-57951845246740794702018-12-26T11:41:56.793-06:002018-12-26T11:41:56.793-06:00Your wonderful tribute to your dad shows how great...Your wonderful tribute to your dad shows how greatly he impacted you and your family. The world is indeed a better place for his being here... not just his scientific work but for the children he left behind. Thank you Lydia for showing us how wonderful a man your dad was... and it completely explains your gentle touch in the world. Love and hugs to you. GailRETIREDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592807594605031775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-22329253839960642152018-12-26T10:08:59.083-06:002018-12-26T10:08:59.083-06:00Thank you for sharing with us. Teary-eyed. Thank you for sharing with us. Teary-eyed. stampingbowdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289595497799585772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6798914461149907138.post-40866152313593785292018-12-26T10:06:23.136-06:002018-12-26T10:06:23.136-06:00Thank you for sharing these tidbits of your Dad th...Thank you for sharing these tidbits of your Dad that feel like sprinkles of starbursts - little sparkles of wonder. Love you my friend.yoorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02788340785265312529noreply@blogger.com