tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post7409548864578017380..comments2023-11-17T03:52:12.782-05:00Comments on murmurs: Letters (Part Four: The Ghost of Christmas Present)Sarah Hinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-51671151002768115742009-02-22T03:32:00.000-05:002009-02-22T03:32:00.000-05:00Couldn't agree more with Vesper... "Hope is a flim...Couldn't agree more with Vesper... "Hope is a flimsy boat on which to sail such choppy waters. And fate is too damn hard to corner." Such harsh yet immortal truth!<BR/><BR/>And don't give into the evil idea you got into your mind by Aine's comments! :) :)Aniket Thakkarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311954967682696734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-35976091400794497632008-12-23T12:05:00.000-05:002008-12-23T12:05:00.000-05:00Hope is a flimsy boat on which to sail such choppy...<I> Hope is a flimsy boat on which to sail such choppy waters. And fate is too damn hard to corner.</I><BR/>Hmmm, I wonder…<BR/>Is Hanna – the one without a sweetheart - closer, more “real” than Elise?Vesperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12417602625059442986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-72975297917491277412008-12-23T11:07:00.000-05:002008-12-23T11:07:00.000-05:00Chris, thanks for pointing out that line! I'm glad...Chris, thanks for pointing out that line! I'm glad the piece worked for you. :) <BR/><BR/>Charles, then I did my job! :) Thank you. I felt it, too. <BR/><BR/>Ello, Merry Christmas, my friend!! <BR/><BR/>Thanks about the series. It's been an interesting relationship for me to explore. Maybe I need to do something more cheerful for the New Year, though. :)Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-15881868842970679172008-12-23T10:24:00.000-05:002008-12-23T10:24:00.000-05:00How sweet and so sad. It's a lovely series. And yo...How sweet and so sad. It's a lovely series. And your writing is always so evocative. That's why I love coming here!<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy new year!Ello - Ellen Ohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18311917335471167591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-14289773786369203762008-12-22T18:06:00.000-05:002008-12-22T18:06:00.000-05:00I can really feel the lonliness in this letter. T...I can really feel the lonliness in this letter. The missing of someone across the miles.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-51613987422223238672008-12-22T16:01:00.000-05:002008-12-22T16:01:00.000-05:00I have to go back and read the initial parts, but ...I have to go back and read the initial parts, but this is <I> good! </I><BR/><BR/>I love this line in particular:<BR/>Hope is a flimsy boat on which to sail such choppy waters.Chris Eldinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794946908789120139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-15282427412929084922008-12-22T13:39:00.000-05:002008-12-22T13:39:00.000-05:00Mwaa ha ha! Wait and see...:pMwaa ha ha! <BR/><BR/>Wait and see...<BR/><BR/>:pSarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-4171974085110192622008-12-22T13:01:00.000-05:002008-12-22T13:01:00.000-05:00Oh no! What have I done?!:)Oh no! What have I done?!<BR/>:)Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-45325021124871700472008-12-22T11:31:00.000-05:002008-12-22T11:31:00.000-05:00Aine, I guess they endure that pain of separation ...Aine, I guess they endure that pain of separation because it's impossible to imagine life without that connection. It's too late to undo the knot. But yes, I understand what you're saying. It's too hard, sometimes. <BR/><BR/>As for your worry over his health, well, you'll just have to wait and see...(actually, you've given me a new angle on it--so thank you!!) :)Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-57649385317037464852008-12-22T10:19:00.000-05:002008-12-22T10:19:00.000-05:00Oh, please don't tell me he is painting a rosier p...Oh, please don't tell me he is painting a rosier picture of his situation than is true! I have images of him gasping for breath and weak from dehydration, but writing that it is "nothing awful".<BR/><BR/>I must admit, there are times that the pain of such separation makes me wish there were no connection at all (if it were me). Sigh... life seems so unfair.Ainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08402176500997528105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-66105513238040797142008-12-22T10:11:00.000-05:002008-12-22T10:11:00.000-05:00Cat, writing this series has given me just the sma...Cat, writing this series has given me just the smallest glimpse into how torturous a separation that must be for all of those divided families. I haven't even really addressed the chronic anxiety and fear here, either. I'm glad you're lighting a candle. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for the kind words about this piece! Judy makes me teary, too. <BR/><BR/>David, you're quite welcome. :) I've enjoyed the writing and thoughts at your blog, too. Have a wonderful Christmas! <BR/><BR/>Jason, they are muddling. Sometimes, more successfully than other times. Christmas is hard for both of them, though. <BR/><BR/>It felt strange writing this piece, that he should have to comfort <I>her</I>, given his circumstances. I hope she can bring him some comfort, too. And yes, I think Elise will cringe. But fight against that, too. <BR/><BR/>Thank you! :)Sarah Hinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13888406261817690010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-15775741478998197372008-12-22T09:32:00.000-05:002008-12-22T09:32:00.000-05:00Muddling through...yes, he really captures the ess...Muddling through...yes, he really captures the essence there. Doing the best he (and she) can.<BR/><BR/>I wonder if Elise will cringe at the thought of Hannah being there caring for him when he cannot. Such a tangle of emotions all around.<BR/><BR/>I some way, I hope they do each have a merry Christmas.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-77345777035717828592008-12-22T08:38:00.000-05:002008-12-22T08:38:00.000-05:00Thank you for your gift of marvelous writing and M...Thank you for your gift of marvelous writing and Merry Christmas!David Cranmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04749857752139212888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2133579337316674953.post-31180882125081126002008-12-22T06:46:00.000-05:002008-12-22T06:46:00.000-05:00This really is bittersweet, and thanks for Judy. ...This really is bittersweet, and thanks for Judy. I'm all teary now. Your letters are beautiful and poignant. It's making me think of one of my high school friends I've recently reunited with whose husband and son in law are in Iraq this Christmas. I'm lighting a candle for our troops this year, and for their families at home who are missing them much.Catherine Viberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01354073276671196477noreply@blogger.com