tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post5212529463373631190..comments2023-10-07T04:25:02.816-05:00Comments on The Maddox Family: Tales from the FoxholeAbby Maddoxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06951393268311759695noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-1717724650360136812008-05-17T15:27:00.000-05:002008-05-17T15:27:00.000-05:00Abby - I stumbled across your blog because you had...Abby - I stumbled across your blog because you had posted on my friends blog (Heather Heaton)and I'm at work bored today. You are so amazing and we have so much in common! I loved your 100 things list! I have cried and laughed with you through your blog. So sorry to hear about your mom but it sounds like your family and your faith is amazing. I'll be back!Cstargelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05815169028860792582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-27836770231982439112008-04-22T00:35:00.000-05:002008-04-22T00:35:00.000-05:00Dear Abby - my brother, Josh, emailed me your blog...Dear Abby - my brother, Josh, emailed me your blog. Grieving is definitely an exhausting thing - there is great healing in writing. Your words are also helpful to many. Thank you for sharing your heart.Mrs. Gray's Classhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01598848369138213143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-70568980264849439402008-03-20T21:04:00.000-05:002008-03-20T21:04:00.000-05:00AbbyI know we talked the other day about this blog...Abby<BR/>I know we talked the other day about this blog and how much I loved reading the memories. However I forgot to comment on the last story. That one is my favorite! It makes me smile and cry at the same time. That one is sweeter than the Notebook!<BR/>MalloryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-29238000452891531072008-03-20T16:16:00.000-05:002008-03-20T16:16:00.000-05:00I didn't know your mom---but I think she would be ...I didn't know your mom---but I think she would be so touched that you are trying to savor/keep these memories. I know as a mom that I would be so humbled, and so amazed, and so in awe that my daughter loved me that much....that she would want to remember what might to me have seemed like tiny details about me. So, Abby, know that...not only are you recording those memories for yourself and for your daughters...but you are honoring your mom by even wanting to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-80243102530186251452008-03-19T15:26:00.000-05:002008-03-19T15:26:00.000-05:00Hey Abby,I'm just sitting here sobbing! Guess I ne...Hey Abby,<BR/><BR/>I'm just sitting here sobbing! Guess I needed too, but also, believe this writing would make anyone teary eyed! What a wonderful outlet for you, to be able to write like this. Beautiful readings for us also. Have a great day!<BR/><BR/>Konie BryantKoniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10309062598088084144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-51474789898006292052008-03-19T11:38:00.000-05:002008-03-19T11:38:00.000-05:00Gosh Abby, I don't think I've cried this hard in a...Gosh Abby, I don't think I've cried this hard in a long time. Your family amazes me. I love that you are all so close, and I think while I was reading your post, I was longing for my family to be this close and to be so full of life...your mom just seemed so full of life! Just think, she's in Heaven dancing away and nodding her head to the heavenly choir. Thank your for sharing your heart and know that these memories have touched so many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-86671962663371191992008-03-19T10:46:00.000-05:002008-03-19T10:46:00.000-05:00hey abby.i cant read the post right now because I ...hey abby.<BR/>i cant read the post right now because I am in Rome and around many people but seeing the pictures bring tears. I cant wait to get in the quiet and read it, I am not sure what it is exactly about but Dad said he cried when he read it and told me to read it on a happy day here.I just wanted to say hello and I miss you_hope you got the pictures i sent. byeTaylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072423643188627912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-42081526883184196942008-03-19T09:46:00.000-05:002008-03-19T09:46:00.000-05:00I kept procrastinating in leaving you a comment......I kept procrastinating in leaving you a comment....what's one to say...having been in your similar situation, I too went through a time where I thought I would forget memories of my Dad. This might sound crazy to others, but I think you might understand. When Dad passed away and everyone(Mom, Cord, Heather, and Dave) left the romm. I couldn't quite seem to peel myself away from laying next to Dad and smelling his shirt. I was so scared I was going to forget what he smelled like. The nurse was there that day and had just given him a bath and a shave and he smelled so good, like lotion. Finally, Mom came in and said that "they" were there to take Dad. It was then, that I think it hit me, that was goodbye(for now)! I don't know why I share this, but after reading your post, I was flooded with memories that I guess were hidden away in my heart. My Prayer is that the Lord will hide ALL of the precious memories of your mom away in your heart. I still think of you daily!Teganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735053561195326007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-72890906115764408952008-03-18T22:43:00.000-05:002008-03-18T22:43:00.000-05:00Abby, I'm sitting here sobbing, these memories are...Abby, I'm sitting here sobbing, these memories are so sweet. I have always been one to take pictures or movies of everytime my children, grandchildren and family are together, only since reading your blogs have I started putting my memories to blogs. You have inspired so many people through your blogs.I took my cat in today for surgery with your Dad,and I thought about all the memories you shared with us. You truly have a special family, Thanks for sharing it with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-86276009457716982342008-03-18T21:28:00.000-05:002008-03-18T21:28:00.000-05:00Abby, I sobbed as I read all of what you had writt...Abby, I sobbed as I read all of what you had written! Its truly amazing to me how you manage all of the things in your life on a day to day basis. Why God chose to take such an amazing woman that this world really needed is beyond me, but we all know he has his reasons. Write every memory down that you can and keep it close to your heart! (Nothing wrong with thinking you would forget!) You are in my thoughts and prayers daily!! Your blog has become one of my daily devotoinals! Much LOve...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-74746325776501083152008-03-18T08:53:00.000-05:002008-03-18T08:53:00.000-05:00Abby, I'm so thankful you shared these memories wi...Abby, I'm so thankful you shared these memories with us. What precious, precious, precious memories of your mom. They are absolutely priceless. I'm praying for you. I hope you were able to sleep...Darbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135223299830769638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-722187693151167525.post-41149783240084243472008-03-18T07:18:00.000-05:002008-03-18T07:18:00.000-05:00Abby, As we left "Outback" last night I had a flas...Abby, As we left "Outback" last night I had a flashback to an evening we had met your mom and dad there for dinner. They had just gotten the new silver SUV (the name escapes me). They were both so excited about it. And I wondered as we pulled out of the parking lot how you all were doing with the "memories". I missed Becky so much yesterday. It was my birthday and she had faithfully celebrated with me for the past 15 years, gathering our friends for a tasty "Mexican Feast"! My thoughts are that all these reflections are a good healthy way to work through the grief process. I guess we could even say the grief we still feel is honoring to your mom's legacy. She left such a strong "impression" on our lives. I don't think you will ever forget the little details of Becky's life, good and sad. There are so many of you all to remember! You can all get together and recall her time here on earth. Each one of you adding their own special memory. I pray that God will bless you all with peace. Write some bible verses out and put them beside your bed. When the memories flood into your mind at night, read over them. God's word is soothing. <BR/><BR/>Much love and prayer, Miz LoriLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09522354865545398006noreply@blogger.com