tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post3782129109055708285..comments2023-03-25T02:16:41.169-07:00Comments on "I BELIEVE THAT WE CAN WIN!": Who am I now?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465340008524404065noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-10944947254470328732012-12-30T22:11:08.210-08:002012-12-30T22:11:08.210-08:00Regina, I love your blog. Thank you for sharing. I...Regina, I love your blog. Thank you for sharing. I feel inspired to share this with you. "Remember, it is upon the rock of our Redeemer, who is Christ, the Son of God, that ye must build your foundation; that when the devil shall send forth his mighty winds, yea, his shafts in the whirlwind, yea, when all his hail and his mighty storm shall beat upon you, it shall have NO power over you to drag you down to the gulf of misery and endless wo, because of the rock upon which ye are built, which is a sure foundation, a foundation wherein if men build, they cannot fall". I know you're feeling those mighty winds and mighty storms. Don't let your foundation be weak, build it upon Christ. He is your personal Savior. You will not and cannot fall if you rely on Him. I hope that brings you some comfort. <br /><br />Much love, Haleigh BarrettHaleigh Forevertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862674401777414739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-3008475770783350122012-12-17T13:44:42.065-08:002012-12-17T13:44:42.065-08:00I had posted about the famous "Yes Virginia, ...I had posted about the famous "Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus" story, but I posted it over about three or four separate comments which I realized, after reading, that even when patched together, sounded confusing and didn't tell the story properly. (Like I said, I'd make a crappy town historian!) It was meant to be of comfort and/or give a smile or chuckle possibly to Mrs. Stewart or anyone else reading it, but it came out as a jumbled mess. This blog is about Chris, his family and friends, and healing for Mrs. Stewart - not a possible great, great (not even sure if I got the fact right on the number of "greats" there!) aunt through marriage. Blessings to you all! jenmalatino@yahoo.comJen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15492617424999250589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-38814772112066634612012-12-17T06:28:12.653-08:002012-12-17T06:28:12.653-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15492617424999250589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-45802672369375154652012-12-17T05:59:04.634-08:002012-12-17T05:59:04.634-08:00BIG FAT HUG TO YOU!!! xoxoBIG FAT HUG TO YOU!!! xoxoelissaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646772243991758989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-37567788668098317352012-12-16T22:48:46.937-08:002012-12-16T22:48:46.937-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15492617424999250589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-4439397060535769142012-12-16T22:27:32.570-08:002012-12-16T22:27:32.570-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15492617424999250589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-19330760259351621962012-12-16T22:20:47.946-08:002012-12-16T22:20:47.946-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jen M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15492617424999250589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-69992761815715333312012-12-16T18:38:52.856-08:002012-12-16T18:38:52.856-08:00your blog was inspiring again. today I read most ...your blog was inspiring again. today I read most of the comments as well and many of them brought tears of joy...at one point I was sooo teary eyed and my nose was so full that I didn't know if my nose was running from the crying or this cold I'm fighting. It made me laugh at myself and be thankful I was in the room alone so no one could make fun of me. :) thank you again for sharing your story. Your brother's words were beautiful as well, lean on him for strength, he seems to be a strong man. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415757349375675707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-58453070397910706322012-12-16T17:53:16.010-08:002012-12-16T17:53:16.010-08:00Regina,
There are no words to thank you for bei...Regina,<br /><br /> There are no words to thank you for being so open and sharing Chris with us. As the mother of 2 boys my heart breaks for you, I admire your dignity and grace, you are in my prayers daily. I think of Chris often , I enjoy getting to know Chris through your memories, thank you from the very bottom of my heart for sharing, you have changed my perspective on parenting, I am grateful. I will learn not to sweat the small stuff and inhale every second of their being . Sending you prayers and admiration!!!Deb O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03147133098504184747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-50751490106447706362012-12-16T16:55:49.399-08:002012-12-16T16:55:49.399-08:00Regina- I just want to send you a quick note letti...Regina- I just want to send you a quick note letting you know that I've been checking your blog daily and find it very inspirational. Thank you so much for sharing. Virtual Hug!! - SaraSara Rivesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00394318320350027780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-82114918560244420482012-12-16T13:51:03.212-08:002012-12-16T13:51:03.212-08:00Regina,
I am so proud of you and your strength. ...Regina,<br /><br />I am so proud of you and your strength. My daughter Carly went to SHEN. We didnt know Chris but have felt the pain of your loss. Keep writing, you are an inspiration to me. I started my own journal. I am writing things down about my daughter, not as a reminder, but to make me smile, just the way I do when you write about your son.<br />I've had some hard hits in my life. This is what gets me through - God is with me, God is helping me, God is guiding me.<br />thinking of you and your family at this time. God Bless<br />PattiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14804042498428306603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-40321909826775589232012-12-16T10:41:07.041-08:002012-12-16T10:41:07.041-08:00My Dear Sweet Sister,
Words cannot describe how h...My Dear Sweet Sister,<br /> Words cannot describe how honored I am being one of your brothers, and an uncle to Christ.opher and Jeremy. As embarrassing as it may be, you know I am to this day computer illiterate. Well, that's the stubborn German in me as a bricklayer to not get caught up in this crazy computer world, but that's changing now! With the help of my wife and daughters, they brought me your blogs and put them on a special spot on the computer where I can immediately gain access. I'm learning Gina, and I too will be one of your faithful readers now.Your writings are so beautifully powerful, they overwhelm me. I Love You!<br /> As a father of five, I cannot begin to understand what you're going through. Its so far beyond my imagination I just can't grasp it. I have a letter I wrote to you that I was unsure about giving to you, but after reading your blogs, I feel a little bit more comfortable now. As one of your older brothers, I was always under the impression that I was stronger than you. I learned I was wrong Gina, .....you have taught me what being strong is. I think God has given you the tools to help heal a lot of hearts in your writings. May God Bless You, Christopher, Mike, Jeremy, Deanna, Bailey, Matt and all the family's and friends affected by this tragedy. Keep writing Gina...I Love You, Eddie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027191465786498360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-88632253226075767192012-12-16T10:40:05.382-08:002012-12-16T10:40:05.382-08:00I feel like it would be unfair to read one more po...I feel like it would be unfair to read one more post and not offer a small condolence. I know my words cant touch how you feel , but our hearts ache over what is yours to carry on this journey of loss. We are praying that finding your new normals would come step by step, day by day and that your hearts would begin to mend. Ever since we watched the heartbreak unfold that Sat evening on TV we have prayed and thought about your families. I just lost my grandmother in August, she was very spiritual. When she passed I was given her Bible. She talked alot about the Angels she had seen over the years, she kept a list of some of their names on a white peace of paper cut out as a heart in her Bible.Some of the names were alittle wacky,,,Jospehdiekel, Ariel...you get the point, but they do exsist!!! Iam amazed about how the Lord in our grief allows them and our loved ones to appear. After she died I heard her voice, it was so calming and peaceful. I do not know you or your family, but please know this, we are committed to pray for all of you, in the Fathers name we ask Him to remind you kindly that Cor 2:9 states, "What no has seen, nor ear has heard, nor the heart of man imagined what God has prepared for those who love him." Remember Chris is only a heartbeat, a breath away from where you are to him...and love never dies. Thank you for sharing your heart, you are brave. <br /> <br />LouKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964952733438627959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-33713481974308086322012-12-16T09:31:13.335-08:002012-12-16T09:31:13.335-08:00by you doing the blog u inspire me to do one as we...by you doing the blog u inspire me to do one as well about my lil brother that passed away 10 years ago in a car crash . and i thank u for that you are a strong women .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02874954457918516599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-80038495034772503362012-12-16T09:16:46.108-08:002012-12-16T09:16:46.108-08:00Your Perfect to us!!!
Your Perfect to us!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10257854237408992209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-71518770436792118522012-12-16T09:11:55.426-08:002012-12-16T09:11:55.426-08:00Dear Regina,
First I must say I am terribly sorry ...Dear Regina,<br />First I must say I am terribly sorry for your loss! I can't even imagine what you are going through. I have a child at Shen HS as well so although I didn't know your son, I was so saddened by this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you every day. I am glad to see you create this blog, if it helps you... wonderful! I think it helps all of us. <br /><br />The blog helps all of us to get to know about your beautiful son Chris. Please realize the tragedy happened and that's a small part of Chris' life, but the most important part is the 17 years that your son lived and everything he did. Keep sharing about the 17 important years. I truly believe that the afterlife is wonderful, because I have seen way too many wonderful people go too soon. Your son is in a better place! May that angel always be with you! MSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-22608848456064492942012-12-16T08:50:39.244-08:002012-12-16T08:50:39.244-08:00Who are you? You are an inspiration...truly! I kn...Who are you? You are an inspiration...truly! I know your new "normal" will never be what you'd have chosen, but it is yours nonetheless. You are amazing for taking it and turning it into something kind and sweet and funny and smart and truly inspiring. Like a pebble thrown into a body of water, the new you is rippling out and changing the lives of people you will never know. Thank you and God Bless.Caroline Hommelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15774619279473148570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-86081192446939184982012-12-16T08:31:37.612-08:002012-12-16T08:31:37.612-08:00I just wanted to let you know that I whole hearted...I just wanted to let you know that I whole heartedly feel the same way as Samantha Morency. Who you are right now is a Mom trying to make sense of a personal tragedy. You are walking down a un-walked path and this path will be new and different, not always easy or pleasant. I have had loss in my life, loss of loved ones to cancer young and old. Loss and grief is process you have to go thru and experience to heal and move forward with your life. I have read about the grieving process and there are 7 identifiable steps a person goes thru. Some are quick to work thru some are not. The only thing I can offer is it takes time, time will heal the heart wrenching hurt but you will become a different person. You have a gift of writing from the soul, I too urge you to consider publishing your blog as a personal account of your ability to come to terms with what has happened to you and your family. You are succinct and eloquent. You may help others in the future to heal who can not put into words what they are feeling. I am trying to come to terms with what has happened in Newtown CT, I lived close to that town a few years back and can't fathom such tragedy happening there. MarJaLahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12880725072186939489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-75896387698428071152012-12-16T08:29:45.625-08:002012-12-16T08:29:45.625-08:00Your strength is an inspiration for me. I am in th...Your strength is an inspiration for me. I am in the toughest situation of my life and was feeling like I should just give up when I started reading this blog. You've given me hope. <br />Thank you. <br />Your son has given me hope.<br />Thanks Chris.<br />This whole situation has reminded me that bad things happen but you can choose to accept or reject, "catch the hail mary" and take a chance, or let it hit the ground. <br /><br />You say you need us, but we need you too. <br />Hannah Cowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712628216734284016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-29018739942585876742012-12-16T08:21:52.904-08:002012-12-16T08:21:52.904-08:00Hey Regina !!! First let me start by typing (((((...Hey Regina !!! First let me start by typing (((((((((((((((GIANT HUGS))))))))))))))))) !! The evening of the wake, I have to say my hug in line to you may have given you another moment of comfort, but it gave me a lifetime a appreciation. Appreciation for the strength God lives you when we are vulnerable, the strength to keep your thoughts on others and what they may have a moment of helplessness, the strength to go on and make memories instead of sadness. You are my inspiration ... I look forward to running into you soon.. and get that giant hug we both may need...please keep posting about you amazing boys. I look forward to your next post friend !!<br />-- Laura Schilling Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12898302157172840946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-24060773030005081942012-12-16T08:02:37.674-08:002012-12-16T08:02:37.674-08:00Regina, I do not know you nor do I have any ties t...Regina, I do not know you nor do I have any ties to the accident however I feel compelled to comment on here. I am just a college student at Saint Rose and work in the Clifton Park mall, but my heart breaks for everyone involved in this tragic event. Each morning since you began writing this I have read it and been moved to tears. The messages you are sending, your thoughts, stories, advice, etc. are extremely powerful and inspirational. After I read each entry I continuously think the same thing, what a strong women you are. I just want to say thank you and please continue writing and sharing your journey with us! God bless you and your family! <br />-Samantha Morency SamanthaMorency1224https://www.blogger.com/profile/13321561490480101525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-34917884053838658282012-12-16T07:57:31.935-08:002012-12-16T07:57:31.935-08:00Regina you inspire me so much. I am going through...Regina you inspire me so much. I am going through a difficult situation at the moment and telling my children everything will be ok, and on the inside I am not so sure of they will be. I read your blog faithfully everyday and by your strength and courage I believe that things will turn out ok. I wish I had half the strength and courage that you show on a daily basis. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers every day and will be always.<br />Evelyn Spiak a Shen momEvelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934079687995299985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-88118871293192431862012-12-16T07:48:56.505-08:002012-12-16T07:48:56.505-08:00We do not know each other but I am reading your bl...We do not know each other but I am reading your blogs and enjoying your thoughts-you are doing an amazing job putting them onto paper! I wish you peace <3<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13347354649988158943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-1155156106110716692012-12-16T07:26:08.391-08:002012-12-16T07:26:08.391-08:00Good Morning Regina!
I'd like to think we are...Good Morning Regina! <br />I'd like to think we are still the same people inside but it certainly changes outlooks you never really thought of (like the hugging). Feeling the love of so many and us listening to you is very comforting. This is very special and I thank you for that. <br />Have a lovely day. LelaLela Bleau//Mom_2_K_and_Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862592616089930323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-86071916928823524032012-12-16T07:21:16.280-08:002012-12-16T07:21:16.280-08:00Regina, you're display of courage, strength a...Regina, you're display of courage, strength and love has helped me with my simple by comparison curveballs life recently handed to me...the loss of a job is nothing in the scheme of things. It seems so petty to even mention it compared to your tremendous loss but yet I feel I have to thank you for showing me that we must accept what happens to us in life but it doesn't mean we embrace it we simply find a new normal and a new way of continuing to move forward one step at a time until we don't have to remember to take the steps each day. You will do wonderful as you are sharing your grief, your love and your heart with others which will ultimately help you to heal and move forward. I hope your husband and son are doing as well in their healing process. Much thanks to you for sharing your thoughts with all of us ...many, like myself, that you don't even know. GOD BLESS YOU! Susan Murphy, ColonieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com