tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post2143017823328239353..comments2023-07-15T00:42:41.081-07:00Comments on Retired but Certainly not Retiring: Bruce Springsteen Part 2- A Difficult PostJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-12673388200080222972016-12-23T01:49:27.099-08:002016-12-23T01:49:27.099-08:00Thanks Tanja and it means a lot to know that.Thanks Tanja and it means a lot to know that.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-57931044574968406762016-12-22T15:03:27.202-08:002016-12-22T15:03:27.202-08:00Oh John, although I already knew most of your post...Oh John, although I already knew most of your post... It is so touching! Of course no one who didn't go through it will be able to empathize with you and the rest of your family...but be sure... I'll always feel with you!❤ Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02657066418826774979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-87311477047157610662016-11-30T05:42:23.155-08:002016-11-30T05:42:23.155-08:00I'm sorry about your son.I'm sorry about your son.JWBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11577191456374277276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-50388983542159055682016-11-25T07:38:29.981-08:002016-11-25T07:38:29.981-08:00You just said it all Jude.Thanks, it means a lot.
...You just said it all Jude.Thanks, it means a lot.<br />JohnJohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-40262894607475173052016-11-24T23:19:51.785-08:002016-11-24T23:19:51.785-08:00John, I am so sorry about the loss of your son. Yo...John, I am so sorry about the loss of your son. Your words are very moving, and a reminder of how the consideration and kindness of others means so much, and can lead to memories we treasure. It seems that such gifts often come in our darkest moments.<br />JudeDr Sock https://www.blogger.com/profile/13378594360241846301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-55837706972001857992016-11-23T13:51:34.862-08:002016-11-23T13:51:34.862-08:00Thanks Donna pleased that the post had resonance f...Thanks Donna pleased that the post had resonance for you. Very kind words. Thanks again.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-39296057107285122632016-11-23T06:38:46.347-08:002016-11-23T06:38:46.347-08:00This is a beautiful post, John -- and very timely ...This is a beautiful post, John -- and very timely for my family and me. Thank you so much for sharing this. Thank you also for reminding us of the importance of 'real people who have not forgotten how to connect with others'. I will visit the Willow site now.<br />Donna<br />www.retirementreflections.comretirementreflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03256842249783275416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-31038205209776354662016-11-23T05:47:36.473-08:002016-11-23T05:47:36.473-08:00Thanks Carole and yes I saw the clip of Bruce rece...Thanks Carole and yes I saw the clip of Bruce receiving that medal. President Obama and Bruce- two fine people you can be proud of. Hope you have a good Thanksgiving.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-11365498041881010962016-11-23T04:51:33.246-08:002016-11-23T04:51:33.246-08:00Oh, my heart goes out to you John. What a beautifu...Oh, my heart goes out to you John. What a beautiful, poignant post you have written. You probably know that Bruce received the Medal of Freedom (the nation's highest civilian honor) yesterday from President Obama. <br /><br />On this eve of Thanksgiving, emotions sometimes run close to the surface. Thanks for sharing this very personal and touching story. What a wonderful tribute to your son.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-6647976961123104742016-11-22T14:08:38.755-08:002016-11-22T14:08:38.755-08:00Valerie, thanks for your comment. Macmillan do mak...Valerie, thanks for your comment. Macmillan do make such a difference to so many people. The more support they get , the better. And thanks for your supportive comments.They mean a lot.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04025838045532433538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6744181540900970301.post-76646676993705934052016-11-22T08:37:46.459-08:002016-11-22T08:37:46.459-08:00I was thrilled to read this and to learn about the...I was thrilled to read this and to learn about the joy your boy must have felt, the rest of the family too. Having lost my husband to cancer I know what Macmillan Nurses are like, the doctors too. My charity money goes to MacMillan every month but they deserve more. Thank you for sharing this with your readers. God bless.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.com