tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082706975306359729.post3939644863450233637..comments2013-08-30T08:17:05.375-07:00Comments on Squarer Pegs, Rounder Holes: A Sad DaySquarer Pegs, Rounder Holeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05984402396917048173noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082706975306359729.post-11810434088775379542011-12-10T21:27:37.159-08:002011-12-10T21:27:37.159-08:00I love that you took the time to write this and sh...I love that you took the time to write this and share some memories with others who knew LaRonda & Dink. It is definetly our time to rally around them as they rallied around Dink during this very long emotional year. The are an inspiration to others of what a closeknit loving family should be. Are they The Cleavers? No, but they sure as heck are a modern day version of a blended family with unconditional love for one another. I always say although I didnt grow up with alot of material posssessions I was blessed with much, much more. I had a Mom & Dad who loved me even when i didnt love myself and 3 brothers, a sister and step brother (who was like blood to me). We had family dinner together every Sunday and when friends came over to join us, they always said they could feel an abundance of love & family support in the air. Even when we had spats (and as Italians we definetly had our share) we still never went home without a hug, a kiss and an "i love you" spoken. I lost my Mom to her 4th bout with cancer in 2000 and my Dad to Alzheimers in 2009. I also lost my brother, Jon, in 1982, my step brother, Skip, in 2003 and another brother, Tony, in 2008. To say i can sympathize with what LaRonda and her family are going thru is putting it mildly & it breaks my heart. All i can do is offer a shoulder to cry on, an ear to listen and a little advice if asked. Other than that I will continue to pray for them as I have since Dink was diagnosed. Thank you again for this wonderful blog. It's a beautiful selfless act and we could use alot more of those in this world. Peace and Love to All, CaraCara Jenness-Smithhttp://www.facebook.com/carajennesssmithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1082706975306359729.post-79995553531287596912011-12-10T10:37:46.095-08:002011-12-10T10:37:46.095-08:00Love this story, but so sad. Feel badly for your ...Love this story, but so sad. Feel badly for your friend. ugh. We lost our older brother to a massive heart attack in 2005. Dead before he hit the ground. He has just gotten back from a month long trip. When he returned he emailed us, "lots to tell you! going camping this weekend. will write more next week." ugh. thank GOD I believe in closure. I called him and told him I loved him and couldn't wait to hear more. there is nothing more important than family and good friends. I'm so glad you wrote about this. xoxo Marianneangermanagementissueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401087933646250811noreply@blogger.com