Comments on Sweet Amandine: How we gather

Thank you, Jess, for such beautiful writing and th...

2011-11-29T08:44:49.005-05:00

Thank you, Jess, for such beautiful writing and thoughtfulness. I believe I can understand the feelings from both sides. Having just made it through our first Thanksgiving without someone who should have been with us, I can feel the gratitude of the person on your right.

...and having been a reader here for 2 years, I do believe you are far more than simply "here"!

Thanks, Holly. (And yes, those eyes kill me...

2011-11-28T17:19:12.646-05:00

Thanks, Holly. (And yes, those eyes kill me.)

Yes, yes, "here" is good. Hugs to you, N.

You're very kind, Hana! Thank you.

I am more than thankful that you are here... in th...

2011-11-28T17:09:04.807-05:00

I am more than thankful that you are here... in this world, your kitchen, my kitchen, orbiting the bloggosphere. Thank you for being such a brilliant writer and chef and for sharing your story. Here's to the future!

and I managed to type "Maya" instead of ...

2011-11-28T16:36:21.334-05:00

and I managed to type "Maya" instead of "Mia" for some very strange reason. forgiveness, little one!

hey, for those of us who are really glad that you ...

2011-11-28T16:35:41.522-05:00

hey, for those of us who are really glad that you are JUST HERE...but I get it. bar is, of course, higher, but when you are starting from really scary, "here's" not so bad. as I imagine we might feel about Ms. Maya this year--here is quite swell, indeed. xo

You are an inspiration in so many ways. (And on a...

2011-11-28T12:22:35.006-05:00

You are an inspiration in so many ways. (And on a side note, Mia is stunning...those eyes! Goodness!)

Hi, friends. Thanks for your very kind notes. I ...

2011-11-28T02:41:36.089-05:00

Hi, friends. Thanks for your very kind notes. I hope you've had a lovely holiday weekend. Here's to a great week. xo.

thanks for this post that fills in those of us who...

2011-11-27T22:48:25.910-05:00

thanks for this post that fills in those of us who are "occasionals". Your life filling in is sweetness. An even more grateful holiday now, with more to come.

you make each of us blossom with your wonderful po...

2011-11-26T13:32:39.520-05:00

you make each of us blossom with your wonderful posts & your positive being!

'let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.' -m. proust

thank you & i am grateful for your generosity of spirit..& certainly good health!

I dare say, you are more than just "here"...

2011-11-25T19:07:44.208-05:00

I dare say, you are more than just "here" -- more by far, as you are now "we". No small thing, that.

A most happy Thanksgiving to you, Jess. Here's to dozens more.

Cheers,
M

What Molly said. xoxo

2011-11-25T01:24:55.609-05:00

What Molly said. xoxo

You make me smile deep down. Looking forward to th...

2011-11-25T01:06:03.340-05:00

You make me smile deep down. Looking forward to the soup. Enjoy the rest of you weekend.

I don't know. As someone whose loved ones are...

2011-11-24T10:54:26.717-05:00

I don't know. As someone whose loved ones are usually not with her, I'm happy when the people I love most are *here*, with me. I suppose that phrase can mean all sorts of things!

At any rate, cheers to good food, good company, good writing, and on-line companionship. Happy Thanksgiving, sweet Jess.

So beautiful

2011-11-24T03:03:26.194-05:00

So beautiful

You're way more than just here, friend. Happy...

2011-11-24T00:55:01.310-05:00

You're way more than just here, friend. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, from me and mine. xo

Hi, I've been subscribed to your blog for just...

2011-11-24T00:10:43.960-05:00

Hi,
I've been subscribed to your blog for just a short few weeks. Your writing style is captivating! I love it.

I'll just share that I think the person who loves you very much didn't mean to remind you of your near-death experience, they needed to remind themselves so the intense feeling of gratitude resurfaces. It's often that we feel grateful for something when it's (almost) no longer there.

In my opinion, thanking Gd for every minute detail of our lives and being should be a constant, daily occurrence that we need to sensitize our self to. I'm sure you have a heightened awareness due to the miracle you've experienced (despite not wanting to be labeled/viewed as The Miracle Case).

And i think that bar of "not dead" is for everyone...

Have a happy, healthy, fulfilling year!