tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558697118409179461.post1692727554505427679..comments2023-04-30T02:52:29.804-05:00Comments on The Bufe Family: Joy...Melissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13310715071011930955noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558697118409179461.post-23926858706104611152011-04-05T21:22:41.941-05:002011-04-05T21:22:41.941-05:00Thank you for posting this. A friend of mine'...Thank you for posting this. A friend of mine's mom has cancer that has metastasized. She is now in hospice care. Looking for joy in the dark shadow that is cancer is hard but I think its worth looking for it. Thank you for giving me something to share with them. <br /><br />Also, best of luck as you go back to work. I'm sure sweet Hadley will be right with you holding you all the way.Patynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558697118409179461.post-78414563832776321872011-04-04T23:32:51.962-05:002011-04-04T23:32:51.962-05:00For me personally I look for joy and God's ble...For me personally I look for joy and God's blessing all through being a military wife. While I am very proud. It is also very hard and challenging at times...I try to focus on the blessings my husbands safety and protection over the obvious fact that we are apart. The Lord, my children, family, and friends bring me great joy and encouragement in those trying times!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558697118409179461.post-82106395585795504492011-04-04T16:39:03.332-05:002011-04-04T16:39:03.332-05:00Not sure if this is how you're feeling, but I ...Not sure if this is how you're feeling, but I knew that I wasn't going to be ready to be peppered with the questions of kindergartners on my first day. I had a close teacher friend of mine talk to the kids before I came into the room. The kids already knew what happened, so she talked about keeping Nathan in their hearts, but not on their lips. She explained that I would need extra good behavior and a few extra hugs. (other teachers also talked to their children re: questions) We talked about it when I was ready. I also went in a half day (morning) my first day. It worked for me because mornings are super busy and I didn't have much tim to think. I'll be praying for you.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01707116128496941469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8558697118409179461.post-65666325343971457372011-04-04T08:55:28.274-05:002011-04-04T08:55:28.274-05:00I thought about you last night as I was tucking Na...I thought about you last night as I was tucking Natalie into bed because I know Sundays are hard for you. I said a little prayer - I hope this last week at home goes well and that the transition back to school goes smoothly for you, your family and your kiddos at school. And that's something else that can give you joy - those little munchkin grins and munchkin hugs. :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08154281767386215271noreply@blogger.com