tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post3686077927500102273..comments2024-03-08T07:00:30.850-06:00Comments on Write From the Heart: How close is heaven?Linda O'Connellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-44505667653218371882011-04-18T11:39:59.295-05:002011-04-18T11:39:59.295-05:00What very special thoughts. And particularly appro...What very special thoughts. And particularly appropriate for the Easter season. I don't know what Heaven is like, but I know it is there.Peggy Frezonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087038771857532951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-61110181854455058912011-04-15T21:53:35.987-05:002011-04-15T21:53:35.987-05:00Linda---Has this story been published? If not, wh...Linda---Has this story been published? If not, why not? (Although after people read THIS story in a collection, no other story will move them as much.)<br /><br />I had forgotten to include in my comment about Nicole's birthmark. Quite touching...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-31120470518902376942011-04-15T21:32:38.411-05:002011-04-15T21:32:38.411-05:00You do have a gift, telling your personal stories,...You do have a gift, telling your personal stories, Linda. And I, for one, am so glad you share 'em.Cathy C. Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16491874468936336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-46997172758927332232011-04-15T21:30:25.620-05:002011-04-15T21:30:25.620-05:00Linda,
I love the "birthmark on the baby'...Linda,<br />I love the "birthmark on the baby's tummy in the shape of lips." Your writing is so easy to read - you tell a great story. Thank you for your very nice comments on my Book Blurb Friday - I appreciate you opinion.<br /><br />~JeanMs.Daisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01409193538202128355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-61538235165785868252011-04-15T19:48:34.482-05:002011-04-15T19:48:34.482-05:00Every time I see a comment I feel as though I have...Every time I see a comment I feel as though I have received an unexpected gift. Thank you.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-868418229126617132011-04-15T19:44:07.997-05:002011-04-15T19:44:07.997-05:00I don't know, but I think $2.50 for a lunch pl...I don't know, but I think $2.50 for a lunch plate sounds pretty good.... I'm sorry to hear you've had to be with so many when they passed. But what a toasty warm post you've made of it!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141883867104777688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-10591065812252538632011-04-15T12:57:18.478-05:002011-04-15T12:57:18.478-05:00Hi Linda -
My aunt died briefly and returned. She...Hi Linda -<br /><br />My aunt died briefly and returned. She went to heaven, and the Lord told her she needed to return. Her work wasn't finished yet. She's still with us. :)<br /><br />It's interesting because Jesus told a story of a rich man, who died and went to hell. He begged Father Abraham to send someone to warn his brothers about that awful place. Father Abraham said people would not believe even if someone returned from the dead. <br /><br />Jesus returned from the dead (permanently), while many others who returned (temporarily) have testified of heaven. Still people do not believe.<br /><br />For me, I accept what Jesus said about both places. I don't need to know every detail, but I'm grateful that Jesus made a way for me to spend eternity with Him.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-35253368152245974032011-04-14T21:32:45.608-05:002011-04-14T21:32:45.608-05:00Mom...you made me cry once again with one of your ...Mom...you made me cry once again with one of your heart-warming stories! I remember being in that room with Grandma when you asked her this. You are an awesome story-teller (Thanks to your dad)and I am proud of you :)tracboy2https://www.blogger.com/profile/10332573689815433640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-40795739996512112722011-04-14T20:22:55.366-05:002011-04-14T20:22:55.366-05:00You've brought tears to my eyes with the your ...You've brought tears to my eyes with the your account of your mother and little Nicole. Heaven is real. There are so many accounts of those who've been there; with astonishing similarities. I particularly love the store of Akiane, a little Russian girl who's seen heaven and is now painting it as best she can. You see, she's limited by the amount of colors available on earth. She can't seem to describe or create the spectrum of colors she saw in heaven...just like your husband's aunt.Deborahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12002468510668438210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-25326083349633857272011-04-14T17:09:27.434-05:002011-04-14T17:09:27.434-05:00Great post. There is a local cardiologist, Michael...Great post. There is a local cardiologist, Michael Sabom, who has published a book about death/near death experiences based on his personal experience with patients over a 20 year period. He is not the only physician to write such a book. Interesting, huh?Lisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05048410207952052295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-42741715477183066502011-04-14T11:19:34.447-05:002011-04-14T11:19:34.447-05:00Nicole has a permanent memento of her great grandm...Nicole has a permanent memento of her great grandmother - wonderful!jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-11426529247396436692011-04-14T10:45:14.595-05:002011-04-14T10:45:14.595-05:00A wonderful post Linda. I feel close to heaven whe...A wonderful post Linda. I feel close to heaven when I sit holding my little puppy, Rocky. He is so full of love as we should be.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920831144240024660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-47629280145053325512011-04-14T08:20:07.116-05:002011-04-14T08:20:07.116-05:00Thank you, my friends. Someday, I may blog about a...Thank you, my friends. Someday, I may blog about a personal experience I had as my friend passed. There are many unexplainable things in life that some people prefer to label coincidence or imagination.Linda O'Connellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15982895073903619018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-56411341019027925052011-04-14T08:09:09.849-05:002011-04-14T08:09:09.849-05:00I love it! And that birthmark story is too cool!I love it! And that birthmark story is too cool!Julia Gordon-Bramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682792436253939395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-43044863088054040932011-04-14T08:03:44.244-05:002011-04-14T08:03:44.244-05:00Hi Linda,
You never cease to amaze me with the dep...Hi Linda,<br />You never cease to amaze me with the depth and emotion of your posts.<br />Love the image of your mom kissing your belly with your unborn child. <br />Your writing is pure heaven.<br />DonnaDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-86622519286252701382011-04-14T06:04:54.855-05:002011-04-14T06:04:54.855-05:00You are right! This is a wonderful post! As a stro...You are right! This is a wonderful post! As a strong believer in heaven it is so sweet to hear that description:))Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-9454557088135453392011-04-13T22:40:54.218-05:002011-04-13T22:40:54.218-05:00Great post. I think we are so used to knowing thin...Great post. I think we are so used to knowing things "for sure" we have trouble with dealing with faith based things...I'm willing to entertain the idea that anything is possible...Bookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-86450672354467715642011-04-13T21:48:44.797-05:002011-04-13T21:48:44.797-05:00What a wonderful post. The last line is amazingly ...What a wonderful post. The last line is amazingly powerful. (How about the oft-snubbed "dot dot dot" at the end instead of a period? Yes, I know, I am the Ellipsis Empress...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4145825647751945760.post-77054243638278798142011-04-13T20:27:14.472-05:002011-04-13T20:27:14.472-05:00Awwww, that was a nice post, Linda. I believe some...Awwww, that was a nice post, Linda. I believe some people have seen proof of life from the other side. I've been close to heaven and, sad to say, close to hell, too. ha! I prefer heaven, that's for sure. Take care.SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.com