tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.comments2023-07-15T10:34:47.151-05:00Desert's ChildKatie Sherrodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09159503802660122104noreply@blogger.comBlogger1331125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-20532913906220954042023-03-16T22:11:21.025-05:002023-03-16T22:11:21.025-05:00FYI: The Chapman Letter,FYI: <a href="https://downloads.deimel.org/chapmanletter.pdf" rel="nofollow">The Chapman Letter</a>,Lionel Deimelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08363018512775944659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-75961676029359144442023-03-10T11:32:12.819-06:002023-03-10T11:32:12.819-06:00A truth statement...thank you, Katie.
The Rev. Me...A truth statement...thank you, Katie.<br /><br />The Rev. Meg Ingalls Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432618532083650536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-18780704482889775322022-12-12T08:49:26.973-06:002022-12-12T08:49:26.973-06:00Dearest Katie,
Gayland, like Tucker, lives on. In...Dearest Katie, <br />Gayland, like Tucker, lives on. In our lives, in our conversations. There is simply too much for death to hold so both continue to be so near. <br /><br />Our son Matt said that Tucker held so much energy and that energy is still here. I believe the same for Gayland. <br />Love you, <br />BarbiBarbi Clickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15850017543275895154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-65726161857642370452022-12-12T05:38:33.963-06:002022-12-12T05:38:33.963-06:00Oh, Dear Katie: Thank you for posting this testimo...Oh, Dear Katie: Thank you for posting this testimony to your deep love and deep loss. I believe Gayland still is near you even on these terrible anniversaries. Stephen WallerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12498749528055389038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-62945986737747668962022-04-03T05:55:23.374-05:002022-04-03T05:55:23.374-05:00You’ve compiled a wonderful tribute to a big broth...You’ve compiled a wonderful tribute to a big brother. This marks the loss of another man in your life. I’m sorry. I loved what you found in Gayland’s prayer book.Louise Kingstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10044020384260078022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-9451278543239438812022-04-02T22:14:48.405-05:002022-04-02T22:14:48.405-05:00Lovely tribute, Katie. I am so sorry for your loss...Lovely tribute, Katie. I am so sorry for your loss Big brothers are special. Yours sounds like a winner.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-29709658612077885942022-03-21T23:21:46.087-05:002022-03-21T23:21:46.087-05:00I've had the pleasure of knowing Dan for almos...I've had the pleasure of knowing Dan for almost 50 years through the SCCA. He was always welcoming to all - strangers and friends alike. His smile and laughter couldn't be missed at any race in Texas. Thank you for a beautiful tribute to him - showing us the family side of Dan. He will be missed by many. I know he was greeted by so many of our SCCA family who have gone before him - Heaven help the Angels when they all get together! <br />Paula Taylor<br />Austin, TXPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11924869828197981200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-57035829219443756502022-03-21T21:51:52.343-05:002022-03-21T21:51:52.343-05:00Wonderful eulogy and expression of love! Thank yo...Wonderful eulogy and expression of love! Thank you! May God hold him in her resurrection arms and comfort you and your family in the promise of resurrection to eternal life!Scott Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985048228571180673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-15348128810977893562022-03-21T21:48:26.438-05:002022-03-21T21:48:26.438-05:00What a wonderful eulogy and engaging narrative! I ...What a wonderful eulogy and engaging narrative! I feel like I know (and like) him and that I can experience a little of the void you must feel! May Dan rest in the arms of Jesus and rise in his likeness! Good job, Katie! And may God hold you in her comforting embrace!Scott Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985048228571180673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-45519382523970324042022-03-21T21:39:56.042-05:002022-03-21T21:39:56.042-05:00What a lovely, loving tribute, Katie. I am sorry f...What a lovely, loving tribute, Katie. I am sorry for your loss, but I know you will carry these memories with you forever as some small comfort. I still have my big brother (my only sibling), but I worry about him a lot. In many ways, it's a selfish worry.judyalterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13767466505891813090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-14372180519650912172021-06-10T08:41:41.275-05:002021-06-10T08:41:41.275-05:00Geraldallengeorge1 - the fact that you came to the...Geraldallengeorge1 - the fact that you came to the blog of a grieving widow to say this is in itself hateful, and the fact that you cannot see this is more evidence of your lack of empathy and your overweening smugness.<br />Katie Sherrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09159503802660122104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-68049176811599493202021-06-10T01:21:16.387-05:002021-06-10T01:21:16.387-05:00we don't hate you. we think you are wrong, an...we don't hate you. we think you are wrong, and the Holy Scriptures confirm that.geraldallengeorge1https://www.blogger.com/profile/08757044806071212313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-77579266408859064732021-04-03T17:54:42.984-05:002021-04-03T17:54:42.984-05:00I agree completely. It is a sad time as a member o...I agree completely. It is a sad time as a member of All Saints, and a sad time for all who stayed and didn't break away. It just doesn't seem possible and surely doesn't seem fair. If one choses to leave, that if fine, but to take what one deserted just seems like a swift slap in the face of the innocent. Thanks Iker. I can't see how you would feel pleased, but I'm sure you do.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412071069999837121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-23712133677184705312021-04-03T17:00:36.810-05:002021-04-03T17:00:36.810-05:00Any comment seems utterly inadequate, but I still ...Any comment seems utterly inadequate, but I still thank you your steadfastness, and am here for the grief. Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02970052534402740820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-15121173631434164752020-12-11T23:09:33.338-06:002020-12-11T23:09:33.338-06:00“Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or wa...“Keep watch, dear Lord, with those who work, or watch, or weep this night, and give your angels charge over those who sleep (BCP 134).” That we remember is Gayland’s ongoing ministry drawing us into eternal beatitude.jhlogginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13130507706131443607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-90099664849519140092020-12-11T16:15:07.696-06:002020-12-11T16:15:07.696-06:00Sending love and hugs across the miles ... and smi...Sending love and hugs across the miles ... and smiling at memories of hospitality past in the sacred space that is the home you and Gayland created together. Love you millions. SUSAN RUSSELLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01795717638621668638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-56075328758086520282020-12-11T12:39:28.542-06:002020-12-11T12:39:28.542-06:00Oh Katie, I think of you often and can feel the sa...Oh Katie, I think of you often and can feel the same type of pain you feel. We keep moving forward inch by inch, slowly, methodically, each day. What choice do we have? If we don't move forward we get stuck in grief-like mire, and really aren't good for anything or anyone. So onward we go with the grace of God and our husbands' unchanging love. That's what we need and that's what we are given each day. Grace and love. You are loved. xxooEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01393810635312247261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-36341017503675219572020-04-23T12:04:53.549-05:002020-04-23T12:04:53.549-05:00dear, dear, Katie. this us uncanny. this morning w...dear, dear, Katie. this us uncanny. this morning when Calon lan and i were out for our first walk at 5 a.m., Gayland came to heart in a pause during the morning intercessions and practice. though we've never met it person, i recognized the energy from whenever you've posted a picture of the two of you - in the garden or either side of the fireplace. so worldlessly greeting him by name, i simply wished him love, love, love and thanked him for the many great differences he had made in this suffering world.... and oh yes, you got your own virtual hug, sitting on our tiny front porch, just before Calon lan went into the very real blessings of his breakfast and my morning coffee.. love, love, love from Montreal, dear Katie.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783912162459370943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-57845206468577636472020-04-23T09:21:35.676-05:002020-04-23T09:21:35.676-05:00Bless you. I will donate in Gayland's name. I...Bless you. I will donate in Gayland's name. I cannot imagine 800 days. It has been 270 days since my love left and some days, if I didn't have my animals to make me get out of bed, I think I would just stay there. <br /><br />cd0103https://www.blogger.com/profile/13571759782238612688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-17339832537520345942019-12-12T06:44:34.948-06:002019-12-12T06:44:34.948-06:00((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Katie)))))))))))))))...((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((Katie))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))<br />As always, you, among the other living saints came to heart long before sunrise, as pup and I were out for the first walk of the day. And as always, my heart holds you just a wee bit longer - having also lost the love of my life, now 28 years ago. One thing, one difficult thing, I've come to accept is the truth that it's all grace - both the love and the loss. So if I could whisper one thing in the great hug i'm sending you, dear sister in the Life - it would be to trust your grace - both when it's raw and when it consoles; when it tickles a laugh out of you and when your tears would almost drown all breath; when you can almost hear...… almost feel, and when the scalpel of solitude would skin you alive. It's all grace - l'epreuve d'une vie vecu avec toute ton Coeur - the proof of a life lived whole-heartedly.<br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783912162459370943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-45819279736157448222019-12-11T22:50:24.172-06:002019-12-11T22:50:24.172-06:00What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. I hav...What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful man. I have no idea what you are feeling right now but my heart aches with you just imagining what it must be like loosing a life partner. Be well and know you are loved by many!Preacher's Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00683766425340098806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-55896778303070200452019-11-04T01:06:55.079-06:002019-11-04T01:06:55.079-06:00💞 YOU are SURROUNDED by LOVE 💞💞 YOU are SURROUNDED by LOVE 💞Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05822069570212052221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-58793506201041164232019-11-02T07:43:35.147-05:002019-11-02T07:43:35.147-05:00Now I understand why you were the first dear being...Now I understand why you were the first dear being to come to heart this morning, dear Katie.<br />love, love,love from Montreal<br />David<br />& Calon lanDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05783912162459370943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-54776296766985091602019-11-01T13:18:32.409-05:002019-11-01T13:18:32.409-05:00Love love and more love.
Love him still as I stil...Love love and more love. <br />Love him still as I still love you. <br />Barbi Barbi Clickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15850017543275895154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25082628.post-87310777518450518162019-05-11T23:09:14.725-05:002019-05-11T23:09:14.725-05:00Katie, I read your exceptionally poignant post, a...Katie, I read your exceptionally poignant post, and honestly, am a bit surprised. Hum, but then again, maybe not. I would never have taken Gayland as the jealous type, but maybe I should have realized he could be as “human” as me. <br /><br />I do not believe I ever met someone as kind and endearing as Gayland (except maybe Bert Honea who had a similar effect on people. Interesting that they were both beloved Episcopal priests). Each time I saw Gayland, he made me feel special, welcomed, and he always remembered my name. He simply exuded love. I believe this is why he was such a beloved “pastor”.<br /><br />Then, there was the Gayland who fell madly for his Katie. She was his everything and he couldn’t imagine EVER loving someone as much as he loved you. When he saw your mother-daughter bond, maybe he was threatened in a very human way. “I know she loves me, but does she love me as much as she loves Daniella?” Threatened and insecure. He “experienced” the special love we mothers have for our children, a love that is simply God given and difficult to adequately describe. But, he saw it. He felt it. He saw you making a choice to spend time with her (meaning you’re not spending it with him). The old green-eyed monster got the better of one of the best of us. Gayland was human. <br /><br />When I was expecting my second child, I often thought “How can I possibly love this baby as much as I love Kate?” I actually worried about it. Now I realize how ridiculous I was— there’s always enough LOVE. I had to experience this myself to understand. <br /><br />So it was with Gayland. In time, his experience allowed him to understand as we can only do when it becomes our story. Rather than look on, he accepted the gift that you and Daniella offered— family. The rest was history and each of you were happy and blessed. <br /><br />As my sweet grandmother used to say— you just can’t love too much. ❤️— Sue Turnage Sue Turnagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314362109928284270noreply@blogger.com