tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post3744474117364009746..comments2024-03-10T19:26:35.256-04:00Comments on Just Jemi: Tragedy & KindnessJemi Fraserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-44059511089501178062010-03-19T22:22:32.442-04:002010-03-19T22:22:32.442-04:00Thanks Alyssa. I appreciate your kind thoughts - i...Thanks Alyssa. I appreciate your kind thoughts - it's been so difficult. I've got teens of my own, so I know how wonderful you all are, but it's so good to see everyone pull together. Thanks for dropping by.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-13478939679662410692010-03-19T22:14:23.719-04:002010-03-19T22:14:23.719-04:00Wow, powerful post. I'm not surprised by the i...Wow, powerful post. I'm not surprised by the impressive behavior of teens. We are capable of so much. Glad to know you understand and will put that comprehension in your writing. And I'm so sorry about the tragedy.Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-79579062224115498932010-03-13T10:18:21.890-05:002010-03-13T10:18:21.890-05:00Thanks Donna. It helps to express it out loud and ...Thanks Donna. It helps to express it out loud and on paper. It's definitely been a tough time for all.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-34101622378504427722010-03-12T16:52:33.383-05:002010-03-12T16:52:33.383-05:00Hi Jemi,
What a touching post and a lovely way to ...Hi Jemi,<br />What a touching post and a lovely way to pay tribute to the young man, his friends and family. <br />Donna VolkenanntDonna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-26227062478280792082010-03-11T21:17:46.501-05:002010-03-11T21:17:46.501-05:00Thanks Cat. Everyone is kind of hanging in and han...Thanks Cat. Everyone is kind of hanging in and hanging on to each other. <br /><br />Thanks for the kind thoughts.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-20157824995309847882010-03-11T21:16:44.120-05:002010-03-11T21:16:44.120-05:00LiLa - thanks so much. It's been so tough. It&...LiLa - thanks so much. It's been so tough. It's the little things that get you. Small reminders, and then you remember. The kids have been great - really great.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-50837743170238925742010-03-11T20:27:26.218-05:002010-03-11T20:27:26.218-05:00Hugs~
You are so right when you say kids are muc...Hugs~ <br /><br />You are so right when you say kids are much deeper than we give them credit for. Teens are amazing. <br /><br />Take care of yourself and your circle of friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-6562505131535261642010-03-11T20:16:57.957-05:002010-03-11T20:16:57.957-05:00Oh, I am so, so sorry Jemi. I cannot even begin to...Oh, I am so, so sorry Jemi. I cannot even begin to imagine how terrible it must be for you, your family and friends. It just doesn't seem fair when things like this happen. I'm only thankful that the teenagers who were touched by this young man have helped in the healing process. We're thinking about you.lisa and laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18144863275895761642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-59972719158300418532010-03-09T17:45:44.711-05:002010-03-09T17:45:44.711-05:00Thanks Elana - all these kind thoughts help.Thanks Elana - all these kind thoughts help.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-42580833978976499502010-03-09T17:44:49.108-05:002010-03-09T17:44:49.108-05:00Thanks so much Tamika - I appreciate your kind tho...Thanks so much Tamika - I appreciate your kind thoughts.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-48756582844947689442010-03-09T17:44:11.553-05:002010-03-09T17:44:11.553-05:00Michele - thanks - I'm going to try to get bac...Michele - thanks - I'm going to try to get back to it (maybe tonight) - it's been a tough time.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-45163129401090910132010-03-09T15:03:49.602-05:002010-03-09T15:03:49.602-05:00Well said. And so true. *hugs*Well said. And so true. *hugs*Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-21255453833803954922010-03-09T11:32:48.663-05:002010-03-09T11:32:48.663-05:00Jemi, I am so sorry! Tragedies seem to be surfacin...Jemi, I am so sorry! Tragedies seem to be surfacing more each day. You and that family are in my prayers.Tamika:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04874834971492028558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-72240840690454874132010-03-09T08:20:18.116-05:002010-03-09T08:20:18.116-05:00Still thinking about you.
Michele
SouthernCityMys...Still thinking about you.<br /><br />Michele<br /><a href="http://southerncitymysteries.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">SouthernCityMysteries</a>JournoMichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170364981958685438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-78858696287308147222010-03-09T07:10:29.618-05:002010-03-09T07:10:29.618-05:00Julie - you're so right. That would have been ...Julie - you're so right. That would have been so difficult losing 2 kids in high school. <br /><br />Thanks for the kinds thoughts.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-57792032957185304672010-03-08T23:17:14.418-05:002010-03-08T23:17:14.418-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Jemi. It is never ...I'm so sorry for your loss, Jemi. It is never easy to lose someone and it's even worse when they are just beginning a life that should be full of joy and promise. I remember losing two classmates in high school (both from illness) and the way all of us kids pulled together to remember their friendship. Teenagers really are amazing, something we don't hear much about what with all the bad rap they get about attitudes and drinking and so forth. Thank you for sharing with us, I'm sending good thoughts your way.Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-41900911433007375122010-03-08T21:22:06.761-05:002010-03-08T21:22:06.761-05:00Anne - thank you. Yes - the kids have been fabulou...Anne - thank you. Yes - the kids have been fabulous - such strength. Thanks for your thoughts :)Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-18902148984792145932010-03-08T21:21:24.923-05:002010-03-08T21:21:24.923-05:00Jennifer - thanks so much - the family is getting ...Jennifer - thanks so much - the family is getting through - but it's so hard for them.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-23325411808708128372010-03-08T21:14:40.650-05:002010-03-08T21:14:40.650-05:00Really, really sorry to hear this.
But yes, teen...Really, really sorry to hear this. <br /><br />But yes, teens always surprise me with the depth and range of their emotions. <br /><br />My thoughts are with you guys right now.Anne Spollenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12915171740680350711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-37985421477377981322010-03-08T20:47:05.794-05:002010-03-08T20:47:05.794-05:00Aww, so sad to hear that. I'm really sorry. Pr...Aww, so sad to hear that. I'm really sorry. Praying you and the family find comfort during this time.Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-78303608509951273102010-03-08T18:01:30.431-05:002010-03-08T18:01:30.431-05:00Thanks Lisa - it's been difficult, but we'...Thanks Lisa - it's been difficult, but we're getting through as best we can. Thanks for your kind thoughts.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-49138265178610559842010-03-08T18:00:50.037-05:002010-03-08T18:00:50.037-05:00Carolyn - you're right - it's so hard, but...Carolyn - you're right - it's so hard, but the kids are helping out so much. Great kids.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-58934348777390907692010-03-08T13:11:49.693-05:002010-03-08T13:11:49.693-05:00I'm sorry for your loss, Jemi. I hope you cont...I'm sorry for your loss, Jemi. I hope you continue to find comfort during this difficult time.Lisa Rusczykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17771775256505045469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-77293443326486869162010-03-08T12:10:02.598-05:002010-03-08T12:10:02.598-05:00Oh, so sorry to read this post.
I lost a friend a...Oh, so sorry to read this post.<br /><br />I lost a friend at 18 and it was hard. I remember we all pulled together and made meals, etc. for the family.<br /><br />You're right - teens are fab.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6913682603555541882.post-69750074967089360972010-03-08T07:08:58.289-05:002010-03-08T07:08:58.289-05:00Dawn - thanks so much. It's been an incredibly...Dawn - thanks so much. It's been an incredibly difficult time for his poor family.<br /><br />Teens are fabulous.Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com