tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post4403036819381013403..comments2024-01-22T23:29:12.048-08:00Comments on One Cosmos At Sea: Remember WhenUSS Ben USN (Ret)http://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-57609235901244786582014-06-13T03:03:32.140-07:002014-06-13T03:03:32.140-07:00Hi Leslie,
I'm working on the next post now.
B...Hi Leslie,<br />I'm working on the next post now.<br />Both of our daughters are heading back to NC and KY so I have more time to blog on.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-25038025138630942332014-06-13T02:58:41.419-07:002014-06-13T02:58:41.419-07:00Thanks Joan,
I think it might help me learn more m...Thanks Joan,<br />I think it might help me learn more meaning from Patti's journey to the Othere side, and my new purpose now, besides being a dad and grandpa that is.<br /><br />Hopefully it will also be of some small comfort to others who might find themselves facing a similar experience in the future (although I sure don't wish this kind of loss on any one of you guys, but I also know that it's rare for a wife and husband to pass at the same moment).<br /><br /><br /><br /> USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-88110167187101127772014-06-12T20:52:24.097-07:002014-06-12T20:52:24.097-07:00How was your Memorial with your daughters? You mus...How was your Memorial with your daughters? You must be very busy, but I look forward to hearing about it and how you guys are doing. <br />Mrs. G Leslie Godwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794375005614166921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-60858722503472590202014-06-11T20:18:51.749-07:002014-06-11T20:18:51.749-07:00Ben, you are so kind to share your grief-thoughts ...Ben, you are so kind to share your grief-thoughts and life-joys with us. I am humbled, touched, and not a little in awe of your openness with us, your little online community. <br /><br />The Jolly Roger and I keep you and your girls in our evening prayers.Joan of Argghh!https://www.blogger.com/profile/14729682908266300507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-87836445806251099152014-06-10T00:47:46.331-07:002014-06-10T00:47:46.331-07:00You are most welcome, Mushroom.
I can tell from re...You are most welcome, Mushroom.<br />I can tell from reading your excellent blog how deeply in love you are with your wonderful wife. :^)<br /><br />As I'm certain everyone commenting here is with their spouse (and children).USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-27050850350956675022014-06-09T14:40:47.317-07:002014-06-09T14:40:47.317-07:00You're right, Ben. Thank you for the reminder...You're right, Ben. Thank you for the reminder. My wife loves Alan Jackson, and that is one of her favorites. mushroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07651027035577798096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-79897773152836341822014-06-09T02:01:15.568-07:002014-06-09T02:01:15.568-07:00Thank you Leslie,
We raised two wonderful and virt...Thank you Leslie,<br />We raised two wonderful and virtuous daughters.<br />I am so very proud of them. They have been a tremendous help and comfort to me...and each other.<br /><br />Since it's only us we decided to have A celebration of Patti's life at home.<br />We're going to look at all her pictures and listen to some of her favorite songs which we all happen to also love.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-1635461390018461322014-06-09T01:56:06.855-07:002014-06-09T01:56:06.855-07:00Thank you Andrew,
Your prayers mean a lot to me, m...Thank you Andrew,<br />Your prayers mean a lot to me, my friend.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-87099822304274240962014-06-09T01:55:11.561-07:002014-06-09T01:55:11.561-07:00Thanks Julie,
I never realized (I thought I did) ...Thanks Julie,<br /><br />I never realized (I thought I did) until now just how powerful, good and beautiful pictures can be.<br />Particularly pictures of my love. Our love.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-28122222899267183202014-06-08T10:22:10.018-07:002014-06-08T10:22:10.018-07:00Ben, That is a beautiful picture of the two of you...Ben, That is a beautiful picture of the two of you. I hope your visit with your daughters is going well, as hard of a time as it is. But I hope it is comforting to have the 3 of you together.Leslie Godwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794375005614166921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-3755560812903748602014-06-08T08:03:18.602-07:002014-06-08T08:03:18.602-07:00My condolences Ben. I wish you the best. You and...My condolences Ben. I wish you the best. You and Patti are in my prayers.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-72410628186446828212014-06-08T06:36:54.165-07:002014-06-08T06:36:54.165-07:00Yes, sir.
That's a beautiful pic of the two ...Yes, sir. <br /><br />That's a beautiful pic of the two of you.juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975754287030568726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2127590045913020385.post-24661318125464883992014-06-08T00:40:34.232-07:002014-06-08T00:40:34.232-07:00My friends, do me and yourselves a favor, take you...My friends, do me and yourselves a favor, take your spouse by the hands, hold them close, look each other in the eyes; into your very souls...and dance.USS Ben USN (Ret)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07492369604790651538noreply@blogger.com