tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post5131334629242665507..comments2022-11-03T04:11:14.177-07:00Comments on Bryan Jones' Diary - the ramblings of a menopausal man: The pain of lossBryan Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-86126542257545938552015-01-04T02:52:07.818-08:002015-01-04T02:52:07.818-08:00We can fib together about our sporting prowess!We can fib together about our sporting prowess!Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-82805757562027756162015-01-04T02:51:18.103-08:002015-01-04T02:51:18.103-08:00Yes, that sounds about right.Yes, that sounds about right.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-39755712688509303012015-01-03T12:09:57.588-08:002015-01-03T12:09:57.588-08:00Don't worry. If I ever get out your way, I...Don't worry. If I ever get out your way, I'll be glad to take you out for a pint (or several). Then we can tell each stories of our success at soccer (football). I'll be mostly lying.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-36874673887717040362015-01-03T12:07:46.231-08:002015-01-03T12:07:46.231-08:00I'm wit ya, brudder.
My son is 22 years old an...I'm wit ya, brudder.<br />My son is 22 years old and there have been times when I've felt the same as you.<br />But, then he takes the old man golfing with a clear confidence...<br />that the old man will be asleep by nine and then the fun can start.Al Penwasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14052950809151897315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-17722839756677361872014-12-30T08:14:24.405-08:002014-12-30T08:14:24.405-08:00Daniel, sorry to hear you had such trouble leaving...Daniel, sorry to hear you had such trouble leaving your leaned feedback. Thank you for persevering. And a wonderful 2015 to you, sir; I appreciate your support and interest throughout 2014.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-57911935532470244752014-12-30T02:34:14.990-08:002014-12-30T02:34:14.990-08:00Will try from my phone for the third time, since m...Will try from my phone for the third time, since my other comment seem to not go through:<br /><br />How bittersweet! Letting your children go must be one of the toughest milestones for any parent. I'm already dreading it, and for me it's still many years away.<br /><br />But how great that you can cherish the awesome moments you've had and appreciate the progress Ryan had made.<br /><br />Happy 2015!Daniel Nesthttp://nest-expressed.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-36697875407492383262014-12-29T01:42:58.659-08:002014-12-29T01:42:58.659-08:00Thanks Marcia for all your support throughout 2014...Thanks Marcia for all your support throughout 2014. I wish you, your family, (and your book) further success in the coming year.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-3606943812081189592014-12-29T01:41:33.138-08:002014-12-29T01:41:33.138-08:00Wow, Kim, that's such an endorsement from some...Wow, Kim, that's such an endorsement from someone so gifted at conveying emotion in words.<br />And, yes, I'm a Brit, living in Lancashire in the north of England.<br />Wishing you and your family a peaceful and successful 2015.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-75614186757852745782014-12-28T15:18:08.209-08:002014-12-28T15:18:08.209-08:00Awwwww…you tugged at my heart with this one. Beaut...Awwwww…you tugged at my heart with this one. Beautifully written. And yes, the pollen count must be high here, too. XOmenopausal mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09058933838070665032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-88187188837340823612014-12-28T13:48:05.899-08:002014-12-28T13:48:05.899-08:00I am crying. I am emotional. I am out of control...I am crying. I am emotional. I am out of control.<br />Damn you.<br />I loved this SO MUCH.<br />Who are you...that you make me feel like this?<br />Are you in Britain?<br />Fabulous post (as usual..)My Inner Chickhttp://myinnerchick.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-35545006661933947392014-12-27T00:32:42.916-08:002014-12-27T00:32:42.916-08:00Great to hear from you, Kate. And thank you for yo...Great to hear from you, Kate. And thank you for your generous comments - you've always seemed to be on my wavelength, and to understand how my (often warped) brain works.<br /><br />I hope you and your family have a super New Year.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-62487600445718467022014-12-26T13:52:33.623-08:002014-12-26T13:52:33.623-08:00Read this the other day on my phone, but couldn...Read this the other day on my phone, but couldn't comment. Really enjoyed it. Made me a little sad for my future. Loved the last sentence. Beautiful.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940266024306074097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-64008680332573195202014-12-26T06:53:09.925-08:002014-12-26T06:53:09.925-08:00I suspect that will be my reaction when/if my 20-y...I suspect that will be my reaction when/if my 20-year-old daughter marries.<br /><br />Thanks for all your support in 2014.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-61777117098304726772014-12-26T06:24:06.834-08:002014-12-26T06:24:06.834-08:00The realization that life continues before we'...The realization that life continues before we're ready for it to confuses us all at times. I remember walking my oldest daughter down the aisle to give her away to her husband to be. When the minister asked, "Who gives this woman", it was very difficult to say "I do" as my throat had swelled and emotions overwhelmed. Very well done, my friend!Richard Rumplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15478732756685966429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-57120182540962669042014-12-25T12:23:28.955-08:002014-12-25T12:23:28.955-08:00And a happy (beer-swilling, food gobbling) holiday...And a happy (beer-swilling, food gobbling) holiday period to you too, Phil.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-15717021841154441552014-12-25T12:22:18.328-08:002014-12-25T12:22:18.328-08:00I like to believe I'm a well adjusted bloke. T...I like to believe I'm a well adjusted bloke. Thankfully, the emotional reaction was transient. Have a great Christmas and New Year.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-19548146313954720732014-12-25T12:20:35.555-08:002014-12-25T12:20:35.555-08:00Merry (or happy) Christmas to you, your wife and s...Merry (or happy) Christmas to you, your wife and son, Stephen. I'm so grateful for all your support throughout 2014.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-19735676343749671552014-12-25T12:19:10.875-08:002014-12-25T12:19:10.875-08:00Yes, very true Eva. Time doesn't stop moving f...Yes, very true Eva. Time doesn't stop moving forward and we have to move (excuse the pun) with it.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-12041164069933498212014-12-25T09:38:56.758-08:002014-12-25T09:38:56.758-08:00You have to let them go knowing you did your job a...You have to let them go knowing you did your job as a good parent in raising them. <br /><br />Cheers and Happy Holiday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743646207453247092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-83829159163309500862014-12-25T00:23:33.017-08:002014-12-25T00:23:33.017-08:00I've heard that some artists felt empty when t...I've heard that some artists felt empty when they finished a great work that occupied much of their time. Maybe it's time to immerse yourself in a new project..Gorilla Bananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13044093013423635830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-41734746830453799312014-12-24T12:21:13.981-08:002014-12-24T12:21:13.981-08:00When they're small they look at us like we'...When they're small they look at us like we're gods, but as they get older and need us less it does hurt, and I hurt for you. But the flip side of this is that you've raised an exceptional young man who can function well in society. Not every parent can say this. Merry Christmas to you, or is it Happy Christmas where you are? Take care.stephen Hayeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17659054447637207734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-74814423718226866322014-12-24T10:23:07.689-08:002014-12-24T10:23:07.689-08:00It's a moving moment when you realize your off...It's a moving moment when you realize your offspring's independence!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03803472040500529682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-119917005552063472014-12-24T05:48:45.697-08:002014-12-24T05:48:45.697-08:00Deech, thanks for reading and commenting.
I unders...Deech, thanks for reading and commenting.<br />I understand the logic, but sometimes the rational and the emotional do not correspond.Bryan Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193232823492134184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3053340598207983157.post-39699313077107511572014-12-24T05:05:58.607-08:002014-12-24T05:05:58.607-08:00Those should be tears of joy. Your son is indepen...Those should be tears of joy. Your son is independent and does what he wants. Don't grieve for what you perceive you don't have (the company of your son as it was in the old days). Instead, celebrate that your legacy has moved on. Parenting.....you're doing it right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com