Comments for RafeWorld http://rafeworld.com All the things that make up Rafe's life. Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:59:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on On the subject of lunches by Christie http://rafeworld.com/archives/165/comment-page-1#comment-5470 Christie Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:59:08 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=165#comment-5470 Yes.. A moment to breathe or eat lunch is probably the thing I miss most about jobs I've had in the past. My husband is always going on about wonderful places where he had lunch recently and I say.. "Well, I shoved down a pb&j in 2 minutes! Can you do that?" He just looks at me strangely as if my super lunch consuming speeds have nothing to do with his fabulous lunch. Weird. Yes.. A moment to breathe or eat lunch is probably the thing I miss most about jobs I’ve had in the past. My husband is always going on about wonderful places where he had lunch recently and I say.. “Well, I shoved down a pb&j in 2 minutes! Can you do that?”
He just looks at me strangely as if my super lunch consuming speeds have nothing to do with his fabulous lunch. Weird.

]]> Comment on Sorrow by Esther http://rafeworld.com/archives/162/comment-page-1#comment-3103 Esther Sun, 01 May 2011 05:19:49 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=162#comment-3103 Mr. Telsch. In my short years of living I would never understand this kind of pain you are experiencing but I would like you to know that you are never alone in this matter. I am utterly useless as your previous student to give any words of comfort, but I do hope that those around you will pour on you and your family great amounts of love and hope. God bless you and I hope even through a tragedy like this, a great amount of happiness can be found. -Esther Park. class of 2010 Mr. Telsch.
In my short years of living I would never understand this kind of pain you are experiencing but I would like you to know that you are never alone in this matter.
I am utterly useless as your previous student to give any words of comfort, but I do hope that those around you will pour on you and your family great amounts of love and hope.

God bless you and I hope even through a tragedy like this, a great amount of happiness can be found.

-Esther Park. class of 2010

]]> Comment on Sorrow by Karen Varela http://rafeworld.com/archives/162/comment-page-1#comment-1959 Karen Varela Sun, 06 Mar 2011 03:18:28 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=162#comment-1959 I can share my experience in hopes that you feel less alone, and that someone out there may have just a hint of what you are feeling, as no one can truly feel your heart. I lost two babies. One between each successful birth. The first happened in the first month. The second happened at 13 weeks, and I had to be hospitalized to have the necessary procedure. Melissa was two when this happened. The loss and confusion we felt was indescribable. To feel so blessed when looking into Melissa's eyes (as well as each others), and such loss and pain at the same time. My explanation to myself, to help me through these times, was that it was God's way of preparing my body for a successful and healthy pregnancy and baby. This seemed the only reasonable explanation that I could come up with, though it also felt absurd to think that fate worked in such a devastating fashion. The truth is, there is no reasonable explanation. We are meant to treasurer our blessings, and not always meant to understand our losses. You and Kristi found each other through crazy circumstances. You found a wonderful, strong, and trusting life together. You've created a happy and stable home for a perfect and beautiful son. You have the strength and love to keep trying to do what feels right for you, until you decide it is no longer right. Your love gives you the security and strength to make those choices and to adjust to necessary changes to keep your family strong. You two are wonderful, and my heart is with you. I am so thankful that you have such supportive family and friends. I can share my experience in hopes that you feel less alone, and that someone out there may have just a hint of what you are feeling, as no one can truly feel your heart. I lost two babies. One between each successful birth. The first happened in the first month. The second happened at 13 weeks, and I had to be hospitalized to have the necessary procedure. Melissa was two when this happened. The loss and confusion we felt was indescribable. To feel so blessed when looking into Melissa’s eyes (as well as each others), and such loss and pain at the same time.

My explanation to myself, to help me through these times, was that it was God’s way of preparing my body for a successful and healthy pregnancy and baby. This seemed the only reasonable explanation that I could come up with, though it also felt absurd to think that fate worked in such a devastating fashion. The truth is, there is no reasonable explanation. We are meant to treasurer our blessings, and not always meant to understand our losses.

You and Kristi found each other through crazy circumstances. You found a wonderful, strong, and trusting life together. You’ve created a happy and stable home for a perfect and beautiful son. You have the strength and love to keep trying to do what feels right for you, until you decide it is no longer right. Your love gives you the security and strength to make those choices and to adjust to necessary changes to keep your family strong.

You two are wonderful, and my heart is with you. I am so thankful that you have such supportive family and friends.

]]> Comment on I’m not at Comic Con… but was I ever, really? by Kathleen http://rafeworld.com/archives/138/comment-page-1#comment-26 Kathleen Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:11:32 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=138#comment-26 Funny post, Rafe. :) Sometimes I forget how nerdy you are, but like all of us English teachers, you're a great writer. Funny post, Rafe. :) Sometimes I forget how nerdy you are, but like all of us English teachers, you’re a great writer.

]]> Comment on Georgia on My Mind by Dionne http://rafeworld.com/archives/113/comment-page-1#comment-14 Dionne Tue, 30 Mar 2010 01:13:47 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=113#comment-14 What a beautiful sentiment. I can imagine her pleasure at reading how much she touched your life during that time. I wonder if she sees your blog... What a beautiful sentiment. I can imagine her pleasure at reading how much she touched your life during that time. I wonder if she sees your blog…

]]> Comment on Dusting off the Cover by Dionne http://rafeworld.com/archives/90/comment-page-1#comment-13 Dionne Sun, 14 Feb 2010 02:24:45 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=90#comment-13 Yes, I am one of the "just barely catching up in time to miss out" technology neophytes. But I try! Hope you did well at your Regional meet, and I look forward to seeing what you have to say next! Yes, I am one of the “just barely catching up in time to miss out” technology neophytes. But I try! Hope you did well at your Regional meet, and I look forward to seeing what you have to say next!

]]> Comment on Third Time’s The Charm by Jon Zimmerman http://rafeworld.com/archives/76/comment-page-1#comment-8 Jon Zimmerman Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:42:09 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=76#comment-8 YAY Mr. Telsch! Hope everything goes well!!! YAY Mr. Telsch! Hope everything goes well!!!

]]> Comment on Third Time’s The Charm by Dawn http://rafeworld.com/archives/76/comment-page-1#comment-7 Dawn Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:39:25 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/?p=76#comment-7 CONGRATULATIONS!!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

]]> Comment on Scrubs Does A Charlie Brown Christmas by Karen V http://rafeworld.com/archives/11/comment-page-1#comment-6 Karen V Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:19:18 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/archives/11#comment-6 Loved the video. An old favorite combined with a current favorite. Hmmm...showing Dr. Cox' caring side, dangerous? Nah, we all know it's there, and appreciate a small glimpse now and again. Loved the video. An old favorite combined with a current favorite. Hmmm…showing Dr. Cox’ caring side, dangerous? Nah, we all know it’s there, and appreciate a small glimpse now and again.

]]> Comment on At Week’s End by Kristi http://rafeworld.com/archives/10/comment-page-1#comment-5 Kristi Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:38:47 +0000 http://rafeworld.com/archives/10#comment-5 I know what you mean. Hope you're feeling better. PS. CHRISTMAS break. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS. I know what you mean.
Hope you’re feeling better.

PS. CHRISTMAS break. CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS.

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