tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post8055047481594317687..comments2024-02-16T05:27:25.619-05:00Comments on Ordinary Oddballs: HOMEAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14758011628651251093noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-27487684870327212992012-07-20T10:02:10.145-04:002012-07-20T10:02:10.145-04:00Lucy- you guys were on my heart this week so I wen...Lucy- you guys were on my heart this week so I went to check your blog. I am so sorry for your loss and I am sorry we missed the funeral. Calli was, and is, such an inspiration. She lived a life of beauty, passion, and grace. That was so clear from your blog. And you were the best advocate for her you could have possibly been. My prayers are with you and your family. The AlbanesesSavory Secretshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16595531542713802267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-82089654655190113352012-07-18T15:27:00.103-04:002012-07-18T15:27:00.103-04:00Lucy - read your blog today - what a blessing! I k...Lucy - read your blog today - what a blessing! I know that Calli is enjoying the wonders and splendor of Heaven! I know that you are missing her as well. I miss her! I am keeping you in my prayers. I think of Calli often. Thank you for posting her thoughts, sayings, and poems. I look forward to seeing her again. Blessings, JoanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-49380730066696050162012-07-17T22:58:21.155-04:002012-07-17T22:58:21.155-04:00So beautiful Lucy! We continue to think of you all...So beautiful Lucy! We continue to think of you all often and of Callie. I share Callie's story and writings with so many people who are touched, challenged and inspired by her life. Love you all!Luciannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05197522803062130172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-51587614376486136672012-07-14T15:13:03.475-04:002012-07-14T15:13:03.475-04:00While it was still extremely sad, that was the mos...While it was still extremely sad, that was the most wonderfully encouraging funeral I have ever been to. I am so glad that you had Dick there to perform the service. <br /><br />The poem by Calli's friend was so moving and the burial was so simple and beautiful. The kids are still saying that it is hard to believe that she is really gone and they wish it was all a dream that they could wake up from. Aiden said he kept pinching himself and biting his tongue to make sure he really was awake. :(<br /><br />I have been thinking about how the butterfly really was symbolic of Calli's life. While the cancer ate away at her body, God was doing a new thing and now she has been set free from her earthly cocoon. Did you know that the Greek word for butterfly is "psyche", which means soul? When I heard that I got the chills. <br /><br />We will never forget her and she will always have a special place in our hearts.Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12887928615513412979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-63729759331809291552012-07-13T13:29:00.219-04:002012-07-13T13:29:00.219-04:00Thanks for sharing. Praying for your familoy. It...Thanks for sharing. Praying for your familoy. It is such a joy to know that we will join our loved ones one day in heaven.Tonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05553943731147535760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-65811276815317059172012-07-13T12:11:02.968-04:002012-07-13T12:11:02.968-04:00When I found out Calli had passed away, I cried an...When I found out Calli had passed away, I cried and cried, but when I stopped, I was filled with an overwhelming peace and I could see her, running through these fields full of flowers all the way to heaven. I've always been afraid of death, but after Calli died , I saw that death was really only the beginning of something so beautiful that our minds could barely imagine it. I know that Calli wanted me to be able to understand that. :)Lydia V.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-88435049004672445632012-07-12T15:39:02.081-04:002012-07-12T15:39:02.081-04:00You are right! She is ABOVE the Angels <3 <...You are right! She is ABOVE the Angels <3 <3 Well said and beautiful poem by her friend.. just perfect really.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-52791352659549922892012-07-12T14:36:47.862-04:002012-07-12T14:36:47.862-04:00Beautiful words for a beautiful girl. Thinking of ...Beautiful words for a beautiful girl. Thinking of all of you...<br />Suzanne McDermottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-79146254131619680532012-07-11T16:03:20.790-04:002012-07-11T16:03:20.790-04:00Beautiful words from a beautiful family. I don...Beautiful words from a beautiful family. I don't know you but have been following Calli's journey. I am amazed at you faith and hers. I am a doubting Thomas but you are making me a believer through your story. Please share some of Calli's observations of heaven. What a gift she is giving all of us who are following. She is helping to ease my fears and for that I can't thank you enough. My prayers are with you in the days ahead. I feel honored to know your family even if it is through the computer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-89141123296196932352012-07-11T14:53:07.573-04:002012-07-11T14:53:07.573-04:00Loved that poem and she did a great job reading it...Loved that poem and she did a great job reading it!<br /><br />Calli's "slogan" was living hope- for everyone, not just her! Dreaming, hoping is good :)<br /><br />Hey, don't waste all that mint ice cream! :Dalison103https://www.blogger.com/profile/08956278932785732435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-86542003857944454062012-07-11T14:50:01.419-04:002012-07-11T14:50:01.419-04:00Calli's friend wrote a beautiful poem and did ...Calli's friend wrote a beautiful poem and did a wonderful job reading it during the service. Such true words.<br /><br />Whoever said to give up dreams and hope is not right! Living with Hope was Calli's slogan! :) She still wants all of us to live that way. duh.<br /><br />The service, music, all was lovely.<br />Be well, hug each other and eat all that mint chocolate chip ice cream!!alison103https://www.blogger.com/profile/08956278932785732435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-43614640079593553232012-07-11T13:30:15.067-04:002012-07-11T13:30:15.067-04:00Lucy....what an amazing service on Tuesday....I wi...Lucy....what an amazing service on Tuesday....I will never forget you praising God during 'Blessed be your Name!!'...That picture of your faith, hope, and joy in the midst of your greatest loss will forever be a picture in my mind of what it means to truly trust God!...Will be praying for you in the days ahead and am excited to see how the Lord continues to use Calli's life and testimony through the lives of her precious family and friends!!!! Jen ConnorsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-8676631856433623582012-07-11T13:23:21.662-04:002012-07-11T13:23:21.662-04:00What beautiful words and thoughts Lucy! I have no...What beautiful words and thoughts Lucy! I have no doubt of your love for Jesus and Heaven and the joy of Calli being there with the saints and angels. The funeral was a beautiful tribute to who Calli was and where she is now. Thank you for being such a strong and courageous woman and mother, an example to us all. May God bless you in the days and weeks and months to come.<br />JanelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3235000329284275032.post-41577665374875103312012-07-11T13:19:04.940-04:002012-07-11T13:19:04.940-04:00this is the most beautiful thing I have ever read....this is the most beautiful thing I have ever read. It makes me want to go to heaven and realize how much i want to be close to the Lord. Calli was such an insperation to me and i didn't even know her. I barely knew you. I have followed your blog through Julie's facebook and my sister Heather.(went to church with you about 20 years ago). Calli has been on my mind all week and I look forward to meeting her someday. I remember the fire for the Lord that burned inside me when i was her age, even younger, and it has faded some over the years. well, its back. thank you and God bless your family. Love, AmyAmy Robertsnoreply@blogger.com