The Lanfords - Latest Comments

Re: one year.

Loralee — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:51:30 -0000

I have been thinking about you all week, always to be honest with you. Sadly remebering this day a year ago I happen to check your blog today even knowing you had plans to stop writing. Ii am glad you posted today. Your love and strength gives me and many others strength and courage. Our love and prayers are with you and the girls - today and always.

Re: one year.

Gwen Bell — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:36:20 -0000

I knew today was the day, and I came by to see how you are. I knew, because I spent the end of last year bearing witness from afar. I wrote about it, and you and Chad and the girls, at the time, folding your story into my own memories of witnessing my mom's denouement at this time of year, 19 years ago this year.

November and December, the darkest months of the year for me. Thank you for sharing your story, his story, their story. Our story.

(There is a light.)

Re: Almost, but not quite

AprilL — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 22:02:48 -0000

((((hugs)))) You are an amazing woman. I love you and the girls. If you need anything, just hollar.

Re: Almost, but not quite

Fran — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 20:20:35 -0000

Love you!

Re: Almost, but not quite

Cbwatson — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:27:06 -0000

Skye ....love you girl.. Thinking and praying for you and the girls!

Re: Almost, but not quite

Victoria B — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 11:13:51 -0000

You and the girls are in my prayers all the time. I can't tell you that it gets easier but I have looked at your pictures and I've read everything you've ever posted. I'm learning from you. I'm learning to hold on tight, not to get upset over the little things and to enjoy life and each other. You are one strong lady, even on those days you don't feel it, you are. I know you already know this I just wanted to share with you that I look up to you and I think you are AMAZING!!

Hugs & Kisses

Re: Almost, but not quite

Cuz Enoch — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:37:09 -0000

I love you Skye!

Re: Almost, but not quite

Cathy Bunce — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 10:29:35 -0000

I understand. My sister passed away Nov. 15, of last year after a 13 year battle with IT. My prayer is you continue to heal and have a full life and eventually find another love. You light up the world with your sunshine and your blog has helped me more than you'll ever know in dealing with my own grief.

Re: Out of the blue

Skye Lanford — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:45:12 -0000

Alane,
Thank you for taking the time to express our connection. It's such a small world, isn't it?
I hate that anyone can sympathize with these feelings; but knowing that I have helped anyone, even in a small way, makes the struggle worth it.
I'll be thinking of you too, wishing you nothing but the best.
--Skye

Re: Out of the blue

guest — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 22:49:26 -0000

Dear Skye... you do not know me, but we actually lived together in the wake county hospice house for 10 days last october. I saw you several times, and like other families who i saw come and go, i would often wonder what was your story. My mother was in room B5 - she died on october 19 with me, my sister and my father watching as she struggled to take her last breath. For weeks and months after a life consumed of pain, sadness and death getting back to any type of normalcy is beyond hard. Just the sound of getting ice from the fridge would bring me right back to hospice, and along with it, all the sorrow. I had heard that there was a very young man with a brain tumor who had been at hospice for a long time - so when i saw a FB friend post a link to your blog with a brief mention of the wake county hospice house and a man named chad with a brain tumor, i had to check it out. I am so very glad i did. Your perfect words have helped me so much - I don't even know how to begin to explain it. We hit the year mark with the passing of my mom, this past Wednesday - and this last blog of yours once again, had a way of expressing everything that i have been feeling. This quote says it all for me... "It sucker punches you; leaves you breathless and then just walks away – ever waiting to pounce again."
Thank you Skye, thank you so very much. I will continue to think about you, and your beautiful girls, and i wish for you a life full of love, magic and small, happy moments. with much gratitude,Alane

Re: Out of the blue

JF — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:29:44 -0000

The girls could not have a better mom.
Take Care

Re: Out of the blue

jennifer — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:09:14 -0000

You are such an inspiration to me and to many. God has a special plan for you Skye. Always follow your heart, and know that you are loved..

Re: Out of the blue

Cbwatson — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:32:01 -0000

You are AMAZING!!! Truly amazing! I cannot wait to see what God unfolds every day of you and the girls lives... because I know there is a wonderful man in heaven cheering God, you and your girls on....

Re: Out of the blue

Cathy Bunce — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:14:42 -0000

I'm so happy you had the time to prepare. I understand the grief. Chad gave you the permission you needed to live without guilt. Live..Laugh...Love! Life is too short.

Re: Blog-no-more

Vanessa Dorsey — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:02:58 -0000

Good for you! I have been following your blog as I was introduced to it by Camille Watson. Our Pastor often talks about "doing a few things well" and this came to mind as I read your last post. How wonderful and healing for you! Your family will remain in my prayers...
Vanessa Dorsey

Re: Blog-no-more

Kirsten — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:31:55 -0000

My sister introduced me to your blog a little over a year ago. I found myself praying for your family, learning from your example of neverending love, and celebrating your successes. I have come back often, wondering what has been happening, celebrating with you as you move forward, and continuing to pray for your family. Thank you for sharing your lives with so many. I hope to hear, through Bevin, about your continued success! You will always be in my prayers. Have fun, study hard, and know that you are loved! As it is said in the movie, The Help, "You is smart, you is kind, you is important!"

Re: Blog-no-more

Elizabeth — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:05:01 -0000

I will miss your words - but I so understand. Make your choices and be happy! You are awesome and don't let anyone tell you different!

Re: Blog-no-more

Amy — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:32:49 -0000

I will miss your blog but can keep up with the happenings of the Wonderful Lanford Ladies on FB. I am so happy for you that you have found the path you need & are following it. For me I want to say thank you for sharing all that you have over the years on your blogs, you let me see parts of your life that you didn't have to share with anyone. You are an amazing woman, mother,friend& etc. I wish only the best for you & your girls. See you on FB & know that you always have a cheerleader in me!!

Re: Photo time!

Amy — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:11:59 -0000

These pics are AMAZING!

Re: Epiphanies

christine — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:10:35 -0000

that was so beautifully written Skye. Your girls are so lucky to have you and you are willing to share them with so many male role models! God Bless my Friend as you approach yet another milestone.

Re: “Mommy, what’s a soul?”

Katelewis113 — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:03:27 -0000

Skye, I just love this post. I can't believe how GROWN Cailyn looks all of a sudden.

Re: Chad’s letter

Rita B. Kauder — Sat, 14 May 2011 03:03:50 -0000

Your letter was so beautiful. It makes you stop and think about how short life can be and we must never take it for granted. If we are lucky enough to be given such a precious gift, we must give thanks everyday and make the best of every minute.

Re: The beginning of it all

Heather F — Thu, 12 May 2011 12:02:50 -0000

Skye, I cannot believe the coincidence here......yesterday, I was driving home from town and you came to my mind. I said a special prayer for you and your girls right then (just felt led to do so......) . I said, "Lord, I don't know if she is having a troubled day today, but I feel the need for you to comfort her and hold her. Let her feel your love surrounding her. You have blessed her with such strength and grace and made her sad and rough journey an incredible testimony"......... I even meant to email you to let you know I was thinking and praying for you (but I forgot). Hugs and prayers to you.....you are so special!

Re: The beginning of it all

P. White — Wed, 11 May 2011 22:48:10 -0000

Thank you for continuing to share your journey with us....you and the girls are such an inspiration to so many!!!!!

Re: Here we go again

Pat — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 21:59:32 -0000

You're such a good writer Skye. You're able to encapsulate such big emotions in clear, concise language. You make us feel what YOU feel, and what WE feel too. I hope whatever your future brings that writing will be involved....... :)