tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.comments2023-08-15T07:49:45.055-04:00bloomabilitiesalvinalinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04503984086482905226noreply@blogger.comBlogger1216125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-90184260981202862992019-10-25T13:25:16.312-04:002019-10-25T13:25:16.312-04:00Wow! Powerful. . . and awe-maze-ing. xx
Wow! Powerful. . . and awe-maze-ing. xx<br />ciaobellacreechhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112714818185167393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-23604995913015234972019-10-25T02:07:41.315-04:002019-10-25T02:07:41.315-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.play bazaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12981245240834359117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-13667751354963456122019-10-24T23:52:49.804-04:002019-10-24T23:52:49.804-04:00Alvina, when I read this I immediately wanted to s...Alvina, when I read this I immediately wanted to say so many things. I could feel my responses rolling in. And yet now that I'm actually writing, what feels best is just to say thank you for sharing this experience. Xoxmimi crosshttp://www.mimicross.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-51757936113502451192019-10-23T22:49:34.387-04:002019-10-23T22:49:34.387-04:00You dont think he clued you in Alvina? Of course h...You dont think he clued you in Alvina? Of course he did. He is with you all the time. The body passes. The spirit stays and protects. I know that to be true. Just know that was part of it. Anthony hinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-7493270160725064002019-10-23T12:58:39.674-04:002019-10-23T12:58:39.674-04:00Love you, sis.Love you, sis.adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678913809527166170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-23070050110712518032019-10-23T00:55:31.889-04:002019-10-23T00:55:31.889-04:00It’s ! It’s ! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960686718843790540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-47564563916361099892019-10-23T00:54:40.455-04:002019-10-23T00:54:40.455-04:00That is one hell of a coincidence. I’s kind of- ma...That is one hell of a coincidence. I’s kind of- magical.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11960686718843790540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-89287642041409554142018-04-30T15:02:51.848-04:002018-04-30T15:02:51.848-04:00Thank you for this post and for letting us know ab...Thank you for this post and for letting us know about it at the Austin SCBWI conference. I love to know the other side of things. I like your process. Judging from your books, It's working!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03454516164312036950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-48388463461675929512018-02-25T12:33:41.142-05:002018-02-25T12:33:41.142-05:00Hi Alvina, you might not remember me, but I grew u...Hi Alvina, you might not remember me, but I grew up in central NJ, and ur parents were friends back when you lived there I found your blog when my 8-year-old daughter was reading The Year of the Dog last weekend (which she loved, and I need to message Grace Lin about that as well), and now she is in the middle of Starry River of the Sky. I'm so glad these books exist -- I would have devoured them when I was a kid! Thank you for bringing all these wonderful books to print.<br /><br />I am so very sorry for your loss; your posts about your husband are just beautiful. Thank you for sharing; you're wonderful writer.<br /><br />Take care,<br />SabrinaSabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12857226528006326411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-87523982832161678222017-04-27T17:41:45.960-04:002017-04-27T17:41:45.960-04:00Hi there, I just came across your blog and firstly...Hi there, I just came across your blog and firstly wanted to say sorry for the loss of your husband Greg. I'm Michela from The Polished Widow and I'm so touched that my little blog was able to give you some comfort in your earlier grieving days. I hope you're doing ok. Sending you my love xxThe Polished Widowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17481720108635907811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-76187319771200691222017-01-15T08:02:27.746-05:002017-01-15T08:02:27.746-05:00Beautiful post, Alvina! Love your tattoo, and all ...Beautiful post, Alvina! Love your tattoo, and all the beautiful links to Greg. What an honour to have a Central Park paving stone! My Inspiration Garden!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05398354358010622010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-60515873172918349072016-12-29T02:12:36.696-05:002016-12-29T02:12:36.696-05:00Thank you for sharing. Big Hugs.Thank you for sharing. Big Hugs.Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03823648489427679440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-64825839022673898782016-12-28T14:39:23.255-05:002016-12-28T14:39:23.255-05:00This was a touching post, Alvina. My first husband...This was a touching post, Alvina. My first husband died young too, also from cancer. Grief is hard work. Thank you for sharing your personal life with us. Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-52478475226937358582016-12-27T17:07:02.637-05:002016-12-27T17:07:02.637-05:00Hi Alvina - an inspiring blog post, as ever. So gl...Hi Alvina - an inspiring blog post, as ever. So glad to hear you completed the marathon and that you're thinking of doing another one! (I just completed Couch to 5K, which feels like a massive achievement!) How wonderful of Hachette to gift you the paving stone. My friend has sewn some wonderful quilts for people using cherished fabrics. Here's to a happy 2017, politics notwithstanding.karen ballhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05595346107578248030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-81115291581839673582016-12-26T15:08:20.774-05:002016-12-26T15:08:20.774-05:00Many blessings to you, Alvina. Thank you for shari...Many blessings to you, Alvina. Thank you for sharing. Sending you love & light as your journey continues.Cynthia Leitich Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07650058326282279022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-53756493637668245852016-12-25T16:21:01.425-05:002016-12-25T16:21:01.425-05:00Thinking of you today, dear Alvina. What a beautif...Thinking of you today, dear Alvina. What a beautiful, loving post. You are inspiring and amazing. Love you. xo Libba Libba Brayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365352380841439222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-26994105494778366212016-12-24T17:39:14.906-05:002016-12-24T17:39:14.906-05:00Thank you so much for sharing, what a wonderful po...Thank you so much for sharing, what a wonderful post to read on Christmas Eve. We think of you and Greg often. The kids' love for him is strong as ever - they still talk about milkshakes he got for them in jersey city, cake and yogurt they had at your apartment, and Mr Rude! Sending you love and hugs from Indira and Arjun.Brigid D'Souzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10498278963712893660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-8889109708804739352016-12-24T16:10:20.041-05:002016-12-24T16:10:20.041-05:00Thank you for sharing your journey. Thank you for sharing your journey. Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-36756272028427864412016-12-24T15:43:19.948-05:002016-12-24T15:43:19.948-05:00Thinking of you (and Greg) with lots of love. Hugs...Thinking of you (and Greg) with lots of love. Hugs to you and your family!yamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137479180057978586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-61545912037780618002016-12-07T06:24:47.825-05:002016-12-07T06:24:47.825-05:00I was running in Central Park and took a picture o...I was running in Central Park and took a picture of the brick with Greg's name. "Greg Taylor 1975-2015 Alvina's Husband Beloved" Three months later, I finally looked this up which led me to your story. I'm so touched by all of this. What a difficult journey...I hope your year has been better. Thank you for buying a brick for Greg.Brendannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-26970487020184781272016-07-26T08:17:45.735-04:002016-07-26T08:17:45.735-04:00Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you...Just wanted you to know I'm thinking about you. Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-16030045463535265602016-07-15T11:32:15.327-04:002016-07-15T11:32:15.327-04:00That's an awesome poem. It sounds so Greg. I t...That's an awesome poem. It sounds so Greg. I think he'd be very happy that you're living your life and laughing again while still keeping his memory alive.Felixnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-57883767766343643202016-07-10T22:27:13.060-04:002016-07-10T22:27:13.060-04:00Hurray!Hurray!yamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12137479180057978586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-31002104211653738822016-07-03T09:36:55.079-04:002016-07-03T09:36:55.079-04:00Wow! I came across this piece and it really shocke...Wow! I came across this piece and it really shocked me to my core. The honesty and openness left me speechless for a while. Although I don't know you, I felt a connection with your experience and it was beautifully terrifying, for I have never suffered from death. We are so self absorbed as a society that we fail to celebrate or suffer together as a tribe. There is so much strength in what you share here because it's all so true and public. For a second I thought to myself "should I even be reading this?" I am glad I did. This is our journey from the womb to the tomb, and we are all together on this trip. Sometimes, somehow we adapt to thinking we are all alone. That is absurd, because -We are not- So, I thank you for sharing and for painting a picture in my mind. A collection of little moments that will always be the biggest. <br />Wishing you all the happiness,<br />LouieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21394993.post-45778763957076137872016-07-03T09:22:51.367-04:002016-07-03T09:22:51.367-04:00Once again, Alvina, I am in awe of your ability to...Once again, Alvina, I am in awe of your ability to share wit such clarity and wisdom. Thank you. And all best wishes for your next chapter!Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596195411105707978noreply@blogger.com