Comments on: The story of Peter http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/ Measure your life in love Tue, 10 Jan 2012 02:51:54 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Julie Kim http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/comment-page-1/#comment-108 Julie Kim Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:07:14 +0000 http://www.anitaslove.com/?p=283#comment-108 Hi Greg, I just read about Anita's passing in our magazine for U Chicago Law School alumni. We were in the same class -- class of '99. Needless to say, I was shocked to learn of Anita's passing. Although Anita and I did not know each other well in Law School, it was a small class so we got to know each other at some basic level. When I think of Anita, I always think of her with a big smile on her face ... very rare at an intense place like the Law School. I wish I had a story or two to share with you, but all I have to share is the lasting image of Anita's gentle smile. I am sorry for the tremendous loss you and your family must be feeling every day. Take care of your little ones and don't forget to take care of yourself. I will be thinking of you and Anita often. Thanks for this blog and for sharing Anita with us. Julie Hi Greg, I just read about Anita’s passing in our magazine for U Chicago Law School alumni. We were in the same class — class of ‘99. Needless to say, I was shocked to learn of Anita’s passing. Although Anita and I did not know each other well in Law School, it was a small class so we got to know each other at some basic level. When I think of Anita, I always think of her with a big smile on her face … very rare at an intense place like the Law School. I wish I had a story or two to share with you, but all I have to share is the lasting image of Anita’s gentle smile. I am sorry for the tremendous loss you and your family must be feeling every day. Take care of your little ones and don’t forget to take care of yourself. I will be thinking of you and Anita often. Thanks for this blog and for sharing Anita with us. Julie

]]> By: Mom http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/comment-page-1/#comment-104 Mom Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:42:49 +0000 http://www.anitaslove.com/?p=283#comment-104 A Poem from Peter I know you‘re crying, Daddy. You’re missing Mommy and me. We’ve made it here to Heaven. It’s as pretty as it can be. A beautiful Angel carried us here, She’s as bright as an evening star. And when we got here, Daddy, Jesus met us from afar. When He cradled us in his big, strong arms He made us feel so loved. We didn’t leave for you to cry, We were needed here above. Oh Daddy, please don’t cry. When I fall it doesn’t even hurt. Did you know there are no tears in Heaven? Not even a little spurt. When it’s time to rest Angels tuck us in. But there is no darkness here. Jesus is the Light of Heaven Of nothing there is to fear. There is a river, Daddy, in the most Beautiful garden you can imagine. And a great big beautiful Tree of Life, It’s so wonderful to be in Heaven. Someday, Daddy, we will all Hold each other tight. And you will cradle me in your arms Kissing Mommy so very light. Sometimes I just like to be by myself And that’s when I think of you. Please don’t cry dear Daddy Cause we’ll wait right here for you! With love from Grandma Schick A Poem from Peter

I know you‘re crying, Daddy.
You’re missing Mommy and me.
We’ve made it here to Heaven.
It’s as pretty as it can be.

A beautiful Angel carried us here,
She’s as bright as an evening star.
And when we got here, Daddy,
Jesus met us from afar.

When He cradled us in his big, strong arms
He made us feel so loved.
We didn’t leave for you to cry,
We were needed here above.

Oh Daddy, please don’t cry.
When I fall it doesn’t even hurt.
Did you know there are no tears in Heaven?
Not even a little spurt.

When it’s time to rest Angels tuck us in.
But there is no darkness here.
Jesus is the Light of Heaven
Of nothing there is to fear.

There is a river, Daddy, in the most
Beautiful garden you can imagine.
And a great big beautiful Tree of Life,
It’s so wonderful to be in Heaven.

Someday, Daddy, we will all
Hold each other tight.
And you will cradle me in your arms
Kissing Mommy so very light.

Sometimes I just like to be by myself
And that’s when I think of you.
Please don’t cry dear Daddy
Cause we’ll wait right here for you!

With love from Grandma Schick

]]> By: Sarah VDP http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/comment-page-1/#comment-101 Sarah VDP Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:23:57 +0000 http://www.anitaslove.com/?p=283#comment-101 I hope this doesn't sound wrong, but I think that maybe God kept Peter with Anita on purpose for her to care for and raise in Heaven. He is alive, just not like we are; he's with his mom and they are both with you, Ben, Julia, and Penny always. I hope this doesn’t sound wrong, but I think that maybe God kept Peter with Anita on purpose for her to care for and raise in Heaven. He is alive, just not like we are; he’s with his mom and they are both with you, Ben, Julia, and Penny always.

]]> By: Molly Gross http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Molly Gross Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:22:28 +0000 http://www.anitaslove.com/?p=283#comment-100 Greg- I have no words,, I just sit here numb and dumbfounded. I am so sad and hurt for you and your family. You are in my nightly prayers and I know November will be a heartwrenching month for you but know you are never far from my heart and thoughts! Prayers to you and your beautiful family! Greg-
I have no words,, I just sit here numb and dumbfounded. I am so sad and hurt for you and your family. You are in my nightly prayers and I know November will be a heartwrenching month for you but know you are never far from my heart and thoughts! Prayers to you and your beautiful family!

]]> By: Amy Kennedy Snover http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Amy Kennedy Snover Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:46:31 +0000 http://www.anitaslove.com/?p=283#comment-99 Greg - Hello! I was just thinking about Anita and her birthday coming up and I wondered if Peter's would have been close. My heart goes out to you and the kids. We are praying for you today and everyday. Greg – Hello! I was just thinking about Anita and her birthday coming up and I wondered if Peter’s would have been close. My heart goes out to you and the kids. We are praying for you today and everyday.

]]> By: Joanna http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/comment-page-1/#comment-97 Joanna Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:55:58 +0000 http://www.anitaslove.com/?p=283#comment-97 My thoughts are with you and your family this month. It is going to be a tough November. My thoughts are with you and your family this month. It is going to be a tough November.

]]> By: Rachel L http://www.anitaslove.com/2009/11/17/the-story-of-peter/comment-page-1/#comment-96 Rachel L Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:46:44 +0000 http://www.anitaslove.com/?p=283#comment-96 What I tell myself is that loss and fragility is part of being human, and that's our gig. I personally don't find comfort in the notion that the death of a baby is part of God's big plan for me. I'm not saying I shouldn't, I just don't. I find it easier to accept that loss (and incredible grace and blessings) are part of life, including pointless loss like the death of Peter, or in our case, Alex. I don't say that cynically, I accept it for what it is. My heart goes out to you today, Greg. What I tell myself is that loss and fragility is part of being human, and that’s our gig. I personally don’t find comfort in the notion that the death of a baby is part of God’s big plan for me. I’m not saying I shouldn’t, I just don’t. I find it easier to accept that loss (and incredible grace and blessings) are part of life, including pointless loss like the death of Peter, or in our case, Alex. I don’t say that cynically, I accept it for what it is. My heart goes out to you today, Greg.

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