Archive through November 03, 2002
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Archive through November 03, 2002
Weinermr | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 10:54 am     With all that has been going on the last few days, I find myself seeking out those things that make me feel better, things that comfort me, things that settle my heart and soul. Here is my short list of this week's comforts. Food - I've been eating more the last couple days! (that will have to stop soon!) Music - Music has always been my comfort, providing me with an outlet for my emotions, a way to vent, and to release tension. To enjoy the beauty, and experience the deep feelings music evokes. And as usual, I've listened to different things at different times depending on my mood. Here's a short list of some of the specific things that have comforted me this week - I've listened to Stairway to Heaven (sorry it gets to me every time), and Toto, and Steely Dan, and just to be silly I played Barbie Girl by Aqua for my wife, and we both laughed ourselves silly. I've indulged my newly rediscovered love of Brahms, and have played the 3rd Symphony, and the Academic Festival Overture, and I listened to Ein Deutches Requiem. I've listened to music by Aaron Copland, and Concierto de Aranjuez by Rodrigo, particularly the 2nd movement. I've listened to Shostakovich Symphony No. 5, Prokofiev 2nd Violin Concerto, Shostakovich 1st Violin Concerto and 2nd Cello Concerto. And I've listened to whatever is on the radio when I am driving to or from work. Our cat is a great comfort to me - all her predictable habits, her sad look when I leave for work, and her expectant looks when I come home, waiting for me to check her food and water, give her litter pan a shake, tell her it's clean and OK to use (she often waits until I come home to use the facilities even when she is desperate), and what gives me the most comfort is when I go to bed and she curls up between my legs and leans against me to sleep, until my rolling around in bed gets to be too much for her and she reluctantly goes to sleep somewhere else. And of course my wife gives me great comfort, her love, and her caring; her interest in me and my interest in her. And the fact that she needs me, and I need her, and we take care of each other the best we can, sharing our lives, sharing our separate moments throughout the day, and enjoying our time together in the evenings. These are just some of the things that comfort me, and that have comforted me this week. I would love to hear everyone else's comforts. |
Twiggyish | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 11:00 am     My family comforts me. We all hugged this morning. My cat is sleeping somewhere, and he is no comfort. Remembering happy memories is comforting, too. If it wasn't raining today and gloomy, I'd probably be out walking. |
Vanillarose | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 11:21 am     My family comforts me. My books are like a security blanket for me. I carry them everywhere. Nature comforts me. Even just sitting out on my balcony (with a book, heehee), and watching the little hummingbirds and butterflies. Today, although I'm saddened and keeping the memory of the victims in my heart, I am not too distressed because I am not watching the coverage of 9/11 on television. I think that turning off the TV is a huge help. It helps to not have the images thrown in front of your face yet again. |
Wargod | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 11:29 am     My son sitting on the couch this morning when I got out of the shower, jumped up, ran over, gave me a hug and told me he loved me. Picking my sleeping daughter up out of bed, and half way to the car, her opening her eyes, smiling at me, and going right back to sleep..safe and sound. Knowing my husband will be home tonight to give me support, encouragement, caring, kindness, and love. Having a place to come and read and discuss what took place a year ago...finding thoughtful, caring, and incredible post from the people here. And, like you, Weiner, music. Right now it's U2's "All that you can't leave behind." I may not sing, but music has always been extremely important to me...can always find something that seems to fit whatever the situation or my mood. |
Faerygdds | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 11:30 am     My husband... he is always the calm in the storm for me. My family... they might be chaotic at times, but they are them! You all... it's nice to have a cyber family to come to when you just need a little pick me up... |
Tess | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 12:54 pm     My husband as we stood side by side this morning at the memorial service at our church. Our daughter who still thinks in her innocence that this was all a horrible accident. Last night she asked me if the prayer service this morning was to pray for the people who died. I told her that it was and she said, "That's nice, Mom. It's a good thing to do." So simple. Our friends.....everywhere I turned this morning there were old friends and new, infants to senior citizens, all of whom I love dearly. Children......they always give me hope. Music....mostly classical, sacred or patriotic but always music. My ability to go in my imagination to another place and time. That has always been a gift I've treasured. All my friends here. Last year on this day, I spent 19 hours in chat with so many, listening, comforting, relaying news, crying, and talking. Then nearly 19 hours the following day and countless hours in the days and weeks to come. Despite the horrors going on around us it was the greatest comfort to know that none of us was alone because we had each other. |
Mystery | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 12:58 pm     The people here comfort me. This site is a wonderful place, and I feel like I "know" so many people I've never met. I'm very grateful for it. This is a headline from an AP story posted on our local news site: "Pope says no justification for terrorism, but urges end to 'scandalous' injustices" I'm comforted that something can make me smile in the midst of this day of remembrance. |
Babyruth | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 04:38 pm     Emailing back and forth with a friend helped me the most today. Also: Posting here and reading what everyone has to say. Eating chocolate. Playing upbeat music while cleaning the kitchen. Eating more chocolate. Playing with the dog. Walking the dog in the woods. Talking to the dog. Crying with the dog. Thinking all day about the love of my family and friends. Making dinner, awaiting my sweetpea's arrival home. |
Barbk | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 05:00 pm     Im a 40 year old woman and i have a 3 year old child and husband ... i have parents who live close by but are away this week on vacation ... i also have panic disorder and i wondered how i was gonna get through this week without freaking out .So far i have looked to god for comfort and my little boy and some good freinds and i come and read these posts. I dont know any of you but to know you all are there seems to help a great deal .So thanks to all of you who are here . |
Babyruth | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 05:45 pm     I'm glad you posted, Barbk! Yes, it really does help to hang out here and read and "be with" all the good folks here at TVCH. Nice to meet you! |
Gail | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:09 pm     I work at an Air Force base and ever since two days following 9/11 last year, there have been huge concrete barricades out in the road that you had to weave in and out of to get on and off base. I've always hated them because they are a reminder of what changed. Yesterday, we had been told to be prepared for long lines, ID card checks and random vehicle searches this morning. There was a Commemorative Service planned for 07:30 that I wanted to attend. I wanted to get to the base early just in case the traffic was backed up too far. It was so nice this morning - I rolled in around 06:30, no ID card check, no search, no lines and best of all, the concrete barricades had been taken down during the night and a street sweeper was there erasing the evidence that they have been there. Sounds pretty insignificant but to me, it was a sign that things were "okay." The service I went to was incredible. It was done on at the base, so was a mixture of military and church. There were two things that really stood out for me. One was an unscheduled guest speaker who had worked at the pentagon last year and who had lost a really good friend. His speech talked about not taking family and friends for granted because it is possible tomorrow they might not be there. The other thing was at the very beginning, there was a small ceremony where a fire chief passed on a US flag to a military person (there is a really nice drawing of this somewhere). The flag was then handed to the Honor Guard who started passing the flag throughout the entire room. Every one in the auditorium touched this flag and at the conclusion of the service, the flag was raised all the way up on the base flagpole and lowered to half mast. It was incredibly moving. The service helped me - at the very beginning, I wasn't sure if I could even sit through it. I went through three klennixes before it even started. But, I found it very healing. |
Costacat | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:15 pm     My family is widely dispersed around the good old US of A. Today, this morning, my little girl cat was comfort. I had paused a moment in my morning ablutions to watch the reading of the names at Ground Zero. And started to cry. My little girl walked up to me, cocked her head, jumped up in my lap, purred and purred, and kept looking at me. Kinda like "Mommy? I'm sorry. But I'm here and I love you. Please don't cry." My coworkers today were great. We were all together (at a different company) this time last year. So we talked about last year, and this past year. |
Ketchuplover | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:33 pm     I don't have any comforts |
Babyruth | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:35 pm     You have us, Ketchuplover!! ((((((((((((Ketchuplover))))))))))) |
Weinermr | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 06:41 pm     Ketchuplover!!!! How could you!!!! Of course you have us!! {{{{{{{Ketchuplover}}}}}}} BR is ALWAYS right. |
Oregonfire | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 07:16 pm      |
Costacat | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 07:59 pm     Kethchuplover, WE'LL comfort you! {{{HUG}}} and {{{KISSES}}} |
Juju2bigdog | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 07:59 pm     Smoochies, Ketchuplover. You've always got your cyber dawgs and cats and sponges.
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Kstme | Wednesday, September 11, 2002 - 08:23 pm     All these are such great posts! Gail, I had chills! Ketchup...what would we do without you? Do you need any Grey Poupon to go with? ((((hugs)))) |
Whit4you | Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 02:36 pm     Being held. TVCH. Nature sounds - nature mp3s, like Ocean waves...tropical rain forests. Watching fish Re-reading an old favorite book |
Draheid | Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 02:44 pm     Knowing I'm not alone in the things I encounter in my life. Knowing I've can make some small difference in someone elses life. Knowing others know how important they are to me. Being able to share what others have given me. |
Silksmoke | Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 03:26 pm     Being with my husband. It's been that way since we met 16 years ago, we've been married for 13 years. We don't have to go anywhere or do anything, just being together brings a sense of comfort. I had been extremely independent and self sufficient for years, rearing 2 children alone after being widowed at a young age, but since we met it seems everything is going to be ok with him by my side. My children, sometimes an exasperation, but always a comfort. My pets, 2 dogs and one cat. They love unconditionally. They seem to take joy in such small things, like someone coming home or a Popsicle (ice cube) or a scratch behind the ears. Nothing beats having a couple of dogs curled at your feet, and a purring cat in your lap while you read a great book. Music has been a major part of my life. I think I danced before I walked. The ballet exercises don't come as easily as they used to, but my mind sometimes allows me to believe I'm still at performance level. My musical preferences are a bit eclectic and wide ranging. (no rap, heavy metal, acid rock or hip hop please) Rimsky-Korsakov, Sibelius, Mozart, Eva Cassidy, Sarah Brightman, BB King, Alanna Myles, James Taylor, Dusty Springfield. Egad the list is endless lol The smell of freshly mowed grass. A quiet walk in the forest. Watching the sunset, or a walk on the beach. I have always been drawn to nature, spent most of my childhood playing in the woods, and find solace in it's beauty. Being here, with all of you. Thank you for that comfort. |
Alegria | Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 03:48 pm     connecting with others helping people being kind feeling grateful books sunshine & fresh air laughter nice smells good food tv music skills travel sleep |
Buttercup | Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 03:53 pm     A warm hug from a friend
A baby's scent
Watching the rain fall on the bayou
The sound of music
My cat's warm body and the sound of his purring
The sun shining on my face
Children's laughter
Walking barefoot on the beach
Helping a friend
The warmth and smell of a fireplace
Being able to smile
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Abbynormal | Sunday, November 03, 2002 - 06:08 pm     My mother's bed. For some reason whenever I have been really sick or just down, if I take a nap in my mom's bed I just feel better. I have noticed this with my own children and my bed. That makes me feel good that maybe they get the same comfort from my bed that I get from my mother's. |
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