tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post7093610568609611034..comments2024-03-27T19:51:28.984-07:00Comments on The Burrow: Ashleigh Burroughshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05790757220725900941noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-6211413676456299282011-02-24T20:38:46.549-07:002011-02-24T20:38:46.549-07:00You are an amazing strong woman. What an amazingl...You are an amazing strong woman. What an amazingly poignant post. I cried for all those lost and injured but out of that came amazing stories of strength and heroism.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08518593187327618193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-71251262553935195312011-01-31T12:22:42.251-07:002011-01-31T12:22:42.251-07:00Sitting on my couch, recuperating, healing, mendin...Sitting on my couch, recuperating, healing, mending and sleeping. I re-read the old comments and reveled in the new ones and I hope you all know that it was only the drugs and the pain that kept me from responding individually. <br /><br />Ashleigh writes this blog. Suzi got shot. I don't know if I'll be able to keep them separate, but I'm going to try. Both of us appreciate the sentiments and will continue to bathe in the love - from the interweb, from Tucsonans and from strangers from Oklahoma, too :)<br /><br />I love you all back!<br />a/bAshleigh Burroughshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05790757220725900941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-20638624745268898272011-01-31T10:55:12.198-07:002011-01-31T10:55:12.198-07:00You are amazing. I'm crappy with sentiments an...You are amazing. I'm crappy with sentiments and so many people before me have said way more than I could, but I've been thinking about you ever since I found out about it. <br /><br />And now that the cat's out of the bag, do we call you Suzi or Ashleigh? How about Ms. Burroughs? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11145627510439227985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-83719696672490651952011-01-26T15:50:15.937-07:002011-01-26T15:50:15.937-07:00Dear Suzi,
I am from Long Island and worked in Ma...Dear Suzi,<br /><br />I am from Long Island and worked in Manhattan for ten years. On 9/11 I was pregnant with my own son and working downtown in NYC. So, the story of Christina touched my heart greatly. Then, I learned that you, too, were from Long Island, and I just wanted to send you my prayers and wish you peace. In taking Christina to this event, you acted in kindness. Don't let the actions of a madman destroy you as I almost allowed the madmen of 9/11 destroy me. Instead, take a lesson away from that day and find a new beginning. I finally went back to school and became a teacher in order to help the world become a better place because of what happened. You are better than the evil that men do - show the world what that means. I wish you all the best. <br />Sincerely, Noemi MillerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-81403547835668908962011-01-22T20:15:42.227-07:002011-01-22T20:15:42.227-07:00Suzi,
I searched for you on the "net" be...Suzi,<br />I searched for you on the "net" because I wanted to tell you that there are loving hugs out here. You are so favorably thought of for caring about Christina's love of envolvement in interaction, enough to expand her world with an outing to witness an example such as Gabby. Mentoring a child, you care. For that I think of you and send love to you and also her family.<br />Mary W in OklahomaMaryWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-7924420044665569342011-01-22T04:47:16.357-07:002011-01-22T04:47:16.357-07:00Dear Suzi.
Since the day of the shootings my heart...Dear Suzi.<br />Since the day of the shootings my heart went out to you, as I could only imagine your pain of losing Christina. You were a great friend to her and she couldn't have asked for a better person to see last, right before she passed on. I admire your strength and intelligence. Please get well soon. You have a lot to teach the world. We're blessed to have you in Tucson.<br />Love, MariaMarianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-1903251879370975722011-01-21T20:10:48.553-07:002011-01-21T20:10:48.553-07:00Oh Suzi, I hope you felt some of the concern and l...Oh Suzi, I hope you felt some of the concern and love from Phoenix, too! Did you get to meet my friend, Pam Simon, in the hospital? I recognize your blogname from Time Goes By, which I never miss and sometimes write stories for...welcome home!katiekonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828662584321512745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-66874121012169705982011-01-20T15:56:22.338-07:002011-01-20T15:56:22.338-07:00Dear Suzi,
I found your blog when trying to find...Dear Suzi, <br /><br />I found your blog when trying to find out more about how you are doing. My heart aches so much for you. Christina and everyone that knows you are so very lucky to have you in their lives. Christina's spirit will live on with you. You taught her the beauty in life. I've already felt less sad by reading your touching words. <br /><br />I will keep reading from now on. <br /><br />Peace, hope and love, <br /><br /><br />MeganMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02622415628314992252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-65330594119107783852011-01-20T15:39:26.495-07:002011-01-20T15:39:26.495-07:00Dear Suzi,
I read the above piece in the Op-Ed se...Dear Suzi,<br /><br />I read the above piece in the Op-Ed section of the AZ Daily Star and yearned to speak to you directly, not comment in their public forum. I din't realize you had a blog.<br /><br />Today my friend Anne told me you'd likely accompany us to meet Billy Collins, passing along your site address. How serendipitous! Here is my chance!<br /><br />I respect and admire your commitment to community participation and neighborly support, which took you and Christina to Gabby's event that day. I appreciate and echo your focus on love and hope and civility. I wish you a speedy recovery, on every level. I look forward to meeting you and joining our energies, if even for an afternoon, in adoration of poetry and connectedness and life.<br /> <br />All best from a fellow Tucsonan,<br /><br />Kim Nelson<br />www.kimnelsonwrites.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12460881702249079009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-16393547487533610202011-01-19T16:37:49.147-07:002011-01-19T16:37:49.147-07:00Why I love my A/B...
Because your first words wer...Why I love my A/B...<br /><br />Because your first words were about love, life, and acceptance<br /><br />Because you are an amazingly strong woman that keeps finding the positive in a terrible situation<br /><br />Because every time I’m with you, regardless of why, you teach me about the person I want to be<br /><br />Because you are now "officially" my God-mother and I wear that label with pride!The Bridenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-74695901255146953162011-01-19T09:48:56.181-07:002011-01-19T09:48:56.181-07:00Suzi, your strength, grace and humor inspire and h...Suzi, your strength, grace and humor inspire and humble me. No one should have to experience what you have in the past, not quite, two weeks. I didn't really know you as Ashleigh, I began reading your blog via BlogHer's announcement about a BlogHer Blogger being among the wounded. <br /><br />I walked the few blocks from my home to UMC to vigil that first night. I tried to surround an image of you in light and love. I did that for everyone inside the hospital, not just those of you so horrifically injured that day. My superpowers don't include targeted energy beaming so I had to send out a cloud of prayers, energy, love.<br /><br />I didn't know your name at that time. When I reread your daughter's post I figured it out. <br /><br />Since then, you have been in my thoughts. I will follow your posts now, because you love Tucson, because you are a really good writer, because you are a strong woman whose beauty shines through your words. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your words as you continue to heal. Tucson is fortunate to have you as an ambassador.Nancyhttp://buildpeace.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-4389092903922173672011-01-19T07:24:57.156-07:002011-01-19T07:24:57.156-07:00I love Tucson as much as I love this incredibly to...I love Tucson as much as I love this incredibly touching post. Positive, healing thoughts are coming your way from someone who used to call the NE foothills home.Kelli @ Momma Needs a Beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17897429808949272623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-82613398862894247462011-01-18T19:05:19.126-07:002011-01-18T19:05:19.126-07:00You are a most amazing friend, so filled with life...You are a most amazing friend, so filled with life, it wasn't your time, it just wasn't!! We need to hear so much more from you.<br />Love youSeretnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-58432759542933272622011-01-18T15:10:47.127-07:002011-01-18T15:10:47.127-07:00Dear Suzi/aka a/b;
Now the pieces fit!
I remem...Dear Suzi/aka a/b; <br /><br />Now the pieces fit! <br /><br />I remember a post you had written last year about taking a young friend shopping for precious stone and rock and what a wonderful afternoon you had spent together, and for some reason that story stuck in my head as I thought of the tragic event. It sounded exactly like something you would do, to spend time engaging a young soul in discovering a part of themselves, and sharing in that delight. <br /><br /><br />I am so profoundly sorry it was your lovely young friend, and please accept my heartfelt sympathy. We are rooting for her family, and for you, to continue your healing journey!Meg at the Members Loungehttp://designsbymeg.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-13796360063462990492011-01-18T14:58:34.521-07:002011-01-18T14:58:34.521-07:00So glad you're up and about, able to receive a...So glad you're up and about, able to receive all the love your community wants to shower on you. I hope you'll wrap yourself up in it as if it were a shawl and let it help you heal. We know you have many wounds that need to mend, so take your time. The love won't go away.Paulahttp://www.birdsonawireblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-66908093855288010132011-01-18T12:53:55.577-07:002011-01-18T12:53:55.577-07:00I keep trying to find something profound and uplif...I keep trying to find something profound and uplifting to write here. All the words I come up with seem utterly inadequate. Summoning all the warm words of the healing heart and sending them to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-64600236375411588302011-01-18T11:28:46.904-07:002011-01-18T11:28:46.904-07:00Words cannot express...
One day, one moment, one b...Words cannot express...<br />One day, one moment, one breath at a time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-74032509276260303342011-01-18T10:52:47.765-07:002011-01-18T10:52:47.765-07:00Julie said,
Wishing you well and sending good tho...Julie said,<br /><br />Wishing you well and sending good thoughts your way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-20564522246492089292011-01-18T08:41:18.933-07:002011-01-18T08:41:18.933-07:00This is beautiful, in so many ways. Thank you for ...This is beautiful, in so many ways. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738377880145008895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-1292741178262474402011-01-18T06:14:10.461-07:002011-01-18T06:14:10.461-07:00You never cease to amaze me or inspire me! I am s...You never cease to amaze me or inspire me! I am sure I am not alone in admiring your beauty, your strength and your love for all those that walk in your path whether by your side, in front of you or behind you. You have a vision that comes from your soul not just your eyes. Love you girl!Roomienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-65627369083679415592011-01-18T04:41:03.472-07:002011-01-18T04:41:03.472-07:00Oh, a/b...
What a lovely love letter. Among other...Oh, a/b...<br /><br />What a lovely love letter. Among other things, it reassures those of us who knew you only by your online self that you are, in "real" life, just as smart and soulful as we'd always seen you. How lucky is Tucson (and the rest of the world) to have you, as well as the other people you celebrate here.<br /><br />Accepting openly and <em>as Suzi</em> the love of your community is a fine and assertive step on the way to healing (both yours and theirs). Good for you for taking it -- and we're looking forward to seeing (and helping you with) all the ones which follow.<br /><br />So nice to meet you, Suzi. (And thank you for saving me the trouble of introducing you to my friend a/b -- I just know the two of you would have hit it off. :))JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312246296535506327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-6150813595213689632011-01-17T23:08:23.637-07:002011-01-17T23:08:23.637-07:00Beautiful. As a native of Tucson, I am touched tha...Beautiful. As a native of Tucson, I am touched that you love our town so much. That you see the beauty despite our flaws. That you chose to be here. That you have settled in so comfortably and have eagerly made it home. You are most definitely not alone. Know that you have a neighborhood and a community and a nation pulling for your full recovery.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08780558580790539719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-8139354116265012552011-01-17T22:38:48.909-07:002011-01-17T22:38:48.909-07:00I'm so pleased you feel us(Tucson)out there ho...I'm so pleased you feel us(Tucson)out there holding you close. Willing you forward.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-65759674089427993752011-01-17T21:19:13.619-07:002011-01-17T21:19:13.619-07:00your life, as you know it will never be the same.....your life, as you know it will never be the same...but there is an opportunity there for us to learn and grow and then go foward and share. That is what you've been doing with your blog for years now. New reader here, but I've read enough of your posts to be affected.Joy Tiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183952085695405635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2546626959391412613.post-79526839549582981292011-01-17T20:39:22.775-07:002011-01-17T20:39:22.775-07:00Beautiful touching post.Beautiful touching post.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493576726012326958noreply@blogger.com