Re: Nick Viall Bachelorette 10 - Fan Forum - Updates - Discussion - Thread #10

[Pia1]

Deep condolences for Nick and the Vialls :

Rest in Peace Uncle Mark. So many things I will miss about you. Our mutual love for coca-cola classic is only second to your amazing heart.

— Nicholas Viall (@viallnicholas28) August 8, 2014

I feel sad to hear this.

[notarose]

Deep condolences to Nick and the Vialls :

Rest in Peace Uncle Mark. So many things I will miss about you. Our mutual love for coca-cola classic is only second to your amazing heart.

— Nicholas Viall (@viallnicholas28) August 8, 2014

Lyrics adapted below from poem:

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
- Mary Elizabeth Frye

[sdmom]

Condolence to the Vialls. Hope all of my forum friends and families stay healthy and safe.

[SueSt]

notarose, I love your post. You are so eloquent in your writing.

Totally agree!   

[SueSt]

In response to Nick's blog.....

Dear Nick,

It has been a privilege to watch your journey these past couple of months. The simple and honest way you questioned the nature of love completely engaged me. Is love a choice? Is love finding the one person that lights up your world? Is it both?

But beyond your internal debate on the nature of love, the courage you demonstrated to open yourself up to new experiences, to conquer your own self-imposed beliefs and limitations and allow your gut to drive a carefully considered, logical leap of faith was awe-inspiring. Overcoming both the show’s external challenges (structured access to Andi, group dates, castmates that questioned your reasons and motives, etc…) and your own internal fears, was simply heroic.

Of course, I wish that this chapter in your life would have ended differently; that you would have found a reciprocal love. Even worse, as you noted in your recent blog, the fact that your genuine experience was denied, even trivialized by Andi was extremely painful to watch… I can only imagine how it felt to actually live it. I am humbled by your ability to remain thoughtful, modest, articulate and kind in the face of what you experienced and the media blitz that followed.

I take comfort in your social media ‘clues’: #incredible experience #amazing #willneverforget #itsthelittlethings #no shame #livelikeEric #turntheothercheek #laughatyourself #blessed… which all point to your positive and optimistic outlook. My heart tells me this experience has transformed you by reaffirming the power of love, faith and certainty of self. I look forward to continuing to watch your life expand exponentially.

Hugs, Sue

You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life. – Steve Jobs

[GuardianAngel]

 Sue, such a beautiful post for a deserving guy.

[Catdwoman50]

Notarose, SueSt thanks to the inspirational posts

[Guest]

In response to Nick's blog.....

Dear Nick,

It has been a privilege to watch your journey these past couple of months.  The simple and honest way you questioned the nature of love completely engaged me.  Is love a choice? Is love finding the one person that lights up your world? Is it both?  

But beyond your internal debate on the nature of love, the courage you demonstrated to open yourself up to new experiences, to conquer your own self-imposed beliefs and limitations and allow your gut to drive a carefully considered, logical leap of faith was awe-inspiring.   Overcoming both the show’s external challenges (structured access to Andi, group dates, castmates that questioned your reasons and motives, etc…) and your own internal fears, was simply heroic.  

Of course, I wish that this chapter in your life would have ended differently; that you would have found a reciprocal love.  Even worse, as you noted in your recent blog, the fact that your genuine experience was denied, even trivialized by Andi was extremely painful to watch… I can only imagine how it felt to actually live it.  I am humbled by your ability to remain thoughtful, modest, articulate and kind in the face of what you experienced and the media blitz that followed.

I take comfort in your social media ‘clues’:  #incredible experience #amazing #willneverforget #itsthelittlethings #no shame #livelikeEric #turntheothercheek #laughatyourself #blessed… which all point to your positive and optimistic outlook.  My heart tells me this experience has transformed you by reaffirming the power of love, faith and certainty of self.  I look forward to continuing to watch your life expand exponentially.  

Hugs, Sue

You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life. – Steve Jobs

great inspiring post, dear Sue!   . Love the dots analogy in the end!   . I am eager to see whats in store for this deserving guy, including the coming connected dots in his love department... #teamPolkaDots4Eva

[nutty1]

Beautiful letter, straight from the heart.

[notarose]

In response to Nick's blog.....

Dear Nick,

It has been a privilege to watch your journey these past couple of months.  The simple and honest way you questioned the nature of love completely engaged me.  Is love a choice? Is love finding the one person that lights up your world? Is it both?  

But beyond your internal debate on the nature of love, the courage you demonstrated to open yourself up to new experiences, to conquer your own self-imposed beliefs and limitations and allow your gut to drive a carefully considered, logical leap of faith was awe-inspiring.   Overcoming both the show’s external challenges (structured access to Andi, group dates, castmates that questioned your reasons and motives, etc…) and your own internal fears, was simply heroic.  

Of course, I wish that this chapter in your life would have ended differently; that you would have found a reciprocal love.  Even worse, as you noted in your recent blog, the fact that your genuine experience was denied, even trivialized by Andi was extremely painful to watch… I can only imagine how it felt to actually live it.  I am humbled by your ability to remain thoughtful, modest, articulate and kind in the face of what you experienced and the media blitz that followed.

I take comfort in your social media ‘clues’:  #incredible experience #amazing #willneverforget #itsthelittlethings #no shame #livelikeEric #turntheothercheek #laughatyourself #blessed… which all point to your positive and optimistic outlook.  My heart tells me this experience has transformed you by reaffirming the power of love, faith and certainty of self.  I look forward to continuing to watch your life expand exponentially.  

Hugs, Sue

You can't connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backwards. So you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life. – Steve Jobs

great inspiring post, dear Sue!   . Love the dots analogy in the end!   . I am eager to see whats in store for this deserving guy, including the coming connected dots in his love department...   #teamPolkaDots4Eva

So lovely Sue  

[isittrue]

Beautiful posts from Sue and NR. Nick is very fortunate not to mention deserving to have such wonderful fans. I am also fortunate to share your admiration for him as well.   

[Kashathediva]

Deep condolences to Nick and the Vialls :

Rest in Peace Uncle Mark. So many things I will miss about you. Our mutual love for coca-cola classic is only second to your amazing heart.

— Nicholas Viall (@viallnicholas28) August 8, 2014

Lyrics adapted below from poem:

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
- Mary Elizabeth Frye

This is one of my very favorite poems. It has helped modify my attitude in so many ways and given me so much strength. I try to spend a some daily time focusing on where this poem takes me and honestly, I feel so much better about life and my place in it.
Thank you for the posting.

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