tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post8278197091356458651..comments2023-10-26T04:07:51.573-07:00Comments on Small Reflections: HoTs #5 & Slice of Life #2 - Memories of Momstorytellerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-77800257708086430392010-02-19T20:17:09.015-08:002010-02-19T20:17:09.015-08:00Thank you for sending me this link in e-mail. You ...Thank you for sending me this link in e-mail. You too had a difficult Mother but achieved what I haven't been able to. Yes I forgive and accept and then the next totally cruel thing is done to one of my siblings..I don't play the game anymore and I get really angry at her for it...sigh... Michelleramblingwoodshttp://ramblingwoods.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-33998320433088360892009-03-02T09:50:00.000-08:002009-03-02T09:50:00.000-08:00I remember the things my mom did each day, too. W...I remember the things my mom did each day, too. Wash day was Thursday etc.<BR/><BR/>We also ate foods assigned to each day. I don't think mom did that when the older kids were young -- but by the time I came around I think she had to have a routine or go crazy.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad your mom didn't suffer very long. It was difficult to watch my mom waste away.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404943895800549273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-86421144646940952952008-05-28T12:50:00.000-07:002008-05-28T12:50:00.000-07:00Tina – Thanks! Writing about my mom is never easy...<B>Tina</B> – Thanks! Writing about my mom is never easy for me … but this post came together for me and I’m glad to have shared it.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-75802250676923658392008-05-26T10:50:00.000-07:002008-05-26T10:50:00.000-07:00Storyteller,This is a beautiful and poignant tribu...Storyteller,<BR/><BR/>This is a beautiful and poignant tribute to your mother. Thank you for sharing.<BR/><BR/>hugs,<BR/>TinaTina Coruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12213204013140850537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-44253747023736578002008-05-16T13:48:00.000-07:002008-05-16T13:48:00.000-07:00MPJ – Thanks for sharing your reaction. Writing a...<B>MPJ</B> – Thanks for sharing your reaction. Writing about my mom is never easy, but I’m happy to have made a bit of progress here. It’s all about ‘baby steps’ … right? Right! Once again, finding your comment just now led me to revisit this post. For the first time since writing it, I cried as I read it, and the lump in my throat remains as I type this comment and wonder what else about mom might spill onto the page if I let my fingers type …<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-30022581923560133602008-05-16T08:20:00.000-07:002008-05-16T08:20:00.000-07:00storyteller, what a lovely tribute to your mother ...storyteller, what a lovely tribute to your mother -- that brought tears to my eyes and a lump to my throat.Mary P Jones (MPJ)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10251787926841410344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-71769286897628418102008-05-14T06:01:00.000-07:002008-05-14T06:01:00.000-07:00Selma – Thanks so much for visiting and leaving th...<B>Selma</B> – Thanks so much for visiting and leaving the link back to your blog. I’m assuming you found me through Cricket’s ‘Slice of Life’ because I see you participate in that … and Writer’s Island. I’m hoping to work up my confidence to do BOTH of those on a regular basis eventually. You’re correct. The piece about my mom (and the one about my brother written the day before) were ‘challenging’ to write and share … but I’m glad I did publish them both.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-26347585811817421452008-05-13T07:51:00.000-07:002008-05-13T07:51:00.000-07:00Your Mum would be proud to read your tribute to he...Your Mum would be proud to read your tribute to her. This must have been difficult for you to write. Good on you for doing it. I was really touched.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-1708109946783417412008-05-12T16:20:00.000-07:002008-05-12T16:20:00.000-07:00Cricket – Just as I started to write a response th...<B>Cricket</B> – Just as I started to write a response this morning, my friend Carol called asking if I was ‘on the way’ to ‘Retired Gals’ lunch … so I rushed out of here around 11:45 (15 minutes late) and arrived there around noon … just got home about 10 minutes ago (around 4pm). Lunch sometimes extends into other social interaction ;--)<BR/><BR/>My relationship with mom had ups and downs … and I fully understand the concept of ‘needing to be in the right frame of mind’ to reflect on such family connections. I’m delighted to know that you ‘gained peace reading about mom’ and that my story ‘helped you’ … so thanks for your responsive feedback. I hope to participate in Slice of Life again … as opportunity arises.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-83640822370975820232008-05-11T18:49:00.000-07:002008-05-11T18:49:00.000-07:00This was a touching tribute to your mother and I a...This was a touching tribute to your mother and I am so happy you shared it with others. I find it interesting that you both share a passion that requires use of your hands and your minds. I so enjoy reading your stories. I gained such peace reading about your mom. My relationship with my mother was turbulent at best. I hope to write about her one day soon but I need to be in the right frame of mind. Your story today has helped me tremendously.Lifeless in Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523010235470023580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-66701166375768219512008-05-11T06:52:00.000-07:002008-05-11T06:52:00.000-07:00Karen – Ah … and I’m ‘touched’ by your response he...<B>Karen</B> – Ah … and I’m ‘touched’ by your response here (and comments others have left here as well). I’m trying to ‘let go of’ the ‘mini-lecture’ I just delivered in a response to a question you posed in a previous comment on another post this week. Finding Claudia’s link to Sir Ken Robinson’s talk unleashed a flood of memories (of my teaching past) and strong opinions I thought I’d moved beyond in retirement. Who knew such energy dwells within … just waiting for an opportunity to burst forth? Certainly not me!<BR/><BR/>Appreciating your mom ‘just as she is’ may help you <B>do the same for yourself</B> … and that might allow you to relax and release stress w/o getting sick … (I speak from personal experience here). Life is short … now is what we have … and that reminds me of something I thought (but failed to include) in my mini-lecture comment. The point of power is always in the present moment! It’s wise and helpful to hold that thought in mind. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for all your encouragement and support of my writing.<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-43978934822962325332008-05-10T06:38:00.000-07:002008-05-10T06:38:00.000-07:00I'm sitting here crying--completely touched by you...I'm sitting here crying--completely touched by your writing, and vowing to appreciate my mother while I still have her. (So what if she orders bacon and eggs at a fancy new restaurant?!)<BR/><BR/>Beautiful writing, Storyteller.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182248478422009913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-19571945018988350892008-05-10T04:43:00.000-07:002008-05-10T04:43:00.000-07:00Sherck – Yez … perhaps pushing through resistance ...<B>Sherck</B> – Yez … perhaps pushing through resistance requires some ‘encouragement and support’ … so comments like yours are helpful. Thanks for the return visit on this piece about my memories of mom. You’re probably correct about the ‘assumptions’ we make about ‘similarities’ in our ‘patterns of experience’ and the actual ‘variety’ that exists. In any case, I’m delighted to know you’re ‘fascinated’ with family stories … and it seems others are too ;--)<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-16569299270741467582008-05-09T06:48:00.000-07:002008-05-09T06:48:00.000-07:00Hear hear, push through that resistance! The famil...Hear hear, push through that resistance! The family is probably the most basic human relationship, but while there are certainly patterns to the experience, the amazing variety is intensely interesting, perhaps because we tend to take it for granted, we tend to assume similarities.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, <I>I'm</I> fascinated by family stories.Sherckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365366144078711301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-2805291292622726502008-05-09T05:29:00.000-07:002008-05-09T05:29:00.000-07:00Lisa Marie and Joyce – Thanks ;--)I wish you both ...<B>Lisa Marie</B> and <B>Joyce</B> – Thanks ;--)<BR/>I wish you both a ‘happy Mother’s Day’ this year! Thanks for visiting and I hope you each have a fantastic Friday! <BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-81475623746211274802008-05-08T23:39:00.000-07:002008-05-08T23:39:00.000-07:00That was a precious remembrance.That was a precious remembrance.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15201951577572323343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-54929683704308684962008-05-07T17:40:00.000-07:002008-05-07T17:40:00.000-07:00Your mom sounds like quite a woman! Perfect time ...Your mom sounds like quite a woman! Perfect time for a wonderful tribute. XOAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219366045767828564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-33293952249347049172008-05-07T10:53:00.000-07:002008-05-07T10:53:00.000-07:00Sherck – What a lovely comment to find this mornin...<B>Sherck</B> – What a lovely comment to find this morning! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and respond in such a supportive and encouraging manner. <BR/><BR/><B>Phyl</B> – Moms and daughters can develop quite complex relationships. Sorting it all out is often difficult. I’m happy my reflection touched your heart and appreciate you letting me know. As for the quote … it seemed ‘perfect’ to me when I happened upon it.<BR/><BR/><B>I still have some ‘ambivalence’ about telling my family ‘stories’</B> … but I'm doing my best to follow Karen’s advice and push through the resistance I feel. With feedback like this, I feel emboldened. Thanks!<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-63224859933216162112008-05-07T09:52:00.000-07:002008-05-07T09:52:00.000-07:00What a wonderfully moving tribute to your Mother. ...What a wonderfully moving tribute to your Mother. And the quote at the end is perfect.<BR/><BR/>Funny how we are about our Moms...huh? My own mom thought I gave her too many grandchildren, but we eventually grew to agree to disagree also:). She passed from this planet in 1998.<BR/><BR/>Many hugs and thank you for touching my heart...Phylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08162310358210477796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-7696462604614704212008-05-07T05:43:00.000-07:002008-05-07T05:43:00.000-07:00What a wonderful post, just beautiful. Thank you f...What a wonderful post, just beautiful. Thank you for sharing your mother--and your talent for storytelling--with us.Sherckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365366144078711301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-85839214809029337182008-05-07T03:58:00.000-07:002008-05-07T03:58:00.000-07:00Sandy – Thank you for your caring feedback. Writi...<B>Sandy</B> – Thank you for your caring feedback. Writing about my mom brings up conflicting feelings for me. Losing her when and how we did left little time for ‘good-byes’ … and I miss her even now, especially at this time of year. As for strength … methinks we do what we have to in life … dealing with whatever comes up as best we can.<BR/><BR/><B>Peppylady</B> and <B>Skittles</B><BR/>I appreciate your responses. I’m touched by your kind words and grateful I allowed myself write authentically without thinking of ‘readers’ … trying to capture the essence of our complex relationship as best I could. <BR/><BR/><B>Eve</B> – Yes … and I suspect that’s true for all of us! Aren’t we each ‘shaped’ by the times in which we’re born, grow up, and live? As ‘conditions’ change … so must we. Even so, those ‘formative years & experiences’ remain central to our core being.<BR/><BR/><B>Responding to this week’s topic offered the opportunity to reflect</B> on my relationship with my mom and I’m happy I took advantage of it yesterday. Thanks to each of you for visiting and sharing your reactions. I feel blessed and valued this morning. May you each enjoy a wonderful Wednesday!<BR/>Hugs and blessings,storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14101550406171982090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-85887444325189058482008-05-06T20:53:00.000-07:002008-05-06T20:53:00.000-07:00In many your mother and mine were much alike. Per...In many your mother and mine were much alike. Perhaps it was the time they lived in.Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072209113562315120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-72010783393788214572008-05-06T20:08:00.000-07:002008-05-06T20:08:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh.. what an amazing post. Thank you for s...Oh my gosh.. what an amazing post. Thank you for sharing with us..Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13408633498198921799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-53835549340032755102008-05-06T16:18:00.000-07:002008-05-06T16:18:00.000-07:00What beautiful and well put together memories of y...What beautiful and well put together memories of your mom.<BR/>She sound like a very kind and loving mom.dpeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3728583087900011692.post-6528077966239364262008-05-06T15:52:00.000-07:002008-05-06T15:52:00.000-07:00What a beautiful tribute to your mother. Your sto...What a beautiful tribute to your mother. Your story and memories of her are so touching. I shed some tears reading about her hospital stay. I can't imagine having to hear her code in another room and sign a DNR. You are such a strong woman and a beautiful writer. Thank you for sharing.Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.com