tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post4948614828676344095..comments2024-02-16T04:25:08.187-05:00Comments on Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: Oh MommaStarting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-27763636186413669072014-09-20T02:46:18.241-04:002014-09-20T02:46:18.241-04:00What a lovely tribute to your Mom. And what a trea...What a lovely tribute to your Mom. And what a treasure she left behind- you.Austanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05568578637922817033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-53288353910423663112014-09-19T17:22:48.792-04:002014-09-19T17:22:48.792-04:00People who have their mother in their lives are bl...People who have their mother in their lives are blessed. Mine died very young. I still miss her, even after all these years. Enjoy them while you can!Carol Kilgorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03745686632918324803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-73612958259331554622014-09-19T14:09:12.570-04:002014-09-19T14:09:12.570-04:00It's so great that you have good memories of y...It's so great that you have good memories of your mother! Mine was a bit younger than yours, but of a generation where women became mothers - whether they wanted to or were any good at it or not. There was no real choice. I love the poem. My hubby (who's younger than me) needs this one. He tells such meandering stories...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-33095725643866122052014-09-17T22:54:35.146-04:002014-09-17T22:54:35.146-04:00It was such a different way of life your mother gr...It was such a different way of life your mother grew up in... it's wonderful she had such a sense of humor ;-)<br /><br />It's sad when we lose our parents, I lost mine within 5 years of each other, thankfully I believe in more than just here... wonderful post!Launna https://www.blogger.com/profile/09447311902825477772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-33466077788495389732014-09-17T16:46:24.564-04:002014-09-17T16:46:24.564-04:00such good advice this reminds me of my Dad,,such good advice this reminds me of my Dad,,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-90426080979990908362014-09-11T12:03:28.804-04:002014-09-11T12:03:28.804-04:00My mom was like that too and would have loved thos...My mom was like that too and would have loved those notes your mom kept. Thank you for all your visits and comment and support. It all means a lot and helps a lot too.Ingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02924736131382149056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-27493865239776348952014-09-09T15:56:58.126-04:002014-09-09T15:56:58.126-04:00Hi there. I found you via Susan Flett Swiderski a...Hi there. I found you via Susan Flett Swiderski and have to tell you I love the picture on your masthead and the wonderful poem. I think I need to print that one out and hang it on the fridge, and on the mirror, and on my steering wheel, and on my bedroom ceiling. Oops, can't to that one. I'm too blind without my glasses. Nice to meet you!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16170701034715108039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-87436691011086265232014-09-09T11:57:03.820-04:002014-09-09T11:57:03.820-04:00Good advice indeed. I had an aunt who would go on ...Good advice indeed. I had an aunt who would go on and on about her health ailments over the phone. It was cute, but I remember telling myself to never do that to the youngins when I grew older.Amy Saiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346366018143891761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-55865616658147121092014-09-09T09:05:21.097-04:002014-09-09T09:05:21.097-04:00I smiled at that too.
Great advice,
and isn't...I smiled at that too.<br />Great advice,<br /> and isn't it nice to know your mom is still there for you.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02507537074005136610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-42534029842191471522014-09-08T18:13:33.656-04:002014-09-08T18:13:33.656-04:00That is a lovely poem. I think I will copy it and ...That is a lovely poem. I think I will copy it and send it to my94 year old mother. Oh, and thank you for buying "Kin We're Not Related To" Jody Worshamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04265796303516276553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-67224505269269306422014-09-07T23:22:57.067-04:002014-09-07T23:22:57.067-04:00Your mother was a wonderful woman. You must have...Your mother was a wonderful woman. You must have been so pleased to find this little poem that she liked and is so true - everyone should follow the words in it but it is not always easy.<br />Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-36217541244500719672014-09-06T19:34:30.718-04:002014-09-06T19:34:30.718-04:00It means a lot that your mother kept that poem/pra...It means a lot that your mother kept that poem/prayer especially. It is one worth copying and framing.<br /><br />My mother died only 3 years ago. I still pick up the phone to call her about something that happened. The ties never are cut, only grow stronger with time.Susan Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834094675218254410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-45259172274738642612014-09-05T12:41:31.361-04:002014-09-05T12:41:31.361-04:00What a beautiful post, Arleen. I think your mom qu...What a beautiful post, Arleen. I think your mom qualifies as your favorite old broad, and well she should. Anyone who kept that prayer close at hand must have been an extraordinary person. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Now, I'm gonna steal it. (I can use all the help I can get...)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-57755081215144876952014-09-04T21:36:50.200-04:002014-09-04T21:36:50.200-04:00Beautiful, Arleen. Thanks for sharing this and yo...Beautiful, Arleen. Thanks for sharing this and your thoughts with us.<br /><br />I lost my mother in 1974...a long time ago now...she was only 54. And I miss her still...I always will. We had our disagreements at times, of course, but we always got past them, too. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-10788735809070959642014-09-04T12:59:54.952-04:002014-09-04T12:59:54.952-04:00 Dear Arleen, how blessed you were in your mom--in... Dear Arleen, how blessed you were in your mom--in her sense of humor and her steadfastness. I so liked the prayer she had by her mirror and it so aptly captures the temptations we all have as we age. I need to say this prayer each and every day! Thank you for sharing it and also for sharing your love for your mother. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-861811875710222842014-09-04T07:36:52.845-04:002014-09-04T07:36:52.845-04:00You were lucky to have her and the humor she passe...You were lucky to have her and the humor she passed onto you! The prayer made me laugh as I do recognise my own Mum there as she became very old. Must watch out for the pitfalls of agingCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01588437065757203375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-2111307375840636582014-09-04T00:48:36.113-04:002014-09-04T00:48:36.113-04:00Yes, you are right, Lance and Jane. It is often d...Yes, you are right, Lance and Jane. It is often difficult not to share advice, but in the long run, it is so much easier. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-56383279269113106032014-09-04T00:36:52.958-04:002014-09-04T00:36:52.958-04:00Thank you, Sandi.Thank you, Sandi.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-87503873666608893742014-09-04T00:35:42.285-04:002014-09-04T00:35:42.285-04:00She was of "the old school" and of old t...She was of "the old school" and of old times when people were more respectful of others.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-53802339710561304252014-09-03T18:28:40.668-04:002014-09-03T18:28:40.668-04:00Your mom gave you a beautiful heart too!Your mom gave you a beautiful heart too!Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-13646844749717536252014-09-03T11:12:24.789-04:002014-09-03T11:12:24.789-04:00Hello Arleen,
This is a truly delightful post. Su...Hello Arleen,<br /><br />This is a truly delightful post. Such a wonderfully touching tribute to your mother who clearly was a great inspiration not only to you but to all your family. Love can, as you say, conquer all but there are only a few special people in life capable of giving such an unconditional live as your mother did. Your family is definitely the richer for having known her and for having her wisdom and guidance in your lives.<br /><br />The poem is truly lovely. A simple message, beautifully conveyed, but simplicity does not make it easy to carry out. Still, trying is the important part!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-19963047101570280892014-09-03T04:28:53.794-04:002014-09-03T04:28:53.794-04:00Your mom sounds like she was a wonderful woman, an...Your mom sounds like she was a wonderful woman, and you definitely have her kindness, and sense of humor! I'm sorry that you lost both parents so close together. That poem is filled with so many brilliant lines that ring true. Your mom was a very bright lady! <br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-53783793377269573472014-09-03T00:28:14.716-04:002014-09-03T00:28:14.716-04:00I don't think of it as a put-down, Cro. Life ...I don't think of it as a put-down, Cro. Life gives us many opportunities to laugh at ourselves and it is good to do this at any age.<br /><br />Dumb comes in all shapes and numbers.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-17133423412458932722014-09-03T00:01:57.724-04:002014-09-03T00:01:57.724-04:00I think the sentiments offered in that poem contri...I think the sentiments offered in that poem contribute to people thinking that the elderly are either dumb or stupid. Better, methinks, to express considered opinion when/where appropriate. OK, I'm a rebel.Cro Magnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06840670227576695352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7470877934076705573.post-77281670556009584452014-09-02T21:07:09.267-04:002014-09-02T21:07:09.267-04:00I love to see my Mom's handwriting most of all...I love to see my Mom's handwriting most of all. It is a little piece of her.Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.com