tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post6875250312826876495..comments2024-01-17T17:12:02.636-05:00Comments on Your Mother Knows But Won't Tell You...: Life Is What You Make ItHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10972581158834240144noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-91512794672225190832009-07-01T12:14:55.513-04:002009-07-01T12:14:55.513-04:00What a wonderful tale to share with us. Thanks!What a wonderful tale to share with us. Thanks!Kathleen Krucoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660304273988326222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-20367796226024389922009-06-30T20:16:02.094-04:002009-06-30T20:16:02.094-04:00I am so glad you told her story! I am so humbled b...I am so glad you told her story! I am so humbled by her strength and wisdom! <br /><br />You know how I feel about living life to the last drop! it's all about the journey, and it should always be wildly!<br /><br />Love to you and your sweetie pie of an aunt!Camhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07972079738846934736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-20452283058959131162009-06-29T22:43:34.913-04:002009-06-29T22:43:34.913-04:00Dear Holly,
I have to tell you that this was an ...Dear Holly, <br /><br />I have to tell you that this was an absolutely BEAUTIFUL post. I read the last two paragraphs through tears.<br /><br />I could go on and on, telling you all the things I simply LOVED about this post, but thankfully, I won't.<br /><br />Suffice it to say, that I hope if and when I reach your aunt's age, I have her courage and strength of spirit, and that I also Janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07359883716357084428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-64313463130909773272009-06-29T19:22:31.740-04:002009-06-29T19:22:31.740-04:00Hey Holly, I spend a lot of time with Seniors and...Hey Holly, I spend a lot of time with Seniors and at a local assisted living/nursing home. You did everything RIGHT!!!! The dogs were a great idea, seniors are so charmed by pets they instantly mellow out around them. Hugs and kisses-- They can never get enough! And a handsome guy like Michael to pay attention to your Aunt-- priceless. I know you weren't looking forward to the trip, Joanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-57212790022137780182009-06-29T14:21:44.412-04:002009-06-29T14:21:44.412-04:00Holly ... I'm going to think of her as Kit-Kat...Holly ... I'm going to think of her as Kit-Kat ... she is a treat and you and Michael were very sweet to spend the day with her. I know it meant the world to her ... and now it leaves us all with a wonderful message about life ... so once again, thanks for sharing. Love to you and yours.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240639319040464225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-4147403126581570952009-06-29T13:13:36.432-04:002009-06-29T13:13:36.432-04:00What a wonderful tribute...I could almost visualiz...What a wonderful tribute...I could almost visualize her character "maturing",(although that's not quite the right word....developing, there, that's better), through time. I think it would be terribly sad to be one of the last of your generation left. I bet it would make her really happy is your printed out this blog and sent it to her...unless she's so progressive that shejoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17545344280343271652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-58594305213597592492009-06-29T12:55:50.293-04:002009-06-29T12:55:50.293-04:00Holly Jean and I just parused your blog. The pictu...Holly Jean and I just parused your blog. The pictures and words were as only you can put together. My cousin and I often recall people and events that we have shared and this was a nice reminder.<br />Thank you Holly for always being you in all you share and do. <br />Peace to you,<br />E+JAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-77948729089570724222009-06-29T11:25:50.245-04:002009-06-29T11:25:50.245-04:00The old are so rich in life history...wish I would...The old are so rich in life history...wish I would have collected more oral history from my mom. <br />And...didn't that visit make you feel wonderfully young?Peacheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671369146535194549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-88465315025030817132009-06-29T11:25:13.315-04:002009-06-29T11:25:13.315-04:00I'd love to meet her. I wrote in my journal y...I'd love to meet her. I wrote in my journal yesterday, whilst tucked in my blankies with an obnoxious sore throat, that our culture has this way of dismissing the elderly, treating them as children, without viability, credibility, or any authority -- after all their wealth of life experience. Your post here goes along with what I was thinking -- ok, so there's some forgetfulness, Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230544418684268354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-23205197036740556592009-06-29T11:13:06.051-04:002009-06-29T11:13:06.051-04:00What a touching post. I am learning more and more ...What a touching post. I am learning more and more everyday that I like old folks. Is it because it is so easy to bring a smile to their face or is it because I'm becoming one? All they ask is for us to give up some of our time to be with them and make them feel like they are still a necessary part of this world and that they will be missed once they are gone.<br />I'm sure your aunt is Chesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05878019022884272157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-51100554367701254992009-06-29T10:39:33.850-04:002009-06-29T10:39:33.850-04:00Holly,it sounds like a nice visit,,she looked so h...Holly,it sounds like a nice visit,,she looked so happy to see you guys. Reminds me of my grandma and aunt whom lived until 93 and 94...they were both so sweet. we have to cherish every day, thankyou for telling us about her. have a great day my friend. take care, cinnerCindy https://www.blogger.com/profile/03552572705763406197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-20003825318357779692009-06-29T10:21:52.374-04:002009-06-29T10:21:52.374-04:00Brilliant observations Holly. There are lessons ev...Brilliant observations Holly. There are lessons everywhere if we are open to getting the message, and you have done a remarkable job of fleshing out an important message for all of us. <br /><br />I bet this was time well spent, even if you were not excited at the prospect of having your buttons pushed for entirety of the weekend.Life With Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13466234787177577152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-4567743302488184272009-06-29T09:54:02.501-04:002009-06-29T09:54:02.501-04:00Great article, Holly, and one that aroused a famil...Great article, Holly, and one that aroused a familiar feeling in me. I was able to get in to Wilmington this weekend to visit my 92-year old aunt as well. We took her out to lunch and came home the better for the visit. She is one of the most open-minded people I know.<br /><br />Ann MarieAnn Mariehttp://www.franciscanlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-2170442026998406992009-06-29T09:43:17.714-04:002009-06-29T09:43:17.714-04:00How beautiful and touching. As a nurse, I see thi...How beautiful and touching. As a nurse, I see this everyday. It will break your heart if you can't change your focus... and follow her "one way" advice. <br />EVERY DAY IS A GIFT. I end up saying that to my patient's families almost every day.Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435482289459434828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-37862003532690418112009-06-29T09:03:18.377-04:002009-06-29T09:03:18.377-04:00Oh Holly!
How absolutely charming and touching an...Oh Holly!<br /><br />How absolutely charming and touching and inspiring!<br /><br />What a beautiful tribute! What an amazing woman, and how tenderly portrayed.<br /><br />I have a lump in my throat.<br /><br />Kit Wit is indeed a special woman, and I see who you take after.<br /><br />Thank you for the teary smile :)Genie Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436772228339009624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-14007406843641003932009-06-29T08:13:16.266-04:002009-06-29T08:13:16.266-04:00your writing today brought me to tears while I was...your writing today brought me to tears while I was reading your words...<br /><br />this should be in the local newspaper for all to see and feel and be shared with hundreds !!<br /><br />there is no doubt in my mind that the day you and michael spent with your aunt, will be the highlight she shares with others for days to come...a day she will remember more than any other this year and I bet shebethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-5835547830283495722009-06-29T06:47:13.682-04:002009-06-29T06:47:13.682-04:00What a fascinating woman - she's a living piec...What a fascinating woman - she's a living piece of times gone by....<br /><br />Thank you for sharing her story, and your thoughts on it, so very honestly....<br /><br />I imagine that your visit meant the world to her....what a wonderful gift.<br /><br />~love~melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00336474101204142611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-1962401339598738132009-06-29T03:59:46.079-04:002009-06-29T03:59:46.079-04:00Holly,
thank you sharing your relationship with yo...Holly,<br />thank you sharing your relationship with your aunt and the valuable lessons for us-to treasure our memories and value our relationships.Every moment is precious!<br />blessings<br />semasemahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04117320517001450225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-348829223107301446.post-51261105262835661892009-06-29T02:02:55.232-04:002009-06-29T02:02:55.232-04:00Thank you for sharing that. :-)Thank you for sharing that. :-)Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09785329897294524869noreply@blogger.com