Comments on Mr. Grudge: The Toughest Thing To Write, Was Not

Hi Kristyn,Thank you for your kind words; my mothe...

2007-10-09T23:21:35.285-04:00

Hi Kristyn,
Thank you for your kind words; my mother was indeed a beautiful woman. She was an artistic, talented artist, who in spite of her aflictions, created wonderful paintings and sketches as well as arts & crafts. I am so sorry to hear of your mom's poor health. I will keep her in my prayers and I hope her surgery goes well. Thank you again for reading my post.
Be well,
Mike

Your mother sounds like she was a truly beautiful ...

2007-10-09T22:58:00.000-04:00

Your mother sounds like she was a truly beautiful woman! It's great to hear that you were inspired by someone so close to you.

I love my mother dearly, she's not blessed with good health, she has a rare neuromuscular disorder and diabetes, so your entry really touched me. Perhaps it's the impact a mother can have on the life of her children. I think I'll call mine in the morning, she's having surgery the day after tomorrow.

All the best,
Kristyn

Hi Lisa, Happy birthday to your Mom! As writers, w...

2007-10-09T14:37:03.783-04:00

Hi Lisa, Happy birthday to your Mom! As writers, we think of everything in terms of how we can deliver what we see, feel, and imagine to an audience. You love your mother, and I know that you are dreading the future because it is natural to do so. The old saying "To be old, is to be young again" has meaning on many levels. In my case, and now yours, it was because we have to provide care for our parents, sort of becoming their parents. In doing so, we take on responsibilities and worry about the futures of our parents. That includes, quite possibly, their passing away. Yes, she was always my mother, and she was sharp and coherent until the end; but we had to take care of things for her, along with those wonderful folks at The Good Sheppard Hospice. My mother was only 73 when she died, too young, in my opinion. Your mom is still young as well. I wish both you and your family long, healthy lives full of happiness. Thank you so much for reading my blog.

My mother will celebrate her 77th birthday tomorr...

2007-10-09T14:10:00.000-04:00

My mother will celebrate her 77th birthday tomorrow. I am her only child and a writer so I know this task you speak of will fall to me, just as it did to you.

I am so afraid of that time..for many reasons. Thanks for sharing this because, I too, know that everything I write is rooted in memories of my mother and my childhood.

Best Wishes...I love reading your blog.

Lisa

It is very nice to meet you too, Elaine. I'm sorry...

2007-10-08T21:39:46.640-04:00

It is very nice to meet you too, Elaine. I'm sorry to hear about your mom. You know, I appreciate my wife even more now that my mother has passed, because I realize how much a mother means to a child, and we have two wonderful childen who love her dearly. I enjoy your blog because of your focus on family and your natural ability to tell a story. Also, you're a nurse and my sister is a nurse. Nurses have a special place in my heart also because of the wonderful care they gave my mother, and also to my father during is last health crisis. Thank you for reading my post. I'll keep checking out Elaine's Place.

What a wonderful post about your Mother. Mine too ...

2007-10-08T20:28:00.000-04:00

What a wonderful post about your Mother. Mine too was not blessed with good health and died days after my 26th birthday. It had a huge impact on my life and who I became.

It's nice to have met you, maybe I can pick up some writing tips, Lord knows I need all the help I can get!