tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post4468678942347512067..comments2024-03-23T02:57:31.362-07:00Comments on Authors, Kai Strand & LA Dragoni: Love You, MomKai Strand, Authorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-22711662302845034512012-07-28T22:11:38.553-07:002012-07-28T22:11:38.553-07:00Thanks Michelle. It is as hard as you've thoug...Thanks Michelle. It is as hard as you've thought, but at the same time, it really is a part of life. I'm thankful to have had her for the years we did.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-54788429492820547532012-07-28T20:59:50.464-07:002012-07-28T20:59:50.464-07:00ah Paula I feel soooo sad for you-- I never knew y...ah Paula I feel soooo sad for you-- I never knew you lost your mom. I am so close to my own mother and I used to fear her passing away even as a small child I would go into her closet and smell the perfume lingering on her dresses and I would think of how awful I would feel if I ever lost her. Now thirty some years later I still have that fear; and I know that to live we all have to face the inevitable. My husband lost his mom to cancer 17 some years ago and he still misses her of course; the missing never goes away. Yet I still feel the love and the loss go hand in hand; like joy and sadness; we cannot feel the extent of joy without experiencing the well of sadness. I am sure your mom will live on within you and you will be able to contribute your success to the lovely lady who helped you become the wonderful lady you are today. And I am certain she would always want you to keep your pretty smile and to never stop writing! She is smiling down upon you- her love will never leave you. I am convinced of these things. Mother daughter love flourishes forever, like a ripe yellow sunshiny rose, forever in bloom. blessings-- Michelle CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-66051884178755739012012-07-28T13:27:54.076-07:002012-07-28T13:27:54.076-07:00Abby is a mature young lady and enough like me and...Abby is a mature young lady and enough like me and my mom for me to know she carries on the legacy. Thank you, Jennie.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-66427938544857214422012-07-28T10:14:47.890-07:002012-07-28T10:14:47.890-07:00I remember you telling us about Abby's letter ...I remember you telling us about Abby's letter the day of her funeral. It sounds like your mother was a wonderful person, as are you. The kindness that she taught you to have is obviously in Abby, and that is something that always helps me feel a little closer to those who have passed away. Take care, Paula.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-32739256984021351682011-08-16T20:11:35.711-07:002011-08-16T20:11:35.711-07:00What a beautiful tribute to your mother. What a be...What a beautiful tribute to your mother. What a beautiful relationship you had with her. Treasure the memories. Yes, they'll always be with you. My mother's been gone since 1988, but some days she's fresh in my mind. Little things she said or did. I treasure those times.<br />God bless you and your family.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-63916439081742113622011-08-16T14:46:17.835-07:002011-08-16T14:46:17.835-07:00Thank you Elle and Mickey. Your words are so affir...Thank you Elle and Mickey. Your words are so affirming and I can't tell you how much I appreciate them.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-86118647317039149442011-08-15T11:20:05.694-07:002011-08-15T11:20:05.694-07:00I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like yo...I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounds like you had a wonderful mother and I can tell that you loved her very much. She surely knew and felt that from you.Mickeyhttp://ahelicoptermom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-33199429769875576732011-08-15T09:44:12.980-07:002011-08-15T09:44:12.980-07:00I'm sorry for your loss. That is one I haven&#...I'm sorry for your loss. That is one I haven't had to deal with yet. I hope I manage as well as you seem to be when the time comes. I'm glad you posted. Thank you.Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05565706433237340784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-79938401688065602212011-08-14T09:44:11.513-07:002011-08-14T09:44:11.513-07:00Karen,
What a wonderfully long life you had with ...Karen,<br /><br />What a wonderfully long life you had with your mom. But you are right, nothing prepares you for the finality of it. Thank you for your comment. It's comforting to know you understand the loss. My condolences to you as well.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-18018162709550670672011-08-14T04:38:18.647-07:002011-08-14T04:38:18.647-07:00Kai, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds ...Kai, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom sounds like a wonderful person. I would love to read more posts about her. Mine died this year at 93, and regardless of health or age, it always hurts to lose one's mother.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-69849408009907059982011-08-11T14:15:00.461-07:002011-08-11T14:15:00.461-07:00Sarah, just that fact that it inspired you to call...Sarah, just that fact that it inspired you to call your mother makes me so happy I shared. <br /><br />Thank you for your kind words.Kai Strand, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012304963642303041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7779997262227613456.post-41454776101623805512011-08-11T13:55:07.629-07:002011-08-11T13:55:07.629-07:00Of course you should share this beautiful post, if...Of course you should share this beautiful post, if that is what you want.<br /><br />Thank you so much for this. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm going to call my Mother.Sarah Tokeleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273148070092101085noreply@blogger.com