tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post6192384995767362380..comments2024-02-28T23:35:56.193-05:00Comments on The Curious Reader: ...And The Cow Jumped Over The MoonGradhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-43631783630407386042016-10-11T06:01:47.060-04:002016-10-11T06:01:47.060-04:00Typo in my above comment: for sharing 'this...Typo in my above comment: for sharing 'this' moving and eloquent piece. And that little symbol at the end is supposed to be a happy face. :)Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-54279431748096706842016-10-11T05:56:19.597-04:002016-10-11T05:56:19.597-04:00O Grad, thanks so much for sharing his moving and ...O Grad, thanks so much for sharing his moving and eloquent piece on your lovely mother. My mom is also 96, has dementia. And exactly the same reason why when her loved one passed last year I didn't let her know. She's contented in her memory. And one more thing: I just come back from London, England. I saw a stage musical and it's The Go-Between. �� Now I must get hold of the book. Artihttp://rippleeffects.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-30994176828126462532016-07-27T19:14:36.083-04:002016-07-27T19:14:36.083-04:00A love letter to your mother. Beautiful. A love letter to your mother. Beautiful. Nicolahttp://vintagereads.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-23089004056570124262016-02-23T09:51:09.613-05:002016-02-23T09:51:09.613-05:00Thank you, Jeanne. I tried to do my Mom justice.....Thank you, Jeanne. I tried to do my Mom justice...in my inadequate way.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-49496277864840813702016-02-23T09:40:48.476-05:002016-02-23T09:40:48.476-05:00Lovely.Lovely.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975028272143207826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-61036699109967319462016-02-23T09:40:42.912-05:002016-02-23T09:40:42.912-05:00Lovely.Lovely.Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975028272143207826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-6134945334855532652016-01-27T16:24:40.916-05:002016-01-27T16:24:40.916-05:00Laila, thank you for those kinds words. Lots of t...Laila, thank you for those kinds words. Lots of things in life are hard, but maybe not all that hard in the big scheme of things!Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-35646551510064973942016-01-25T13:45:46.889-05:002016-01-25T13:45:46.889-05:00This touched my heart, Grad. Bless you and your m...This touched my heart, Grad. Bless you and your mom. Caregiving is so hard. It's so wonderful that you have so many beautiful memories of the things your mother did for you. Thank you for sharing them with us. -Laila @ Big Reading Life Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-36746154480252618512016-01-14T11:18:38.513-05:002016-01-14T11:18:38.513-05:00Thank you Stef. That means a lot to me.Thank you Stef. That means a lot to me.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-23277852438516604792016-01-14T11:11:34.070-05:002016-01-14T11:11:34.070-05:00Oh Grad, this is so beautiful! Oh Grad, this is so beautiful! Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943596258182968212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-16013301001847950712016-01-14T10:14:12.011-05:002016-01-14T10:14:12.011-05:00Pauline, it's the stuff of life. Sometimes ea...Pauline, it's the stuff of life. Sometimes easy, sometimes hard. The trick is to do the best one can - and never expect perfection.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-10637050269751808622016-01-14T10:13:42.983-05:002016-01-14T10:13:42.983-05:00Pauline, it's the stuff of life. Sometimes ea...Pauline, it's the stuff of life. Sometimes easy, sometimes hard. The trick is to do the best one can - and never expect perfection.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-55267864291324174792016-01-14T10:10:32.512-05:002016-01-14T10:10:32.512-05:00Tinky, of all the people I know, you are the one w...Tinky, of all the people I know, you are the one who can understand the most. I've often thought of you the last few years, and the way you cared for "Taffy." That got me through some tough moments, so thank you.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-38299110493764401022016-01-14T10:06:58.472-05:002016-01-14T10:06:58.472-05:00Pete, I will admit the stress of the last year or ...Pete, I will admit the stress of the last year or two has been very hard on me. On her last doctor's visit in October, her doctor said I must make some difficult choices for her sake - especially during the hours I am at work. I found a lovely facility on the island that now has an apartment available for her. I pass it on my way home. She'll be safe and I hope happy there.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-76225413333448945132016-01-14T10:00:33.135-05:002016-01-14T10:00:33.135-05:00Thanks, Jody. You know, she was so delighted to l...Thanks, Jody. You know, she was so delighted to learn you were published! On the way back home from that last day at CST, she said she knew you would be okay. "She'll be going places," she said. That comment stuck with me...and you did!Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-79947098799571896252016-01-14T09:49:11.546-05:002016-01-14T09:49:11.546-05:00Jenny, anything I've been able to do for her p...Jenny, anything I've been able to do for her pales in comparison to what she has given her family. Hugs back at you.Gradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17526750467742207099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-13892570038288757732016-01-14T09:23:22.338-05:002016-01-14T09:23:22.338-05:00What a wonderful post! Thanks for sharing these in...What a wonderful post! Thanks for sharing these intimate moments with your mother.Smithereenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251495719167005725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-83884904990122654682016-01-14T08:59:04.395-05:002016-01-14T08:59:04.395-05:00You move me here, Grad. I know you are repaying al...You move me here, Grad. I know you are repaying all that artistry and love as you take care of Shorty.Tinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16338087100460975036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-76810941744606308812016-01-14T08:02:00.699-05:002016-01-14T08:02:00.699-05:00You describe your mom so well. I just can imagine ...You describe your mom so well. I just can imagine that beautiful chaos in the kitchen and those works of art. I loved the description of Potica. I hope, as you say, that her remaining time is spent happily remembering the past. Strength to you my friend as you look after her. Just one question: does she have a nurse who helps you? I would worry about the strain that it places on you otherwise.bluepetehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03785779401059544622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-56412250369398779932016-01-13T22:21:55.118-05:002016-01-13T22:21:55.118-05:00So beautiful, Lindy. So beautiful, Lindy. Jodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02538687261386265895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4160223532207347025.post-17043477349303187612016-01-13T19:49:27.334-05:002016-01-13T19:49:27.334-05:00This is lovely. Your mum is lucky to have you. (hu...This is lovely. Your mum is lucky to have you. (hugs)Jenny @ Reading the Endhttp://readingtheend.comnoreply@blogger.com