Comments on Project: Motherhood: Finding the "Happy" in Mother's Day

Wow, what a moving story! I surely feel for you. ...

2008-09-18T10:08:04.538-07:00

Wow, what a moving story! I surely feel for you. I too lost a parent early on - in fact, I lost my father when I was 13 "on Mother's Day." Then, years later, I lost my Mother a few days after Mother's Day (the last time I spoke with her was on Mother's Day-by phone because we were going up to visit for a graduation the next week). So, for many yrs Mother's Day was (and still is sometimes) very difficult. But, I realized that wasn't fair to my son or husband to deprive them of the day to celebrate. So, I "try" to push the sadness aside & appreciate that I am a Mother,a Grandmother and a Mother-in-law & enjoy that. But, even so, sometimes it isn't easy. And I do think of you, on that day too, & of how hard it must be. But hope now you can enjoy it with your children & know how proud we (Jamie, Roger, me, etc.) are of you as a Mother.

Hi, Allie! Thanks so much for coming to my blog a...

2008-06-02T05:39:05.455-07:00

Hi, Allie! Thanks so much for coming to my blog and posting. It's nice to hear from someone who understands what it's like to lose a parent early on. That's great that you have found something positive in Father's Day. I'm so glad.

Wow, it is amazing what you learn from life and th...

2008-06-01T19:33:01.875-07:00

Wow, it is amazing what you learn from life and the experiences that come with it. Like you, I too lost a parent when a kid, but it was my father. I think to a certain extent, it caused a great mistrust for me with men and I didn't know how to interact with them in general. I was terrified to get married and have kids, with the thoughts that my kids would feel let down too.

But now that I am a parent, I find that I focus on all of the amazing qualities that my Dad showered upon my sister and I and I soak in the warmth when watching my husband do the same. And for me, celebrating Father's Day has become special and fun.

Hey, Jena!You're so sweet. Thank you for reading ...

2008-06-01T04:50:08.277-07:00

Hey, Jena!

You're so sweet. Thank you for reading my blog and posting so many comments! That was really nice of you.

Yay! I have a reader! :)

it is so neat to see you learn and develope into t...

2008-05-16T19:55:27.145-07:00

it is so neat to see you learn and develope into the beautiful mother you are. And I know your mom is proud of you.. I love that you can appreciate both sides of the fence now. :)