tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post2960019064978807411..comments2023-10-15T01:50:26.216-10:00Comments on Molokai Girl: Dia de Bloglandia Post #5Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-88565103004087863362011-11-01T05:38:38.591-10:002011-11-01T05:38:38.591-10:00My mom is still alive but you gave me something to...My mom is still alive but you gave me something to think about...thank you.BLOGitsehttp://www.blogitse.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-27672560605838173242011-10-31T04:39:17.147-10:002011-10-31T04:39:17.147-10:00Yours is such a beautiful post honoring not only y...Yours is such a beautiful post honoring not only your mom and step-father, but parents everywhere. I think that many readers can relate to the loss of a parent...and your story of the handmade book from all the children is lovely.Dawn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03079162211848499285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-62243962530662843972011-10-30T17:48:55.823-10:002011-10-30T17:48:55.823-10:00Your book is beautiful and made with such love. Yo...Your book is beautiful and made with such love. Your mom had a chance to read things in there that were not able to be said in person. I like to think that your book warmed her heart and prepared her for what was to come. I'm glad it made it's way back home to you. A treasure indeed.<br />Adrianawww.lalloronastudio.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13950927490092131317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-92018116249751935312011-10-30T17:09:54.345-10:002011-10-30T17:09:54.345-10:00Thank you so much for trusting us all enough to po...Thank you so much for trusting us all enough to post your beautiful, but oh so painful stories of Mark's dad and your mom. I'm so glad you were able to be on the journey with her and that ultimately your family's beautiful token of affirmation and love was returned to you, its' creator. I feel so honored to carry your stories.Fran aka Redondowriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603407790426583209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-73114862973752374642011-10-30T12:07:35.705-10:002011-10-30T12:07:35.705-10:00I agree with everyone. How wonderful that you have...I agree with everyone. How wonderful that you have your mother's book was found. My son lived in Albuquerque and I guess he never went to the parades because he never mentioned them. Thanks for sharing your beautiful post.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-75190599855000870342011-10-30T11:05:34.830-10:002011-10-30T11:05:34.830-10:00What a beautiful gift of love you gave your mother...What a beautiful gift of love you gave your mother. I'm so happy it came home to you after her death. It makes a perfect offering for your altar.Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-37212539702910535792011-10-30T10:59:26.915-10:002011-10-30T10:59:26.915-10:00A sad time for both of you. "it aint easy &qu...A sad time for both of you. "it aint easy "for one but it must have been very hard for two! I'm so glad your book reappeared!lyle baxterhttp://almostheavengifts.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-81688289329056270982011-10-30T09:48:15.497-10:002011-10-30T09:48:15.497-10:00This is a heart-wrenching story with a beautiful, ...This is a heart-wrenching story with a beautiful, solemn ending. I am happy you made the book, filled with love and memories. I know your mother took it with her in spirit.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15937202381298099458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-56605355159627545252011-10-30T09:19:48.249-10:002011-10-30T09:19:48.249-10:00Paula,
What you and Mark went through...I am so ve...Paula,<br />What you and Mark went through...I am so very happy that for whatever reason your moms book resurfaced and that have these wonderful memories.<br /><br />One day I am going to spend dia de los muertos in Albuquerque and experience the Marigold Parade myself!<br /><br />Thank you for being part of dia de bloglandia.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163848048048193138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24509146.post-73765998735400552402011-10-30T08:16:56.343-10:002011-10-30T08:16:56.343-10:00dear paula,
thank you for your memories so person...dear paula,<br /><br />thank you for your memories so personal and so openly shared. my heart floods with love for my parents as you share your love for yours. memories ignite the force of love that lives on in each of us.<br />i love that you have your mother's book, a symbol of connection that goes far beyond the physical and anchors us to forever.rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05265802752790310923noreply@blogger.com