tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post4168418727762023107..comments2023-05-03T05:22:30.162-04:00Comments on Mary Haseltine: Monday MusingsMary @ Better Than Edenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-71015492877604787262013-05-18T07:26:15.035-04:002013-05-18T07:26:15.035-04:00Well, I guess the distance negates a get together!...Well, I guess the distance negates a get together! I was hoping perhaps you were downstate...:)And I am so sorry about your loss as well, Mary. That's just heartbreaking....<br /><br />Thanks for the lovely reply, Mary.:)<br /><br />I hope you guys have an enjoyable weekend!Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/08164050250146561005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-47951739276877444642013-05-14T16:25:14.232-04:002013-05-14T16:25:14.232-04:00We're way out in Buffalo so about as far away ...We're way out in Buffalo so about as far away in NY as you can get :) I've only been to NYC one time in my life!<br /><br />John Denver?? Really??? Yeah, the Mass blessing can be so awkward. I love the sentiment and that they are trying to recognize motherhood and all but I always just feel so self-conscious standing there while others are sitting and staring. And I've heard from a few people how it can be salt in a very raw wound on that day. The Mother's Day after we lost Joseph Mary was so so hard. It was only a few weeks after the loss and we were at a family function and no one said a word about it (though everyone knew) which was so painful. Until the very end when an aunt pulled me aside as we were leaving at which point the tears came and I ducked into the car... <br />I'm so sorry about your loss and the passing of both your and hubby's moms.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by and saying hi!<br /><br />Mary @ Better Than Edenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05409924891343767874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-4084035506721572222013-05-14T08:41:12.158-04:002013-05-14T08:41:12.158-04:00Mary,
what a lovely post! The poem, the photo of ...Mary, <br />what a lovely post! The poem, the photo of you and the boys, as well as your reflection on the day....Thank you for sharing.<br /><br /> I completely concur with you about an ambivalence toward Mother's Day...as someone who "celebrated" Mother's Days after infant loss, yeah, it can be brutal. The final blessing from a well intentioned priest with all mothers standing at mass on Mother's Day was the most difficult thing for me and I've thought of that every year when the priest again asks mothers to stand ...there are many many women sitting and it's terribly sad. This year at mass our visiting priest played a John Denver song ( appropriate?? ) and so the blessing was even longer and more intense than usual. Many women were openly crying....many may have lost moms recently or experienced loss themselves ...yikes....This is the 4th mother's Day we've spent without my Mom...My hubby's mom is no longer with us either.<br />Mary, sorry to be so lengthy.<br />I should close and get to work with the kids. I stop in from time to time, but cannot always comment due to time...<br />And your hubby staying at the shelter overnight? What a kind man.<br /><br />BTW, are you upstate? I'm on LI and just assumed that you were no where near me, but you never know!<br /><br />Have a lovely day, Mary<br />~Chris from Campfires and CleatsChris https://www.blogger.com/profile/08164050250146561005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-25741055253563023352013-05-13T21:29:32.654-04:002013-05-13T21:29:32.654-04:00It is a great picture of you and the boys. I agre...It is a great picture of you and the boys. I agree about Mother's Day being a hard day for so many women but this year I heard many people being much more understanding of those who have a hard time on this day. <br />The sewing machine will pay for itself. I have had mine since I was a teenager. I can sew pretty well but it more than paid for itself on simple window coverings. And think of the resale shop finds that you will be able to adjust to fit just right. <br />Love <br />Grandma & GrumpyL's momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05926894595572254481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-4433053058980695192013-05-13T20:16:50.789-04:002013-05-13T20:16:50.789-04:00Mary, what a beautiful picture of you & the bo...Mary, what a beautiful picture of you & the boys! You were smart to ask for one - it's a shame that mothers often get left out of the photo because they're usually the ones taking it. <br />Precious poem by John Paul- priceless! A mother's heart melts.<br />It was so great to all be together for dinner last night - so much fun! I had a wonderful Mother's Day spending it with all my beautiful daughters! <br />Grandma Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414633548803740268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-91751843122869857312013-05-13T17:02:44.331-04:002013-05-13T17:02:44.331-04:00That's an awesome picture! I am so so so exci...That's an awesome picture! I am so so so excited to have another boy and looking at your boys and the overalls just makes me so darn giddy!!!Mary Wilkersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895931413075965922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640846201971673514.post-36352127915415362082013-05-13T16:33:08.092-04:002013-05-13T16:33:08.092-04:00I think you would look super cute with a bob!
Th...I think you would look super cute with a bob! <br /><br />That poem! Pure sweetness!<br /><br />And... Girl, do NOT return that sewing machine. Who cares about the cost- clearly your hubby thinks you are worth it. :) seriously. No returns. ;) <br /><br />(My, I'm getting bossy these days, yes?)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11471641245888346516noreply@blogger.com