tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post1933342309031541386..comments2023-09-29T16:12:28.005-04:00Comments on Well Aged with Some Marbling: the art of aging gracelessly: Good Gollymarciamayohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18185069576683872041noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-70260240014693462472010-05-02T14:00:35.036-04:002010-05-02T14:00:35.036-04:00I knew when I first met Molly that she was amazing...I knew when I first met Molly that she was amazing, and we were instant best friends. Through the years she has taught me so much,including how to handle my liquor, and how important school really is! I am still thankful for that "first love" of hers, because of him I met her! I know you're as proud of her as she is of you!Lensie Herringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-41229078375327946582010-05-02T08:18:31.759-04:002010-05-02T08:18:31.759-04:00I love my Molly! It's easy to see where my bea...I love my Molly! It's easy to see where my beautiful, warm-hearted friend gets both her talented mind and her loving heart! This is so beautiful! Thank you, Marcia, for giving us Molly. She has kept her promise and then some!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00767426704795367665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-73219564863396739672010-05-01T21:33:27.544-04:002010-05-01T21:33:27.544-04:00Wow. I mean, I know that Molly has grown up with ...Wow. I mean, I know that Molly has grown up with me being absent, but you have nailed the beautiful adult that she has become. She has grown up through some "less than ideal" times, and he has not only crushed what was in her way- she has come out even better and stronger on the other end.<br /><br />Thank you for reminding us how absolutely wonderful Molly is and what potential she has to make life a little bit more wonderful for some kids who would have less without her in their lives.Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-54456716224023425492010-05-01T21:07:44.893-04:002010-05-01T21:07:44.893-04:00I loved the Erma Bombeck column, "I loved you...I loved the Erma Bombeck column, "I loved you best" - you remind me of her - <br /><br />----------------------------------------<br />It is normal for children to want assurance that they are loved. I have always admired women who can reach out to pat their children and not have them flinch.<br /><br />Feeling more comfortable on paper, I wrote this for each of my children.<br /><br />To the first born......<br />I've always loved you best because you were our first miracle. You were the genesis of a marriage, the fulfillment of young love, the promise of our infinity.<br /><br />You sustained us through the hamburger years. The first apartment furnished in Early Poverty... our first mode of transportation (1955 feet)... the 7-inch TV set we paid on for 36 months.<br /><br />You wore new, had unused grandparents and more clothes than a Barbie doll. You were the "original model" for unsure parents trying to work the bugs out. You got the strained lamb, open pins and three-hour naps.<br /><br />You were the beginning.<br /><br />To the middle child...<br />I've always loved you the best because you drew the dumb spot in the family and it made you stronger for it.<br /><br />You cried less, had more patience, wore faded and never in your life did anything "first," but it only made you more special. You are the one we relaxed with and realized a dog could kiss you and you wouldn't get sick. You could cross the street by yourself long before you were old enough to get married, and the world wouldn't come to an end if you went to bed with dirty feet.<br /><br />You were the continuance.<br /><br />To the baby...<br />I've always loved you the best because endings generally are sad and you are such a joy. You readily accepted milk stained bibs. The lower bunk. The cracked baseball bat. The baby book, barren but for a recipe for graham pie crust that someone jammed between the pages.<br /><br />You are the one we held onto so tightly. For, you see, you are the link with the past that gives a reason to tommorow. You darken our hair, quicken our steps, square our shoulders, restore our vision, and give us humor that security and maturity can't give us.<br /><br />When your hairline takes on the shape of Lake Erie and your children tower over you, you will still be "the baby."<br /><br />You were the culmination.Cheryl Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130693870693703321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-61072445282266506232010-05-01T20:54:25.996-04:002010-05-01T20:54:25.996-04:00Marcia,
As you know this blog is truly close to ...Marcia, <br />As you know this blog is truly close to my heart. I cannot imagine my life without Molly in it. She was so special to me, Joe,Keith and Tambra. Iam so very proud of her and wish her the very best in her future.<br />Thank you for sharing her with us!Barbaranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-69315542600331653442010-05-01T17:48:17.009-04:002010-05-01T17:48:17.009-04:00Loved the comment - Well, your name could have bee...Loved the comment - Well, your name could have been "tutti frutti" Mary BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-81524638899047374802010-05-01T17:46:14.815-04:002010-05-01T17:46:14.815-04:00Marcia - You've done it again - caused tears a...Marcia - You've done it again - caused tears at the tenderness, understanding of self and daughter, truth about the road traveled, love and praise for a very special daughter. All done with beautiful language and expression. Wonderful story. Mary BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6860426776748592870.post-74104955014656907492010-05-01T15:34:14.203-04:002010-05-01T15:34:14.203-04:00Good Golly, Miss Marcia!
I don't even know yo...Good Golly, Miss Marcia! <br />I don't even know you, yet, beyond these posts I started reading about a month ago. And now I check every day to see if you've posted something new. <br />Your literary expression is a joy to read, and these posts to your children are wonderful in SO many, many ways. They honor them, reflect you, and model a kind of parenting that is rare. <br />What a gift you are. It sounds as if your children know it, too.<br />Smiles and Blessings on all of you.Katehttp://omnicrone1.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.com