tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post6113513679743544826..comments2024-02-11T02:09:23.512-08:00Comments on An Inch of Gray: Listen to Your Mother and a Giveaway!Anna Whiston-Donaldsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14921348961654008115noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-77438793442332197532015-04-13T12:02:15.088-07:002015-04-13T12:02:15.088-07:00I ordered my own copy and cannot wait to hold it, ...I ordered my own copy and cannot wait to hold it, like the hearts of the 56 contributors right there in my hands.<br /><br />julie gardnerhttp://juliecgardner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-33833614283074223592015-04-10T16:29:00.132-07:002015-04-10T16:29:00.132-07:00My mother taught me that it's not just birth t...My mother taught me that it's not just birth that makes a mother. My dad married my preschool teacher and I thank God every day that I was blessed to be raised by a woman who proved that she wanted me every day.Ten Coffee Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827343045078444332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-89669831206226512062015-04-10T14:46:59.852-07:002015-04-10T14:46:59.852-07:00The power of community, is holding us up, in givin...The power of community, is holding us up, in giving us support and love. xoxoxo I'm so lucky to know you, friend.Alexandra Rosashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777115667216947996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-56644237868937683842015-04-10T11:38:25.661-07:002015-04-10T11:38:25.661-07:00I can't recall a specific saying or quote, but...I can't recall a specific saying or quote, but my mom always let me know she loves me. And I want to impart that on my kids - that I love them, just as they are, no matter what.Margienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43087338582605874702015-04-10T08:32:24.428-07:002015-04-10T08:32:24.428-07:00You are amazing in that video! I don't know h...You are amazing in that video! I don't know how you did it. <br /><br />XO! JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-37787326601653559552015-04-10T06:42:25.702-07:002015-04-10T06:42:25.702-07:00It is a great show- I saw it in NYC last year! You...It is a great show- I saw it in NYC last year! Your words are beautiful.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371857238516292659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-44788654842228869672015-04-10T00:31:17.515-07:002015-04-10T00:31:17.515-07:00I don't (but I do) know how you could show suc...I don't (but I do) know how you could show such strength in your speaking. I have such a hard saying out loud "my son is dead". Cherinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-43153384317122852112015-04-09T04:59:15.931-07:002015-04-09T04:59:15.931-07:00I just caught up on many of your posts. I've m...I just caught up on many of your posts. I've missed reading your words in the craziness of life. <br /><br />Love you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12586581766383380976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-88953719879265367662015-04-08T19:27:12.319-07:002015-04-08T19:27:12.319-07:00My mom said that we (my sisters and I) should alwa...My mom said that we (my sisters and I) should always be able to take care of ourselves. Chris Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-35995781314596587712015-04-08T16:11:57.149-07:002015-04-08T16:11:57.149-07:00My mom's favorite pieces of advice continue to...My mom's favorite pieces of advice continue to be "more money than brains" and "have them put it in writing"Ginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210228540495601184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-6162609475357132262015-04-08T12:07:57.605-07:002015-04-08T12:07:57.605-07:00My mom didn't give a lot advice (my dad was th...My mom didn't give a lot advice (my dad was the vocal one) but she always listened to me, supported me and told me how much i was loved. When she thinks I am getting weary she'll just say, "you're strong daughter" and her faith in me reminds me that I am.Dianne Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-57335302489214544802015-04-08T11:50:29.604-07:002015-04-08T11:50:29.604-07:00I just discovered your blog recently, and have not...I just discovered your blog recently, and have not yet commented. I find your writing so moving and beautiful and honest. I bookmarked your post on how to help a grieving family because you're absolutely right that we often don't know what to do or say and can take silence as an indication that our words or gestures are unwelcome. I've used some of your tips to guide me in supporting a friend with cancer, so thank you.<br /><br />I think the best piece of advice (life guidance) from my mother was "You make your own happiness." Don't depend on other people or external circumstances to make you happy. It's up to you (me) to be grateful and appreciative do the best with what we have. Not that she (or I) is a pollyanna by any stretch, but it has been good advice that has helped me remain optimistic and resilient, as modeled by my mom.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11409880189902727685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-17427016224434231062015-04-08T10:51:24.708-07:002015-04-08T10:51:24.708-07:00I have a great mom! She is also a pastor at our ch...I have a great mom! She is also a pastor at our church, so she rountinly gives me great advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-40302576933095632332015-04-08T10:41:04.378-07:002015-04-08T10:41:04.378-07:00My mother always told me that a woman can do anyth...My mother always told me that a woman can do anything she sets her mind to.Marshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-24650574890024646262015-04-08T10:26:09.432-07:002015-04-08T10:26:09.432-07:00My late Mother's words throughout my life are ...My late Mother's words throughout my life are always right there for me to reflect on. At one point in my life I was a single parent to 7 children and truthfully I was so young and scared, always stressing and one day she grabbed m by the shoulders and told me all I had to do was "get through today". Forget yesterday and don't worry about tomorrow, just get through today . To me it made all the difference.<br />Carol L<br />Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) comCarol L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05291123842810883524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-24112193934332290942015-04-08T07:48:30.203-07:002015-04-08T07:48:30.203-07:00I would love a copy of this book. My mom is my ro...I would love a copy of this book. My mom is my rock and I don't know what I would do without her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-4623667250468185392015-04-08T07:44:50.796-07:002015-04-08T07:44:50.796-07:00My mom always said, "Never complain, never ex...My mom always said, "Never complain, never explain." It cracked me up when I was younger, but just last week my best friend called and said, "You know how your mom always said that weird thing? I've been using it a lot lately!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-10521914087267134672015-04-08T07:10:13.149-07:002015-04-08T07:10:13.149-07:00My mom always encouraged us to be honest, for bett...My mom always encouraged us to be honest, for better or worse. This has been invaluable to me; once you're honest about the things that make you happy...life become so beautiful.Normahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992166262685381216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-78682074598280262812015-04-08T05:47:18.551-07:002015-04-08T05:47:18.551-07:00I don't remember any words of advice but I do ...I don't remember any words of advice but I do remember feeling loved and supported. Mom represented a safe place and I didn't ever want to do anything to hurt her. Feeling that way made me think twice before doing anything stupid!Earlybirdmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905834644900998505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-45025904726584994912015-04-07T18:44:01.284-07:002015-04-07T18:44:01.284-07:00My mom is one of the best listeners I've ever ...My mom is one of the best listeners I've ever met--she's helped me through countless 'crises' just by listening as I talked it out. My favorite advice from her..."it'll all work out in the end, just trust." <br />Thanks for the book recommendation! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-88718083364919812192015-04-07T18:10:10.737-07:002015-04-07T18:10:10.737-07:00My senior class trip was to Disney World, and we l...My senior class trip was to Disney World, and we lived in Southern PA, so it was quite the trip. I remember my mother telling me in regards to boys: "keep a quarter between your knees... And don't get drunk, because then the quarter will fall out."!! My mother was never one to really pussy foot around about such things, but for some reason she decided to use this funny piece of advice to get her point across! <br /><br />Something more profound that I learned growing up is that family is who you love. We had biological children, adopted children and foster children. My mother never differentiated, we were all brothers and sisters, all,her children. While we lived under the same roof, we were treated the same.katrynkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11627642784681329959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-79986685570870916152015-04-07T17:37:40.273-07:002015-04-07T17:37:40.273-07:00As a kid who was very anxious to get to the next b...As a kid who was very anxious to get to the next big thing, and was always saying "I can't wait for..." My mom would always tell me not to wish my life away. I do try to savor the present thanks to that advice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-82991835825850907812015-04-07T17:26:53.171-07:002015-04-07T17:26:53.171-07:00My dear Mom taught me that there is "3 sides ...My dear Mom taught me that there is "3 sides to every story. -- your side, my side & God's side. I have tried to follow this advice throughout my life & it has proven to be excellent advice. I miss you, Mom!IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-13565550682539510972015-04-07T16:13:28.424-07:002015-04-07T16:13:28.424-07:00My mom said, "do the best you can. if you try...My mom said, "do the best you can. if you try hard and treat people as you want to be treated, all will be well" <br />I miss her.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07060104462984070700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7334921515741798160.post-23332043393365986492015-04-07T15:18:20.093-07:002015-04-07T15:18:20.093-07:00Would love to win the book. My mother didn't ...Would love to win the book. My mother didn't impart much advice by words. She was an alcoholic while I was under her roof and it was quite a struggle for her but she finally got the help she needed through AA and God. When she passed, she'd been sober for 34 years. To persevere in the face of great struggle is her legacy to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com