tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post2914608496542200331..comments2024-03-12T18:52:31.920-04:00Comments on Write with Fey: Dear MomChrys Feyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-963441421943794412015-05-15T09:34:51.162-04:002015-05-15T09:34:51.162-04:00Thank you, Carrie-Anne! I agree. And sometimes, li...Thank you, Carrie-Anne! I agree. And sometimes, like for me, it's easier to write down the things we want to say than to say them face-to-face. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-50436495468910921002015-05-15T09:34:07.044-04:002015-05-15T09:34:07.044-04:00My family is far from touchy-feely. That would be ...My family is far from touchy-feely. That would be interesting...maybe. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-86411931932177208852015-05-15T09:33:14.422-04:002015-05-15T09:33:14.422-04:00I recommend all daughters to write their moms a le...I recommend all daughters to write their moms a letter for next years Mother's Day. It's a nice experience for both and something she can treasure. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-28840791172779564322015-05-14T21:14:56.276-04:002015-05-14T21:14:56.276-04:00Forget to say that's a really beautiful letter...Forget to say that's a really beautiful letter you wrote to your mother. It's so important to tell those we love, admire, etc., how we feel about them while they're still in this world. That feeling was what inspired George Harrison to make his song "Pure Smokey," expressing gratitude and thanks before it was too late.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72119655819963254552015-05-14T21:13:07.363-04:002015-05-14T21:13:07.363-04:00My comment didn't go through the first time.
...My comment didn't go through the first time.<br /><br />I don't come from a touchy-feely family, but as I've gotten older, I've come to see the importance of some things my mother always harped about, like cleaning regularly and keeping a budget. She really went the opposite way from her mother, and I have the same casual attitude towards organization and cleaning as my maternal grandma. The disorganized gene obviously skipped a generation. My mother went the opposite way from her mother in a lot of ways, particularly the organization and cleaning. Perhaps, if I ever have kids, I'll have the same experience.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-77608571812991107172015-05-14T20:11:29.115-04:002015-05-14T20:11:29.115-04:00That's an interesting idea. My daughter same o...That's an interesting idea. My daughter same over for Mother's Day. Mary Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04991095291522043588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-92077084023365606422015-05-14T17:05:48.693-04:002015-05-14T17:05:48.693-04:00I'm sorry you lost her so young. (Hugs!)I'm sorry you lost her so young. (Hugs!)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-56868167765621528772015-05-14T16:57:28.666-04:002015-05-14T16:57:28.666-04:00Thanks, hon. She passed away many, many years ago ...Thanks, hon. She passed away many, many years ago at a fairly young age.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-3185531189190416012015-05-14T16:04:32.788-04:002015-05-14T16:04:32.788-04:00I'm so sorry to hear your mother suffers from ...I'm so sorry to hear your mother suffers from a mental illness. That's hard. I bet you're a wonderful mom, Diedre. Your daughter is lucky. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-50326623608227326532015-05-14T16:03:15.522-04:002015-05-14T16:03:15.522-04:00Thanks, Sherry!Thanks, Sherry!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-6465004836023221812015-05-14T16:02:54.995-04:002015-05-14T16:02:54.995-04:00Thank you for your sweet comment, Liz. :)Thank you for your sweet comment, Liz. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-55709504854692295592015-05-14T15:47:57.700-04:002015-05-14T15:47:57.700-04:00What a touching tribute, Chrys! No wonder your Mom...What a touching tribute, Chrys! No wonder your Mom teared up. It took many years for me to understand why my mother could not be one, but mental illness is layered with so many murky dimensions there isn't always a definitive answer. I like to think she would have been the kind of mom you have :-) At any rate I've somehow managed to raise a loving daughter of my own who actually thinks I'm worth having and I wouldn't change it for the world! A wonderfully introspective post, thanks for sharing!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-52378155392895512782015-05-14T12:30:09.688-04:002015-05-14T12:30:09.688-04:00That's a lovely letter, and a beautiful pictur...That's a lovely letter, and a beautiful picture!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-72489823987188541942015-05-14T11:59:34.288-04:002015-05-14T11:59:34.288-04:00Your mother sounds truly amazing - what a strong, ...Your mother sounds truly amazing - what a strong, selfless, loving, courageous person. Your letter was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing it!Liz Blockerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160510626027597666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-81879683858414804422015-05-14T11:01:21.141-04:002015-05-14T11:01:21.141-04:00I don't think I'm a better daughter. I hav...I don't think I'm a better daughter. I have my moments like any daughter. I'm sure your mom knows how much you love and appreciate her. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-8479870652983646262015-05-14T11:00:29.691-04:002015-05-14T11:00:29.691-04:00Thank you, Hilary! I wasn't sure about sharing...Thank you, Hilary! I wasn't sure about sharing it at first...it was published a year ago, but something told me to do it this year. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-13394283522350593572015-05-14T10:59:27.205-04:002015-05-14T10:59:27.205-04:00I'm so sorry for your loss, Sandy! I'm gla...I'm so sorry for your loss, Sandy! I'm glad you could talk to your daughters on the phone, though.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-55130185034005582412015-05-14T10:58:44.335-04:002015-05-14T10:58:44.335-04:00Thanks, Patsy!Thanks, Patsy!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-29998664002575011672015-05-14T10:58:14.860-04:002015-05-14T10:58:14.860-04:00Quietly loving describes me just right because I a...Quietly loving describes me just right because I am quiet. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-79180033406802870842015-05-14T10:58:02.597-04:002015-05-14T10:58:02.597-04:00That was a great letter to your mom. You're a ...That was a great letter to your mom. You're a better daughter than I am. I keep thinking I should really call my mom more often. She's done much for me, teaching me to accept myself no matter my peculiarities, showing me how to be a strong woman despite life's setbacks, and supporting me in my many wild endeavors. <br /><br />Thank you to all moms!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-55265150744915796792015-05-14T10:57:21.979-04:002015-05-14T10:57:21.979-04:00Visiting in-laws. Ugh! Sorry you didn't get to...Visiting in-laws. Ugh! Sorry you didn't get to have a Mother's Day. Happy (belated) Mother's Day to you!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-63376308311856183792015-05-14T10:56:35.721-04:002015-05-14T10:56:35.721-04:00Ha! There were many times when I was typing your l...Ha! There were many times when I was typing your last name and added that extra "r." I always caught it though. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-16409812820371537762015-05-14T10:55:49.183-04:002015-05-14T10:55:49.183-04:00I'm sorry that you don't have a close rela...I'm sorry that you don't have a close relationship with your mom, Julie. But Happy (belated) Mother's Day to you!!!!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-60047192700178049292015-05-14T10:54:46.714-04:002015-05-14T10:54:46.714-04:00Thank you, S.L.! We can't say it enough. :)Thank you, S.L.! We can't say it enough. :)Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9133489888936435050.post-69782064032067742882015-05-14T10:54:19.206-04:002015-05-14T10:54:19.206-04:00Thanks, Liz. Thanks, Liz. Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.com