Promises Bequeathed
His Confessional Memoir26 total reviews
Comment from Richard Montfort Cary
John,
What an extraordinary Post from your ancient pen! So glad you found this missive tucked away for safe keeping.... Such a heartfelt poem:
"...I miss your warmth,
love Johnny...."
Thank you!
Richard
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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John,
What an extraordinary Post from your ancient pen! So glad you found this missive tucked away for safe keeping.... Such a heartfelt poem:
"...I miss your warmth,
love Johnny...."
Thank you!
Richard
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thanks so much for the great review and kind words, Richard. I appreciate the six stars, it means much. It's always nice to hear from you.
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John,
My pleasure!!!
Richard
Comment from susand3022
Hi Johnny,
This is such a lovely letter to your mom at such a hard time. I know that those times are hard, especially for parents. I had a difficult sister, and she chose to be that way with two of three of us. I think she tried the third, but she just didn't care to be bothered by the idiocy, whereas we let our buttons be pushed. I know it was hard on our mom especially, though we never really brought it home, pretended everything was fine in front of them during holiday dinners and such. Still, it was hard.
I'm glad that all was made right in the end for you all.
Susan :)
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Hi Johnny,
This is such a lovely letter to your mom at such a hard time. I know that those times are hard, especially for parents. I had a difficult sister, and she chose to be that way with two of three of us. I think she tried the third, but she just didn't care to be bothered by the idiocy, whereas we let our buttons be pushed. I know it was hard on our mom especially, though we never really brought it home, pretended everything was fine in front of them during holiday dinners and such. Still, it was hard.
I'm glad that all was made right in the end for you all.
Susan :)
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Susan, for the beautiful review filled with kind words and truths about your struggles with family. I still don't understand how immediate families remain estranged, but I do understand how things can escalate. I am so happy it ended well for me. Thank you again, Susan.
Comment from Pam Lonsdale
I love that passage written in your baby book - what wonderful words to guide you and live by!
"our world where morality fractures under the recurring weight of the misconstrued" - truer words were never spoken
That you keep repeating the word "Mom" throughout really drives home the point that you are trying to reach her. And it makes it even more personal.
You have shared a lot of yourself with us in your writings - I know it's hard to do it, for I've done some of that myself. I love that you show us your heart.
This is beautiful. I'm not sure - from the author's notes - if she kept the bandaid on or if there was forgiveness and healing in the end?
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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I love that passage written in your baby book - what wonderful words to guide you and live by!
"our world where morality fractures under the recurring weight of the misconstrued" - truer words were never spoken
That you keep repeating the word "Mom" throughout really drives home the point that you are trying to reach her. And it makes it even more personal.
You have shared a lot of yourself with us in your writings - I know it's hard to do it, for I've done some of that myself. I love that you show us your heart.
This is beautiful. I'm not sure - from the author's notes - if she kept the bandaid on or if there was forgiveness and healing in the end?
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Pam, thank you for this beautiful review and the six stars. My mom passed in 2018, but knowing that my sisters and I have reconciled. Thank you again, Pam.
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Did I not pick that up in your author's notes - that you had reconciled with your sisters? Maybe I just missed it somehow, but certainly the readers here will be glad to hear that.
Comment from Sally Law
How could I not reward a six for this? Crying buckets here! How sweet and tender this is.
I'm sorry for your separation from your mother. I am certain these poems melted her heart. As a mother and a grandmother I know how healing these words can be. Sending along my very best to you as always, and six stars to bless.
Sally :))
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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How could I not reward a six for this? Crying buckets here! How sweet and tender this is.
I'm sorry for your separation from your mother. I am certain these poems melted her heart. As a mother and a grandmother I know how healing these words can be. Sending along my very best to you as always, and six stars to bless.
Sally :))
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Sally, thank you for the six stars and the kind words. I know it meant something to her as she kept in all those years in her Bible.
Comment from Ric Myworld
All I can say is WOW! You have a special knack of finding my softest spots no matter how deep or hidden for protection. So, many bricks in a building, and elements to make a man. Thanks for sharing. A six if I ever saw one.
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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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All I can say is WOW! You have a special knack of finding my softest spots no matter how deep or hidden for protection. So, many bricks in a building, and elements to make a man. Thanks for sharing. A six if I ever saw one.
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Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you, Ric, for your words and sentiment. It means much that you read it and took a little away with you. I appreciate you, my friend.
Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)
Fractured families (which is what I think of when I look at your illustration) are disturbing and distressing. I think though as each of us copes differently, but as best we can, with the ned-of-life of our beloved elders, it s inevotable that tensions will run high. Soothing words and actions have to be searched for and encouraged. Kate xx
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reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Fractured families (which is what I think of when I look at your illustration) are disturbing and distressing. I think though as each of us copes differently, but as best we can, with the ned-of-life of our beloved elders, it s inevotable that tensions will run high. Soothing words and actions have to be searched for and encouraged. Kate xx
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Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 26-Oct-2022
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Thank you for the great review, Kate. It was a hard time, but we all made it through the turmoil.
