tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post5078661514657941248..comments2023-04-03T01:51:34.955-07:00Comments on Eating Life Raw.: Motherhood...Messy Miracles.Leah Griffithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-3161496774885889662013-05-12T11:18:54.798-07:002013-05-12T11:18:54.798-07:00So eloquently said Leah. And I love the line &quo...So eloquently said Leah. And I love the line "I cringed with embarrassment at her humanity as though I had walked in on God in his underwear." And you're right motherhood is damn messy!Marie Loerzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122641412197329551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-87756253042922976802013-05-12T08:11:43.622-07:002013-05-12T08:11:43.622-07:00Dear Leah,
This post packed an even bigger whollo...Dear Leah,<br /><br />This post packed an even bigger whollop than I expected -- I'm having trouble writing my response, something in my eye...<br /><br />I hope my kids think/feel something like this about me today. Such a lovely tribute!<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day, Dear! XOXOX<br /><br />PS I would like to share this at https://www.facebook.com/DangerousLindaDangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-63023033112733954412011-05-09T20:07:48.631-07:002011-05-09T20:07:48.631-07:00Hi Chris, It sounds as though you are working thin...Hi Chris, It sounds as though you are working things out with your mom. It's so strange how roles can change and now you're the one leading... I like that. It's not easy dumping some of the unhealthy thought patterns and behaviors that we inherit but awareness is the key to liberation. ¡Viva liberación! ;)Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-29893658448422713152011-05-09T19:40:27.507-07:002011-05-09T19:40:27.507-07:00You're a grandmother, too? Wow!
With my mom, ...You're a grandmother, too? Wow!<br /><br />With my mom, I am currently in the phase of walking in on God in his underpants. I am realizing how some of her best intentions have unwittingly hurt me or created unhealthy patterns of behavior. I am trying to find a new way of communicating with her which would allow me to follow my own path but without hurting her. At the same time, I have noticed that she is starting to come to me for advice more and more, and I think I like this new phase, because it allows me to be there for her as she has done for me for the past 31 years :)<br /><br />Happy (belated) Mothers' Day!Ms. Faustushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03191744120373670081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-66322052119869450672011-05-09T06:55:48.575-07:002011-05-09T06:55:48.575-07:00I know Jayne. Before I had kids it was easy to cri...I know Jayne. Before I had kids it was easy to criticize… But it did take years for me to sort things out. Today I can look back and see all those messy miracles and smile with gratitude. <br />Now that I’m a grandmother I can enjoy my granddaughter without worrying about screwing her up. This is the maternal equivalent of a touchdown!! LOL!!<br />I hope your Mother's Day was magical. ;)Leah Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424758000036417506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2626984735812620442.post-9779081421796423842011-05-08T20:13:17.392-07:002011-05-08T20:13:17.392-07:00Oh Leah- and who among us hasn't fumbled?! I r...Oh Leah- and who among us hasn't fumbled?! I remember, almost to the day, when I realized my parents didn't have all the answers. That I in fact, might have some answers they didn't. <br />I also remember being angry for a very long time. And then my parents proved the old adage (one they used frequently), "You'll understand someday, when you have your own children" when I did finally have two of my own children to raise.<br />This post reminds me of how important it is to be not only forgiving of others, but of ourselves, as well. No one does it perfectly. But we do our best.<br />Happy, Happy Mother's Day. :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.com