tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832939593215466611.post2477171001721387158..comments2023-08-22T09:12:50.590-07:00Comments on Italian Babushka: Why I blogSandihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12928778874657387483noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832939593215466611.post-9677705125117736862007-10-30T21:22:00.000-07:002007-10-30T21:22:00.000-07:00I am so glad you started blogging. Although I've k...I am so glad you started blogging. Although I've known Jenni for years, it's so nice to get to know her mom through your writing (and to hear hilarious childhood stories about Jenni). You're my favorite mom of a friend. That sounds lame, but it's true. :-)<BR/><BR/>I also feel like I know your dad more than just meeting him at Jenni's wedding. I hope you share more stories about him because you have a captive audience.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832939593215466611.post-32406662435885434332007-10-30T17:07:00.000-07:002007-10-30T17:07:00.000-07:00When my son was born, my parents gave me a book si...When my son was born, my parents gave me a book similar to the one you're talking about. It's the most cherished thing! Even though my son is fortunate enough to grow up with them in his life, having a written document will be so precious to him just as it will be to your sweet grandchildren!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10934361605188716826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832939593215466611.post-91931724343524671402007-10-30T17:04:00.000-07:002007-10-30T17:04:00.000-07:00Thinking of you in this difficult time, and hoping...Thinking of you in this difficult time, and hoping that you find comfort in the special relationship you had with your father...Desert Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484289454022517401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832939593215466611.post-23822879220296398432007-10-30T17:01:00.000-07:002007-10-30T17:01:00.000-07:00I think the greatest expression of love after you ...I think the greatest expression of love after you lose a parent is to honor their memory by sharing "stories." <BR/><BR/>Although I lost my father when I was very young, I did see my mother decline and eventually pass away. I know exactly what you mean by "becoming the parent." <BR/><BR/>I think "sharing stories" by blogging (or journaling) heightens our own awareness regarding loved ones and helps us to reflect on the importance of family.Desert Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484289454022517401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832939593215466611.post-52290490717292391982007-10-30T16:42:00.000-07:002007-10-30T16:42:00.000-07:00I love this post. I love that you're here and tell...I love this post. I love that you're here and telling your family's stories and keeping your father's memory alive. <BR/><BR/>(that Jenni sure is a great instigator and motivator)<BR/><BR/>I will always be a faithful reader.<BR/><BR/>Big hugs and kisses to you!<BR/><BR/>KathyScoobershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12635858972639654005noreply@blogger.com