tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post6873852141349119129..comments2024-03-26T11:02:23.494-07:00Comments on Library Matters: Slice of Life: Saturday Morning #SOL16 Cheriee Weichelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-9789831320339393172016-04-19T17:30:39.747-07:002016-04-19T17:30:39.747-07:00Cheriee, every ounce of your pain and frustration ...Cheriee, every ounce of your pain and frustration and love and acceptance is felt by the reader of this piece. Watching and waiting is the hardest part of this entire life process. I once read something someone wrote about their mother with dementia. It brought me to my knees and I wept after reading the piece. One line in particular stood out for me, and all last year, as I witnessed my own loving mother's decline and her suffering, I recited this to myself over and over again: Love her for who she is today. Your mother's strong hold on your hand was proof that she knew who you were and that you have a powerful love for her. Keep that with you, and may you find some peace. MaribethBatcho.wordpress.com Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-17790395332323393152016-04-17T20:24:54.193-07:002016-04-17T20:24:54.193-07:00Aw shucks, thanks for encouraging me. Aw shucks, thanks for encouraging me. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-44172479590212477642016-04-16T20:56:16.091-07:002016-04-16T20:56:16.091-07:00Cheriee, so glad you are here with this writing co...Cheriee, so glad you are here with this writing community and bravely sharing. Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-80486305053918151412016-04-13T21:20:06.464-07:002016-04-13T21:20:06.464-07:00Thanks, I hope to continue. Thanks, I hope to continue. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-20826075301219539762016-04-13T08:05:44.765-07:002016-04-13T08:05:44.765-07:00Thanks Lisa, I hope to. Thanks Lisa, I hope to. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-59125800804511358772016-04-13T08:04:08.923-07:002016-04-13T08:04:08.923-07:00Yes indeed Carol - writing is what has gotten me t...Yes indeed Carol - writing is what has gotten me through it allCheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-6086572541309650002016-04-12T19:58:59.486-07:002016-04-12T19:58:59.486-07:00I'm so glad you decided to take the Slice of L...I'm so glad you decided to take the Slice of Life leap. And what a wonderful post to start with! This is so beautifully written with such vivid descriptions of your mother. Keep writing. It helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11282208532610013522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-83851355599936020802016-04-12T19:54:52.028-07:002016-04-12T19:54:52.028-07:00I'm so glad you shared this beautiful piece. I...I'm so glad you shared this beautiful piece. I'm so glad your mom has your hand to hold. I'm sorry for the rough days. I hope you keep writing. onathought.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17785387207484182433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-4554335472514337172016-04-12T18:52:41.324-07:002016-04-12T18:52:41.324-07:00Thank you for sharing. I feel by writing the memo...Thank you for sharing. I feel by writing the memories of the times with your mother, you clarify it and help to move it to somewhere it will always be remembered.Carol Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076604389700507056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-22550379129426343882016-04-12T18:08:22.921-07:002016-04-12T18:08:22.921-07:00Oh Sally, these are very kind words. I've disc...Oh Sally, these are very kind words. I've discovered that it is all about just keeping on taking the next step.Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-38503090437259180752016-04-12T18:07:01.344-07:002016-04-12T18:07:01.344-07:00Exactly - I have no regrets and consider a gift to...Exactly - I have no regrets and consider a gift to have been there for Mom. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-81932967002320578502016-04-12T18:06:24.730-07:002016-04-12T18:06:24.730-07:00it is amazing what triggers memories and opens up ...it is amazing what triggers memories and opens up old wounds!Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-83712555880567667442016-04-12T18:05:54.026-07:002016-04-12T18:05:54.026-07:00thank you Bernadette, so do I!
thank you Bernadette, so do I!<br />Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-84798314187306865462016-04-12T18:05:00.371-07:002016-04-12T18:05:00.371-07:00Thanks Aggie - I'm glad to be here.Thanks Aggie - I'm glad to be here. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-48909779695353025192016-04-12T18:04:39.176-07:002016-04-12T18:04:39.176-07:00Thanks Linda - I am lucky to have a fabulous group...Thanks Linda - I am lucky to have a fabulous group of siblings and extended family. Mom actually had almost everything taken care of before she died. (it still isn't easy to say the d word)Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-79594507662909438672016-04-12T18:03:23.434-07:002016-04-12T18:03:23.434-07:00Thanks Lisa - I guess I've joined for feedback...Thanks Lisa - I guess I've joined for feedback and hope to get better. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-27860464906334680202016-04-12T18:02:56.959-07:002016-04-12T18:02:56.959-07:00Thanks Jennifer. Writing does that and more. Thanks Jennifer. Writing does that and more. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-4164058461030401102016-04-12T18:02:53.871-07:002016-04-12T18:02:53.871-07:00Welcome! Your told your slice, bit by bit so clear...Welcome! Your told your slice, bit by bit so clearly. I felt those coffee cups as you juggled to open the door. And then I too felt your mother's hand in yours. Keep writing and posting. I think I can learn from you how to care when it feels overwhelming. Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01323825577167758104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-5005025117785696502016-04-12T17:03:13.567-07:002016-04-12T17:03:13.567-07:00I am also so very glad you are here. What a beauti...I am also so very glad you are here. What a beautiful piece, and painful at the same time. You won't regret a single moment of hand-holding. I've come to see helping a loved one in the end of their life as a special privilege and honor.... A way to repay all the kindness that's been shown. Kathleen Neagle Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00054303168520658605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-63469298981287470462016-04-12T16:40:54.419-07:002016-04-12T16:40:54.419-07:00So glad you have joined us! A beautifully written ...So glad you have joined us! A beautifully written piece. I was right there with you. I lost my mother three years ago and all of this still seems so familiar! Sending you care and good thoughts!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02344091186001092406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-1428346988508794372016-04-12T14:30:21.501-07:002016-04-12T14:30:21.501-07:00So very please that you joined our community and h...So very please that you joined our community and hope that your writing brings you strength and peace and maybe laughter and insight. I look forward to reading more.Bernadettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434499049673670812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-45846127988484547882016-04-12T12:38:02.899-07:002016-04-12T12:38:02.899-07:00Such a tender moment. I'm glad you were there ...Such a tender moment. I'm glad you were there for your mom. I'm sure that it can't be easy. I like how you shared your thoughts in the slice. Hope to see you slicing more on TWT!<br /><br />My blog site is aggiekesler.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-63603776442050502812016-04-12T12:20:02.753-07:002016-04-12T12:20:02.753-07:00I'm glad you have joined us, Cheriee, and reme...I'm glad you have joined us, Cheriee, and remember yesterday's post about your mom. This is beautifully written, a sweet piece honoring your mom where she is right now. I hope you have someone to help you make decisions needed. It's hard to try to do for a loved one and try to do the best thing. Hugs to you in these days.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-18117458582429199302016-04-12T10:35:45.832-07:002016-04-12T10:35:45.832-07:00What a wonderful tribute to your mom, Cheriee. I&#...What a wonderful tribute to your mom, Cheriee. I'm glad you've joined the SOL community and I hope writing about your experience with your mom will bring you comfort and confidence in your writing. This slice was very good. I felt the underlying emotions. :) Keep up the good work. Lisa Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362910320460079639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2599471237636371761.post-40492129818319391002016-04-12T09:35:54.259-07:002016-04-12T09:35:54.259-07:00What a beautiful slice, Cheriee. I'm so glad ...What a beautiful slice, Cheriee. I'm so glad you decided to join the SOL community. As you move forward with your mom, I hope that writing will bring you comfort and clarity. Hope to see you back next week!<br /><br />JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com