tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post4208110660590755404..comments2024-01-30T03:31:56.795-07:00Comments on White Readers Meet Black Authors: A Christmas memory from Cheri Paris EdwardsCarleen Bricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-70350115347683778272010-12-04T05:21:13.214-07:002010-12-04T05:21:13.214-07:00It is a difficult task to write about our mothers,...It is a difficult task to write about our mothers, because we have a hard time conveying, even accepting, the human frailty of motherhood in direct correlation with the nourishing characteristics. From what I have read so far, you have done an amazing job of it. I cannot wait to read the completion of the story.ETownshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06337611390091671496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-13632093623964977172010-11-30T08:40:49.300-07:002010-11-30T08:40:49.300-07:00I too had a conflicted relationship with my mother...I too had a conflicted relationship with my mother, but I'd give my right arm to have a minute with her again. Cheri, you are right. It gets easier with time, but you never, ever stop missing her. I think that's a good thing though. Imagine if you could just fill that hole in your heart with some other person. That doesn't seem right somehow.Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-400869696066511572010-11-29T19:59:24.361-07:002010-11-29T19:59:24.361-07:00Thank you Carleen. It's still very raw for eve...Thank you Carleen. It's still very raw for everyone. @atinad787 - you are very right. In my case my Mom was my only consistent parent, so though our relationship was conflicted it's the only one I had--it's a new reality without Mama. We will adjust but I know as Carleen attests she'll ALWAYS be missed.Cheri Paris Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745077028326230312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-7711885749488702232010-11-27T08:43:29.878-07:002010-11-27T08:43:29.878-07:00Although all relationships can be challenging (mot...Although all relationships can be challenging (mother/daugher can top the list -- I know both sides), I've grown to understand that we only miss the people who matter the most. It saddens us to mourn, but precious memories -- good and bad -- create a legacy for us to treasure and share.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01031677984217759500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-73854300532426779772010-11-27T08:17:27.231-07:002010-11-27T08:17:27.231-07:00Cheri, My mom died 18 years ago and I still rememb...Cheri, My mom died 18 years ago and I still remember how rough it was. Sending you lots of peace.Carleen Bricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433203126527081458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-17678549341400765232010-11-27T07:11:23.599-07:002010-11-27T07:11:23.599-07:00Cheri, I know you miss her. I still miss my mom. T...Cheri, I know you miss her. I still miss my mom. Take care.Teahttp://readwithtea.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-58125230006612023932010-11-27T07:03:56.331-07:002010-11-27T07:03:56.331-07:00Thank you. It's been two months and a few days...Thank you. It's been two months and a few days since she passed away and this time last year we were together for Thanksgiving. It's a new reality, but I'm thankful for the memories and I know she's with us still.Cheri Paris Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745077028326230312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-15275740921883220092010-11-27T01:38:58.184-07:002010-11-27T01:38:58.184-07:00Beautiful guest post. We should all appreciate ou...Beautiful guest post. We should all appreciate our family while they're here with us, because once they're gone...we're going to miss them bad. Thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />I read the excerpt of the book, also - I love how the book starts off. :)Mardelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00063358136590143066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-7739406852168680792010-11-26T09:25:19.780-07:002010-11-26T09:25:19.780-07:00The story makes me want to cry. Keep writing, Cher...The story makes me want to cry. Keep writing, Cheri. You've got a special gift.Teanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-32057222438448892872010-11-26T09:21:05.912-07:002010-11-26T09:21:05.912-07:00Your writing is so beautiful and touches on the re...Your writing is so beautiful and touches on the reality we know. Glad I stopped by.Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04246834295123351186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7908605519309482853.post-54607218768423545882010-11-26T09:14:53.318-07:002010-11-26T09:14:53.318-07:00Your mother would be proud, Cheri. Your mother IS ...Your mother would be proud, Cheri. Your mother IS proud.Wilhelminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06849178095683413414noreply@blogger.com