tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post2057124847438761946..comments2024-03-28T20:08:46.563-04:00Comments on Bless Our Hearts: A Birthday Post Written With Full HeartMs. Moonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-34542012302285204442019-05-26T20:47:12.181-04:002019-05-26T20:47:12.181-04:00I am glad that woman told you how beautiful you ar...I am glad that woman told you how beautiful you are. Happy birthday to your darling girl May!37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-33037453355291549192019-05-26T12:11:35.474-04:002019-05-26T12:11:35.474-04:00You're right about Publix. I always feel as if...You're right about Publix. I always feel as if I'm interacting with a person and the difference between that and what passes for customer service in places like Walmart is simply immense. <br />Oh, Steve! I didn't mean that people who never had children can't really know what love is. That's just how it's happened for me. And there are so many different sorts of love, aren't there? <br />While I was watching the "Above Us Only Sky" movie I kept thinking how beautiful it was that Yoko had finally made John feel loved and I am sure that he was able to love her in a way that he'd never loved before. There is more than one way to experience love. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-40405400860653622652019-05-26T12:08:20.914-04:002019-05-26T12:08:20.914-04:00You are so right- the older we get, the more we fe...You are so right- the older we get, the more we feel. At last some of us. <br />If I ever make it up your way, I will definitely come see you, dear Linda Sue. Thank you. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-60094539752387196602019-05-26T12:07:15.073-04:002019-05-26T12:07:15.073-04:00"Ellen" was her midwife's name. And ..."Ellen" was her midwife's name. And after I'd named her, I discovered that on her father's side, she had a great-grandmother and a great-great-grandmother with the names May and Ellen. <br />So. Meant to be? Sweet coincidence at least. <br />I hope your zinnias thrive!Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-15235736933239487922019-05-26T12:05:59.864-04:002019-05-26T12:05:59.864-04:00Lily and I discussed just this thing the other day...Lily and I discussed just this thing the other day and I do absolutely think that's true. But Lily also pointed out that she is always desperate to give her children the very best birthdays and Christmases and she says that she never felt not-loved when she was young so...who knows?Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-91812121954496846692019-05-26T12:04:47.266-04:002019-05-26T12:04:47.266-04:00It's just plain old fucking hotter than hell, ...It's just plain old fucking hotter than hell, isn't it? Did you get your AC fixed? I sure hope so. <br />I think that I am the one who is so gifted by my family and my friends. And I want them to know how deeply grateful I am. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-56432515257954449752019-05-26T12:03:19.667-04:002019-05-26T12:03:19.667-04:00Thank you, Ms. messymimi!Thank you, Ms. messymimi!Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-79375070071525010212019-05-26T12:03:00.927-04:002019-05-26T12:03:00.927-04:00May and I did used to very much favor each other a...May and I did used to very much favor each other and then I got old. But...that's the way it goes, eh? <br />Sweltering is the exact word. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-50292517189648504732019-05-26T12:02:17.504-04:002019-05-26T12:02:17.504-04:00I'm sure it's normal to feel this way. It ...I'm sure it's normal to feel this way. It just gets overwhelming sometimes, these deep emotions. But that's how I'm wired. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-7904547653848888662019-05-26T12:01:29.641-04:002019-05-26T12:01:29.641-04:00Oh, Dianne! May you feel better soon. Sometimes al...Oh, Dianne! May you feel better soon. Sometimes all we can do is hang on and trust that the down time will end. I know. It's so hard. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-64028315411833142792019-05-26T12:00:32.627-04:002019-05-26T12:00:32.627-04:00I'm just so lucky all the way around. And I kn...I'm just so lucky all the way around. And I know it. <br />As to beautiful? Well, my earrings definitely were. And the words were so kind. Ms. Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09776404747858099919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-84842519743600463122019-05-26T10:32:47.478-04:002019-05-26T10:32:47.478-04:00See, that's why I love Publix. The service you...See, that's why I love Publix. The service you get there is exceptional -- you feel like you're interacting with a person, and they're interacting with you on a personal level. Whereas some other grocery stores they just throw your food in a bag and chew gum as they silently palm your money. You know?<br /><br />(And she was right -- you ARE beautiful!)<br /><br />Your comment about being a woman who "did not discover the true meaning of love until I had my children" gave me pause. I've never had a paternal instinct at all but when I hear things like that, I do sort of wonder what I've missed out on!<br />Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-16792260128010573742019-05-25T10:55:21.942-04:002019-05-25T10:55:21.942-04:00well, I think you are very smart for staying at ho...well, I think you are very smart for staying at home, Those two places are not a favorite of mine to be sure!<br />Now if Mr. Moon wanted to bring you along with him to a place north of Seattle , to stay in our downstairs, I would be all for it! <br />As for children and children of children- yes , the heart expands to a ridiculous all encompassing love and all of the feels! The older I get the more the heart explodes- probably not healthy especially considering the lack of future we are left with , having "humaned" the planet too much- "times they are a changin'." Linda Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070050388987072100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-91115666946502135702019-05-25T10:03:37.571-04:002019-05-25T10:03:37.571-04:00I did not know that May's middle name was the ...I did not know that May's middle name was the same as mine. My name and also my middle name. Hot here but not too intolerable as it will be deeper into summer. I have zinnia seedlings to get in the ground today, they are finally big enough.ellen abbotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535475792150335186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-56433398664136223142019-05-25T10:00:13.912-04:002019-05-25T10:00:13.912-04:00"And yet, I really do think that all four of ..."And yet, I really do think that all four of my babies know how I much I love them. I do. But somehow in my soul, I'm never satisfied that I've expressed how I truly feel. I can't ever stop showing them, telling them. There won't be enough time in my entire life to satisfy that need within me for them to absolutely know."<br /><br />I wonder if this has less to do with them and more to do with you and the lack of love you received from your own mama. They know you love them. You are not your mama. I imagine you would protect your children and your grandchildren with your life. You are a good woman Ms. Moon. A woman who loves deeply and long, despite your upbringing. Sending hugs and love. My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-34434672790908107672019-05-24T22:34:41.376-04:002019-05-24T22:34:41.376-04:00You are so right about the weather and the heat. O...You are so right about the weather and the heat. One could cook on the sidewalk! You amaze me with how well and how frequently you express love for your family and friends. I wish you truly knew what a gift that can be. Happy Birthday to your lovely May. You are both lucky to have each other.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376645220662546020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-60009830494279618362019-05-24T22:29:46.734-04:002019-05-24T22:29:46.734-04:00Wishing your precious daughter many happy returns ...Wishing your precious daughter many happy returns of the day!messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-65253201823867292532019-05-24T22:25:27.858-04:002019-05-24T22:25:27.858-04:00nothing unhealthy about the way you love your fami...nothing unhealthy about the way you love your family- nothing at all. How fortunate you all are. And a Happy Birthday wish for your dear May......she is so beautiful and I've always thought she looks SO much like you....it's uncanny.<br />I am sorry you are sweltering.....lordy, it's not fun<br />Susan MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-32039179631470003502019-05-24T22:12:27.845-04:002019-05-24T22:12:27.845-04:00I often simply cannot come up with what I want to ...I often simply cannot come up with what I want to say when I read one of your posts. I get dumbstruck for some reason :) so I will just say that I think you are as normal as can be to want your children and grands to know how much you love them, but to not feel like you can give it justice. You are normal. And I hope also that you feel the difference you make for them and even for us out here in internet world. Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671446238805535547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-5088890851027304892019-05-24T21:29:41.256-04:002019-05-24T21:29:41.256-04:00Right now, this is just the post i like to see. I ...Right now, this is just the post i like to see. I am so glad to see your happy post. The deepy-downs are hitting hard and the sadness is so deep and your happy post is helpful. You and I share those unexpected shitty down times and I am so so grateful to follow you through them, which always makes me feel hopeful and less helpless. Thank you Mary, and bless your heart.<br />Dianne Daineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168771841086139302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2086296370004835655.post-46220196877191071182019-05-24T21:26:33.612-04:002019-05-24T21:26:33.612-04:00Mary Moon, I am so happy Mr. Moon found you, and l...Mary Moon, I am so happy Mr. Moon found you, and loves you. And I don't know what else to say there, except what the clerk at Publix said. You're <br />"all of it" beautiful, too. <br />How sweet it is Miss Maggie of the golden curls has no need for a little "moment" with Aunt May, who may be the best aunt in the world. As good as any of mine.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.com