Comments on Bless Our Hearts: Love's Light Reflected

This post is one of the many reasons why I love yo...

2009-12-30T14:11:55.517-05:00

This post is one of the many reasons why I love you. Beautiful and true. I did feel the love of the people that love and know me best. And I did try to keep the holiday demons away.

That your holiday demons were at bay is a great bl...

2009-12-28T12:39:40.841-05:00

That your holiday demons were at bay is a great blessing. That made my own Christmas merry and bright.

I love you SO DAMN MUCH.

SB

It's been a beautiful, mixed up, fucked up yea...

2009-12-26T21:48:32.180-05:00

It's been a beautiful, mixed up, fucked up year. They all fucking are, aren't they, Ms. Moon? Indeed. Indeed they are.

SJ- It has struck me as strange that that picture ...

2009-12-26T16:56:50.533-05:00

SJ- It has struck me as strange that that picture came into my hands yesterday. I haven't seen a new picture of him in decades.

Michelle- Don't you wish we could all be together, our shoes kicked off, feet up and drinks in our hands, discussing Christmas and cracking each other up and maybe making each other cry, too? That is how I see us all sometimes. But it would be so nice to really be together.

Elizabeth- I had an overflow of goodness this year. Easy to share.

Melissa- I think that's why you and Jessie gravitate to each other. You're both so profoundly talented and have such wonderful spirits. I love that picture with all my heart and I'm glad to hear that you were part of its making.

HoneyLuna- Girl. Never stop surprising me, okay? It WAS a great Christmas and I felt so good about letting things go and not being resentful but happy. I am finally learning. Maybe. Thanks for helping. In every way.
I love you...Mama

Deb- I am glad.

Daddy X- I agree on both points!
And can you believe that in oh, about five months Little Fitz will be as mature and photogenic as Owen is now? CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!!??

Nancy- Amen.

Ginger- Thank-you, sweetie.

Michele R- I keep looking at the picture and wondering, "How did she DO this?" and shaking my head.

It took me a minute to even read your blog post be...

2009-12-26T16:25:26.087-05:00

It took me a minute to even read your blog post because I couldn't stop looking at the drawing/painting of you and hoped you would indeed write about who made it. It is fantastic! And I love the way Jessie decorated the edge--with things that are "you" from your blog. What a beautiful day.

I'm so happy you enjoyed your day with the fam...

2009-12-26T16:03:58.907-05:00

I'm so happy you enjoyed your day with the family. That portrait is beautiful!

That dear, sweet baby. What a gift.

2009-12-26T14:14:58.182-05:00

That dear, sweet baby. What a gift.

Snazzy gift! Owen is getting seriously photogenic...

2009-12-26T12:55:41.401-05:00

Snazzy gift!

Owen is getting seriously photogenic.

This post is so full of beauty. Yours, your childr...

2009-12-26T08:17:15.328-05:00

This post is so full of beauty.
Yours, your children, your family, the picture, and the pictures.
It was a gift to us.
And to read that you enjoyed such to the core happy was over the top.
There was a lot of stuff here that resonates with me.

It truly was an amazing Christmas. I loved my pres...

2009-12-26T02:05:08.806-05:00

It truly was an amazing Christmas. I loved my presents and I loved, most importantly, how you asked us to make breakfast and how you allowed yourself to enjoy the day. That was just amazing!

I'm glad that you liked the picture so much. I really did have a good time making it- of course I think it's always therapeutic doing artwork. Plus, drawing you was almost like having you with me. It was great! And thanks to all the blogger support from the readers. (And isn't Melissa just so sweet? She really did say she just wanted to watch me. Although most of the time she was creating her own great portraits for three people, while I was working on just the one. Hah.

Love you, Ma!

That was an awesome blog post. I watched Jessie co...

2009-12-26T00:47:33.591-05:00

That was an awesome blog post. I watched Jessie color your face with beautiful water colors and outline the picture with pretty things. She asked me if I wanted to watch a show on the internet and I said no, that I wanted to watch her and her craft. She is so talented.

I'm glad your day was amazing. :)

I'm so glad for you. And thank you, for spread...

2009-12-25T23:33:56.226-05:00

I'm so glad for you. And thank you, for spreading the cheer.

Love you!

Elizabeth

Oh Ms. Moon, this is beautiful from beginning to e...

2009-12-25T23:07:31.271-05:00

Oh Ms. Moon, this is beautiful from beginning to end. I love Jessie's painting, and I love the look on your face with Owen asleep on your chest.

And I love your words. As always.

I'm so, so glad you had a good day. Glad the light eclipsed the dark. It was a good day here, as well.

Love,
michelle

Nice to think that your father paid you a "vi...

2009-12-25T21:11:55.921-05:00

Nice to think that your father paid you a "visit" for Christmas. This life is so funny sometimes. I had a pretty good day too, and sort of can't believe it's over already.

Jo- Underbefore works for me. Ms. Fleur- Really? ...

2009-12-25T21:10:12.456-05:00

Jo- Underbefore works for me.

Ms. Fleur- Really? A gift from Erin? I feel so lucky. Did Harley love Christmas? Talk to you tomorrow, honey.

Bethany- I am looking at you and showing you how beautiful you are.
Merry Christmas.
Love...Mary

Wow, Jessie IS TOO an artist! That's beautiful...

2009-12-25T20:05:28.750-05:00

Wow, Jessie IS TOO an artist! That's beautiful. What a gift. Yes, you're right, to be SEEN is so important and necessary. I love how you tied it all together, how it all flowed out in your words. Your Mom now, the photo, your dad come to you on Chritmas through that photos, Mr Moon (oh what a lovelt thing to say), Owen, Jessie's amazing gift, all your children. Wow.
Glad too the demons stayed away.
I think you've been working hard to help that happen.
I couldn't manage Christmas but I did do Christmas Eve. Got my crayons. Played with them a bit today. So that's okay.
Peace and joy to you.

PS Forgot to mention, LOVE the picture!!! I thoug...

2009-12-25T19:57:45.276-05:00

PS Forgot to mention, LOVE the picture!!! I thought it might have been May who made it. In any case it's marvelous.
xo

Wow!!!!!! Big stuff!!!! Unexpected stuff!!! Cool s...

2009-12-25T19:55:59.629-05:00

Wow!!!!!! Big stuff!!!! Unexpected stuff!!! Cool stuff!!!!! I am so happy for you. Sounds like a perfect Christmas to me.

I have another little gift that Owen will be sure to need soon. It is from Erin (Blogging for Dorks) I ordered a bunch of stuff from her and she asked me to give it to you for Owen,and I forgot! Anyway, I'll trot it over tomorrow.

Happy happy Christmas... and thanks again for lastnight. We had such a festive lovely time.
xo pf

In love and baby poo, Mary, Happy Christmas xx Wo...

2009-12-25T19:55:11.878-05:00

In love and baby poo, Mary, Happy Christmas xx

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