tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post4101065115582114049..comments2024-03-08T21:26:51.950+08:00Comments on A geriatric grandmother: TELLING IT ON TUESDAY (Part 25...the 1970s)Mimsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-61293226892058466112014-07-11T14:16:59.928+08:002014-07-11T14:16:59.928+08:00I truly wish I could be as positive as mum was. T...I truly wish I could be as positive as mum was. These days I am finding some negativity creeping in and I hate myself for it. I can't even get around as well as mum did with all her problems but perhaps don't make the effort she did. Food for thought there.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-45968872495093540422014-07-11T14:15:44.557+08:002014-07-11T14:15:44.557+08:00Mum never seemed to stop doing 'something'...Mum never seemed to stop doing 'something' during her long life right up until when she died in her late 80s.<br />I hope mum's garden may have inspired you and now you have more reason to be rid of those grasses. Good luck.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-19576634717447517362014-07-11T14:14:38.083+08:002014-07-11T14:14:38.083+08:00Yes Geo. you said it all in that statement. We we...Yes Geo. you said it all in that statement. We were so fortunate in our choice of mums weren't we?Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-78345918092606016792014-07-11T14:14:05.698+08:002014-07-11T14:14:05.698+08:00I often wonder if mothers of yore had more of what...I often wonder if mothers of yore had more of what it takes than more modern mums. I tried my best as a mum and think I did a good job but nothing as good as my mum did for me I am sure.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-25908918384023460202014-07-11T14:13:01.378+08:002014-07-11T14:13:01.378+08:00What a woman indeed! No going past that statement...What a woman indeed! No going past that statement. One often thinks that just a moment in time can make such a difference to one's life. If only......is the thought that always come to min.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-77854506304220160432014-07-11T14:12:02.137+08:002014-07-11T14:12:02.137+08:00I think she inspired many others but strangely eno...I think she inspired many others but strangely enough none of us (her family) have followed in her footsteps. Perhaps they broke the mould after she went.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-42785075807312188082014-07-11T14:11:03.643+08:002014-07-11T14:11:03.643+08:00She was indeed quite a woman and much loved by her...She was indeed quite a woman and much loved by her family and many others whom she helped over the years.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-33737078626695456412014-07-11T14:10:20.006+08:002014-07-11T14:10:20.006+08:00Hi Vickie and thanks for paying a visit. I hope y...Hi Vickie and thanks for paying a visit. I hope you will continue to do so and as soon as I can I am going to check your blog too.<br />I was truly amazed when EC chose my blog as it such a simple one compared with so many others but I have to accept that EC enjoys it and I hope others do as well.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-46599469423770411272014-07-11T14:09:04.389+08:002014-07-11T14:09:04.389+08:00Maybe that is an option Yam. She did so much I c...Maybe that is an option Yam. She did so much I couldn't tell it one post but perhaps a series. Food for much thought there. xxMimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-20188358168476379632014-07-11T14:08:30.109+08:002014-07-11T14:08:30.109+08:00Yes she was in more ways than one. A mother to be...Yes she was in more ways than one. A mother to be extremely proud of.Mimsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00249766510078357225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-65338384760333346222014-07-10T18:01:18.416+08:002014-07-10T18:01:18.416+08:00A very positive soul, just like you xxA very positive soul, just like you xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09757728297450699103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-50689050907634506592014-07-09T14:09:36.739+08:002014-07-09T14:09:36.739+08:00Your mum certainly was a "get up and go"...Your mum certainly was a "get up and go" type! A woman to be proud of, that's for sure.<br />I love the garden she made in that tiny plot by her retirement unit. <br />I'd like to do something similar down the side of mine where those big grasses are, but first the grasses have to go! Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-59470241587850519342014-07-09T09:29:31.402+08:002014-07-09T09:29:31.402+08:00I was beginning to believe mine was the only mothe...I was beginning to believe mine was the only mother constructed of warmly upholstered steel, but I see yours was too, leaving a legacy of strength, durability and love.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-25880846499941128212014-07-09T07:52:48.147+08:002014-07-09T07:52:48.147+08:00Your Mum is amazing and so strong she reminds me o...Your Mum is amazing and so strong she reminds me of my own Mom. We are so lucky to have mothers like that to raise us and make us see what tough was. Hug BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-52091276980770612232014-07-09T03:30:31.461+08:002014-07-09T03:30:31.461+08:00Oh Mimsie. What a woman. No wonder you are so pr...Oh Mimsie. What a woman. No wonder you are so proud of her. And how frightening that a moment's inattention by that driver caused so much damage.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-52465349791053212812014-07-09T00:10:50.460+08:002014-07-09T00:10:50.460+08:00What a remarkable woman! She is quite inspiration...What a remarkable woman! She is quite inspirational!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-58602146687908104932014-07-08T22:10:11.473+08:002014-07-08T22:10:11.473+08:00My goodness, Mimsie, your mum was quite a woman!! ...My goodness, Mimsie, your mum was quite a woman!! I'm very happy she recovered so well from the horrible accident, and went on to do amazing things! What a wonderful role model to us all.BECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15184458949017900541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-32008070377304075772014-07-08T20:43:56.166+08:002014-07-08T20:43:56.166+08:00Just hopped over from Elephant's Child's p...Just hopped over from Elephant's Child's post....so happy she featured you in her blog tour. I love this post and plan to catch up by reading the prequels. Lovely photos on your blog, too. Nice to meet you! VickieMusings, Tea, and Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029313321087277896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-25788952578371462962014-07-08T19:59:51.911+08:002014-07-08T19:59:51.911+08:00Hari Om
...one wonders if a full biography is not ...Hari Om<br />...one wonders if a full biography is not in order...? This is the stuff of legend. Why is it our mothers always seemed to be indestructible? YAM xxYamini MacLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18383916589808462620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2704657209559170713.post-10024773418676752632014-07-08T19:37:47.589+08:002014-07-08T19:37:47.589+08:00What an amazing woman.What an amazing woman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com