tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post2576968715105532203..comments2024-02-08T00:23:56.145-08:00Comments on Write Stuff: Stuart R. West Shares His Sary in the Real World Story!Meradeth Houstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-74823287322417370682013-12-02T06:18:22.993-08:002013-12-02T06:18:22.993-08:00Cece, one of these days you've got to share a ...Cece, one of these days you've got to share a story! :)Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-12969453784933065482013-12-02T04:30:56.412-08:002013-12-02T04:30:56.412-08:00Wow, your mother is amazing! She's the kind of...Wow, your mother is amazing! She's the kind of person who we/I strive to be. So strong, despite everything that's going on. After all that, she still smiles. A wonderful blessing :) Cecilia Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416564789369523352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-46372812668118550912013-11-30T20:50:00.320-08:002013-11-30T20:50:00.320-08:00Thank you, Leandra! My mom's the energizer bun...Thank you, Leandra! My mom's the energizer bunny. She keeps on ticking. And, yes, humor is the best way to go.Stuart R. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199079894134598567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-49153542494806400062013-11-30T17:18:07.017-08:002013-11-30T17:18:07.017-08:00Thanks for joining in, Leandra!Thanks for joining in, Leandra!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-43471050654772168462013-11-30T17:00:06.968-08:002013-11-30T17:00:06.968-08:00What a brave woman! It takes courage to be able to...What a brave woman! It takes courage to be able to stand up to sickness with humor. I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday season despite the diagnosis, Stuart. *hugs!*Leandra Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00381034024025750992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-57220254497827271572013-11-30T09:01:47.057-08:002013-11-30T09:01:47.057-08:00Good luck, Stuart! That's a serious fight.Good luck, Stuart! That's a serious fight.Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-74522778364744680062013-11-29T20:58:10.895-08:002013-11-29T20:58:10.895-08:00Thanks, Medeia. Just heard word she needs open-hea...Thanks, Medeia. Just heard word she needs open-heart surgery. She's thinking she'll do without and let "nature work its course." Sigh. Think I forgot to write how stubborn she is. But being 86 years old, she's still formidable. I have a fight on my hands.Stuart R. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199079894134598567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-79974576801510766652013-11-29T20:53:14.051-08:002013-11-29T20:53:14.051-08:00She sounds like a fighter and an amazing mother. I...She sounds like a fighter and an amazing mother. I hope your enjoy more precious moments with her. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-58300882206872742292013-11-29T16:50:52.786-08:002013-11-29T16:50:52.786-08:00William, it sounds like you've suffered a loss...William, it sounds like you've suffered a loss of your mother recently. My heart goes out to you, my friend. And thanks for your words of encouragement.Stuart R. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199079894134598567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-77273085282241999072013-11-29T16:49:44.131-08:002013-11-29T16:49:44.131-08:00Oh, TheArtOfPuro, I'd pass along your nice wor...Oh, TheArtOfPuro, I'd pass along your nice words but my mom would take them like she does everything...passively. But, thanks! You put a smile on this ol' codger's face.Stuart R. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199079894134598567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-49027665204484890102013-11-29T16:48:28.640-08:002013-11-29T16:48:28.640-08:00Thank you, Faith, for the kind words! My mom's...Thank you, Faith, for the kind words! My mom's a trooper. Hugs back atcha.Stuart R. Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12199079894134598567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-20893187965869960932013-11-29T16:25:53.774-08:002013-11-29T16:25:53.774-08:00Sending you good thoughts, William. I know this is...Sending you good thoughts, William. I know this is still very fresh for you.Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-83994909138964724012013-11-29T16:25:03.579-08:002013-11-29T16:25:03.579-08:00She sounds like a great woman, doesn't she?She sounds like a great woman, doesn't she?Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-79012266749391996612013-11-29T16:24:26.752-08:002013-11-29T16:24:26.752-08:00It is definitely a moving post, isn't it? Than...It is definitely a moving post, isn't it? Thanks for being awesome, Faith!Meradeth Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741790047121063893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-34778880554234258892013-11-29T13:32:10.122-08:002013-11-29T13:32:10.122-08:00It is such a difficult thing, seeing a mother taki...It is such a difficult thing, seeing a mother taking a decline in health. Treasure every second you have with her, because once she's gone, that void will be profound.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-8936437368332021302013-11-29T10:37:00.059-08:002013-11-29T10:37:00.059-08:00What a great post! Your mom is amazing:)What a great post! Your mom is amazing:)theartofpurohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12540540687204124967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273270228005303883.post-66574438799991259462013-11-29T09:29:18.817-08:002013-11-29T09:29:18.817-08:00Stuart, I love how you captured her indomitable sp...Stuart, I love how you captured her indomitable spirit so beautifully. What a moving post. You're very lucky to have a Sary for a mom. I wish the both of you nothing but the best. *HUGS*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com