tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post6708028299303414288..comments2024-02-23T09:18:07.082-08:00Comments on Melissa Ann Goodwin: My Mother's Tea CupsMelissa Ann Goodwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-43112523336793821072011-08-05T02:34:46.058-07:002011-08-05T02:34:46.058-07:00Melissa, this is such a lovely and heartfelt post....Melissa, this is such a lovely and heartfelt post. I could see you as that little girl way back when. Your mother sounds lovely and the teacup in the photo is just gorgeous! And usually I'm not into china. <br /><br />Thank you for your little "buck up" comment. I could feel the sincerity behind your words. I'm getting there. <br /><br />Cheers for that! Reese<br />p.s. I'm having a music giveaway. come by and see.shopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00620184723064903755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-62128615498841705302011-07-29T05:36:58.741-07:002011-07-29T05:36:58.741-07:00Oh Melissa, this brought tears to my eyes. I'm...Oh Melissa, this brought tears to my eyes. I'm sorry about the loss of your mom and to have gone through it twice is terrible.I have real tea cup envy right now, especially because I love afternoon tea so much.<br /><br />Thank you for coming by my blog the other day I'm a new follower.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02530886181437955643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-25349231488753256442011-07-26T12:29:34.200-07:002011-07-26T12:29:34.200-07:00Thanks Toyin, and thanks for stopping by.Thanks Toyin, and thanks for stopping by.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-43560488891697671722011-07-26T12:19:16.336-07:002011-07-26T12:19:16.336-07:00That is so touching, thanks for sharing.That is so touching, thanks for sharing.Toyin O.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08429675861306256504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-37162722939242906052011-07-25T10:05:15.425-07:002011-07-25T10:05:15.425-07:00Carol, it's lovely that this little post made ...Carol, it's lovely that this little post made us all think about how we treasure the moments created by such simple things - as my grandmother would have said, "a nice cup of tea," and we would joke, "is that a nice CUP? or nice TEA?" or both? Nothing like a cuppa tea in a lovely tea cup. You have all made me feel much better.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-69804811756002058432011-07-25T08:37:44.048-07:002011-07-25T08:37:44.048-07:00Thanks Julie, it's amazing how feelings are st...Thanks Julie, it's amazing how feelings are stirred just by touching these special things from our lives.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-10885478842804473632011-07-25T06:30:40.022-07:002011-07-25T06:30:40.022-07:00This is so touching, Melissa. I am fortunate enoug...This is so touching, Melissa. I am fortunate enough to still have my Mom, but I have been helping her clean out the house I grew up in lately, and going through so many of her old things has made me acutely aware of her mortality. Hugs to you as you grieve, and I'm very sorry for your loss.Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-57558671729169443232011-07-24T17:33:35.964-07:002011-07-24T17:33:35.964-07:00Joanne, thank you for the sweet words. One of the ...Joanne, thank you for the sweet words. One of the comforts is that we are all eventually bonded by this common experience. Hugs to us all :-)Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-24698407967522585802011-07-24T16:34:23.142-07:002011-07-24T16:34:23.142-07:00What a touching post. I know what it feels like to...What a touching post. I know what it feels like to lose a parent and It is such a deep hurt. And you're right about feeling like a child. I felt the same way.<br />Blessings, JoanneJoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701170619308062747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-8302199736591155152011-07-24T10:50:45.686-07:002011-07-24T10:50:45.686-07:00Oops...forgot to add the link.
http://contemplativ...Oops...forgot to add the link.<br />http://contemplativeed.blogspot.com/2011/07/tea-and-thee.htmlRev. Linda https://www.blogger.com/profile/11428066035248894507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-25798424817374918192011-07-24T10:50:03.449-07:002011-07-24T10:50:03.449-07:00Here's the link, Melissa! Just put it up. En...Here's the link, Melissa! Just put it up. Enjoy!<br /><br />LindaRev. Linda https://www.blogger.com/profile/11428066035248894507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-22543983609263603802011-07-24T09:52:58.456-07:002011-07-24T09:52:58.456-07:00Linda - stopping by! I grew up in Andover, Mass. s...Linda - stopping by! I grew up in Andover, Mass. so we were practically neighbors :-). Someday, I will display them ALL. Thanks for the hugs and sending some back.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-21140332573692597382011-07-24T09:49:36.376-07:002011-07-24T09:49:36.376-07:00Sending you big hugs, Melissa. My Mom died two ye...Sending you big hugs, Melissa. My Mom died two years ago. I still find myself wanting her. <br /><br />I, too, have tea cups. We lived in the projects of South Boston, but Momma had China tea cups and she used them. She used to tell me that they wouldn't do her any good once she was gone, so we might as well use them.<br /><br />My home is a tiny cape, but when we bought it, my beloved Roger created a space for my tea cups. For the first time in my life, I have them ALL on display. And, yes, I do use them from time to time.<br /><br />Come visit my blog later today, I will be posting pictures of my cups.<br /> <br />Hope your move goes smoothly.<br /><br /> Peace and Light! LindaRev. Linda https://www.blogger.com/profile/11428066035248894507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-67841915006369134962011-07-24T09:20:39.292-07:002011-07-24T09:20:39.292-07:00Yes, jabblog - funny how it's those little thi...Yes, jabblog - funny how it's those little things that jog us.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-35506214624160308642011-07-24T09:03:48.926-07:002011-07-24T09:03:48.926-07:00Handling the things our parents treasured is a bit...Handling the things our parents treasured is a bittersweet experience that never quite disappears, though the hard edges soften with time.jabbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12176958811589489979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-13324401534260364282011-07-24T08:19:22.805-07:002011-07-24T08:19:22.805-07:00Laura, thank you so much. I think that, with her p...Laura, thank you so much. I think that, with her passing, all of the long-ago times are re-visited. The happy times, fortunately, yet they make you sad, as you miss her all over again! Your words and your presence comfort me.Melissa Ann Goodwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13454907380469372468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1504985949691119699.post-68142767499533828712011-07-24T08:05:07.616-07:002011-07-24T08:05:07.616-07:00Hugs to you...
It will be a year ago on the 26th t...Hugs to you...<br />It will be a year ago on the 26th that my mom passed away. She was in poor health for the last several years and had Alzheimers (although not advanced). However, in the past few years her personality had changed. In the month before she died I remember telling someone that I had already mourned the mom that she used to be since she was so different. That couldn't have been further from the truth. So much of my life was wrapped up in her that the mourning was deep and painful. So, again, I send you hugs. I know how you feel...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14858720522828231380noreply@blogger.com