tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post1117102180298891217..comments2024-03-28T03:24:05.666-04:00Comments on 4 Broad Minds: Hold On, Hold OutChris Bradyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03400228290978730369noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post-85887227083236679772013-09-11T11:32:07.960-04:002013-09-11T11:32:07.960-04:00Mary, I was really touched by this post. I dreamed...Mary, I was really touched by this post. I dreamed of motherhood as a young woman, and it took many years before my child came to me. I remember the fear that it wouldn't happen, the mixed feelings as many of my friends and family became parents, and the joy of holding my son (what? I still find this phrase shocking) in my arms. Motherhood is one of the greatest gifts of my life, and I am truly grateful for it. <br /><br />I also know that children need many people to raise them. I have cherished relationships with aunts, older sister types, women mentors and role models, and I have much gratitude to all the women and men who parent Daniel. Years ago, a friend told me to "Raise children whereever you find them." I think that's a beautiful thought, and our world can really benefit from the love of nonparents for children.Julie Owsik Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11583691214627281052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post-54946988407038209282013-09-01T09:46:34.942-04:002013-09-01T09:46:34.942-04:00Well said, Mary! Like Julie V. said, you could wr...Well said, Mary! Like Julie V. said, you could write my biography. I don't know how well you know Julie, but you really COULD write mine. Another bit of relief for you - had you had Luke, Grace, David, and Claire, you'd have been out about a million bucks in the cost of raising them. ;-) I know the rewards would've been worth that and then some, but maybe that'll give you something else to be grateful for. <br /><br />That being said, I do believe that we are where we're meant to be. As much as I'd have loved to have (in my case) 5 kids, I'm happy with how my life has turned out, so far. And, it wouldn't have done so had I not had the life experiences I had.Kathnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post-11407906612993171212013-09-01T07:10:13.525-04:002013-09-01T07:10:13.525-04:00Mary, you could write my biography!
Julie V.Mary, you could write my biography!<br /><br />Julie V.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post-70888138470513439342013-08-31T08:26:32.809-04:002013-08-31T08:26:32.809-04:00This post struck such a chord with me. At 60, and ...This post struck such a chord with me. At 60, and after 2 childless marriages (children being my most cherished goal when I was 26)I have reached the same kind of peace, uneasy as it seems at random moments. Yet I find myself pressured by women of my generation who are frantically internet dating and wanting me to do the same, the goal is to find a partner to share the golden years. But I like my place in the world right now...and I hope they find resolve, too; with or without a partner. Marvelous post :)jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07319760774255347751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post-61568360496911802542013-08-31T07:18:17.498-04:002013-08-31T07:18:17.498-04:00Mary, so much in your post touched me, I'm not...Mary, so much in your post touched me, I'm not sure where to start. I remember being that 26 year old so full of dreams of love and family . . . and the fears I'd never have them. Everyday, I count loving and being married to Jim as my greatest gift in life. <br />Childless--well, maybe your post will give me the courage one day to write that post.<br />Like Chris, I love your resolve and acceptanceCarol Fragale Brillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02832865888789761328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post-47864766586620386312013-08-30T22:37:43.326-04:002013-08-30T22:37:43.326-04:00Well said, Mary. A beautiful post with a meaningfu...Well said, Mary. A beautiful post with a meaningful message. Many days I just sit and consider whether I am where I am supposed to be. Silly question, of course I am. Thanks!acsihallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13771924755798198191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1843414525694557803.post-33478164165574379742013-08-30T17:06:20.901-04:002013-08-30T17:06:20.901-04:00Mary,
Great post on love and being true to yours...Mary, <br /><br />Great post on love and being true to yourself. I don't know that I dreamed of being married and having kids as you did. I kind of fell into it at far too young an age and that didn't work out. Then I was a good example of the over 30 odds of not finding a mate until age 47 when I found love in an unconventional way. <br /><br />But I love your resolve in this post. I can hear Frank singing in the background, "I did it my way...."Chris Bradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03400228290978730369noreply@blogger.com