My Hope
As my children get older10 total reviews
Comment from Rachelle Allen
I resent you calling my friend Gretchen's work sappy. I will not stand for you insulting her that way. Take it back at once!
Myself, I found this piece genuine, tender, honest, real and just right in every way. It left me with no doubt whatsoever that your children DO know what a good life they were given early on. Anyone with a brain knows it has absolutely positively NOTHING to do with material possessions. Beautiful piece of work.
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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I resent you calling my friend Gretchen's work sappy. I will not stand for you insulting her that way. Take it back at once!
Myself, I found this piece genuine, tender, honest, real and just right in every way. It left me with no doubt whatsoever that your children DO know what a good life they were given early on. Anyone with a brain knows it has absolutely positively NOTHING to do with material possessions. Beautiful piece of work.
Comment Written 23-Aug-2022
reply by the author on 23-Aug-2022
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We all get sappy every once in a while. Lol. Thank you for your wonderful review and enthusiasm
Gretchen
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You're welcome! Enthusiasm is my strong suit in this life!!
Comment from papa55mike
I love this little bit of sap. Life is what you make it, and if it's full of love, nothing else matters. Great job!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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I love this little bit of sap. Life is what you make it, and if it's full of love, nothing else matters. Great job!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike
Comment Written 18-Nov-2019
reply by the author on 18-Nov-2019
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Thank you so much for the kind review!
Comment from Zinnia48
Your courage and stamina are such an inspiration. I hope that your family is able to recognize the tremendous woman that you are. thank you for your story--and for your gift of story telling. Your narrative is always so clear and concise. Caroline
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Your courage and stamina are such an inspiration. I hope that your family is able to recognize the tremendous woman that you are. thank you for your story--and for your gift of story telling. Your narrative is always so clear and concise. Caroline
Comment Written 19-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for the kind words and review. Gretchen
Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin
Hi, Gretchen
= Such a lovely tribute to your family.
= I firmly believe the families who don't have everything they desire are happier by far.
= And those family who want for nothing, have no idea what working together and loving is all about.
= Good for you for having so much love.
Cheers (*<*)
Have a great day/evening!
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Hi, Gretchen
= Such a lovely tribute to your family.
= I firmly believe the families who don't have everything they desire are happier by far.
= And those family who want for nothing, have no idea what working together and loving is all about.
= Good for you for having so much love.
Cheers (*<*)
Have a great day/evening!
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Thank you, Jackie
Comment from nancy_e_davis
It sounds like you had a wonderful time raising your family.
I was wondering how you youngest is doing with his eating disorder. My son has one too. He has diabetes and he craves sweets all the time. He scares me with his eating habits. Great post Gretchen. Hugs. Nancy
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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It sounds like you had a wonderful time raising your family.
I was wondering how you youngest is doing with his eating disorder. My son has one too. He has diabetes and he craves sweets all the time. He scares me with his eating habits. Great post Gretchen. Hugs. Nancy
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Hope your son heeds your advice. They usually don't though. Lol. Thanks for the great review. Greychen
Comment from Joy Graham
I enjoyed meeting your kids through this story post :) It's marvelous when they are all so different. I have three kids and four grandkids. They are all very different too. They have blessed my life same as yours. Their teenage years were a challenge, but we got through it. Once the girls gave me grandkids, all the teenage stuff was forgiven lol! I must google Hirschsprung's disease. Never heard of it.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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I enjoyed meeting your kids through this story post :) It's marvelous when they are all so different. I have three kids and four grandkids. They are all very different too. They have blessed my life same as yours. Their teenage years were a challenge, but we got through it. Once the girls gave me grandkids, all the teenage stuff was forgiven lol! I must google Hirschsprung's disease. Never heard of it.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Hirschsprung's is a very rare disease and not much info out there on it. Thank you for your wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from royowen
I think you can be certain they will appreciate you Gretchen. Like you I have enjoyed my parental journey as a father. I adore my girls, who both married their one and only boyfriend. Now I'm enjoying my grandfather status, as I'm sure you are. Beautifully written, thank you for sharing your joy with us my friend, I've enjoyed reading Your article. Very much. Well dine, blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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I think you can be certain they will appreciate you Gretchen. Like you I have enjoyed my parental journey as a father. I adore my girls, who both married their one and only boyfriend. Now I'm enjoying my grandfather status, as I'm sure you are. Beautifully written, thank you for sharing your joy with us my friend, I've enjoyed reading Your article. Very much. Well dine, blessings, Roy
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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I know you are crazy about your girls and their families. It is evident in all you write about them. Thank you for your wonderful review. Gretchen
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Well done Gretchen,
Comment from Teri7
This is a very well written post about your family growing up. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery with your words. I enjoyed reading all about each child. This made me think of when I was growing up and how we didn't have a lot of material things but we sure had the love of God and family. I enjoyed reading this very much! Blessings, Teri
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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This is a very well written post about your family growing up. You used very good descriptive wording and very good imagery with your words. I enjoyed reading all about each child. This made me think of when I was growing up and how we didn't have a lot of material things but we sure had the love of God and family. I enjoyed reading this very much! Blessings, Teri
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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I grew up comfortable but certainly didn't get everything I wanted. Lol. But I had what I needed. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Gretchen
Comment from pbomar1115
You might call it sappy for wearing your heart of your sleeves when writing about your children, but I don't. I'm not sure I hear this manner of reflection from the mothers in my experience. I surmise that they look for financial or other tangible rewards from their children when they become old enough to make a dollar. You did a good job and I think your children will realize it if they don't already.
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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You might call it sappy for wearing your heart of your sleeves when writing about your children, but I don't. I'm not sure I hear this manner of reflection from the mothers in my experience. I surmise that they look for financial or other tangible rewards from their children when they become old enough to make a dollar. You did a good job and I think your children will realize it if they don't already.
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Gretchen
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You're welcome.
Phillip
Comment from Mustang Patty
Hi there;
Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your family life - past and present. It is always a bittersweet feeling when the children leave for their own lives. I've been an empty nester for the past twelve years, and I miss being a full-time Mom.
Good job,
~patty~
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Hi there;
Thank you for sharing a glimpse into your family life - past and present. It is always a bittersweet feeling when the children leave for their own lives. I've been an empty nester for the past twelve years, and I miss being a full-time Mom.
Good job,
~patty~
Comment Written 17-Oct-2017
reply by the author on 30-Oct-2017
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Dreading the day when they all leave home. My life will definitely change. Thank you so much for your wonderful review. Gretchen
