She has been given a task by the group, to ask someone she trusts to write five positive things about her. She decided to ask me, so I want to publicise the things I have written. There's a reason for this; I know some of my relatives have read my blog in the past and I am hoping they will leave some comments on this blog to encourage her along. So, here are my comments:
- She has an excellent sense of fun, she's not afraid of being silly and enjoying life. I have a particular memory that sums this up nicely; when we were children, if my brother and sister and I were arguing, she would sing (loudly and deliberately off-key) a few lines of 'Home on the Range'. It always got our attention
- She is extremely creative. If I ever want to come up with ideas about something, whether it's a fancy dress costume or how to tile my bathroom, she's the one I go to for advice because I know she will come up with the perfect solution. Ask her grandkids, she's always making them outfits for school plays and concerts.
- She will help anyone in need. She hates to see someone who's lonely or emotional or just needs assistance with something. She will always offer to help, with no expectation of receiving anything in return.
- She is an incredibly loyal person, fiercely protective of her family and friends. Even if you do something to upset her (and, believe me, I have!), that sense of loyalty means she will always forgive you.
- She is not afraid to try new things. This is tough for a lot of people, since many of us don't like change, but she will give it a chance. For example, though she's now in her sixties, she has had no problem embracing technology; just the other day she was telling me how she'd found out how to use chat on Facebook, so she could connect with my brother. For her, it's a great way to keep in touch and, as I'm sure everyone who knows her will agree, she is very much a people person - friendly, open and warm-hearted.
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I have also been asked to complete the list, albeit via a different source. I hope she takes it to heart. I have just one complaint about this blog entry: I do not appreciate being reminded about "Home on the Range" !!!!
One of the other children
Completely agree with all the five points already made. I'd like to add from the perspective of a son-in-law that she is extremely warm and welcoming to all people, and I couldn't have wished for a nicer mother-in-law.
Cath,
I don't know your Mum very well, but she has always been very kind to me. I can certainly agree about the creativity - I'm sure you remember her first attempt at bridesmaid dresses too!
Reposted from Steve J on FB:
Hi Catherine,
As her nephew I have always found your Mum to be friendly, engaging and also some I could talk to as well.
Well what can I say!! I am deeply touched and it is probably the boost I need to keep me going.
Thanks also to the people that have taken the time to leave such lovely positive comments xx
As her brother and the one who always invites trouble (!) I can say that in any time on need (and I have had many!) it is my wonderful sister that I turn to for non judgmental chats, advice and pure love. I absolutely and totally agree with all of Catherine's comments especially the fierce loyalty she shows towards her family. As I have told my sister many times, during the very difficult path I chose ,eight years ago now, I needed the support of the three most important people in my life at that time, my Son, my Mother and Yvonne. She has always unwaveringly given that support and I thank her from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks to everybody for leaving these comments, this was brilliant!
Mam - I know you are sincerely grateful to see the comments posted. Hopefully, now you can see how well people think of you.
For SonofPearl - if only you could convince your bosses how effective these sort of collaboration tools can be!
Ok black sheep of the family adding my comments. I have also been asked to give 5 things and have failed to do so and as such my mother is very "angry" at me. Seen as I know that she is a facebook addict I thought I would add.
I agree with the 5 points in this blog and there isn't much I can add to them but I would like to add one more.
Mam is a great Nan who adores her grandchildren and I can see the impact that she has had on my children. She has the most important things to give them time and love and as a working mother the first is something I cant always give them In particular she has time to spend being with them and teaching them. For that I am eternally thankful even though at time I may seem ungrateful.
Thank You "Black Sheep" That means a lot to me!
Ps
However I challenge the word "angry" it was more like "hurt". and now you are forgiven
Well, who would have thought it? Reconciliation through the medium of internet! It just goes to show how much of a social role the keyboard has come to play.
Thank you sister for your moving words of kindness. And thank you Mam for your words of forgiveness.
Let's hope that this degree of kindness can be translated into real deeds.
Signed
The oldest (and wisest, of course) child
Oh, and before I forget...We've sold the house!!!!!!!!!!
Once again, thank you Catherine for this unique blog. It has opened up a whole load of nice things, not to mention the humour that has passed between us.I am very proud of all three of my children!!
Mam, you are very welcome. It's good to see that even though we sometimes have little annoyances with each other, we can still make it with a few kind words. I think that goes to show we all care.
Catherine
The youngest (and clearly most innovative) child
Innovative=internet geek!!!
Couldn't resist.....
As an Uncle of these creative and innovative children of my sister, I fully agree with all their wonderful comments except one. There can only be one Black Sheep in the family and that title is one I proudly hold !
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