Comments on: It’s All About the Journey

By: amy

amy — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 20:20:20 +0000

I’m so sorry for your loss Ed. Your mom sounds like a pretty cool gal. I too am a side trip kinda person. My girls love it and can’t wait to see where we’re stopping next on our road trips. It makes those treks almost bearable. Of course I still can’t understand why Kathryn didn’t appreciate Graceland when she was two.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:45:16 +0000

I haven't been reading blogs much this week so I am just finding out about your mother. I'm so sorry for you and your family.

As I was reading the previous post I couldn't help but thing, as you described your mother, that she sounds a lot like you. This post just confirms that.

Sending warm thoughts your way.

By: Karen MEG

Karen MEG — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:41:36 +0000

Beautiful post, Ed. What a special lady.
You have learned a lot from your mother… and how lucky that your kids have you to share that legacy with them. Wonderful idea to go to dinoworld…

By: Nola

Nola — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 06:53:20 +0000

I am very sorry for your loss and have been thinking of you and your family. What a beautiful post. Love the Dinoworld side trip!

By: Gary

Gary — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:41:57 +0000

Your memories are for treasuring and sharing with your own kids, they’ll bring a lot of comfort so don’t be afraid to articulate them – its ten years this year since my father died but my brother and I speak of him nearly every day – and we laugh at the memories – thats important.

By: Whit

Whit — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 08:44:48 +0000

Sorry for your loss, Ed.

Kudos on the Dinosaur stop, my boys would love that.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 01:24:02 +0000

Ed, thanks for sharing such a heartfelt post. I’m sorry for your loss. My best thoughts are with you and your family.

By: MGM

MGM — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:40:52 +0000

Touching post. The side trip sounds like it was a therapeutic choice.

So sorry for the loss of your mother. The words sound cliche, but they are sincere.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:47:54 +0000

Very poignant post.

I’m a point A to point B person but wife is like your mom. I hope someday my children will have the same memories of their mothers as of yours.

By: Patti T

Patti T — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:08:48 +0000

I remember your Mom so well. A great tribute to her through your blog. Take care.

By: Vicki Frost

Vicki Frost — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:03:26 +0000

What a beautiful memory. Thank you for sharing.

By: Rattling the Kettle

Rattling the Kettle — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 20:49:26 +0000

That was a lovely post, Ed. I’ve very sorry for your loss.

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:17:25 +0000

Ed,
Happy to have you and the kids back safe and sound. My thoughts are with you in you sorrow. The blog brought a tear.
Blessings!

By: Xbox4NappyRash

Xbox4NappyRash — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:59:06 +0000

Ed, Sorry to hear about your loss. These memories stay with us forever, I'm coming up on 20 years since my mother passed, and as short a time as I had with her I'll take a few or her habits away with me.

Glad you can articulate it, and even more so that you can pass it onto a good time with your family.

All the best.

By: Molly

Molly — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 18:46:54 +0000

Good one Ed. I am definitely a point A to Point B person. I don’t even want to stop for a bathroom break – would rather hold it and be in misery than stop the car. Thinking of it as a journey is definitely the better method. Gotta try to remember that. Glad you guys made it back safely. I have been thinking about you all week.