tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post8507177828323397669..comments2024-03-26T02:07:02.561-04:00Comments on Vijaya Bodach: Thanksgiving and BirthdaysVijayahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-2063769393715097632008-11-29T23:17:00.000-05:002008-11-29T23:17:00.000-05:00Oh, Stella, I'm sorry about your mom. It's still t...Oh, Stella, I'm sorry about your mom. It's still too soon for you not to miss her all the time. How wonderful that she got to see your boys. That's the part that hits me hard sometimes ... but I take comfort in knowing that she is our guardian angel, watching over us.<BR/>Hugs.Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-89520186817032308952008-11-29T17:31:00.000-05:002008-11-29T17:31:00.000-05:00What a lovely vignette of your mother. She looks s...What a lovely vignette of your mother. She looks so young! And you do closely resemble her. <BR/><BR/>I lost my Mum last year and I miss her terribly. But, I'm thankful she was around long enough to meet her grandsons.Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15321805301687762360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-73642657314704956232008-11-27T22:37:00.000-05:002008-11-27T22:37:00.000-05:00Oh, what a stunning photo. And what a lovely tribu...Oh, what a stunning photo. And what a lovely tribute, Vijaya. How wonderful that you have so many stories to tell your own kids. I wish I knew more about my own grandparents.laurasalashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13807781795919555208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-64563709551048001532008-11-25T13:42:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:42:00.000-05:00Yes, you do resemble your lovely mother very much!...Yes, you do resemble your lovely mother very much!<BR/>I love how you described her silvery bell laugh..so pretty!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-27411619120259697522008-11-25T13:32:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:32:00.000-05:00Oh. My. Goodness. Jen. You're right. My daughter h...Oh. My. Goodness. Jen. You're right. My daughter has my maternal grandmother's elbows ...Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-5262935229570309832008-11-25T13:16:00.001-05:002008-11-25T13:16:00.001-05:00Thank you. I didn't see the resemblance until I sa...Thank you. I didn't see the resemblance until I saw both pictures on the same screen.<BR/><BR/>Kevan and Molly, I hope to find a home for Driving Lessons by itself, but I also see it (revised) as a last chapter of a book of which I have several chapters written ... <BR/><BR/>Nandini, thank you for visiting. I will check out your family pictures as well ... Even though I miss my mom, my mother-in-law gives me some TLC when I need it. She's wonderful.<BR/><BR/>Fiona -- the writing plate is always overflowing ...Vijayahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876606729146077830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-53113707539398918492008-11-25T13:16:00.000-05:002008-11-25T13:16:00.000-05:00I'm sure your mother is very proud! The first thin...I'm sure your mother is very proud! The first thing that struck me is that I see your daughter in her... the mouth and the tilt of the head.Jen Hegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13136722205939439374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-38215963921121385882008-11-25T12:36:00.000-05:002008-11-25T12:36:00.000-05:00Oh my goodness, the resemblance is uncanny! That ...Oh my goodness, the resemblance is uncanny! That could have been you when you were 22. <BR/><BR/>Your children will be grateful for your stories when they are older. What a gift.<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving!Fiona Bayrockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583308023529661077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-41071510133061250222008-11-25T09:02:00.000-05:002008-11-25T09:02:00.000-05:00Vijaya,I love the picture of your mother; you look...Vijaya,<BR/>I love the picture of your mother; you look so much like her! I'm sorry you lost her so soon in life. My Mum married young too, and raised four girls and a boy with special needs, all while following my military Dad all over India. I lucky to still have her, even though she is halfway across the world. She has always supported my choices, and my writing. <BR/><BR/>A while ago I posted some old pictures of my Mum (and her pets) on my blog. Have a look<BR/><BR/>http://www.nandinibajpai.com/2008_07_01_archive.html<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving!<BR/>NandiniNandinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14288011387138842112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-17755090708188934832008-11-25T08:35:00.000-05:002008-11-25T08:35:00.000-05:00What a lovely picture, Vijaya! Your mother was be...What a lovely picture, Vijaya! Your mother was beautiful, and you do indeed look much like her. Thanks for sharing this special part of your life with us. I'm glad her birthday comes near Thanksgiving, so you have that extra joy of remembering her at this time of giving thanks.Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09458293325369594900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-17897929348760870542008-11-25T01:16:00.000-05:002008-11-25T01:16:00.000-05:00Yes, you are wholly your mother's daughter. That's...Yes, you are wholly your mother's daughter. That's just a beautiful picture, I think perhaps you might revisit Driving Lessons and see if you might find more there...just a thought.Molly/Cecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14754996366796005745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6221151616674180073.post-5911173576899520152008-11-24T23:48:00.000-05:002008-11-24T23:48:00.000-05:00Ahhh, you are definitely your mother's daughter, V...Ahhh, you are definitely your mother's daughter, Vijaya! And YES -you absolutely MUST find a place for Driving Lessons. That is such a moving piece.kevan atteberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07094963375603367060noreply@blogger.com