tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post7827867343535570088..comments2023-09-12T10:44:43.115-04:00Comments on I am the working poor.: "Oh, that's all? I love you."I am the working poor.http://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-42547837114599847402011-10-28T03:22:24.276-04:002011-10-28T03:22:24.276-04:00Thank you so much for sharing this story. I'm ...Thank you so much for sharing this story. I'm glad you had such a loving brother that took care of you and left you with such nice memories, I love reading your blog, it is very inspiring. Thank you.Rosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13570452935981223853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-32083957145608332022011-04-17T02:05:43.999-04:002011-04-17T02:05:43.999-04:00It's amazing the impact that a legacy of love ...It's amazing the impact that a legacy of love can have on someone's life. I never understand people that choose to disown their children because of who they are. But then I am happy that there are people like you as well that decide that love is far, far better than hate.Sandy - yesiamcheaphttp://www.yesiamcheap.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-91742531429254803992011-04-11T13:45:33.477-04:002011-04-11T13:45:33.477-04:00I just wanted you to know that I loved this. Far ...I just wanted you to know that I loved this. Far too many people don't realize what is truly important. Your son--heck, you whole family--is lucky to have you.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11890268843343589071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-10934040140750860772011-04-03T15:18:58.769-04:002011-04-03T15:18:58.769-04:00When I first read this, I was so overwhelmed, I co...When I first read this, I was so overwhelmed, I coudn't comment. A wonderful tribute to a wonderful brother.Catseyenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-30285808868144712532011-04-02T15:20:50.035-04:002011-04-02T15:20:50.035-04:00This was a very touching post both about your brot...This was a very touching post both about your brother and the support you show your son. Thanks for sharing something so personal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-28735635431991561552011-04-02T00:36:57.633-04:002011-04-02T00:36:57.633-04:00Wow! Very moving post and a real tribute to your ...Wow! Very moving post and a real tribute to your wonderful brother. Thank you for sharing this.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17248734808433636827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-5371882741498732092011-03-31T23:31:22.471-04:002011-03-31T23:31:22.471-04:00Judy, thank you. Sounds like your friend was raise...Judy, thank you. Sounds like your friend was raised very well.I am the working poor.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-12667175001352225222011-03-31T23:28:38.007-04:002011-03-31T23:28:38.007-04:00Practical Parsimony, my friends husband was in a s...Practical Parsimony, my friends husband was in a similar situation and it has affected him for life. I'm so sorry about your brother. Please remember you were too young to help at the time and let the guilt go. Keep only the love.I am the working poor.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-54546343410594444392011-03-31T23:22:50.127-04:002011-03-31T23:22:50.127-04:00Jacq, Thank you so much! I'm glad you had a bi...Jacq, Thank you so much! I'm glad you had a big brother too!<br /><br />I thought the e-mail thing was working...it appears right under the comment box. Hmm, I do have some work lined up for this blog. I'll see if I can figure it out soon.I am the working poor.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-21683029615391494032011-03-31T23:19:26.957-04:002011-03-31T23:19:26.957-04:00Terri, although they were never able to meet in th...Terri, although they were never able to meet in this life I have shared the stories.I am the working poor.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-67968952646424271682011-03-31T23:18:18.702-04:002011-03-31T23:18:18.702-04:00Sharon, can you email my kids and tell them I'...Sharon, can you email my kids and tell them I'm an amazing mom? ;)I am the working poor.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-28811780447344533992011-03-31T23:17:08.561-04:002011-03-31T23:17:08.561-04:00Thank you to everyone for the lovely comments. I r...Thank you to everyone for the lovely comments. I really appreciate it.I am the working poor.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459981991615916464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-30258168858545277322011-03-31T11:28:11.849-04:002011-03-31T11:28:11.849-04:00Wonderful post!Wonderful post!Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07722817835256485575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-17734067260462878112011-03-30T22:22:28.759-04:002011-03-30T22:22:28.759-04:00What a wonderful post. My best friend in the worl...What a wonderful post. My best friend in the world is gay, growing up is was something we alwasy knew from the time he was little. His parents and family were caring and loving, and to his friends it didnt make a difference. I think that this made all the difference in his life.<br /><br />He has a wonderful husband, and two beautiful children and I am proud to call him my friend. And you are a wonderful parent...and your brother left you a warm and loving legacy.<br /><br />JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-45290019320573996872011-03-30T16:02:12.230-04:002011-03-30T16:02:12.230-04:00Thank you, thank you, thank you for that wonderful...Thank you, thank you, thank you for that wonderful post.Karen Datkohttp://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-84943723430749050522011-03-30T15:46:25.799-04:002011-03-30T15:46:25.799-04:00Okay, I had to clear away the tears before I could...Okay, I had to clear away the tears before I could type. My brother was molested, and my mother said he was lying because it was her favorite cousin and my brother wanted to hurt her. So, my brother thought he was gay but never pursued it. I explained that something was done to him and asked him if he preferred men. NO! He drank a 12-pack each day and smoked two packs of cigarettes. He died of a heart attack at 52. My parents did not know what to do with his information about the molestation.I was not old enough to help.Practical Parsimonyhttp://www.practical-parsimony.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-71901986577699930702011-03-30T09:33:53.751-04:002011-03-30T09:33:53.751-04:00PS - can you set your blog up to get posts by emai...PS - can you set your blog up to get posts by email? Please? I keep missing you because I don't use my reader very much.Jacqhttp://singlemomrichmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-12729403322936052412011-03-30T09:32:15.620-04:002011-03-30T09:32:15.620-04:00I love your stories WP - why you're not a best...I love your stories WP - why you're not a bestselling author, I don't know. Not many people can make me cry in under 2 minutes like you can.<br />I often think there's not much my kids could do that would make me that angry - unless it was hurting someone else. I would only wish for them not to be gay because it's a harder life and my mom-ness wants things to be easy for them.<br />I had an experience like yours on the bus - and my parents were head in the sand like yours too. I've never understood that kind of thinking. But I had a brother like yours too. Hooray for big brothers!Jacqhttp://singlemomrichmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-75135060451173210572011-03-30T02:00:46.017-04:002011-03-30T02:00:46.017-04:00Have you told your son about your brother? He lef...Have you told your son about your brother? He left you a lovely legacy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-86679145535728063672011-03-30T00:30:53.241-04:002011-03-30T00:30:53.241-04:00Oh this just makes my heart break. Not least becau...Oh this just makes my heart break. Not least because of the idea of an older sibling who was actually there for you. <br /><br />Thank goodness your kids reap the benefit of his love for you, and the lessons you took away from his experience, though he isn't around to give it.Revanchehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07293868300535734672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-72680192738583317462011-03-29T20:26:19.274-04:002011-03-29T20:26:19.274-04:00Thanks for sharing your great story. I got all mis...Thanks for sharing your great story. I got all misty-eyed.Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04863878416871859095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-71222211333688333352011-03-29T20:02:11.666-04:002011-03-29T20:02:11.666-04:00I've experienced my wake-up call earlier this ...I've experienced my wake-up call earlier this month. What you say is true. Thank you for sharing your story. You sound like an amazing Mom!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940623529019637336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-14919257873702640642011-03-29T19:34:22.558-04:002011-03-29T19:34:22.558-04:00Beautiful post!Beautiful post!Anissa.Lynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09711324051124196023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-33721093725112867852011-03-29T17:48:53.148-04:002011-03-29T17:48:53.148-04:00This post made me tear up. No joke.. it's beau...This post made me tear up. No joke.. it's beautiful.FB @ FabulouslyBroke.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966672580040786485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1111350698240105498.post-90330347716725040752011-03-29T16:19:26.003-04:002011-03-29T16:19:26.003-04:00Beautiful!Beautiful!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08767604828307174133noreply@blogger.com