tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post8943146624501994766..comments2024-03-19T13:29:04.853-04:00Comments on David Alison's Blog: Things I learned from my momDavid Alisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-45873036383032669262013-08-04T18:42:55.507-04:002013-08-04T18:42:55.507-04:00My favorite post Dave. Well written.
Isaac :)My favorite post Dave. Well written.<br /><br />Isaac :)Isaac Levyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10214534177134862181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-14219645563576139572012-03-30T16:34:57.247-04:002012-03-30T16:34:57.247-04:00She sounds amazing!!!She sounds amazing!!!Mis Anthropyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00351457256292258703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-18481552547766437512011-10-21T21:23:12.052-04:002011-10-21T21:23:12.052-04:00A lovely eulogy, I hope you can celebrate her life...A lovely eulogy, I hope you can celebrate her life - you were blessed.<br /><br />I no longer have my parents and I am about to have my first child, I hope I can reflect on these 'lessons' and be as inspirational to my child.Jamienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-71339129995540172692011-09-13T19:27:22.415-04:002011-09-13T19:27:22.415-04:00What a wonderful Mom you had. When I read that las...What a wonderful Mom you had. When I read that last line about your Dad whispering "I love you" in her ear my heart skipped a beat...that is true love..."until death do we part". My condolences to you and your family.<br /><br />BillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-57098113721194169062011-08-18T07:28:29.594-04:002011-08-18T07:28:29.594-04:00What can I say, we are always too young to lose ou...What can I say, we are always too young to lose our parents<br /><br />All my bestFrednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-56412563849863010202011-08-18T01:46:51.295-04:002011-08-18T01:46:51.295-04:00David,
I spoke with Daryl tonight and he told me ...David,<br /><br />I spoke with Daryl tonight and he told me to read what you wrote on your blog. I had to read it twice, once because I cried throughout the beautiful words you wrote, and second so I could actually read and soak in the words which were written so gracefully. Your thoughts, feelings and truth are such a wonderful honor to your Mom. She was such a graceful, beautiful, selfless, caring woman who always had a smile on her face. I am so blessed to have been so close to your family and always will. Life is too short not to embrace and adhere to your comments, suggestions and advise. She was like a second mother to me and I feel a great loss, but I know she is in a much better place along with my mom and dad. Love to you and your beautiful family and will see you soon. God Bless always.<br />Joe MilasJoe Milasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-63787699570805785092011-08-16T12:01:56.010-04:002011-08-16T12:01:56.010-04:00My condolences and best to you and your family. Wh...My condolences and best to you and your family. What a great story. I enjoy reading your blog and this was the best post yet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-33057508724333091912011-08-15T21:02:34.831-04:002011-08-15T21:02:34.831-04:00Hey Dave, what a wonderful epitaph.
She sounds ...Hey Dave, what a wonderful epitaph. <br /><br />She sounds like a wonderful person and an amazing Mom. <br /><br />Sincere condolences for you and your family's loss. <br /><br />Congratulations for having been so lucky to have had her for 81 years!<br /><br />Take care man.<br /><br />---Jeff aka RASTERRASTERMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07767279726069488003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-39069581884830721802011-08-15T03:50:37.728-04:002011-08-15T03:50:37.728-04:00Wow, what a remarkable first date. If you can make...Wow, what a remarkable first date. If you can make it through that, you can make it through anything.<br /><br />Saddened to read of your mum's passing. <br /><br />I'm thousands of miles away, but am touched by your loss (and your tribute) all the same.<br /><br />Terrible to lose a loved one, but clearly your mum had a very positive impact on the people around her . . . a lesson there for all of us. I feel sad for you, but inside I'm applauding her. One of life's truly good people.<br /><br />With respect and admiration from this side of the herring pond<br /><br />JoshJoshnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-43325078299647551692011-08-14T23:06:52.917-04:002011-08-14T23:06:52.917-04:00David, one of the most beautiful things I have rea...David, one of the most beautiful things I have read in a long time.<br /><br />May she rest in peace and may you and your family rejoice in the love that is so apparent from your story.Matthewnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-22240783217733369582011-08-14T15:04:37.228-04:002011-08-14T15:04:37.228-04:00Sorry to hear of your loss Dave. This a great pos...Sorry to hear of your loss Dave. This a great post. You are a good writer. I'm sure you're mom was proud.Sleepydudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-26577044760332498722011-08-14T01:03:20.085-04:002011-08-14T01:03:20.085-04:00Dave, I was sorry to read about your Mom. What a ...Dave, I was sorry to read about your Mom. What a wonderful tribute you have written. You are also a living tribute to her as well by embracing and living the things she taught you. My thoughts are with you and your family. Peace.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13484273157643252474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-61018874179757305862011-08-13T19:44:27.416-04:002011-08-13T19:44:27.416-04:00What a wonderful read, Dave. Ever since I switche...What a wonderful read, Dave. Ever since I switched over to the light side (Mac) I try to check out your blog every now and again. Your mom was wonderful, and the lessons that you have learned from her are lessons for all of us. I'm sorry for your loss - I still have my mom, but I know the day will come, and I dread it.<br /><br />Blessings from Michigan.<br /><br />- CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-7270885467191459042011-08-13T13:07:32.594-04:002011-08-13T13:07:32.594-04:00What a wonderful lady, David. I found the link thr...What a wonderful lady, David. I found the link through Renee Gentry. It just is interesting that we all worked together long ago, but through technology there is still connection.<br /><br />Your story was amazing and your mother sounds divine. How blessed you are, but I guess you knew that. My best wishes to you and your family during your time of loss.Therese Padillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10796232070277420035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-5852049977507135392011-08-13T08:51:57.873-04:002011-08-13T08:51:57.873-04:00Italish - funny :-) But I guess it would be the sa...Italish - funny :-) But I guess it would be the same for me and my family getting to live in an english language only environment … englian ? :-)<br />Thanks once again for sharing. Keep up the good spirit David.<br />Cheersddregshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325964012889563563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-3911531480506805952011-08-13T08:46:17.532-04:002011-08-13T08:46:17.532-04:00@ddregs: Thanks for the kind words and the correct...@ddregs: Thanks for the kind words and the correction. I never saw my grandmother's name in writing and only heard my dad refer to her as "Rose".<br /><br />She was always Nana to us and we pronounced it "Nuh-nuh".<br /><br />My mom was actually raised speaking italian first and didn't learn to speak english until she started school. She always spoke italian to my aunts, uncles and grandmother. In the late 80s when my mom and her sister finally went to Italy for the first time they were shocked to find that nobody could really understand them. They had been speaking italian only to themselves for 60 years and they had introduced so many english words that it wasn't either italian or english. It was italish.David Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-66828844154638707922011-08-13T08:03:19.634-04:002011-08-13T08:03:19.634-04:00It was a great reading David. Thanks for sharing.
...It was a great reading David. Thanks for sharing.<br />She's up there protecting you and your family now.<br />Ps. It was great reading about your grandparents italian roots. I believe your grandma's name is Rosaria btw, because Rosario is a male first name over here ;-)ddregshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325964012889563563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-45307692082659002132011-08-12T21:41:11.819-04:002011-08-12T21:41:11.819-04:00Thanks for sharing Dave.. My condolences to you an...Thanks for sharing Dave.. My condolences to you and your family..romillshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398539749403733324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-377535251818881132011-08-12T16:54:28.668-04:002011-08-12T16:54:28.668-04:00Thank you for sharing these lessons, Dave
May you...Thank you for sharing these lessons, Dave<br /><br />May your mother rest in peace. Love to your familyJavier C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-51394849846764344772011-08-12T15:53:17.515-04:002011-08-12T15:53:17.515-04:00@All: Thanks so much for the kind words. I have be...@All: Thanks so much for the kind words. I have been inundated with messages and calls from friends and family. Though a simple "you're in my thoughts" and "my condolences" may sound cliche, it really does help. It makes me appreciate that there are people out there that care about my family, or in some cases about a complete stranger that just happens to write on his blog occasionally. <br /><br />You and my mom would have gotten along fabulously.David Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14134311846576585532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-80133905752354417642011-08-12T14:28:20.480-04:002011-08-12T14:28:20.480-04:00Your mother and your family are in my prayers thro...Your mother and your family are in my prayers through this difficult time. Congratulations on having a great example for these many years. May she rest in peace and all the lessons she ever gave, keep reaping benefits to those left behind.Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05038216402989661022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-43851692667440247792011-08-12T14:21:53.814-04:002011-08-12T14:21:53.814-04:00I think our mothers would have gotten along quite ...I think our mothers would have gotten along quite well. They both had the right attitude. Mom loved my wife so much that she'd call (MI to CA), talk to Brigitte for an hour and never even ask to talk to me. You were blessed and you return that blessing. Thanks.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07150241673395539066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-47541720457831078132011-08-12T14:08:59.660-04:002011-08-12T14:08:59.660-04:00My condolences, Dave. What a blessing to have a m...My condolences, Dave. What a blessing to have a mother you love and respect as much as you do.Andy Jarrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11976473697632393415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1261161155002888881.post-44581152578337119732011-08-12T13:49:51.323-04:002011-08-12T13:49:51.323-04:00Wow Dave. This was very inspirational and so sad ...Wow Dave. This was very inspirational and so sad to hear about the loss of a great lady. All my best to your family.Jeffrey P.noreply@blogger.com