tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post5894747177127867705..comments2024-03-18T03:16:08.367-04:00Comments on So close, but...: Holding HandsElliot Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-82128316259995818242010-04-21T17:21:14.803-04:002010-04-21T17:21:14.803-04:00Love this -- It really sums up the ache in our hea...Love this -- It really sums up the ache in our hearts when our children do well.Cynthia Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128418037470085123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-38176853851829410132010-04-20T17:18:33.386-04:002010-04-20T17:18:33.386-04:00I love finding passages like this one. They make m...I love finding passages like this one. They make my reading and my writing better.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-62621545134478410542010-04-20T16:47:42.263-04:002010-04-20T16:47:42.263-04:00Oh Elliot, this was beautifully written. I hung o...Oh Elliot, this was beautifully written. I hung on your every word.<br /><br />Does anyone have a tissue?<br /><br />:) NicoleAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-52225565671108949992010-04-20T01:56:28.033-04:002010-04-20T01:56:28.033-04:00Some moments are golden. Treasure this one in the ...Some moments are golden. Treasure this one in the Fort Knox of your heart, Roland<br /><br />Take a look at my blog, WRITING IN THE CROSSHAIRS, if you're of a mind, thanks for letting me bask in the borrowed glow of a father's love and pride.Roland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-48353613294876134582010-04-19T21:59:43.651-04:002010-04-19T21:59:43.651-04:00What a beautiful event. I have 4 kids, including ...What a beautiful event. I have 4 kids, including 2 sons. They are sometimes, almost grown men in their observations. And yet, still very 2 and 6 (their real ages).*https://www.blogger.com/profile/06484208765656281917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-5288173852675087002010-04-19T12:15:30.681-04:002010-04-19T12:15:30.681-04:00Wiw. I got goose bumps reading this story. As a m...Wiw. I got goose bumps reading this story. As a mother and now a grandmother, I realize from your story how easy it is to take the various stages of our children's growth for granted. I can still hold my granddaughter's hand most of the time, but now she pulls away quicker, is easier distracted by bigger girl things. Sharing this story will help me treasure such simple gestures even more - and also anticipate and hope to appreciate the moments when the affection is returned. What great obersvations and so beautifully written.ggrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06794262315030983630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-2936570766520513282010-04-18T23:52:28.060-04:002010-04-18T23:52:28.060-04:00This really touched home for me. My three boys 11...This really touched home for me. My three boys 11, 9, and 6 are all at different stages now, but thankfully, none of them have moved into that anti-PDA stage, at least when it comes to family. In fact, one of my favorite things is when they randomly come up and give me a hug and say, "I love you Dad." That is one of the things I am most grateful for.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03209949145997932361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-37111406287784510732010-04-18T23:01:20.805-04:002010-04-18T23:01:20.805-04:00...thanks so much to all for visiting:) as writers......thanks so much to all for visiting:) as writers we're always scouring every crumb and fragment we stumble across in search of inspiration. An idea to build upon. Watching my son,(nicknamed Rocket,which is another story entirely,)perform with such confidence at his age...well,I didn't have to strain too hard for inspiration this weekend. Thanks again!Elliot Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06319271528871804399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-73161031290040612082010-04-18T12:23:08.994-04:002010-04-18T12:23:08.994-04:00Wow- great post. Thank you so much for sharing su...Wow- great post. Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful moment. Just... thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-54928884957011226782010-04-17T19:53:41.433-04:002010-04-17T19:53:41.433-04:00What a beautiful post. I'm teary-eyed. Thank...What a beautiful post. I'm teary-eyed. Thank for sharing Elliot.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-67447170271427693182010-04-17T12:46:49.915-04:002010-04-17T12:46:49.915-04:00This was lovely, so well constructed I felt as if ...This was lovely, so well constructed I felt as if I were there. Congrats on your son's first solo. What a beautiful memory!Portiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13435815819572442582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-39968375649156000262010-04-17T11:03:04.376-04:002010-04-17T11:03:04.376-04:00I love the tenderness you show here. Congrats to y...I love the tenderness you show here. Congrats to your son pulling off an awesome solo with such confidence!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Lola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-21067345743314008352010-04-17T09:43:50.400-04:002010-04-17T09:43:50.400-04:00Elliot, I loved this! I can totally picture your s...Elliot, I loved this! I can totally picture your son, his pride and his HAIR. And what a big deal. Thanks. Lovely.Tina Laurel Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04482757085942311091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8330050452367423981.post-33471719839652049582010-04-17T09:18:35.760-04:002010-04-17T09:18:35.760-04:00Wow this piece really would leave you thinking... ...Wow this piece really would leave you thinking... thank you so much for sharing! I saw your blog over at Sharp Pen/Dull Sword. Congratulations on your award!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.com