tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post4202695041676515177..comments2024-03-27T22:57:59.870+00:00Comments on klahanie: Dear Mother.klahaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-35988866396436804152012-10-18T15:19:22.266+00:002012-10-18T15:19:22.266+00:00Hi Hilary,
Thank you so much for your kind words ...Hi Hilary,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your kind words and commenting on this archived posting. <br /><br />I do so hope that my son can meet up with his Grandmother, very soon. Also, you may note that your comment didn't show up and thus I copied and pasted your email.<br /><br />You are most kind, Hilary.<br /><br />Peaceful, reflective wishes, your way, Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-26322954288339046982012-10-18T15:15:30.250+00:002012-10-18T15:15:30.250+00:00Hi Gary .. I'm so sorry I didn't get to re...Hi Gary .. I'm so sorry I didn't get to read this earlier - and will to come back to read through your replies .. etc ..<br /><br />What a lovely tribute and birthday wish to your mother - may she have many more and may you and Tristan have a chance to get over to see her sometime soon ... definitely soon ... with thoughts - Hilary <br /><br />http://positiveletters.blogspot.co.uk/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-58886306267854746222012-09-08T23:26:24.179+00:002012-09-08T23:26:24.179+00:00Hi Kelly,
I feel blessed to have a mother who is t...Hi Kelly,<br />I feel blessed to have a mother who is there for me. It maybe at the other end of a telephone line, but she is a vital catalyst in my keeping it together. <br />We are very proud of each other. And the volunteer work with folks who genuinely care, has been most rewarding for the both of us. I shall indeed pass on your happy birthday wishes to my mother.<br />Thanks buddy.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-28700650329513272082012-09-08T22:41:36.506+00:002012-09-08T22:41:36.506+00:00You are twice fortunate, my friend. One, to still...You are twice fortunate, my friend. One, to still have a living mother. Two, one that your mother is a emphatic listener and that truly cares for people and you (you're people, too) :)... and shows it with actions (volunteer work) and words. That's great that, even though, you're miles away from each other- you still talk to her on the phone. <br /><br />I'm sure she is proud of your own volunteer work and what you've accomplished, too. Tell her Happy Birthday from me. Take care. Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605551857342134163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-49318652900269018942012-09-05T22:21:00.471+00:002012-09-05T22:21:00.471+00:00Hi Jai,
Your happy birthday wishes for my mother a...Hi Jai,<br />Your happy birthday wishes for my mother are greatly appreciated. Thank you. What you note is most flattering. I like to think that all that she did for me and all that she continues to do for others, has been profound inspiration in my life. I know she's very proud of how well I've done through the most challenging times in my life.<br />All the very best to you, dear lady.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-21667141700672807012012-09-05T05:48:39.992+00:002012-09-05T05:48:39.992+00:00Gary, happy belated birthday to your mother. She c...Gary, happy belated birthday to your mother. She clearly did a wonderful job with raising you because you're kind, creative, supportive, and a true friend. In fact, from what you just said about her volunteering and helping others, it seems to me that you're just like her. I bet she's proud of you.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-16122015977211625462012-09-03T23:21:19.736+00:002012-09-03T23:21:19.736+00:00Hi Justine,
Very kind of you to comment. I do try...Hi Justine,<br />Very kind of you to comment. I do try to interact and hopefully be there for others. And during these tough economical times that have impacted so many, I want you know that I'm wishing you all the best. I have commented on your blog before and we once communicated via email.<br />Hi again, my friend :)<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-23589145741105020922012-09-03T23:17:56.996+00:002012-09-03T23:17:56.996+00:00Hi Jaye,
Thank you very much. Oh yes, she had a l...Hi Jaye,<br />Thank you very much. Oh yes, she had a lovely day, complete with fish and chips :)<br />Take care,<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-49310550361563904762012-09-03T23:16:37.077+00:002012-09-03T23:16:37.077+00:00Hi G,
That's very kind of you. And I'm lu...Hi G,<br />That's very kind of you. And I'm lucky to have such a sweet mother.<br />All the best to you, my friend.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-33655036429638371092012-09-02T23:25:35.745+00:002012-09-02T23:25:35.745+00:00Such a sweet post...she's lucky to have such a...Such a sweet post...she's lucky to have such a sonGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10678343815209441212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-78668830074863814522012-09-02T20:50:26.199+00:002012-09-02T20:50:26.199+00:00A lovely tribute to your mum, I hope she had a lov...A lovely tribute to your mum, I hope she had a lovely day :)Jayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465914883794497173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-86575337217316625962012-09-02T18:12:18.023+00:002012-09-02T18:12:18.023+00:00Hi, I don't know you as such, but feel as thou...Hi, I don't know you as such, but feel as though I can relate to you in lots you have written in you blogg. I had to come a long way down the replies so it seems you must relate to others. Hi there by the way.Justinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00782979432216463384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-90939803522777251112012-09-02T17:15:10.479+00:002012-09-02T17:15:10.479+00:00Hi Julie,
Thank you for the happy birthday wishes ...Hi Julie,<br />Thank you for the happy birthday wishes for my mother :) She has had quite the influence on me. She is always putting others first. My tribute is to her and all the loving mothers who make such a positive impact on our lives.<br />I greatly appreciate your kind words.<br />With peaceful wishes, your way, Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-65780116738173841462012-09-02T17:12:21.340+00:002012-09-02T17:12:21.340+00:00Hi bazza,
Indeed, my friend, we both have quite th...Hi bazza,<br />Indeed, my friend, we both have quite the Vancouver connection. And those times we are there are quality moments, forever ingrained in our hearts.<br />Thanks for that and my mother inspires from afar. A source of great comfort through the toughest of times.<br />Enjoy your Sunday.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-26638422513752900742012-09-02T17:09:30.372+00:002012-09-02T17:09:30.372+00:00Hi Madison,
Thank you very much for those birthday...Hi Madison,<br />Thank you very much for those birthday wishes for my mother. You have experienced such trauma and the sensation of feeling helpless for your father must have been most daunting. <br />His depression and alcoholism echoes some of my painful past. Luckily, the last remnants of what I had been, reached out, got help and now I try to inspire. <br />Dear lady, through your own reflective and self-searching, you have seen the profound and loving importance on your beloved mother. I struggle to show my emotions due to a confused childhood and the devaluing of my humanity in my adult years, when I became ill and vulnerable. <br />With the power of your shared emotion, you continue to move onto a better reality. And so do I.<br />Warm wishes and understanding your way, Gary.klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-21200093150362824512012-09-02T10:26:43.760+00:002012-09-02T10:26:43.760+00:00Happy Belated Birthday to your mom! She sounds lik...Happy Belated Birthday to your mom! She sounds like such a wonderful person who goes out of her way to help others! Like mother, like son! You truly are lucky to have each other! JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-53521369215519162062012-09-02T10:14:55.698+00:002012-09-02T10:14:55.698+00:00Hi Gary. I have found that is possible to be very ...Hi Gary. I have found that is possible to be very close to someone who lives far away (Vancouver!), even though you can't see much of them.<br />It's great that your Mum can be such an inspiration from such a long distance! Congratulations to her.<br /><b><a href="http://todiscoverice.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Click here for Bazza’s Blog ‘To Discover Ice’</a></b>bazzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794010156639774028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-18235333742547901862012-09-02T00:16:58.975+00:002012-09-02T00:16:58.975+00:00Happy Birthday to your mom! This is a sweet post. ...Happy Birthday to your mom! This is a sweet post. It wasn't until recently that I realized how important my mother is in my life, alot of childhood memories kept me from acknowledging that. ( feeling emotional right now ) anyway, after losing my dad close to a year ago who like me suffered fron depression and alcholism but never got treatment, that's when through a lot of grieving and self searching did I realize how important my mom is in my life and how much I love her despite the pass. Thank you for sharing such a lovely post about your mother. :)Sassy https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473560581723247919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-71442255673092501772012-09-01T20:55:22.939+00:002012-09-01T20:55:22.939+00:00Hi Laura,
Very sweet of you to forward happy birth...Hi Laura,<br />Very sweet of you to forward happy birthday wishes to my dear mother. Thanking you.<br />Sure hope you have a very nice weekend.<br />Gary<br />xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-85515061840161454582012-09-01T20:53:57.966+00:002012-09-01T20:53:57.966+00:00Hi Caren,
Your birthday wishes for my special moth...Hi Caren,<br />Your birthday wishes for my special mother are truly cherished.<br />My mother is a gift and my gift to her was this loving blog. <br />You are most kind, Caren.<br />And yep, she is 80. If only her son could look that good! :)<br />Have a great weekend and say hi to Cody for me.<br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-54844821533668490852012-09-01T20:49:53.926+00:002012-09-01T20:49:53.926+00:00Hi Susan Flett Swiderski,
Thank you so much. I tr...Hi Susan Flett Swiderski,<br />Thank you so much. I try to be a good and loving son. And my mother has inspired me.<br />I wish for you and your loved ones to have a most peaceful weekend.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-73115767535019114002012-09-01T20:44:18.653+00:002012-09-01T20:44:18.653+00:00Hi Teresa,
Thanks and she had a very pleasant birt...Hi Teresa,<br />Thanks and she had a very pleasant birthday. And being English, off she went for some fish and chips! :) <br />Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.<br />Gary xklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-25327903327773406902012-09-01T20:42:08.486+00:002012-09-01T20:42:08.486+00:00Hi Suzanne,
Thank you and how lovely to see you. ...Hi Suzanne,<br />Thank you and how lovely to see you. Your happy birthday wishes for my lovely mother are warmly received. <br />I hope you have a most enjoyable weekend.<br />Gary<br />xxklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-18334235583280554272012-09-01T20:39:21.447+00:002012-09-01T20:39:21.447+00:00Hi River,
Very nice of you to say. Thank you for ...Hi River,<br />Very nice of you to say. Thank you for the happy wishes to my mother.<br />Volunteer work can be most rewarding. A great way to get off the couch :) And your desire to reciprocate in your own way, is truly thoughtful.<br />May your weekend be most special.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4219984917795758890.post-92014631651999207942012-09-01T20:36:34.470+00:002012-09-01T20:36:34.470+00:00Hi John,
Ah yes, very true. The miles and the tim...Hi John,<br />Ah yes, very true. The miles and the time zones do not impede the special bond I have with my beloved mother.<br />Keeping active, going to the gym and looking after "old folks", seems to have positive results for her.<br />All the best to you, my friend.<br />May your weekend be blessed with the wonders of the great outdoors.<br />Garyklahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.com