tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post715696264909658062..comments2024-03-15T15:41:21.785-05:00Comments on Midlife Roadtripper: Daughters? Who Needs Them?Midlife Roadtripperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06700277803842883251noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-14808716056263138702012-03-25T21:15:26.642-05:002012-03-25T21:15:26.642-05:00Not sure who's the most blessed here, you or C...Not sure who's the most blessed here, you or Chelsea. So glad you had this time with her.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-33522350215053270652012-03-20T01:33:57.766-05:002012-03-20T01:33:57.766-05:00It's a great moment when a daughter in law bec...It's a great moment when a daughter in law becomes a daughter. Chelsea did a great job with the tree! <br /><br />I had a little 3-footer on a side table this year. In January, I noticed that all the candy canes around the bottom had disappeared. My dog must know how much I loathe having to take down the tree, so she helped me!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01508114700180229059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-4634377002131472382012-03-19T17:06:33.016-05:002012-03-19T17:06:33.016-05:00Hey...just finished a book you might like...though...Hey...just finished a book you might like...thought about you and your writing....Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchettain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-31917122454230392792012-03-14T15:12:37.324-05:002012-03-14T15:12:37.324-05:00I cannot believe I overlooked this post somehow. ...I cannot believe I overlooked this post somehow. I LOVE IT! My daughter-in-law came to my rescue last week, in much the same way, so I know how you feel. Bless our daughters-in-law, for when our sons choose wisely, we gain daughters for sure.ethelmaepotter!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10626030604752269356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-8503845716382884602012-03-14T09:16:03.940-05:002012-03-14T09:16:03.940-05:00Julie! I'm here after a long, long time. So gl...Julie! I'm here after a long, long time. So glad I came. I LOVED this essay!Sujatha Bagalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02140274113596874518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-23673677493143851342012-03-13T23:49:29.373-05:002012-03-13T23:49:29.373-05:00Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. This got me. The relationship b...Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. This got me. The relationship between mother- and daughter-in-law can be so fraught (as can that between mother and daughter), but you've proven, with your ability to appreciate her willingness to pitch in and your willingness to cede control, that you're a good mother to a girl, no matter what form it takes.Jocelynhttp://omightycrisis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-59106008794636909402012-03-11T10:27:26.322-05:002012-03-11T10:27:26.322-05:00OMG, i am crying right now! How incredibly sweet! ...OMG, i am crying right now! How incredibly sweet! I will never forget that Christmas, and it will always be my favorite holiday, as we all get to spend so much time together, and create amazing memories. Coolest mother-in-law, right here! Love you so much!!Somewhere Between Rustic & Shabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117079816224524345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-30994308823263844662012-03-07T08:28:45.066-06:002012-03-07T08:28:45.066-06:00I am sure that your daughter in law is very lucky ...I am sure that your daughter in law is very lucky you have you as a mother in law.cheshire wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13944869219641386387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-63606155383737000612012-03-06T21:48:02.493-06:002012-03-06T21:48:02.493-06:00Ah. See? You have your daughter now--one of the he...Ah. See? You have your daughter now--one of the heart, if not the blood. Who knows? You may be blessed with two more. Meantime, you and Chelsea would seem to be starting the perfect mother/daughter-in-law relationship. A rare and wonderful occurrence. Wonderful!dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-70838051358713798502012-03-06T12:29:52.698-06:002012-03-06T12:29:52.698-06:00Ahhhhh, I love this. All teary. Chelsea is truly a...Ahhhhh, I love this. All teary. Chelsea is truly a lovely daughter (in-law) and you're blessed to have her. What a sweet tribute to her.Michelle Wells Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05578899755932198740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-34858815063499232872012-03-05T07:50:46.328-06:002012-03-05T07:50:46.328-06:00Aw, such a sweet post. And a sweet daughter-in-law...Aw, such a sweet post. And a sweet daughter-in-law. Daughters come in all forms. You waited a long time four yours, but it sure was worth it, now wasn't it? :)Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06694559900539722616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-79262807685379481982012-03-02T14:13:42.494-06:002012-03-02T14:13:42.494-06:00My Dad refused to refer to our wives as daughter-i...My Dad refused to refer to our wives as daughter-in-laws. I know see why. AnnMarie will be married to our eldest in October and she is a keeper. The tradition is being honored. Our second daughter, the first was godsend during her sophmore year in high school when she joined our CC team. She has the first spot in my heart for a daughter. Thank the Lord for the blessings of both.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-11023796006979402122012-03-02T10:32:36.331-06:002012-03-02T10:32:36.331-06:00And I have been thinking about you my friend...we ...And I have been thinking about you my friend...we are going to make it!..slowly but surely! Maybe we need a road trip???xoain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-49285785231423562512012-03-02T10:22:29.911-06:002012-03-02T10:22:29.911-06:00You have my dream! I'm praying to get my daug...You have my dream! I'm praying to get my daughter the same way--all grown up and wonderful like your DIL sounds!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-41420890562942228712012-03-01T21:33:51.056-06:002012-03-01T21:33:51.056-06:00Lovely post. I'm glad your son has provided y...Lovely post. I'm glad your son has provided you with a daughter. My mother grew up as the middle child between two brothers. She always wanted a sister, and so when her brothers married, she felt her wish had been answered. BUT: when her older brother proceeded to plow through four wives, Mom said, "I didn't want sisters that badly!"Katie Gateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01264642384901419402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-63831642886278765032012-03-01T17:13:28.008-06:002012-03-01T17:13:28.008-06:00What a lovely story...and yes, you have a daughter...What a lovely story...and yes, you have a daughter. She sounds like a great find.rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-11209963135939295072012-02-29T20:31:47.016-06:002012-02-29T20:31:47.016-06:00I like your stories. I can really feel what you...I like your stories. I can really feel what you're saying. I especially like this one. It's filled with love. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-20909787254357558692012-02-29T18:13:02.435-06:002012-02-29T18:13:02.435-06:00I have a half-written post somewhere about how I w...I have a half-written post somewhere about how I was afraid I would have a daughter and not be able to relate to her, having grown up with only brothers. <br />I am so pleased for you that your daughter-in-law is such a lovely person, and that she felt comfortable enough to take the initiative about Christmas decs. It's not every new DIL who would be able to step in like that. Sounds very much like you have a special one.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10892637441668897411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-54462997682568023212012-02-29T13:15:24.337-06:002012-02-29T13:15:24.337-06:00That's wonderful! I had a sister already, but ...That's wonderful! I had a sister already, but gained another two more through marriage and in many ways, they are like true sisters to me. I am glad you have this special relationship with your daughter-in-law.Sandra Rose Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560149963030956194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-40344136522890843912012-02-29T13:03:41.290-06:002012-02-29T13:03:41.290-06:00As a father with one daughter and one son, I can o...As a father with one daughter and one son, I can only say, congrats. on finally getting your daughter. They are wonderful, aren't they! Now, if only I could get a daughter-in-law.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-36608353642182185482012-02-28T23:51:37.737-06:002012-02-28T23:51:37.737-06:00What a beautiful story, Julie! I am so glad you fi...What a beautiful story, Julie! I am so glad you finally did get a daughter to love and cherish! Chelsea sounds perfect!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069419364783245762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-45469979658046273222012-02-28T22:26:35.221-06:002012-02-28T22:26:35.221-06:00Chelsea did a beautiful job on that tree and I'...Chelsea did a beautiful job on that tree and I'm so glad that you have a daughter now! And who knows, you may have others in the future if your other two sons marry! Cheers!Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15846051579802335412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-22200099931512965172012-02-28T21:06:38.464-06:002012-02-28T21:06:38.464-06:00It was inevitable you would get a daughter, and I ...It was inevitable you would get a daughter, and I for one am glad you did. Daughters, no matter how they come to you, are gifts from the universe. <br /><br />Plus, Chelsea is adorable.<br /><br />xoFragrant Liarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09452052210826471034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-81343134324910168812012-02-28T16:17:35.049-06:002012-02-28T16:17:35.049-06:00Cockles of heart duly warmed and small tear in eye...Cockles of heart duly warmed and small tear in eye. Nice!English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2463633428173967234.post-31960672557786343872012-02-28T16:16:38.474-06:002012-02-28T16:16:38.474-06:00Very lovely post. Gives me hope.Very lovely post. Gives me hope.Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00587436845268837986noreply@blogger.com