tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post4344125918685658514..comments2024-02-16T17:46:55.369-08:00Comments on Power of a Family: The Best Way to ENJOY Your MomApril Perryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-33511999063595788582013-07-02T22:17:04.936-07:002013-07-02T22:17:04.936-07:00Trish, I've been thinking about you for weeks ...Trish, I've been thinking about you for weeks now. I hope you've been able to talk with your mom on the phone and at least enjoy the sound of her voice--even if she isn't sure what she's talking about. I know it's hard--every single day. I just feel grateful to know others understand what it's like to go through this. Wishing you all the best! Love, AprilApril Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-75853332106801965582013-06-16T15:22:46.180-07:002013-06-16T15:22:46.180-07:00Tears flow as I read this....I'm new to your b...Tears flow as I read this....I'm new to your blog and I'm falling in love with it. My mom lives on the other side of the world with my sister - she has Alzheimer’s. When I moved (to Korea) a year ago I said good-bye to her and I knew it was good-bye in one way or another. I know when I get back to the states in 2014 she won't remember me or she will no longer be with us. I don't call her as often anymore because it is too painful for me. I'm calling her as soon as I read your post "The best way to lose a mom". Thank you for sharing.Trishhttp://www.sixinseoul.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-36776110987790371692013-05-29T13:48:46.840-07:002013-05-29T13:48:46.840-07:00Thanks so much Candace. I appreciate your kind wo...Thanks so much Candace. I appreciate your kind words. And I read through your eBook today! You're doing great work. I'm excited to learn more!April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-71476255675866382512013-05-29T13:48:16.602-07:002013-05-29T13:48:16.602-07:00Thanks so much, JaNae. It IS a full circle, and e...Thanks so much, JaNae. It IS a full circle, and each day I am learning to treasure the "mundane" even more. My husband was singing a song today (something like, "Soon you'll go." I think it was by Howard Jones). The songs are about how our children are going to grow up and leave, but he's also singing it because he doesn't know how long he'll have ME. Just hoping I can hang on to my memory for my whole life. Hope your day is great!April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-77330204625124696372013-05-29T13:46:04.877-07:002013-05-29T13:46:04.877-07:00Thank you, Kalani. I so appreciate your support.Thank you, Kalani. I so appreciate your support.April Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798231506799751891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-64645609806278796902013-05-27T10:27:58.765-07:002013-05-27T10:27:58.765-07:00sorry... My name is Janie Smith and my email is pr...sorry... My name is Janie Smith and my email is preferpiano@yahoo.com. I don't know how to publish a comment other than under anonymous! I'm a little technically challenged! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-20099998485725882102013-05-27T10:26:09.150-07:002013-05-27T10:26:09.150-07:00Hi April,
I could not find an email for you so I ...Hi April, <br />I could not find an email for you so I decided the best way would be to leave a comment on your blog. Several weeks ago I read one of your blog posts from a few years back (i think) about studying the scriptures for an hour a day while taking care of young children. At the end of the post you offered to anyone who was interested more suggestions that you could email to them. I am hoping you can send me those suggestions if its not too much trouble! I don't have babies and preschoolers anymore, but with the arrival of summer I do not want my scripture habit to lapse like it usually does and I am thinking I can modify some of your suggestions to help me. I am up late with teenagers, up early with younger elementary age kids and now with the arrival of summer there is no alone time in the middle of the day! I am feeling a lot like those early motherhood days when I there is very little time alone. :) <br />I also wanted to thank you so much for all the work that you do. I have been using M.O.M for about a year now and it has literally changed my life. I know that probably sounds dramatic but its true! I attended the Power of Moms retreat at the Eyres the beginning of May and I learned so much. I enjoy reading your blog and I am so sorry for the struggles you are having with your mom right now. I lost my mom when I was 19. The best advice I received was that even though she was gone, I could still take her with me. When I got married, when I had my babies, through my successes and failures and all of lifes other adventures, I could bring her with me by striving to be the kind of woman she always hoped I would become. I think often about the sacrifice and effort she put in as she raised us and I am eternally grateful. I wish you all the best as you travel this difficult road with your mom. It is a emotional, tender time. Thank you again for all you do. You have helped me be a better mother and I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate your vision and efforts. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-68256600470368766332013-05-27T04:52:26.410-07:002013-05-27T04:52:26.410-07:00Wow, April. These two posts about losing and enjo...Wow, April. These two posts about losing and enjoying your mom are so moving- and inspiring! Thank you for sharing so openly about such a huge challenge. And thanks for the reminder that these days with our moms and our kids are so precious.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058873913094472001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-87207257110107045962013-05-20T06:45:41.256-07:002013-05-20T06:45:41.256-07:00This is so hard April! Thank you for sharing your...This is so hard April! Thank you for sharing your heart...again!<br /><br />What a beautiful thing you are modeling for your children. The full circle of life. You now serve the mother that served you so selflessly for years. I hope that I can return that love through physical service someday too. There is something so powerful in the love that is offered in repetitive, mundane tasks, don't you think? I struggle to remember that often as I mother young children, but your example reminded me of that. And someday...if you too travel this path...your brutally honest words will comfort your own daughters as they mourn your loss and learn to love more!<br /><br />Much love xoJaNaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244328645677172391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-39901473161377705402013-05-19T09:06:07.332-07:002013-05-19T09:06:07.332-07:00Love you April! You are choosing the very best dee...Love you April! You are choosing the very best deeper yes!chercardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13314841357351024070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-19252357664937362542013-05-18T09:13:24.986-07:002013-05-18T09:13:24.986-07:00The time that you spend with your family is never ...The time that you spend with your family is never replaceable. You are in the right place...doing the right thing, for now, and I'm sure that everyone else will understand why you choose to spend this time with your mom/family. The Power of Mom/Family are what it's all about. You have always set a good example to all.<br />Much love to you. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16652039255368367578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-57311860276237456382013-05-18T06:13:52.363-07:002013-05-18T06:13:52.363-07:00Your mother is so very blessed with a loving and c...Your mother is so very blessed with a loving and caring family, April. The simple things you did with/for your mother are precious and eternal. And oh the memories you are creating for your children and your family. Hugs to you!David and Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18064810572707134090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4421893586033340825.post-46803488671774638022013-05-17T14:36:40.610-07:002013-05-17T14:36:40.610-07:00April, you have a beautiful mother and you are an ...April, you have a beautiful mother and you are an amazing daughter. And the things you are teaching your children during this time are priceless. Thank you for sharing this part of your life with us! I am so grateful to you and I admire you so much!Kalani Allredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802806716353479330noreply@blogger.com