SON AS A FAN
We writers do have a personal life. Mine includes a great hubby, Ray, who is my first editor, greatest supporter and love of my life, two children and two step-children. We've just had visits from the two steps and a great time was had by all. The rains held off until they were all home in Arizona and Nevada. They're good company but they never say anything about my writing. My daughter is a love but she's so busy with three children, three grandchildren, hardworking husband, and a 50-hour per week job, she doesn't pay any attention either. It takes a son to make you feel like you're a bestselling author (although you are far away from that status).
Eddie has always been a great supporter of my writing. He has purchased more than several copies of my books; told friends all about them and urged people to "buy one of my mom's books." He keeps asking me when the next book will come out and I hope I can tell him in the next few months that one is on the way.
He sent me an email the other night to tell me he had been reading this blog. I thought he would probably be bored out of his skull with all this writing stuff (a little personal tidbits now and then but primarily a teaching blog). What a surprise for him to say he was so proud to be my son, that he loved the blog, was impressed--well, you can believe I was overjoyed. Not for the praise per se but because he had taken the time from his busy life to keep up with what I am doing.
Eddie, you are the neatest fan. You inspire me to keep on writing so I'll have something for you to read. I love you for supporting me in this craft I love.
My Eddie is getting married in March if all the plans go well. My new daughter-in-law will be Jarkata--isn't that the most beautiful name? I haven't met her yet as she lives in the South but I have seen pictures of this lovely lady and her sweet children. I welcome you, Jarkata, to our small circle. I wish you both years and years of the happiness you both need. I pray for you to live that shared life with honor, respect and kindness for each other, and all the love you so richly deserve.
Happy Valentine's Day to you both.
Happy Birthday, dear son, on February 15.
Love to both from Mom.
Eddie has always been a great supporter of my writing. He has purchased more than several copies of my books; told friends all about them and urged people to "buy one of my mom's books." He keeps asking me when the next book will come out and I hope I can tell him in the next few months that one is on the way.
He sent me an email the other night to tell me he had been reading this blog. I thought he would probably be bored out of his skull with all this writing stuff (a little personal tidbits now and then but primarily a teaching blog). What a surprise for him to say he was so proud to be my son, that he loved the blog, was impressed--well, you can believe I was overjoyed. Not for the praise per se but because he had taken the time from his busy life to keep up with what I am doing.
Eddie, you are the neatest fan. You inspire me to keep on writing so I'll have something for you to read. I love you for supporting me in this craft I love.
My Eddie is getting married in March if all the plans go well. My new daughter-in-law will be Jarkata--isn't that the most beautiful name? I haven't met her yet as she lives in the South but I have seen pictures of this lovely lady and her sweet children. I welcome you, Jarkata, to our small circle. I wish you both years and years of the happiness you both need. I pray for you to live that shared life with honor, respect and kindness for each other, and all the love you so richly deserve.
Happy Valentine's Day to you both.
Happy Birthday, dear son, on February 15.
Love to both from Mom.
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