tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post6817870127202490901..comments2023-12-26T14:55:37.066-06:00Comments on It Is What It Is: The Train to Heavenmaryeforemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-51749828373351791272013-04-01T19:18:16.292-06:002013-04-01T19:18:16.292-06:00Love you honey! Thanks.Love you honey! Thanks.maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-68614016209918038602013-04-01T18:35:01.406-06:002013-04-01T18:35:01.406-06:00Tears. Just tears. keep writing.Tears. Just tears. keep writing.Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13232583703981549085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-19693448530869677972012-03-08T10:37:52.180-06:002012-03-08T10:37:52.180-06:00Thanks, Marie! I think we will all question ourse...Thanks, Marie! I think we will all question ourselves as mothers, but as long as we try to show the love everyday, it should all work out. <br /><br />That's my plan for now... :)maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-83570772288901573602012-02-24T14:13:36.144-06:002012-02-24T14:13:36.144-06:00Mary, this post is beautiful and your entire blog ...Mary, this post is beautiful and your entire blog is such a great reflection of the love you have for your children. I too wonder if something were to happen to me, would my son remember me and know how much I love him. No matter how many times I hug him, kiss him, and tell him that I love him, reading this post (with tears in my eyes) is a reminder that it can never be too much. Thank you for sharing this and reminding all of us to cherish the time we have with our families. All the best to you and yours. -MarieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-39146396120765773862012-01-15T14:13:31.463-06:002012-01-15T14:13:31.463-06:00Amy- I love you! There really aren't any othe...Amy- I love you! There really aren't any other words to say!maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-38832787947709926692012-01-15T14:12:31.421-06:002012-01-15T14:12:31.421-06:00Thanks so much for your kind words! I sure hope t...Thanks so much for your kind words! I sure hope they do have fond memories as I have!maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-610848498769861902012-01-15T14:11:34.345-06:002012-01-15T14:11:34.345-06:00Thanks, Sarah! It's a struggle, but we're...Thanks, Sarah! It's a struggle, but we're trying!maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-66031881096098964932012-01-14T07:13:01.689-06:002012-01-14T07:13:01.689-06:00Mary, You are an amazing mother! The boys will al...Mary, You are an amazing mother! The boys will always remember what a wonderful childhood they had and how your love was such an anchor thru every single day. Someday I want to hijack the blog to write about how the addition of a magnificent baby girl changed the life of our family. What a surprise and what a blessing you have been since the day you were born. By the way, I remember when you were a teenager and you had your own agenda. I wondered if our amazing bond was broken; little did I know it would stretch across the US and later bring us back together!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-52186326275983166852012-01-12T22:54:24.071-06:002012-01-12T22:54:24.071-06:00Thank you for sharing, Mary. Such a great reminder...Thank you for sharing, Mary. Such a great reminder and inspiration to treasure each moment, because you never know how many are left. I love reading all you write. There's a poem called "To My Grown-Up Child" about a parent who was "too busy" cooking and cleaning to do things with their child like reading picture books, realizes once their child is grown how ample time is now and wishes to "go back and do the little things" the child had asked. Your boys (and you!) are blessed to have moms who did and are doing and treasuring the "little things." You're an inspiration Mary, and a blessing to your family and sounds like following in your mom's footsteps. Cael and Graham might not remember every trip or story or craft or cake, but they will each treasure certain memories and no matter what, they WILL remember the love, as you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-22901190582396608242012-01-12T20:03:32.352-06:002012-01-12T20:03:32.352-06:00Such a beautiful post. And, a great reminder to ap...Such a beautiful post. And, a great reminder to appreciate every day - the good and the bad.Sarah C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-53796911461427510152012-01-12T14:11:23.564-06:002012-01-12T14:11:23.564-06:00Jennifer- Thanks so much for your kind words! I ...Jennifer- Thanks so much for your kind words! I love knowing that everyone out there will still get to know our boys even though we're half a country away. We appreciate your thoughts and they are being returned to you from Iowa!maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-37402589781711540322012-01-12T14:10:05.731-06:002012-01-12T14:10:05.731-06:00Samantha- I always had so much fun with you! I ju...Samantha- I always had so much fun with you! I just came across some pictures from a boat ride we took on a field trip. I don't remember it well, but we both look so happy! I may have to dig those up...maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-53484931429226808562012-01-12T14:08:58.251-06:002012-01-12T14:08:58.251-06:00Lindsey- I remember those nights very well! Remem...Lindsey- I remember those nights very well! Remember hitting that ball with the fireplace sticks? That was a great game. I'm glad we have reconnected!maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-19826614289532600112012-01-12T14:07:50.571-06:002012-01-12T14:07:50.571-06:00Liz- It IS so hard, and I know that I fail daily ...Liz- It IS so hard, and I know that I fail daily to truly appreciate them. But hopefully when it's all said and done I can remember what's really important.maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-38115108105120914412012-01-12T13:30:56.262-06:002012-01-12T13:30:56.262-06:00Mary - What a beautiful post. I'm sure your m...Mary - What a beautiful post. I'm sure your mom would love to be remembered in this way. You have such a gift of creativity, it had to have started early, probably from your loving mama. Thank you for reminding me to pause the frantic pace we move at and look at my boys where they are today and enjoy the opportunity God gives me to love on them, right now. By the way, we've only met in person a few times (I go to Adventure of Faith and was in youth group with the Foreman kids) but your family is close to my heart and in my prayers. ~Jennifer YoungAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-72415096652962553752012-01-12T12:28:58.532-06:002012-01-12T12:28:58.532-06:00Mary, Remember when I "baby sat" you and...Mary, Remember when I "baby sat" you and we would stay up until right when your mom and dad got home from music practice (to this day the SNL skit of the couple always makes me think of them ha!)You would run like the wind up to your bed and try no to be out of breath when they looked in. Your mom would ask if the night went ok and what we did....um let's see recorded ourselves singing songs, made up dances, and watched California Raisens Christmas...oh and homework. What a beautiful blog and excellent writing. Your boys will not only have the mental memories, but the ones you are preserving for them through your writing. Cael will have quite the stories to share with his children some day!The Muniz Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18327036312153590923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-26873942187666724152012-01-12T11:47:00.614-06:002012-01-12T11:47:00.614-06:00Mary, thats was sweet. if you dont mind id like to...Mary, thats was sweet. if you dont mind id like to share a few things i remember about your mom!! I remember when id come spend the night how we got cinnamin toast and hot choclate before bed! i remember how she would have you lay on your back on the counter while she washed your hair! I remeber always being super comfortable at your house. there was so much love and comfort it could be felt even outside of those walls! Samantha Wheeler :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-58492645442734302752012-01-12T10:46:12.054-06:002012-01-12T10:46:12.054-06:00Wow, that was very powerful & emotional. I'...Wow, that was very powerful & emotional. I'm sitting here with tears flooding down my face. I complain a lot about how hard taking care of an infant is but this is a good reminder to enjoy every minute, thanks.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12154145234043611625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-29400402930351436812012-01-12T10:04:24.534-06:002012-01-12T10:04:24.534-06:00Shawna- thank you! That is my favorite picture o...Shawna- thank you! That is my favorite picture of Cael and me.maryeforemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16167312524805464367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6742582440370438900.post-11709178857981821192012-01-12T09:47:34.451-06:002012-01-12T09:47:34.451-06:00Loved this post--and that first picture is just pr...Loved this post--and that first picture is just precious!Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05491869251318108244noreply@blogger.com