Comments on: Mary Was Here

By: jim

jim — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:26:42 +0000

Very well done. Part of what makes pop culture popular is that it is easy to relate to-the Tao of Pooh explained Taoism in a way that connected something we know and understand to a larger philosophy-and this is what I feel you were able to do with your 2 Marys. Start with where we are, and get us to where you want us to be.
Again, very well done.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:29:51 +0000

Another beautiful piece of writing – thank you for sharing your gift with us.

By: Jack P.

Jack P. — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:00:23 +0000

Has this writer published anything else? This is really interesting.

By: Sheila Jordan

Sheila Jordan — Sun, 17 May 2009 19:27:41 +0000

You touched my heart! How wonderful to be able to put such an important part of your life into a beautiful collection of words. God Bless you and stay with your writing!

By: Laurie Morse

Laurie Morse — Wed, 13 May 2009 19:53:55 +0000

It’s a beautiful piece Carolyn…takes me back to a tough time in your life, and I’m very happy that you are writing about it now…very cathartic I’m sure. You are a prolific writer my dear.

By: John E. Slattery

John E. Slattery — Mon, 11 May 2009 20:26:50 +0000

Well written and deeply moving.
Thank you for your faith.

By: Michelle Irons

Michelle Irons — Mon, 11 May 2009 11:43:14 +0000

I loved this article. Carolyn’s writing style captured me from the first paragraph and I couldn’t stop reading, even as my three children began climbing on my lap. When it ended, I wished for more. What a wonderful tribute to both of your mothers!

By: Joel.

Joel. — Sun, 10 May 2009 16:35:54 +0000

Carolyn,

You are such an exceptional writer. Thanks for sharing your story with us. Please continue to write!

By: Tianna Pettinger

Tianna Pettinger — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:58:56 +0000

Thank you for sharing such intimate personal accounts in such a way that we could all see pieces of ourselves in you. The story is at once only yours and everyone’s.

By: Sadie

Sadie — Sat, 09 May 2009 15:44:38 +0000

This article was beautiful. My grandmother was devoted to Mary and prayed the rosary daily. And it was Carolyn’s Mom’s rosary that I held in my pocket the day I went on my own journey looking for a mother 3 years ago. It was only through the many prayers to Mary that I found my daughter’s birthmother that day, and am now a mother myself. Another one of Mary’s miracles to be thankful for this Mother’s Day.

By: Lisa Gendron

Lisa Gendron — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:31:44 +0000

Beautifully expressed. The feminine divine, compassion and strength shine through. Thank you for sharing this Carolyn.

By: Kate Murphy

Kate Murphy — Fri, 08 May 2009 16:05:51 +0000

Amazing! I just returned from the funeral of my 95 year old grandmother who had a strong devotion to Mary and reading this article just sent chills down my spine. Carloyn, your writing is so powerful! I felt like I was right there with you. Thank you for sharing that with us all! Can’t wait to pass it along to everyone…

By: Anne Moscinski

Anne Moscinski — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:49:54 +0000

What a comforting piece to read as I approach Mother’s Day weekend. I awoke missing my own mother – as I do most days – althought she’s been gone 12 years. My mother was especially devoted to Mary – as I write this I sit near mom’s statue of Mary. The veil on her head is still stained with my mom’s lipstick from her early morning and late night kisses to start and end her days. Thank you for this heartfelt and well articulated story.

By: Mary Beth Dunne

Mary Beth Dunne — Fri, 08 May 2009 02:55:44 +0000

I loved the comparison to Mary Poppins! Miracles require the ability to be open to see – just as Carolyn became more open and was tranformed. Great story. Great writing. Thought provoking.

By: Gloria Darrah

Gloria Darrah — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:07:45 +0000

Excellent and beautifully written account of actual happenings. Love the way you write. God bless and keep writing.

By: Dave Cooper

Dave Cooper — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:05:29 +0000

Carolyn,
Your well said words cry and sing the thoughts we often fear to share and the miracles we can recognize only in doing so. Thank you.