tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post5601353325041658346..comments2024-03-26T05:20:10.232-04:00Comments on Between the By-Road and the Main Road: #SOL17: Love and Love and Teaching and More LoveMary Ann Reillyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-65814760015968707392017-06-27T14:52:42.957-04:002017-06-27T14:52:42.957-04:00Honored, Julieanne.Honored, Julieanne.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-47883517498088668182017-06-27T14:52:28.170-04:002017-06-27T14:52:28.170-04:00Thank you Christie. Healing is hopeful.Thank you Christie. Healing is hopeful.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-36479108702511006052017-06-27T14:52:14.121-04:002017-06-27T14:52:14.121-04:00Love inspires us to compose better versions of our...Love inspires us to compose better versions of ourselves. So too does sharing and testifying. All of it works.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-21646509278080914952017-06-27T14:51:35.438-04:002017-06-27T14:51:35.438-04:00It was a pleasure today. It was a pleasure today. Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-16254090813715603802017-06-27T14:51:23.643-04:002017-06-27T14:51:23.643-04:00Love does endure and inspire. It is often what mak...Love does endure and inspire. It is often what makes teaching so grand.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-9929040822018264242017-06-27T14:50:53.062-04:002017-06-27T14:50:53.062-04:00Such wisdom in those words, Karen. Exactly. Such wisdom in those words, Karen. Exactly. Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-32732514668593307872017-06-27T14:50:34.240-04:002017-06-27T14:50:34.240-04:00Tears are powerful. We were all moved.Tears are powerful. We were all moved.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-43594616706186435532017-06-27T14:50:22.574-04:002017-06-27T14:50:22.574-04:00I am trying to be kind to myself these days. Kind...I am trying to be kind to myself these days. Kind to my son. Appreciate your comments, Kathleen.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-16365954928943997712017-06-27T14:49:35.653-04:002017-06-27T14:49:35.653-04:00Thank you so much. Needed to read your words toda...Thank you so much. Needed to read your words today. Not sure my son finds me too wise today:)Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-80707668001710180852017-06-27T14:49:03.386-04:002017-06-27T14:49:03.386-04:00My pleasure Stacey. I love the themes you found e...My pleasure Stacey. I love the themes you found emerging. Helped me today as I responded.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-62974668592061845282017-06-27T14:48:32.279-04:002017-06-27T14:48:32.279-04:00Thank you Barbara. It was a special moment for all...Thank you Barbara. It was a special moment for all of us. The teacher is wonderful.Mary Ann Reillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14349201167828984708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-67487580770595709142017-06-13T19:55:19.042-04:002017-06-13T19:55:19.042-04:00Every time I read one of your posts, I feel I'... Every time I read one of your posts, I feel I've not only gotten a lesson in writing but a lesson in being human. Thank you.Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-39844370096459619272017-06-13T18:51:09.751-04:002017-06-13T18:51:09.751-04:00How lucky Devon is to have a Mr. Houghton in his l...How lucky Devon is to have a Mr. Houghton in his life, and Mr. Houghton is lucky as well. Wishing you a summer of continued healing. -- Christie @ https://wonderingandwondering.wordpress.com/Mrs. Wymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10601071678011498746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-62324375547070337422017-06-13T18:48:40.427-04:002017-06-13T18:48:40.427-04:00Mary Ann, today is a day for celebration-your son&...Mary Ann, today is a day for celebration-your son's graduation, teachers, especially one, that you spoke highly of, your supporters, and above all the presence of Rob in your life and your son's. Of course, he would be present in spirit on this amazing day. You shared with us your life in sections, your feelings in whole, and your spirit as a guiding star. "Great teaching inspires usCarol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-65046036613795029762017-06-13T18:06:47.305-04:002017-06-13T18:06:47.305-04:00What a beautiful tribute-- to love, to Devon, to M...What a beautiful tribute-- to love, to Devon, to Mr. Houghton, to Rob and to family. Thank you for having the strength to share it. Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-72986389886305063272017-06-13T17:13:57.723-04:002017-06-13T17:13:57.723-04:00I love the way you framed this story of Devon'...I love the way you framed this story of Devon's graduation, and this line:Love endures. It inspires. It is the energy that survives well beyond the breakdown of our human bodies. Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-31315080969549240922017-06-13T16:04:26.741-04:002017-06-13T16:04:26.741-04:00It's powerful for us, and for our kids, to lea...It's powerful for us, and for our kids, to learn that they have other adults who love them, who can fill some of the spaces we cannot. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13736432060469980948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-17883495136785761012017-06-13T10:49:26.792-04:002017-06-13T10:49:26.792-04:00What wonderful moments of tears... teacher tears a...What wonderful moments of tears... teacher tears are powerful <br />Bravo to Devon, to his mom and his dad.<br />BonnieBKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07973593425566621090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-1801685722159534192017-06-13T07:25:02.512-04:002017-06-13T07:25:02.512-04:00The circle continues... reading, writing, sharing,...The circle continues... reading, writing, sharing, responding. I'm a better writer for reading your writing and today my heart is a little bigger for reading your story. I could cry thinking of the teacher who loves your son so much, he cried. Rob'sspirit present at that moment. Your whole fourth section about teaching helping us to compose a better version of ourselves. What an Kathleen Neagle Sokolowskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00054303168520658605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-65834868435630132742017-06-13T05:02:14.008-04:002017-06-13T05:02:14.008-04:00I love your writing every time I read it- you are ...I love your writing every time I read it- you are so honest and find a way to make simple things and not-so-simple things be clear and true and right. You inspire so many and it was lovely to read your recognition of influences by others. Your son is lucky to have such a wise mom. Ms. Victorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051687492442765155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-24543475300757006722017-06-13T00:26:32.588-04:002017-06-13T00:26:32.588-04:00Kathleen often inspires me. I'm so glad she in...Kathleen often inspires me. I'm so glad she inspired you to write such an eloquent story of your son and about your husband. <br /><br />The big messages here (e.g., stay open to love, notice and savor the little moments, commit yourself to expressions of love) are universal. Thank you for reminding me of what matters today, Mary Ann.Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2899447029099688486.post-91191250693452617422017-06-13T00:22:28.382-04:002017-06-13T00:22:28.382-04:00This is probably the best graduation tribute I'...This is probably the best graduation tribute I've ever read. A tribute to your deceased, beloved husband, your lovely, sensitive son, your kind brother and his wife, the dreamer, and, of course, Mr. Houghton, who played such a special role in your son's life. You are completely right about everything you said about taking the measure of a good teacher. It's all about the kind deedsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com