tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post3752505084385024911..comments2024-03-22T17:14:03.969-04:00Comments on The Cottage Nest: MommaJen Kershnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16128661586028201160noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-27427278539435333282014-02-05T15:43:20.494-05:002014-02-05T15:43:20.494-05:00oh Jen. what a beautiful and special memory. thank...oh Jen. what a beautiful and special memory. thank you for putting words to your memory and sharing it with us. wish i could give you a big hug. Kimber-Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10868316866491561515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-25251463524879652412014-01-27T10:47:48.827-05:002014-01-27T10:47:48.827-05:00Jen, sending love to you...what a beautiful post t...Jen, sending love to you...what a beautiful post today and genuine. Life had so many up and downs, and you became such a beautiful young lady in the outcome. Stunning IN photos, if it wasn't so darn cold in South Bend i'd snap some myself! Three weeks ago took a plunge on sleet and still sore!! Stay cozy in your adorable abode!! LoriLorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13260211673617167087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-13368820076437699682014-01-20T07:20:24.198-05:002014-01-20T07:20:24.198-05:00What a touching post! First, what gorgeous pictur...What a touching post! First, what gorgeous pictures....snow is always more beautiful in pictures! I've been missing my Mom alot lately too. She's been gone almost 4 yrs now. So hard to believe sometimes! With 3 grown daughters and everything they are experiencing in their lives right now I could sure use my Mom to turn to. I know she's always with me in my heart...always, but I sure do miss picking up the phone and calling her! You have some great memories and when you think of those times, I'm sure your Mom is right there beside you! Lisa~A Cottage To Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10292883666058375974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-18782505880334380772014-01-19T20:56:56.413-05:002014-01-19T20:56:56.413-05:00First off Jen, thank you for the follow on Instagr...First off Jen, thank you for the follow on Instagram.... I would've never have found you here. After reading about your mom, I couldn't help but comment to tell you how beautiful this post is. I lost my mom 13 years ago and some of the things you say are exactly how I felt about my mom. Tracey Ayton Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05092390304103791672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-32969646806256684562014-01-18T20:29:26.190-05:002014-01-18T20:29:26.190-05:00Such a beautiful post......written from the heart....Such a beautiful post......written from the heart. Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104100135764091440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-2113397342190957612014-01-18T18:40:57.613-05:002014-01-18T18:40:57.613-05:00Jen. that is such a beautiful recollection of you...Jen. that is such a beautiful recollection of your childhood and your mum. I'm sorry you no longer have her. I lost my precious Dad just before Christmas, but still have my mum. love and hugs to you for sharing such a touching story. Jane xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742208566930718143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-12711021580008710792014-01-18T16:47:50.680-05:002014-01-18T16:47:50.680-05:00I read this yesterday but knew my comment needed m...I read this yesterday but knew my comment needed more thought than I was able to give at the time. What a beautiful post. Mother daughter relationships can be very complicated and this comes from someone who is both the mother and the daughter, so as I read your tender words and felt the longing for your momma my eyes filled with tears not only for you but for all of us who will at some point be without our mom's earthly presence. What a tender reminder to cherish our times together both with our moms but also with our daughters so that they too will remember us with the same longing. Beautiful pictures and beautiful words.Patty Markerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11556265449629529290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-49041171901406127082014-01-18T15:48:20.076-05:002014-01-18T15:48:20.076-05:00such a wonderful post…filled with so much beauty, ...such a wonderful post…filled with so much beauty, love and reflection.<br />touched me so.amy jupinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950664598348845531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-47465201319085828882014-01-18T13:35:42.534-05:002014-01-18T13:35:42.534-05:00Jen, tears blur my vision as I write this. I'v...Jen, tears blur my vision as I write this. I've been following your blog a very long time and my heart aches for you. I'm sure that your Momma is smiling down from heaven at the lovely snowy sight and glowing with pure joy at the beautiful woman that you are...inside and out. Big bear hugs, YvonneYvonne from North Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16819251575570091182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-70312712092509221342014-01-18T13:33:49.996-05:002014-01-18T13:33:49.996-05:00What a lovely, heartfelt post! Thanks for sharing....What a lovely, heartfelt post! Thanks for sharing.Dawn Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116332082528927852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-46736133446693779652014-01-18T09:21:07.582-05:002014-01-18T09:21:07.582-05:00Your photographs are lovely, and you wrote a beaut...Your photographs are lovely, and you wrote a beautiful tribute to your mother. A scene, a word has the amazing ability to take us back to the past to remember, reevaluate and heal. Stay warm and enjoy your weekend, and lovely snow. Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-83427201681238290682014-01-17T20:59:06.738-05:002014-01-17T20:59:06.738-05:00Jen- What a beautiful, poignant picture of your li...Jen- What a beautiful, poignant picture of your life you painted her, Jen. It left me with tears in my eyes and a huge lump of "longing for" in my throat. Bittersweet memories for sure. Your Mom would be very, very proud of the woman you have become- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-46017654914826677112014-01-17T20:16:25.902-05:002014-01-17T20:16:25.902-05:00as a child, especially a teenaged girl child, you ...as a child, especially a teenaged girl child, you tend to dwell on the things that your mom did wrong. <br /><br />becoming a parent, brings so many gifts...maybe the greatest is the ability to finally see all of the things that your mother did right & to understand that most everything your mom did, even when it seemed to be awful at the time, was her just trying to get it all right, for you. <br /><br />beautiful & thoughtful post. thank you.nannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929727558577488718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-84884474449263093852014-01-17T20:13:46.434-05:002014-01-17T20:13:46.434-05:00My sweet, sweet sister, my heart ached for you as ...My sweet, sweet sister, my heart ached for you as I read this. I remember you telling me the story of playing hooky with her- it's those types of memories you get to cherish. You are one of the best mothers I know and much of that obviously had to come from her. These photos are beautiful and I'm sure she looks down on you everyday bursting with pride. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06422147072679821048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-13500247905863164292014-01-17T19:50:28.427-05:002014-01-17T19:50:28.427-05:00That was beautiful, both the words and the photogr...That was beautiful, both the words and the photographs. melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591268881329352724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-64736002282431213372014-01-17T19:46:05.927-05:002014-01-17T19:46:05.927-05:00your pictures are beautiful and I would bet that y...your pictures are beautiful and I would bet that your mother is smiling......... AndeM1https://www.blogger.com/profile/04315193407748614962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-5332525177703423552014-01-17T17:18:36.000-05:002014-01-17T17:18:36.000-05:00This is so touching on so many levels! Your love ...This is so touching on so many levels! Your love for your mama is so evident. It's the feeling as a mama that I always hope my kids feel! And also, because my daughter is 10, and I work (teach), and it positively kills me to leave her each morning, feeling like she needs me there….wish with all of my heart I could do it ….thanks for this precious post!prince snow farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14171423443511809026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-66515944658464313952014-01-17T17:02:07.853-05:002014-01-17T17:02:07.853-05:00May God Bless your heart!
xoxo,
Amy JoMay God Bless your heart! <br /><br />xoxo,<br />Amy Josunnyskiesandsweetteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411963709035869592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-12401367057193680742014-01-17T16:15:14.939-05:002014-01-17T16:15:14.939-05:00What a beautiful, heartfelt post. My heart goes ou...What a beautiful, heartfelt post. My heart goes out to you. tracihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16759235108938139989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-3083021761704246922014-01-17T15:58:53.436-05:002014-01-17T15:58:53.436-05:00Oh, sweet friend, tears in my eyes, my throat is b...Oh, sweet friend, tears in my eyes, my throat is burning. What an amazing post to and about your momma. Hugs for you today, a beautiful snowy day.<br /><br />~ShanonShanon at Vintage Sparkle Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00480935131451730046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-16310887611273551662014-01-17T15:27:06.815-05:002014-01-17T15:27:06.815-05:00Beautiful pictures and a beautiful tribute. Your ...Beautiful pictures and a beautiful tribute. Your post brought back memories and expresses a deep love, thanks for sharing.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664975962756698152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-61829009102778453662014-01-17T15:20:14.215-05:002014-01-17T15:20:14.215-05:00beautiful post about your mom Jen. hugs to you tod...beautiful post about your mom Jen. hugs to you today :)Sixty-Fifth Avenuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10741086163384325244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-38713118906519820212014-01-17T15:01:20.201-05:002014-01-17T15:01:20.201-05:00aww jen... what sweet words and memories you'v...aww jen... what sweet words and memories you've shared about your mom... teary eyed here... thinking of you today, friend...<br />hugs,<br />angieoopsiemaiziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00624102500478268856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-63769764644828397832014-01-17T14:49:38.398-05:002014-01-17T14:49:38.398-05:00Beautiful. I have tears in my eyes. Your love for ...Beautiful. I have tears in my eyes. Your love for her is palpable. Thank you for this.Mariannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053480963082704523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36124766.post-28670200386002209082014-01-17T14:15:16.133-05:002014-01-17T14:15:16.133-05:00What a beautiful post, Jen. I think all mothers h...What a beautiful post, Jen. I think all mothers have regrets, but we're only human and do the best we can with the hand we're dealt. I was fortunate to be able to work just 2 days a week when our girls were young. I'll never have a huge retirement fund, but I have wonderful memories of raising our girls and I think they do to. There's no more important job than being a mom. Vickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.com