tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post9141005360710197671..comments2023-07-04T09:00:18.089-04:00Comments on Tiaras and Trucks: The Visitangelahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14974137283220034062noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-17049800564724745222011-06-24T21:18:36.670-04:002011-06-24T21:18:36.670-04:00Greta has been through so much. I hope her niece ...Greta has been through so much. I hope her niece can help her heal.<br /><br />You described her fear and feelings so well. I love the interaction with her brother. Well done, again!Renee McKinleyhttp://twitter.com/2old2tapnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-25049020323906626022011-06-24T21:10:06.776-04:002011-06-24T21:10:06.776-04:00I love this "Something was pushing the blood ...I love this "Something was pushing the blood through her veins, but it was no longer her heart." So evocative! Oh, this poor woman. I would just say in the first paragraph I, personally, did not need the words "instead of stepped." I think her experience is crystal clear without those 3 words. Totally picky, though. Because this was great.Christine Siracusahttp://quasiagitato.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-85138598519377957842011-06-24T20:26:08.957-04:002011-06-24T20:26:08.957-04:00Thanks! Baby cheeks are the best.Thanks! Baby cheeks are the best.Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-63498065118216902982011-06-24T20:25:45.572-04:002011-06-24T20:25:45.572-04:00Thank you so much :) That's a lovely complime...Thank you so much :) That's a lovely compliment, especially from someone who writes with emotion so beautifully.Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-83233442201125123032011-06-24T20:24:44.992-04:002011-06-24T20:24:44.992-04:00That was one of my favorite parts, too :) Thanks ...That was one of my favorite parts, too :) Thanks Alison!Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-21840848862446381482011-06-24T20:23:52.858-04:002011-06-24T20:23:52.858-04:00Poor Greta knows sadness, but she's finding he...Poor Greta knows sadness, but she's finding her way out of it.Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-32679824437098710832011-06-24T20:23:23.071-04:002011-06-24T20:23:23.071-04:00Thank you so much as always :) Though I don't...Thank you so much as always :) Though I don't want to make you cry! <br /><br />I feel like a lot of her story has made some of the people in her life look callous (her mom and sister-in-law in particular,) and I don't think they are. I think people are just having a hard time relating to her pain. But her brother is lovely :)Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-18662743687166828232011-06-24T20:21:19.559-04:002011-06-24T20:21:19.559-04:00She will :) I know a little more about where she&...She will :) I know a little more about where she's going, so I need to go forward but also fill in some blanks. Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-78012982343963478482011-06-24T20:20:14.006-04:002011-06-24T20:20:14.006-04:00Oh thank you! I will be catching up on my reading...Oh thank you! I will be catching up on my reading tonight :)Angelahttp://tiaras-and-trucks.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-16439892654857229362011-06-24T17:48:49.715-04:002011-06-24T17:48:49.715-04:00Great minds think alike! We both set our stories i...Great minds think alike! We both set our stories in maternity wards. I've so enjoyed following Greta's story.Briannahttp://girlseeksplace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-53132017716646062872011-06-24T15:40:43.485-04:002011-06-24T15:40:43.485-04:00I so want Greta to find some happiness. My heart j...I so want Greta to find some happiness. My heart just breaks for her!!Cherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-78666150291539496782011-06-24T14:12:21.602-04:002011-06-24T14:12:21.602-04:00Oh my god, it's wrong to be crying now right? ...Oh my god, it's wrong to be crying now right? Or maybe not, since everything that Greta has been through. <br /><br />this:Knowing her so well, Paul skipped a hug, instead briefly touching her forehead, a gesture their mother had used to comfort them their whole lives.well, I literally could feel that touch on my forehead, what a wonderful thing to bring up, give us as a gift. It was sooooo perfect for that moment Ang. This piece, PERFECTION. I love Greta. <br />*and you*Kirhttp://www.thekircorner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-89366478425438823112011-06-24T14:05:37.324-04:002011-06-24T14:05:37.324-04:00So sweet and I sense a bit of sadness in there as ...So sweet and I sense a bit of sadness in there as well.Jackiehttp://withjustabitofmagic.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-9533014683594111872011-06-24T11:11:05.315-04:002011-06-24T11:11:05.315-04:00"Greta’s mouth opening to breathe in the swee..."Greta’s mouth opening to breathe in the sweet air in the space above where her niece, where Elisabeth was sleeping, swaddled and safe." my favorite line, beautiful.Mama Wants Thishttp://mamawantsthis.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-70344661085183816652011-06-24T10:28:27.270-04:002011-06-24T10:28:27.270-04:00Oh Angela. This is so soft and delicate. There is ...Oh Angela. This is so soft and delicate. There is so much emotion that this piece integrates. I loved it. Ratzhttp://ratz-whatcanisay.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1854254105777617960.post-46625932589933809692011-06-24T09:40:14.138-04:002011-06-24T09:40:14.138-04:00I like the descriptions, especially "chubby c...I like the descriptions, especially "chubby curve of her niece's cheek". Good stuff. Lancehttp://lancemyblogcanbeatupyourblog.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com