Aw, thanks for introducing us to Bill, the consummate Irishman! What a gift of a human. I don't know why step-parents get such bad press. My stepmom is a wonderful person, essential to who I am today. Your mom chose well!
Thank you for your kind words, Daria! Both my stepdads were good people. I was closer to Bill, though, and he arrived in my life at such an important time. I'm glad you've enjoyed the good fortune of having a lovely stepmother.
I think in the classic stories, the widowed spouse was in too much of a rush to marry again, perhaps to give their children another parent, but unfortunately didn't check in with their intuition...or their children. Glad our parents did listen & reflect & chose well. 🌻
oh what a beautifully heartfelt tribute to, Bill. He sounds a wonderful man to have had in your life from a young person madame Dragron. I am truly happy he was there for you to turn to and learn from. It's interesting isn't it - we don't always know how we influence others, it's not necessarily obvious the impact we have on young people in our care or friends or work people even. It's worth considering. I love 'don't take the guilt' suuuuch good advice. And I delighted to have been presented with a drop of Rumi - thank you x
Bill sounds like a wise soul. I like the way you have used Rumi’s words to share Bill with us and for Bill to help peel back the layers of meaning in Rumi’s words.
Aw, thanks for introducing us to Bill, the consummate Irishman! What a gift of a human. I don't know why step-parents get such bad press. My stepmom is a wonderful person, essential to who I am today. Your mom chose well!
Thank you for your kind words, Daria! Both my stepdads were good people. I was closer to Bill, though, and he arrived in my life at such an important time. I'm glad you've enjoyed the good fortune of having a lovely stepmother.
I think in the classic stories, the widowed spouse was in too much of a rush to marry again, perhaps to give their children another parent, but unfortunately didn't check in with their intuition...or their children. Glad our parents did listen & reflect & chose well. 🌻
You are on an awesome roll with your writing. Powerful stuff!
Grateful for your step dad!
oh what a beautifully heartfelt tribute to, Bill. He sounds a wonderful man to have had in your life from a young person madame Dragron. I am truly happy he was there for you to turn to and learn from. It's interesting isn't it - we don't always know how we influence others, it's not necessarily obvious the impact we have on young people in our care or friends or work people even. It's worth considering. I love 'don't take the guilt' suuuuch good advice. And I delighted to have been presented with a drop of Rumi - thank you x
Hi Kole! 🌻 Thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed this essay. 🌠
Bill sounds like a wise soul. I like the way you have used Rumi’s words to share Bill with us and for Bill to help peel back the layers of meaning in Rumi’s words.
Thank you, Sian! I'm glad the two complimented each other for you, and that you enjoyed this tribute to him. 🌠
thank you for sharing your stepdad with us and how he touched your life (and now ours.)
Thank you so much for reading, Anne, and you were also touched by my stepdad's generosity. 🌠
Thanks for this beautiful tribute to your stepdad.
Thank you so much for reading, Diana! 🌠