tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post3731390315539107660..comments2024-03-22T10:44:19.390-07:00Comments on Tamera Beardsley: Hello Monday ... Hello Holiday Gratitude ...Tamera Beardsleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-80983093515844661442013-12-13T04:35:01.559-08:002013-12-13T04:35:01.559-08:00Sue mentionned it in one of her e-mail - I know wh...Sue mentionned it in one of her e-mail - I know what you are going through - I have the same problem with my beloved daughter - She will not speak to me for whatever reason that i don't understand - It's painful, she is the love of my life, there is an empty space in my heart - We have to respect their decision i guess but it's hard - I sometimes panic, i'm afraid i will never see her again - <br />I know what you are feeling and i'm with you <br /><br />ArianexoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362016707885334020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-52216199819791905292013-12-09T22:06:48.082-08:002013-12-09T22:06:48.082-08:00Tamera I've been thinking of you lately and wo...Tamera I've been thinking of you lately and wondering how you were doing. And I'm so glad I finally had a chance to visit your blog tonight because this post is just so incredible. I don't know whether I'm more moved by your openness and vulnerability about your son or the beautiful way you continue to express your gratitude...or the amazing comments I've just read. But I could relate to so many of the words you wrote here. And regarding your son...well, I'm just so sorry. Sorry for his struggle and sorry for the ache that you and everyone else feels during this time. Until he returns let's just pray he stays safe and healthy. <br />xo<br />Leslie <br />P.S. I'm so happy your daughter is coming home on Friday! Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-63722410849537071172013-12-08T12:48:12.650-08:002013-12-08T12:48:12.650-08:00Slater is deep and expansive.
In order for him to ...Slater is deep and expansive.<br />In order for him to feel the freedom to expand to his full potential, he needs lots of space. His expansion is rooted upon what he knows. What he's learning is growing him. But just like the bloodtype in his veins, the DNA in his body, the Beardsley name, you and Jeff are already iterwoven through every part of him. As you have periodically ripped out beautiful vines in your garden, removed flowering plants, reorganized and sheared to the root base, so is he. The growth required to reach his full potential may requre just as much. And his garden will take new form and bloom full, just as you've always intended for him. His garden may look different than you'd envisioned for him, yet it's the garden the Giver of Life intends for him. And, as he is your independently minded and Jeff's independently moved across the country from family's son, it may be .. your DNA and influence are so strong upon Slater, he's simply following the do-it-yourself mindset and work ethic exemplified.<br />As each seek their own, he will come home. I've no doubt he simply needs a bit more space, to expand and roam. After all, he is a middle child, and for that reason alone his walk is harder. And for that reason as well as many others, there will be Slater Beardsley, the boy you reared who is becoming a man.<br />Don't worry, Tamera. He will come home. Just keep the light on for him.Denise Pagettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-50991718162741318452013-12-05T14:23:20.432-08:002013-12-05T14:23:20.432-08:00Praying for you dear one.Praying for you dear one.Marilyn Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12666829350781897448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-60999314787496815142013-12-04T11:23:02.954-08:002013-12-04T11:23:02.954-08:00Dear Tamera, You bring tears to my eyes as you s...Dear Tamera, You bring tears to my eyes as you share the sad story of your son and his decision to be estranged. I am grateful today that you open yourself in this way, as it is the cracks in our hearts that let the light in. Even in pain you are able to see and create beauty, in your relationships, art and how you adorn yourself and your beloved surroundings.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words and all that you contribute to those of us that connect with your energy. Thank you for sharing yourself with Hat Attack. I am honored. The Style Cronehttp://stylecrone.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-56684831625777406902013-12-04T08:12:08.224-08:002013-12-04T08:12:08.224-08:00I read this in the car on the way home from a trip...I read this in the car on the way home from a trip yesterday and it made me so sad mostly because I know how much of yourself you give to your family and how much you adore all three of your children. Your heart surely is breaking from this situation. Like many other commenters have said, I feel certain he will come around again someday and realize how important and how loving his family really is. <br />Sending loving thoughts and a big hug your way. <br />Adrienne Shubinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05826463555838820028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-49980725128707103792013-12-03T21:24:58.852-08:002013-12-03T21:24:58.852-08:00Just sending you a hug.Just sending you a hug.Monica M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03326439374534379632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-45758856968140024502013-12-03T15:42:09.354-08:002013-12-03T15:42:09.354-08:00Tamera Mother child relationships are 'under a...Tamera Mother child relationships are 'under a rainbow of blood and bone', as the poet Gwen MacEwan wrote. Your body once enclosed his whole person...he WILL remember that safe place one day. You are brave in sharing. Warm thoughts, EleanoreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-45288949038315199602013-12-03T09:40:13.513-08:002013-12-03T09:40:13.513-08:00Pamela .... thank you so very much ... for your lo...Pamela .... thank you so very much ... for your loving words ... and especially for sharing your story ... it truly gives me hope. My last text to my son ... was almost identical to yours. It has been a long path, fraught with anger, disappointment and hurt. But now, I have moved through that ... to realize I might not have liked much of his recent behavior ... but I will always love him. Period. So maybe this path he and I are on ... is really a journey of the soul ... and we are where we need to be right now.<br /><br />Thank you ever so much, for taking the time to extend such hope ... and for being able to relate, to such a heartbreaking situation. I take much comfort in hoping our situation might resolve it's self as beautifully as yours.<br /><br />With much gratitude and love,<br />TameraTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-53293826726089325392013-12-03T09:27:01.230-08:002013-12-03T09:27:01.230-08:00Thank you Curtise, so very much for your words of ...Thank you Curtise, so very much for your words of comfort and encouragement ... they help heal my heart. Sending grateful love back to you my dear!<br /><br />xoxoTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-16474463649316188012013-12-03T09:17:54.998-08:002013-12-03T09:17:54.998-08:00Thank you Anne for your kind and encouraging words...Thank you Anne for your kind and encouraging words ... they are very much appreciated!Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-1181711361806180922013-12-03T08:59:47.326-08:002013-12-03T08:59:47.326-08:00Thank you so very much for your kind words of comf...Thank you so very much for your kind words of comfort and understanding.<br /><br />xoxoTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-6865042869956332552013-12-03T08:58:59.341-08:002013-12-03T08:58:59.341-08:00Dear Heather, thank you so very much for your cont...Dear Heather, thank you so very much for your continual care and concern ... it truly touches my heart! Your solid encouragement sincerely makes a difference.<br /><br />I send much love back to you ... and prayers that your loving heart will hold much more joy season! <br /><br />Your shop is filling up with such beautiful pieces .... so wonderfully curated!<br /><br />xoxoTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-74173376449053484802013-12-03T08:54:03.244-08:002013-12-03T08:54:03.244-08:00Thank you my dear for your kind words ... and you ...Thank you my dear for your kind words ... and you are quite right ... as sad as this is to me, I know things can be so very much worse ... that is why even with some pain, I have such a grateful heart! <br /><br />Thank you so much for stopping by ... with such kindness. I truly appreciate your visit!<br /><br />xoxoTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-24437415500888878782013-12-03T08:49:54.624-08:002013-12-03T08:49:54.624-08:00Thank so very much for your kind and encouraging w...Thank so very much for your kind and encouraging words my dear! I am ever so grateful for them!Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-50909032982527940352013-12-03T08:42:33.582-08:002013-12-03T08:42:33.582-08:00Thank you dear Jill, for your encouraging words .....Thank you dear Jill, for your encouraging words ... and for sharing your story ... I know that pain must be nearly impossible to bear at times. I send you so much love! <br /><br /> I am so happy and proud to see your new blog is progressing beautifully!<br /><br />xoxoTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-44089390262894222572013-12-03T08:38:01.894-08:002013-12-03T08:38:01.894-08:00Dear Barb, you always have such artistry with your...Dear Barb, you always have such artistry with your words ... I thank you dear friend from the bottom of my heart.<br /><br />Yes, I think there is a peace in knowing ... we all have pain ... and we can survive it ... and still find joy in life. There is beauty in the ability to recognize ... that we all share this journey called life. Mine is so very much richer ... knowing you!Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-48014322936071872852013-12-03T08:32:53.115-08:002013-12-03T08:32:53.115-08:00Thank you dear Catherine for your kind words ... a...Thank you dear Catherine for your kind words ... and even more so, for sharing your story. I send you much love ... I can only imagine the pain you have endured ... and I know, you still have such capacity to celebrate the beauty in life, as well.<br /><br />xoxoTamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-13736648998263150772013-12-03T08:29:27.946-08:002013-12-03T08:29:27.946-08:00Thank you ever so much Margy ... for your well ch...Thank you ever so much Margy ... for your well chosen words ... they are truly a gift to my soul.Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-61181412023718464932013-12-03T08:27:51.608-08:002013-12-03T08:27:51.608-08:00Thank you dear Connie for your kindness and love.Thank you dear Connie for your kindness and love.Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-60867656826855178762013-12-03T08:23:59.497-08:002013-12-03T08:23:59.497-08:00Thank you dear Suzanne ... I appreciate your kind ...Thank you dear Suzanne ... I appreciate your kind words!Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-42020846754279952442013-12-03T08:23:18.000-08:002013-12-03T08:23:18.000-08:00Thank you Pam for your encouraging words ... they ...Thank you Pam for your encouraging words ... they are gifts to my momma soul.Tamera Beardsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00855427513744644731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-35751897679796100592013-12-03T06:20:50.925-08:002013-12-03T06:20:50.925-08:00oh Tamera - I follow your blog closely and admire ...oh Tamera - I follow your blog closely and admire your openness and honesty so much - A mother's heart is truly an amazing thing. I have 2 sons and a daughter...my middle son left us too for a brief time - he specifically would not speak with me or answer any of my calls,texts emails - nothing. I was broken heartened. The last text I sent to him I told him that my love for him was not measured by anything he said or did - it couldn't be contained or changed. I loved him unconditionally. Many months went by and the sweetness of his return can not be explained - I opened the door one day and there he stood until he fell in my arms. I never asked him to explain. It really didn't matter. Now 2 years later, he's happily married and thriving and recently told me that he couldn't talk to me during that time because he knew that hearing my voice would break his heart -he knew how hurt I was (i think his siblings blasted him ;-)....I think sometimes young men need to "break" themselves away, to be totally independent to FEEL like Men instead of boys (to which they will always be to their moms) and it's ALL good. YOU will be on my mind and I will be praying - so keep us updated. Much love to you beautiful Tamera! - PamelaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-67737716183917022452013-12-03T05:55:49.691-08:002013-12-03T05:55:49.691-08:00I'm so sorry you feel heartbroken, Tamera, you...I'm so sorry you feel heartbroken, Tamera, your honesty and openness is very touching. As you say, many of us make choices in our youth which we either regret, or row back from, in our later years, but it is the right of all of us to make those decisions for ourselves. You are amazingly strong and understanding to respect your son's choice for now; who knows what the future will bring? It's hard to focus on the good things when you feel sad, so I appreciate your ability to do so, knowing that I probably would not manage it quite so graciously...<br />Much love to you. xxxxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7926693259891960139.post-9348784578045218502013-12-03T05:54:52.389-08:002013-12-03T05:54:52.389-08:00Your writing is beautiful. And that is what made ...Your writing is beautiful. And that is what made me start to follow your blog. I also love your outfits and am a fellow hat person. Sharing your heartache is so brave and as others have said and experienced your son will return to you I have seen this happen to tooo many loving families but they always come back.Anne Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870541160929779759noreply@blogger.com