tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post3239402847181393326..comments2024-03-17T05:43:47.360-07:00Comments on Gwen Moss: what we remember in the endLeslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-77742765477477123612013-05-02T23:53:41.015-07:002013-05-02T23:53:41.015-07:00I am sitting here sobbing basically. Thank you fo...I am sitting here sobbing basically. Thank you for sharing this story. I had a very similar special man in our lives. We were in Pine Grove Elementary school and our janitors name was Sonny. And everyone adored him. I felt like I was reading about him. :*)<br />KristiKristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13142694706893565452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-59782674906925621682013-04-03T18:19:22.692-07:002013-04-03T18:19:22.692-07:00Leslie this made me cry. It's amazing when pe...Leslie this made me cry. It's amazing when people leave such a profound mark on this world for simply being themselves. I'm so glad that you had the chance to know him - and your boy's words made me think "he is clearly Leslie's son!!". <br /><br />Thank you for taking the time to share Manny's story. xoMonicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00961649124510051001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-77543270024772620772013-03-31T21:58:45.933-07:002013-03-31T21:58:45.933-07:00What wonderful memories of Manny so many people wi...What wonderful memories of Manny so many people will carry with them. Tears whilst I read it. I wish I had know him.Victoria | Hibiscus Bloemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02937937184875769756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-45432544687136437912013-03-30T07:57:07.496-07:002013-03-30T07:57:07.496-07:00Leslie, This is a beautiful tribute to Manny and t...Leslie, This is a beautiful tribute to Manny and the many people he touched. You can see he was a very kind and gentle man just by looking at his picture.<br />Hugs,<br />SherrySherry @ No Minimalist Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14321374710550709020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-40692229898468521792013-03-29T21:07:14.643-07:002013-03-29T21:07:14.643-07:00As I read about Manny, this quote came to mind.
“...As I read about Manny, this quote came to mind.<br /><br />“Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some people move our souls to dance. They awaken us to a new understanding with the passing whisper of their wisdom. Some people make the sky more beautiful to gaze upon. They stay in our lives for awhile, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same.” <br />― Flavia Weedn<br /><br />You are like that in the lives of your followers. You always leave something to make us think and want to be better people.<br /><br />Happy Easter.Art and Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09070124859845536964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-21755993600410739522013-03-29T16:42:16.856-07:002013-03-29T16:42:16.856-07:00Oh Leslie ~ there are those people who live on in ...Oh Leslie ~ there are those people who live on in our hearts even though we do not see them any more. Patrick's entry into the guestbook shows what a great young man you have raised and I know you are proud. This is a beautiful post ~ sending hugs across the miles. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00933214618325580791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-83190955175634202032013-03-29T13:08:06.223-07:002013-03-29T13:08:06.223-07:00This one brought tears to my eyes as well. What a ...This one brought tears to my eyes as well. What a beautiful tribute to Manny. I've said this before......so happy I found Gwen Moss. The Mark Twain quote is one I'll remember. Thanks for sharing this experience!<br />Wishing you a Happy Easter Weekend.....SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873375271470225199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-92130805076466737902013-03-29T11:14:15.120-07:002013-03-29T11:14:15.120-07:00Oh Leslie,
You made me cry. This post touched th...Oh Leslie,<br /><br />You made me cry. This post touched the very center of my heart. What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful man.<br /><br />blessings,<br />kariannethistlewoodfarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01451238626991674963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-10667955934535317732013-03-29T05:46:56.666-07:002013-03-29T05:46:56.666-07:00Oh, my. I'm crying as I'm reading this. ...Oh, my. I'm crying as I'm reading this. What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful man. Sounds like he was living his life the right way. Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-75578747955789113162013-03-29T01:32:37.028-07:002013-03-29T01:32:37.028-07:00What a warm smiling man and your son has your beau...What a warm smiling man and your son has your beautiful spirit! XxThe Divorced Lady's Companion to Living in Italyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15202093107784073194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-6060860881125901532013-03-28T23:05:19.915-07:002013-03-28T23:05:19.915-07:00What a beautiful tribute to Manny. How wonderful t...What a beautiful tribute to Manny. How wonderful to know he left imprints on the hearts of those who knew him.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-57895901725314651112013-03-28T18:52:01.090-07:002013-03-28T18:52:01.090-07:00Sure made my eyes tear up, he was a great man and ...Sure made my eyes tear up, he was a great man and your son knew it, even after all the years it still touched his heart!Something Nice and Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672141781621068025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-4030012914782162642013-03-28T18:37:36.277-07:002013-03-28T18:37:36.277-07:00This is a very sweet tribute...he sounds like a wo...This is a very sweet tribute...he sounds like a wonderful man...and his kind spirit shines through in his photo!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-32101946198533496922013-03-28T18:04:42.706-07:002013-03-28T18:04:42.706-07:00So heartwarming to hear about how kindness and lov...So heartwarming to hear about how kindness and love never really die and the importance of focusing on others in order to achieve true happiness. Sounds like Manny understood that well. I also think it's wise to think about what our own obituaries will read so that we can live with intention now while we have the chance. mine has been written for many years (someday I may share it).<br /><br />hugs to you and your tender son.<br /><br />michelemichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04147970920141315262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-17842279715114748572013-03-28T16:59:29.695-07:002013-03-28T16:59:29.695-07:00Leslie, This was such a personal and beautifully s...Leslie, This was such a personal and beautifully sentimental post... a loving tribute to a very kind man who touched your family in small but important ways. I'd say that Manny's life was a life well lived!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing through Manny's life the importance of kind acts and personal interaction in this very impersonal world.<br /><br />I was so struck by you sadness as it reminded me that Jesus was sad and frustrated at death for his friend Lazerus! <br /><br />I pray for your family and Manny's. God bless you and comfort you!Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-6874140014335318662013-03-28T16:34:06.626-07:002013-03-28T16:34:06.626-07:00I'm so very touched by this post, by Patrick&#...I'm so very touched by this post, by Patrick's response to the passing of this kind man who once was a constant in his life. Manny was the real deal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-85568149638662247272013-03-28T16:22:32.233-07:002013-03-28T16:22:32.233-07:00Thank you, Leslie. How sad for Manny's family...Thank you, Leslie. How sad for Manny's family, the children of the school and all who knew this wonderful man. And yes, you raised a fine young man. I'm sure two.<br /><br />Have a Blessed Easter :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-55842486966786831252013-03-28T13:39:19.743-07:002013-03-28T13:39:19.743-07:00Such a beautiful memory for a wonderful person ~ m...Such a beautiful memory for a wonderful person ~ made my eyes leak. You can tell how warm and kind he was by his sweet smile and gentle eyes. I think your son is quite a treasure to have been so concerned late at night and leave such a sweet message.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing! We all need to really take the time to "just be" with others.<br /><br />xo<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776584538863129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-54825009800329987432013-03-28T13:35:17.910-07:002013-03-28T13:35:17.910-07:00Manny clearly was a wonderful man and you gave him...Manny clearly was a wonderful man and you gave him a beautiful tribute Leslie!ℳartina @ Northern Nestinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03492503626430263274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-36271256121557100522013-03-28T13:31:37.852-07:002013-03-28T13:31:37.852-07:00So beautiful. I need reminded often that my frien...So beautiful. I need reminded often that my friends and children will remember the time I spent with them not all the projects I accomplished.Sew a Fine Seamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534917822179287644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-19402200722658907272013-03-28T11:09:54.445-07:002013-03-28T11:09:54.445-07:00Manny clearly touched many hearts - proof positive...Manny clearly touched many hearts - proof positive that a gentle smile and a kind word can have a lasting impact. Rest in peace Manny. ... And you Leslie clearly raised a kind, caring and sensitive son!Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14197078418514604572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5028673509424034947.post-37516133877334749832013-03-28T11:03:37.591-07:002013-03-28T11:03:37.591-07:00This was beautiful, I cried reading it.
Wonderfu...This was beautiful, I cried reading it. <br /><br />Wonderful when someone touches lives just by being a particular way.<br /><br />It reminded me of someone local to me who didn't work but who spent a lot of time walking around & would always greet everyone - he was known throughout north London where I live for this greeting which was the same whoever he was talking to. He passed away last year....I was told about this by someone who just mentioned it in passing, when she told a group of us we all knew exactly who he was even though we all knew him from different locations & different years. The other day I was on Facebook & saw that a friend had mentioned him, it's quite incredible how many people he knew.<br /><br />You wrote this beautifully Leslie and it says much for your son that he went online & wrote such lovely words. I am sure Manny's family will receive many such stories.<br /><br />Have a lovely East week-end Xx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07435722126028910012noreply@blogger.com