The Story Behind…
I posted a blog last night which seems to have ruffled a few feathers. Now I will attempt to tell the story behind it. It was written in memory of a friend who passed away just recently. She was one of the many seniors who had been shunted aside and forgotten by society. Web spinning was one of her favorite phrases.
She married quite young, just out of high school. The children came quickly. Six of them. Her husband played no part in raising them. He was too busy making his mark on the world to be bothered by house or home. That was her job
She did it all…on the meager budget he allowed her. Never complaining, just doing. When she was 59, he left her. She was too damned old for him. So he moved on to a younger woman (who in turn left him for a younger man).
She buried four of those children before her own end came. The two remaining had turned their backs on her and didn’t even attend her funeral. So like their father in so many ways.
She never complained about what life had handed her. She maintained her independence throughout her years. Never asking for help or charity of any kind. Died in her sleep in her tiny apartment. Alone, but happy. No great story. No fantastic, heartwarming anecdotes. Just quiet simplicity.
This one’s for you, Claire Lemy!
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You’re singing my song. I buried my only child and her sons five years ago. My husband 28 years ago and my boyfriend 11 years ago. Yes I too am alone, but my friends love me for my sense of humor and altruism. Good one!
Such a tragic life your friend lived. I think posting this info makes the other blog more understandable. It is sad that many wonderful people live hard lives without anyone knowing. Most likely all her hard work went unnoticed. She was seen as the bad person because she had to be the one to handle the hard day to day part, not the living free doing what I want part. It is good of you to keep her story alive. Losing your children is true heartache. Leafofgold, my heart goes out to you as well. But so glad you have friends that make your life better. All we can do is make the best of what is given to us.
U know Jackie av been chatting online 21 years now av seen a lot av made some gr8 pals and av also lost a few terriffic pals both sexes but ur story has moved me to tears what a life she sounds a wonderful lady I dont know ur beliefs nor am I asking but am sure she is in heaven or as some say in a better place god bless her. Her man in my opion is the loser, for a guy who has been thru a lot am really moved by this
Jackie, what a beautiful post and tribute to your friend. This is a very moving blog. Maybe somehow this will make others , stop and reflect , before they write on blogs. To stop and think about the person who took the time to write down their thoughts and emotions.
Thank you for sharing with us all. xx
What a wonderful explanation about a lady who never complained and had a heart of kindness and caring
Very moving blog indeed. Too bad not everybody can adopt your friend’s attitude. When they’re hurt, they set out to hurt other people. Bless your heart Paddy for not bailing out when the going is so tough for you and choosing to always be chipper. You have every reason to be bitter, Leaf, but you’ve chosen to be altruistic. Bless you.