tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post4592988649941466724..comments2024-03-28T05:11:15.109-04:00Comments on Avid Reader's Musings: World Book Night 2014Melissa (Avid Reader)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-21069430793770359592014-05-15T15:53:43.440-04:002014-05-15T15:53:43.440-04:00Mark M. Redfearn - It really was the perfect spot!...Mark M. Redfearn - It really was the perfect spot! Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-42173020136201448122014-05-12T20:48:08.755-04:002014-05-12T20:48:08.755-04:00Thank you for this from-the-heart post. I know whe...Thank you for this from-the-heart post. I know where I'll hand out my books next year: at the local hospital. Brilliant idea!Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642085862056313872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-33023901095836577272014-05-12T11:08:15.066-04:002014-05-12T11:08:15.066-04:00Jillian - Aww, thanks! I'm so grateful that I ...Jillian - Aww, thanks! I'm so grateful that I had parents who encouraged my reading from a very young age! Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-63989164346881187682014-05-10T05:04:59.911-04:002014-05-10T05:04:59.911-04:00Just beautiful, Melissa. I read this when you post...Just beautiful, Melissa. I read this when you posted it and even retweeted it, but haven't gotten the chance to leave a comment. I am so sure your mother would be so proud having someone like you! You've been an awesome person in this community, and have shared so much enthusiasm for something we all love.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07629286727932554109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-13863681208004382352014-05-08T19:27:35.311-04:002014-05-08T19:27:35.311-04:00Wow, what a beautiful tribute to your mother. Book...Wow, what a beautiful tribute to your mother. Books have always been a source of great comfort to me, and I love the idea of sharing that gift with others who are facing a challenging time in their lives.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-40318464420600190532014-05-06T01:43:46.747-04:002014-05-06T01:43:46.747-04:00<3 <3 <3<3 <3 <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-78787065334867926592014-05-05T16:22:46.600-04:002014-05-05T16:22:46.600-04:00That is an AWESOME World Book Night story. Thank y...That is an AWESOME World Book Night story. Thank you so so so so much for sharing it with us. I'm sure everyone that received a book had their day made just a little better. Hugs for you! Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220718933942181809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-6419039312698817932014-05-05T07:18:58.280-04:002014-05-05T07:18:58.280-04:00Thank you guys for all of your kind words. You guy...Thank you guys for all of your kind words. You guys are the best! I felt so honored to be part of WBN and I can't wait to participate again. Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-16369767899026603802014-05-03T08:13:34.481-04:002014-05-03T08:13:34.481-04:00Wow, Melissa...there are no words.Wow, Melissa...there are no words.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-9061983948519754812014-05-03T04:42:38.539-04:002014-05-03T04:42:38.539-04:00Thanks so much for sharing your WBN post. I love t...Thanks so much for sharing your WBN post. I love that you went back to the hospital to hand out books. I can relate to what you had to go through while your mom was there. My dad was in hospital for 6 months - the difference was I was in my 30s!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-14489921440906829452014-05-02T15:45:39.362-04:002014-05-02T15:45:39.362-04:00oh, what a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharin...oh, what a beautiful tribute. Thank you for sharing this and the books and for being my friend. {{hugs}}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-81286824333168702472014-05-02T10:35:29.762-04:002014-05-02T10:35:29.762-04:00Beautiful post, Melissa, and what a wonderful trib...Beautiful post, Melissa, and what a wonderful tribute to your mom. I can only imagine what your family has gone through, but I'm sure your mom would be thrilled to know you're promoting books and a love of literacy to this day! <3Meg @ write meg!https://www.blogger.com/profile/15837479897570974834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-71308663033462525532014-05-02T10:08:30.117-04:002014-05-02T10:08:30.117-04:00Melissa, I think this has to be the best post you ...Melissa, I think this has to be the best post you have done. I loved what you did and I'm sure your Mom would have also. I too spent long periods of time at St. Vincent's when my father in law was ill. Sadly he passed away form cancer in 2004.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16696656970485239404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-51237883889296237102014-05-02T07:48:50.954-04:002014-05-02T07:48:50.954-04:00Tears for breakfast here as well. Your mom did a ...Tears for breakfast here as well. Your mom did a great job.anniebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17728598854622972187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-55536443670749530332014-05-02T07:16:28.719-04:002014-05-02T07:16:28.719-04:00Melissa, your post made me tear up. Your mom would...Melissa, your post made me tear up. Your mom would be very proud of you. HUGS(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8481406859587493585.post-11913838197866034552014-05-02T06:57:05.460-04:002014-05-02T06:57:05.460-04:00What a wonderful way to honor your mother! Thank ...What a wonderful way to honor your mother! Thank you for sharing something so beautiful and personal. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com