Comments on: Greta Hamsher Murphy, 1924-2006

By: cfrost

cfrost — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 05:00:25 +0000

Pam & Jane
My condolences. Lost my mother of about the same age a couple years ago. It hurts like having a limb avulsed. Hospice did make things much easier on all of us during the last year though.
Folks, the work the Hospice people do is invaluable. Support them.

By: Enzymer

Enzymer — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 04:32:21 +0000

Pam & Jane
Condolances to you both. Your mother Greta sounds like she was a really spunky lady. I wish I could have known her.

Your descriptions remind me of my Granny, who raised 6 kids in the dust bowl and sent them all through college. Even though the family was living in a chicken coop for a while. She was a piece of work. Funny, religious and tough as nails. She intimidated my brother (the farmer) into going to college & finishing even though he couldn’t see that he needed it.
“Your grandfather & I went bankrupt farming, you could too. Don’t you think you should have some thing in reserve? By the way I understand you’ve inherited the family arthritis. How long will you be able to farm?….” After a couple years of that he went to college and got a B.S. with endorsements outside of agriculture.

I’ve lived in New Orleans & learned to cook some of my favorites (stuffed mirlitons, oyster dressing…) But sometime soon I’ll dredge up Granny’s Plum pudding recipe. Guaranteed to clog your arteries. But so good. At least if your a real WASP like me.

By: FireDrew

FireDrew — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:19:57 +0000

Jane, I am truly sorry you are going through the death of your mother.

By: GottaLaff

GottaLaff — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:03:10 +0000

“Rambling” is really just speaking from the heart and letting the words come out freely. That is a gift. So ramble on, and know that, speaking from the heart, I believe what you wrote was beautifully worded and very warmly embraced by all of us. Hugs.

By: Cindy Gilroy

Cindy Gilroy — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 01:45:15 +0000

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom last year and she is the person who taught me almost everything I know about caring about people and politics. I miss my mom every single day and I wish I had her here to talk with her about what is happening today. Thank you for your website and thank you for sharing your personal thoughts. May God Bless!

By: Tina

Tina — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 23:33:06 +0000

Dear Jane and Pam,

I am heartbroken over the news of your mother’s passing. It’s been many years, but seeing her picture, it seems like yesterday. What a woman.

Thoughts are with you both and with Greta.

Tina

By: Oaktown

Oaktown — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 22:22:02 +0000

Pam,

Your mother was obviously loved. Condolences to you and your family.

By: David

David — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:49:53 +0000

Much love and prayers to you. Your mother was a wonderful person and will always be remembered fondly.

By: Batocchio

Batocchio — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 20:06:18 +0000

A lovely remembrance. Best wishes.

By: tejanarusa

tejanarusa — Sun, 25 Jun 2006 19:28:44 +0000

epu’d, no doubt, but in case Pam or Jane reads this: adding my condolences on the loss of your mother, and best wishes for the recovery process to come. It sounds like it was what used to be called “a good death,” for you and for her, with her family gathered roundt to comfort her.
I missed the news because I was internet-less all week while visiting my own 87-yr. old mother, helping her sort out some personal business decisions and driving her places she can’t get to on her own. She made a lot of references to the time when I’ll be sorting through her papers and belongings “after she’s gone”, as if it might be next week. She, too, has her faculties, but is getting more frail.
I know you feel the love from all the Firedoggies who regularly visit here. just sorry mine was late.