tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post5951640854100885190..comments2024-03-02T08:37:05.316-08:00Comments on flowers on my table: Angel of Thanksgivingflowers on my tablehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11134447944633072349noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-18287002519777785632012-07-20T09:27:08.704-07:002012-07-20T09:27:08.704-07:00Linda,
What a wonderful thank you from you to you...Linda,<br /><br />What a wonderful thank you from you to your mother, how touching to see it! I would love to know what is happening to the Thanksgiving charity that was established in conjunction with it.<br /><br />This is Tatiana, the senior advisor for the Thanks-Giving Foundation which runs Thanks-Giving Square. Give us an update. Your mother was a true, exceotional, thankful person.Tatianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690937206267202971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-82618400043684255942012-05-02T05:54:51.766-07:002012-05-02T05:54:51.766-07:00Beautiful post...It inspires me.
Send Flowers Pak...Beautiful post...It inspires me.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.send-gifts-to-pakistan.com" rel="nofollow">Send Flowers Pakistan</a><br /><a href="http://www.pakistangifts.net" rel="nofollow">Send Flowers Pakistan</a><br /><a href="http://www.karachigifts.net" rel="nofollow">Send Flowers Pakistan</a>Waseemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616982150624710742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-45118645822929025252011-11-30T14:50:50.900-08:002011-11-30T14:50:50.900-08:00Linda, the story of your mother and the Angel of T...Linda, the story of your mother and the Angel of Thanksgiving has reached <a href="http://www.facebook.com/grannymar#!/rrajgopaul" rel="nofollow">India</a>.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.grannymar.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Grannymar </a>grannymarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032672459591738269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-55976023896728138822011-11-29T02:08:23.415-08:002011-11-29T02:08:23.415-08:00Thank you Linda for this wonderful post. I featur...Thank you Linda for this wonderful post. I featured the Angel on my blog on Sunday. Thanks to visiting your blog, I have this morning written about the REAL angel - your mother. <a href="http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2011/11/29/nuala-with-the-hula-continued/" rel="nofollow">What an inspiration she was</a>!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.grannymar.com/blog/" rel="nofollow">Grannymar</a>grannymarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032672459591738269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-63125362614735460712011-11-26T10:21:01.652-08:002011-11-26T10:21:01.652-08:00Linda, I have always loved this; it's wonderfu...Linda, I have always loved this; it's wonderful to find out some of the story behind it. What an amazing legacy to leave for you all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-16148030867336159182011-11-21T05:37:53.856-08:002011-11-21T05:37:53.856-08:00I think this sculpture is rather beautiful, i had ...I think this sculpture is rather beautiful, i had never heard of it before, a lovely tribute to your dear Mum also Linda.LindyLouMachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282788551449445133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-25003630248015401752011-11-18T02:36:48.250-08:002011-11-18T02:36:48.250-08:00It is really really beautiful. What an incredible ...It is really really beautiful. What an incredible story and woman! XOLauraTravel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-3626885078821854212011-11-17T11:37:21.085-08:002011-11-17T11:37:21.085-08:00What a lovely story. Your mother must have been a...What a lovely story. Your mother must have been a strong and determined woman, what a great heritage for her grandchildren.scrumptious dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01419573938670000694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-91473654046835672532011-11-17T08:44:35.625-08:002011-11-17T08:44:35.625-08:00Beautiful post and such a wonderful dream come tru...Beautiful post and such a wonderful dream come true. Inspiring!<br />Hugs,<br />ZuzuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-447164752457217952011-11-15T23:30:18.156-08:002011-11-15T23:30:18.156-08:00Dear Linda,
What a beautiful post and tribute to ...Dear Linda,<br /><br />What a beautiful post and tribute to your mother. She must have been a special person holding onto her dream all those years. The statue is beautiful. It's sort of gracious and I like the light from below shining on it. It's good people in Belfast have a place to go to and pray thanks.<br /><br />You asked me if I am a vegetarian. I am not, but I enjoy vegetarian cooking now and then :-)<br /><br />Wish you a lovely wednesday! From a cold and frosty Holland,<br /><br />Madelief xMadeliefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05906326152435858221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-45532128922446870542011-11-15T20:20:53.836-08:002011-11-15T20:20:53.836-08:00I know you are proud of your mother's accompli...I know you are proud of your mother's accomplishment. If everyone could live out the values of thanksgiving your mother had the world would turn around. What a tribute to her this sculpture is.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09559612002837383953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-69061892299712592212011-11-15T20:04:10.433-08:002011-11-15T20:04:10.433-08:00Hello Linda
Such a lovely story. It's great t...Hello Linda<br /><br />Such a lovely story. It's great to hear accounts of people who persevere - especially when motivated by love, faith and hope. What a fabulous legacy to have left behind!Karen vdDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15191932074794636959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-7547404953479056442011-11-15T13:41:06.909-08:002011-11-15T13:41:06.909-08:00Thank you Lind for your visit, nice to know about ...Thank you Lind for your visit, nice to know about you.<br /><br />Hugs<br /><br />Ceciliadesde my ventanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03777932365310383165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-44374030744646094702011-11-15T10:05:53.164-08:002011-11-15T10:05:53.164-08:00What a wonderful story Linda, you must be so proud...What a wonderful story Linda, you must be so proud of your Mum and what she achieved. It is a lovely statue and I agree with Abby and Wendz, far prettier than our Angel of the North!<br />Julie xThe Cloth Shedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06160123563436297753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-7541801208505335502011-11-15T09:34:33.432-08:002011-11-15T09:34:33.432-08:00A special lady, your Mum. Apart from anything else...A special lady, your Mum. Apart from anything else, how very tenacious she must have been - sixteen years!! Lesser people would have thrown in the towel. (Myself included.) Faith of that depth and strength is far more powerful than we can imagine.<br /><br />And I agree with Abby - the statue is far more beautiful than the Angel of the North.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14257653410136495378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-86622098532746298962011-11-15T09:14:42.276-08:002011-11-15T09:14:42.276-08:00Oh my goodness Linda, this is wonderful!
As my fat...Oh my goodness Linda, this is wonderful!<br />As my father was Irish, I wanted to learn more about this. And there on youtube is a video of your amazing Mum telling her story! Your heart must burst with pride every time you see the 'Angel'. I am glad you wrote this post, so that more people can see what your dear Mum achieved. The Angel of Thanksgiving is such a beautiful piece of art, and for what it must mean to the people of Belfast too.<br />I apologise to Antony Gormley if he is reading this, but I do prefer The Angel of Thanksgiving to the Angel of the North... although when someone climbed all 20 metres up it to drape a giant Newcastle United shirt around it, I did think it looked a bit better! :)<br />Thanks for your visit and lovely comments. I still have not seen the film. My son came home from Uni sick, so I stayed home to look after him. Looks like I may have to put the DVD on Santa's list :)<br />Love Abby xxRDA Pony Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03863790978890974507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-12403593654885205592011-11-15T04:12:56.422-08:002011-11-15T04:12:56.422-08:00Good Morning Today dear Linda
I understand how yo...Good Morning Today dear Linda<br /><br />I understand how you felt when you posted this personal news. I can assure you did the right thing in telling this beautiful piece of good news. In a world where the media headlines are mostly horrific and dark with depressing headlines, I firmly believe that we must share more and all good news. I believe that in shining the light on you mother's courage you are giving others permission to also do go. I also feel one never knows the full extent of the joy, hope and love this portrays to passers by. Your mother gave of her time and she persisted and defeated many obstacles in this brave, continuous journey to bring goodness to Belfast and all who visit.<br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-27750789473049313062011-11-15T03:57:24.048-08:002011-11-15T03:57:24.048-08:00That's beautiful. I hope you are well.That's beautiful. I hope you are well.Leigh Powell Hineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271217245421014771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-44357410474876014812011-11-15T03:54:29.681-08:002011-11-15T03:54:29.681-08:00Hello Linda!! You have a beautiful blog! lovely im...Hello Linda!! You have a beautiful blog! lovely images!<br /><br />kisses<br />CristinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-67829319527198751962011-11-15T02:36:34.837-08:002011-11-15T02:36:34.837-08:00Such a moving story of the Angel of Thanksgiving. ...Such a moving story of the Angel of Thanksgiving. How wonderful that your amazing mother was able to bring this about, and what a wonderful legacy. I think the Angel is really beautiful and inspiring. (And I do love the amusing local names too, such creative humour there, my favourite kind!) Thanks for sharing the Angel of Thanksgiving with us this week, Linda. Have a happy week.<br />Helen xHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-65214631030641162192011-11-15T02:04:28.940-08:002011-11-15T02:04:28.940-08:00Linda, your mother must have been a wonderful pers...Linda, your mother must have been a wonderful person. Would would we have done without our mums? I still find it so hard to believe that my mum has gone and that I will never see her again!<br /><br />I love The Angel... you must be so proud of your Mum! <br /><br />Thank you for sharing this.<br /><br />This year will be the first time in a while I'm not going to be in NY for Thanksgiving. <br /><br />Ciao<br /><br />ANNA<br />XAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15531642906387702641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-83027055634578721102011-11-15T01:29:59.049-08:002011-11-15T01:29:59.049-08:00I have had to wipe away a tear before being able t...I have had to wipe away a tear before being able to write this Linda. <br />This story is so sad, beautiful, optimistic and so very, very personal. It is a testimony to the way that one person's vision and determination can unite a whole community in a symbolic expression of thanks.<br /><br />I understand why you are so proud of your mother. <br /><br />AnnaAnna at the Doll Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18282617177491266907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-40291039492751958372011-11-15T01:16:02.498-08:002011-11-15T01:16:02.498-08:00Wow!I pass the sculpture many times and didn't...Wow!I pass the sculpture many times and didn't know anything of its history! Thanks for sharing such a personal and moving story. CxCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03201036278616877565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-46747114648240712122011-11-15T01:00:39.559-08:002011-11-15T01:00:39.559-08:00How wonderful, and what a fabulous achievement, I ...How wonderful, and what a fabulous achievement, I love the statue too it has such hope and movement...a beautiful memory to of your mom, and mom's are so special aren't they xxxxSea Angelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17465151079231928631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3304388415638240944.post-46289137139296280062011-11-15T00:45:44.706-08:002011-11-15T00:45:44.706-08:00Hello Linda:
This post has really touched our hear...Hello Linda:<br />This post has really touched our hearts, dearest Linda. The 'Angel of Thanksgiving' is such a beautiful work of art. For us it is a symbol of hope, freedom of spirit and a belief that people of every persuasion can surely be bonded in Love.<br /><br />Your mother was clearly a strong person and an inspirational role model for your family in particular and clearly many others in Belfast and beyond. It must give you all such a lift to see 'her' statue every time you pass nearby.<br /><br />We feel honoured and uplifted to know of your mother via you. In his work, Andy Scott has so perfectly made a concrete reality of what your mother wished to express. It lives on to inspire others, just as we are sure, your mother would have wished.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com