tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post2593863891436300745..comments2023-10-08T21:51:28.284-07:00Comments on Magnolias and Men M/M Romance With a Southern Accent: Why I Am a PFLAG AllyEden Wintershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-39551317931205291752014-11-20T13:33:31.008-08:002014-11-20T13:33:31.008-08:00Hugs to you. It's hard not seeing your kids, p...Hugs to you. It's hard not seeing your kids, particularly at the holidays. But it does my heart good to see them and know they're happy and living their own lives. I'm so proud of them. They grew up believing "It's the person, not color, gender, religion or anything else. It's who they are that's important." I was so proud when they told me that. Eden Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-7731199798443145352014-11-20T09:28:09.508-08:002014-11-20T09:28:09.508-08:00I remember my nephew bringing this lovely young la...I remember my nephew bringing this lovely young lady to Christmas dinner at my house one year because she wasn't able to make it home for Christmas and he didn't want her to spend the holidays alone. Turned out that she was going to spend a lot of Christmas's with our family. They've been married for a number of years now and have two beautiful children. They truly were just friends and he was performing a simple act of kindness towards a friend at the time. <br /><br />My son's partner actually lived with us for a number of years and now it's her and her mom as well as some family and friends who live close by giving my kid love and support. I don't regret one moment of letting T live with us. We came to realize that she really was meant to be part of our family, she was the missing piece to our puzzle. I truly believe that you get back in this world what you give to it. <br /><br />PFLAG has been invaluable to my son. He and his partner sought them out before my husband and I even knew we would be moving out of the area. It's such an excellent support group not just for the LGBTQ community but for anyone who wants to truly understand and be supportive. It's just really hard for me because this is my first year ever that I won't be able to be with my kids at Christmas time, so thanks for letting me ramble on, it helps.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670150028377277527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-47140247898304058952014-11-19T17:05:21.910-08:002014-11-19T17:05:21.910-08:00My son is in the military, and the first year he&#...My son is in the military, and the first year he'd ever been away from home he was faced with spending Christmas alone, on base. A local family took him in. Although he wasn't with his own family, he wasn't alone. There are good hearts out there, and I'll treat anyone else's child like I'd want them to treat mine. Yes, there's good people out there. I try to be one of them. <br /><br />If he doesn't already, tell your son to introduce himself the local PFLAG group if he has one. They can be that "family away from home." And they have valuable information about local events and happenings. I love my group. Eden Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-38905418426941806412014-11-19T13:45:27.751-08:002014-11-19T13:45:27.751-08:00Thank you. I am the mother of one of those childre...Thank you. I am the mother of one of those children and because I can't always be with my son, my husband and I live several hundred miles away. I rely on the hope that there are people like you near so that should he need help and I can't get to him time there will be good hearts there for him until I can. When I see things like this it helps because I feel like it's a reminder that my faith is not misplaced.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670150028377277527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-36110191749440801852014-11-12T15:32:13.120-08:002014-11-12T15:32:13.120-08:00Hugs, and same here. Hugs, and same here. Eden Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-59039812820344242072014-11-12T04:58:38.089-08:002014-11-12T04:58:38.089-08:00oh, Eden, your post almost moved me to tears. I...oh, Eden, your post almost moved me to tears. I'm honored to be your friend, really. Felizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08792310191812763947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-36929540318290858872014-11-11T18:55:28.258-08:002014-11-11T18:55:28.258-08:00Hi, Lynn! Thanks for dropping by. I've been me...Hi, Lynn! Thanks for dropping by. I've been meaning to say this for a while, and encourage others to join their local chapters. Eden Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-82508586439711235002014-11-11T18:53:29.634-08:002014-11-11T18:53:29.634-08:00Perfect! Perfect! lynn lorenzhttp://www.lynnlorenz.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-63679637248953858902014-11-11T18:05:10.685-08:002014-11-11T18:05:10.685-08:00Love you too, my friend. Love you too, my friend. Eden Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-25277817609876049432014-11-11T18:04:58.178-08:002014-11-11T18:04:58.178-08:00Hugs, sis. Hugs, sis. Eden Wintershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325723874232660290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-30878709741160549982014-11-11T18:03:08.237-08:002014-11-11T18:03:08.237-08:00and that's why I love you so very much, dear f...and that's why I love you so very much, dear friendLena Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598473302061399248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6343625925902939495.post-60022639699405694492014-11-11T18:02:14.324-08:002014-11-11T18:02:14.324-08:00Eden,
You are one of the most amazing people I kno...Eden,<br />You are one of the most amazing people I know. You have quietly (and at times not so quietly) shaped your world with love and acceptance. <br />You are an inspiration to all who know you and I'm grateful to call you my friend. Your goodness shines through in everything you say and do.<br />Your tattoo says: Be The Change You Want To See In The World... well my friend you succeeded you are that change. <br /> I adore you... sister of my heart. <br />Hugs, Z.Z.Allorahttp://www.zallorabooks.comnoreply@blogger.com