Look for the beginning of the story in yesterday’s post.
My Mom inherited this very same honesty gene. I’ve never had to wonder what my Mom thinks about things. A couple of months after the birth of one of my babies she came for a visit. During her stay I put on a bright blue blouse rather than my normal t-shirt uniform, knowing she would like it. And notice it she did. “Esther,” says she, “that is a beautiful color, but I hadn’t even noticed you had such a big stomach until you put on that shirt!” Ha. Ha! Mom, bless her. She truly was just trying to help me out.
Soon after that she was walking by me at church when she said, “Esther, in that dress no one would know you had any rolls!” The shock on my face and the laughter that followed totally took her off guard. She was just giving me a compliment, after all. In her defense I had probably been complaining about those rolls she was referring to, but I got a kick out of it.
My mom is the same way and I really appreciate the honesty.
“Mom’s say the darndest things!” lol
I am sorry to hear about your husband’s grandfather. I will be praying for your family in this time of loss. I look forward to you posting some stories about him, remembering who he was and what he meant to you all.
God Bless.
Of course it was no such thing as an insult or a criticism. Nobody has a flat stomach right after they have a baby. And yes, you were complaining about it, so I was complimenting the dress. But I’m glad you get a kick out of whatever I say.
A child who thinks his or her parents are funny is definitely better than a child who can only criticise his or her parents … Most people take what others say about them way too personally – we may as well laugh. It’s the most sure way of keeping relationships whole!
I have a sister who is like this. Don’t ask her anything you don’t want to know about honestly.
I like your Mom’s comment she truly is just very honest.
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My mom’s the opposite! She’s never wants to hurt anyone’s feelings. 🙂
Esther’s mom does not want to hurt anyone’s feelings, but I guess she is dense about what might do so. Fortunately, her children understand her.
oh that’s so funny. Sounds like things I would say. Thinking they sound nice and complimenting until they come out.