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July 29, 2003 - "A Special Kind of Love"
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Nell writes a wonderful and unique story that I know many of us can relate to. This articulate 72 year-old shares a reminder of how love comes in many different forms, but how important showing and telling our children can be! Send Nell lots of welcoming emails to our online family!
"A Special Kind of Love"
by Nell M. Berry
I guess you had to be born before the 1940's to know what I mean about a special kind of love.
My mother and father were both born in the late 1800's and they were of an era when people in their particular part of the country, did not demonstrate their feelings too often. When they did it was almost imperceptible.
I remember once when I was about eight or nine years old, I came home from school one afternoon and asked my Mom if I could attend a movie which was being shown at the Library. Now, we lived on the East side of the river, which was not the best part of town. But in order to get to the Library, we had to walk across town and then across the bridge into the main part of the town before turning on Main Street and walking another block or two to reach the Library. This was quite a distance for an eight or nine year old.
Naturally my Mother said "No". I begged and pleaded and she didn't budge an inch. Finally in rebellion, I said, "I'm going." She warned me what would happen when I got home. But I was determined to go see the movie.
So, off I went to the Library. I can't even tell you what the movie was about, because I was so worried that when I got home my Dad was going to give me the beating of my life.
I arrived home just at dusk, not quite dark, but so close you could barely tell the difference.
I began to beg my Mom not to let my Dad whip me. I had seen him give whippings and I didn't want any. Not that he was a child beater. But he made a believer out me.
He never did give me a whipping, but I was so afraid he was going to I never did anything like that again.
That was a special kind of love. They loved me enough not to allow me to do things that would be potentially harmful to me.
I don't remember either my Mom or Dad ever embracing me and telling me they loved me. However, one day, my father took me to town with him and when we were crossing the street in front of the bank, we met an old friend.
My Dad said the usual helloes, how are you, etc. Then he put his arm around my shoulders and said "This is my baby."
That was the closest thing to an embrace and affectionate hug my Dad ever gave me. It was also the closest he ever came to saying he loved me.
But it was a special kind of love. He didn't have to tell us kids that he loved us, we knew it.
However, I do not advocate parents being this distant from their children.
That was the way my father and mother were raised, and they didn't know how to show their love and affection. But children need that show of affection and to be told they are loved often.
As a result of my parents seemingly cold and distant ways toward me, I was unable to show my love and affection to our children. Therefore, it was hard on them. They had a difficult time with that.
So, please parents, show your love and affection for your children. They will reward you for it after they are grown and have children of their own.
Nell M. Berry copyright 2003
nmberry@mcmsys.com
I am 72 years old. I have a husband, of 53 years. Together we have four children, two girls and two boys. They have given us nine grandchildren. My husband likewise is 72, he is retired and loves to go fishing and duckhunting. I love to write poetry/songs and short stories. My pastime is my computer. I also crochet baby blankets for a ministry called Children of The Heart.
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The Letter Box:
Oh Pamela! Your story of Billy just grabbed my heart! He sounds a lot like my Uncle Ry, who lost his wife after only two years of marriage. He never remarried and never wanted to. That man truly loved the love of his life and she stayed in his heart for the rest of it. He was "crusty" on the outside, but soft as a teddy bear once you got to know him. Thank you for sharing this story - I loved it!
Sharon Mills, MS
Dear 2theheart,
"Just an Old Cowboy" would be a great one for the book! In fact, I am voting for it today! Pamela Blaine wrote a beautiful piece about a man that should be remembered.
God bless you, Joyce
2theheart,
Thank you for such uplifting stories. Especially the story of Billy - which was beautiful. I look forward to 2theheart and have fallen in love with your web site and all the treasures there! Sincerely, Seriatta in India
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