Author Merrillee Whren & A Place to Call Home
My guest today is a friend Merrillee Whren and she has a story to tell, a new book to share and one to give away! So don’t forget to leave a comment. Here’s Merrillee:
Three Strong Women
“There are any number of strong women in our family. I’d like to mention three today with an emphasis on my mother-in-law, Mary Whren, who passed away this past December. She was strong for her family and herself, as she fought against many health issues in her last days.
I believe my two daughters inherited their strength, in part, from their Grandma Whren. My older daughter battles Crohn’s disease, but she doesn’t let the disease keep her from leading a busy and fulfilling life. My younger daughter juggles family and work while she travels away from home for her job. My daughters loved their grandmother, as did all who knew her.
A Poem about a Grandma by a Granddaughter
Here is a glimpse into my mother-in-law’s life in a poem written by my younger daughter.
“Whether you knew Mary as sister, mother, aunt, Gram or friend
It certainly didn’t matter as her love knew no end.
There are so many stores and loving memories to be shared
It will never be a wonder of just how much she cared.
From bridge, to poker, to rummy of any kind
There wasn’t a card game that Mary wouldn’t find.
Always the life of the party
A laugh so fun and hearty
The love and light of her sons, granddaughters and family
She loved us all so lavishly
Mary will never be forgotten, just like her Irish roots
Now, reunited in heaven, May you Rest in Peace, Goots.”
In case you are wondering about that last word, Goots was Mary’s nickname—a strong name for a strong woman.
Merrillee’s New Book:
To purchase, click here. A Place to Call Home
BLURB:
Molly Finnerty, the heroine of my latest book, A Place to Call Home, also has Irish roots. She is strong as she works to help abused women, but she grows stronger when she finally learns to forgive herself.
QUESTION: Do you ever find it hard to forgive yourself for something you’ve done? Why?”–Merrillee
Website: http://www.merrilleewhren.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/MerrilleeWhren.Author
BOOK GIVEAWAY
Don’t forget to leave a comment. Merrillee has asked you a question.
Forgiveness is something we discuss often here. WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS–WHAT MAKES FORGIVENESS SO IMPORTANT?”–Lyn
