{"id":4214,"date":"2013-04-22T03:00:32","date_gmt":"2013-04-22T03:00:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/booksbylyncote.com\/SWBS\/?p=4214"},"modified":"2013-04-22T03:05:49","modified_gmt":"2013-04-22T03:05:49","slug":"author-merrillee-whren-a-place-to-call-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/booksbylyncote.com\/SWBS\/author-shares-story-of-strong-woman\/author-merrillee-whren-a-place-to-call-home","title":{"rendered":"Author Merrillee Whren & A Place to Call Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

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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:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Three Strong Women<\/h2>\n

“There are any number of strong women in our family. I\u2019d 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I believe my two daughters inherited their strength, in part, from their Grandma Whren. My older daughter battles Crohn\u2019s disease, but she doesn\u2019t 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A Poem about a Grandma by a Granddaughter<\/h2>\n

Here is a glimpse into my mother-in-law\u2019s life in a poem written by my younger daughter.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhether you knew Mary as sister, mother, aunt, Gram or friend<\/strong><\/p>\n

It certainly didn\u2019t matter as her love knew no end.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are so many stores and loving memories to be shared<\/strong><\/p>\n

It will never be a wonder of just how much she cared.<\/strong><\/p>\n

From bridge, to poker, to rummy of any kind<\/strong><\/p>\n

There wasn\u2019t a card game that Mary wouldn\u2019t find.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Always the life of the party<\/strong><\/p>\n

A laugh so fun and hearty<\/strong><\/p>\n

The love and light of her sons, granddaughters and family<\/strong><\/p>\n

She loved us all so lavishly<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mary will never be forgotten, just like her Irish roots<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, reunited in heaven, May you Rest in Peace, Goots.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

In case you are wondering about that last word, Goots was Mary\u2019s nickname\u2014a strong name for a strong woman.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Merrillee’s New Book:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/h2>\n

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\n To purchase, click here. A Place to Call Home<\/a>\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

BLURB:
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Molly Finnerty, the heroine of my latest book, A Place to Call Home,<\/em> 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

QUESTION: Do you ever find it hard to forgive yourself for something you\u2019ve done? Why?”–Merrillee<\/strong><\/p>\n

Website: http:\/\/www.merrilleewhren.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FB: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MerrilleeWhren.Author<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

BOOK GIVEAWAY<\/h2>\n

Don’t forget to leave a comment. Merrillee has asked you a question. <\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Forgiveness is something we discuss often here. WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS–WHAT MAKES FORGIVENESS SO IMPORTANT?”–Lyn
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