Comments on: Lilian Madan Gamble – A Son’s Eulogy For His Mom

By: POOVANESH PATHER

POOVANESH PATHER — Tue, 05 May 2020 17:57:17 +0000

You truly honored your mom with this beautiful eulogy. In my culture, there is no such opportunity to honor our loved ones. I was only able to pay tribute in this way to my mom 10 years after her death when I started my blog. I would advise anyone faced with the pain of loss and grief to start a journal to help them cope.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:30:59 +0000

In reply to Diana Roca. I had never heard that story before. My mom loved Christmas and loved showcasing her love by sharing gifts that were filled with thought and love for everyone. Thank you for sharing that wonderful memory, Diana. She always loved you and we have loved going through her pictures of both of you from a younger time!

By: Diana Roca

Diana Roca — Fri, 01 May 2020 22:01:37 +0000

Dear Eric,
I went to your parents’ first apt. in New Orleans for a Christmas honeymoon once. Your folks were in Virginia and their apt. was going to be empty over the holidays. We arrived not expecting full Christmas splendor. The halls had been decked and gifts for our new home were under the tree. You got that right! Lili was good with gifts.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 03:19:41 +0000

In reply to Aditi Sharma. Thank you Aditi for your kind words about my mother, Lilian Gamble! Your right, her inspiration for The Bucket List Project hopefully is trickling down into the hopes and dreams of so many other people's bucket lists!

By: Aditi Sharma

Aditi Sharma — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 02:44:12 +0000

Very sorry to hear about your deep loss – please accept my heartfelt condolences. By inspiring you to explore the world on all these bucket list adventures, she in a way touched the lives of so many read your posts. Sending prayers to you and your family through this difficult time. Thank you for sharing this beautiful, inspirational tribute.

By: Nart at Cooking with Nart

Nart at Cooking with Nart — Thu, 30 Apr 2020 00:51:16 +0000

This is so beautiful, Eric.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 23:55:29 +0000

In reply to Nart at Cooking with Nart. Thank you Nart

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:58:33 +0000

In reply to Megan | The ABC Mom. Thank you Megan for your kind words and support! My mother was truly amazing to me!

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 22:55:29 +0000

In reply to Jen Nilsson. Thank you Jen for your kind words and support!

By: Jen Nilsson

Jen Nilsson — Wed, 29 Apr 2020 21:35:06 +0000

I think you did a beautiful job of writing something that is almost impossible to complete. You will always be adding to this eulogy in your mind. That’s not a bad thing. It’s just part of the grieving process. I do the same for my partner, and it helps me get by. Wander with love, my friend. And keep writing!

By: Megan | The ABC Mom

Megan | The ABC Mom — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:43:17 +0000

This is beautiful. It sounds like your mother was a very loved and loving person. I understand what you mean about life going on, as we lost both of my grandparents this past autumn. Thank you for taking the time to share this, for yourself and for your mother

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 22:05:29 +0000

In reply to Franco Madan. She loved you so very much, Franco!

By: Franco Madan

Franco Madan — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:17:26 +0000

I’ve read your beautiful eulogy a number of times and am reminded of how much she meant to everyone in the family. You said things so well… it’s a true and awesome reflection of the love she had for you. (Sidebar: when I spoke with her, I always knew that the best way to get her to laugh with that endearing, playful chuckle everyone was so fond of, was to mention you… not even a particularly cool story; just ANYTHING about you! It is also true that this took on a whole other dimension of joy when Darcee was introduced into the picture). To me (and as you know), your mom was another “mami:” beautiful, a Santa Claus, a face that radiated joy, fun and a zest for adventure with a mega-watt smile and the personification of overflowing generosity. I’ll never forget the thoughtful gifts she gave me –the many trips to and delicious, coursed meals she had pre-selected at Antoine’s, the French Quarter and Bayou swamp tours (in a glass-bottomed boat!), making arroz con huevos for me in Atlanta, how she knew I liked Twizzlers and how she cuddled and smiled with little Clara. She never stopped sharing her post-partum nurse’s advice and I can still hear her stories and urgent “don’t forget!” tips in my memory. I won’t forget… Lili won’t ever be forgotten.

By: Franco Madan

Franco Madan — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 21:11:28 +0000

I’ve read your beautiful eulogy a number of times and am reminded of how much she meant to everyone in the family. You said things so well… it’s a true and awesome reflection of the love she had for you. (Sidebar: when I spoke with her, I always knew that the best way to get her to laugh with that endearing, playful chuckle everyone was so fond of, was to mention you… not even a particularly cool story; just ANYTHING about you!). To me (and as you know), your mom was another “mami:” beautiful, a Santa Claus, a face that radiated joy, fun and a zest for adventure and the personification of overflowing generosity. I’ll never forget the thoughtful gifts she gave me –the many trips to and delicious, coursed meals she had pre-selected at Antoine’s, the French Quarter and Bayou swamp tours (in a glass-bottomed boat!), making arroz con huevos for me in Atlanta, how she knew I liked Twizzlers and how she cuddled and smiled with little Clara. She never stopped sharing her post-partum nurse’s advice and I can still hear her stories and urgent “don’t forget!” tips in my memory. I won’t forget… Lili won’t ever be forgotten.

By: Eric Gamble

Eric Gamble — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 15:32:32 +0000

In reply to Bob Oliver. Thank you so very much Bob