What is the most memorable compliment you have ever received?

After my Mom passed away, her close friends told me that I was just like her. That really did mean a lot to me, as I always wanted to grow up to be like her..

Aurora

Those are really special. I have always found it amazing the way one nice remark or compliment can stick with us forever.

Hi

Mine was when a very dear long time (male) friend told me I had become a "woman of substance"!! Wow, i was floored.

An older lady and mother of 3 boys told me one time that if she had had a daughter she would have wanted her to be me.

That is a special compliment!

That was close to 20 years ago and I'll never forget it!

What wonderful compliments!! Thank you so much for sharing them!

My MIL is a very traditional woman, so it came as quite a surprise to me when she told my husband that she was impressed and proud that I had started my own business, and that our decision to not have children was a good one for us. She has also thanked me several times for looking after her son so well.

On the vanity side, I was once complimented, through a very thick African culture and language barrier, on my (direct quote) "lovely large behind..."

I've had a couple over the years that really stand out. Years ago, I managed an engineering office, and when I was preparing to leave there, asked on of the engineers to write me a letter of recommendation. She said I "expertly managed a staff of 20+ diverse engineering and clerical staff with kindness."

Recently, someone I work with told me I was a very kind person. It really touched my heart and remiinded me of that earlier comment. Honestly, though, I don't really think of myself as particularly kind. I have to work hard to see (and voice) positive things sometimes, especially when I'm feeling under the weather...which seems like most of the time these days....but I have only 8 more days before Castle day and becoming human again.

AND....my wonder prince of a DH tells me I'm beautiful....even when he doesn't want something, and even when I think I look like heck first thing in the morning or after a really long day.

Grace & peace,

Terry

on the funny side.....
coming out of the subway in NYC- right at the WTC/Chambers Street exit- a construction worker sang "there she is Miss America....."
I was about 17 and he probably sang it 10 times that day- but it made my day bright and 16 years later- I still remember it....

on a serious note- I have to think on it--
hmmmmm.......
probably either parents of my special ed students telling me I am the answer to thier prayers or my principal (of 10 years- I love her!) telling a new teacher how good he was and that HE reminded her of ME......always thinking not just of today or the year- but planning for 6 years down the road when they transition into a new life/class setting.....

guess you can tell where my heart lies- my room!

(and w/ my dog, Pumpernickel who turns 12 in December!!!!)

PEACE-
Dena.