tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post4363685942405494311..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: Cousins and Other Family and FriendsKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-77891053807496359522017-06-01T17:41:56.471-06:002017-06-01T17:41:56.471-06:00Good to see you back! I rarely get a TToT post any...Good to see you back! I rarely get a TToT post anymore - the weekend just isn't a time I get around to blogging (or reading anyone else's). I do miss it, but it just isn't working lately.<br />Moving! I really am out of touch. That must be a bittersweet process. Best wishes to you in your move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-11386600048724803792017-05-30T20:05:16.269-06:002017-05-30T20:05:16.269-06:00I'm so pleased I inspired you to write a TToT ...I'm so pleased I inspired you to write a TToT post! And a fabulous one at that!<br />1. I think time spent with cousins is the BEST. Even if you don't see each other very often, you still have that cousin bond (like you and I have - tee hee!). I'm so sorry about your cousin's cancer. I hope her time is spent with much love and laughter.<br />3. What a sweet baby! I would hold a baby for hours if I could. <br />4. Your grandkids have gotten so BIG! What cuties!<br />5. This made me think of Little Shop of Horrors. "Feed meeeee!"<br />6. Are you downsizing? I'm so out of the loop!Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-85591620939134055282017-05-30T06:20:58.968-06:002017-05-30T06:20:58.968-06:00I'm thankful to see you back here. Congratula...I'm thankful to see you back here. Congratulations on the birth of your newest grandson. What a joy! I hope that the fundraiser for your cousin takes on new life and awareness and donations increase with the publicity from the news report. What a sad reality that a thief would cut a lock and steal bottles and cans. Good luck with the big, downsized move. I can't imagine the stress of it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-68597333830413866572017-05-29T22:44:39.858-06:002017-05-29T22:44:39.858-06:00No, we had no idea. You should try RelativeFinder....No, we had no idea. You should try RelativeFinder.org, too! I wouldn't be surprised if you are related to one or more of us. If you'd like to try, let me know and I can help walk you through it.<br />Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-2039043654873254172017-05-29T22:42:57.238-06:002017-05-29T22:42:57.238-06:00Thank you, Nancy. I'm sure there will be many ...Thank you, Nancy. I'm sure there will be many adventures this summer, and then I will be ready to settle down a bit. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-79243953581376116412017-05-29T22:35:46.395-06:002017-05-29T22:35:46.395-06:00"Moving can be such a large undertaking"..."Moving can be such a large undertaking" is quite the understatement! I'm definitely thankful for the help of friends. <br /><br />You've been doing a great job with your photo descriptions; I'm sure Kerry appreciates the level of detail you provide. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-33985759480470872422017-05-29T22:33:58.797-06:002017-05-29T22:33:58.797-06:00I had missed the cousin announcement earlier. Non...I had missed the cousin announcement earlier. None of you knew the connection before? How crazy is that?! <br />Hold that baby just as often as you can.<br />Meanwhile, I have a natural mistrust of chickens. They just seem a little unpredictable and random in their movements. But I will attempt to heed your words of wisdom....don't be scared of chickens!Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-74504717070805220682017-05-29T22:21:43.653-06:002017-05-29T22:21:43.653-06:00Literal interpretations combined with limited voca...Literal interpretations combined with limited vocabulary makes for some interesting conversations!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-74124094488863744162017-05-29T22:20:46.783-06:002017-05-29T22:20:46.783-06:00They really can. I know eventually things will se...They really can. I know eventually things will settle down again--at least that's what I'm telling myself! :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-41327109912086212852017-05-29T22:19:48.926-06:002017-05-29T22:19:48.926-06:00Who knows how many cousins we have?! Who knows how many cousins we have?! Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-81281869727179623842017-05-29T22:19:10.512-06:002017-05-29T22:19:10.512-06:00Thank you for your encouragement. This week I'...Thank you for your encouragement. This week I'm trying to get painting done before the flooring gets replaced. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-1451245410089567772017-05-29T07:35:24.183-06:002017-05-29T07:35:24.183-06:00You've been in my thoughts this past month, an...You've been in my thoughts this past month, and I' was thrilled to see your post this morning. Congratulations on the birth of a healthy grandchild. Good friends are indeed a blessing. I hope the coming month is filled with wonderful adventures and many, many blessings. Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-38130273916856029082017-05-29T07:24:16.985-06:002017-05-29T07:24:16.985-06:00again there is the 'life-within-a-life' ef...again there is the 'life-within-a-life' effect of participating in the blogosphere... #8 I was all, "<em>hey! theres Pat from 'A Season and a Time' I know her...</em>" lol <br />moving can be such a large undertaking...good to have friends and family to lend a hand in whatever capacity...<br />(btw totally admire your photo descriptions.... I've set out to emulate this very cool added feature... and if we need an illustration to contrast the native writing styles of clarks and rogers...lol. Its good to have an example of what I would learn to be able to do...)Clark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-35742199496553439522017-05-29T04:14:40.335-06:002017-05-29T04:14:40.335-06:00Congratulations on the birth of your 2nd grandson....Congratulations on the birth of your 2nd grandson. I laughed at the things your other grandchildren said. Children can be very literal and so honest about things. I think their level of honesty is one that us adults could do with more often!Mind Over Metahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426909802122138328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-43353323108958635892017-05-28T23:22:55.703-06:002017-05-28T23:22:55.703-06:00So much family sweetness here. My niece is a few m...So much family sweetness here. My niece is a few months old now and she doesn't seem to want a soother. We've tried giving it to her, but she keeps spitting it out and so my sister is happy to stop trying. So, a finger to suck on works best. Such a sweet photo there of your newest grandson. It's so beautifully peaceful when they're sleeping, isn't it?<br /><br />Don't be afraid of chickens. Good advice right there. Nice to see you posting here again. Things can get super busy.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162949369536716651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-21177618626991657822017-05-28T23:09:13.431-06:002017-05-28T23:09:13.431-06:00That is so funny about your car's request and ...That is so funny about your car's request and how listening and obeying fixed the problem. It was such a little thing to do too. I think this experience could easily work into a talk in church sometime. :-)<br />The translation of the Vietnamese message is hilarious!<br />I hope some more TToT bloggers check out Relative Finder. I'd love to see if there are any more relatives in your group.<br />I'm glad to see your pose and I hope to get my post written tomorrow.Pat Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00760779673175109204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-4418620803970067162017-05-28T22:01:40.081-06:002017-05-28T22:01:40.081-06:00Kristi! I am so happy to see you finding a little ...Kristi! I am so happy to see you finding a little time to write a post and link up this week! We all understand that you are scrambling to get things done and ready for the move, and we are happy to have you join us whenever it's possible! You are absolutely right that there is no pressure here, life has enough of that, and moves are truly exhausting. I've done so many of them, and it's really never fun. Thankful will come when it is over! :-)<br /><br />Like you, I find that I really crave writing a TToT post, even when at times I'm struggling to identify thankfuls or when my brain is too dead to remember what they were. The exercise itself, of focusing on that mindset of gratitude, makes all the difference, it is calming and it helps put things in perspective. You came up with a wonderful list to share! :-)<br /><br />First off must be that wonderful new grandson, so gorgeous, and he shares a very special birthdate! I know you have fun with your other grandchildren staying with you while their mom was in the hospital. I loved the wisdom imparted "Don't be afraid of chickens!" Small children have been known to repeat far worse, and the "big bib" is precious, I could use one of those too! :-)<br /><br />How awesome that your parents got to come and visit and meet their great-grandchildren, I know that filled your mother's heart with joy! I'm sure it was a comfort to have them there for a break from the pressures of moving. It looks like you had a couple fun adventure outings with friends too! Friends who offer assistance when there is work to be done, are the very best kind, it makes things much more fun.<br /><br />Your car radio being so determined to have you play a CD was interesting and made me smile, apparently it was on promotion mode and now that you've complied is willing to let you listen to whatever you want! ;-) <br /><br />I love digital cameras so much, and often think of how my mother would have loved the ability to send and receive photos of daily life so often. My daughter and I exchange photos of shopping items, things our pets do, new recipes tried, pretty scenery, and on and on, and it keeps us close when she lives so far away. The quality doesn't matter, it's all about the sharing. I remember the days of developing film which was expensive, and then getting copies made and sent out and so often my picture skills weren't great. Papa Bear laughs because I take two or three of everything, at least one is usually passible. :-)<br /><br />John is such a wonderful partner for you, so supportive and the calm in the storm, what a blessing! This move will get done, and I know you will be happy in your new home, because home is wherever you are with someone you love. I'll be sending prayers for energy in the days and weeks ahead, and a good sprinkling of reasons for laughter... your Google Translator video is a great example. We Americans have so many expressions which don't translate well!! <br /><br />My prayers are also with your cousin, I've been following the posts on Facebook, and I am thankful she is home and surrounded by family. Even in times of struggle and sorrow, there is always the light of love. <br /><br />Have a good week ahead, you can do this! XOXO<br /><br />Josie Two Shoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18388032819905416258noreply@blogger.com