tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post6522971751995483380..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: Light and Heavy EditionKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-57987774764694687872013-11-18T10:03:15.110-07:002013-11-18T10:03:15.110-07:00The only thing good about Drexel leaving is that t...The only thing good about Drexel leaving is that there will be a new puppy! Can't wait to see those pictures, too. Labs are just so sweet. Hope you have a great week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-40798308500134341322013-11-17T22:15:02.282-07:002013-11-17T22:15:02.282-07:00Drexel tends to do that. :-)
Drexel tends to do that. :-)<br />Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-84485741560235667252013-11-17T18:49:45.359-07:002013-11-17T18:49:45.359-07:00Okay the lab who will be training to help the blin...Okay the lab who will be training to help the blind just totally melted my heart. AND, I'm so thinking about my Filipino counterparts. Any society living through 195 mph winds is going to need massive help. My heart aches for them. I spent some time in Manila once and they're such beautiful, beautiful people. Have a wonderful Sunday! xoCynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599291900500434062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-89400167965336174422013-11-17T14:53:51.108-07:002013-11-17T14:53:51.108-07:00Time goes quickly. We are planning on taking a br...Time goes quickly. We are planning on taking a break of a few months, but then we will raise another guide dog puppy. My blog will just be filled with lots of photos of under-16-month-old puppies!<br /><br />I'll post photos when I'm done with the quilt, but they won't be zoomed-in, look-at-all-my-mistakes photos. :-)<br /><br />You bought a pomegranate? I'm glad you were able to find one! I sure hope you like it!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-36496320503764946672013-11-17T14:48:39.862-07:002013-11-17T14:48:39.862-07:00Isn't English strange?
My nephew has been i...Isn't English strange? <br /><br />My nephew has been in the Philippines for over a year, and won't be home until late summer of 2014. I'm looking forward to hearing more about his experience with the typhoon; he's only had time to send just a very brief e-mail saying he's fine. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-69005178072237331172013-11-17T14:46:06.409-07:002013-11-17T14:46:06.409-07:00Dogs are amazing animals!Dogs are amazing animals!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-56324465904129651362013-11-17T14:45:32.267-07:002013-11-17T14:45:32.267-07:00Sunrise, actually--one of the advantages we early-...Sunrise, actually--one of the advantages we early-risers have! :-)<br /><br />My nephew is OK. He only sent a brief e-mail to say he was fine, but I imagine he'll tell us more about his experience with the typhoon later. <br /><br />Working with Drexel has been a pleasure. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-35810755688733993102013-11-17T14:41:26.657-07:002013-11-17T14:41:26.657-07:00I once had a dog who would run to the side of the ...I once had a dog who would run to the side of the TV when a basketball game was on--he was trying to get the pass! Dogs definitely interact with their environment.<br /><br />I won't have Christmas ornaments up until after Thanksgiving. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-90485619617028828152013-11-17T14:39:08.334-07:002013-11-17T14:39:08.334-07:00I once heard someone say that when she became a gr...I once heard someone say that when she became a grandma, she wanted to be the "book grandma"--the one who gave books for presents. I knew right then that I wanted to be a "book grandma", too. When I saw this quilt idea, though, I thought I could also give a quilt. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-79139861454303370122013-11-17T14:36:14.871-07:002013-11-17T14:36:14.871-07:00It was a particularly spectacular morning!
Thank ...It was a particularly spectacular morning!<br /><br />Thank you for your prayers. I know my nephew appreciates all the thoughts and prayers that have gone up for everyone there in the Philippines. My nephew has been in the Philippines for over a year now.<br /><br />Yes, Drexel's days with us are numbered. We will not be training weasels next, though. (We'll probably take a break for a few months, and then get another puppy to raise.)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-30939310457658891622013-11-17T14:31:00.088-07:002013-11-17T14:31:00.088-07:00Happy birthday Lily!Happy birthday Lily!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-78316998662185739742013-11-17T14:30:29.221-07:002013-11-17T14:30:29.221-07:00Sunrise (or sunset) photos over water must have be...Sunrise (or sunset) photos over water must have been stunningly beautiful!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-34080985064326073712013-11-17T14:29:30.717-07:002013-11-17T14:29:30.717-07:00Dogs are great listeners! That's wonderful th...Dogs are great listeners! That's wonderful that they are using them as reading buddies in your daughter's school.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-51217204564981637152013-11-17T14:28:49.075-07:002013-11-17T14:28:49.075-07:00The sky was absolutely gorgeous that morning; many...The sky was absolutely gorgeous that morning; many of my local facebook friends posted photos of the sunrise that day.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-46130358904193581962013-11-17T12:52:13.327-07:002013-11-17T12:52:13.327-07:00Only four more months of Drexel?! We're all go...Only four more months of Drexel?! We're all going to miss him, too!<br /><br />The reading quilt sounds like such a cool idea! Pictures when you're done?<br /><br />I BOUGHT A POMEGRANATE! Stay tuned, I will report on my experience.Dyanne @ I Want Backsieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946323852124525597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-16884682131774135752013-11-17T11:17:51.330-07:002013-11-17T11:17:51.330-07:00If you can solve the Philippines and Filipino conu...If you can solve the Philippines and Filipino conundrum, enlighten me, please. Hoping for the best for you nephew and all he is helping.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624509801901211108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-17483134270166012902013-11-17T02:38:51.880-07:002013-11-17T02:38:51.880-07:00I am in awe of dogs like Drexel. They truly make a...I am in awe of dogs like Drexel. They truly make a difference to those in need, and more. Thanks for sharing!Michelle Liewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467728821417382306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-91957386271000163202013-11-16T20:07:41.341-07:002013-11-16T20:07:41.341-07:00Wow! Those sunset pictures! Amazing!
I hope your ...Wow! Those sunset pictures! Amazing!<br /><br />I hope your nephew's okay over there! The English language is mighty strange, but it's not as weird and nasty as that weather!<br /><br />Good for you for your fine work with Drexel :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-71546155495014444672013-11-16T17:23:33.948-07:002013-11-16T17:23:33.948-07:00what an intelligent expression on Drexel, I have n...what an intelligent expression on Drexel, I have never understood how people can watch (never mind live with) a dog as they interact with the world and not believe that there is self-awareness going on (not necessarily what we do for self-awareness) but they know their environment and deliberately interact with it. <br /><br />I thought that was a Christmas ornament ! lol (the pomegranate…)<br /><br />great sunrise photos.Clark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-46892167248805238112013-11-16T15:54:07.573-07:002013-11-16T15:54:07.573-07:00This quilt sounds awesome! What a perfect gift. Ha...This quilt sounds awesome! What a perfect gift. Happy Birthday to your granddaughter!<br /><br />You know, I just wondered about the Philippines and Filippino as well.. Language is weird ;-)<br /><br />I'm glad you got the opportunity to work with people in other areas at your church. Have lots of fun!<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend Kristi!!Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787379336749043051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-91939648178594448902013-11-16T15:40:37.257-07:002013-11-16T15:40:37.257-07:00A great list this week, Kristi! Those photos of th...A great list this week, Kristi! Those photos of the sky are magnificent! <br />I didn't know your nephew had his mission in the Philippines. I will add him to my prayers for everyone there.<br />I can't believe your time with Drexel is coming so close to ending. It seems like you just got that adorable puppy!<br />Will you be training a weasel next? (That story was so stinkin' funny!) Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-19539898877680323652013-11-16T14:21:37.677-07:002013-11-16T14:21:37.677-07:00Happy Birthday to your granddaughter and we have L...Happy Birthday to your granddaughter and we have Lily's birthday next Saturday now. So, looks like parties all around! Hope you are having a wonderful weekend now :)Janine Huldiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226958154244023407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-86895642562067839782013-11-16T14:13:34.964-07:002013-11-16T14:13:34.964-07:00What a lovely list of things to be thankful for :)...What a lovely list of things to be thankful for :)<br />I felt very nostalgic over your sky photos, as hubby and I used to take this sort of shot regularly when we lived right beside the sea - such glorious colours that God shows us each time :)Ouch Potatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342564916734604495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-66162153733203216092013-11-16T12:13:36.163-07:002013-11-16T12:13:36.163-07:00I love your sky photos and the pomegranate photo -...I love your sky photos and the pomegranate photo - terrific colors. <br /><br />Your guide dog item reminded me that our daughter is going to be reading to a dog at school - I have misplaced the paper with the info, but it's a therapy dog program and they bring the dogs to have kids read to them. Our library did it this summer and we missed it so we were happy to see the opportunity arise at school. Should be very fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-20270080905846188112013-11-16T10:29:31.132-07:002013-11-16T10:29:31.132-07:00A wonderful post this week. Your sky photos are be...A wonderful post this week. Your sky photos are beautiful. Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18296050573667055406noreply@blogger.com