tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post2366835895567081694..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: Picking up the torchLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-41384731086035184062012-12-20T15:26:01.195-08:002012-12-20T15:26:01.195-08:00That is nice. I have that sense sometimes of passi...That is nice. I have that sense sometimes of passing the torch, or preparing to at some point in the future. How lovely that your blended family is so successful. It's so important for the kids all the time, and especially on special occasions like a wedding. Good for all of you. Galen Pearlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10189831838630645863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-46776417895322672382012-12-19T07:31:35.492-08:002012-12-19T07:31:35.492-08:00So lovely to read, comfortable camaraderie, with m...So lovely to read, comfortable camaraderie, with many branches of the family tree all thriving and supporting one another. Isn't this they way it should be? Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-17634910681507096792012-12-16T20:21:51.630-08:002012-12-16T20:21:51.630-08:00A nice trait to see. I love when families can mana...A nice trait to see. I love when families can manage to be functional after a divorce. My first husband and I did so, and it was, is, wonderful to be at family events with the whole fam-damily together. <br /><br />So kudos to your family, younger and older, all!!<br />Lyniluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742585512852240355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-85126638649007817342012-12-16T11:51:10.274-08:002012-12-16T11:51:10.274-08:00Our worry is not who will be looking after us but ...Our worry is not who will be looking after us but rather what kind of life will our Buddy have. My sister has volunteered to be there for him. She's 10 years my junior. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174142810114806410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-27832182196255372962012-12-16T06:26:47.798-08:002012-12-16T06:26:47.798-08:00Isn't it great to watch as the kids effortless...Isn't it great to watch as the kids effortlessly start to pick up their responsibilities -- as though they've been training for them all their lives? But credit where credit is due: It reflects well on their parents!Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-67955408617500384112012-12-15T21:02:47.350-08:002012-12-15T21:02:47.350-08:00I love your openness on these hard topics with the...I love your openness on these hard topics with the family. This is possible because you have built good solid relationships built on trust. You model how step families should behave. You model how parents with adult children should function. You should be proud of the job you have done. Sally Wesselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-36938573077432558842012-12-15T20:23:41.559-08:002012-12-15T20:23:41.559-08:00Thanks for the support and positive feedback. Tal...Thanks for the support and positive feedback. Talking with Sandy 26 days ago (on the rainiest day on record in the rainiest month of November), it was clear to both of us that the most important thing in our lives is our relationships--with our HP, ourselves, family and friends. <br /><br />Congratulations on having achieved fantastic success in your family relationships. I appreciate and admire you & Art.wheels4mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04548400805784246048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-19612094304488112772012-12-15T15:10:14.369-08:002012-12-15T15:10:14.369-08:00What a nice extended family that you all share!What a nice extended family that you all share!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-48779191725798348142012-12-15T14:37:43.195-08:002012-12-15T14:37:43.195-08:00You have provided wonderful modeling for the next ...You have provided wonderful modeling for the next generation. Now it is paying off. Well done.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-66236190802435954232012-12-15T14:14:21.372-08:002012-12-15T14:14:21.372-08:00As parents we couldn't ask for more, Linda. we...As parents we couldn't ask for more, Linda. well done.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-48583065707929557262012-12-15T13:43:52.036-08:002012-12-15T13:43:52.036-08:00How lovely that you can celebrate special times as...How lovely that you can celebrate special times as a whole family, not a broken, segmented one. And how great that you welcomed Art's kids into your life -- and now they embrace you as a parent as well. Being kind and considerate and loving is such valuable modeling for the next generation.Dr. Kathy McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903015507894951725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-47686365897561606272012-12-15T13:12:50.659-08:002012-12-15T13:12:50.659-08:00What a wonderful feeling you shared here. I am so ...What a wonderful feeling you shared here. I am so happy for you and Art, and for the healthy families that have been created, now and in the future. Kudos to all! :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-22735616571517313212012-12-15T12:14:53.826-08:002012-12-15T12:14:53.826-08:00That is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday s...That is a wonderful way to celebrate the holiday season--or any time. I love to hear about families that get along and especially "broken" families like ours.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-5552962064633709982012-12-15T11:56:31.414-08:002012-12-15T11:56:31.414-08:00Good for you and Art. That's the best Christm...Good for you and Art. That's the best Christmas gift ever. I like those destination events for family gatherings. Once you're over the transportation costs to get everyone there, it's so much easier and everyone has their own space. We haven't had any of those discussions with our kids...hell, the spouse and I barely talk about it!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-70235044544756444802012-12-15T11:46:24.374-08:002012-12-15T11:46:24.374-08:00You and Art must be glowing. What a good thing you...You and Art must be glowing. What a good thing you've done- modeled how to care for one another so the next generation do that- take care of one another and you if needs be. You are blessed. Thanks for sharing such a great story. Feels good right now.Grandmother Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18169464484379536529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-80989867451300605582012-12-15T11:28:19.038-08:002012-12-15T11:28:19.038-08:00Isn't that a wonderful feeling, the gathering,...Isn't that a wonderful feeling, the gathering, the sharing, the understandings and support offered and anticipated? You and Art must feel so proud.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.com