tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post4897366731657641492..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: After the Wedding: Family ThoughtsLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-67454733142583544042012-10-31T00:36:22.056-07:002012-10-31T00:36:22.056-07:00And they're a lucky family.And they're a lucky family.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-74609954733698234262012-10-30T10:21:51.389-07:002012-10-30T10:21:51.389-07:00I've conducted plenty of weddings in my time, ...I've conducted plenty of weddings in my time, Linda, and this kind of situation, with blended families is now so common. I'm so glad it went well for you all, but especially for Laura and Brian's sake. May their marriage be long and very happy.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-80781091736915819072012-10-30T07:29:05.696-07:002012-10-30T07:29:05.696-07:00Dear Linda, this is a lovely posting. Compassion a...Dear Linda, this is a lovely posting. Compassion and maturity and a deep understanding and acceptance of like are threaded through it so that it touches my heart deeply. Thank you for sharing. Peace.Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00612299013780771262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-90907671470279012862012-10-29T09:19:00.723-07:002012-10-29T09:19:00.723-07:00Aw, such a beautiful day and sharing of family lov...Aw, such a beautiful day and sharing of family love. Congrats on the marriage celebration!Jenn Flynn-Shonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441834864191292424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-68225001409110323942012-10-29T06:15:19.600-07:002012-10-29T06:15:19.600-07:00'Extended families' seem to be the norm th...'Extended families' seem to be the norm these days. If all can be worked out amicably, I do think it's best for everyone - especially the children. So happy your family wedding experiece turned out so well!Rianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09472421271620543536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-1142881692589799792012-10-28T20:17:20.115-07:002012-10-28T20:17:20.115-07:00It's wonderful that you all can have such a go...It's wonderful that you all can have such a good relationship, and especially great for the kids. Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-74308347305662355592012-10-28T17:36:47.907-07:002012-10-28T17:36:47.907-07:00What a wonderful thing to have family together for...What a wonderful thing to have family together for such occasions! Glad you all had a great time. Congratulations to the happy couple.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-21389540185157108832012-10-28T17:27:34.900-07:002012-10-28T17:27:34.900-07:00I'm so glad the wedding turned out so well. I...I'm so glad the wedding turned out so well. It is a challenge for both the children and the parents after a divorce and remarriage. i remember that for several years after my parents divorced the spouse and I had to eat Christmas dinner twice...once at my mom's and once at my dad's. Time may not cure all hurts, butit does heal and eventually we got to a point that we could celebrate together. You are blessed to have a healthy extended family. #1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-22584894173281318472012-10-28T12:53:38.541-07:002012-10-28T12:53:38.541-07:00It sounds like it turned out beautifully. I'm ...It sounds like it turned out beautifully. I'm glad it was a happy occasion for you all!Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-34675341139433289742012-10-28T11:41:59.314-07:002012-10-28T11:41:59.314-07:00Yes you are a lucky woman. I have heard from so m...Yes you are a lucky woman. I have heard from so many woman that an event of this type brings a lot of healing in a family. What a beautiful occasion.<br /><br />Thank you for the comment on my blog. I had some added thoughts you might find interesting.<br /><br />b at Retire In Style Blogb+ (Retire In Style Blog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05114209481329773753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-1070021342160153082012-10-28T06:39:40.399-07:002012-10-28T06:39:40.399-07:00It is wonderful that you all could be there for th...It is wonderful that you all could be there for the wedding--and on a friendly basis. I have two step children in addition to my own two, but they were all adults by the time Mike and I got together. There really is no connection there at all--our children have never even met--and it does make me sad.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-79838388831012363512012-10-28T05:43:36.634-07:002012-10-28T05:43:36.634-07:00It sounds like it was quite a wonderful trip, with...It sounds like it was quite a wonderful trip, with lots of family, old and new. It seems like the blending of families happened with little stress and strain. Of course, it helped to be in such a wonderful setting! Welcome home, Linda. :-)DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-22015416922229425962012-10-27T20:48:50.405-07:002012-10-27T20:48:50.405-07:00I am the first child of both of my parents second ...I am the first child of both of my parents second marriage, but we stayed together as a family.Tough when family functions prohibit this with some families.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-23664146361389057822012-10-27T20:19:58.814-07:002012-10-27T20:19:58.814-07:00This spoke to me more than you know. I have strugg...This spoke to me more than you know. I have struggled with being a stepmom. The stepkids are so very different from my daughters and more challenging than I braced myself for. When you mentioned that Laura lived with you from the time she was 14 until 19 when she joined the service, it made me realize just how much I have an opportunity to impact my now 15 year old stepdaughter. I would love to pick your brain on how you went through the challenges and came out of them smiling. <br /><br />Congratulations to all of you! It sounds like it is a win win all around! (Other than the siblings not being there.)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459265311205890622noreply@blogger.com