tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post7215293505831940416..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: A Writing AssignmentUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-4275607777909291612014-03-27T06:38:31.091-07:002014-03-27T06:38:31.091-07:00Of course this is beautiful writing…it was written...Of course this is beautiful writing…it was written from the heart. {{{hugs}}} susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03042148214344308580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-79306897834182714452014-03-23T05:44:32.625-07:002014-03-23T05:44:32.625-07:00Beautiful Deanna . . . The writing assignment seem...Beautiful Deanna . . . The writing assignment seemed to complete the teps perfectly. I didn't doubt that for a minute. I too had teary eyes and a lump in my throat for the realization how fast life can change. I have wondered about you . . . I guess my wondering was about the life "before" and you left me with such a beautiful, tender, loving impression of life with your blue eyed love. How sweet the memory . . . even with a tear filled heart. Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-64550342035729757222014-03-22T11:33:33.201-07:002014-03-22T11:33:33.201-07:00A lovely...and, well written...story.
You two, are...A lovely...and, well written...story.<br />You two, are a beautiful couple.<br />You're right..some things are too precious, to let go.Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-35982050791792643132014-03-22T05:59:30.185-07:002014-03-22T05:59:30.185-07:00So beautiful, Deanna! Thank you for sharing your ...So beautiful, Deanna! Thank you for sharing your lovely writing! I'm working on writing some of my memories down and you've certainly inspired me to continue!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-78641504351306218822014-03-22T05:48:37.773-07:002014-03-22T05:48:37.773-07:00A beautifully written and poignant piece, Deanna. ...A beautifully written and poignant piece, Deanna. I can definitely see the structure since you explained it, and it is very, very effective. And what a beautiful photo of you and your sweetie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07478738702507038796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-83202433988383647142014-03-22T04:54:27.269-07:002014-03-22T04:54:27.269-07:00Oh Deanna, what a beautiful memory. Thank you so m...Oh Deanna, what a beautiful memory. Thank you so much for sharing that precious moment with us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-79394566592871975492014-03-21T15:52:14.559-07:002014-03-21T15:52:14.559-07:00I enjoyed your assignment very much Deanna; you ac...I enjoyed your assignment very much Deanna; you accomplish so much in grand style. Lovely photos and lovely memories that always will tweak at the heart-stringsCarole M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13261384312136535762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-7351221201457219862014-03-21T15:36:51.862-07:002014-03-21T15:36:51.862-07:00Such a good memory makes a wonderful story, Deanna...Such a good memory makes a wonderful story, Deanna. I also love the photo of the two of you, smiling so happily. Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-18680488595390888482014-03-21T11:04:30.837-07:002014-03-21T11:04:30.837-07:00Precious memories, how they linger...what a gift t...Precious memories, how they linger...what a gift to be transposed to happy times by objects and scents. And yall are such a gorgeous couple!hootnonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022385102821778210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-10537527424491365182014-03-21T10:32:25.946-07:002014-03-21T10:32:25.946-07:00So beautifully said. What a precious memory.So beautifully said. What a precious memory.S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-19687951012240061682014-03-21T10:04:37.927-07:002014-03-21T10:04:37.927-07:00Beautiful, beautiful story. Very well written. Of ...Beautiful, beautiful story. Very well written. Of course this is all the more meaningful for me since Saugatuck is just a short trip from my house, so I know these places well. I hope you got an A+ for the piece.Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-21659043133806446952014-03-21T09:46:38.453-07:002014-03-21T09:46:38.453-07:00Oh Deanna, thank you for sharing this with us, a p...Oh Deanna, thank you for sharing this with us, a piece of your heart and precious memories...so beautifully written!! xoKim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-25165011628459667972014-03-21T09:45:12.238-07:002014-03-21T09:45:12.238-07:00well, a cleansing cry is good for all of us! But, ...well, a cleansing cry is good for all of us! But, as Dotti said - you are so lucky to have a good husband, and the means to travel and have time together. Enjoy your wonderful memories - we all feel for youCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-58052753891335923472014-03-21T09:19:51.477-07:002014-03-21T09:19:51.477-07:00I got so emotional that I could not stop my tears ...I got so emotional that I could not stop my tears flowing down my cheeks, reading your beautiful "love"story. Those moments may be temporary, but the memory is forever!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08894823493235604963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-74889270696874910132014-03-21T08:01:19.632-07:002014-03-21T08:01:19.632-07:00Oh, Deanna ... such a beautiful story/memory! And ...Oh, Deanna ... such a beautiful story/memory! And thank you for sharing the beauty of these special days with us. It reminded me of that Dr. Seuss quote: Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened. I've told you before and I'll tell you again now, I wish I could have met Gary before his illness. He sounds so delightful {even with his 'warts'!}.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-78226461235975667752014-03-21T07:12:43.815-07:002014-03-21T07:12:43.815-07:00Those tears must be contagious, because now I have...Those tears must be contagious, because now I have them, too. What a lovely story, and how wonderful to have such memories to hold on to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-10399517577273035852014-03-21T06:12:02.788-07:002014-03-21T06:12:02.788-07:00well my goodness deanna...now i am teary-eyed too....well my goodness deanna...now i am teary-eyed too. but thank you for sharing these precious memories. so perfectly captured in your beautifully written piece. and it's also a reminder to me (having just come back from vacation) to cherish these times together. happy friday to you dear friend. xokellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153095149911030832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-91555850070682553292014-03-21T06:05:18.561-07:002014-03-21T06:05:18.561-07:00Now I have tears running down my cheeks! I have al...Now I have tears running down my cheeks! I have always been a fan of your honest and heartfelt writing and this is no exception. Your writing draws us in to your story from beginning to end and really makes us feel what you were feeling. Beautiful story, beautifully written.terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-3086560205603590742014-03-21T04:53:34.675-07:002014-03-21T04:53:34.675-07:00Even more than the creative writing is the sinceri...Even more than the creative writing is the sincerity and emotion of your story - all, eloquently displayed. The location looks gorgeous, and what a handsome pair.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236806773789677957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-7949924862141530442014-03-21T04:18:53.470-07:002014-03-21T04:18:53.470-07:00What a sweet story and very nicely told! You and ...What a sweet story and very nicely told! You and your husband look so lovely in that photo. Sweet memories indeed, even if a few tears are shed, you still have them to treasure.<br />I know there are some things that are really difficult to let go of. I have some too: handkerchiefs from dad, with his initial embroidered on, when he came to stay and other treasures from another departed loved one close to my heart.Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17015603838340372502noreply@blogger.com