tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post3109805928603637583..comments2024-03-25T21:54:29.130-07:00Comments on FocusingOnLife: All the DifferenceUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-18910373803816530852013-05-21T21:04:05.877-07:002013-05-21T21:04:05.877-07:00I loved your photo on your blog, I love it here as...I loved your photo on your blog, I love it here as well. But even more, I love your story. I have been photographing for many many years now, but only in the last few years, when I found the photographing community that the internet world has to offer, did my photography take a new, different path. It is so fulfilling.<br /><br />I also have a daughter who is my only child. She still has three more years of high school and then she will be off as well. I already feel bittersweet about it.<br /><br />I have been thinking of the people in your state a lot. It breaks my heart to see the images of the children at the elementary schools. All the people who lost everything, have nowhere to go. It is heartbreaking.Carola Bartzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536486322412234854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-1268323932241827392013-05-21T14:11:29.929-07:002013-05-21T14:11:29.929-07:00Kelly, what a wonderful first post at FOL!! I'...Kelly, what a wonderful first post at FOL!! I'm so excited to see you in this community and will be looking forward to your future post! I absolutely love the last image! Perfect! Love the beautiful flowers and vases and that chair, oh my, I want it!! I'll be adding my prayers for those in Oklahoma and for the safety of those who are still under tornado warnings this afternoon.Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-4853107712227690482013-05-21T09:17:10.303-07:002013-05-21T09:17:10.303-07:00Hello Kelly, so good to see you here - and now as...Hello Kelly, so good to see you here - and now as a regular! I`m looking forward to your posts.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12506823032322205293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-48967896859474004002013-05-21T07:33:54.728-07:002013-05-21T07:33:54.728-07:00Welcome to the bunch, Kelly. Your writing and you...Welcome to the bunch, Kelly. Your writing and your photography make a perfect match and joining us is icing on the cake. So glad to have you as a sista!!Deannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-12799992121189189202013-05-21T07:29:21.916-07:002013-05-21T07:29:21.916-07:00Welcome Kelly!! Beautiful photos and story! So h...Welcome Kelly!! Beautiful photos and story! So happy to have my fellow Okie here :)Leighhttp://www.leighlove.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-30311017442279511642013-05-21T07:23:31.640-07:002013-05-21T07:23:31.640-07:00Sorry to be late to the welcome party, but being o...Sorry to be late to the welcome party, but being on west coast time puts me at a disadvantage. By the time I get here, so much of what I would have written has already been said! I'm sure you know by now how thrilled we are to have you here with us. We are pretty proud of our little community here and you will only make it better. Thanks for sharing your story here for all of us to read and I'm so glad you feel we played a part in your journey. Welcome to the family, Kelly!terriporterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333055591899961253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-31656806299910114372013-05-21T07:16:59.656-07:002013-05-21T07:16:59.656-07:00wonderful story & such beautiful images!wonderful story & such beautiful images!Debhttp://deb-posted-from-home.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-40882153317140657272013-05-21T07:16:27.431-07:002013-05-21T07:16:27.431-07:00Congratulations on joining this wonderful group of...Congratulations on joining this wonderful group of ladies...photography has become a very important part of my life too and connecting on blogs and inFlickr is so rewarding...Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-13606231645147863942013-05-21T06:45:31.408-07:002013-05-21T06:45:31.408-07:00love your story.....and love your photos.....
a...love your story.....and love your photos..... <br /><br />and i am so glad you are safe and sound....<br /><br />so good to see you here.<br /><br />xoKim Klassenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07923125979779096069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-65648262841791546972013-05-21T06:34:31.809-07:002013-05-21T06:34:31.809-07:00What a treat to see you front and center here toda...What a treat to see you front and center here today, Kelly! Just tickled to death to see you as a regular here now. <br /><br />I can't get Oklahoma out of my mind today. So happy you and my college buddies are okay. Was thinking of you all all day yesterday, and will continue to do so for your state today. Stay safe!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049463440095119744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-10298379132319188122013-05-21T05:51:30.186-07:002013-05-21T05:51:30.186-07:00Welcome Kelly! So glad you are here? Such a sweet,...Welcome Kelly! So glad you are here? Such a sweet, heart felt post and your images are lovely. Virtual hugs and real prayers to all those affected by the tragedy in Oklahoma. Thankful that you are safe and sound.CarolHarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535526506601587242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-30799512527515813292013-05-21T05:44:27.497-07:002013-05-21T05:44:27.497-07:00Welcome Kelly! Such a sweet post to start off with...Welcome Kelly! Such a sweet post to start off with! I love your comment about a new lens on life! So true! Things look a little different through that lens and that has helped me grow and can put a smile on my face on the worst days! <br />Your pictures are beautiful!<br />Thoughts and prayers to Okies affected by the tornado. So happy you and Leigh are safe.<br />Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344086795897680409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-17445167252546532422013-05-21T05:22:04.135-07:002013-05-21T05:22:04.135-07:00First, I'm so glad you and your family, as wel...First, I'm so glad you and your family, as well as Leigh and hers, are well and safe but oh! my heart aches for others who have lost so much. I just read about those still looking for children, my heart hurts. <br /><br />Now ... welcome indeed! So happy to have you here, and your peonies are beautiful. That color is my favorite peony.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-27796464597450806472013-05-21T04:48:05.417-07:002013-05-21T04:48:05.417-07:00Welcome Kelly! Welcome. We are so glad to have you...Welcome Kelly! Welcome. We are so glad to have you here with us. The photos and words you chose for today are perfect! So glad you're with us! And yes, thoughts and prayers go out to all those people who were affected by the tornado. heyjudephotographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06098165048025314116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-78492732992667851802013-05-21T04:30:58.981-07:002013-05-21T04:30:58.981-07:00Kindred Soul! I have an only child (a daughter) wh...Kindred Soul! I have an only child (a daughter) who went off to college and that is when I decided to take photography and writing more seriously. Congratulations on joining FOL!! Can't wait to hear more from you :)Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-54090893402064407582013-05-21T03:43:40.124-07:002013-05-21T03:43:40.124-07:00Thrilled (!!!) to see you onboard here, Kelly! Who...Thrilled (!!!) to see you onboard here, Kelly! Whooo hooooo! It's great to hear your story and see these beautiful shots and know you'll be here, sharing the joy you find with all of us. Great to wake up and see this.<br />Big mwah!<br />PamAFishGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513718005250273753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-90846292783149446352013-05-21T03:24:27.109-07:002013-05-21T03:24:27.109-07:00Right back at ya, Kelly! You are such a talented p...Right back at ya, Kelly! You are such a talented photographer and COMMUNICATOR, and such a great fit for our community. I am old enough to have watched " Cheers. " I know all the words to "The Kelly Song," and I have been singing it all morning . It's only 6 a.m. But I'm going to keep singing it all day in your honor!<br />Also , I love the images you chose today - just beautiful!<br />Welcome!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05433584313253805817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7068408751309289035.post-20237480907006407832013-05-21T01:19:19.444-07:002013-05-21T01:19:19.444-07:00Oh, I get to be the first one to comment and say w...Oh, I get to be the first one to comment and say welcome Kelly, you are such a great addition to the FOL sista group, and seriously, that second photo is just gorgeous!! Yes, I'm up really late, or maybe that's really early or both . . .<br /><br />It never ceases to amaze me at what looking through my lens can do to my outlook on a bad day!Kim Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.com