tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post8592112983021377541..comments2024-01-08T03:22:56.214-06:00Comments on Snippets from Springdale: Bragging = Kick in ButtDeannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10857633931690620336noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-47465753535153845442013-07-12T11:19:26.410-05:002013-07-12T11:19:26.410-05:00Deanna - I am back-tracking through your posts (af...Deanna - I am back-tracking through your posts (after being away for over a week) - I am so sorry your world took such a turn and your equilibrium shaken. Hopefully things will balance out and all will be okay. Hang tight. Your granddaughter is beautiful and very photogenic - I'm glad she let you get some pictures.Nickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236806773789677957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-48847198967515591682013-07-11T13:15:36.296-05:002013-07-11T13:15:36.296-05:00What a great portrait photographer you are, Deanna...What a great portrait photographer you are, Deanna - Brie's personality shines in each photo. Sometimes crying is good for us - especially during such a life-changing event. It's when there are showers every day that there may be trouble.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04984171407726520584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-55424575926612174672013-07-11T12:01:32.782-05:002013-07-11T12:01:32.782-05:00I think tears are good for the soul-I don't th...I think tears are good for the soul-I don't think it is healthy to hold them back. Your granddaughter is beautiful! Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-48306582782565741172013-07-11T10:57:19.757-05:002013-07-11T10:57:19.757-05:00Sending a HUGE hug, Deanna!! The pictures are gorg...Sending a HUGE hug, Deanna!! The pictures are gorgeous! Her smile is radiant!!Tamar SBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917555264723740413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-61552700505987104682013-07-11T00:56:27.162-05:002013-07-11T00:56:27.162-05:00Beautiful portraits you shot. Lovely light. Hoping...Beautiful portraits you shot. Lovely light. Hoping the move goes well and as stress free as possible.SKCPhotoshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127990820367576108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-44382632543136853292013-07-10T23:47:48.263-05:002013-07-10T23:47:48.263-05:00I don't believe there is a thing wrong with cr...I don't believe there is a thing wrong with crying...it releases tension. I believe that's why God made tears...so our sorrows would flow away in our tears. My mom used sleeping pills for years after my dad died so that she could get some much needed sleep. And I agree with you....there is no shame in asking for help from the doctor when you need it. Hugs. I'm so sorry you are hurting. <br /><br />You have a beautiful granddaughter. My cousins' daughter works at the zoo in New Orleans. That is what she went to college for, also. She has worked there since she was in either jr. high or high school....except for a short time that she went to England and then to Florida to work at Disney World. She's in her early 30's now and loves the zoo! Leave It To Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10510401202733633537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-28371888603958350862013-07-10T22:59:53.486-05:002013-07-10T22:59:53.486-05:00Praying everything goes smoothly with moving your ...Praying everything goes smoothly with moving your sweetie! Glad your friend will be there with you.<br />Your granddaughter is a lovely young woman!Grandma Barb's This and Thathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06639649601385700411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-17948432312418348662013-07-10T21:45:23.764-05:002013-07-10T21:45:23.764-05:00Each day at a time. Some days are rougher than oth...Each day at a time. Some days are rougher than others and we need the help of our family and friends to get through the tough times. Looking forward to meeting you in Chicago, and sending hugs!Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-78182128204139716022013-07-10T21:00:43.441-05:002013-07-10T21:00:43.441-05:00You're still doing great! You have good reason...You're still doing great! You have good reason to cry right now - I can't even imagine how I'd handle a similar situation. I'll be thinking of you and praying everything goes smoothly with your husbands move. - and your granddaughter is beautiful - I love her hair and beautiful smile!Karen Lakishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493883087361055962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-10100841165844367472013-07-10T18:50:04.803-05:002013-07-10T18:50:04.803-05:00Having been through this with both my mom and my g...Having been through this with both my mom and my grandparents, I know how difficult this is, Deanna.<br />You are in my heart and my prayers.Lisa Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06638444295223502727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-20139922691382467092013-07-10T17:28:01.676-05:002013-07-10T17:28:01.676-05:00What a beauty she is..I believe tears to be cleans...What a beauty she is..I believe tears to be cleansing and release..So let them flow..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-31911272497535663182013-07-10T16:28:54.717-05:002013-07-10T16:28:54.717-05:00Beautiful photos of Brie! Maybe the best ever. Tea...Beautiful photos of Brie! Maybe the best ever. Tears are not the same as depression. Sometimes we just need that release ... and Lord knows you probably do. It goes without saying, I'll be thinking of you and your sweetie tomorrow as well as Friday. xoDottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-56902716466852480752013-07-10T15:55:34.512-05:002013-07-10T15:55:34.512-05:00I agree with Nancy--you're doing such a servic...I agree with Nancy--you're doing such a service to others in talking about your own journey with your husband. I hope it gives you some comfort to know that you are offering comfort to others. I hope the transition for your husband goes well.<br /><br />Your granddaughter is beautiful! Such a happy smile! And it's great that she loves animals and wants to work with them.Tina Fariss Barbourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15659018994558471570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-83590017238337499882013-07-10T13:57:41.507-05:002013-07-10T13:57:41.507-05:00P.S. Your granddaughter is precious! xoP.S. Your granddaughter is precious! xoKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-19618131079170622352013-07-10T13:57:02.842-05:002013-07-10T13:57:02.842-05:00I'm sorry you are going through this. Crying a...I'm sorry you are going through this. Crying always makes me feel better. I hope your friend can help you with the transition, but if she can't, I know you can do it. I went through Alzheimer's with my Dad. It's hard. Big hug. xoxoKaren @ Beatrice Euphemiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631972741518142563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-54157245181504011892013-07-10T13:55:04.056-05:002013-07-10T13:55:04.056-05:00love her short hair! a girl after my own heart! ho...love her short hair! a girl after my own heart! hope she attains her dream of zookeeper!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-5324809293043294382013-07-10T13:23:19.326-05:002013-07-10T13:23:19.326-05:00It's good to feel, even if it's sadness......It's good to feel, even if it's sadness...or perhaps your tears are tears of gratitude for finding a welcoming place for your sweetie - or all of the above. Thankfully, your friend can be with you during the transfer. <br /><br />Wonderful portraits of the beautiful Brie!hootnonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04022385102821778210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-4909180442745274852013-07-10T12:24:19.580-05:002013-07-10T12:24:19.580-05:00I am in favor of whatever is helpful. I had bad s...I am in favor of whatever is helpful. I had bad side effects with antidepressants so I use St John's Wort and complete omega oil supplements. It seems to me that you are living with your whole heart with both sadness and joy. That takes great courage and I am rooting for you.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08321514160716907900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-48482507865735350432013-07-10T12:21:51.410-05:002013-07-10T12:21:51.410-05:00Granddaughters rock! I have four (and, two grands...Granddaughters rock! I have four (and, two grandsons). Brie looks like a lovely young lady. Sounds like she's well on her way to reaching her dream.<br /><br />I think tears are completely normal, considering the emotional happenings going on. Hope your sweetie makes the transition easily.<br /><br />Hang in there....Linda/patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12639872362919575736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-57669926706071041612013-07-10T11:13:10.222-05:002013-07-10T11:13:10.222-05:00Absolutely no shame in seeking help when you need ...Absolutely no shame in seeking help when you need it. It is the right thing to do. Hoping that your Sweetie makes the transition well. Your Brie is a beautiful girl. It would be exciting to have a zookeeper in the family!barbara l. halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251598050638810751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-21351941031812938582013-07-10T10:39:56.568-05:002013-07-10T10:39:56.568-05:00you're a brave woman, deanna, sharing your sto...you're a brave woman, deanna, sharing your story with us all. i hope your husband settles into his new environment easily and that you can get used to the transition just as easily, too. we're all here for you.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09049463440095119744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-73715118656357061402013-07-10T10:05:19.313-05:002013-07-10T10:05:19.313-05:00Hello Deanna, I haven't been around for awhile...Hello Deanna, I haven't been around for awhile just trying to get back into the swing of things. My prayers go out to you my friend. I know life can be tough some times. <br />I love the photos of your Granddaughter she is beautiful.<br /><br />Hugs~ Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-55389214451300070742013-07-10T09:33:40.717-05:002013-07-10T09:33:40.717-05:00What a lovely young lady with a beautiful smile .....What a lovely young lady with a beautiful smile ..thoughts are with you my friend at this time ....Viv@Thoughts from the Desktophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06730298140439036198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-20674164361097960832013-07-10T08:19:19.698-05:002013-07-10T08:19:19.698-05:00Deanna, what a bright spot this granddaughter has ...Deanna, what a bright spot this granddaughter has to be in your life. She has a beautiful aurora about her.Pride In Photos Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552808702006777749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395338289033622908.post-29299694574777804872013-07-10T08:11:35.626-05:002013-07-10T08:11:35.626-05:00Deanna -- I feel as if I am reliving my journey wi...Deanna -- I feel as if I am reliving my journey with my dad when I read your posts. You are doing such a good service to those that go after you on the Alzheimer's story. I didn't share mine -- but I'm so glad you have the courage to share yours. Brie is a gorgeous girl. I wish her luck at Iowa State. xo Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.com