tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post7306632344729412616..comments2024-02-16T06:59:59.062-06:00Comments on Quarry Garden Stained Glass: Thirty Years LaterKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-26136512052906936502016-07-06T14:16:53.103-05:002016-07-06T14:16:53.103-05:00Oh gosh, your story is so touching! I don't kn...Oh gosh, your story is so touching! I don't know the answers to the "to cry or not to cry" question. But my feeling is, God gave us that tool to help us deal with excessive joy and pain. Sometimes I cry to easily; other times I hold back the tears too long to the point they will not take "no" for an answer ... and I feel much better after releasing them. My Mom rarely cried/cries. My Dad cries nearly every day. A bit nontraditional, but it taught me that some people are naturally more openly emotional than others. I am high on the emo scale. Blessings on you and your beautiful family--obviously, there is much love there. :)Beth @ PlantPostingshttps://plantpostings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-24988916237233397412016-06-22T20:18:25.139-05:002016-06-22T20:18:25.139-05:00Karen, those pictures are worth more than a thousa...Karen, those pictures are worth more than a thousand words -- even your thoughtful and well-chosen words. What a lovely memory to preserve for your granddaughter. I have a photo of four generations of the women in my family taken when I was a baby, and I made sure to do the same for my daughter while we still had my grandmother. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful story and photos with us. Take care, -BethGarden Fancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283184170369157189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-84170649969090368422016-06-21T09:16:24.096-05:002016-06-21T09:16:24.096-05:00Donna, I find it truly sad how many people grew up...Donna, I find it truly sad how many people grew up without hearing the 'L' word. Your parents missed out on getting to know you, what a shame. I don't know why the older generation felt it was so taboo to tell their offspring they loved them. <br /><br />I know I was/am far from the perfect parent, there's always mistakes because I'm human, but I wanted my sons to know I loved them no matter what else I didn't do right. (And there were lots of things, ha.) Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-35233203741430643882016-06-21T09:10:24.008-05:002016-06-21T09:10:24.008-05:00Thank you Ros! Yes, Audrey is a beautiful blessin...Thank you Ros! Yes, Audrey is a beautiful blessing. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-78839507296883283182016-06-21T09:09:41.181-05:002016-06-21T09:09:41.181-05:00Thank you, Indie! Oh, I know, I cry at the drop o...Thank you, Indie! Oh, I know, I cry at the drop of a hat, especially now after menopause. What is with our Stoic Families? Don't they know the value of a good cry? Ah, but we love them anyway.<br /><br /><br />Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-47100882868667090252016-06-21T09:07:09.005-05:002016-06-21T09:07:09.005-05:00Stephen, I think it's wonderful your family is...Stephen, I think it's wonderful your family isn't a bunch of 'love-youers' but shows affection in hugs and tears and togetherness. I certainly did break the mold on showing emotion with my generation, egads, sometimes I wonder if I'm the Designated Bawler?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-62988060428481961512016-06-21T05:11:00.015-05:002016-06-21T05:11:00.015-05:00This was a really touching post. I too came from a...This was a really touching post. I too came from a family where the parents never showed affection or said they loved us. Most of the time we did not even see them until dinner time, then that was the only time as they watched TV and we retreated to our rooms. You are very blessed to have a wonderful, loving family. Also blessed to have longevity too - 96 is amazing.Donna@GWGThttp://gardenwalkgardentalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-87551689832991083062016-06-20T20:49:31.638-05:002016-06-20T20:49:31.638-05:00So beautiful. There is no greater joy in my bookSo beautiful. There is no greater joy in my bookRoslynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04940119240313980400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-26699154053361974112016-06-20T20:47:27.980-05:002016-06-20T20:47:27.980-05:00Aw, how beautiful! I grew up in a very stoic fami...Aw, how beautiful! I grew up in a very stoic family where we didn't cry either. After I became pregnant though, I think all the hormones opened the floodgates, and now anything related to babies and children is what gets me teary-eyed. What a beautiful baby, and I know you are all so very happy!Indiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14004102653896371835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-21527704917750662932016-06-20T12:10:53.772-05:002016-06-20T12:10:53.772-05:00What a wonderful story! Well I can relate to you a...What a wonderful story! Well I can relate to you as just about anything makes me tear up. But we're not major I Love Youers.<br />Probably because we're always too busy crying and hugging about something! My grandpa on my dad's side had a very very tough farm childhood and he pushed back against it hard by being a very loving and supportive father. It only takes one generation to turn that corner and it must feel good that you've done that! So happy your mom gets to fall in love all over again! Stephen Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00657698116552267561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-64770470371748377352016-06-20T11:29:06.355-05:002016-06-20T11:29:06.355-05:00Oh, yes Rainey, it was such a precious memory and ...Oh, yes Rainey, it was such a precious memory and moment. Audrey made a huge impression on Mom, she remembers the visit perfectly. :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-62435768429203763422016-06-20T10:20:00.225-05:002016-06-20T10:20:00.225-05:00Dear, dear Karen ~ Happy tears are good tears! Ho...Dear, dear Karen ~ Happy tears are good tears! How wonderful to hear your Mom say the same thing about her great-granddaughter as she said for your son thirty years ago.<br /><br />God's blessings on you all!<br /><br />Love & hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-29259807746283083032016-06-20T08:56:46.556-05:002016-06-20T08:56:46.556-05:00Sandy, I know how much you love your beautiful gra...Sandy, I know how much you love your beautiful granddaughter, Bella. I'm very glad Mom had a chance to hold Audrey, it meant the world to her. :-)Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-942892890615806086.post-19237125932773944882016-06-20T08:52:31.396-05:002016-06-20T08:52:31.396-05:00Awesome!!! So glad she can enjoy Audrey! I'...Awesome!!! So glad she can enjoy Audrey! I've done the same with my daughter growing up and also now Bella, my granddaughter. It's amazing how different ways are now compared to my Mother's generation. I hope you have a great week.Peonies & Magnoliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13362575319386223280noreply@blogger.com