tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post5370263663812179239..comments2024-03-28T11:09:46.338-07:00Comments on Blessed Are The Pure Of Heart: Your Dying Spouse 755 - Bad Hair Day {Five Minute Friday}Andrewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-58939551904180467512020-05-20T09:26:47.463-07:002020-05-20T09:26:47.463-07:00Jeanne, thank you for this, and especially or the ...Jeanne, thank you for this, and especially or the prayers and hugs!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41041313240415794952020-05-20T09:25:39.622-07:002020-05-20T09:25:39.622-07:00Maryleigh, I'm so glad you enjoy the poems. I ...Maryleigh, I'm so glad you enjoy the poems. I started writing them around the beginning of 2019 as blog comments, an they sort of took on a life of their own.<br /><br />It is a lot of fun, in marriage, when you can poke gentle fun. And Barb does give as good as she gets!<br /><br />Thanks so much for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-2770223382555923042020-05-20T09:23:50.413-07:002020-05-20T09:23:50.413-07:00Beth, yeah, springtime, it does get windy! Barb di...Beth, yeah, springtime, it does get windy! Barb did enjoy it, and silliness makes the world go 'round.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-27259726835253356852020-05-20T09:15:24.704-07:002020-05-20T09:15:24.704-07:00Paula, it's so sad to see some people being si...Paula, it's so sad to see some people being sidelined in that way.We need, as a people, to do better, an to let the people who represent us know that 'nonessential' is not acceptable.<br /><br />Love back, from both of us!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-82486096691389424152020-05-20T09:11:52.772-07:002020-05-20T09:11:52.772-07:00Mary, I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Sometimes,...Mary, I'm so glad you enjoyed this! Sometimes, yes, humour's the most vital part of life.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-10507518966302137432020-05-20T09:01:14.388-07:002020-05-20T09:01:14.388-07:00Duane, thank you for this...the support in these k...Duane, thank you for this...the support in these kind and grace-filled words is just so moving, and so vital on this very hard day.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-80965807926292904812020-05-20T09:00:01.580-07:002020-05-20T09:00:01.580-07:00Thank you so much for this lovely, heartwarming af...Thank you so much for this lovely, heartwarming affirmation. I'm touched and blessed by your words.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-86615388665816945472020-05-20T08:53:55.135-07:002020-05-20T08:53:55.135-07:00Suzette, thank YOU, for your prayers, and for bein...Suzette, thank YOU, for your prayers, and for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-47132508663374256302020-05-20T08:48:41.330-07:002020-05-20T08:48:41.330-07:00So glad you enjoyed this, Annette!So glad you enjoyed this, Annette!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-46008756442884847662020-05-20T08:47:39.012-07:002020-05-20T08:47:39.012-07:00Great-Granny-Grandma, perspective really does make...Great-Granny-Grandma, perspective really does make the vital diference. I view life through a lens of 'happy' because, well, it's more fun.<br /><br />We thank you so much for your presence here, an your prayers!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-92153734751607754242020-05-20T08:45:00.060-07:002020-05-20T08:45:00.060-07:00Susan, serious is SO overrated!Susan, serious is SO overrated!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-37217181289084660342020-05-20T08:43:29.568-07:002020-05-20T08:43:29.568-07:00Joanne, it's so true...we're all essential...Joanne, it's so true...we're all essential, and especially now, that has to be reinforced. Thanks so much for the prayers, and for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-80578357372999469612020-05-20T08:41:26.839-07:002020-05-20T08:41:26.839-07:00Fiona, too right, no normal, but I'm glad to s...Fiona, too right, no normal, but I'm glad to still be here.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-60023365368453947982020-05-20T08:32:14.827-07:002020-05-20T08:32:14.827-07:00Loretta, thank YOU, for being here!Loretta, thank YOU, for being here!Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-41347991540564067592020-05-19T08:28:25.042-07:002020-05-19T08:28:25.042-07:00Awww, friend. Even in your downhill slide, your hu...Awww, friend. Even in your downhill slide, your humor peeks through. I'm so glad. I'm praying for both of you daily and sending very gentle hugs.Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409533877632020738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-88529440020175050632020-05-18T12:54:53.770-07:002020-05-18T12:54:53.770-07:00I think my husband would have responded the same w...I think my husband would have responded the same way - but without the poem. I've come across your poems at other blog visits and have so enjoyed them! Marriage is so awesome when one of you can come in all blustered up by the weather, looking so uncool - and you can both enjoy a good laugh about it. That's the good stuff marriage is made of!Maryleighhttps://bluecottonmemory.com/celebrating-change-letting-go-and-letting-god/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-48025037118201717792020-05-18T07:16:24.620-07:002020-05-18T07:16:24.620-07:00Must have been some wind storm, Andrew! I do hope ...Must have been some wind storm, Andrew! I do hope Barb got a good laugh out of your post! You truly do find the silliness in every day, don't you! Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-71062209925242126172020-05-17T17:51:27.683-07:002020-05-17T17:51:27.683-07:00Yes -- "essential" and "nonessentia...Yes -- "essential" and "nonessential" are words that defy our humanity. Sending love to both of you.Paula Kigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13627600101739835713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-59187158370390624342020-05-16T16:25:31.603-07:002020-05-16T16:25:31.603-07:00Andrew! Where do you get this stuff? I love it! So...Andrew! Where do you get this stuff? I love it! Sometimes only humor will do! So glad you are still writing to us. I think most of us have many bad hair days now! Praying always for you!Mary Hoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17528465484642169618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-7089314131959079672020-05-16T03:42:59.549-07:002020-05-16T03:42:59.549-07:00Andrew, so very sorry to hear that you've take...Andrew, so very sorry to hear that you've taken a turn for the worse. My prayers for you have been and will continue to be for God's peace. Loved your post, it made me smile. I so appreciated yours and Barb's prayers as I struggled with a fever this week. When you read my post which I know you try to read them all, I promise I hadn't read yours yet. May God give you comfort and peace my friend and brother. DuaneSteven D Thompsonhttp://duhdad3.wordpresss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-16637068987918973052020-05-15T14:14:59.636-07:002020-05-15T14:14:59.636-07:00I am thankful you continue to choose life and choo...I am thankful you continue to choose life and choose to encourage others in life. God has given you words even in your very difficult moments and you choose to share and give them away. TY and blessings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17239654231154588521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-74422816732316602222020-05-15T13:40:17.836-07:002020-05-15T13:40:17.836-07:00Thanks for keeping your sense of humor, I so appre...Thanks for keeping your sense of humor, I so appreciate it. <br />Glad you are back to writing. You and Barb in my prayers.Suzette K.https://myconcretedove.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-12480633940417110162020-05-15T12:26:44.800-07:002020-05-15T12:26:44.800-07:00I howled with laughter... poor Barb. :) I howled with laughter... poor Barb. :) Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731853888897956775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-32914605578752755172020-05-15T10:06:57.082-07:002020-05-15T10:06:57.082-07:00My first thought was perspective, and how it influ...My first thought was perspective, and how it influences how we experience what we are going through, but I also stand in agrrement with Joanne Viola's comment, and am praying for you and Barb as well.Great-Granny Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984367859984906071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4095822388315899381.post-82475558705038601932020-05-15T05:45:26.396-07:002020-05-15T05:45:26.396-07:00I want to be serious but your words just crack me....I want to be serious but your words just crack me. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.com