tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post4370266609854507043..comments2023-10-11T04:09:53.564-07:00Comments on materfamilias writes: Wedding plans . . .materfamiliashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-23756985684318983142012-03-12T10:46:48.570-07:002012-03-12T10:46:48.570-07:00I remember marvelling at my dad, ravaged by cancer...I remember marvelling at my dad, ravaged by cancer, under 100 lbs (down from his lifetime 200+) reading a mystery novel -- how could he care? Yet we do, we must, and weddings are, at least, much more enticing than finding out who dun it!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-50691011515938301672012-03-12T10:45:14.285-07:002012-03-12T10:45:14.285-07:00Thanks, K. Even when we keep it out of sight, it&#...Thanks, K. Even when we keep it out of sight, it's always within our view, really, isn't it?!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-59190135746070346242012-03-12T10:44:29.496-07:002012-03-12T10:44:29.496-07:00You find time for journalling as well? But you'...You find time for journalling as well? But you're right -- there's so much that was too personal, too intense for the kind of blog I've got here. And yes, we do hope the wedding will be fun, above all!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-85278968204926737252012-03-12T10:43:22.861-07:002012-03-12T10:43:22.861-07:00We're lucky, as well, that our bride is easy t...We're lucky, as well, that our bride is easy to get along with. Can't imagine dealing with a Bridezilla -- I'd have zero patience.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-20981259862301758232012-03-12T10:42:46.403-07:002012-03-12T10:42:46.403-07:00Yes, shoes are a welcome distraction . . . they do...Yes, shoes are a welcome distraction . . . they don't call it retail therapy for nothing!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-17544063576421079822012-03-12T10:42:19.469-07:002012-03-12T10:42:19.469-07:00Thanks for understanding, Alison.Thanks for understanding, Alison.materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28430189925185688332012-03-12T10:42:01.105-07:002012-03-12T10:42:01.105-07:00Really, that's all we can do, right? Make the ...Really, that's all we can do, right? Make the most of the time we have with loved ones. Good for you!materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-28486948597602921272012-03-12T10:41:32.527-07:002012-03-12T10:41:32.527-07:00Thanks, Kristin. It was a tumultuously emotional a...Thanks, Kristin. It was a tumultuously emotional afternoon, but oddly satisfying. As my son said, cleansing (he wept buckets).materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-89881789538160699502012-03-12T06:09:33.090-07:002012-03-12T06:09:33.090-07:00I don't think there is any way to do much abou...I don't think there is any way to do much about life and death other than note it. Sometimes I'm kind of amazed that we manage to keep going, knowing that death comes in the end. But weddings are so lovely, then, that how should we not keep going?LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-10030976942256710682012-03-12T06:08:11.459-07:002012-03-12T06:08:11.459-07:00Life and its celebrations, at various points, all ...Life and its celebrations, at various points, all within your view... beautiful post, ma.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22500160293265151702012-03-11T20:47:37.550-07:002012-03-11T20:47:37.550-07:00I know that passings always give me pause. I woul...I know that passings always give me pause. I would be scribbling in my journal rather than a blog. This wedding sounds like so much fun!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-81701613330066636502012-03-11T19:24:23.546-07:002012-03-11T19:24:23.546-07:00More original thinkers than I have noted that life...More original thinkers than I have noted that life is messy - so if it spreads over the edges a bit it's to be expected, given the loss to your island community.<br />Wedding plans - I can't imagine what this would be like with a bride with issues. Thank goodness Lillypad is easy-going and eager to make the whole thing a good, big party!Pondsidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407539138546412482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-90977681106772364712012-03-11T18:27:27.068-07:002012-03-11T18:27:27.068-07:00Sorry to hear that your island has lost a great fe...Sorry to hear that your island has lost a great fellow. <br />Your post is full of emotion and with a wedding to plan and saying goodbye to a friend it's to be expected.<br /><br />Happy shoe shopping, that's something that always makes me smile!<br /><br />Take care mater,<br />Hostess<br />XOhostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-42581607640173636512012-03-11T13:39:55.797-07:002012-03-11T13:39:55.797-07:00Not messy, just open and honest. Life's bignes...Not messy, just open and honest. Life's bigness is overwhelming at times.That's Not My Agehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16052973075052114955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-33714219437674391822012-03-11T11:18:26.402-07:002012-03-11T11:18:26.402-07:00Not a messy post at all! Full of love, reality, an...Not a messy post at all! Full of love, reality, and helpful party planning tips :) <br /><br />So sorry to hear of your neighbor's passing, and thank you for sharing these precious pieces of yourself with us. I hugged my babies (13 & 16, but my babies nonetheless!) tightly after reading your post. You've reminded me that life is too short to dwell on the small stuff.<br /><br />Take care<br /><br />robynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4904021173466473381.post-22190033438868496892012-03-11T10:50:08.163-07:002012-03-11T10:50:08.163-07:00It's amazing how life and death coexist in thi...It's amazing how life and death coexist in this post. I'm so sorry that you have to attend this memorial but I will be giving you my positive thoughts...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com