tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post1107530954791579244..comments2024-03-29T03:04:27.981-07:00Comments on Crafty Home Cottage: Knicking Myself In The ButtConniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08187302890702147585noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-66292765693157905702022-04-16T15:43:05.564-07:002022-04-16T15:43:05.564-07:00Hi Connie, thankyou so much for refreshing my mind...Hi Connie, thankyou so much for refreshing my mindset, every word you said is so true but sometimes we forget, lost mom and my dad in the last few years with no brothers or sisters sometimes it gets lonely even if I'm in a full room of people and I mean full I have 6 children and grandchildren . But I will keep in mind those words. You have such wonderful photos and memories . Ok so what about those biscuits? Yummy Lisa @ Sweet Tea N' Salty AirAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-22605063269485382312022-04-08T16:06:33.576-07:002022-04-08T16:06:33.576-07:00You have shared so powerfully and beautifully the ...You have shared so powerfully and beautifully the journey of grief, Connie, and the most beautiful thing I see is that you are turning to the Lord and looking with a positive perspective on this difficult journey you've been on. Losing a spouse and the loneliness is the worst. I'm sure the lost feeling in your heart overwhelms you at times, and you wonder how you'll get through the days. I enjoyed the pictures of you and Steve, such precious beautiful times together you had, and lots of laughs and love. I pray that the Lord continues to comfort your heart as only He knows how through this difficult season you are in, and that healing through His loving hand comes to your heart in sweet tender ways. Many blessings to you dear friend! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-11980432982866267272022-04-08T15:11:27.380-07:002022-04-08T15:11:27.380-07:00Connie, I appreciate your transparency, and feel t...Connie, I appreciate your transparency, and feel this post is such a wonderful tribute to the Lord, not to mention a tribute to Steve and your wonderful relationship. Anyone who has lost a spouse knows first hand the grief you are experiencing. And yet, you are showing all of us how to move forward. Even when it hurts and loneliness closes in, you are finding blessings to be thankful for. I Love this post. Hugs, Nancy A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-78366386843344021712022-04-07T04:00:08.390-07:002022-04-07T04:00:08.390-07:00Dear Connie, I just "met you" when you p...Dear Connie, I just "met you" when you posted a comment over on my blog, "Close Doors, Open Windows". Thank you for visiting me there, and now I am happy to get better acquainted with you here. Since I did not know you before, I do not know the history here, but I can certainly see that you've been through some great sorrow in your life recently. This was a beautiful post of thankfulness for the blessings you have now and have had in the past with the man you loved for so many wonderful years. Although I have not yet been through such great sorrow as this, I can certainly understand the grief. We lost our son to cancer almost 8 years ago, at the age of 41. Although grief for a child is not the same as grief for a mate, still, grief is grief, and we all go through the different stages of it one way or another. My heart goes out to you and I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and prayers...and I hope to get to know you better as the days go by. God bless you, my new friend!Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-91579298823293974732022-04-04T01:51:09.021-07:002022-04-04T01:51:09.021-07:00such a beautiful post, we must all be grateful for...such a beautiful post, we must all be grateful for our blessings. Sending you a big hug xxx Jill at emeraldcottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08971442891183180993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-65752157578914430002022-04-02T15:44:55.911-07:002022-04-02T15:44:55.911-07:00Dear Connie, somehow I missed this post of yours a...Dear Connie, somehow I missed this post of yours and reading it just now has brought tears to my eyes. I know exactly where you are coming from (although I acknowledge grief is always a personal journey and different for each person). It is nearly four years now since my darling left us and I still miss him, but it brings me joy to reflect back on the good times we were privileged to have spent together. Learning to be content with what God has given me and giving Him thanks for ALL things has helped me a lot over the years. <br />Big hugz, MxxxAt Home In New Zealandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12835971617944752730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-87747121138786608432022-03-30T22:04:16.461-07:002022-03-30T22:04:16.461-07:00Oh yes, Connie. Points well taken. This post was f...Oh yes, Connie. Points well taken. This post was for everyman/woman. Me especially. Thank you, thank you for sharing it.<br />And might I lovingly say yes, celebrate the wonderful 44 years God gave you and Steve, and celebrate also our God of love and grace and peace and joy, who showers us daily with those and other blessings of all kinds, and walks with us daily, moment by moment through pain and joy alike. 44 special years: what a gift! And you, Connie, are a gift to me, personally. I so look forward to each post. (And worry when I don't find one. :-) Hugs and prayers!Lindahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450792092084530798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-39882431625370975762022-03-30T14:24:43.944-07:002022-03-30T14:24:43.944-07:00What a lovely post. We all need to be reminded onc...What a lovely post. We all need to be reminded once in a while to be thankful for our blessings and remember from where they came. The photos that you posted show the joy and happiness that you and Steve had together and now you have all those wonderful memories. Sending you a warm hug and prayers as you go through these hard times. ((hugs))Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04741742995571975518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-2421411037874584062022-03-30T13:36:46.340-07:002022-03-30T13:36:46.340-07:00Oh Connie, please do t apologize for feeling down....Oh Connie, please do t apologize for feeling down. Grief has no time limit and anniversaries and birthdays will always be hard to bear on your own. Remember all those good times, 44 wonderful years together. You are allowed to be sad too. Thinking of you.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13596754983215564299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-78786598167134483312022-03-30T07:27:24.861-07:002022-03-30T07:27:24.861-07:00Beautiful post. An encouragement to me as I strug...Beautiful post. An encouragement to me as I struggle with fatigue and heart problems. Thank you and enjoy those 44 years of happy anniversaries this week! Hugs. Nancy Cozy Thyme Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03933769393226611441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-78456601032663618592022-03-30T04:45:53.826-07:002022-03-30T04:45:53.826-07:00Oh Connie, you are amazing. You and Steve were suc...Oh Connie, you are amazing. You and Steve were such a great couple...meant to be together. I don't know how you have held up so well, stayed positive and cheerful, and made so many of us happy with your blog posts. You are such a encouragement to others. Henny Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958386938311591314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-43750641321907965672022-03-29T17:05:14.389-07:002022-03-29T17:05:14.389-07:00This was a beautiful post, Connie. Of course you a...This was a beautiful post, Connie. Of course you are feeling intense grief with it being your anniversary week. Let the tears flow! It is OK and normal to be sad over your husband's loss. Grief never goes away; it is always with us and is like the waves in the ocean that ebb and flow. Much love and a big hug to you as you remember your dear husband and all the anniversaries you shared. xoxoMelaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-49702083119936667292022-03-29T15:52:21.549-07:002022-03-29T15:52:21.549-07:00God bless you, Connie. Have a beautiful celebrati...God bless you, Connie. Have a beautiful celebration. 44 years together is a wonderful thing. I am so sorry your Steve is no longer with you. May his memory always be a blessing. Hugs.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-49982963944953465962022-03-29T14:08:07.196-07:002022-03-29T14:08:07.196-07:00Thinking of you Connie. You are one amazing and i...Thinking of you Connie. You are one amazing and inspirational lady. xxLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283305396634618796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-40458590531747198462022-03-29T13:59:21.537-07:002022-03-29T13:59:21.537-07:00Such a sweet post Connie... and thank you for shar...Such a sweet post Connie... and thank you for sharing some of the wonderful photos and memories of you and Steve. I can feel your grief, even while you are giving yourself a "kick in the pants"!!! I love the photos of you two having fun together.. I"m sure over 44 years you DID have much fun together, along with heartaches of course, as most people do have in a long marriage. I especially love the pictures of you two in your straw hats.. I printed those out and they will be on the wall by my computer so that each time I see them, I will offer up a prayer for you, that you have the strength to get through this, and that the Lord will provide you some joy also... while here on Earth.. and prayers for Steve that he is indeed in a very happy and beautiful place, waiting for you. You are two beautiful souls.. and you have impacted me tremendously! Love you!!! MarilynMarilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166022624714254716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-74389209283473214802022-03-29T13:13:30.046-07:002022-03-29T13:13:30.046-07:00Dearest Connie...I am ever so sorry you are going ...Dearest Connie...I am ever so sorry you are going through such a tough time...I know others who can relate to similar feelings....you managed to put together a beautiful and inspiring post for many....I loved seeing the photos and reading this...may God Bless!Estelle'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565205787406338559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-20280270033340987982022-03-29T12:54:01.762-07:002022-03-29T12:54:01.762-07:00Prayers for you, Connie.
Grace & Peace,
PamPrayers for you, Connie.<br /><br />Grace & Peace,<br />PamPamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04913112994067101020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-2413918737824796802022-03-29T10:22:34.543-07:002022-03-29T10:22:34.543-07:00Hugs to you Connie. ^^Hugs to you Connie. ^^Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07740791822099663516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-50746187640824658982022-03-29T09:58:23.184-07:002022-03-29T09:58:23.184-07:00My heart is with you - what a lovely post. I lost ...My heart is with you - what a lovely post. I lost my Lorne just about the same time so I understand a bit of what you are going through. Loneliness is the hardest thing to deal with. Thank you for helping just a bit.Donna Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11491130884085643521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-42337733175941436732022-03-29T07:58:17.485-07:002022-03-29T07:58:17.485-07:00Connie, grief never goes away, a raging fire of em...Connie, grief never goes away, a raging fire of emotion becomes a banked ember that flares up when the wind of memory blows. The ember fades but never really goes out but the flare can take us by surprise sometimes. Isn't it amazing that we can take for granted so many blessings that so many people in the world do not enjoy? I also find it helpful to list these small but significant things. Every night I find myself in the shower thank God for running hot water! Silly I know but it is a daily miracle none the less.Dogwood Lane Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325307035803155779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-88436141618558577192022-03-29T07:49:54.855-07:002022-03-29T07:49:54.855-07:00Big Hugs to you, I know we have all gone through c...Big Hugs to you, I know we have all gone through challenges in our lives and we can so easily let them control us or we can take control. When I am feeling discourage, down on myself I do try to remember the blessings in my life, if you let them be the forefront of your thoughts and not the bad it makes getting through the day much easier and leaning on God to get you through!Conniecrafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266327228870948083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-55192498881262117492022-03-29T06:05:15.504-07:002022-03-29T06:05:15.504-07:00Sending you big hugs, and wishes for a blessed ann...Sending you big hugs, and wishes for a blessed anniversary.<br />This is a lovely post and a great reminder for us to focus on the blessings that we have, and not the trials that we have. Father in heaven loves us and he wants us to find joy and feel of His love for us.<br />It surely is easy to get bogged down in misery, if we allow it, but then we won't be receptive to the joy and blessings in our lives.<br /><br />~K.Kerinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05416650902627197826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-48044518298696425272022-03-29T03:33:10.524-07:002022-03-29T03:33:10.524-07:00Hi CONNIE- You have done a beautifully written and...Hi CONNIE- You have done a beautifully written and expressed post- love to see the photos of Steve. My Partner and I have been together 45 years, so we share something in common Connie. Stay well and safe there- Best Wishes. KEV. (Sydney-AUSTRALIA).KEV. Robertson.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03057624752614080866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-2042444138677730822022-03-29T01:43:29.550-07:002022-03-29T01:43:29.550-07:00This was perfectly said and I can relate to it com...This was perfectly said and I can relate to it completely. I have to give myself a kick in the butt every now and then too. Celebrating your anniversary sounds like a great idea. Also a wonderful time to reflect on the many sweet memories you have.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9136180253380173794.post-69274532062886648782022-03-29T01:38:01.082-07:002022-03-29T01:38:01.082-07:00Connie, what an inspiration you truly are. You alw...Connie, what an inspiration you truly are. You always see the hopeful through the hard bits. What delightful photos of you both. you will have so many lovely memories to lean on.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.com