tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post4357735563419720389..comments2024-03-18T11:49:18.392-04:00Comments on South Your Mouth: Hey Y'all! - Good Riddance 2018Mandy Rivershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06710513097645421429noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-60091143130697080642019-05-01T10:52:49.555-04:002019-05-01T10:52:49.555-04:00Thanks for sharing this Mandy. And for showing me ...Thanks for sharing this Mandy. And for showing me that I need to probably share with my readers also. We will miss our Dads greatly!! Renzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02695424949204832879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-83779038078436004412019-01-08T11:33:36.192-05:002019-01-08T11:33:36.192-05:00Dear Mandy, your daddy is with you every step of t...Dear Mandy, your daddy is with you every step of the way; he's in your heart; he's a big part of who you are. You are doing an amazing job as wife, mother, daughter, friend. You are inspiring others to take life on full force, shed a tear, and then take off marching again. You are doing great. Somehow you have made mere words on a page capture us into your life ... and we love it, good times and not so good times. We love you dear.Bebehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02267967129895192038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-11667215051770597472019-01-06T15:45:23.174-05:002019-01-06T15:45:23.174-05:00Best wishes for the happiest 2019 imaginable! So ...Best wishes for the happiest 2019 imaginable! So sorry you had such a difficult year before.sweetpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292729732449532041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-52658095054077336022019-01-06T14:19:54.673-05:002019-01-06T14:19:54.673-05:00Good Lord... I am so sorry that 2018 was so unkind...Good Lord... I am so sorry that 2018 was so unkind to you, and it most certainly was. I must say that I'm feeling the same way myself, but I am also extremely optimistic about 2019. We love you and this blog. Keep yourself well, love those around you (that are worthy of that love) and reject all negativity. Peace & love!angelitacarmelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17416047806212021846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-69012016949611477442019-01-06T10:26:52.154-05:002019-01-06T10:26:52.154-05:00What a year! I'm so sorry you had to experienc...What a year! I'm so sorry you had to experience all those things, especially the loss of your Dad. God willing, 2019 will be completely different. Though we are separated by many miles, know that we, your faithful readers, are right here with you. Happy New Year, Mandy!The Ol' Big Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16592977868776773386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-38594765323643582312019-01-05T22:45:38.864-05:002019-01-05T22:45:38.864-05:00May your annus horribilis of 2018 be behind you an...May your annus horribilis of 2018 be behind you and may 2019 be your annus mirabilis! ❤️Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908048812345084352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-65916451653442104452019-01-05T19:38:04.894-05:002019-01-05T19:38:04.894-05:00Ugh! Good riddance 2018! I'm so sorry that y...Ugh! Good riddance 2018! I'm so sorry that you and your family had such a tough year. Good news on your Mom but tough getting through the loss. Finding a new normal and new traditions. Here's to a fresh, new year!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431876026350151348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-10631438275803068722019-01-04T13:17:38.601-05:002019-01-04T13:17:38.601-05:00Oh my goodness! You've shared your heart and s...Oh my goodness! You've shared your heart and soul with us. I haven't followed you all these years because I didn't know about you back then but I love your spunk and your humor. And now your heart. God bless you and your family and thank you for sharing with us! :)Aileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992807714484812147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-87385143436039590602019-01-04T08:41:30.195-05:002019-01-04T08:41:30.195-05:00May God richly bless you in 2019 and always. Love...May God richly bless you in 2019 and always. Love to you and your family. Always in my prayers. xxxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14425777040600432040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-38108531550512908702019-01-04T08:29:06.296-05:002019-01-04T08:29:06.296-05:00We can never understand the tests we are put throu...We can never understand the tests we are put through, but God does not give us more than we can handle. I know that sounds crazy but I had a similar testing this past year. Still cry my eyes out at times ...just have memories to lean on. Go forward knowing you and your family can face any battle with loveAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08137103159425625547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-73372017758828722642019-01-03T23:20:27.056-05:002019-01-03T23:20:27.056-05:00May the best part of 2018, be the worse you encoun...May the best part of 2018, be the worse you encounter in 2019! Prayers for you, your dad and your family!<br />Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04633733995932878818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-30098201802542149652019-01-03T21:42:42.518-05:002019-01-03T21:42:42.518-05:00I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom last...I'm so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom last February when she was a much stronger physical person than my dad. I can't believe she went before my dad. Thank you for sharing everything. I feel like I'm not alone anymore in thinking 2018 was NOT GOOD.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002937520232945751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-23468761745206308892019-01-03T20:55:05.452-05:002019-01-03T20:55:05.452-05:00Great post.
Stay strong.
Keep the faith.Great post.<br />Stay strong.<br />Keep the faith.PattiAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00191550268437093170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-87381280373509715732019-01-03T20:37:43.738-05:002019-01-03T20:37:43.738-05:00...I think we may be sisters....it seems like when......I think we may be sisters....it seems like when it rains, it turns into a tsunami...forget the pouring aspect! You will come thru with flying colors and be stronger than ever before. How do I know this? I've done it...and you can too! HE makes a way where there seemeth to be no way! Go on girl....run like something is after you....look behind ya...we're there too!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02586904006280222291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-65413541647860252152019-01-03T19:51:36.315-05:002019-01-03T19:51:36.315-05:00Mandy my heart aches for you and your family. With...Mandy my heart aches for you and your family. With such a bad 2018 God will surely bless you with a much Happier New Year, Lord knows you deserve it. God bless and take care.:)Janice Maiolatesihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129795542472625467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-20289063426895931702019-01-03T19:11:15.300-05:002019-01-03T19:11:15.300-05:00Mandy, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I...Mandy, I am very sorry for the loss of your Dad. I pray 2019 will be a much<br />kinder year for your family. You have carried on and I know it wasn't easy.<br />A lot of us are glad 2018 is in our rear view mirrors.2DarleneK2https://www.blogger.com/profile/05186324569652776256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-80639887712080573582019-01-03T19:09:57.057-05:002019-01-03T19:09:57.057-05:00💓💔💓💓💔💓Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-75106899260443352312019-01-03T18:56:55.816-05:002019-01-03T18:56:55.816-05:00Hi, Dear Mandy,
I'm with you!! Glad to get ri...Hi, Dear Mandy,<br /><br />I'm with you!! Glad to get rid of 2018. 2019 has to be better. I'm so sorry for your loss and I know how bad it hurts. You are not alone, though, unfortunately. I'm much older than you and also feel for your Mother but I am glad she is coping well. Your blog is a treasure as you are, too!!<br />Ann<br />Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08246810316125821753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-56189016495710752702019-01-03T18:38:32.692-05:002019-01-03T18:38:32.692-05:00Oh, Mandy, girl. (((Hugs))) to you, from Ohio. I a...Oh, Mandy, girl. (((Hugs))) to you, from Ohio. I am so sorry to hear about everything you've been through this year, but so very glad you shared. I am praying that you find solace in the poem NorasGranddaughter posted, in the comfort of your husband, in the company of your new puppy, in your new traditions, and in all the friends you have, here. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750445048615159431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-11222193110856901572019-01-03T16:42:28.047-05:002019-01-03T16:42:28.047-05:00I have read & loved your blog for a long time ...I have read & loved your blog for a long time but this past year it seemed different. My heart cries for your very sad year, but as you have shown us life goes on & we survive. Best luck to your family for 2019. Sglhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17972865431933115953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-78551793609184466482019-01-03T16:41:07.633-05:002019-01-03T16:41:07.633-05:00I'm so sorry for all of your losses and hardsh...I'm so sorry for all of your losses and hardships last year (((HUGS)))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08316132632135394413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-31090114909420127842019-01-03T16:28:00.776-05:002019-01-03T16:28:00.776-05:00Mandy,
Thank you for sharing your journey with us....Mandy,<br />Thank you for sharing your journey with us. My daddy passed in 2017 after a long bout with dementia. I have always dreaded the passing of my parents, but because he had been suffering so, it was a sweet relief. He was a strong Christian and is in total bliss now. We are the ones who should have the pity. We are still travailing through this vale of sorrows...but through it all God has a wonderful plan for us and we are actively engaged with His plan. It is wondrous. My Mom will be 95 tomorrow and is very weary in her journey. Life is about changing seasons, isn't it? Someone sent me this poem on New Year's Day. It may speak to you.<br /><br /> “Gate of the Year” by Minnie Louise Haskins<br /><br />And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:<br />“Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.”<br /><br />And he replied:<br />“Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the Hand of God.<br />That shall be to you better than light and safer than a known way.”<br /><br />So I went forth, and finding the Hand of God, trod gladly into the night.<br />And He led me towards the hills and the breaking of day in the lone East.<br /><br />So heart be still:<br />What need our little life<br />Our human life to know,<br />If God hath comprehension?<br />In all the dizzy strife<br />Of things both high and low,<br />God hideth His intention.<br /><br />God knows. His will<br />Is best. The stretch of years<br />Which wind ahead, so dim<br />To our imperfect vision,<br />Are clear to God. Our fears<br />Are premature; In Him,<br />All time hath full provision.<br /><br />Then rest: until<br />God moves to lift the veil<br />From our impatient eyes,<br />When, as the sweeter features<br />Of Life’s stern face we hail,<br />Fair beyond all surmise<br />God’s thought around His creatures<br />Our mind shall fill.<br /><br />(The Gate of the Year was first published in 1908 as part of a collection titled The Desert. The words were a source of inspiration and comfort to Queen Elizabeth II, particularly after World War II. The Gate of the Year is also engraved on stone plaques and fixed to the gates of the King George VI Memorial Chapel at Windsor Castle.)<br /><br />Blessings to you and your family. You have many fellow travelers to walk with. :) <br /><br /><br /><br />NorasGranddaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06040596165507402654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-16946612634856680972019-01-03T15:40:52.737-05:002019-01-03T15:40:52.737-05:00I read this to my husband and cried the entire tim...I read this to my husband and cried the entire time. All I can say is, "Bless your heart." My prayers go out to you and your mama and all your family. Looking forward to hearing about all the good things and miracles in your life in 2019. Praying for you darlin'; hang in there. Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02653044402389501155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-41199070001710689262019-01-03T14:40:27.372-05:002019-01-03T14:40:27.372-05:00I you have a beautiful and blesses New Year you ar...I you have a beautiful and blesses New Year you are in my prayers God BlessAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11396396920166155643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848110156569017758.post-89761085527506828412019-01-03T14:27:58.068-05:002019-01-03T14:27:58.068-05:00OMG!!! UGLY CRY!!! I ONLY BEEN READING YOUR BLOG F...OMG!!! UGLY CRY!!! I ONLY BEEN READING YOUR BLOG FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS BUT I SWEAR I CAN "HEAR" THE SOUTH IN YOUR WORDS! FIRST MY CONDOLENCES AND SECOND MAY 2019 SHOWER YOU AND YOURS WITH NOTHING BUT BLESSINGS!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05994429143493027943noreply@blogger.com