tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post8098601969219692237..comments2024-03-28T06:22:43.522-05:00Comments on Oatmeal and Whimsy: a nest for the soul: Pursuit of HappyGaylahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08065012721158735975noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-73930658760894359662007-12-02T23:53:00.000-06:002007-12-02T23:53:00.000-06:00so very sorry to read about your dad. I can tell b...so very sorry to read about your dad. I can tell by your writing that you miss him very much, and as such this time of year holds for you very bittersweet feelings. I do hope that in some way though you can learn to create lovely traditions and memories for your own family.Tina Leavyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903745713391219366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-36603066628416083722007-11-29T16:21:00.000-06:002007-11-29T16:21:00.000-06:00I know exactly how you feel, I lost my daddy 13 ye...I know exactly how you feel, I lost my daddy 13 years ago, and there isnt a day that doesnt go by that I dont think of him. He loved Christmas and oh how he would have loved to see his 4 great grandchildren opening up their gifts. The way you wrote about him, bought tears to my eyes.<BR/>Thank you for sharing your stories of your daddy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-9355191466549692322007-11-29T12:47:00.000-06:002007-11-29T12:47:00.000-06:00Absolutely. I miss my dad too, but I know he woul...Absolutely. I miss my dad too, but I know he would be mortified and then devastated if we did not celebrate christmas to the max. He would think he didn't teach us anything at all.<BR/><BR/>Loved the post.Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-84918993232308535092007-11-29T07:36:00.000-06:002007-11-29T07:36:00.000-06:00Gayla, So beautifully written. Hold tight to the m...Gayla, So beautifully written. Hold tight to the memories..they keep the past in the present. Susanblack eyed susans kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13214016311612642339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-24147657105723610042007-11-28T22:33:00.000-06:002007-11-28T22:33:00.000-06:00What a touching tribute to your Dad. I know you mi...What a touching tribute to your Dad. I know you miss him and Christmas will be very different this year for all of you. Enjoy those bittersweet memories.<BR/>Laurie S.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-6533503005150144432007-11-28T20:32:00.000-06:002007-11-28T20:32:00.000-06:00Dear Gayla,I have been right where you are and as ...Dear Gayla,<BR/><BR/>I have been right where you are and as I sit here to type this I know that there are no words that can sooth the depth of that ache but my prayers are with you for comfort. <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>DenaDenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17243018375995706680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-42768665790847999502007-11-28T13:47:00.000-06:002007-11-28T13:47:00.000-06:00I hope this season gives you more joy than anythin...I hope this season gives you more joy than anything. <BR/><BR/>NanNanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06176129281318875402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-90428244458306819312007-11-28T13:01:00.000-06:002007-11-28T13:01:00.000-06:00You brought tears to my eyes. Have a great day Mar...You brought tears to my eyes. Have a great day MaryMary Isabella and Kiley too!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5238455262711858186.post-86991919148308818432007-11-28T11:45:00.000-06:002007-11-28T11:45:00.000-06:00Gayla,Very well said. Your Dad sounds like a grea...Gayla,<BR/>Very well said. Your Dad sounds like a great man to enjoy Christmas with. Wow! That was a lot of trees. So many cool and unique memories.<BR/>I know that you will honor him, and all he meant to you, in your own special and talented way.<BR/>Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.com