tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post3185363277038329086..comments2023-03-21T05:36:39.510-04:00Comments on FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM MY (our)LIFE WITH MS(formerly titled "Know Your Its)..: "HOPE" - The Tree - Is HereGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-55276914987777504522009-09-15T22:21:16.984-04:002009-09-15T22:21:16.984-04:00I loved this story Gail! Do you still have the hop...I loved this story Gail! Do you still have the hope tree? If so I would love to send you an ornament for it. I crochet ornaments too. This story reminded me of why we DON"T have artificial trees anymore. One of our cats chewed on one and nearly died but it's a long story. The vet told us to use real trees as that wouldn't harm the animals.<br />Please let me know about the ornament. Love DiDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11429812875586479256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-68944958625673790382008-11-26T22:14:00.000-05:002008-11-26T22:14:00.000-05:00F AMy, my......such intimacy between us - so much ...F A<BR/><BR/>My, my......such intimacy between us - so much so, - that you quote one of my favorite sayings - "everyone has a voice, so take the time to listen" I love that you SO appreciate my sentiments that you re-write them as a way to, well, honor me. You are too kind.<BR/><BR/>And I love birds and squirrels. Although I know you jest in suggesting I would take a baby from it's mother. And your silliness about the porcupine - yet another example of your love. Humor is such a statement of love and knowledge between two people and it is so evident that we have that. Isn't it all just so wonderful?<BR/><BR/>So don't fret, of course I would publish your loving and funny comment, of course. So you just come on over here for dinner. So many surpirses await you.<BR/><BR/>Isn't family love just the best? <BR/><BR/>Gail<BR/>peace....and yes, "everyone has a voice so take the time to listen"....Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-73981549312206710552008-11-26T12:59:00.000-05:002008-11-26T12:59:00.000-05:00Oh Gail, what a beautiful story!Perhaps next year ...Oh Gail, what a beautiful story!<BR/><BR/>Perhaps next year you could get a bird for Hope's branches, built a community of nature uprooted and forced indoors. Or perhaps you could kidnap a baby squirrel from its mother and name him Charley.<BR/><BR/>I want to help you decorate. I have captured a porcupine for you. He will gnaw and gnaw Hope down, so she doesn't grow too tall and collapse your ceiling. I will name him for you. His name is Quonsett, which in porcupine means, "Remember, everyone has a voice, so take the time to listen".<BR/><BR/>And what a lovely compliment from Naval, and I paraphrase--Only a simple mind such as yours could write one sentence after another.<BR/><BR/>If you don't post this, I'm not coming to dinner tomorrow.Fallen angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16367668643577146331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-25261156072724911252008-11-22T22:38:00.000-05:002008-11-22T22:38:00.000-05:00To Ms. Gail You are heartily welcome to my blogspa...To Ms. Gail <BR/><BR/>You are heartily welcome to my blogspace. I have read this post with interest. I like the order of successive sentences you have put into the piece of writing. it reflects the simplicity of a writer's mind. I would be visiting to read more.<BR/><BR/>Naval LangaNAVAL LANGAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954455340860119085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-66808185983062718612008-11-22T16:37:00.000-05:002008-11-22T16:37:00.000-05:00Hi Naval-"Welcome". Thank you for cominhg by, pla...Hi Naval-<BR/><BR/>"Welcome". Thank you for cominhg by, plase visit whenever you like. I took a brief view of your blog(s). You are quite involved and in tune with the arts. Fascinating. I plan to view much more.<BR/><BR/>Again, "thank you" for visiting and I look forward to our 'blog exchanges'. :-)<BR/>Gail<BR/>peaceGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-62120059842417673712008-11-22T13:17:00.000-05:002008-11-22T13:17:00.000-05:00To GailI have just read some of your posts. I like...To Gail<BR/><BR/><BR/>I have just read some of your posts. I like your writings and would like to visit again.<BR/><BR/>If you love paintings and short stories, then a short visit to my blogs would be a good idea.<BR/><BR/>Naval LangaNAVAL LANGAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954455340860119085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-79982817037307457962008-11-22T09:58:00.000-05:002008-11-22T09:58:00.000-05:00To Sophie Lennon - We love you too and I am always...To Sophie Lennon - We love you too and I am always in awe, at how, at such a tender age you are so wise, you are an "Ole soul" for sure.<BR/>Love, Gailee<BR/><BR/>To Trish - yes, the spacing is perfect and her tiny needles are sprinkled with diamond dust. She is breath taking.<BR/>Love, Gail<BR/><BR/>To Kevin- What I believe about 'hope' is simple and yet strong. Hope for me means that in the darkest of times I don't give up. Add to that my belief that where I may be weak or troubled there are always elements or parts of my life that are still bright and vibrant and in acknowledging that, and at times holding on for dear life to that, I am given the strength to go on. And sometimes, when I feel broken I hang on to the strength and balance of those closest to me that I know love me and me them. <BR/>I hope this helped Kevin.<BR/>Love, Gail<BR/><BR/>peace to you all.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11337675996256691215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-28041221841612341592008-11-22T08:36:00.000-05:002008-11-22T08:36:00.000-05:00I'd be glad to contribute, Gail. But what would h...I'd be glad to contribute, Gail. But what would help me considerably is if you told me what hope means to you. :-)Comrade Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11393718048145784837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-85765585344856329922008-11-22T07:32:00.000-05:002008-11-22T07:32:00.000-05:00Norfolk pines are beautiful trees. Personally, I ...Norfolk pines are beautiful trees. Personally, I like the spacing between the branches and the tiny needles. Glad you took Hope home.PENolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920921974302444898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7828389555620814846.post-78873093874271076712008-11-21T23:04:00.000-05:002008-11-21T23:04:00.000-05:00My favorite part of the story is that Pa knew how ...My favorite part of the story is that Pa knew how much it meant to you and so as soon as you told him how you felt, he worked on finding space for her.<BR/>My goodness, do I love the two of you. Like parents...not fake ones either!<BR/>You already know what I have picked out for hope. I love being apart of your traditions. It makes me happier than you may ever know.<BR/>I love you.<BR/>Sophie LennonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com