tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post3038349126577153031..comments2023-10-10T04:20:19.314-05:00Comments on Mrs. Blandings: A Circle of FriendsMrs. Blandingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347927058318098383noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-14554609890277005712008-12-11T14:08:00.000-06:002008-12-11T14:08:00.000-06:00What a beautiful post! I just randomly ran across...What a beautiful post! I just randomly ran across this blog today, and already I am struck with it's beauty, and inspired by the friendships, the joy in life, and the humanity I see here. Thank you!lover of beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07227393137837167217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-10141083815710066742008-12-11T08:26:00.000-06:002008-12-11T08:26:00.000-06:00Absolutely beautiful tribute. I have no more word...Absolutely beautiful tribute. I have no more words.jaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10377887136710630792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-81514810212112543532008-12-08T17:33:00.000-06:002008-12-08T17:33:00.000-06:00Thank you for this. Ours was not a group of seven...Thank you for this. Ours was not a group of seventeen...only three. We referred to ourselves as the 'Last Wives Club'. All the most important events in our lives were either celebrated or endured together. When our lovely Teresa announced "the jig's up, it's cancer" we swore it would be something we'd get through and talk about in our old age. Not so. We said good-bye two years ago, she told me she loved me and then she was gone. I wear her perfume to every event we would have attended together, and I say to myself "Teresa would have loved this!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-58805302467211519172008-12-08T16:32:00.000-06:002008-12-08T16:32:00.000-06:00This was really, truly beautiful. Horribly sad, bu...This was really, truly beautiful. Horribly sad, but so beautiful the way you honored her.soodie ::https://www.blogger.com/profile/07685244187423698176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-45199020014653152502008-12-08T08:28:00.000-06:002008-12-08T08:28:00.000-06:00Beautiful and inspiring, THANK YOU for this postBeautiful and inspiring, THANK YOU for this postIvy Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10534759584188444219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-77687734361036076002008-12-08T00:16:00.000-06:002008-12-08T00:16:00.000-06:00I read your posting today with tears running down ...I read your posting today with tears running down my face. I know from experience how important my "girl"friends are, as they have supported and loved my husband and me throughout his journey with cancer for these past 8 years. You have inspired me to start my own Girls' Night.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-37862045681062193372008-12-07T13:06:00.000-06:002008-12-07T13:06:00.000-06:00this brought tears to my eyes, yesterday, and i am...this brought tears to my eyes, yesterday, and i am still thinking of it...what a loving tribute and well-spoken testament to true friendsVictoria Thornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14464329551302212978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-27957620849073812322008-12-06T23:26:00.000-06:002008-12-06T23:26:00.000-06:00Oh God, Oh God...my daughter was diagnosed with ca...Oh God, Oh God...my daughter was diagnosed with cancer 2 weeks ago and it is a nightmare I want to wake up from. Her family and friends are surrounding her with love and care. She is absolutely determined to fight it and as she is one of the strongest people I have ever known I cling to her strength. Your story touched me and allowed me to shed some tears....I've been afraid if I started I couldn't stop.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07647472885003848528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-19010385053419682972008-12-06T18:55:00.000-06:002008-12-06T18:55:00.000-06:00Lovely and poignant.... .Lovely and poignant.... .for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-80747755409108400972008-12-06T14:17:00.000-06:002008-12-06T14:17:00.000-06:00What a wonderful story. You and your friends' love...What a wonderful story. You and your friends' love for your friend shines through.Glennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03681336164718681936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-24824522482147626522008-12-06T07:36:00.000-06:002008-12-06T07:36:00.000-06:00For some reason I didn't get this new post until t...For some reason I didn't get this new post until this morning (Sat) and here I sit with my cup of jo and TEARS running down my face. What woman cannot relate with what you wrote today, Patricia, as we all have been touched by strong friendships and, sadly, cancer too.<BR/>Beautifully and poignantly written, Mrs. B.!! You are such a wonderful communicator. This one is a Keeper for sure!MIMILEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02434941779541562832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-88630390107286953112008-12-06T07:07:00.000-06:002008-12-06T07:07:00.000-06:00Mrs. Blandings, you are the best.Mrs. Blandings, you are the best.tarheelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08622727214491070439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-61132196959366205242008-12-06T06:59:00.000-06:002008-12-06T06:59:00.000-06:00Oh, Mrs. B. A circle of woman is vital. What a b...Oh, Mrs. B. A circle of woman is vital. What a beautiful tribute to friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-33553512613026345542008-12-06T05:52:00.000-06:002008-12-06T05:52:00.000-06:00Mrs. B-Never turn off the comments to a post like ...Mrs. B-<BR/>Never turn off the comments to a post like this as it is apparent how many hearts and eyes you have caused to skip a beat or shed a tear. Especially during the holiday time of year when we are reminded of making room in our hearts. <BR/>It is true, we are all here connected for a short while and to be connected via a blog, or a dinner group, (or poker) is a beautiful thing.<BR/>It is the twists and turns and shifts that life presents - which cause us to stop and pause. Rallying to meet the occasion is what we all must put at the top of our list. <BR/>Please keep writing, I want to read more - in a book.<BR/>pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-85877688436668611642008-12-06T02:31:00.000-06:002008-12-06T02:31:00.000-06:00I'm crying. This was a good one Patricia.hard to ...I'm crying. This was a good one Patricia.<BR/><BR/>hard to think of the woman who would step into your life. <BR/><BR/>This was beautiful.cotedetexashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421509668956556785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-47911556766312063232008-12-06T00:44:00.000-06:002008-12-06T00:44:00.000-06:00what a great tribute. my mom was diagnosed with br...what a great tribute. my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer earlier this year. it was caught very early and we were all so grateful that the treatment was relatively brief and painless. after reading your post i can't help but to think about the progress that has been made and what if her diagnosis had been 8 years ago - or 16 years ago. life really is precious. i always love reading your fine tuned insights regarding decor... but these posts are pretty great too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-67157639924161640002008-12-05T22:09:00.000-06:002008-12-05T22:09:00.000-06:00How poignant. My sister-in law is fighting for her...How poignant. My sister-in law is fighting for her life right now, a dear friend is in remission, and we lost my dear cousin Sharon to this haunting disease. Pray we find a cure soon.Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-62610229718080917882008-12-05T22:04:00.000-06:002008-12-05T22:04:00.000-06:00Patricia, this was beautiful. There's a certain sy...Patricia, this was beautiful. There's a certain symetry to your embracing your friend's new wife. Yes, she sanctioned that. This is particularly poignant to me today because a coworker's doctor found a lump yesterday and she blew it off to me with "there's no breast cancer in my family, so I'm not worried". I know she is. She's not one to let it control her, but I pray it's a cyst or a fibroid. A very nice tribute. A heart remembered beats still.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-41864841990459983602008-12-05T21:46:00.000-06:002008-12-05T21:46:00.000-06:00I usually make a point to turn off the comments on...I usually make a point to turn off the comments on the essays. Clearly, it was good that I didn't today. Thanks for reading and commenting and my prayers go out to everyone who is worried about a loved one.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-21818155564704939342008-12-05T17:42:00.000-06:002008-12-05T17:42:00.000-06:00Again, I shall say it, "You should write a book" o...Again, I shall say it, "You should write a book" only because I want to read more. It is stories like this that <BR/>make me like you even more than I already do. Life has a way of keeping us in check. <BR/>You are a very special lady and I am sure that Missy is watching over you as you select your next ornament.pve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-42858167474020570872008-12-05T16:55:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:55:00.000-06:00With your wonderful way with words, you've shared ...With your wonderful way with words, you've shared yourself and your friends with your blog readers. What a wonderful gift you've given us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-60581711970401111382008-12-05T16:33:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:33:00.000-06:00OK, now I need a big tissue. I just received two e...OK, now I need a big tissue. I just received two emails from two friends from a book club started when our now high school age kids were in preschool. One had a mother pass away early this morning and another had a daughter in the hospital with appendicitis (sp?) I have known these women for years and we have also gone through the breast cancer beast with two in the Book Group. One had it twice and now has a pace maker due to the chemo. The other friend has chosen not to go the chemo route. <BR/>You have written such a lovely piece, and very appropriate to the time of year when we all should think about what is most important: our connections to each other. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the very important reminderkatiedidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682823255667624459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-16799666327356674692008-12-05T16:14:00.000-06:002008-12-05T16:14:00.000-06:00Thank you. I have tears in my eyes. Well done.Thank you. I have tears in my eyes. Well done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-79595008565161481772008-12-05T15:37:00.000-06:002008-12-05T15:37:00.000-06:00What a wonderful friend you are... not for car-poo...What a wonderful friend you are... not for car-pool-toting, nor christmas-tree-ornament-shopping, nor main-course-dinner-making... but for being the kind of friend who could find it inside of you to write something so beautiful, not only for Missy but for the new wife. Love your Friday posts...<BR/>Thanks for sharing a little slice of your life and love with us.erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07890559705160346176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-41138144040774759582008-12-05T15:34:00.000-06:002008-12-05T15:34:00.000-06:00Patricia... stunning as always.Patricia... stunning as always.Pigtown*Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13775512940294150252noreply@blogger.com