tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post2042558278784332761..comments2024-03-28T08:04:49.139-04:00Comments on 18underoneroof : the real honest truth....16 blessings'momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00611246330849334850noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-78029814559702045222017-03-31T09:15:42.028-04:002017-03-31T09:15:42.028-04:00Hello Deb, I am sorry about your husband. Congrat...Hello Deb, I am sorry about your husband. Congratulations to you though, for going back to school and doing so well, it can't have been easy. And you homeschooled four kids, and they all went on to college, very nice! <br />The grandchildren are amazing, aren't they? What gifts they are...!<br />Thank you for commenting, I really appreciate it.16 blessings'momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611246330849334850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-41872728315497010692017-03-30T21:32:36.166-04:002017-03-30T21:32:36.166-04:00I have been reading your blog since before Camille...I have been reading your blog since before Camille was born, it feels like you are almost family! My four kids are grown, two are married, and I have two granddaughters that light up my world. I homeschooled my children all the way through until they went to college. <br /><br />I lost my husband to cancer 13 years ago, and started back to school to finish my bachelor's degree in business when he was ill. I later rolled it into an MBA program. I went back to work when my youngest two were in high school, and started working on a doctorate. In the process, I was offered a chance to teach at the University, and decided to do it. I haven't looked back, and I love it! I feel very fortunate, but there are times when I miss my husband so much, and all of the things he is missing with his kids. He would have loved this part of his life, and been so proud of his children. <br /><br />I'm now seeing a boyfriend I dated 42 years ago! While I never would have married him back then, and don't plan to do so now, I am glad we've had a chance to get to know each other once again. The things that I liked about him back then have grown better, and he is past the things I didn't like when we first dated. I told him, after a few dates, "You're much nicer than I remember." He agreed. We've both had a lifetime of growing. <br /><br />I love reading your blog and learning a bit about your lives. I admire you for your faith and commitment to your religion and your family. You are a wonderful mother, and your family is so lucky to have you.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556301919720689325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-90377335521715652442017-03-30T15:36:59.456-04:002017-03-30T15:36:59.456-04:00The imps are girls. I should have said curly haire...The imps are girls. I should have said curly haired little sweeties, but they are rather impish. LOL! I love them to pieces. The little guy has had a rough time of it. He was born at 29 weeks and had all of the typical preemie issues. His seizures were well controlled until he was about 13 months. He went into status epilepticus at 14 months, had a hemispherotomy, a revision surgery at 2 and ½ years, and a shunt placed when he was three. He has been seizure free for almost 3 years. He is learning to walk and talk, is very affectionate, loves Mickey Mouse Club House, and is filled with joy. He will never be “normal”, but he will be exactly who God intended him to be. Thanks for asking after him. KristyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-90809582222502184292017-03-28T09:34:16.914-04:002017-03-28T09:34:16.914-04:00Carol, hello! Oh my goodness what a surprise, a g...Carol, hello! Oh my goodness what a surprise, a granddaughter with almost no warning! Our second granddaughter was quite a surprise in a different way, my daughter isn't married, but her choices are her own, I love her no less, and her little daughter is a precious gift from God. I truly believe that, send straight from heaven to warm our hearts, and my daughter (Molly Rose) is an excellent mommy. The rocking chair with the grand doll, I love that too!<br />Ha Marilyn, your dogs made a friend, that's so funny! They are such smart dogs.<br />Joy, the event was the East Coast Golden Heart Feast. We had tons of help for the plating and serving, and also the cleaning up. There were dishes and pans being washed almost continuously, and then there was...a clean up crew, thankfully! So it wasn't that bad, and I much more enjoy being in the kitchen...we have the best times in there.<br />I love that you have a housekeeper! It's true we are all different. I have always been quick to let the house go in favor of an adventure....16 blessings'momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611246330849334850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-75271751401988637282017-03-28T00:23:33.048-04:002017-03-28T00:23:33.048-04:00True confession: I have a house cleaner. It's ...True confession: I have a house cleaner. It's more stress-relieving than a massage. I am not a neat person; I tend to take on lots of projects and give them 110 percent, and in the meantime my household suffers from a serious lack of maintenance. So thank goodness for my sister-in-law, who has a cleaning business and a knack for organization. At first I was embarrassed to let her see my messy house (got to keep up appearances for the in-laws!) but I have let that go and just appreciate that not everyone has the same gifts. And somehow I'll teach my kids to clean up after themselves...We're working on it! Joybellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981873152882491936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-85758390853296496792017-03-28T00:13:46.760-04:002017-03-28T00:13:46.760-04:00Ok, wow, that was a lot of cooking!! What was the ...Ok, wow, that was a lot of cooking!! What was the event? The green beans sounded especially delicious. :) <br /><br />How nice for Emily to have that support, and good on her for taking on all that school. How exciting for her!! I got my Bachelor's in business, and thought about an MBA, but never got around to it and now I'm a work-at-home mom learning real estate appraisal. <br /><br />I'm sorry about Duke. My Corgi is almost 11 years old and I know the day is coming when he'll go to the happy hunting grounds. How do you explain that to your kids??? :( <br /><br />Today was a good day; I took my girls to visit my parents (they're in their 70s and not in the best of health) and we had a wonderful time. They played with all G&G's toys and got to ride the tire swing. We got home way too late so of course bedtime is 2 hours late. But it's totally worth it.Joybellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15981873152882491936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-34363934472051361402017-03-27T23:21:05.896-04:002017-03-27T23:21:05.896-04:00Della......you guys were amazing to prepare a meal...Della......you guys were amazing to prepare a meal for 600 people!!!!! BRAVO!!!!!👍👍👍 You have more energy than a barrel of monkeys! Everything sounds just delicious. Our dogs are great with kitties too. We do Pet Therapy with our dogs and one of the places we go is the Young Offenders jail and a cat comes to that, and I think our 2 labs just think he's just another dog 🤣🤣 Gotta love those labbies!! Here's a funny story for you. We have a little kangaroo rat living in some of the bushes in the back yard of this house. The only reason we know what it is my husband saw it with the flashlight the other night and told the pool guy and he told us what it is. Our youngest dog kept running to the bush and had her head in there. This only happens at night.....he lives underground somewhere in the daytime. They are very much like a gerbil.....NOT A BIG FAT UGLY. SEWER RAT!!!! 😂 He cute and we have named him Jerry.........and we just have to say to Bindi our 3 year old...."where's Jerry?" she's at the door ringing the bell to get out there 😂😂😂 The other night Jerry tried to make a dash for it and she was in hot pursuit and Hudson the 7year old lab was right behind her.....I'm surprised they didn't all end up in the pool!!!! Brahahaha!! Our dogs....as are yours......are a contstant source of entertainment. Have a great day Della.....I love your stories and your lovely family. <br /><br />Marilyn from Canada. Marilyn from Canadahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14491291472925860533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-60427332036484608282017-03-27T21:57:46.841-04:002017-03-27T21:57:46.841-04:00Hi. My name is Carol. My life changed almost two y...Hi. My name is Carol. My life changed almost two years ago when I suddenly became a grandmother literally overnight. My daughter had gained about 9 pounds over the winter, which I thought nothing of since she was always heavier than her sister and always put weight on in the winter. Suddenly, she developed pain in her left hip area. I finally made her go to the doctor and they suggested that she might be pregnant. I was shocked! She was too as she was taking birth control. After an emergency ultrasound, we were told that she was pregnant and due in three weeks. <br /> A million emotions raged through me and I thought of all the things that could be wrong. The birth control, no prenatal care, and she had been barrel racing just a few days before. The next morning, my older daughter called to tell me to come to the hospital as my younger daughter was in labor. I thought that she was crazy, but within a few hours, we had a healthy baby girl. She will be two in May and other than being bow legged she is healthy. <br /> I have been married for 22 years and live on a small hobby farm. I am a home health aide and I home schooled my daughters. I love to camp, horse back ride, and travel. I enjoy my time with my friends, but I love the moments I get to spend in the rocking chair with my grand doll. Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15151837626884862299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-46286691432721452682017-03-27T14:21:04.299-04:002017-03-27T14:21:04.299-04:00Susan, I am so sorry about Justin. God has worked...Susan, I am so sorry about Justin. God has worked a miracle in your heart in spite of your trials. I am honored to be your friend. Thank you for sharing, and I am sending you a big hug. <br />And Kristy, hi, it's nice to meet you. We do have a few things in common, my son was a Combat Medic in Afghanistan, in the Army. I do think that it's very kick-a$$ that your daughter is one, if you'll pardon my French. (what can I say, I have lots of teenagers). How is her son doing? I had to google the condition. Is he okay? I hope so! And "the boy", I bet he loves those little nephews...wait, I assumed that the curly haired imps were boys? And UGH to REGAINING. It seems pretty universal, we all think it won't happen to us, and yet...and I object, because I don't eat like I used to, but my metabolism just won't listen to reason. I get on the scale, and it hates me, and I feel like I just need to try harder and endure longer and suffer more, and I get nowhere, yet I cannot give up, because I was much fatter than this when I started, so ugh. Anyway, our experiences may differ, but I don't think we are all that much different in the long run. Thank you so much for introducing yourself, I really appreciate it. Let me know how the little guy is doing.16 blessings'momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00611246330849334850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-45284747652791937032017-03-27T12:42:36.939-04:002017-03-27T12:42:36.939-04:00Hi. I’m Kristy from Iowa. I work as a secretary fo...Hi. I’m Kristy from Iowa. I work as a secretary for a large insurance company, have three children, and three grandchildren. I was a blogger for half a minute. I am excellent at starting things, but not so great with follow through. I found your blog through Kim’s around the time Camille was born. <br />I was a single mom. Not my plan, but I believe that things work out the way they are supposed to. My eldest daughter is 27, married to her high school sweetheart, and the stay at home mother to two gorgeous little curly haired imps. My middle daughter is 21, works for a financial services company, is a Combat Medic in the National Guard, and is mommy to a sweet little guy who has Hemimegalancephaly. The youngest, who we’ve nicknamed “the boy”, is 17 and a high school junior. <br />I enjoy reading about your family and life. Your experiences are so different than mine. I can’t imagine how much fun it must be to have a full house! Also, your honesty and faith are very admirable. <br />I lost 70 pounds following a mostly Paleo diet, gained back 40, and am back at it again. Wish me luck and the same to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-313234209573779535.post-32725475393752638042017-03-27T11:57:25.578-04:002017-03-27T11:57:25.578-04:00Hi Della, I so love your blog and will try to shar...Hi Della, I so love your blog and will try to share a bit of my life.<br />I am a registered nurse and some years back I lived in Philadelphia and was working two jobs to support my son Justin who was a Penn State senior. One day he and his best friend were on the Interstate and a tractor trailer driver fell asleep and that was the end of my world. I really wished to die and interestingly the next month I developed breast cancer. It was just such a terrible time but I tried to press on. Finally my car was stolen and totaled and then I went on vacation and came home to find I had been robbed. That was pretty much it for me and I knew that I needed a do over life. I just wanted peace and serenity and did not care if I ever saw another human. So I came to Georgia where I did not know a soul. I bought a log cabin on several acres and thought that would be it. Well, God had other plans for me as I now see so clearly.<br />I took a position in a medical clinic and two friends there told me about their church which has been such a turning point for me. I was not even sure that I wanted to be friends with the Lord but it seems he still wanted to be my friend. So (this is the Readers Digest version!) I am now in the church choir, work in the soup kitchen and also work in the clothing ministry. I live in the Appalachian mountains so the need is great. I love living here and I love the people. It is a completely different life in a way that I never could have imagined.<br />❤Susan<br /><br /><br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540261342921063236noreply@blogger.com