tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post8157400601367897453..comments2023-09-22T10:35:33.879-07:00Comments on Miniature Maven Diaries: Full CircleRuthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-87044917599051350162013-07-15T13:28:31.674-07:002013-07-15T13:28:31.674-07:00Yes, we can skype while I clean.
I'll call you...Yes, we can skype while I clean.<br />I'll call you in a sec.<br />XOXO<br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-59507742927808368122013-07-15T13:28:02.433-07:002013-07-15T13:28:02.433-07:00Yeah,
Grandpa's are wonderful people aren'...Yeah,<br />Grandpa's are wonderful people aren't they? Any of us who have been lucky enough to have had one who was a happy, involved part of our childhood is incredibly lucky.<br />XX<br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-8288041919123329212013-07-15T13:26:54.197-07:002013-07-15T13:26:54.197-07:00I've secretly lusted after the Liebster award ...I've secretly lusted after the Liebster award for months <3. I feel very touched and honored Audra.<br />Big HugsRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-87642959228192855342013-07-15T13:25:49.946-07:002013-07-15T13:25:49.946-07:00I wrote you an email reply Brini, since I was able...I wrote you an email reply Brini, since I was able to publish your post last night via my tablet but not reply to it on the blog. I couldn't get on my laptop because I couldn't get internet connection on this laptop. I finally figured out it was all my fault!! It's because I installed an extention that allows me to watch shows on Hulu for free (usually a no no for anyone outside the US) Bad Ruthie! Sigh. I so enjoyed those two episodes of Desperate Housewives I watched last Friday. Oh well. I started following your blog and commented on your last post. Love your blog girl!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-35432006039147868812013-07-15T11:34:02.148-07:002013-07-15T11:34:02.148-07:00Hi Ruth I remember you tellig me about your Grandp...Hi Ruth I remember you tellig me about your Grandpa and how it made me feel about my Grandmother who passed away, she was the only one who loved me I can feel your loss... I never thought about making a roombox for her but I am now thanks to you ..that poem just broke my Heart.<br /><br />email me if you can skype<br />Hugs<br />Marisa Marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08484302423812250789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-24242380532402724562013-07-14T18:23:09.116-07:002013-07-14T18:23:09.116-07:00Nice post, Ruth! I miss my grandpa too, and someti...Nice post, Ruth! I miss my grandpa too, and sometimes I still grieve, even though it has been a number of years since his passing. Take care. xo JenniferPlushpussycathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619613347686449478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-15842693312540125612013-07-14T15:00:54.987-07:002013-07-14T15:00:54.987-07:00Indeed. By the way, I've nominated your blog f...Indeed. By the way, I've nominated your blog for the Liebster Award. When you have a moment, please visit my blog to check it out. :-)<br /><br />- Audra <3 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190171173847901430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-78900929672009166842013-07-14T14:50:33.721-07:002013-07-14T14:50:33.721-07:00Ruth, you know I have tear streaming down my face ...Ruth, you know I have tear streaming down my face because I know how you feel. It not that you are grieving a lot it just that the memories are so STRONG. I really do miss my father who passed away in 1999 and he lives through my blog. Every time I sit and play and create stories for my blog. I have to have Mr. Dotson spirit in there. It is quite wonderful that we were both blessed to have these great mean who have shaped our lives. Hey, I wouldn't mind a letter from the Queen myself!Brinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07258826511023083051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-78633006253236523482013-07-14T14:28:55.391-07:002013-07-14T14:28:55.391-07:00I do. If I were to recount every single memory I h...I do. If I were to recount every single memory I have that includes him, it would fill a book. Maybe I will someday. I believe it is the people in our lives, more than our experiences, who shape who we become. I certainly have good genes to draw upon :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-91851557271783797152013-07-14T12:01:27.442-07:002013-07-14T12:01:27.442-07:00I completely agree with you about my life being ri...I completely agree with you about my life being rich in love. I always knew, as a young child, that I was unconditionally loved by my parents and grandparents. I think as long as you can convey that to your child, any other mistakes you make can be forgiven.<br /><br />My Mom Used to sing to me: "You are my sunshine, My only Sunshine, You Make me Happy When Skies Are Grey. You'll never Know Dear, How Much I Love You. So Please Don't Take My Sunshine Away."<br /><br />When I was a Teenager I used to hide on the stairs and eavesdrop when she talked on the phone, because she would always brag about our accomplishments and how brilliant we were. My sister has confessed to doing the same :)<br /> Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-34017156391015020572013-07-14T11:42:23.283-07:002013-07-14T11:42:23.283-07:00Well said my dear friend,
The two of you would hav...Well said my dear friend,<br />The two of you would have liked each other. He had the same lust for knowledge and skill with his hands that you do.<br />XOXO<br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-71497139110674128022013-07-14T11:38:57.384-07:002013-07-14T11:38:57.384-07:00This was so beautifully written, Ruth. It sounds l...This was so beautifully written, Ruth. It sounds like you have a huge treasure trove of wonderful memories of your grandfather. <br /><br />- Audra <3 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08190171173847901430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-68560422549773208042013-07-14T09:20:14.313-07:002013-07-14T09:20:14.313-07:00you wrote beautiful words...very moving! It is a g...you wrote beautiful words...very moving! It is a great fortune in life to have had people to love and to be loved back! I am sure that he will be smiling down to youJust as in the beautiful poem! Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13250343959508673235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-16639075157116545072013-07-14T08:22:39.001-07:002013-07-14T08:22:39.001-07:00Grieving has no time line or limit, it takes its c...Grieving has no time line or limit, it takes its course, we ride its ups and downs and then we learn from our experience with it and grow.<br /><br />Cherish the memories you have, I am sure there are a lot of wonderful times. And honor the memory by living a full and happy life just like your papa did ;)<br /><br />hugsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209011940050404539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-72420478721341884792013-07-14T06:21:22.516-07:002013-07-14T06:21:22.516-07:00Hello from Spain: sorry about the loss of your gra...Hello from Spain: sorry about the loss of your grandfather. I remember that you showed in your blog's latest creation you did for him. I believe that we can never recover from the death of loved ones. Even if we are believers we know that await us in a better place. Many kisses. Keep in touchAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11622921405630601316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-55527240153962197812013-07-14T05:29:28.482-07:002013-07-14T05:29:28.482-07:00(((((Elizabeth)))I You are such a kind morhterly f...(((((Elizabeth)))I You are such a kind morhterly force in my life. Every word you just wrote were like healing drops on my soul. I do feel more at peace. Losing my Papa really shook me up. He was such an anchor for me because his faith was so strong and he never stopped believing in me, even during the times when I believed that God had turned his back on me. I'm not expected right now. In a couple of year though. We would love to hear the pitter patter of tiny feet. We're celebrating our ninth anniversary in August. It has been a long cherish dream of ours to have children. When we first got together we were planning to have four, and would have, if we were able to start earlier :)Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-74845557906523752282013-07-14T00:07:27.935-07:002013-07-14T00:07:27.935-07:00Hi Ruth! I remember when you first posted about y...Hi Ruth! I remember when you first posted about your 'Papa's' passing and I recall how stricken you sounded from your blog. I know that grieving fluctuates and sometimes your emotions are sitting right on the razor's edge and at other times they are softened around the edges. I think that as I read this tribute to your Grandpa. that the edges are soften right now. They may become intense once again as you reclaim the roombox that you made especially for him but you sound much more quiet inside. Life is designed for our pleasure and pain. In our pain and times of grief we can recall what joy someone brought to our lives and how we were able to do the same for them,too. Your grandpa sounds like he was a great man with a great big heart, and so do you! Distance between two provinces and now the distance between heaven and earth does not change or diminish your love for him and one day you can and will see each other once again just as your Papa anticipated seeing your Nana again. The Lord has promised that and since God is a Gentleman and always keeps His word, you can believe it. I do!<br /><br />elizabeth<br /><br />P.S. In reading the comment and reply to Indy-Poppy..... Are you expecting? elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-77198132730220341422013-07-13T20:34:49.315-07:002013-07-13T20:34:49.315-07:00Thanks for such lovely words Lucille. I'm quit...Thanks for such lovely words Lucille. I'm quite unconventional since I actually believe he is with the Lord, but I also find comfort from the poem. I know my Papa wants to be happy. Our loved ones who have passed on can be most honored when we move on and do our best to live present, happy, lives. I've always tended a bit too much towards the melancholy. It's a genetic inclination I can't avoid, but there are many treatments and strategies. I'm nothing if not a fighter :)<br />Best,<br />RuthRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-59314879625879295772013-07-13T20:29:50.218-07:002013-07-13T20:29:50.218-07:00Oh, Thanks Indy! I think everybody thinks there ow...Oh, Thanks Indy! I think everybody thinks there own Grandpa is the best, but my Papa, well he had many adopted grandkids :) He used to tutor a bevy of shy young immigrant asian girls from church, and they simply adored him. It was quite sweet. They brought him food and doted on him. If you enter Grandpa in the search box all the posts I wrote about him should come up, including pics of the box, our visit, the post I wrote when I got news he died, and his obit, which my Dad wrote, which really shows what an amazing life he lived. So many people reminded me how lucky I was who have him in my life for so long. I really took that for granted until I lost him!<br />I'm glad you and your family have a ritual where you remember your Grandfather. This morning I convinced my husband that we will honor my Papa by naming a son after him ( middle name). I'm convinced our first born will be a son, and then we'll have two daughters. I'm prepared to be wrong, but I've been known to be right about such things on occasion!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10212810780417096099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-79698616906771477272013-07-13T20:25:02.370-07:002013-07-13T20:25:02.370-07:00My condolences for the passing of your grandfather...My condolences for the passing of your grandfather. You seem to have loved him very much. That is a lovely poem and it must bring you consolation whenever you read it. Personally, I prefer to think of my loved departed ones as being with the Lord. This is what brings me solace. You must try to overcome your sadness. Your grandfather would not have wanted you to be so torn. As he said, dying is part of the life cycle. He had a long wonderful life from what I read. And in the end, he was ill and could do nothing. Be happy for him that he is now at peace and no longer in pain. You have your beautiful memories. Hang on to those and once in a while, think of them. Let them comfort you. Take care!Lucillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08216586118985900266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6752166493602874522.post-59425448997708162422013-07-13T20:08:14.234-07:002013-07-13T20:08:14.234-07:00So sorry to hear about your Grandpa. It sounds lik...So sorry to hear about your Grandpa. It sounds like he was an interesting and inspiration character. My boyfriends Grandfather passed a few years ago and he was also born on the 4th of July. We always try to visit his memorial near his birthday. It's wonderful that the room box will be returned to you and that you can add to it as a lovely memory of him.Indy_Poppyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883752508933367411noreply@blogger.com