tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post5819435837438965907..comments2024-03-28T21:41:09.864-05:00Comments on The River: Happiness and Heartache Carla from The Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-41181952841671101192020-12-15T15:57:18.462-06:002020-12-15T15:57:18.462-06:00So true, just when you think things are going to b...So true, just when you think things are going to be okay for awhile something new happens. So sorry about the car and it is so sad to hear about the death of the pilot. I'm so thrilled to hear that you talked with Marv. I will continue to pray along with you. Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-87552922908073422762020-12-15T07:35:14.540-06:002020-12-15T07:35:14.540-06:00This year has had more than it's share of ups ...This year has had more than it's share of ups and downs. I saw the news of the pilot and was very sad to hear it. I'm glad you got to talk to your old friend. I got some happy mail yesterday...thank you! Enjoy your day!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-79921751332908899412020-12-14T21:58:48.291-06:002020-12-14T21:58:48.291-06:00So many ups and downs. I'm so thankful for ev...So many ups and downs. I'm so thankful for every positive story I hear. So thankful and happy for you that Marv called. What a wonderful surprise that must have been!Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-46942322503285434272020-12-14T17:27:17.892-06:002020-12-14T17:27:17.892-06:00Oh Carla, so much up and down and such sad, sad ne...Oh Carla, so much up and down and such sad, sad news about the pilot. I am glad to hear that Marv was able to speak to you though, what a joy for you both. I was talking to my friend today and was reminded of an old saying, you can't stop the waves from coming, you just have to learn how to ride them. So true, but the sad ones are much harder to ride. Hoping for happier waves...xxooKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-66191691967227204002020-12-13T19:29:20.106-06:002020-12-13T19:29:20.106-06:00I can comment now! I switched to Chrome, so I hop...I can comment now! I switched to Chrome, so I hope this goes through. I sent you an e-mail, but don't know if you got it or not. I am so touched by what Marv said, Carla. That is beautiful, and he's such a special man. I'm so sorry you and your family have had struggles lately. That's awful about Sam's car breaking down, but I'm glad it's fixed now. And I'm Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-81480285445148893192020-12-13T15:46:25.235-06:002020-12-13T15:46:25.235-06:00I think this is the first time in my life that I h...I think this is the first time in my life that I have been happy for a year to end! I should not say that, but it's true. I read about the pilot; so sad for his family. I'm happy to hear about Marv! What a praise! I know you were so happy to talk to him. Marv is a rockstar! I will continue to pray for his recovery. You have experienced lots of ups and downs lately, Carla! Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-36881320057936542992020-12-12T23:04:40.760-06:002020-12-12T23:04:40.760-06:00Oh good timing from your old friend. I had heard ...Oh good timing from your old friend. I had heard about the pilot and felt so sad. My daughter working in Virginia for a few years. All of her friends had husbands in the Navy. Some of them were pilots. We would watch the jets fly over the ocean and then another would catch up to it and do a refuel in the air. Over and over, they trained. I had respect before, but I felt it when we were in kathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-65330466807787666022020-12-12T22:32:04.695-06:002020-12-12T22:32:04.695-06:00 Carla, Please hug Sam for me. I am crying as I tr... Carla, Please hug Sam for me. I am crying as I try to type. The young Guardsman lost ,hurts me. As you said so many crushing lows. So thankful for some highs when we get them. You getting to hear from Marv has touched my heart. Blessings to you and your family. xoxo,love, Susie<br />p.s. [raying for our nation.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425051654313691986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-65161901891325873962020-12-12T20:46:40.134-06:002020-12-12T20:46:40.134-06:00That is good advice: Just keep going. It's so ...That is good advice: Just keep going. It's so sad about the pilot; especially the fact that he leaves behind young children and a wife. I hope they're able to solve the case to bring about at least a bit of peace.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-19772707758855090442020-12-12T19:56:36.792-06:002020-12-12T19:56:36.792-06:00Carla, it is heartbreaking to lose this young man ...Carla, it is heartbreaking to lose this young man who was serving his country. I'll pray with you for his family and friends and those who serve with him. And your dear friend Marv, what an indomitable spirit he has. Your fondness for him shows every time you write about him. I do hope that Sam will be able to get his car going. I know it worries your heart for him. I loved reading the lines Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-14072350689645302602020-12-12T10:49:22.181-06:002020-12-12T10:49:22.181-06:00My tears are streaming down my face as I read your...My tears are streaming down my face as I read your post today. Such heartache for that young pilot taken too soon. Tears of happiness that Marv was able to talk to you on the phone. That is such a gift to you. I pray for Sam everyday as his journey continues with the Wisconsin National Guard. Let's hope and pray that as we say goodbye soon to 2020 and enter 2021 we will see life begin toJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-56797280096479219232020-12-12T10:49:21.663-06:002020-12-12T10:49:21.663-06:00So sad, the sad things.... Personal and country w...So sad, the sad things.... Personal and country wide... <br /><br />So wonderful, the bright things... Oh how we need the bright things....<br /><br />Gentle hugs to you, my Dear...<br />🎄🎄🎄🎄Beside a babbling brook...https://www.blogger.com/profile/14230422491225783790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-78656751639538443252020-12-12T10:47:58.265-06:002020-12-12T10:47:58.265-06:00Glad good things happened to make you feel thankfu...Glad good things happened to make you feel thankful. I am so sorry to read about the young pilot. Your dear friend Marv sounds like a wonderful, loving character and it's great that you have each other in your lives. Have a lovely Christmas dear Carla ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-7869948534748176412020-12-12T08:18:33.290-06:002020-12-12T08:18:33.290-06:00Thank you for sharing this, Carla. This year sure ...Thank you for sharing this, Carla. This year sure has had its ups and downs. Thank you for the reminder that even something as small as a phone call can really make a difference.<br />PS - I like your cross stitch! Did you make it yourself?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10260526327947922728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-59018747968713432092020-12-11T21:44:11.850-06:002020-12-11T21:44:11.850-06:00Let angel voices ring, that is so meaningful to me...Let angel voices ring, that is so meaningful to me. God has a plan for us. Your friend Marv is a can do guy, I can tell, and the National Guard and your son stand strong. I grew up in Wisconsin, by the way. Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-45998490663888746022020-12-11T21:01:24.703-06:002020-12-11T21:01:24.703-06:00What a heart wrenching post Carla. You certainly h...What a heart wrenching post Carla. You certainly had a real roller coaster of a week. So much happening all at the same time it seems. <br /><br />I feel bad about the lost pilot and for his family. Such a tragic loss and especially for your son and his companions also. Sorry about the car trouble also.<br /><br />I'm glad that Marv called just when you needed some up-lifting of spirit. Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-65536849719310197982020-12-11T20:24:19.223-06:002020-12-11T20:24:19.223-06:00You have been having some rough times, for sure. S...You have been having some rough times, for sure. Seems like God knows just at the right time when we need something to raise or spirits, what a gift it was to hear from Marv!!Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.com