tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post2469727540854481804..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: Not in Michael’s pathFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-53139377103931501062018-10-27T16:51:51.932-04:002018-10-27T16:51:51.932-04:00Hello, FL -- sorry it's taken me a while to co...Hello, FL -- sorry it's taken me a while to come find you again! I'm so glad you are fine after that hurricane, and your family as well. What a September we all had! Our county is still recovering from Florence and will be for a while.<br /><br />I recognized your "Kathleen" rose -- I think you like that one especially because I've seen it here before :)<br /><br />It is SO SO fun to watch the work and transformation of Plum Cottage. Thanks for sharing that! It's so much nicer to watch someone else do that kind of work rather doing it oneself, haha. It is looking very tidy and clean and homey. Good job.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-71364527890870831052018-10-25T22:49:16.299-04:002018-10-25T22:49:16.299-04:00Lorraine, you've been busy and it's lookin...Lorraine, you've been busy and it's looking so nice!! Your flowers are always beautiful and I do enjoy hearing what you've been up to. I'm proud of you for attending the Grief Share group. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05728612514516285320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-85592747670936936312018-10-24T12:15:19.212-04:002018-10-24T12:15:19.212-04:00Rainey, such wonderful news you weathered the stor...Rainey, such wonderful news you weathered the storm with no damage! Your bed is beautiful and love the story behind it. I wish you well with Grief Share; I tried grief counseling but after two visits, never went back. The young woman leading the group (haha, it was me and her friend there to support her) said, "I lost my cousin." I'm sorry Rainey but I simply stared at her. She's made it to 30 and only lost a cousin? Heck, my Granddaddy died when I was six and I remember it like it was yesterday. Never mind Dave's death; I'll never get over that one. Your updates look marvelous; love how you're building and cozying your nest. xoxo<>< Sandra at Thistle Cove FarmSandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-53265237725184810662018-10-23T16:00:23.699-04:002018-10-23T16:00:23.699-04:00Hello Lorraine!!
finally catching up on your blog!...Hello Lorraine!!<br />finally catching up on your blog! You are so kind to take the time to read mine and leave lovely comments. <br />I'm glad you are safe and sound after the hurricane(s). My brother lives in Pensacola FL. He will be moving to Wyoming so will be a bit closer to us in the PNW. yay!<br />I love seeing your befores and afters in your living room! I like your country cottage style :)<br />Your flowers are gorgeous; glad you got rid of that bee problem!<br />Take care and may God be with you and continue to bless you...Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01457754529206274290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-68848886461094574732018-10-22T21:00:00.982-04:002018-10-22T21:00:00.982-04:00I'm glad to hear you and your sister are safe....I'm glad to hear you and your sister are safe. I hadn't been paying attention to the news, so I had no idea what an ordeal that hurricane was until my mom told me about it. It even affected the town in Virginia I used to live in. Hopefully you won't have anymore close calls.<br /><br />I love the arches and the new paint color and happy you're getting your sweet home the way you want.<br /><br />love to you,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-74810729848849752122018-10-21T08:41:30.520-04:002018-10-21T08:41:30.520-04:00First of all I have to say that your Poinsiana flo...First of all I have to say that your Poinsiana flower is just stunning, for me a real exotic beauty and I am so glad to hear that you are safe and well, those hurricanes are frightening. Glad you got rid of the bees and I just love your cosy home, as I see your pussycat enjoys it too. Wish you lots of fun with the changes in your house. I can imagine grief share can help us in a way. I have some widow friends and we come often together for dinner and talking but despite I'm grateful for every new day In my flowerful life I miss my husband desparately and that will always be I think. Anyway, we have to go on and make the best of it.<br />Hugs, JannekeJanneke https://www.blogger.com/profile/11056916431881916066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-20393560307477724922018-10-19T08:09:36.476-04:002018-10-19T08:09:36.476-04:00Thank you for reassuring us that you are safe, Lor...Thank you for reassuring us that you are safe, Lorraine, in your cosy home. Michael's devastation is so horrible. You have some very pretty blooms in your October garden. P. xPam's English Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01359787694149174369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-46289145780608867712018-10-18T13:18:26.402-04:002018-10-18T13:18:26.402-04:00I'm so glad your sister is okay. And heartbrok...I'm so glad your sister is okay. And heartbroken about the damage Michael did, much of it in area where we loved to vacation near Mexico Beach. So glad it didn't come your way, Lorraine! Your bee problem sounds really scary but oh my how beautifully your painting turned out! Beautiful job and the room looks so cozy and lovely to be in now. I do love your arches, they always add character. I hope the Grief Share is a healing place, I'd not heard of this but know it is a needed thing for so many. Blog friend Kim recently wrote a moving post about the mourning she is still in over her mother. We do tend to forget that grief goes on and on. We all need to be more sensitive to that and to know what we should say and do to be there for those who are right there in it.<br /><br />Love to you,<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-63278018331244887592018-10-17T06:15:46.826-04:002018-10-17T06:15:46.826-04:00I just wanted to say that I'm glad to hear you...I just wanted to say that I'm glad to hear you'll be starting griefshare, I highly recommend it. I'm in griefshare right now as I'm in my 40s and lost both my mom and brother unexpectedly this year. It is a great program and I pray it is helpful to you!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090928194911564059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-57317729603018667902018-10-16T11:30:16.930-04:002018-10-16T11:30:16.930-04:00Oh, you have a nice squishy heart, true and open. ...Oh, you have a nice squishy heart, true and open. I hope Grief Share is restorative and encouraging.<br />I'm so glad you're okay! AND I am proud of you for painting. I think about painting, but it's daunting. LOL.<br />Have a nice week! Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-79332543626241546612018-10-15T20:32:37.469-04:002018-10-15T20:32:37.469-04:00I'm so relieved to hear that you and plum cott...I'm so relieved to hear that you and plum cottage are fine! Your new paint color is wonderful as are the changes you're making inside. Glad you were able to banish the bees! outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-20561444144542225112018-10-14T10:31:02.376-04:002018-10-14T10:31:02.376-04:00It's good to hear that you are safe from the s...It's good to hear that you are safe from the storm. So much damage to those vulnerable towns. Your living room looks quite cozy, and a fresh coat of paint is the BEST!! I always love the fresh feeling of a newly painted room. I like how you have arranged things. One update leads to another. Your flowers are beautiful. Take care,<br />Wendy xoxSeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-64373676097771623692018-10-13T22:22:56.971-04:002018-10-13T22:22:56.971-04:00So glad you are safe. I always worry about my frie...So glad you are safe. I always worry about my friends and family all along the east coast when there are hurricanes. <br /><br />We went to a grief support meeting when we first lost our son. We don't go to one anymore. Let us know how the Grief Share meetings are going for you.Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08659968511488397366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-84919154080140062342018-10-13T14:30:10.790-04:002018-10-13T14:30:10.790-04:00Glad your sister is fine. What a mess that hurrica...Glad your sister is fine. What a mess that hurricane made. Your place is looking nice. You take care! Love, KKKithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821207596562393224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-3613142508846711522018-10-12T23:34:35.772-04:002018-10-12T23:34:35.772-04:00I am happy to hear you and Plum Cottage are in SE ...I am happy to hear you and Plum Cottage are in SE Florida and not in harm's way. Your home is looking prettier each time you share photos. I am glad you will try Griefshare, it was helpful to me and I hope it will be for you too.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-64598478402126185752018-10-12T23:31:18.570-04:002018-10-12T23:31:18.570-04:00You are so thoughtful to reassure your readers (fr...You are so thoughtful to reassure your readers (friends!) that you are safe and well out of Michael's path. We had a deluge of rain overnight, but are no worse for the wear. I am grateful! <br /><br />It is fun to see the changes in your living space over the years! We lovers-of-home are always tweaking and making improvements, aren't we? I know that your brother-in-law is such a blessing to you with his ready and helpful spirit!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-87215209354772098332018-10-12T12:07:02.415-04:002018-10-12T12:07:02.415-04:00Nice to hear all safe and sound, the devastation h...Nice to hear all safe and sound, the devastation has been terrible. I hope the counseling helps, I work with Hospice through the years and see how a 3rd person can really help. Your flowers are so nice to see, we had a slight frost last night.I planted some tulips yesterday and wish I had more to place out. I am 20 miles from any shopping so don't have a lot of selection some times.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-25032720386323123492018-10-12T09:30:15.697-04:002018-10-12T09:30:15.697-04:00So glad you are okay and getting some more work ac...So glad you are okay and getting some more work accomplished with your BILs help. And thrilled the bees have made a new home elsewhere! That can be so scary when there are so many of them in one place. Been there done that. I absolutely LOVE your stained glass window and Tiffany style light!!! Gorgeous pieces! <br /><br />We were in the end path of the storm last night and ir raged through here for hours with sustained winds of 35 miles per hour and gusts as high as 51 mph. Praise God NO damage to our home or neighbors, only electricity was out for 11 hours but has now been restored. <br /><br />Have a fabulous weekend, my friend! love and hugs...xoAnne Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-14876569621641111042018-10-12T07:40:49.592-04:002018-10-12T07:40:49.592-04:00Thank God you and your sister are safe, there is s...Thank God you and your sister are safe, there is so much devastation everywhere, it's good to hear about folks who are spared. I see Henny Penny has left you a comment and I will assume she, too, is safe. I have to get in touch with a cousin in Atlanta to see how she is and if she was affected.<br /> <br />You have such a beautiful home, I really enjoy your decor style and the stories each piece has. And your BIL is a great blessing, indeed !! <br /><br />Grief Share sounds like a life-changing experience, I think you will be able to help many other people, as well as yourself, which is more rewarding. You wrote that God has helped you come a long way since the passing of your husband and it reminded me of the many ways God has helped me get through my hardships over time. When I feel overwhelmed by my emotions, I get impatient that I'll never rise above myself. Yet, when I look back and see the progress I've made, thanks to God, it's both humbling and a reminder that I have to trust more.<br /><br />Glad to visit you this morning and see your pretty flowers and be reminded of all I have to be thankful for, too.<br /> pilarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04631339192631291431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-56269563074114560882018-10-12T06:08:26.166-04:002018-10-12T06:08:26.166-04:00thank you for letting us all know that you and you...thank you for letting us all know that you and your family are safe. These storms are getting more severe every year and more frequent. But, just about nowhere in this country is safe from the weather or around the world for that matter.<br />Be safe, Be well.<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-58632524667949211832018-10-12T04:11:13.497-04:002018-10-12T04:11:13.497-04:00I stopped in to make sure you were not in the bad ...I stopped in to make sure you were not in the bad part of Hurricane Michael and I'm so relieved you are doing just fine and had no damage! Thank the Good Lord! It was a treat to see all your pretty flowers in bloom, I do so love seeing what all you have growing. Those flowers sure do love you Lorraine! Love your pretty home, it truly reflects love and contentment. The painting and inside is coming along very nicely and it's looking great!BeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-16421468687101883742018-10-12T00:45:22.936-04:002018-10-12T00:45:22.936-04:00A lot of progress. Every little bit is going forwa...A lot of progress. Every little bit is going forward. Keep it up. I kinda like your bare white walls where you've painted. It looks very cool. It sure lightens the spirit when something is accomplished. Have a good Fall, hope the weather clears and cools off soon. Phil/MinnesotaThe Wykeham Observerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04223636697571715201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-68830358868092108062018-10-11T20:51:13.927-04:002018-10-11T20:51:13.927-04:00Thank you for letting us know that you are safe. ...Thank you for letting us know that you are safe. You were in my thoughts as the Hurricane was in Florida. <br /><br />Your home is looking so cozy and pretty. The mantle will be so fun to decorate for each season. How wonderful to have such a sweet brother in law.<br /><br />Your flowers are beautiful.susie @ persimmon moon cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653330247272673990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-58698477706754341992018-10-11T20:46:59.215-04:002018-10-11T20:46:59.215-04:00Good to hear you are safe and also that you got ri...Good to hear you are safe and also that you got rid of the bees. As always,your flowers are gorgeous.Ruth Hieberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11260132564992492524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-51589020009769225192018-10-11T19:34:12.635-04:002018-10-11T19:34:12.635-04:00Glad you are not in Michael's path. Things are...Glad you are not in Michael's path. Things are coming together nicely in your home. Glad you got the inspiration to finish painting. Lovely flowers still blooming in your garden. That sounds like a worthwhile group to join. Blessings!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.com