tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post5860839312091691810..comments2023-07-22T10:28:11.219-04:00Comments on Welcome To Mimi's Garden: Friendship - Not Always What You ExpectKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15437132704054809083noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-9705662971063151862008-08-25T12:57:00.000-04:002008-08-25T12:57:00.000-04:00I didn't get around to visit much on Friday for Sh...I didn't get around to visit much on Friday for Show and Tell and just now getting to visit. I'm so glad I came by to read about your story. It brought tears to my eyes. I really enjoyed it! You were blessed to be able to share that time with the lady and her with you. Angels are among us everywhere--we just don't always know it!Reynie @ Southern Girl Ramblinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11369276692574955003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-74049971848054519832008-08-24T23:14:00.000-04:002008-08-24T23:14:00.000-04:00Hi Kathy,Lovely gift, from such a lovely friendshi...Hi Kathy,<BR/><BR/>Lovely gift, from such a lovely friendship you have!!!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-49087406551734995032008-08-24T09:28:00.000-04:002008-08-24T09:28:00.000-04:00You made me actually cry! I totally agree with you...You made me actually cry! I totally agree with you about never discount a possible friendship - most of my best friends have been people that I didn't naturally hit it off with. I know you made a differnce in you friend's life and it is obvious she did in yours as well. Love the header on your blog. Great verse!! I see you love the Mitford series-so do I!Susan Hickamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887396937488633055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-3884729238753568292008-08-23T16:12:00.000-04:002008-08-23T16:12:00.000-04:00This just made my day! Thank you! (I wandered he...This just made my day! Thank you! (I wandered here through Pink Saturdays links.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-78531521905972852112008-08-23T15:16:00.000-04:002008-08-23T15:16:00.000-04:00What a beautiful story and such sweet memories. It...What a beautiful story and such sweet memories. It sounds like the two of you shared a very special friendship.<BR/>Your post brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.<BR/>Cori G.Just A Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15598085291422476354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-25842767689481441832008-08-23T10:06:00.000-04:002008-08-23T10:06:00.000-04:00Oh, that is a wonderful story of friendship, Kathy...Oh, that is a wonderful story of friendship, Kathy! I know you will treasure the memories and lovely gifts forever! Thank you for sharing such a sweet show and tell with us!<BR/>~KelliKellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959889019639336499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-66257949683736248062008-08-23T01:56:00.000-04:002008-08-23T01:56:00.000-04:00What a wonderful story!What a wonderful story!The Berry's Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01416679835910378508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-72856218086838370652008-08-22T21:44:00.000-04:002008-08-22T21:44:00.000-04:00Kathy,What a sweet, beautiful story. How kind of ...Kathy,<BR/>What a sweet, beautiful story. How kind of you to share your time with that lovely woman. I always loved to hear the stories of my Grammas, Aunts and Uncles. Do you remember some of the things that you talked about with your friend?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03379747933084812706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-13406146525493898272008-08-22T21:41:00.000-04:002008-08-22T21:41:00.000-04:00I can't tell you how much I enjoyed and am moved b...I can't tell you how much I enjoyed and am moved by your story of your friendship with this dear lady.She must of sensed you would cherish her gifts--lovely as they are.<BR/>Once again, my day is made!<BR/>Thanks so much for the kind words left at the cabin!<BR/>Blessings to you!<BR/>Claudia O.The Tiquehunters Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540693029145434293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-67850693157323147132008-08-22T18:33:00.000-04:002008-08-22T18:33:00.000-04:00How blessed you were to have someone like her at a...How blessed you were to have someone like her at a great age.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-86754980347499881792008-08-22T18:00:00.000-04:002008-08-22T18:00:00.000-04:00Oh Kathy, this brought tears to my eyes as I was r...Oh Kathy, this brought tears to my eyes as I was reading it. What a heart-warming story. It's really cool that you have her gifts to go along with the wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing it.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985619031226276443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-49364060925376003942008-08-22T17:38:00.000-04:002008-08-22T17:38:00.000-04:00That is a wonderful story! what a difference you ...That is a wonderful story! what a difference you must have made in her life. Imagine if she had called out to someone that just passed on. What an amazing friendship for both of you.TJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11002884307603736439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-91229533105317819062008-08-22T16:45:00.000-04:002008-08-22T16:45:00.000-04:00Oh my goodness. What a beautiful story. It sound...Oh my goodness. What a beautiful story. It sounds almost too fairy tale to be real. <BR/>But the lamp and the mirror are gorgeous. <BR/>What a sweet child you must have been to become such and important friend to an elderly person. Not many children would do that. And what a Blessing that you had the opportunity. <BR/>Can you imagine even considering something like that now days. <BR/>What an amazing story thanks so much for sharing. Oh btw thanks for coming by and visiting me too. I almost forgot thinking so much about your sweet story! <BR/>Blessings,<BR/>SherryGranthamLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803141808493672642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-61104951623806982432008-08-22T16:32:00.000-04:002008-08-22T16:32:00.000-04:00Beautiful story and I adore the lamp!Beautiful story and I adore the lamp!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13039504643371465874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-27987005122615755252008-08-22T15:29:00.000-04:002008-08-22T15:29:00.000-04:00Wonderful story! How fortunate you are to have pie...Wonderful story! How fortunate you are to have pieces of her to add to your memories.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06582928041599976211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-56348281154243212562008-08-22T15:10:00.000-04:002008-08-22T15:10:00.000-04:00Kathy, you are so right! As a youngerperson I neve...Kathy, you are so right! As a younger<BR/>person I never thought I would have<BR/>friends my Mothers age. I do now and<BR/>some are older than my mother! <BR/>A wonderful story!<BR/>I am glad I didn't miss it! :)JEWELGIRLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229475913954848185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-79492047633057217272008-08-22T14:00:00.000-04:002008-08-22T14:00:00.000-04:00What a lovely story. How sweet of you, as a young...What a lovely story. How sweet of you, as a young girl, to be sensitive and caring enough to befriend her. I'm sure it blessed her greatly. A good reminder that we should all be willing to reach out to others.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-2954601778572374682008-08-22T13:56:00.000-04:002008-08-22T13:56:00.000-04:00Kathy, what a beautiful story. thanks so much for...Kathy, what a beautiful story. thanks so much for sharing. I can imagine the lady watching for you each day and smiling when she saw the "girl with the golden hair." The Dresden lamp is a wonderful keepsake. You have a lovely family. I am putting your blog in my favorites.<BR/>God bless!<BR/>SweetieSweetiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01216509812299330017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-811279611931917162008-08-22T11:43:00.000-04:002008-08-22T11:43:00.000-04:00How sweet of you to share your time with an elderl...How sweet of you to share your time with an elderly person. Wish more people would do so as they do get lonely. I grew up with my grandmom and spent lots of time with her over the years. She lived to be almost 97!<BR/>The mirror and lamp are lovely.<BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-31048309689729696632008-08-22T11:16:00.000-04:002008-08-22T11:16:00.000-04:00Good for you being brave enough to share you love ...Good for you being brave enough to share you love with her in her last days. I'm sure you think of her each time you see your treasures. Thats what its all about isn't it? Thank you for that beautiful story!Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995546678739653397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-73910853278174485822008-08-22T10:54:00.000-04:002008-08-22T10:54:00.000-04:00Beautiful memory and a beautiful lamp. The wallpap...Beautiful memory and a beautiful lamp. The wallpaper in the lamp picture looks like the wallpaper I had in my doll room in California. I loved it. You wondered where I kept all my dolls. Most of them are in my doll room. I don't know what I will do with them if and when we move to a smaller house someday. Oh well, I won't worry about that now.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-6552390297830651252008-08-22T10:48:00.000-04:002008-08-22T10:48:00.000-04:00What a beautiful story, and what treasures you hav...What a beautiful story, and what treasures you have to remember it by!American Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18118562297826392361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-80658237262510391412008-08-22T09:42:00.000-04:002008-08-22T09:42:00.000-04:00What a moving & loving story. You are so righ...What a moving & loving story. You are so right--don't pass up a friendship when the occassion arises.A Hint of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350273064901061247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-1256197278815916362008-08-22T08:55:00.000-04:002008-08-22T08:55:00.000-04:00How wonderful to have had someone like that in you...How wonderful to have had someone like that in your life. I'm sure you meant just as much to her as she meant to you.<BR/><BR/>Would our world not be a better place if young people today just took the time to spend a few hours each week with an elderly member of their community? They would learn so much and give so much in return.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488927758678871106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5482188852407179908.post-28043682827816334672008-08-22T08:47:00.000-04:002008-08-22T08:47:00.000-04:00What wonderful treasures and true gifts. Wonderfu...What wonderful treasures and true gifts. Wonderful memories. What a blessing you were to her and she to you. Thanks for sharing!Missy Wertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183835861330993295noreply@blogger.com