tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post8271356883394163813..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: a can of budweiser did me inThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-67782764273771119872008-05-08T12:08:00.000-05:002008-05-08T12:08:00.000-05:00Beautiful post. We will be visiting my family in T...Beautiful post. We will be visiting my family in Tulsa, where Im from (we are in Austin) this summer. I plan to have the camera ready to go for special moments like yours.<BR/>Made me get a bit weepy. Your dad is a cool dude. My dad also likes budweiser. :)<BR/>-Shannon in AustinShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12502975676135226121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-34305867268085887812008-04-29T21:02:00.000-05:002008-04-29T21:02:00.000-05:00I can honestly say that I've been reading for year...I can honestly say that I've been reading for years and that is the first time I've openly wept over your blog...<BR/>Not b/c I was sad for your Dad, it seemed like he had a lovely trip. But b/c I was able to see so much of my own Dad in yours...Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08272144128309468031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41431827816905511272008-04-29T17:23:00.000-05:002008-04-29T17:23:00.000-05:00Beautiful, beautiful post. Good times.Beautiful, beautiful post. Good times.Joy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746570281283136391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-50978397243550635522008-04-29T16:12:00.000-05:002008-04-29T16:12:00.000-05:00p.s. I LOVE the Foley Beer shirt! Classic!p.s. I LOVE the Foley Beer shirt! Classic!Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-6706689877525580912008-04-29T14:26:00.000-05:002008-04-29T14:26:00.000-05:00I should know better than to read blogs at work......I should know better than to read blogs at work... But I am impressed by the amount of love you were able to express and how sweet your children are. What a lovely post and how sad...amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02775497356720247278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-31725440715466325882008-04-29T13:20:00.000-05:002008-04-29T13:20:00.000-05:00Loved the photo of Carolyn taking such vigilant ca...Loved the photo of Carolyn taking such vigilant care of him.<BR/>Glad you had this time together.Wendsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09651081249568327791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-75346970993339372202008-04-29T12:44:00.000-05:002008-04-29T12:44:00.000-05:00Wow, Jen, that was a moving post. I became tearfu...Wow, Jen, that was a moving post. I became tearful looking at the picture of your dad napping, while Elizabeth was peaking at him. And while reading the part about your dad sweeping. It's the little things about family that are so endearing and we remember. I'm glad you had this week with your dad and sister. You're a great daughter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-43083516716344685132008-04-29T12:42:00.000-05:002008-04-29T12:42:00.000-05:00It's really hard to see your parents get older. O...It's really hard to see your parents get older. Or in my case parent. My dad died at 51 but my mom is still going strong at 80. She bowls twice a week, has a job two afternoons a week, reads, still drives safely but I can see her getting a little more fragile all the time.winecathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033530470009978632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-46856047154104309532008-04-29T12:38:00.000-05:002008-04-29T12:38:00.000-05:00Hi Jen,I love reading your blog. Those pics of yo...Hi Jen,<BR/>I love reading your blog. Those pics of your dad are great. He really looks like our grandfather, don't you think? Would love to hear from you. I have a lot to fill you in on about my mom's declining health. Send me an email when you get a chance. rodal5@gmail.com.<BR/>Love, CandyCandy Rodalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677120736241271324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-81938773410461082972008-04-29T12:23:00.000-05:002008-04-29T12:23:00.000-05:00Great post Jen ... surely brought tears to my eyes...Great post Jen ... surely brought tears to my eyes. You are so smart to do the things that you are doing with your father and your children. My husband lost his dad one year ago today - your post hit home. Enjoy your dad and take all the pics you can!!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17033182897223142464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-54568583910223904362008-04-29T09:02:00.000-05:002008-04-29T09:02:00.000-05:00Beth looks wonderful by the way and I'm glad you h...Beth looks wonderful by the way and I'm glad you have nice memories of your visit. <BR/><BR/>Watching your parents w/any type of illness is so tough. As my father always says when I hang up the phone or say good-bye after a visit... "enjoy your day dear and thank you for your time". <BR/><BR/>I'm so glad you were able to enjoy your time. Much Love, Marg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-72320735605081079452008-04-29T08:27:00.000-05:002008-04-29T08:27:00.000-05:00This really touched me this morning. I am so glad...This really touched me this morning. I am so glad you were able to enjoy some time with your father and sister. It is so difficult living across the country from family, isn't it? I recently decided to move back home because I want my children to know their grandparents and aunts and uncles and cousins... Our visits are always too short and always leave me homesick. Seeing the pictures of your dad really hit home for me.heather@it'stwinsanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04708748834406020093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-28242342950647155842008-04-29T08:20:00.000-05:002008-04-29T08:20:00.000-05:00I recommend a dose of BON JOVI concert to get back...I recommend a dose of BON JOVI concert to get back to the 80's! awesome! awesome! awesome!Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091295412862220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-18063656962325720662008-04-29T08:19:00.000-05:002008-04-29T08:19:00.000-05:00I am glad you got in a good cry. That is some powe...I am glad you got in a good cry. That is some powerful mojo going on that needs to be processed. My favorite patients are parkinsons old men. I heart them:) This is my favorite post, I feel it. You couldn't pay enough money to replace this past week. Priceless!Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18091295412862220683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59849274564777198532008-04-29T07:35:00.000-05:002008-04-29T07:35:00.000-05:00This is a beautiful post. My dad died 11 days ago...This is a beautiful post. My dad died 11 days ago. The morning after his funeral, at 8 a.m. my brother stopped at his grave, before heading back to South Dakota, and had a Miller Lite (Dad's beer) with our dad. It is the color yellow (Dad's favorite) that does me in right now.<BR/><BR/>You are making beautiful memories for yourself and for your children.HWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09260566913424446132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-23445845228200102852008-04-29T02:06:00.000-05:002008-04-29T02:06:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post. Great pictures! I am sorry ...What a beautiful post. Great pictures! I am sorry that your dad's health is declining, but it's great that he can still enjoy time with his grandchildren, and they can enjoy him so much.<BR/><BR/>Also, holy wow, the play structure looks amazing! Way to go!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112256128757588027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3805677624774111082008-04-29T01:51:00.000-05:002008-04-29T01:51:00.000-05:00Aw Jen, GREAT pictures! I just love the one of al...Aw Jen, GREAT pictures! I just love the one of all of them in their hats with Grampy. <BR/><BR/>Looks like your children had a wonderful visit with your Dad. I am happy for you that he was able to make the trip. <BR/><BR/>Don't be hard on yourself about the distance. And, don't let anyone make you feel guilty. Sounds cold, but he made choices that ultimately put alot of mileage between you. You have your own life to live and he knows you are with him in spirit. <BR/><BR/>It will be such a nice Christmas for him if you are able to get there. Then you can do cartwheels in the snow!<BR/><BR/>Smooches,<BR/>ReginaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-78326995308453692862008-04-28T23:47:00.000-05:002008-04-28T23:47:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post. Thank you. I especially lov...What a beautiful post. Thank you. I especially love the last line. It's so true.Mother Hoodwinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11866462627632271533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41040649835505222922008-04-28T23:42:00.000-05:002008-04-28T23:42:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post!! How lucky you are that yo...What a wonderful post!! How lucky you are that you have gotten to spend such good quality time with him! Enjoy each and every moment!!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635083407685681890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-34384912287732793282008-04-28T22:35:00.000-05:002008-04-28T22:35:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you got to spend this time with your f...I'm so glad you got to spend this time with your father and sister. What wonderful memories you'll have and I think it's just fantastic for the kids too. I loved seeing all the pictures.Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-48263708611322708312008-04-28T22:24:00.000-05:002008-04-28T22:24:00.000-05:00So beautiful I loved it! you will have the picture...So beautiful I loved it! you will have the pictures forever! Remember to back them up!!!<BR/>I simply must know where you got the rug with birds and flowers it is stunning <BR/>JessaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3359983181631447042008-04-28T22:11:00.000-05:002008-04-28T22:11:00.000-05:00ahhhh...great pictures! memories are soooo wonder...ahhhh...great pictures! memories are soooo wonderful- your post brought tears to my eyes....regardless of age we just never know what the future holds...we hope to get closer to our families one day too.....not sure if it will happen, but I hope to-<BR/><BR/>So glad you got all those pictures with your dad!!!Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254764843041725608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-19871541964801628282008-04-28T21:39:00.000-05:002008-04-28T21:39:00.000-05:00What a lovely post.Your father is a beautiful man ...What a lovely post.<BR/><BR/>Your father is a beautiful man and this was a gorgeous and loving tribute to him.<BR/><BR/>Leeann<BR/>niccofive.blogspot.comLeeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529722995554495470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-3945173888679000172008-04-28T21:29:00.000-05:002008-04-28T21:29:00.000-05:00I bet that would be an emotional ride...I liked th...I bet that would be an emotional ride...I liked this post! And I can tell LOTS of great memories were made with Grampy while he was with the kids and for you as his daughter also! That is neat...I am sorry that his health has declined so much!<BR/><BR/>And I can't believe how big Henry is getting!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12957994275054972253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-31875858854026885412008-04-28T21:20:00.000-05:002008-04-28T21:20:00.000-05:00My grandma died about two years ago. She had Parki...My grandma died about two years ago. She had Parkinson's and lived with my family for ten years preceding her death. My grandma was a very reserved woman and I wish I had known her better. However, I am lucky to have gotten to know her as well as I did while she lived with us. I will treasure the memory of how we both laughed as I tried to help her walk to the bathroom so I could change her diaper. Most of the time she was less with "it"- and us. I wish you, your father and your family well on this difficult path. I can relate.BethEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550188398259829250noreply@blogger.com