tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.comments2024-01-09T07:12:44.112-08:00Hope in a Boy's WorldDana Hopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09510057850140964968noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-3150152553463261422013-12-23T07:59:36.471-08:002013-12-23T07:59:36.471-08:00I have checked in each week for the past two month...I have checked in each week for the past two months hoping to be treated to a slice of your written delicacies and lo and behold today I am rewarded! <br />I hope that we will make the arrangements to celebrate your significant accomplishment together at the end of January! It will be a well earned celebration! What you have accomplished Dana is amazing and so beautiful! You are going to give the gift of your heart and mind to children....Lucky, lucky them!<br />I love you girl! Congratulations and way to freaking go!!!<br />XOXOJulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-82580619326277141732013-12-08T09:19:53.689-08:002013-12-08T09:19:53.689-08:00I keep checking in for new musings and my heart dr...I keep checking in for new musings and my heart drops when there is no new blog!!! Alas, your crazy busy schedule is now affecting me :) The point of this is not to highlight how selfish I am, but to let you know that I LOVE reading your blogs! It is a part of how I treat myself when I get a moment of time with a cup of coffee. Just wanted you to know that this is a gift that you inadvertently give to me with each writing :) xoxoxoxo! Love you! JJulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-14238012839459742852013-12-08T09:19:26.986-08:002013-12-08T09:19:26.986-08:00I keep checking in for new musings and my heart dr...I keep checking in for new musings and my heart drops when there is no new blog!!! Alas, your crazy busy schedule is now affecting me :) The point of this is not to highlight how selfish I am, but to let you know that I LOVE reading your blogs! It is a part of how I treat myself when I get a moment of time with a cup of coffee. Just wanted you to know that this is a gift that you inadvertently give to me with each writing :) xoxoxoxo! Love you! JJulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-68386378522432105062013-09-15T07:43:48.970-07:002013-09-15T07:43:48.970-07:00I am so excited for this chapter in your life Dana...I am so excited for this chapter in your life Dana! There are some VERY lucky middle school kiddo's who are blessed to have your wisdom and heart guiding them through their school days. <br />I also just have to say, you look STUNNING in this picture :) Such a beauty! It is apparent through your words and how you look in this picture that indeed, you have found your calling once again!<br />Love you special lady!!!!<br />xoxoxoJulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-30872359729190989352013-05-03T13:49:10.578-07:002013-05-03T13:49:10.578-07:00Dana,
I don't know what you are going through...Dana,<br /><br />I don't know what you are going through right now, but I just want to say that you are in my prayers. I understand completely when you talk about being comfortable and the blows keep coming. We don't know when the blows are going to stop for us either, and sometimes you feel like literally running away. I am the same way as you and I have completely retreated, and I apologize, I probably have not been the best of friends to anyone this past year! Please hang in there, and yes, there is always something to be grateful for. Enjoy this beautiful weekend. Hugs to you, and miss chatting with you!<br /><br />MimiBham2Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245791249631648009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-69567443322849849742013-01-03T19:27:52.692-08:002013-01-03T19:27:52.692-08:00Dana!
Just catching up on your blog! Wow! Can we s...Dana!<br />Just catching up on your blog! Wow! Can we say we live parallel lives? It's a tough world out there to be a parent and to raise children. The scripture comes to mind "Evil will become good and good evil". These are the last days, and our kids (and we) will be tossed through that refiners' fire! That whole free agency thing, I can live without. I can honestly say I know what you are going through, I live it over and over again. Hang in there, you are a wonderful mom and like you said, when they are 25, they will thank us, right? Love you, and what a fun birthday party you threw! Take care!<br />MimiBham2Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07245791249631648009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-77217399862825149402012-12-12T12:32:48.855-08:002012-12-12T12:32:48.855-08:00I hear ya! I just finished reading Vicky Courtney...I hear ya! I just finished reading Vicky Courtney's, YOUR BOY, and found her refreshing and real. The pressure we place on ourselves and our kids is overwhelming. I'm learning to let go and not cling tightly to some sort of "model of perfection," but just let our kids be who they are, learn along the way, and guide them when we are blessed with the opportunity. Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859368613521167034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-16699320558918228092012-11-27T17:56:38.134-08:002012-11-27T17:56:38.134-08:00Free will can throw a lot of people off :(. I trul...Free will can throw a lot of people off :(. I truly hope that this opportunity, through a tough lesson, can bring the needed awareness that we as individuals ultimately get to choose who we want to be and how we want to be. You and Trey have built, with each of your boys, a strong foundation of spirituality, honor and love which I believe will support them accordingly through their trials and tribulations. Keep your faith in that and your precious sons :). I love you Carpenter Clan!JulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-79864405497929461692012-11-27T17:45:54.919-08:002012-11-27T17:45:54.919-08:00I love you guys. Growing is a beautiful and someti...I love you guys. Growing is a beautiful and sometime painful experience. The power of free will (in this situation) will hopefully bring young minds back to the foundation that I know you and Trey created for and with him. Sometimes hard lessons are needed to remind us of the reality that we indeed get to choose who we are as people. You have amazing boys Dana who I absolutely LOVE!JulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-61005413101543756192012-11-05T13:00:45.280-08:002012-11-05T13:00:45.280-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.JulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-40836347219032929242012-11-05T12:57:47.372-08:002012-11-05T12:57:47.372-08:00Looks like a blast! You always have such fun birt...Looks like a blast! You always have such fun birthday events!! I love hearing about them on your blog :). You deserve wonderful, full of laugher birthday's Dana! Xoxo<br />JulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-49478482092184455142012-11-05T12:57:26.815-08:002012-11-05T12:57:26.815-08:00Looks like a blast! You always have such fun birt...Looks like a blast! You always have such fun birthday events!! I love hearing about them on your blog :). You deserve wonderful, full of laugher birthday's Dana! Xoxo<br />JulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-49442004539087879082012-09-23T19:42:05.259-07:002012-09-23T19:42:05.259-07:00Wow! What an amazing story. This could almost be...Wow! What an amazing story. This could almost be called a modern day gospel. It is the embodiment of God's love and your abiding faith. Much love to all of you.Diana Cannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-55161852632309154332012-08-14T19:23:30.135-07:002012-08-14T19:23:30.135-07:00Absolutely hilarious! Glad you went for it, steep...Absolutely hilarious! Glad you went for it, steep grade and all. Ashleenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-24934054783846670032012-08-06T14:16:37.771-07:002012-08-06T14:16:37.771-07:00And you two are more beautiful and handsome 20 yea...And you two are more beautiful and handsome 20 years later! Happy AnniversaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-61030869392652333002012-07-12T20:06:26.166-07:002012-07-12T20:06:26.166-07:00You are so right about feeling like you can't ...You are so right about feeling like you can't miss one second of a sunny day when you live in the NW. Now that I am living in a sunny spot for a little while I actually like it when there is a cloudy day. A relief from the frenzy of the beautiful outdoors. How crazy is that?! <br /><br />I think your bucket list is completely doable!jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903107252316331584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-51108084139466189972012-07-08T14:52:33.991-07:002012-07-08T14:52:33.991-07:00Love, love your blog, Dana! Thanks for looking at ...Love, love your blog, Dana! Thanks for looking at mine so that I could see yours. My family of 3 girls are headed off to our 3rd annual camping trip at the end of the summer. We are gradually increasing the nights. One night the first year, two the second and this year is three nights in a tent and at a campground without a shower. Still trying to research what I am going to do about that...jannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10903107252316331584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-79491089898973110442012-06-05T10:07:19.381-07:002012-06-05T10:07:19.381-07:00Say NO to Frequent Flyer Miles :)Say NO to Frequent Flyer Miles :)Pretty Nickyhttp://1-800-88-zero-down.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-23296860594653833482012-02-10T16:14:40.063-08:002012-02-10T16:14:40.063-08:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041851737677873347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-66160226197850545722012-01-06T08:58:53.416-08:002012-01-06T08:58:53.416-08:00I LOVE the bowl season!!! What I know is that but...I LOVE the bowl season!!! What I know is that butter and salt make ANYTHING taste better!! I also know that I love you guys - deeply!<br />Happy New Year!!!<br />JulieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-85593319483257469482011-11-24T08:55:21.780-08:002011-11-24T08:55:21.780-08:00Loved this post Dana. I too always want the Norman...Loved this post Dana. I too always want the Norman Rockwell thanksgiving, but we do what we can! I think you do a fine job of creating family moments and your sons will appreciate it!(If not now,later).<br />Happy Thanksgiving to you!<br />mimiJeremy Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01056935190420544514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-76263776304555802142011-11-20T15:09:05.488-08:002011-11-20T15:09:05.488-08:00Thanks so much, Della! I'm glad I could provi...Thanks so much, Della! I'm glad I could provide some humor for you. The questions are getting a little more probing lately and I am becoming so endeared to these young women. Best of luck to you in completing your Masters! Way to go!Dana Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09510057850140964968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-5985800132625856112011-11-19T14:02:47.440-08:002011-11-19T14:02:47.440-08:00Came across this blog by "accident" and ...Came across this blog by "accident" and just love it! After teaching for 25 years, I am back in grad school with 20 somethings ... I laughed through your post ... oh, can I relate. I am older than the moms of some of my classmates, but it's been fun. Thanks for sharing your stories ... with the wonderful humor. I'll be back to read more. In the meantime, best to you in school.Dellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280801460409813088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-72973511860226393622011-11-19T14:00:50.954-08:002011-11-19T14:00:50.954-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Dellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06280801460409813088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1671381320761178178.post-74237260687573372332011-10-29T10:41:53.694-07:002011-10-29T10:41:53.694-07:00Okay, I am a bit behind in my blog reading but the...Okay, I am a bit behind in my blog reading but there is a reason for that! In order for me to take in your words I need to have time and the space to fully engage in the experience. Why? Because without fail, your writing renders me an emotional wreck :) Tears stream down my face over a smile that is created out of your words of honor. Not only do you honor the people in your life, but the moments as well...for a few minutes I am blessed with being included in your world and yet somehow come away with your gift of being more appreciative of what I have...Mimi knew all those years ago what a treasure she was about to recieve, BEFORE she even met you Dana. I am lucky that for the past 20 years that same treasure has been a part of my world. I love you and thank you for giving such an intimate part of yourself!<br />xoxoxoJulieBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811958872117401515noreply@blogger.com