tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post1249586951223340097..comments2024-03-27T10:30:15.253-06:00Comments on Standing Into Danger: IWSG: Wednesday, January 3, 2018 ~ A Timely QuestionFundy Bluehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-77182643619261267622018-01-18T08:42:02.181-07:002018-01-18T08:42:02.181-07:00How wonderful to see you, Baili! I missed you so ...How wonderful to see you, Baili! I missed you so much during my "lost" month. My sister Donnie sent me the "Standing into Danger" art, and she is the one with me on the toboggan going down the hill. I am fortunate to have two more awesome sisters and a brother. <br /><br />Terry and I were relaxed on Christmas night, finally. The home we were celebrating Christmas in belongs to our next door neighbor in Colorado. Since we live in a duplex in Colorado (two homes, side-by-side, in one building), our neighbor is a very close neighbor! We rented his home in Surprise, Arizona so we could check out the community to see if we might want to more there. We've been considering moving from Colorado to a warmer place, because Terry dislikes the cold and snow more and more as he gets older. On Christmas Eve we canceled the contract on my dream house, because we were concerned about some things that came up in the inspection report. The day after Christmas Night we found another house, but didn't get a contract for it, because there were other people who wanted to buy it and they made an offer that we didn't beat. So now we are back at our old home in Aurora, Colorado and we are happy to be so. It's all good! <br /><br />I usually look at life as a glass half full, but sometimes I lose sight of that. I know that I have been fortunate in my life, and I have felt the grace of God throughout my life. That bothers me at times, because I wonder why I am so fortunate when others are suffering and have so little.<br /><br />Sending you a big hug and lots of love, and wishing you God's blessings! <br /><br /> Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-48773987838877872392018-01-18T02:25:35.524-07:002018-01-18T02:25:35.524-07:00I LOVED LOVED LOVED your smiling photos !
both of ...I LOVED LOVED LOVED your smiling photos !<br />both of you looking so happy and relaxed in new home right?<br /><br />heartiest congratulations for buying new residence for you dearest Louise :)))<br /><br />i am so glad that after having lots of stress about this huge change you are feeling better and calm now .<br />i can't resist to say that you both are looking so precious and content ,so BLESSED :)<br /><br />thank you for sharing the glimpse of your beautiful living ,i am flattered :)<br /><br />your dear sister say so right all is good if you and your loved ones are under the grace of God !<br /><br />keeping eye on the filled side of glass is so important my friend!<br />how lovely that you both sisters are having so much fun together :)<br /><br />sending you much love and blessings my dear friend!bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-33925338608138972892018-01-08T13:49:18.520-07:002018-01-08T13:49:18.520-07:00Great photos! I love your priorities: #1 - IWSG po...Great photos! I love your priorities: #1 - IWSG post; #2 - groceries. Have a wonderful year 2018!Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-78303359531167212632018-01-06T18:14:44.871-07:002018-01-06T18:14:44.871-07:00How did I miss this post?? I love that picture of ...How did I miss this post?? I love that picture of you and your sister! I want to come sledding too! Yes, it is all good! I have to remember that! Sorry about the house!!! I love the pictures of you and your hubby! Wishing you and your loved ones many blessings for 2018!!! Big Hugs and keep on smiling!!! Magic Love Crowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133368208464734546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-81728431731723042952018-01-05T18:41:45.932-07:002018-01-05T18:41:45.932-07:00I loved taking that journey with you, great pictur...I loved taking that journey with you, great pictures! Sorry about the sour inspection, but must be for the best. I know how we stressed when our old house was under inspection, but it passed and we closed on December 8th, and we're on the beach on Dec. 9th. Now to find our forever home.<br />Wishing you a wonderful New Year! May all your dreams come true!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-35154438494807528502018-01-05T13:00:48.972-07:002018-01-05T13:00:48.972-07:00That looks like so much fun! I love to go sledding...That looks like so much fun! I love to go sledding. I spent less time writing and more time with loved ones in December too. Now I'm attempting to get back into the swing of things. Here's to a great 2018 for all of us! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-86121744823016341392018-01-05T04:05:17.750-07:002018-01-05T04:05:17.750-07:00Wow, that's one heck of a month! I think you d...Wow, that's one heck of a month! I think you deserve to take a break from writing to clear your head and deal with everything else. I didn't write over the Christmas holiday - just didn't have time to fit it in with everything else, but I'm ok with that and ready to start afresh with the new year. Good luck with everything! :)Angela Wooldridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13087511266107287296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-40160534475983722642018-01-05T03:59:53.699-07:002018-01-05T03:59:53.699-07:00Greetings Louise. Sorry about the house falling th...Greetings Louise. Sorry about the house falling through! You've certainly had your stresses. Glad you are trying to alleviate some of your anxieties, it's not nice to feel anxious - I have bipolar so get anxious when I'm feeling unwell! I'm going to try and finish off the novel I've been writing this year? Blessings to you.<br /><br />Thank you. Love love, Andrew. Bye.WordsPoeticallyWorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05932809387878012226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-52661556837013934662018-01-04T20:28:20.278-07:002018-01-04T20:28:20.278-07:00Love that beautiful blue sky! So sorry to read tha...Love that beautiful blue sky! So sorry to read that you had to withdraw your offer. Finding a new house can cause so much anxiety. We once had a string of three houses that fell through due to everything from undisclosed fire damage to stolen copper pipes. Eventually it all fell into place and we ended up just where we’re supposed to be. I wish the same for you in this new year and lots of writing time!Joey Lynn Rescinitihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219074986338894660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-67722904596526565772018-01-04T19:15:31.579-07:002018-01-04T19:15:31.579-07:00I loved the picture of you and your sister sleddin...I loved the picture of you and your sister sledding, looks like great fun!! I'm glad the inspection raised some concerns and you then reconsidered. It might've turned disastrous, or you dodged a bullet so to say. Anywho, I'm happy to read you're doing better, kicking anxiety to the curb!!! <br /><br />Happy New Year, Fundy!!!Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-66873885418260234342018-01-04T15:32:47.742-07:002018-01-04T15:32:47.742-07:00Thanks, Shaharizan! I've found that blogging ...Thanks, Shaharizan! I've found that blogging keeps me centered in my writing. It allows me to try things out and to develop confidence in my voice. Too often I've had to write for a specific purpose given my by someone else, so blogging represents freedom to me. All the best to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-24900864517650871122018-01-04T15:29:14.809-07:002018-01-04T15:29:14.809-07:00Thanks, Gwen! I'm already ahead of last month...Thanks, Gwen! I'm already ahead of last month, so it's all uphill from here. All the best to you!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-1430676746929445502018-01-04T15:28:32.033-07:002018-01-04T15:28:32.033-07:00Good luck to both of us for sure, Rebecca! I'...Good luck to both of us for sure, Rebecca! I'm looking forward to a much better word count this month! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-83000372509746141102018-01-04T13:22:49.465-07:002018-01-04T13:22:49.465-07:00Your post brought a smile to my face. Great photo...Your post brought a smile to my face. Great photos and what a trip! On writing, I struggle with the same. Life gets in the way and then I fail to write anything. It's why I started blogging again. Trying to get back into the habit of writing and have something that is truly mine separate from work, family and obligations. Great post!Shaharizan Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02917164925694287209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-26949203236882334342018-01-04T12:00:52.424-07:002018-01-04T12:00:52.424-07:00I struggle with anxiety too. But it's all good...I struggle with anxiety too. But it's all good. Sorry your house buying venture didn't work out. Buying a house is always stressful. Good luck with your writing goals this year!<br /><br />Happy New Year!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-49931625375392652532018-01-04T11:22:06.833-07:002018-01-04T11:22:06.833-07:00From the sounds of it, I can't say I'm sur...From the sounds of it, I can't say I'm surprised you found it hard to write in the last month! The holidays are a tough time in any case, with lots going on (in my case, a week spent with family). You sound like you are looking at some big life changes (relocating), which I know are disruptive to anything like a schedule. You read my post, so you know I'm going to be navigating similar waters in the next year! So good luck to both of us :)<br />Rebecca M. Douglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07260530063164127746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-38179079340920608732018-01-04T11:00:39.075-07:002018-01-04T11:00:39.075-07:00Joylene, you just made my day by your kind remark ...Joylene, you just made my day by your kind remark about forwarding my posts on. I'll have a northern post up next Friday and will be regular after that ~ although I hate to tempt fate by saying that. I believe that 2018 will be better. I certainly hope so for you, because you've been through so much! Wishing you health, happiness, fulfillment, and love in the coming year.Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-47544598336869001862018-01-04T10:57:31.377-07:002018-01-04T10:57:31.377-07:00Thanks for the encouragement, Gerardine! Yes, the...Thanks for the encouragement, Gerardine! Yes, there was definitely good in losing my dream home. We lost a lot of sleep making the decision to cancel our contract, but it was the right and only decision we could make. Some people already thing I am nuts, so why not embrace it! I will have to go see if "Six Days and Seven Nights" is on free cable. That movie always gets me belly laughing. Have a great day!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-43941034788400288112018-01-04T09:48:21.590-07:002018-01-04T09:48:21.590-07:00Thanks, C.D. Wishing you all the best with life a...Thanks, C.D. Wishing you all the best with life and writing in the coming year!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-63417032761571281282018-01-04T09:28:32.467-07:002018-01-04T09:28:32.467-07:00Thanks for the encouragement, Rachna! This month ...Thanks for the encouragement, Rachna! This month is different already! Take care!Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-73421344254803659442018-01-04T09:21:04.470-07:002018-01-04T09:21:04.470-07:00Happy New Year, Louise. I wish you the very best i...Happy New Year, Louise. I wish you the very best in 2018. I have to believe everything will work out. The picture of you and your sister is adorable. Looks like much fun was had by all. Sisters are a wonderful thing. Thank you for all your blogs. I love reading about your childhood. I have forwarded them on to family and friends in Canada, and everyone agrees: your posts are wonderful. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-59754159727750827592018-01-04T09:13:52.148-07:002018-01-04T09:13:52.148-07:00Happy New Year, Adam! It's been quite a start...Happy New Year, Adam! It's been quite a start to the year for people on the East Coast. We're dry and warm here in Colorado ~ not much snow on the mountain tops, which is concerning. Meanwhile we're enjoying the warmth. Stay warm, my friend!<br />Fundy Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02132147630106183853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-70641040878533737042018-01-04T00:41:36.703-07:002018-01-04T00:41:36.703-07:00I love your pictures, what a difference coming and...I love your pictures, what a difference coming and going. <br /><br />I see the good in your experience with looking for the new home in Arizona. Which is, ‘at least you were told the place had concerns.’ It would have been horrible to move in then find the problems. <br /> <br />I have noticed that each time I try to write- if I make plans, a plotline or just an idea scribbled on a piece of paper, something happens. I did find that the more I stress over it the worst it gets. So, now I try to laugh it off. <br /><br />Yes, I laughed when the toilet started leaking and squirting out water- I felt better. If you can try not to care, the best thing that can happen is that people will think you are nuts. Really, think about it. Can you see the look on their faces? Just that makes me laugh harder. No one stresses belly laughing. <br /><br />Happy New Year!<br /><br />Gerardine <br />Gerardine Baughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339259372911834962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-35281631541427260582018-01-03T21:22:33.062-07:002018-01-03T21:22:33.062-07:00Sounds like you had a crazy December! Trying to ge...Sounds like you had a crazy December! Trying to get writing time in there too would have just caused more stress. Sometimes it's for the best to take some time off!<br /><br />Good luck in your travels and have a great 2018!C.D. Gallant-Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01080400727631587101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5349947899983990762.post-78505873164808558502018-01-03T21:14:30.780-07:002018-01-03T21:14:30.780-07:00WOW!!I just love the pictures. Don't worry abo...WOW!!I just love the pictures. Don't worry about it there are some months wherein we just cannot write a single word. I had a few of those months last year.<br /><br />Rachna Chhabria<br />Co-host IWSG <br /><a href="http://rachnachhabria.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Rachna's Scriptorium</a><br />Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.com