tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post4329993489915600629..comments2023-10-02T00:59:37.232-07:00Comments on Meri's Musings: A Girl and Her DogMerihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07024443046207501650noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-67783591208063359582010-03-07T20:01:23.083-08:002010-03-07T20:01:23.083-08:00Lovely picture, and I hope your Mum recovers soon....Lovely picture, and I hope your Mum recovers soon. Also, it's lovely to start the week with the thought of it never being too late for a new beginning.Kavitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00745798338301715684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-69905091043479796322010-03-07T14:02:54.179-08:002010-03-07T14:02:54.179-08:00Great post. We owe so much to our women ancestors...Great post. We owe so much to our women ancestors, they took great, scary strides that laid an easier path for us.a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04187569807093887442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-91093629276051237592010-03-07T10:20:43.666-08:002010-03-07T10:20:43.666-08:00What a beautiful photo, and what an inspirational ...What a beautiful photo, and what an inspirational life story. She sounds like an amazing woman. I wish her all the best for a speedy recovery.PattyFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00960442608381511010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-4035317723687778852010-03-07T09:47:43.332-08:002010-03-07T09:47:43.332-08:00I enjoyed the way you displayed her story in vers...I enjoyed the way you displayed her story in verselike appearance. Yes, so many of the women kept their place. My mother worked too, a rarity back in the day. I love that she went on to become a lay leader! And speedy healing to her!Pathttp://patonlinenewtime.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-7258151390341988052010-03-07T08:38:02.233-08:002010-03-07T08:38:02.233-08:00what sweet picture - and she sounds truly inspirat...what sweet picture - and she sounds truly inspirationallettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-65312764106979713442010-03-07T08:08:18.519-08:002010-03-07T08:08:18.519-08:00She was certainly a woman ahead of her time not le...She was certainly a woman ahead of her time not letting age or sex circumscribe her choices.<br /><br />I've never head of shoulder replacement surgery. I hope she recovers soon.Barryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13824632356834631279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-293650533043340432010-03-07T05:01:00.648-08:002010-03-07T05:01:00.648-08:00What an iconic image!
"Betty and her dog Spot...What an iconic image!<br />"Betty and her dog Spot". I think she should have a book written about her.<br />Your mother's life echoes so many of her generation --doing the 'right' 'regular' normal sort of thing and then later discovering/ growing.<br />She sounds so lovely.<br />My mother's name was Betty too.<br />I think it is due for a revival.<br />All best wishesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-12992690132634863982010-03-07T03:14:13.201-08:002010-03-07T03:14:13.201-08:00So many careers and different avenues to follow. Y...So many careers and different avenues to follow. Your mother is some lady and she was also very beautiful as a child. Still is no doubt. Thanks, Meri.Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04015624747225433940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-40754929173457467062010-03-07T01:52:37.541-08:002010-03-07T01:52:37.541-08:00lovely photo and story
ktlovely photo and story<br />ktkthttp://kt40.typepad.com/kt40s/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-24008714976229503242010-03-07T01:26:55.067-08:002010-03-07T01:26:55.067-08:00More power to your mother. I hope she heals quickl...More power to your mother. I hope she heals quickly and returns to full health.Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494219959077922220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-64634919804887488152010-03-06T19:30:29.769-08:002010-03-06T19:30:29.769-08:00lovely.
thank you meri for sharing your mother wit...lovely.<br />thank you meri for sharing your mother with us.<br />she is beautiful, as are you.<br /><br />xoxooxxo,<br />rebeccarebeccahttp://www.corazon.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-84232111075608931272010-03-06T15:14:16.336-08:002010-03-06T15:14:16.336-08:00Hear! Hear! for your Mom. (My mom's a Betty to...Hear! Hear! for your Mom. (My mom's a Betty too.)<br /><br />That's a great photo with Spot.<br /><br />Hope she's back in the swing soon.<br /><br />KatKat Mortensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877694888419628533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-23521427756537149962010-03-06T12:11:26.189-08:002010-03-06T12:11:26.189-08:00I adore vintage photos of children with their dogs...I adore vintage photos of children with their dogs. This one of your mother is priceless! Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery. xxTess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-37892207896977086872010-03-06T11:54:15.823-08:002010-03-06T11:54:15.823-08:00Bless Betty.Her Generation Had It Tough But They G...Bless Betty.Her Generation Had It Tough But They Got Going!tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03746435400444226665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-9687845329033436362010-03-06T11:50:10.182-08:002010-03-06T11:50:10.182-08:00Beautiful, inspiring portrait of a lady. Best wis...Beautiful, inspiring portrait of a lady. Best wishes to her for her recovery!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14061893047279652658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-73524251047015967372010-03-06T11:48:04.815-08:002010-03-06T11:48:04.815-08:00A wonderful story about self discovery. It's n...A wonderful story about self discovery. It's never too late, and the right time comes for everyone. I bet she was a wonderful minister filled with compassion. My mother was from the same generation and dealt with the same frustrations and of being under valued by men. And the photo at top is so wonderful. I love photos of children and their beloved pets.Ladrón de Basura (a.k.a. Junk Thief)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13051974174001458812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-89045023287215697372010-03-06T11:17:43.253-08:002010-03-06T11:17:43.253-08:00Well done to your Mom. I hope she gets over the sh...Well done to your Mom. I hope she gets over the shoulder op fairly quickly. I like the picture very much.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-85923102862747797022010-03-06T10:39:32.928-08:002010-03-06T10:39:32.928-08:00What an interesting woman - and a beautiful girl! ...What an interesting woman - and a beautiful girl! Hope her recovery is smooth and pain free.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-17789509962712429062010-03-06T10:23:38.066-08:002010-03-06T10:23:38.066-08:00Hi Meri
What a soft lovely photo of your mother t...Hi Meri<br /><br />What a soft lovely photo of your mother to cherish...and I loved the story you told- the quick precis of a life well lived...<br />Don't tell me you are going into the ministry!!!!<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-50935488757307979622010-03-06T09:43:45.560-08:002010-03-06T09:43:45.560-08:00"She went to college at a time when women sou..."She went to college at a time when women sought an 'MRS.' degree."<br /><br />Great line! And a great lady, pursuing a dream at that age. Wishing her all the best.The Silver Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730805376957629641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-41031359068623872132010-03-06T09:38:45.639-08:002010-03-06T09:38:45.639-08:00yeah to your mom! what a wonderful role model and ...yeah to your mom! what a wonderful role model and the photo is priceless.<br /><br />hope the shoulder surgery well an recovery is going smoothly.mouse (aka kimy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/09385557065971602436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9179858206468654068.post-27364930612957011832010-03-06T08:40:51.228-08:002010-03-06T08:40:51.228-08:00How wonderful to start a whole new life in your 60...How wonderful to start a whole new life in your 60's. A very inspirational story. I hope she's recovering well.North County Film Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13683794164957833415noreply@blogger.com