tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post9078294354368641302..comments2024-03-26T20:19:03.455-04:00Comments on Chatty Crone: Wild Animal Safari ContinuedChatty Cronehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-147477922112599372012-02-26T17:47:34.603-05:002012-02-26T17:47:34.603-05:00GS has a smile that just makes me smile! He looks...GS has a smile that just makes me smile! He looks so happy!<br /><br />My coping technique? Hmm. One thing I usually do is talk to the people who love me. Their reassuring voices do a lot to help me calm down.<br /><br />And, of course, there is no greater place to turn than to the Lord in prayer. HIS peace (though it might take a while to sink into me) is always comforting.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-5017499631512111332012-02-25T10:00:51.635-05:002012-02-25T10:00:51.635-05:00I've been having ongoing "smaller moments...I've been having ongoing "smaller moments" in my life for many years now. You would think that with the time passing things would get easier but it does not. My heart breaks for all that could be but isn't. Still can't find a way to make it better because it's like a cancer to my soul that just won't heal. It's not that *I* can't forgive and forget. It's that the other people involved do not intend to forgive and have declared that they will never forget! What do you do with that? And the issues were just minor mistakes to begin with!! It wouldn't be so bad if these people weren't so dear to me. Sigh. So my moments are painfully long and drawn out. Sadly when a new moment comes along it's usually worse than the previous!! The only thing I can do is to not let them see the sway they have over me. And sadly it doesn't seem like they care anyway. At least not to try to make things better. :-(<br /><br />Loved the pictures. Cherish the loving relationship that you have with your grandson and be thankful that you are at least allowed to be a part of his life!!<br /><br />Have a great weekend Sandie!! <3GrammyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163894754068556311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-58105636548007760472012-02-24T05:36:53.094-05:002012-02-24T05:36:53.094-05:00I loved sharing your safari journey with you and y...I loved sharing your safari journey with you and your lovely family. That's a great photo of your daughter with dad. I love the photo of the bear and I'm wondering if that is a hyena in the photo below, or maybe a jackal. Good advice on how to handle bad moments.Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09415168156854751135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-13513605523291752632012-02-24T04:22:26.131-05:002012-02-24T04:22:26.131-05:00that's a great tip. I used to stand there and ...that's a great tip. I used to stand there and let the whole thing consume me. Not anymore. Now I try to stop....go for a walk or run and pray<br /><br />fun family picsNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-82589240825595950652012-02-24T04:18:36.657-05:002012-02-24T04:18:36.657-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.AnnaBannanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650367140720507549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-15240576294041919762012-02-24T04:16:07.092-05:002012-02-24T04:16:07.092-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.AnnaBannanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00650367140720507549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-48532550300533236252012-02-23T17:10:02.484-05:002012-02-23T17:10:02.484-05:00Your grandson is very cute. I love the animal cut ...Your grandson is very cute. I love the animal cut outs.<br />In hard times, the hardest moment I do get tense and stress out. I should be more firm and learn to depend on the God above to rescue me.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-27012196987140755532012-02-23T17:10:02.194-05:002012-02-23T17:10:02.194-05:00Your grandson is very cute. I love the animal cut ...Your grandson is very cute. I love the animal cut outs.<br />In hard times, the hardest moment I do get tense and stress out. I should be more firm and learn to depend on the God above to rescue me.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-80257496866945513172012-02-23T09:20:32.084-05:002012-02-23T09:20:32.084-05:00Oh, looks like such a great time with your grandso...Oh, looks like such a great time with your grandson! I remember going to a petting zoo in San Diego when my grands were small! Such good memories!<br /><br />Unfortunately, the ones I tend to "react" with are the ones I love the most! I'm working on that now.....you have a good suggestion in deep breathing! I have to try that!nancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-30770850063653797612012-02-23T09:06:15.681-05:002012-02-23T09:06:15.681-05:00Glad you grandson had so much fun on his outing. ...Glad you grandson had so much fun on his outing. I think as you get older you realize nothing last forwver. And what matters today probably won't be as improtant tomorrow and by next week you probably won't remember most things.Stellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03346440082006209273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-83619510928145209072012-02-23T08:17:26.198-05:002012-02-23T08:17:26.198-05:00Love the new header...great picture!Love the new header...great picture!Changes in the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942797186537814864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-40592298863005248472012-02-23T07:53:57.075-05:002012-02-23T07:53:57.075-05:00Looks like it was a fun day ...you have cute "...Looks like it was a fun day ...you have cute "critters"...LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-62662696695755218152012-02-23T02:46:33.277-05:002012-02-23T02:46:33.277-05:00What a lovely post. I can't agree more with w...What a lovely post. I can't agree more with what you've shared. Especially the "It's only a moment not the rest of your life." I guess we all have to look through the present and into the future and don't lose faith. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041216192025257555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-60928132218066276452012-02-23T02:00:04.829-05:002012-02-23T02:00:04.829-05:00I believe Andy had a wonderful time and so did the...I believe Andy had a wonderful time and so did the rest of you. There is nothing like animals to bring out the best in you. Glad the day was fine, but looked a little cool.. Love ya. Crystal xxxxxSr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-90178604043527789962012-02-23T00:35:08.270-05:002012-02-23T00:35:08.270-05:00I love all these pics. Just one important someone...I love all these pics. Just one important someone missing...you! Start handing Kelly the camera and lets see pics of you having some fun. :)<br />When I was young I always prayed quietly to myself. I wasn't allowed to really speak my feelings. As I got older and there wasn't anyone to tell me not to speak I probably spoke way too soon, I had a bit of a quick temper. I've also always been a bit of a cry baby...very emotional. Now I'm in my forties and I've matured. :) I take deep breaths, pray and hug someone I love.Marie https://www.blogger.com/profile/09889949311329427053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-35697466095479739022012-02-22T23:47:42.403-05:002012-02-22T23:47:42.403-05:00Thanks for sharing your fun photos with us, Sandie...Thanks for sharing your fun photos with us, Sandie! Looks like a great time! <br />As for being prepared or having a plan, so many things in life are totally unexpected that its hard to plan for, but the first thing that comes to mind for me is prayer. <br />Take care and enjoy the rest of the week.Cheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-11343356737075364142012-02-22T22:20:43.698-05:002012-02-22T22:20:43.698-05:00She sure is! I enjoy Lois and her blog posts very,...She sure is! I enjoy Lois and her blog posts very, very much.<br /><br />Goats are one of my favorite animals. When I was a kid, my grandparents were our neighbors and I will never forget when Grandpa brought home 3 goats for us kids to have at his house as pets. One was pregnant and she gave birth to 4 gorgeous babies. Oh, if baby goats were ever mauled by children it was those poor goats. We had the best time with them, they ended up being like dogs, very tame and well behaved. :) Thanks for the trip down memory lane with your pics.Blondeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11827536147609261504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-43466292286189680522012-02-22T21:49:11.886-05:002012-02-22T21:49:11.886-05:00More great photos! The goats are very cute.
In m...More great photos! The goats are very cute.<br /><br />In my old age, I have learned to walk away, bite my tongue, and wait for better times!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-28792434971133254872012-02-22T21:16:02.003-05:002012-02-22T21:16:02.003-05:00Hi Sandie....Good job on the photos!
Game plan wh...Hi Sandie....Good job on the photos!<br /><br />Game plan when I'm mad at someone or if someone hurt my feelings is to immediately pray for their 1)Happiness 2) Peace and 3) Prosperity. Learned that in 12 Step programs along life's journey.<br />And if possible, I do it on my knees, even if my teeth are gritted. ha ha ha ha<br /><br />Depression or something else, I stay AWAY from sugar (depressant) and just "be" for a bit. It always passes. <br /><br />Take care, Sandi. SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12358462881287190635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-3751031165654994812012-02-22T20:28:13.083-05:002012-02-22T20:28:13.083-05:00Hot flashes have taught me to let the moments pass...Hot flashes have taught me to let the moments pass. Looks like a chilly day at the zoo - but no crowds that way : )Michaelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05806716677546687464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-89214238178867447312012-02-22T20:24:09.109-05:002012-02-22T20:24:09.109-05:00Deep breaths. Quiet time. Just letting things go ...Deep breaths. Quiet time. Just letting things go if someone upsets me. (Although that can eat at you if you let it.)<br /><br />That safari seems like fun times. :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984802196897920610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-85372600027471584992012-02-22T20:20:45.862-05:002012-02-22T20:20:45.862-05:00More and more I try to give myself time... the old...More and more I try to give myself time... the older I get the more I know not much that seems so earthshattering will even matter in five years... and five years goes fast. blessings ~ tanna<br />ps love the photosTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-86884348297124977372012-02-22T19:15:08.988-05:002012-02-22T19:15:08.988-05:00More fun pictures of the zoo adventure....
Learni...More fun pictures of the zoo adventure....<br /><br />Learning to hold my tongue is sometimes hard but God is convicting me of running to Him first then speak...What a difference this has made....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977147960900342156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-33694343308023520332012-02-22T19:08:15.573-05:002012-02-22T19:08:15.573-05:00sure looks like you guys had a good time at the wi...sure looks like you guys had a good time at the wild animal safari<br /><br />Coping with bad moments hasn't always been easy for me. I used to react rather badly to them. The older and calmer I get the easier they have become. I walk away, clear my mind, if it's way bigger than I am I pray and sometimes I just turn to the blogs to help distract me from what's bothering meAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34486160.post-33425223792845318722012-02-22T18:26:35.265-05:002012-02-22T18:26:35.265-05:00Looks like y'all had fun at the zoo- my grands...Looks like y'all had fun at the zoo- my grands love them too.Coloring Outside the Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15289093479063221765noreply@blogger.com