tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post6276897292899446081..comments2023-05-16T23:50:03.053-04:00Comments on RoseCreekCottage: ~Like A Box Of Chocolates~rosecreekcottage-carol.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09764384473339337575noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-23965884277103550992009-03-16T01:13:00.000-04:002009-03-16T01:13:00.000-04:00I lost my mom 6 months ago to Alzheimer's. Enjoy ...I lost my mom 6 months ago to Alzheimer's. Enjoy the time that you have with your mom... take lots of pictures. God and you together can handle anything.cloudcapjewelry.etsy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555746197757666179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-86047770570946626422009-03-15T14:21:00.000-04:002009-03-15T14:21:00.000-04:00I am also losing my mother. Not to Alzheimer's bu...I am also losing my mother. Not to Alzheimer's but to Pulminary Hypertension. I know like you I treasure those creamy rum soaked days when she has strength and breat enought to say I love you. May you have many wide open window days.glentwistlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806494411263252743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-88313923645968729832009-03-06T22:54:00.000-05:002009-03-06T22:54:00.000-05:00Carol,That's a beautiful story....My grandmother h...Carol,<BR/>That's a beautiful story....My grandmother had Alzheimers too, and it was so hard on my Aunt that lived close to her. I will pray that her "windows" are more frequent and enjoyable ;) <BR/>God Bless and you're in my thoughts and prayers!<BR/>TorriSouthern Traditions Boutiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09135138147783714566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-47359066853159687782009-03-06T19:49:00.000-05:002009-03-06T19:49:00.000-05:00I came for fingerprint Friday..but read this too.....I came for fingerprint Friday..but read this too...I am sorry to hear about your mother and here's to more of the rum day's! :)Alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10800885963533955655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-87800928274340164342009-03-06T11:31:00.000-05:002009-03-06T11:31:00.000-05:00Awww sweetie You said it so well Bless your heart ...Awww sweetie You said it so well Bless your heart . From someone who fully understands the heartache in it all I am sending you a great big (((HUG))) enjoy those good days hon and just pray for lots of strength and take lots of deep breaths in the ones that are not so good .I know it is very hard never knowing from minute to minute day to day and the drive there wondering how they will be when you get there . Just cherish every minute as I know you do from your words .<BR/><BR/>Have a good week-end <BR/>RenaeMy Little Raggedy Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17453752744194696992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-19130236630751518322009-03-05T07:20:00.000-05:002009-03-05T07:20:00.000-05:00Your description is so true. I felt that way with ...Your description is so true. I felt that way with my Grandma each time I was with her. It is just so hard to understand and more importantly=unfair!!<BR/>AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11881713709227415243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-11194846301849430362009-03-04T12:37:00.000-05:002009-03-04T12:37:00.000-05:00Your post has made me smile and brought tears to m...Your post has made me smile and brought tears to my eyes. Remember to take care of yourself too! I have an award for you on my blog http://lizzytdesigns.blogspot.comLizzyThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13123958120390380610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-78438848662174828782009-03-03T10:51:00.000-05:002009-03-03T10:51:00.000-05:00Oh Carol, what a beautiful post! And what a way to...Oh Carol, what a beautiful post! And what a way to think of the times that you spend with your mother, as something likened to a box of chocolates. You never know what you might get that day! It just brought tears to my eyes to think of it. Your post was so well written, true beauty behind your words, and much much love!! I will be thinking of you, hoping the good-chocolate days far outweigh the stale chocolate ones!! Holding you in my thoughts and prayers. Debby (it has been a while since I have dropped by many of my favorite blogs because I was in the hospital with knee surgery and and I am not quite myself. )The Pink Birdhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211734667583378167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-39801832508445652012009-03-03T03:35:00.000-05:002009-03-03T03:35:00.000-05:00Hi,I have an award for you..hope u like it..Hi,I have an award for you..hope u like it..Swapnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11642076769965367922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-21051148617572684362009-03-02T13:37:00.000-05:002009-03-02T13:37:00.000-05:00Carol, I am only just coming by now to read this ...Carol, I am only just coming by now to read this post. How sorry I am that it took me so long.<BR/>I am so grateful that you can still have these precious times with your mom.<BR/><BR/>I pray that you are doing well. I know sometimes life is too busy to hang out and blog and I see it has bee na couple of weeks for you. Even when things are hard and fast, know that we are here for you with no pressure and that I am praying for your family.Jules~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13732679095832415575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-63828335264700547642009-03-01T20:26:00.000-05:002009-03-01T20:26:00.000-05:00Oh Carol, we had hubby's mother with us for almost...Oh Carol, we had hubby's mother with us for almost 2 years with Alzheimers, and each day was such a gift.. almost like a box of chocolates, you never knew what to expect that day.. I'm sorry it's taken me so long in getting around to thank you for stopping by the blog.. life has gotten in the way big time. I had to put hubby in the hospital.. he's doing much better now,, just a roller coaster ride we're going to be on from here on out.. I hope you've had a super w/k.. hugs ~lynne~Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01257730471888896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-81604563943695237642009-03-01T17:57:00.000-05:002009-03-01T17:57:00.000-05:00Hi Carol, This is a beautiful post and so well to...Hi Carol,<BR/> This is a beautiful post and so well told.I can certainly relate.<BR/> On the way home from church today I suddenly remembered you asked me about the little chefs hat and I forgot to reply, but my daughter said it came with the little stove Olivia got for Christmas.With all the beautiful things you make I bet you could whip one up for your Ella.Sorry it is so long ago you are probably wondering what I am talking about!!<BR/>Keep up the good work,<BR/> CarolynCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06365004847174534068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-30390880468783838922009-03-01T04:29:00.000-05:002009-03-01T04:29:00.000-05:00Thank you for sharing this with us, very meaningfu...Thank you for sharing this with us, very meaningful post to stop and ponder as well.Lemon Shortbreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17446005015424667338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-41179066950686275862009-02-27T08:43:00.000-05:002009-02-27T08:43:00.000-05:00Lovely as usual, and one of the reasons I gave you...Lovely as usual, and one of the reasons I gave you an award at my blog!MommyLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08288191448338432734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-77952303225362983572009-02-27T07:45:00.000-05:002009-02-27T07:45:00.000-05:00What a beautiful analogy! It's so hard to watch ou...What a beautiful analogy! It's so hard to watch our beloved parents decline. I remember thinking during my mom's last few weeks, "I want to remember every word she says, every gesture she makes." Those precious moments become the sweet memories in our hearts.artsyclayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102959124956643049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-37819421611053733202009-02-26T21:47:00.000-05:002009-02-26T21:47:00.000-05:00What a great post. Thanks for the fond memories ...What a great post. Thanks for the fond memories it evoked in me. My mother has been gone a couple of year now. I never knew what I would walk in on. Well written.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072105796255050650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-13514867594860766832009-02-26T12:24:00.000-05:002009-02-26T12:24:00.000-05:00It looks like she thoroughly enjoys the grandkids,...It looks like she thoroughly enjoys the grandkids, and you of course.<BR/><BR/>Those chocolates look scrumptious.Anvilcloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07974744042579564912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-3814752870010959872009-02-26T00:13:00.000-05:002009-02-26T00:13:00.000-05:00Beautifully expressed, Carol. Enjoy those chocolat...Beautifully expressed, Carol. Enjoy those <I>chocolates</I> while you still can.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-89716933530760366842009-02-25T20:33:00.000-05:002009-02-25T20:33:00.000-05:00You've come a long way Carol. Your attitude toward...You've come a long way Carol. Your attitude towards your mom's horrible disease has acceptance, touched with love and understanding now (without the bitterness). Growing. That's what it's all about! ... really enjoyed the picture - havent' seen a picture of your mom in a long time!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-15316193622126068882009-02-25T19:02:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:02:00.000-05:00I'm so glad you're still able to have those perfec...I'm so glad you're still able to have those perfect days with her. That photo is a pleasure!Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-35685771297602150472009-02-25T11:04:00.000-05:002009-02-25T11:04:00.000-05:00I love your description Carol..it is so accurate. ...I love your description Carol..it is so accurate. I have the same experience with my mum. <BR/>Thank you for this wonderful article, it brightened my day and made me smile gently.....someone else understands.<BR/>Hugs and thanks<BR/>JuneCensushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09288855990407516786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-63212583793317418272009-02-25T08:58:00.000-05:002009-02-25T08:58:00.000-05:00yes it lingers no toungue,how delicious is it ,goo...yes it lingers no toungue,how delicious is it ,good niteloonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04194141210621537021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-40929149921078876962009-02-24T14:12:00.000-05:002009-02-24T14:12:00.000-05:00What a great and sweat story! Well told and from ...What a great and sweat story! Well told and from the heart. Congrats on POTD!!! <BR/><BR/>CraigCraig Glennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10648043386935477033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-13268907756517100942009-02-24T12:12:00.000-05:002009-02-24T12:12:00.000-05:00My grandma was the dearest person to me in my enti...My grandma was the dearest person to me in my entire life, of all the people I've ever known and ever will know and she had Alzheimers for quite a few years at the end of her life. It was sad to see her forget things, which would get worse when she was stressed or uncomfortable, so the first half of a visit was usually hard work until she settled into natural conversation. Then I would learn wonderful things about her past and share her early memories, the times she was still able to remember, without her worrying about telling me recent things. No tales of what she had for breakfast or what she did last week, because she couldn't remember. Instead I shared beautiful memories of her girlhood. I miss her dreadfully, the whole of her - alzheimers included.<BR/><BR/>You cannot separate the person from the condition, but hopefully you'll know what I mean about the times when you see the beauty and feel the force of the strong memories which she still holds.Pinkerbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284177422261688401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7592500860450684165.post-29093238784325405602009-02-24T10:53:00.000-05:002009-02-24T10:53:00.000-05:00A well-deserved award to you from David. Beautiful...A well-deserved award to you from David. Beautiful post. I don't know why though but it never came up on my reader. Hmmm. Wonder why that was. <BR/>Keep enjoying the "chocolate" in your life.Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.com