tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.comments2012-05-16T13:14:05.647-04:00Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17431787468197104523noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-85510040326865070572012-05-16T13:14:05.647-04:002012-05-16T13:14:05.647-04:00Thank you for this. xoxoTrish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-90218365030906538572012-05-16T10:48:11.947-04:002012-05-16T10:48:11.947-04:00Great point, Andre. This is one of the areas where it can be so challenging to trust God - that He is a God of restoration, but everything happens in His time and way, not our own. You&#39;re right in pointing out how helpful it is to rest in the knowledge that you&#39;ve done all you can! Thanks for commenting :)Trish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-17741347650255192262012-05-16T09:04:49.237-04:002012-05-16T09:04:49.237-04:00Great thoughts Trish! Ths is something that crosses my mind from time to time. I mostly think about the relationships from my past, especially the ones that didn&#39;t end well. I realize that not all relationships will end well but I&#39;ve come to the conclusion that I want to make sure I&#39;ve done all I can do on my end. I can only control me and my actions and/or reactions. So, with my do over, I would end relationships on better terms. If the other party is unwilling then I can rest easier knowing I&#39;ve done my part.André L. Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16567051801072652992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-83486174778742619052012-05-03T00:08:20.817-04:002012-05-03T00:08:20.817-04:00Mellie, what wisdom you have. You are more beautiful now than I have ever seen you. Your sons are so blessed to have you as a mom.Kate Sonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948455134157306157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-91036672539611092882012-05-01T11:29:02.001-04:002012-05-01T11:29:02.001-04:00ME, a scrunchie!!?? and hot pink!!?? I will have to see this look in person :) xoxoAllisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17942816777111417585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-32093992344807026292012-04-18T08:09:13.926-04:002012-04-18T08:09:13.926-04:00Hi<br />In Greensboro NC, the average cost of a cremation with a direct crematory is $895.<br /><br />An example of one that comes up when searching for cremation services is www.optimacremationservice.com and in their &quot;cost&quot; tab they explain what&#39;s offered with the basic direct cremation package.Nicolashttp://www.optimacremationservice.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-75690739604182937692012-02-18T12:06:45.592-05:002012-02-18T12:06:45.592-05:00It is a privilege and honor to know you Mary Elizabeth. You have taught me many things during the last couple of years and having faith in our beliefs and G-d is something all the world needs now and forever. John is a beautiful young boy and I know he will continue to heal and grow inspired by your love and faith. I am sure your words are inspiration for many in need, no matter if the needs are large or small.Judy Andersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-54479785496865094912012-02-10T22:47:45.666-05:002012-02-10T22:47:45.666-05:00Mary Elizabeth, I just sat and listened to your talk and I am so moved by the depth of your realness and your honesty. God is using you in mighty ways and will continue to do so. There are so many hurting people in our world today and you give hope!!! Keep on keeping on!! You are a woman of God and HE has anointed you for such a time as this!! May God pour out His blessings on you, Meade, John and Daniel. I am so thankful He gave our prayer team the honor of praying for you all! I look forward with great anticipation to all He has planned for John and how He will continue to use you. Love, GinnyGinny Evanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16231831637676173784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-53526401006515031842012-01-24T17:45:39.446-05:002012-01-24T17:45:39.446-05:00All of these are so true Dee. One more to add to the list. Check your social security number. My statements came to the house so I never thought about it. I didn&#39;t realize that I had never changed it to my married name. Fortunately, it only took an appointment, several pieces of paper, an official from the navy(in person)and a very nice social security worker and not the act of congress I had been told I&#39;d need. But you are so right, what would have been a hassle before became one more thing in a mountain of things to deal with do advice to do it now should be heeded! Nice articles. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-32382565766732137662012-01-23T12:56:38.233-05:002012-01-23T12:56:38.233-05:00Enjoyed reading &amp;<br />Good advice.Rick Romanohttp://www.rickromano.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-5832882639764716602012-01-10T10:56:43.313-05:002012-01-10T10:56:43.313-05:00Yikes...who would have thought of these things??? Thank you for showing us a peak into your life so that we can learn. You rock, Dee :)Trish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-50923864575727374812012-01-10T10:53:29.149-05:002012-01-10T10:53:29.149-05:00I love this! Of course, I&#39;m extra blessed by any word God sends with cute puppies as a reminder :) This is so beautifully written and encouraging...thank you, Lisa!Trish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-47530592327555854862012-01-09T09:42:28.812-05:002012-01-09T09:42:28.812-05:00This is wonderful Lisa!!!<br />It truly spoke to me.<br />Think I might re-name my dogs.<br />xoDee Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17396031311550454303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-17794485955529835022012-01-09T09:36:42.077-05:002012-01-09T09:36:42.077-05:00Lisa, I LOVE this!! I, too, want goodness and mercy to follow me (both the dogs and the blessings of the LORD)!Mary Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138650404289911297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-75749041875625167472012-01-06T15:02:53.315-05:002012-01-06T15:02:53.315-05:00I&#39;m a grief support writer. I know the one-year rule. So, what did I do? Moved! Duh.....:) Great blog!Alicia Kinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07982263115260422701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-70132664759019429302012-01-06T14:27:36.898-05:002012-01-06T14:27:36.898-05:00Omigosh, you make me laugh with your wisdom for navigating mourning...what a gift! Thank you for this :)Trish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-36045552094117378222011-12-28T08:36:10.970-05:002011-12-28T08:36:10.970-05:00What a cute picture! I, too, am in love with the scarf!Elizabeth@LongToLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17992992022974817478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-78309452487638109032011-12-27T20:28:10.714-05:002011-12-27T20:28:10.714-05:00Great thoughts and words of wisdom! Thanks for this post; will take this with me in 2012!Mary Elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138650404289911297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-24770618622836873362011-12-21T11:18:27.561-05:002011-12-21T11:18:27.561-05:00I love this. Thanks for reminding me to pause to open the door for God to work :)Trish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-47380147134967455842011-12-21T09:47:18.377-05:002011-12-21T09:47:18.377-05:00Great recommendation! I&#39;m dying for this book!! I adore Mindy Kaling.Elizabeth@LongToLovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17992992022974817478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-25110090248497990982011-12-19T10:31:25.965-05:002011-12-19T10:31:25.965-05:00I love this!!and you!!<br />DeeDee Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17396031311550454303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-62648383526796843542011-12-17T14:38:46.553-05:002011-12-17T14:38:46.553-05:00Beautifully written! No surprise there because of your beauty and love!! <br />&lt;3 maggieMaggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348759175337209192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-87305691346810818072011-12-16T06:11:39.557-05:002011-12-16T06:11:39.557-05:00This is perfect!!<br />love DeeDee Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17396031311550454303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-48603035184711002812011-12-15T06:22:14.743-05:002011-12-15T06:22:14.743-05:00I love this!!!<br />DeeDee Oliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17396031311550454303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-474942252537514043.post-52954969600176536582011-12-09T10:11:39.255-05:002011-12-09T10:11:39.255-05:00Love this post! And you, Dee :)<br />Nicely done!Trish Ryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18038324441006141430noreply@blogger.com