tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post8772121786126925525..comments2024-01-21T04:33:24.446-08:00Comments on lori times five: The way we did itLori annhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-75660479896814226992009-10-09T04:42:16.585-07:002009-10-09T04:42:16.585-07:00You have a beautiful blog with wonderful experienc...You have a beautiful blog with wonderful experiences. Quite enjoyable :)<br /><br /><a href="http://infobybvc.blogspot.com/2009/09/photos-from-kas-plateau.html" rel="nofollow">Photos from Kas Plateau</a>Bhavesh Chhatbarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12466377457802972828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-77253228158346074692009-10-05T06:11:07.797-07:002009-10-05T06:11:07.797-07:00Dear Maithri,
yes, that is the truth, peace being ...Dear Maithri,<br />yes, that is the truth, peace being the journey. It's the best we can hope for. Thank you!Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-90555332120741521692009-10-05T03:50:06.908-07:002009-10-05T03:50:06.908-07:00Wow! I've missed you my friend!
Its so wonder...Wow! I've missed you my friend!<br /><br />Its so wonderful to travel with you, to see the world through your eyes...<br /><br />May peace always be the journey,<br /><br />My warmest love, MMaithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039947095595430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-35037954620532776282009-10-05T00:11:09.933-07:002009-10-05T00:11:09.933-07:00Frances,
Hi, and thanks so much for coming by! I r...Frances,<br />Hi, and thanks so much for coming by! I really appreciate your comment, and leaving pets too, it's all hard!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />kj,<br />busy! family has been visiting, thank you for looking in, i'll be over soon!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Reya,<br />thanks so much, wow, you've lived there too? Hannah likes the rain, lucky thing. I'm happy she chose PSU, it's a good fit for her.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Jess,<br />thank you dear, taking a back seat is what we are supposed to do at this point. You helped your parents with the adjustment, good for you! thank you for the comment.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Thank you Mina,<br />oh, it comes all too soon. I know you enjoy every day, with your precious little girl. Take care!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Anil P,<br />Yes, that is it. She will return and we'll go see her. Things are as they should be. Thank you for the kind comment.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-40281733737593030872009-10-04T13:40:05.966-07:002009-10-04T13:40:05.966-07:00What a wonderful memory this moving story must mak...What a wonderful memory this moving story must make years down the road.<br /><br />Letting go so you may rejoice in her return.Anil Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422187314611747278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-26246741354591059492009-10-03T17:12:17.909-07:002009-10-03T17:12:17.909-07:00What a beautiful, emotional post dear Lori.
It´s ...What a beautiful, emotional post dear Lori. <br />It´s a lovely way to share your trip, fantastic photos, your feelings , so many different feelings, isnt´it?<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend, take care...<br /><br />Love<br />MinaMinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15683273312627961000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-63578898259207122522009-10-03T10:19:37.281-07:002009-10-03T10:19:37.281-07:00This is really moving, seeing it from the other pe...This is really moving, seeing it from the other perspective. I did the same thing to my parents, they helped me with the whole process, moving into my dorm, etc. But of course I was so excited to be there and meet new people, they had to take a back seat. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing so many cool details about the experience, the whole town looks so inviting!!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03968984890976097075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-66952110927974159792009-10-03T08:53:28.768-07:002009-10-03T08:53:28.768-07:00Thanks so much Tusla, and I hope you do too!Thanks so much Tusla, and I hope you do too!Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-72810103456266758412009-10-03T08:05:38.431-07:002009-10-03T08:05:38.431-07:00What a BEAUTIFUL post. Wow Lori it is a work of ar...What a BEAUTIFUL post. Wow Lori it is a work of art. I love that wistful little brown leaf you're holding at the end of the post, just as you have to say goodbye.<br /><br />Bravo to Hannah! She will do very well there. Portland State is a very good school in a GREAT location. I used to work at the Brasserie Montmartre, a restaurant just down the park blocks from the school. Portland is a wonderful place (except for the rain). She will do very very well.<br /><br />Sending love to you!Reya Mellickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076092659507965666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-67195832739385277032009-10-02T20:57:39.516-07:002009-10-02T20:57:39.516-07:00hello! i'm just stopping by to leave a quick h...hello! i'm just stopping by to leave a quick how-are-you? i loved your email, and my story will be coming.<br /><br />xoxo!kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-80273213846496796092009-10-02T19:56:58.903-07:002009-10-02T19:56:58.903-07:00Oh, Lori... i don't know what to say except t...Oh, Lori... i don't know what to say except that,well...Portland looks like a lovely place!<br />I am looking forward to part 2 of your trip.<br /><br />hope you have a great weekend!I_am_Tulsahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07086202179186118183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-31216101266911006252009-10-02T11:49:41.395-07:002009-10-02T11:49:41.395-07:00Monkey Man,
I really apreciate those words, I am s...Monkey Man,<br />I really apreciate those words, I am so glad to hear that! Portland is beautiful, I'm looking forward to seeing more of it. Thanks for stopping by.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-32378520910480223822009-10-02T11:27:17.455-07:002009-10-02T11:27:17.455-07:00You make my city look beautiful. PSU is a terrific...You make my city look beautiful. PSU is a terrific school in the heart of a friendly town. I am sure she will love the colors that are to come in the weeks ahead. Fall is a special time here.Monkey Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741294113777908130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-88916962980894697502009-10-02T03:18:01.170-07:002009-10-02T03:18:01.170-07:00Hi Lori, that was a great post, I really felt for ...Hi Lori, that was a great post, I really felt for you - and I'm not a mum either. I get teary leaving my dog at the vet for the day so I can only imagine how tough that must be!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03381873315065246232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-83602565114117628862009-10-01T10:30:00.211-07:002009-10-01T10:30:00.211-07:00Looking forward to it Rosaria!
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...Looking forward to it Rosaria!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Hi Bogey,<br />I'm glad to see you back, I hope your time away was restful (except when you were riding your bike!) thanks alot for the kind comment. We talk everyday, so it's sort of ok. And yes, I am feeling a bit better, infection seems to be gone! thanks for asking.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-56087245798440914542009-10-01T10:05:49.216-07:002009-10-01T10:05:49.216-07:00Good-byes have never been a favourite pastime of m...Good-byes have never been a favourite pastime of mine. It was heart wrenching just to read this post. I am quite positive that the homecomings will be quite enjoyable though. Your picture journey was marvelous and very well layed out. I hope you recover from this and enjoy your daughters future successes. <br /><br />BTW, have you had any medical success since I have been around - I hope you have. Take care for now.Bogeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621010857974456199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-85278828898905322692009-09-30T09:06:36.380-07:002009-09-30T09:06:36.380-07:00Lori ann, I'll be waiting. If you surf, this i...Lori ann, I'll be waiting. If you surf, this is the place to stop.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-10024567272483642702009-09-29T17:31:40.249-07:002009-09-29T17:31:40.249-07:00Clarity,
oh its right here! I shall send it off th...Clarity,<br />oh its right here! I shall send it off this week, cross my heart. <br />Thanks for the good advice, she actually did say that very thing. I know it's going to take some getting used to, but I also know we are blessed.<br />I just left you a comment at your place. Amazing post!Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-46991533300813474102009-09-29T16:53:19.020-07:002009-09-29T16:53:19.020-07:00You sweet thing. And your baby (yes, I said "...You sweet thing. And your baby (yes, I said "baby") is adorable.<br /><br />I totally understand, hugs, although I can't imagine the ambilical cord cut. Her new place is beautiful, makes me nostalgic for university days and the biggest pressure being study groups :)<br /><br />Feel free to be a mom and call/text her whenever, yes, even at night. She'll appreciate it later, speaking from experience. I love her hat and the style/colour - wish I could knit.<br /><br />Still waiting for my letter ;) though I can see you've been very busy Lori! love, xxClarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705409395605833495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-46148582458745246332009-09-29T13:41:19.610-07:002009-09-29T13:41:19.610-07:00Diana,
the thing that surprised me was even when w...Diana,<br />the thing that surprised me was even when we know and prepare it still doesn't make it any easier! i'm sure you'll be fine, just like the rest of us Mama's. ☺<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Val,<br />or we may just have to go back up! thank you for the always kind words.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Miranda,<br />Thank you dear, I really appreciate you telling me. And it's nice to meet you!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Dear Frogs,<br />They do like you,they never stop, even going through the phases, though it sometimes feels otherwise! Enjoy every minute of your precious girls.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Renee,<br />you know I love you too.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Thanks Karen,<br />I don't know how I wouldve done it without my sister. She is a godsend. You know how hard it is to let go. I am lucky Lindy and Hannah made it easier for me.xoxo<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Oh Janet,<br />I'm sorry. It's a blessing to love so much though, your memories must be wonderful to feel this way.I'm sure your parents felt the same way. much love.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Joanne,<br />everything does these days, sets me off! I'm praying for your circumstances to be just what you want, it'll happen!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Cynthia, <br />that's it exactly, happysad, excitingscary, wonderful and terrible. And for me, it's by far the hardest thing with this child, my baby. Everythings always had this feeling for me,she was the last of the most extraordinary experiance of my life, mothering these children. I didn't want it to end. But, now mine are all grown and gone. I'm glad they were ready before I was, or am. Things are as they should be, I suppose. Will your daughter be coming to the West Coast?<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Oh Tessa,<br />I do know your right, how could we not want only the happiness for our children? i cried all right, just ask my sister! just not in front of Hannah (too much). And I do so appreciate the love flurries. My heart is indeed warm ♥Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-82579314872732814832009-09-29T12:51:35.549-07:002009-09-29T12:51:35.549-07:00kj,
Thank you, and you are right, there is crying ...kj,<br />Thank you, and you are right, there is crying going on, but I know everything is as it should be. Hannah isn't crying and that's what matters most! ☺ <br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Janelli,<br />ah thank you for the great comment. yes, Hannah is happy and that's all i care about. I'll get used to the empty house, sniff...sigh (i will!)<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Sammi, <br />I do know where she is, that makes me really happy, the rest is what worries me, it's a big city! She's a smart girl though, so she'll be ok.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Geli,<br />your wise words and love were with me all the way. Thank you dear friend.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />3 years housewife,<br />I'm sure she did, someday you'll know it too.Part of mothering it's true.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Mandy,<br />I've found that it doesn't get any eaiser, parenting is not for the faint of heart for sure! Your son was at Cambridge? wow! well done both of you!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Hi Teri! thank you for the kind words, I really appreciate you coming by. I'm glad you enjoyed this post. I'm off to visit you now.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Renee,<br />thank you so much, that is what we want for our children, only that, for them to be happy and for their dreams to come true. I wish the same for you and your family.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Des,<br />It's awesome to hear you had such good memories of your college life, it's the best thing a parent can hear.I hope the same for Hannah.<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Jeannie, <br />thank you for the kind words, they make me smile. You will get here i'm sure, then i'll be your guide!<br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br />Helen,<br />yes, the hat it's here too, she fits right in, one of the many reasons why she chose Portland!Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-90554407243271145362009-09-29T08:28:19.176-07:002009-09-29T08:28:19.176-07:00Oh, Lori...your lovely Hannah looks SO excited and...Oh, Lori...your lovely Hannah looks SO excited and happy! That must be a huge comfort to you, right? <br /><br />OMG, that brought back so many memories for me as well...specially as Georgie went to Uni in the States, so it all looked quite familiar. But I don't think I was as brave as you because I bawled all the way back to my hotel! All those soppy tears, despite the fact that Georgie had been away at boarding school for 5 years before she went to Uni, so I should have been used to our goodbyes. But, no, it just never got any better than the first time!<br /><br />Sending huge flurries of love to you to help keep your heart warm. xxxxTessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233122532137654099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-4168799056265399052009-09-29T04:38:14.334-07:002009-09-29T04:38:14.334-07:00I'm happysad with you, Lori. I will be going t...I'm happysad with you, Lori. I will be going through this same experience soon. I imagine it gets easier with the last one...but in truth, I know it's the hardest. May you celebrate your daughter's success...it's both wonderful and terrible that we have to let go. <3Cynthia Pittmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12656761837022197235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-87086984163948772062009-09-29T03:41:37.105-07:002009-09-29T03:41:37.105-07:00Oh dear, sniff, that's set me off!Oh dear, sniff, that's set me off!Reasonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03070633072307321162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8163144501473367922.post-54897141179385626142009-09-29T02:16:21.925-07:002009-09-29T02:16:21.925-07:00I read this post a couple of days ago and didn'...I read this post a couple of days ago and didn't have time to comment.<br />I had tears in my eyes reading it - so many bittersweet memories of 'varsity (as we refer to it here in SA) and my parents and my leaving home for the great big blue yonder. Your post has made me miss my parents terribly.<br /><br />xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com