tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post7036522625000414656..comments2024-03-20T21:00:50.769-07:00Comments on My Life from the Bleachers: We are all made of "Better Stuff"Donna Tagliaferrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13705679077073780322noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-70283617204512763522011-08-20T15:05:44.427-07:002011-08-20T15:05:44.427-07:00That was beautiful. Good luck!That was beautiful. Good luck!Kara Herronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973523287320946914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-45807290250544942662011-08-20T07:13:49.119-07:002011-08-20T07:13:49.119-07:00Oh my gosh. This blog really hit home for me. I ...Oh my gosh. This blog really hit home for me. I have felt very nostalgic over the past year or so, as my kids have become adults, I have gone back to school, and then work. etc, etc, etc. These times of change are so invigorating, even though we have feelings of past life. I am inspired to write today now. Thanks so much!Kazzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04411131948607000725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-31048316707151247782011-08-19T13:42:21.526-07:002011-08-19T13:42:21.526-07:00Oh I remember going through this about 6 years ago...Oh I remember going through this about 6 years ago. It nearly ripped my heart out but I was determined to keep my focus on the next phase...or otherwise I would have drowned in my own emotions. Now I understand what Marjorie Hinckley meant when she said she wishes she could stay in her 50s forever. I'm finding it to be a very sweet time of life.Grandma Honeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09587160523698527979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-25504710646995725662011-08-18T13:17:22.552-07:002011-08-18T13:17:22.552-07:00Once upon a time there was a mom and she lived for...Once upon a time there was a mom and she lived forever after as a mom. Every big change your kids go through they take you right along with them. With each new step they make you step out of their everyday lives just a little bit ( that is if you want them to be independent one day!). When they learned to walk, when they learned to ride their bike, when they learned to drive, when they started elementary, middle and high school. It's just a another little step back it gives you a better view of the beautiful independent person they are becoming. Enjoy the view, enjoy yourself! Denise ;)VegasNisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00042757485656802762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-80617868417344859742011-08-18T06:56:48.612-07:002011-08-18T06:56:48.612-07:00That was gorgeous. Gave me chicken skin. Oh ye wis...That was gorgeous. Gave me chicken skin. Oh ye wise one. You are one of those people I really want to meet one day. I just lub ya! I really did need it too because just last night I was laying in bed angry (again) at my 15 year old and thinking "Why, oh, why do give up everything for these darn kids again?" Such a thankless job! <br /><br />And yet it's not. <br /><br />Gooooood luck with this next stage. I'm rooting for you.The Crash Test Dummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16893801583172018597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-60020973863864169732011-08-17T17:14:14.669-07:002011-08-17T17:14:14.669-07:00It's hard when we come to that fork in the roa...It's hard when we come to that fork in the road. I always over analyze, get overly sentimental and just in general drive everyone nuts for awhile. I used to go in the kid's empty rooms and sniff their left behind clothes for heaven's sake! It's HARD to see them go. It makes you question everything you've done for your life's work - was I good enough? Wise enough? Loving enough? But they come back in a different form - with partners and little ones, and it's wonderful all over again but in a slightly different way. I have a feeling you'll get through it in your own sparkling style. You and that cute man you live with will figure out this in between time.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16313237142656662148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-81610138756906905902011-08-17T16:06:01.380-07:002011-08-17T16:06:01.380-07:00I cried all the way through this. ALL THE WAY. H...I cried all the way through this. ALL THE WAY. How lucky we are to have you in our lives, Donna.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435959688644291813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-62017495105777548382011-08-17T15:21:50.968-07:002011-08-17T15:21:50.968-07:00You will always be someone I look up to and admire...You will always be someone I look up to and admire so much. I hope to be just half of what you are some day! Thanks for all you do.Tammi prallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-41893576474680935982011-08-17T15:18:39.912-07:002011-08-17T15:18:39.912-07:00Thank you Donna for your Blog. You are so inspiri...Thank you Donna for your Blog. You are so inspiring to me and have blessed my life. An Empty Nest isn't too bad, because it doesn't remain emply too long. Keep on your path, and enjoy the journey. Much Love, JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-28160548924201773512011-08-17T14:26:07.887-07:002011-08-17T14:26:07.887-07:00Great post! And with a great attitude like that, I...Great post! And with a great attitude like that, I'm sure the next phase of your life will be just as full of blessings and growth as the last one was.Kasie Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14169629001145903361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-33115579550113991692011-08-17T13:44:19.888-07:002011-08-17T13:44:19.888-07:00Thank heavens you explained. I thought you were sa...Thank heavens you explained. I thought you were sailing away on an iceburg (suicide.) Gave me moments of pause. I really bad at changes in life generally. When my only child went to college I was a mess. I don't think I've recovered yet. I'm glad you're handling this so well.just call me johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01241948627657510426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-47129538997813900672011-08-17T12:09:41.568-07:002011-08-17T12:09:41.568-07:00I loved your posting. I didn't for a moment th...I loved your posting. I didn't for a moment think it was anything other than the baby leaving the nest. I did that five years ago and felt very much like you. The happy news is the nest doesn't remain empty...it just gets rearranged. And they come back...in sets, lol!<br /><br />Loves~Sushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098871743806383324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-47895779379045449282011-08-17T11:16:49.675-07:002011-08-17T11:16:49.675-07:00You've guided them through their life just for...You've guided them through their life just for this moment. You can sit back now and watch what you instilled in them multiply.<br /><br />Take a couple years off and get ready for the grandbabies.Simply Suthernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13057516546779066925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-44871041205536273742011-08-17T11:04:35.132-07:002011-08-17T11:04:35.132-07:00Such a beautiful post ~ sharing from your heart. Y...Such a beautiful post ~ sharing from your heart. You are a very talented writer! You are indeed starting a new phase of your life and I can't wait to see what is new. God always leads us in the direction He would have us go...we just need to be quiet and listen. At least, that is what I need to do! :-) Thanks so much for sharing!<br /><br />xo<br />Pat<br />P.S. I so appreciate your stopping by!Gypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776584538863129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-13306123626959471342011-08-17T10:23:29.524-07:002011-08-17T10:23:29.524-07:00If your TANK is filled with FAITH and PRAYERS, you...If your TANK is filled with FAITH and PRAYERS, you can go a long ways! <br />Keep on the journey, Good Neighbor Donna!Aunt Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990827853487587209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-39833383888470821722011-08-17T10:12:33.816-07:002011-08-17T10:12:33.816-07:00I did forget to mention one thing.....I am not dyi...I did forget to mention one thing.....I am not dying, not retiring....just letting the last child go....life changes...but happily, right?Donna Tagliaferrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705679077073780322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-27379274321853934932011-08-17T09:58:26.197-07:002011-08-17T09:58:26.197-07:00Loved this post...Life, and the great plan of happ...Loved this post...Life, and the great plan of happiness..how wonderful that our dearest Heavenly Father gave us such a chance to grow and progress. Sounds to me like you have done just fine. I am so happy to know you! :DJulie Harwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05246850029056713294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-36798525796977080452011-08-17T09:56:12.734-07:002011-08-17T09:56:12.734-07:00People are drawn to you, Donna. We will follow you...People are drawn to you, Donna. We will follow you wherever life takes you. Thanks for the ride. Reading your blog I feel like the passenger in a convertible old T-bird, riding down the road with you, laughing, my hand riding the air waves. Friends.Heather Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959696072029999157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-32283356326977594912011-08-17T09:14:16.713-07:002011-08-17T09:14:16.713-07:00Donna - You are a beautiful writer and through you...Donna - You are a beautiful writer and through your words I know that you are such a beautiful person!<br />I literally cried through this because isn't it such a blessing to have so many wonderful people to help you and support you through life. <br />Seasons change and we must change with them gracefully and gratefully.<br />Your words here ring true and they really are full of inspiration and wisdom.<br />I am so glad I know you through blogging - you help me to remember what is wonderful about life!CBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16911579093553356167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-73858215413753277292011-08-17T09:08:26.367-07:002011-08-17T09:08:26.367-07:00Just beautiful, Donna...so much wisdom and truth. ...Just beautiful, Donna...so much wisdom and truth. <br /><br />I made this passage a little over ten years ago, and it has been a rewarding (though not easy) one.<br /><br />With your attitude, your empty nest will come up roses!<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-83220793183989863622011-08-17T08:50:35.566-07:002011-08-17T08:50:35.566-07:00Donna - Tam the MM - very beautifully said...thank...Donna - Tam the MM - very beautifully said...thanks for sharing your knowledge, wisdom and heart with us. <br /><br />Just have to ask - this sounds a bit like a retirement goodbye... :) <br /><br />Whatever your plans are - enjoy them...life is meant to be enjoyed - not just endured.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-76831897661165139072011-08-17T08:46:18.056-07:002011-08-17T08:46:18.056-07:00You are amazing! I love how you can write just wh...You are amazing! I love how you can write just what you feel, but you make it sound so real! Thanks for sharing your writings with us.Nanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825366177316181653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-78122246351242120132011-08-17T07:57:00.269-07:002011-08-17T07:57:00.269-07:00You are the real deal, Donna. The Best Stuff. {{...You are the real deal, Donna. The Best Stuff. {{Big Honkin' Texas Hugs}} I share your belief in having the spirit to get the hard stuff done and I so deeply admire your sense of gratitude through it all. blesssings and prayers ~ tanna<br />How exciting! A new chapter! I look forward to seeing it unfold... I know He has a plan.Tannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-35715764622739702732011-08-17T07:47:08.004-07:002011-08-17T07:47:08.004-07:00What a lovely, lovely post. Thank you for sharing....What a lovely, lovely post. Thank you for sharing.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04930262815304757150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4969669656958290240.post-3817630057253066582011-08-17T07:36:44.563-07:002011-08-17T07:36:44.563-07:00(((♥))) sigh....(((♥))) sigh....Aunt Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08990827853487587209noreply@blogger.com