tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post6285950979587593141..comments2023-10-25T17:32:27.902-05:00Comments on Pattitudes: Funeral, Peach Cobbler & A New Journey........Patty Albertsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03476209368940200596noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-86568725458888035392013-09-13T08:33:15.942-05:002013-09-13T08:33:15.942-05:00Tanya Rae thanks so much for visiting my blog! Tha...Tanya Rae thanks so much for visiting my blog! That's exactly why I add that sticker to all my items that get sold! I do remember you and your husband. I'm so glad that the lamps work in your classroom and I very happy that the hairpins worked out for you and that everyone liked them! I hope that you and your husband have used that gigantic George Foreman. I loved that thing!! Take care and stop by my blog again! I will soon be blogging again on a regular basis after I get settled!Patty Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476209368940200596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-7408226177567387412013-09-13T08:29:19.078-05:002013-09-13T08:29:19.078-05:00Thank you Lynn, Carolyn, Jen, Anne and Nicole for ...Thank you Lynn, Carolyn, Jen, Anne and Nicole for your thoughtful words and good wishes! Sorry I'm so late in responding. I've been busy and everything has been so overwhelming!Patty Albertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476209368940200596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-3288032541299511882013-08-29T20:53:18.570-05:002013-08-29T20:53:18.570-05:00I came to your blog by way of 12little flowered ha...I came to your blog by way of 12little flowered hair pins I bought at your garage sale. My husband started the tradition of getting out of town during our anniversary weekend and hitting up garage sales and antique stores last year. This year (for our 2nd anniversary) we did the same. We had already been to about five sales when we saw your sign. After driving and driving on the winding road through the golf course, we found your sale. The first thing I noticed was the two bronze lamps (which I purchased). I knew they would be great in my classroom. You see, I just got hired in my hometown as a 2nd grade teacher. Although I've taught for 7 years, this particular job in this particular district has been my dream job. I've been so excited to join the district, that I've spent my entire summer preparing and planning, which also included searching for anything maroon and gold (our school colors). You can imagine my excitement when I found the basket of hairpins on your table. You had both maroon AND gold flowers! I bought all of them - just perfectly enough for each of the women on my team. I actually mixed them up, putting one gold and one maroon pin on each cardboard sleeve, and gave them out yesterday at our first in-service day. They were such a hit! The girls loved them!!! So, I thank you for creating the pins and allowing me to purchase them. I've already gotten a few compliments on the lamps - they give off a warm light in my reading nook that I think will help make my students feel quite cozy as they read. Also, I can't forget to mention that we also bought the largest George Foreman Grill we had ever seen (that was my husband's purchase). I have no idea where we are going to put it, but he was pretty excited about that one. Overall, we were very happy that we followed the signs and stopped. We drove off and continued on our way. It wasn't until just today, that I noticed your blog address on the back of the pins. I'm really glad I came to your site. I can't tell you how sad I am to learn of the loss of your husband. I can't even begin to imagine the pain you must feel. I really wish I had some words of encouragement or knew just what to say. I guess I was just reminded that things are just things. My husband and I love to collect "things" together, but I need to remember that the most important thing is that we have each other. Reading about your story was a great reminder of that. Thank you for sharing. I wish you peace, love and light as your move forward in your journey.<br />Tanya Raehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616542419417949270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-58605333097305336392013-07-23T00:42:27.165-05:002013-07-23T00:42:27.165-05:00So sorry to hear of your loss. I understand the r...So sorry to hear of your loss. I understand the regrets of wanting to change the way things went but at least you had him somewhere that could have given the extra care if it was needed. I'll be praying for your future journey and that you will be back to crafting very soon!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08552564984379258113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-49581663193488208592013-07-22T13:46:15.314-05:002013-07-22T13:46:15.314-05:00Hi, Patty! Great big hugs to you! ♥ Wishing you be...Hi, Patty! Great big hugs to you! ♥ Wishing you best wishes on your move and I hope that you enjoy this next chapter of your journey!Anne Gaalhttp://www.gaalcreative.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-27752333418537484592013-07-20T20:29:45.079-05:002013-07-20T20:29:45.079-05:00Oh Patty, what a beautiful post. I miss you so mu...Oh Patty, what a beautiful post. I miss you so much and really and truly want to help or get together or something. I know you feel regrets but you do what you have to do when you have to do it. If you felt that you needed to be there with him for that time than that is where you should have been. That shows the best picture of all, that you were there through it all. I will miss you so much but know you will be so HAPPY in Minnesota again!! Hugs, JenJennifer Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157599566617691866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-81672437789785454792013-07-20T20:12:14.871-05:002013-07-20T20:12:14.871-05:00A long journey indeed, for you. Downsizing is dif...A long journey indeed, for you. Downsizing is difficult, especially under your circumstances. Good luck and lots of hugs! CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-454839581955392109.post-57237209054781632542013-07-20T18:04:49.371-05:002013-07-20T18:04:49.371-05:00Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. You should not f...Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. You should not feel guilty or have regrets. I am sure you did the best you could with the difficult choices you had to make at the time. Wish I was there to give you a hug in person! My thoughts are with you.rcwidow (Linda)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01367482678047360028noreply@blogger.com