tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.comments2023-06-27T07:32:18.216-07:00Write to Remember Your StoriesBonniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comBlogger694125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-68696830140889463192013-12-03T14:06:59.359-08:002013-12-03T14:06:59.359-08:00From Papa: Caleb I'm honored that you picked m...From Papa: Caleb I'm honored that you picked me to write about for the newspaper. You did a good job of expressing yourself. I'm proud of you too.Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081776498272315900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-21597932682181304412013-11-27T09:27:18.774-08:002013-11-27T09:27:18.774-08:00I'm so glad that you are back to class and sha...I'm so glad that you are back to class and sharing your experiences, especially in light of the recent disaster in the Phillippines. Your personal account of living through a typhoon is palpable. <br />The contrast of your white nurses uniform wadding in the dirty water paints a picture. What a strain on hospital workers not ever being excused from their duties.<br />The quote at the end is powerful.<br />Great job. YYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081776498272315900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-89586589246622449182013-11-25T15:21:35.471-08:002013-11-25T15:21:35.471-08:00Caleb, I'm so very proud of you. You were able...Caleb, I'm so very proud of you. You were able to express what was in your heart, clearly and honestly. I hope that writing this article is only the beginning of your growing confidence in yourself.<br />Love you more, NanaYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081776498272315900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-82442490803565835592013-11-15T22:00:03.918-08:002013-11-15T22:00:03.918-08:00Caleb -- what a wonderful tribute honoring how you...Caleb -- what a wonderful tribute honoring how your grandfather has influenced your mighty life. You're honoring your public commitments just like your grandpa did when he was that dutiful, young man honoring his pledge to our wonderful country. You're the heroic Caleb-- having a powerful positive influence on all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-29798569759136386012013-11-15T20:18:52.507-08:002013-11-15T20:18:52.507-08:00From Revan:
Thank you Papa, for your service prot...From Revan:<br /><br />Thank you Papa, for your service protecting our nation, it is deeply appreciated. The sacrifices you and so many others have made have contributed to the overall peace and safety of our nation.<br /><br />Before my injuries, it had been my plan to stand side by side with the Marines after college. Now, I can instead stand behind our service members and their families, and do what I can to help defend their honor and memories as a new member of the Patriot Guard. It's the least I can do.<br /><br />Thank you.<br /><br />Revan<br />Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-9308298039728901692013-11-15T20:17:30.915-08:002013-11-15T20:17:30.915-08:00From Rosalie:
Dear Caleb,
That was such a nicely...From Rosalie:<br />Dear Caleb, <br /><br />That was such a nicely-written tribute to your grandfather and other veterans.<br /> I really liked the photo of you and Papa with those beautiful mountains in<br />the distance.<br /> It is obvious from your appreciation and reverence for your Papa that you<br /> have already, at age 12, learned some important lessons from him....respect, <br /> admiration, trust, and doing one's best even though the "going gets tough."<br /> I guess you know you have been very fortunate to have had such a close<br /> and loving relationship with your generous grandfather . There is no doubt<br /> you will grow into as fine a man as he is.<br /> Keep writing, Caleb. Maybe next time about your grandmother?<br /> Rosalie Sciortino<br />Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-87351631439512699452013-11-15T20:16:04.512-08:002013-11-15T20:16:04.512-08:00From Karen:
Yolanda, please tell Caleb that we are...From Karen:<br />Yolanda, please tell Caleb that we are so impressed by what he wrote about his love and respect for his Grandpa. It is so wonderful that he is spending time with him and learning those skills like knot tying and flag folding. That has to be pretty complicated. Best of all, what a loving and sweet tribute to his Grandpa and all veterans! We are all proud of your twelve year old grandson! Karen Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-16429448321091464512013-11-11T15:09:14.186-08:002013-11-11T15:09:14.186-08:00Great job, Caleb! What a nice way to honor Papa. ...Great job, Caleb! What a nice way to honor Papa. We love you both!!Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16274488756358732162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-54481877997026890702013-11-10T08:37:56.561-08:002013-11-10T08:37:56.561-08:00From Jacqui:
Caleb, I really enjoyed reading your...From Jacqui:<br /><br />Caleb, I really enjoyed reading your story about your hero marine "papa". I'm sure he is as proud of you as you are of him, and how fortunate both of you to have each other. You have been blessed with someone who helps you to understand what it means to be a productive member of our society, and someone who truly cares about people. Thank you for sharing this beautiful part of your life with us.<br />Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-46378452416533633542013-11-08T17:07:29.555-08:002013-11-08T17:07:29.555-08:00Dear caleb. What a great tribute to your papa! You...Dear caleb. What a great tribute to your papa! You will never forget as you go along life's journey the words your papa has spoken and will remember long after he has gone the things he teaches you. You are so lucky to have a loving godly papa who loves you unconditionally as you also love him. He served his country well and he is serving mankind well by teaching you and other young boys how to be men. Your writing is an example of your gratitude to your papa and those others who have served and are serving this country. What a great sense of gratitude your papa has for you as well. <br /><br />Your friend, Evelyn WatsonEvelyn Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10168151874388002406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-64267502645711612882013-11-08T09:24:59.522-08:002013-11-08T09:24:59.522-08:00From Kay Quick
Caleb: In reading your first artic...From Kay Quick<br />Caleb: In reading your first article about you and Grandpa Vic.....the first thought that crossed my mind was <br />that love, learning and respect are very strong in your relationship. You are experiencing a very special bond which<br />few grandparents enjoy. How lucky and rich you are to be able to feel this joy. Your words describing this were<br />very touching to me.<br /> <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Kay Quick<br />Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-55140514910861845562013-11-08T09:20:13.427-08:002013-11-08T09:20:13.427-08:00From Charlene:
Caleb,
The smiles on your faces in ...From Charlene:<br />Caleb,<br />The smiles on your faces in the photo with your wonderful tribute tells us that you and your Papa have a very special relationship. I wish I could be as focused as you are in your writing. I get too wordy sometimes. You are quite a talented writer, and I hope you write many more stories. And ... be sure to share them with others to enjoy, too.<br /> Charlene Farnsworth<br /> <br />Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-7922104901375903082013-11-07T20:51:56.281-08:002013-11-07T20:51:56.281-08:00From Kacie:
Caleb
You are learning wonderful life ...From Kacie:<br />Caleb<br />You are learning wonderful life lessons. What better way than from someone you really love...your Grandpa Vic? I wish more kids had this opportunity. I know you truly appreciate it because it shows in your writing! Keep writing and keep being you...an inspiration to everyone!<br />God bless. Kacie Cooper<br />Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-26751901413737536342013-11-06T21:37:46.482-08:002013-11-06T21:37:46.482-08:00Caleb, The smile I see on your face when your wit...Caleb, The smile I see on your face when your with your Papa, tells me how much you each love the others company. Striving to be the best at what you do is a trait that you and your Papa can both be proud of.vista1489https://www.blogger.com/profile/17919406083685935464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-60031778253752310322013-11-06T21:12:16.701-08:002013-11-06T21:12:16.701-08:00What a poet you are, Yolanda. I love it!
CarolWhat a poet you are, Yolanda. I love it!<br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-89963968158441669852013-11-06T21:08:45.795-08:002013-11-06T21:08:45.795-08:00You are such a lucky boy, Caleb, to have such a lo...You are such a lucky boy, Caleb, to have such a loving grandfather. And he is very blessed to have such a loving and appreciative grandson.<br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-48713620908710992772013-11-04T21:37:04.189-08:002013-11-04T21:37:04.189-08:00From Peggy:
Oh, Wow, Yolanda, Your poem is fant...From Peggy:<br /><br />Oh, Wow, Yolanda, Your poem is fantastic..... gripping and suspenseful, mysterious and moving, and full of deep pathos about the tragedies, not only of abandonment, but of life itself. While life moves on as it has to do, old things giving way to the new, you remind us of the silent heartbreak of the doll that once was our joy, but now is only of use to the small spiders, who give it a different value. <br /> Too often we discard the past carelessly and become so taken up with the present and the future, that we leave our past hopes and dreams behind. Then one day, a poet with exquisite sensitivity calls them up again.and summons us to rise up from our abandonment and re-experience our lost pasts anew.<br /> Thank you for being that poet, dear Yolanda. You write beautifully, perceptively and full of extraordinary sensitivity. <br />Peggy Knorr <br />Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-23391250386918935062013-11-02T13:33:36.190-07:002013-11-02T13:33:36.190-07:00Dear Charlene, I love all your stories, but especi...Dear Charlene, I love all your stories, but especially love to read about your special time with your family. It reminds me that I should focus on the things that were good in my childhood, and to make a continuous conscience effort to leave loving lasting memories for my grandchildren; that they would be, as proud as you are in sharing about your sweet experiences with the people who loved you so much. <br />Most Sincerely, YYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081776498272315900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-616859137744046962013-11-01T15:37:12.243-07:002013-11-01T15:37:12.243-07:00From Charlotte:
Yolanda-that was a wonderful poem...From Charlotte:<br /><br />Yolanda-that was a wonderful poem-you really had me going.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-18996656183546234472013-10-31T07:50:08.442-07:002013-10-31T07:50:08.442-07:00Okay, Deya, I have to admit the costumes in your l...Okay, Deya, I have to admit the costumes in your link are both creepy and hilarious!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-7758171918982968982013-10-31T07:45:42.331-07:002013-10-31T07:45:42.331-07:00From Charlotte:
What a great idea! Charlene you ...From Charlotte:<br /><br />What a great idea! Charlene you are the most thoughtful person. Love your story.Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15647302413116525795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-80293590686364750892013-10-30T17:47:15.831-07:002013-10-30T17:47:15.831-07:00Also to add, I love that you do that for the kids ...Also to add, I love that you do that for the kids in your neighborhood! I can't express how amazing it is to be on the receiving end of that, I always looked forward to the house in my neighborhood that put so much time and effort into making the holiday a treat for us kids! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166912959506746824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-52298441671279459832013-10-30T17:43:12.890-07:002013-10-30T17:43:12.890-07:00I must intervene and mention costumes have been cr...I must intervene and mention costumes have been creepy for quite some time, came across this article the other day: <br /><br />http://www.buzzfeed.com/briangalindo/19-horrifying-vintage-halloween-costumes<br /><br />Though I do agree they have become far more disturbing in the bloody shock factor in the last decade. <br /><br />All my best, <br />DeyaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166912959506746824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-46559834692230202082013-10-24T12:33:32.140-07:002013-10-24T12:33:32.140-07:00A sweet expression of gratitudeA sweet expression of gratitudeYolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081776498272315900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2992686662852663243.post-40765485300435410092013-10-24T12:30:35.631-07:002013-10-24T12:30:35.631-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Yolandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16081776498272315900noreply@blogger.com