I think sometimes what makes us feel old isn't the years ticking by but rather the accumulation of sadness and loss. I never met Tina in person and still the world is dimmed by her absence. If you've kept up with Tina's post, though they weren't frequent as she dealt with health issues lately, you had to admire her attitude. Tina spent her time living. She made me smile many times.
May we all honor her memory by facing difficulties with good spirits and hope. May we be as generous to our fellows, even the near strangers we network with online. May we all remember that life is good and even better when we make it good for others.
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I'm in Colorado this week, visiting my son, so I'm not sure of my internet connection. I'll be visiting as many of you as I can.
It's difficult to comment on a bloghop like this when you're reading post after post that are very similar. So if you chose to comment, just give a short example of how your life is good. Make us all smile like the bright face of a sunflower.
Hi Susan .. you're in Tina land when you're in Colorado - so enjoy your visit.
ReplyDeleteLife is good and was for Tina .. she was always an example for us ... and as you mention .... we should do all we can to make matters better for others ..
Thanks for your post ..cheers Hilary
I look at my children and know, life is good. Lovely tribute, Susan. Enjoy your visit with your son and travel safe.
ReplyDeleteShe faced life with such a wonderful attitude. May we all do the same.
ReplyDeleteWe all need to look at life the way Tina saw it.
ReplyDeleteShe took life one day at a time, Tina loved her life, family and friends... thank you!
ReplyDeleteJeremy
My life is better for knowing her.
ReplyDeleteGood post. Nice tribute.
ReplyDeleteMy life is good because I can express myself through writing, and for that I am grateful. It is also good because I am literate, which makes a huge difference in this world.
Nothing makes me smile bigger than sunflowers. I'm sure that's what Tina felt, too.
ReplyDeleteHave to look and make the best of things indeed, great tribute.
ReplyDeleteMy life is good because I get to write...and someone contacted me out of the blue and now I'm a part of Old Broads. I didn't "meet" Tina, but I can tell the kind of impact she had. The world was blessed to have had her.
ReplyDeleteTina is spreading love and warmth throughout our community. What a gift...
ReplyDeleteLife is good!
Thank you for your message. Because of Tina, and this tribute, I'm sure we will all try to face our difficulties with more grace and hope.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful flowers and tribute. I love the way the brighten up the table and probably the room.
ReplyDeleteMy life is good because I just returned from a walk with my husband and, even though it was incredibly hot, I am thankful we are both healthy and able to move easily. Oh, and we got to see a couple of alligators, too. :)
ReplyDeleteMadeline @ The Shellshank Redemption
She did have a wonderful attitude. We were all better for knowing her.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Heather
Lovely! Tina's philosophy of Life is Good is shining through the internet today!
ReplyDeleteI understand the difficulty in commenting on posts similarly composed! My life is good by the blessings God had gifted me--to be able to stay home with my kids (be at the crossroads), to have wonderful friends like you!
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ReplyDeletethe flowers are gorgeous :)
Lovely tribute. Also, I saw your Colorado pictures above. Fun! Sorry you didn't see more wildlife. I'm still frustrated I haven't gotten to see a moose in the wild.
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