tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post1322766509687009814..comments2023-10-29T10:42:47.796-06:00Comments on Life at 7000 feet: Life goes on...mer@lifeat7000feethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07169865790593225070noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-29096591314271983712008-11-23T19:38:00.000-07:002008-11-23T19:38:00.000-07:00Ugh! Meredith, I'm still not getting updates on yo...Ugh! Meredith, I'm still not getting updates on your new posts in my Reader. I keep forgetting to click in.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry to hear about your Dad's health concern. I just prayed for him and will be thinking of you all as he goes for his next procedure.Jacquiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07306641980039598264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-36722749834417640652008-11-20T10:36:00.000-07:002008-11-20T10:36:00.000-07:00Great pictures! I enjoyed the last break I took, ...Great pictures! I enjoyed the last break I took, and I think I am probably going to do another one before the holidays are over. I think I'm going to need the time. I haven't done the first thing for Christmas this year, and I'm starting to feel panicked about it :)<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful day!Stacy at Exceedingly Mundanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193142015462051142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-50241730010379079632008-11-19T21:04:00.000-07:002008-11-19T21:04:00.000-07:00Congratulations to John -- and you! What a sweet a...Congratulations to John -- and you! What a sweet accomplishment.<BR/><BR/>That snow gives me hope that we aren't too far apart, today's weather notwithstanding. (Have I told you my parents are 95% sure they will be moving to Denver next summer? Colorado's never looked better....)Kelly @ Love Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037513409301217473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-52598518821206418722008-11-19T10:37:00.000-07:002008-11-19T10:37:00.000-07:00Congrats to John on his book deal!!! So exciting -...Congrats to John on his book deal!!! So exciting - I know you are so proud for him. <BR/><BR/>I love the idea of the Thanksgiving chain. I am sentimental so it makes me smile that you have the ones from years past in the basement. We make one for Christmas but we will have to do this next year. <BR/><BR/>It is so weird to me to see how much POG has changed over the years. Only Shelly and Denise are left. <BR/><BR/>I am caught up - yea! Now I will stop polluting your in box! Ha, Ha!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01093977536726563591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-53464348437736170642008-11-19T04:12:00.000-07:002008-11-19T04:12:00.000-07:00This is my first time here. I found you from Moria...This is my first time here. I found you from Moriah's blog. <BR/><BR/>My husband grew up in Colorado and I grew up in a very warm climate. We thought of moving there, but I chickened out for fear of freezing!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669941350638195245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-82525381864072027612008-11-18T15:33:00.000-07:002008-11-18T15:33:00.000-07:00I love the chain idea. I'm going to do it this yea...I love the chain idea. I'm going to do it this year!<BR/>We had a dusting of snow last Friday that melted quickly. It was our first real snow so far. It seems strange to be so warm this time of year. I'm right there with you on a having a love/hate relationship with the stuff. As long as I can stay tucked up inside with a good book I love it.Becca~CapturingSimpleJoyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269232073211009288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-24142261664801820092008-11-18T08:37:00.000-07:002008-11-18T08:37:00.000-07:00There was so much in this post I could relate to -...There was so much in this post I could relate to -- the blog pressure, the love/hate relationship with snow. Right there with ya!<BR/><BR/>I love Point of Grace -- I'll have to check out that cd, we could use a new Christmas cd. And the thankful chain -- LOVE that idea. I'm going to start it with the kids tonight! :)Michelle@Life with Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770928322306445408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-25757079464011037662008-11-18T00:23:00.000-07:002008-11-18T00:23:00.000-07:00I know how hard the waiting for a confirmed diagno...I know how hard the waiting for a confirmed diagnosis can be, Mer. Praying for the best possible outcome for your Dad.<BR/><BR/>I love snow, but you know how random our snow events can be here in NE Arkansas. Hope we get a lot this Winter!<BR/><BR/>Have a good week, and keep busy. It really does help keep you from worrying quite so much.<BR/><BR/>Love and hugs,<BR/><BR/>DianeDiane@Diane's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919687116633720697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-70647073917229504132008-11-17T21:17:00.000-07:002008-11-17T21:17:00.000-07:00we're putting our tree up this week too. its very ...we're putting our tree up this week too. its very unusual for us, but b/c we are traveling away for Christmas, we won't be here much of Dec. to enjoy the decos.Leah Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420217459486312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-8404143413816590542008-11-17T21:01:00.000-07:002008-11-17T21:01:00.000-07:00mmmmm, your kids are sugar! And I LOVED the photo...mmmmm, your kids are sugar! And I LOVED the photo-doctoring you did on your midrift... hysterical.Kim Heineckehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17612149241719541431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-58481927846580080062008-11-17T20:44:00.000-07:002008-11-17T20:44:00.000-07:00I love the Christmas mood! Decorating the tree is ...I love the Christmas mood! Decorating the tree is really very fun! Your entry has made me feel all Christmas-y, Mer (:Puvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09030681417667151339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-62152044434195437332008-11-17T20:03:00.000-07:002008-11-17T20:03:00.000-07:00LOVE the Thanksgiving chains. What a great idea! ...LOVE the Thanksgiving chains. What a great idea! <BR/><BR/>Looks like you guys had a great time playing in the sun! FUN!!!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02831708120022109063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-48866194864766594752008-11-17T20:01:00.000-07:002008-11-17T20:01:00.000-07:00Sara Groves? Lurrrrve! And, I'm becoming quite th...Sara Groves? Lurrrrve! And, I'm becoming quite the POG fan. <BR/><BR/>Praying for your dad, and wishing my tummy was as "big" as yours. :) I am a tigress myself, with lots of silvery pink stripes on my abd, too.Gretchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02576409086020993015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-60795412629267169192008-11-17T19:40:00.000-07:002008-11-17T19:40:00.000-07:00I never thought I'd say this because I used to liv...I never thought I'd say this because I used to live on your side of the mountains and survived some pretty horrible snowstorms, but I miss snow. We rarely get enough to measure out here in Grand Junction. I'd love a freak storm to stall over here and dump a foot.<BR/><BR/>I never enjoyed driving in it either, but like you, I love, love being inside on snowy days.<BR/><BR/>Your lake photos are beautiful. And I'm keeping your dad in my prayers.Barbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13078572615133867629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-11397153565366869442008-11-17T19:07:00.000-07:002008-11-17T19:07:00.000-07:00STILL not in the reader. What is UP with that?! ...STILL not in the reader. What is UP with that?! But you have several comments, so maybe?? I know my posts have shown up in other people's readers before mine before... who knows.<BR/><BR/>I'll have to look up that cd! I'm always on the lookout for more Christmas music, this time o' year.<BR/><BR/>Hope you get back into the swing of things and find some joy this week! :)Moriah @ Please Pass the Salthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03738724429433272083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-76965334020094504182008-11-17T18:28:00.000-07:002008-11-17T18:28:00.000-07:00Glad you had some good down time. We all need tha...Glad you had some good down time. We all need that. I'm with you on the snow, however I only like it until Christmas, then I want Spring!<BR/>I think I'll be putting up our Christmas decorations sooner this year too. We buy a fresh tree, so usually don't get it too early.<BR/>Have a great week,<BR/>Brenda :)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14289590616497815887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-51158847863487042752008-11-17T17:35:00.000-07:002008-11-17T17:35:00.000-07:00I think anytime I take a break from my "normal" it...I think anytime I take a break from my "normal" it is refreshing. The times in my life when God spoke the most to me were the times when I took time to prune out much of my busy-ness. <BR/><BR/>I know how hard it must be to be so far away and feeling like there is nothing you can do. I will continue to pray for peace for you and your family as you wait.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02048142062389474950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-30988889655988001712008-11-17T14:28:00.000-07:002008-11-17T14:28:00.000-07:00Well, I for one missed you, but I know how refresh...Well, I for one missed you, but I know how refreshing it is to take a little break and not feel like you HAVE to post. I have been much the same way...I put so much pressure on myself when it comes to the blog, and I know that's not so good. I'll be very interested to read your thoughts on it...I've been trying to formulate my own into a post also. <BR/><BR/>I am so excited that you are putting your tree up. :) Since I can't do it yet (per my hubby), somebody should be able to enjoy a little Christmas cheer. :)Jackie https://www.blogger.com/profile/06689420082726915164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-73360792744275358512008-11-17T13:33:00.000-07:002008-11-17T13:33:00.000-07:00I'm glad you're back. And I am in awe of the snow ...I'm glad you're back. And I am in awe of the snow you've had. It would cheer me up to look out and see snow, even better with a Christmas tree in the window.<BR/><BR/>I love the Thankful Chain idea. I guess I wasn't reading your blog a year ago because I don't remember it. It's the perfect thing to work on at dinnertime.<BR/><BR/>I picked something up for you this weekend, so shoot me your address when you get a chance. It looks like you need some coffee for that snowy weather!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17046168776303235588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-52675575498473030962008-11-17T12:47:00.000-07:002008-11-17T12:47:00.000-07:00Hey sweet Meredith!!!I totally understand the funk...Hey sweet Meredith!!!<BR/>I totally understand the funk business. It's not fun is it? Please know that from one fellow funker to another...I'm praying for you! :) And, I mean that.<BR/><BR/>Now, get those Christmas decorations up and enjoy the beauty!<BR/><BR/>Big hugs~<BR/>FranFranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07463139671535000329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-2961877191158207002008-11-17T12:28:00.000-07:002008-11-17T12:28:00.000-07:00Oops..one more thing! Can't wait to check out the...Oops..one more thing! Can't wait to check out the Barlow Girl Christmas CD..love them!! <BR/><BR/>And I was going to recommend the new Casting Crowns Christmas CD..just got it last weekend!!Tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320279256655289711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-62632760369946892662008-11-17T12:26:00.000-07:002008-11-17T12:26:00.000-07:00Well, you should break when you need it and not do...Well, you should break when you need it and not do laundry either :)!!<BR/><BR/>I love your pics...especially that one of you on the computer..I could've showed that from a distance to my kids and said "who is this"? "YOU!" they would've quickly replied! And you and your photoshopping self...honey, we've all had babies...you are beautiful!<BR/><BR/>That snow is unbelieveable!! I am sitting here typing this in shorts (now, it's too cool outside for them) but inside it's fine...Colorado is absolutely beautiful and so are those sweet kiddos..<BR/><BR/>We are going to start a Thankful Chain tonight! Thanks for the idea!Tiffanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320279256655289711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-44007519297880511582008-11-17T12:23:00.000-07:002008-11-17T12:23:00.000-07:00We normally do the Thanksgiving chain and only do ...We normally do the Thanksgiving chain and only do it from Thanksgiving to Christmas and then put it up with the Christmas decorations. However, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the idea of keeping it out all year, so I am going to steal this idea from you.<BR/><BR/>Your kids are A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!! Is this the lake you ran around? I love the picture of you on the monkey bars - so cute!<BR/><BR/>It was so sweet of your hubby to help you get caught up on laundry. It always goes faster when there's someone helping out.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a wonderful week!I am going to definitely check out the Point of Grace CD.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16946473078251300151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-41044525959337062892008-11-17T11:57:00.000-07:002008-11-17T11:57:00.000-07:00I am so glad that you got the blogging break you n...I am so glad that you got the blogging break you needed ;)! I hope that the days to come are brighter!!!<BR/><BR/>I love the thankful chain...very good reminder!Megan L Hutchingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12304054558326084296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18299306.post-37713645151500667512008-11-17T11:54:00.000-07:002008-11-17T11:54:00.000-07:00Sounds like you certainly needed some blogging dow...Sounds like you certainly needed some blogging downtime. I pray everything is okay with your dad.<BR/><BR/>I love the thankful chain. We do that as well and we love it.<BR/><BR/>Have a great, restful week, Meredith!Deidrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11542176792978945408noreply@blogger.com