tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post1663803034518959132..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Positives vs. Negatives in our LivesBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-25340244367004965442013-08-21T20:53:53.146-05:002013-08-21T20:53:53.146-05:00Oh, Betsy, there are days you would not like me at...Oh, Betsy, there are days you would not like me at all...I don't even like myself. Not always, of course. <br /><br />I have really had to deal with the one living with regrets. Regrets about things I did not do. I think this is probably one of the truest sayings there ever was.<br /><br />I could go on and on...but I won't. I am not glad you have had problems, but knowing that others go through these same things does make one feel they are not alone.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-7232008205648516602013-08-19T19:12:29.635-05:002013-08-19T19:12:29.635-05:00Family drama is the pits. You seem to be handling...Family drama is the pits. You seem to be handling it with grace Betsy. Keep up the good work. Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-32999805432334335082013-08-19T14:12:44.148-05:002013-08-19T14:12:44.148-05:00Well said all of it. We make mistakes and we can ...Well said all of it. We make mistakes and we can either dwell on them or learn and improve. I have found that I've let go of all negative and that takes a lot of work to distance yourself from that kind of crap. No longer do I involve myself in this and at 40, I consider myself lucky to have learned this lesson so quickly. Those who dwell in those ugly places must do it without me. It's a real drag. But you just have to cut it off:) And that's the hard part because a part does care:) Rohrerbothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136631378931478644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-31034797938493055132013-08-19T07:36:40.868-05:002013-08-19T07:36:40.868-05:00These are good reminders for all of us as we are f...These are good reminders for all of us as we are faced with the stresses of life. I send along hugs to you, Betsy! <br /><br />Peace and joy,<br />NellieNelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00731594872663348711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-56563098901575465462013-08-19T04:13:19.307-05:002013-08-19T04:13:19.307-05:00Betsy this is an awesome post. I don't conside...Betsy this is an awesome post. I don't consider the "happy" bloggers to be fake. Like you said we all have rough times but that doesn't mean we have to put them out there for the world to see. I blog because it keeps me positive and I promised myself that I would keep the junk off the blog. <br />All these quotes are wonderful I'll have to remember several of themAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-81283906542035054972013-08-18T21:53:09.499-05:002013-08-18T21:53:09.499-05:00I agree, Betsy, that it is better to stay away for...I agree, Betsy, that it is better to stay away form toxic and bitter people and stay close to those who make us happy or feel good about ourselves. No one's life is perfect, but I'd rather concentrate on the good and happy things than waste time on the bad or dysfunctional things in life!<br /><br />Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-90151159956397942382013-08-18T16:32:08.908-05:002013-08-18T16:32:08.908-05:00After the things I have gone through and still goi...After the things I have gone through and still going through in life, I am ALWAYS looking striving for the positive side of the situation. Oh sure, I can mope around feeling sorry for myself because I have Epilepsy, but I won't do that. I take what I have, turn it around and I try to use what I have, and adjust it to teach others about the illness and make others understand it and feel better about those suffering from it or if you are suffering from it. Yes, my husband had a severe heartattack but he survived and his is alive and is coping and I am NOT going to dwell on the negatives but only take the experience and use it to make me a stronger person, and stronger relationship and thank God for giving us another chance to love each other more. It is His path that He has given us, we will travel it, as bumpy as it may be and give it all we got and continue to smile and pray and hope that we are still giving it ALL that we got and He will be happy and others around us will be absorbed by our positive fight to overcome the bumps and will join along and fight their own battles. That is the kind of folks I love hanging out with. That is what I love about you. You are beautiful, your posts show it, your words are warm. I'm glad to know you... HUGS..xoxo... and your question on my blog about the mountain with the road or is it a trench running down? Is it a water run off from the winter snow in the Spring time. ♥MJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03006958280926702192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1908105147577051142013-08-18T15:34:12.967-05:002013-08-18T15:34:12.967-05:00This was so encouraging and wonderful to read! I ...This was so encouraging and wonderful to read! I loved your words and the thoughts you included! Every single thing you said. I especially loved the quotes with the beautiful photos in the background♥<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed your ice cream too- that sounds delicious!<br /><br />Blessings & hugs,<br />Jazzmin :)Jazzminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01956934048448104058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-4128977376180557412013-08-18T11:43:00.651-05:002013-08-18T11:43:00.651-05:00You know Betsy, I can relate much to you. I think ...You know Betsy, I can relate much to you. I think we have the same perspectives. These are wonderful quotes to live by. <br />Hugs from me:)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04981880209018615300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-68699163180848651972013-08-18T07:21:33.955-05:002013-08-18T07:21:33.955-05:00I have just found your blog and I love it! you are...I have just found your blog and I love it! you are absolutely right, life has its hiccups but it's about getting over it and having the best time possible xPeaches McGintyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10431944936195385931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-5754297728122246252013-08-17T21:23:26.335-05:002013-08-17T21:23:26.335-05:00Life is full of ups and downs for all of us and go...Life is full of ups and downs for all of us and going through bad times sure makes us appreciate the good doesn 't it. <br />Great post! And, I must go out and find that ice cream! Sounds so good right now!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06077456437000802742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-84422530739250138302013-08-17T18:53:37.558-05:002013-08-17T18:53:37.558-05:00Betsy, your blog is always a joy and an inspiratio...Betsy, your blog is always a joy and an inspiration, and the reason I keep coming back. People have often called me a Polly Anna because I am always trying to see the good in life. That's not to say my life has not had it's sad times, there have been many. Like you I am blessed with my husband and son who gave me an arm to lean on when life threw me a few heavy bricks my way. My blog is a place I will only post upbeat things on. That's not to say that I have been perfect, but with so much going on in the world I want it to be a place where people can pull up a chair and enjoy their visit, and as I pull up my chair I surely am enjoying mine with you. <br /><br />And dang it Betsy I can't believe we were so close. I should get myself more organized but I do tend to go through life in a bit of a rush. I promise you we will be heading back to Tennessee and I will let you know okay? Getting together with you and George will be such a great pleasure. I feel like I know you already! <br /><br />Well, one very log winded comment over with :) Enjoy your weekend!DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-85437900179901372972013-08-17T16:56:38.270-05:002013-08-17T16:56:38.270-05:00As the saying goes, "You, go, Girl - - - and ...As the saying goes, "You, go, Girl - - - and preach it, Sister!" I totally know where you are coming from. Blood family can get to you as can church family! Sometimes no attempts at reconciliation and saying or doing the proper things help. You have done well at expressing yourself without airing anything specific. All people - - - especially those close to us - - could make life easier if they would use common courtesy. I could give you a really, really good example of that this week with a sister-in-law different than last week's widow - - but she is so clueless - - - and needs to submit to Jesus. She has been in church long enough to know what's right and not - - - but that's another story. We are just thankful she lives six hours away!!! It's always good to hear from you - - - no matter what is happening in your life!Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-1218272161713251502013-08-17T12:17:49.821-05:002013-08-17T12:17:49.821-05:00I'm so sorry Betsy...I know I have missed seve...I'm so sorry Betsy...I know I have missed several of your posts. I go through spells when I don't blog much, and then this summer has been a different kind of summer for us, with Russell being out of town, first to help with his Dad when he had a stroke, then to pick up his jeep and trailer and some things in Va and now back to FL to the funeral. He is still at least two weeks away from coming home! Now I have just had cataract surgery and took a few days off for that. I probably missed some lovely flowers and waterfalls, and I regret that. Your post this time bothers me that you let someone's comment bother YOU! First of all, you know how aware I am about certain aspects of our Country's distress, and I could do nothing but posts about all that, but I don't. Because I know you would all leave me! :-) I think it is so important to be INFORMED, and that doesn't constitute being negative, but most people apparently don't agree with that. I think a lot of what is going on is going to blindside everyone. But its their choice. If the blog is your place to be happy, then that's what it should be! Don't worry about what anyone else thinks. I hope you and George are doing well. Looking forward to more lovely posts!A Colorful Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06890388727784255219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-4987462542716902782013-08-17T11:54:08.490-05:002013-08-17T11:54:08.490-05:00All so very true, Betsy!!! And it's so easy t...All so very true, Betsy!!! And it's so easy to fall under the spell of the negative ones -- I guess fear sometimes reigns.<br /><br />I, too, always look for the joy. It carries us, doesn't it???<br /><br />BTW, speaking of joy, how are Milestone and Dolly Parton doing? My roses are mostly 'resting' right now, but Dolly is blooming so beautifully!KathyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723937251892708482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-67212244875573822822013-08-17T10:35:02.942-05:002013-08-17T10:35:02.942-05:00I couldn't agree more with all of these.
Posi...I couldn't agree more with all of these. <br />Positive thinking and attitude go a long way in making life easier.<br />Thanks for sharing the joy Betsy :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-34250257739062161782013-08-17T09:53:38.962-05:002013-08-17T09:53:38.962-05:00Wonderful post, Betsy! I love it!!
I relate.. a...Wonderful post, Betsy! I love it!! <br />I relate.. and totally agree. <br />Hope your weekend is fantastic!amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14413812739575222069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-58304105320590138092013-08-17T08:55:45.187-05:002013-08-17T08:55:45.187-05:00Dear Betsy, I love to read your posts about your l...Dear Betsy, I love to read your posts about your life with George especially as I know you've been through relationship and health issues and have come through. That's very inspiring. We all have ups and downs in our life but we don't have to necessarily mention them in our blogs. I would pray about writing anything very personal unless I thought it might help others to see that my faith gives me strength to get through the difficult times. That's my experience and the experience of my family. Thanks for your thoughtful post. Love to you and George.Linda Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10634839688042592781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-91874931959527874552013-08-17T08:30:29.764-05:002013-08-17T08:30:29.764-05:00I believe this post was written just for me...not ...I believe this post was written just for me...not everyone in our life is/was excited about our move to the condo and in subtle (actually NOT so subtle) ways continue to make that known. We've both had it and have for the most part ignored it, but this was helpful on so many levels. Thanks!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09408463925646609263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-8062192998588187502013-08-17T08:03:31.637-05:002013-08-17T08:03:31.637-05:00Thanks for the uplift Betsy. I liked both the wor...Thanks for the uplift Betsy. I liked both the words of wisdom and your commentary.Big Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323692472052014378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-37713765515412144782013-08-17T06:02:43.538-05:002013-08-17T06:02:43.538-05:00Thanks for this inspiring post on happiness… life ...Thanks for this inspiring post on happiness… life has both the things and some things happen on its own if we think good or bad, so its better having good thoughts rather bad to feel down.<br /><br />Have a great weekend and enjoy the ice-cream :)Jeevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14063201530500784222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23084879498258840392013-08-17T02:26:49.487-05:002013-08-17T02:26:49.487-05:00This post was for me today. I actually posted thi...This post was for me today. I actually posted this week about how down I am feeling. I'm not depressed just exhausted by someone who seems to just suck all the energy out of me. I used to do 'happy' posts but at the end of last year felt that i should be true to me! So many of the things you posted made me think so I am going to be writing them down so I can use them again. Thanks for this. Joanpembrokeshire lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833127199774032916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-87140282600220287832013-08-16T22:49:30.371-05:002013-08-16T22:49:30.371-05:00I'm pretty good at focusing on the positive th...I'm pretty good at focusing on the positive things in life. Sometimes it's nice to see quotes like these as a reminder. Thanks Betsy!Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-7123195758666371092013-08-16T21:37:14.520-05:002013-08-16T21:37:14.520-05:00Good one Betsy ..Attitude of GratitudeGood one Betsy ..Attitude of GratitudeJoe Toddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07960458164425338569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72628844548373226582013-08-16T19:38:16.564-05:002013-08-16T19:38:16.564-05:00All good reminders.
I had a negative person cross ...All good reminders.<br />I had a negative person cross my path today. I think I kept it cool and let them pass, but it does make you feel icky inside when it happens.<br />Have a positive weekend!<br />Gardener on Sherlock Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367115529793643362noreply@blogger.com