tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post8601390781080088949..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Autumn in the Smokies -Part IIBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-20695613438886581292010-11-04T20:52:08.595-05:002010-11-04T20:52:08.595-05:00The array of colors in your photos is amazing! Th...The array of colors in your photos is amazing! Thanks for sharing the beauty.<br />I hope the agency you found will provide the help George's parents need. It's touchy for the elderly to get help that still allows them independence. We're about to face a similar problem with Steve's dad, who at 94 is just barely coping on his own.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-42251093211412222622010-11-03T07:07:04.056-05:002010-11-03T07:07:04.056-05:00I know I have already visited this post and have c...I know I have already visited this post and have commented. <br /><br />I just came back to see the wonderful colors AGAIN!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-53224395433344452192010-11-02T22:09:05.058-05:002010-11-02T22:09:05.058-05:00The dots of colors make it look like a lovely pain...The dots of colors make it look like a lovely painting. Perhaps, you should print them into postcards or framed prints and sell for charity.Twilight Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04574109866770324683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14812614323240892382010-11-02T19:26:31.993-05:002010-11-02T19:26:31.993-05:00The colors in your photographs are gorgeous! I hop...The colors in your photographs are gorgeous! I hope all goes well with the help you have found for George's parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-72155100472022005612010-11-02T10:35:26.435-05:002010-11-02T10:35:26.435-05:00Beautiful autumn color! I hope the help for George...Beautiful autumn color! I hope the help for George's parents works out for all of you. It is so hard to give up your independence.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16552777489399984385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-8652460504150537112010-11-02T09:03:46.873-05:002010-11-02T09:03:46.873-05:00Thanks for the beautiful fall journey, Betsy.. its...Thanks for the beautiful fall journey, Betsy.. its gorgeous!pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07696361625481123431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47493247833962653792010-11-01T22:34:57.013-05:002010-11-01T22:34:57.013-05:00Love the last picture! The mountains look gorgeous...Love the last picture! The mountains look gorgeous!<br /><br />Good that George's folks will have somebody helping them, I don't know how anyone else feels about it, but I would not want to leave my home and go live with any of my kids.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-82104137458579643632010-11-01T21:26:22.386-05:002010-11-01T21:26:22.386-05:00We are so lucky to live so close to such beautiful...We are so lucky to live so close to such beautiful mountains.<br />My prayers go out to you as you deal with George's parents,bless their hearts and your's also<br />HAve a blessed tomorrow<br />MArilyncarolina nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17300773317928721703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64637850797980079832010-11-01T20:33:26.191-05:002010-11-01T20:33:26.191-05:00Praying you find the right help for George's p...Praying you find the right help for George's parents and that they can maintain as much as their independence as possible. (Don't we all?!) Wonderful set of photos today - you are getting so good w/ your camera!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-69887338414157168622010-11-01T20:10:17.189-05:002010-11-01T20:10:17.189-05:00Oh Betsy, these are marvelous and stunning! And ye...Oh Betsy, these are marvelous and stunning! And yes, prayers go to your inlaws for some good caregivers!The Retired Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466803019073952351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-54201916346689529332010-11-01T19:40:00.518-05:002010-11-01T19:40:00.518-05:00When you look at your pictures, do you just want t...When you look at your pictures, do you just want to be back there?!!! You are like me in that I could just sit and stare at the mountain colors all day. God's beauty just resonates in my spirit.Lyndahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12404589772713955710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-64685712685297900682010-11-01T19:34:09.828-05:002010-11-01T19:34:09.828-05:00My place.
When my mom was in her last few years, ...My place.<br /><br />When my mom was in her last few years, she'd say she wanted to go to the mountains. When we couldn't get away for a few days, I'd say, "Well, let's take a drive up to the Poconos..." Nope...those aren't our mountains, she say. Your post today is what she wanted to see, where she wanted to be. Her place.Deb from WhatsInMyAttichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126246734744950335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-86432891725385140562010-11-01T18:00:27.214-05:002010-11-01T18:00:27.214-05:00So much color in the Smokies. This is a place I...So much color in the Smokies. This is a place I've always wanted to visit but have never gotten to.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17641583831560369417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-33014377126261890502010-11-01T17:59:59.922-05:002010-11-01T17:59:59.922-05:00Glorious colors. What a lovely trip to take...wou...Glorious colors. What a lovely trip to take...would love to one day. Pleased for you all that help is available to George's parents...Mark's 97 y.o. grandmother is in the same situation. Its very hard to find good care and keep the elderly in their homes. Will keep all of you in my prayers.Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07360476402810561433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-25711468465956361082010-11-01T17:42:38.220-05:002010-11-01T17:42:38.220-05:00Oh my goodness Betsy, the colors are stunning. You...Oh my goodness Betsy, the colors are stunning. Your photos bring back so many memories of trips with my family to that area. <br /><br />I hope it all works out with the help that has been selected for George's parents. While I think it is fantastic that they want their independence I realize they must need some help and care.SquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23447315641522133052010-11-01T17:24:16.820-05:002010-11-01T17:24:16.820-05:00Thank you Betsy. Just as I remember. Such good mem...Thank you Betsy. Just as I remember. Such good memories.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05167298790872032154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-83263906309995980292010-11-01T16:36:45.115-05:002010-11-01T16:36:45.115-05:00That red tree and those mountains are just beautif...That red tree and those mountains are just beautiful. I could look at them all day. It is getting a lot cooler here at night. I guess old man winter is on his way. I love the fall but not the winter! Have a good week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-32235270670019209172010-11-01T15:42:43.864-05:002010-11-01T15:42:43.864-05:00I like the foil of the evergreens against the autu...I like the foil of the evergreens against the autumnal leaves, too.<br /><br />More importantly, will pray for George's parents and the new caregivers.KathyAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12723937251892708482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-55591558618867152232010-11-01T15:42:15.384-05:002010-11-01T15:42:15.384-05:00Such beautiful autumn colors! I cna never get eno...Such beautiful autumn colors! I cna never get enough of them!<br /><br />Sending up prayers for your in-laws Betsy. It's very hard when the elderly need help but won't accept it. I understand wanting to be independent but safety and peace of mind is important too. I hope the agency will be helpful!Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-31809297005757880822010-11-01T14:55:13.347-05:002010-11-01T14:55:13.347-05:00Beautiful pictures Betsy!!! The colors were so br...Beautiful pictures Betsy!!! The colors were so bright and beautiful...especially when the sun was shining on them.Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153009268038849033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15643163903062343922010-11-01T14:45:26.483-05:002010-11-01T14:45:26.483-05:00The colors are so beautiful.....
Maybe next year w...The colors are so beautiful.....<br />Maybe next year we will have more rain and colors.<br /><br />Every pond or stream I see is dried up or almost so. Sad!nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12627958113283042574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-86846685741438210442010-11-01T14:41:13.402-05:002010-11-01T14:41:13.402-05:00Well I might not make the trip this year, but I ca...Well I might not make the trip this year, but I can say I've enjoyed the show of colors through Betsy's blog ;)<br />I thought the drought would have adversely affected the colors of the leaves, but you really can't tell a whole lot of difference.<br />Thank you for sharing your wonderful trip with us, you have the nicest of bloggy friends.<br />Sorry I've been short on commenting lately, I've done more reading, and less typing ;)<br />Enjoy the fall, it's magnificent.A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-60364095496157271522010-11-01T14:17:08.922-05:002010-11-01T14:17:08.922-05:00Johnny and I have visited the Smokies--twice! We l...Johnny and I have visited the Smokies--twice! We loved it, but our pictures are not as beautiful as yours, Betsy.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-21966769309622473072010-11-01T13:49:26.360-05:002010-11-01T13:49:26.360-05:00Betsy, you and George have captured the colors in ...Betsy, you and George have captured the colors in a spectacular fashion. Love your "Catalooche church" header. Praying with you for George's parents.Fred Altonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740055638280779519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-66262742459410629852010-11-01T12:39:16.903-05:002010-11-01T12:39:16.903-05:00Hi Betsy, I'm just lovin' your beautiful p...Hi Betsy, I'm just lovin' your beautiful photos! And your header is wonderful...would love to go to church in that setting! <br /><br />I'll say a prayer that George's parents get the help they need. They are amazing to be able to stay in their own homes at that age! <br /><br />Have a wonderful, joy-filled day,<br />CherylCheryl @ TFDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947085477739983984noreply@blogger.com