tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post549726657765815784..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: The Banks FamilyBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-641185014766259982009-06-29T01:16:30.815-05:002009-06-29T01:16:30.815-05:00your life with your family sounds so very sweet, I...your life with your family sounds so very sweet, I can only smile.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-84165744425486565552009-06-28T21:05:16.678-05:002009-06-28T21:05:16.678-05:00What a great picture. You all looked so nice! Than...What a great picture. You all looked so nice! Thanks for sharing about your family. It's always very interesting to hear about a time so different than when I grew up. <br /><br />MandyMandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186808429759584284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-77957673583882349002009-06-28T20:29:49.595-05:002009-06-28T20:29:49.595-05:00Memories of a happy childhood are priceless.You ar...Memories of a happy childhood are priceless.You are so fortunate to have those.It's all I have left of my parents as well.<br /> Blessings,RuthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-56495662534824018162009-06-28T18:50:34.579-05:002009-06-28T18:50:34.579-05:00I love family pictures! Thank you for sharing wit...I love family pictures! Thank you for sharing with us.I Am Woodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10103866761536902069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-7095999089873729882009-06-28T18:40:34.910-05:002009-06-28T18:40:34.910-05:00I can only imagine how shocked your parents were t...I can only imagine how shocked your parents were to have you so late in life...back then, that was almost unheard of. I can just see how you brought joy to your family though...you are so sweet. I bet your parents were the salt of the earth too!!!Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-40080752506582321072009-06-28T18:26:37.403-05:002009-06-28T18:26:37.403-05:00I enjoy the stories of your family. So sweet!
Donn...I enjoy the stories of your family. So sweet!<br />DonnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74459597692851270972009-06-28T17:26:45.200-05:002009-06-28T17:26:45.200-05:00What a sweet photo!! It's always fun looking b...What a sweet photo!! It's always fun looking back....<br /><br />I agree, it was safe back then. I often tell my daughter she can't do the things we did back in the day.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Sunday.Forty Two Easthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10722812565028038161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-15149327946408565742009-06-28T15:13:30.749-05:002009-06-28T15:13:30.749-05:00What a handsome family in the photo.
That's a ...What a handsome family in the photo.<br />That's a treat to watch the birds like that. I love to sit & watch animals.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-6631323296650372882009-06-28T14:50:23.288-05:002009-06-28T14:50:23.288-05:00I bet you were the apple of your dad's eye. Ho...I bet you were the apple of your dad's eye. How sweet! I too lived in a very small town in AR growing up. We use to leave the doors unlocked and our cars too. Too bad things aren't that way now.<br /><br />Regarding your question on my post about falls, we didn't see any on that hike but I do have some to show from two of the other hikes. I think you'll like them. Of course, knowing you, you've already seen them.<br /><br />Hope you are having a great Sunday. It's 102 degrees here.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-31986360015297787572009-06-28T14:21:35.398-05:002009-06-28T14:21:35.398-05:00That picture is one to treasure, Betsy and one tha...That picture is one to treasure, Betsy and one that will always bring back good memories for you. Sounds like you were definitely "daddy's little girl." :)Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-29194283996847569512009-06-28T13:13:23.092-05:002009-06-28T13:13:23.092-05:00That is such a wonderful picture of a simpler time...That is such a wonderful picture of a simpler time. What a great family and memories. <br /><br />I love your new header, a fantastic rose. Is it a peace rose? <br /><br />Hope the weekend is going well and not too hot.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />JudySquirrelQueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634513897599275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-5447558163531425422009-06-28T13:08:36.002-05:002009-06-28T13:08:36.002-05:00How nice to be so well loved. I do not believe tha...How nice to be so well loved. I do not believe that a person can be loved too much.<br /><br />I agree that it's important to find another place to worship where JOY can be found.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-24533371091999025092009-06-28T12:15:38.575-05:002009-06-28T12:15:38.575-05:00It sounds like you grew up in a wonderful time Bet...It sounds like you grew up in a wonderful time Betsy! I would love to be able to leave my door unlocked and go skipping thru downtown and not worry about the dangers of today's world. Had to laugh that your parents were in the PTA for 30 years - I bet you kept them young! I love hearing about your family and look forward to learning more about your brother. Love ya, ShelleyShelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-30346358206533539142009-06-28T11:58:07.538-05:002009-06-28T11:58:07.538-05:00I laughed at the PTA comment! Too funny. Lovely me...I laughed at the PTA comment! Too funny. Lovely memories and I noticed the *formal* dress. That made me remember going into town with my Aunts or Granny ... always wore a hat and gloves! Oh, my! My first patent leather shoes were because I was going downtown to have lunch at Neiman's ... what wonderful pimento cheese sandwiches. Goodness! <br /><br />Enjoyed the photos of Bucky ... looks like the birds at our place -- trying to stay cool. <br /><br />Thanks for the photos and memories!<br /><br />Hugs--Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-40721989423388870982009-06-28T11:56:55.794-05:002009-06-28T11:56:55.794-05:00Do you realize how blessed you are to have such wo...Do you realize how blessed you are to have such wonderful memories?Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08015780995837712115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-29772671858747556872009-06-28T11:09:44.393-05:002009-06-28T11:09:44.393-05:00This is a LOVELY picture, Betsy! And yes, I'm...This is a LOVELY picture, Betsy! And yes, I'm sure you WERE a big surprise! AND the "apple" of your parents' eye(s)! What a wonderful, idyllic childhood you had! Isn't a nice, stable family a blessing for children? I had one as well and I am SO thankful to my parents for that! :)<br /><br />Sorry it's been so long since I've visited.... the job (and commute) keeps me quite busy. Everything is going just fine. :)<br /><br />Hope it's not too terribly hot up in TN.... we've been having a string of 95+ days here in Atlanta.... and it's only JUNE! Doesn't bode well for the rest of Summer, now does it? <br /><br />PS: the photo of the rose at the top of your blog is GORGEOUS! It looks like a DESSERT! Absolutely a masterpiece of Creation! :)<br /><br />Take care!<br />HWHLHWHLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07294913024458099382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-17482983657197561292009-06-28T10:03:53.949-05:002009-06-28T10:03:53.949-05:00Wonderful picture Betsy !
It does take us back to ...Wonderful picture Betsy !<br />It does take us back to more wholesome and gentler times !<br />Love the formal setting, half of the younger generation wouldn't even know how to set a table with a tablecloth, and correct positions for knives and forks etc.<br />They just eat out of a paper plate and go.....<br />You were fortunate to experience a loving and special childhood, thanks for giving us a glimpse.A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-41601106209012682772009-06-28T09:48:14.739-05:002009-06-28T09:48:14.739-05:00It really looks like 1961 in that picture, it'...It really looks like 1961 in that picture, it's so cool. <br /><br />I really hope George takes you to Yellowstone soon! I thought of you when we were at those falls.Loranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17888794632630265411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-71694924001060079392009-06-28T09:01:58.971-05:002009-06-28T09:01:58.971-05:00Hi Betsy! Such a wonderful post! I love looking ...Hi Betsy! Such a wonderful post! I love looking at old photos. I can remember when we still left our keys in the car at night and never locked the doors. Times were certainly different back then.Margehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02687426202666732967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-74131452899958351162009-06-28T08:30:44.887-05:002009-06-28T08:30:44.887-05:00I absolutely love your new header!!! It glows wit...I absolutely love your new header!!! It glows with happiness! Thanks for sharing your family stories and pic. I remember those days when everyone was safe. We used to leave our bikes outside, never locked doors - well you know how it was. Sigh!<br />Have a good Sunday!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788733654505792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-14952094598833709792009-06-28T08:21:04.091-05:002009-06-28T08:21:04.091-05:00Thanks for sharing your family story Betsy! What w...Thanks for sharing your family story Betsy! What wonderful, yet poignant memories. Look forward to hearing more.<br /><br />LOVE that new header photo! What stunning rose!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-38857648843772698532009-06-28T08:17:57.830-05:002009-06-28T08:17:57.830-05:00I remember never having to lock doors...tell Mom y...I remember never having to lock doors...tell Mom you were going down the road to play with friends and being to to be back by supper. I'm sure we were checked on but we never knew it..or heading up the hill to play in the woods building tree houses..Independence..and self reliance, I think that was the most important thing we learned.<br /><br />www.riverwildlife.blogspot.comCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16774903259772280962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-18211958054084944402009-06-28T07:25:46.796-05:002009-06-28T07:25:46.796-05:00Betsy: What a nice photo of the family. You would ...Betsy: What a nice photo of the family. You would have been in college by this time. It is great to remember th past.This Is My Blog - fishing guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826128050970967135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-84776008773081916632009-06-28T07:09:35.548-05:002009-06-28T07:09:35.548-05:00We have many old photos with us gathered around th...We have many old photos with us gathered around the dining table! Precious memories.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-56421843106744841322009-06-28T06:57:03.462-05:002009-06-28T06:57:03.462-05:00What wonderful memories! We grew up at a very spe...What wonderful memories! We grew up at a very special time! There will never be times like that again, I'm sure.Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798489606177883758noreply@blogger.com