tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post9116106911476609303..comments2024-03-04T08:15:23.887-06:00Comments on JOYFUL REFLECTIONS: Brother and SisterBetsy Banks Adamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-55564704741364823882009-07-11T14:59:33.672-05:002009-07-11T14:59:33.672-05:00I'm glad you got to visit your brother. I'...I'm glad you got to visit your brother. I'll say a prayer for him and you.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03865193802444007545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-88036512279087472932009-07-09T17:35:08.925-05:002009-07-09T17:35:08.925-05:00I'm glad you have both photos and the accompan...I'm glad you have both photos and the accompanying memories of time with your brother. <br />Sorry you missed the fledging - but you're probably right, they wouldn't fledge if you were watching anyway! The main thing is, they made it to the trees and are being cared for by mom and dad.Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06509431336916594990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-73455411431265762992009-07-07T02:35:34.364-05:002009-07-07T02:35:34.364-05:00Love the photos.
My thoughts and prayers will be...Love the photos. <br /><br />My thoughts and prayers will be with Ray.Lagean Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10339501466903179629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-23727819056036025522009-07-06T22:55:00.846-05:002009-07-06T22:55:00.846-05:00So nice to think about family and past times of ha...So nice to think about family and past times of happiness. Most of my family is gone now and I treasure the times I have with those who are left.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890796903959709429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-76796575960890416212009-07-06T16:11:48.745-05:002009-07-06T16:11:48.745-05:00I can't imagine having brothers so much older ...I can't imagine having brothers so much older than myself. I bet they spoiled you...although you don't seem to be the least bit spoiled. ;-)EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-22384239078304585492009-07-06T12:45:58.047-05:002009-07-06T12:45:58.047-05:00My brothers and sisters are all within ten years o...My brothers and sisters are all within ten years of age. I'm the oldest at 55. We still have both our parents, but my dad is not in good health. We avoid discussions about what's happening right before our eyes. That's all I can say for now, but I will definitely include Ray in my prayers.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742702142412947929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-40411814920636196732009-07-06T00:55:23.365-05:002009-07-06T00:55:23.365-05:00Hello Betsy,
Lovely to see the image of you as a ...Hello Betsy, <br />Lovely to see the image of you as a wee girl with her older brother. Your mother passed in 91, as did my father at the young age of 53. I felt so deprived of so many years with him. <br />I hold your brother in my heart of hearts.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-60363472840605032102009-07-06T00:23:48.459-05:002009-07-06T00:23:48.459-05:00This morning when I woke up (1:20 am Florida time,...This morning when I woke up (1:20 am Florida time, I lucked out with a fairly peppy internet connection) ... but it still took a while. That's really nice you keep in touch with family like you do. I know how it is, the older we get, the more our universes diverge. Trying to keep it all together is a worthy struggle. And isn't it the case that everyone has a Florida connection?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17989947946488835186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-17925650362730926402009-07-05T23:11:19.893-05:002009-07-05T23:11:19.893-05:00I have prayed for all of you and will continue to ...I have prayed for all of you and will continue to do so. Have a blessed week...m.Mary Isabella and Kiley too!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03370938632028789596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-48764210998173962462009-07-05T22:51:04.823-05:002009-07-05T22:51:04.823-05:00What sweet pictures from the 40's to the prese...What sweet pictures from the 40's to the present.<br />What a blessing to have your big brother to visit with. <br />I'll pray for him too.<br /><br />♥<br />JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11198238631600746173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-88612809067544254262009-07-05T22:25:57.813-05:002009-07-05T22:25:57.813-05:00I am sure your Brother cherishes your visits with ...I am sure your Brother cherishes your visits with him. You are a nice sister!! I imagine it is hard watching your family age when you are the youngest.<br />Congrats on the new baby birds.Busy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-70009829081914744802009-07-05T22:04:06.258-05:002009-07-05T22:04:06.258-05:00Betsy, I'm so glad you have these pics to look...Betsy, I'm so glad you have these pics to look at. It's a treasure to have them.<br />I will pray for your brother.Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47107622981871522062009-07-05T21:32:55.590-05:002009-07-05T21:32:55.590-05:00My husband has ten bothers and sisters. We seem to...My husband has ten bothers and sisters. We seem to have all gone our seperate ways, since his mum passed in 2002...sad.<br />I'm gald you are still in touch with your brother, it is hard to see family members slip away.<br />My thoughts and prayers are with you and hope your brother is blessed with better health.<br />Bye Bye brown thrashers :)A Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-19149715715362910792009-07-05T21:18:56.673-05:002009-07-05T21:18:56.673-05:00Nice to meet your brother Betsy! God bless him - I...Nice to meet your brother Betsy! God bless him - I will keep him in my prayers!!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534904024320623895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-82572734870126643772009-07-05T20:40:25.482-05:002009-07-05T20:40:25.482-05:00My little brother is 12 years younger than me so I...My little brother is 12 years younger than me so I can understand from the other side...Now that I have a better understanding of nursing homes...I will certainly keep your brother in my thoughts. Hugs..MichelleRambling Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15080120317890707767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-10597489729526984192009-07-05T16:47:53.302-05:002009-07-05T16:47:53.302-05:00An older brother is a good thing!An older brother is a good thing!Cedar ...https://www.blogger.com/profile/18179231224253338673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-79212231051299571572009-07-05T16:45:27.837-05:002009-07-05T16:45:27.837-05:00I'm glad to know the birdies have "flown ...I'm glad to know the birdies have "flown the coop" even though you missed the view. They owe their young lives to you.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-47292940212255325902009-07-05T16:25:29.779-05:002009-07-05T16:25:29.779-05:00Hello Betsy,
I can say why you felt like an only c...Hello Betsy,<br />I can say why you felt like an only child with the age difference between you and your brothers. I know that Ray will be so happy to see you next month. I can imagine how lost and lonely he is without his wife. I can't even go there. :0( Oh, how dreadful to even think of it!<br /><br />Have a great week and as always thanks so much for your sweet comments at my blog. You're are true *blogger* friend. :0)<br /><br />Hugs, StephanieStephanie Suzanne Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17121430170088480348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-58085583108645839692009-07-05T12:14:29.527-05:002009-07-05T12:14:29.527-05:00What a lovely nostalgic photo of you with your bro...What a lovely nostalgic photo of you with your brother Ray. It's great that you will be able to visit him in August and that he is getting the care that he needs! May the Lord grant Him many more good years. I've always wanted an older brother. Mine is younger and hung around more with my little sis. Now, the two of us as sisters are closer, and brother loves his privacy - for the most part, LOL.<br /><br />It's lovely to get to know your family this way. Love the name - Evelyn - that's our middle daughter's name. <br /><br />I'm so sorry that the birds fledged unnoticed - sneaky little guys!Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953073381987950597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-9247662504849762312009-07-05T11:43:36.653-05:002009-07-05T11:43:36.653-05:00...l love the photo of you as a little girl with R......l love the photo of you as a little girl with Ray. I will definitely put him in my prayers. Good luck with the thrashers. I hope they do end up at your suet feeder. What a sight that would be!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263405659108175434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-46531731233516645732009-07-05T11:28:12.042-05:002009-07-05T11:28:12.042-05:00What a sweet sister you are. Prayers for Ray. Gre...What a sweet sister you are. Prayers for Ray. Great pictures; have a nice weekend. :)Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-26825572311275060422009-07-05T10:22:41.831-05:002009-07-05T10:22:41.831-05:00Prayers from here for Ray. And for you, blogger b...Prayers from here for Ray. And for you, blogger buddy.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-2422948917393141072009-07-05T09:40:03.176-05:002009-07-05T09:40:03.176-05:00Having older brothers must have been like having t...Having older brothers must have been like having two more dads. I had a half brother 10 years older who was like a dad only very lenient. He is also gone now like your Jimmy.<br />It hurts to lose them but am so glad he was there in my life and now in my memories.<br />Ray is in my prayers.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-79735848275254825332009-07-05T09:22:53.400-05:002009-07-05T09:22:53.400-05:00Hey Betsy sorry you missed the Brown thrashers.
...Hey Betsy sorry you missed the Brown thrashers. <br /><br />Hope you had a great 4th!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270611634380137009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915113069723845995.post-5889981105745767732009-07-05T08:57:10.555-05:002009-07-05T08:57:10.555-05:00Betsy,I wish for you and George a wonderful Sunday...Betsy,I wish for you and George a wonderful Sunday,may you have a day filled with joy.<br /> Blessings,ruthRuth's Photo Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10906250839947271541noreply@blogger.com