tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post4922345535388115761..comments2024-03-01T05:20:05.345-06:00Comments on Contemplating Beauty With Gina: On Nells and the Fragility of LifeContemplating Beautyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09808854805547064281noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-64062661683127489022012-06-03T05:43:20.360-05:002012-06-03T05:43:20.360-05:00wow that dress is gorgeous.wow that dress is gorgeous.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10770745828206059578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-24083662362597426162012-06-02T02:53:18.961-05:002012-06-02T02:53:18.961-05:00Gina, your daughter looks flawless - so beautiful!...Gina, your daughter looks flawless - so beautiful! And you do, too! Such wonderful photos to remember such an important event! <br />I am so glad that Nells is on his way of recovery! You are such a strong women! xxxChrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02287836955254385970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-71029558881231928472012-05-28T01:47:32.125-05:002012-05-28T01:47:32.125-05:00Gina! I cant get over how young you look next to y...Gina! I cant get over how young you look next to your daughter... amazing.. she looks perfect though too. how is nells doing these days, i know this post was a few days back...<br />and i loved the end of your post about the what how when and where... so true.. we already know why... but how can life someone be a lesson learned or better, because of the why...<br />man i learned this lesson a million times over, yet i still keep learning, and God still keeps proving his faithfulness...<br />love you..Julie Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08521526794953681593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-73694145657452434792012-05-25T22:22:37.762-05:002012-05-25T22:22:37.762-05:00oh my gosh.... poooooooor Nells. Reading this pull...oh my gosh.... poooooooor Nells. Reading this pulled at my heart strings. I am SO glad to hear everything went well with the surgery! What a blessing!<br /><br />And your daughter is simply stunning. what wonderful moments were captured in those pics. beauty!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02073596747919703050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-89406117725599241382012-05-25T20:09:17.883-05:002012-05-25T20:09:17.883-05:00I just caaaaannttt stop looking at these pictures!...I just caaaaannttt stop looking at these pictures!! you, your daughter, anddd your doggie are all sooo photogenic!!!<br /><br />x.Elishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366115802751738625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-81899081441773874952012-05-25T10:51:46.594-05:002012-05-25T10:51:46.594-05:00Oh my god, my heart is breaking for you! I'm s...Oh my god, my heart is breaking for you! I'm so happy you were able to find out what was wrong and help Nells! That must have been soooo hard. I can't even imagine. <br />And your daughter looks so lovely! Hope she had an amazing time at prom.Stelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03608257033528832534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-92118160552198000472012-05-22T19:32:58.387-05:002012-05-22T19:32:58.387-05:00first, I'm SO happy to see updates of Nells. ...first, I'm SO happy to see updates of Nells. Second, holy smokes, your daughter is gorgeous!! third, I was struggling with similar emotions when Gus disappeared. Trying to trust in God, to cast my fears and anxieties on him, and know no matter what, his plan was good. but oh, it's so hard in the midst of it all.Discovery Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530807140058397796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-53100403906935438892012-05-22T16:02:19.975-05:002012-05-22T16:02:19.975-05:00Gina,
Brasa is so delicious. Brady and I did their...Gina,<br />Brasa is so delicious. Brady and I did their Pork Lunch special 11a-2p for $10. Very reasonable prices for quality of food!!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737556290435717491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-12213107746568696822012-05-22T14:37:47.500-05:002012-05-22T14:37:47.500-05:00I'm SO so glad Nells is doing better!! I hope ...I'm SO so glad Nells is doing better!! I hope he recovers 100%! I know how scary it is to have something unexpectedly happen to a pet. I've lost too many that way! I've been praying for him this whole time. <br /><br />Your daughter looked GORGEOUS! Wow!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01155303404223970814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-49537696897800927682012-05-22T11:26:50.947-05:002012-05-22T11:26:50.947-05:00Oh poor Nells, but thank the LORD that they figure...Oh poor Nells, but thank the LORD that they figured out what was wrong and he made it through surgery. I'll keep praying for him. Hopefully he makes a quick recovery!<br /><br />Madelynn looks beautiful. I just love her dress! I hope she had a wonderful time at prom.<br /><br />Life around here is pretty boring at the moment. Evelyn had her first "cold", but it was mostly just an occasional cough so nothing too bad. Now we're just trying to get everything ready to drive up to my sister's in Michigan thursday night. My oldest niece and nephew are graduating high school. I'm pretty excited to go, but kind of dreading/worrying about the drive there and back. We're not sure how Evelyn will do. At least on the way there she should sleep the whole time, because we're driving through the night. So you could be praying for my hubby and I to be able to stay up for that long! <br /><br />I'll be anxiously awaiting more news on Nells!Lizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019448587055864882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-90995510207465465362012-05-22T10:21:52.794-05:002012-05-22T10:21:52.794-05:00I'm really glad it's worked out for Nell. ...I'm really glad it's worked out for Nell. I'm not talented at dealing with those moments. I know you mentioned that you lacked faith during the experience. I suppose I'm a lot like that. I expect the worst, I suppose, in order to protect myself. It's so great to watch Nells recover so well. I'm looking forward to watching her progress. <br /><br />I hope Madelynn had a great evening. She looked amazing. <br /><br />I've been sick for the past two weeks which has left me disturbingly weak. Doing the normal basic stuff I do on a daily basis has left me feeling like I've run some sort of marathon. The weather and I are on the up and up though and that's exciting.SymbioticLifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031252021001637647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-75975403841442367892012-05-22T10:20:37.370-05:002012-05-22T10:20:37.370-05:00SO glad to hear about the improvement with Nells.
...SO glad to hear about the improvement with Nells.<br />God is so good!!! :)<br />and your daughter....oh my! gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous!<br />like her mama. ;) <br />you really NEED to frame that pic of you and her! priceless. <br />and your dress is so stinkin cute! where is it from? <br />hope this week finds you basking in God's peace that passeth all understanding and blanketed in His grace.<br />the best place to be. :)<br />xoxoxoMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16480672396257936931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-18313326073733956782012-05-22T09:44:31.319-05:002012-05-22T09:44:31.319-05:00oh, gina! so sorry you went through all the heart...oh, gina! so sorry you went through all the heartache with your dog.... but glad that the docs detected what was wrong and he is recuping ok now! what a scare.... my thoughts are with your dog and your family!<br /><br />madelynn looks stunning in her dress! gorgeous face like her mama, and i absolutely adore the photos of her with her date and her peers. <br /><br />hope you have a great week, g!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13274138591141752873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-50867738281337608762012-05-22T08:44:43.016-05:002012-05-22T08:44:43.016-05:00So glad your little Nells is doing better. It is s...So glad your little Nells is doing better. It is so heart wrenching when pets are not themselves due to illness. I nearly teared up several times reading that and thinking about how I would feel if it were me and my little stinky beagle Charlie. We're nuts about him! So glad I stopped by your blog, I am officially a contemplating beauty fan! :)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657388369322646907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-14485829781161836422012-05-22T08:40:01.286-05:002012-05-22T08:40:01.286-05:00I'm so relieved to find out that Nells is OK a...I'm so relieved to find out that Nells is OK and on the mend. Praying for his continued healing :) <br /><br />Your daughter is so lovely, but it's easy to see where she gets it ;) What a special night for her and she indeed looked radiant. Love her cobalt blue heels!<br /><br />Hope you are feeling well and that you continue to have a blessed week Gina!Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10971452292683370931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-58612389285754009872012-05-22T08:33:25.776-05:002012-05-22T08:33:25.776-05:00Such good news about your dog! That story is reall...Such good news about your dog! That story is really amazing that I told everyone and the fact that he is okay is incredible!Laurahttp://www.yummylaura.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-48144177003026941412012-05-22T07:10:38.641-05:002012-05-22T07:10:38.641-05:00It's never easy watching a pet who is like a m...It's never easy watching a pet who is like a member of the family struggle. I am a huge animal lover so feel your pain! Such a beautiful outlook at the end of this post. And your daughter looks stunning as always!! Just like her mama!<br /><br />xo ShaneAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183564783598830919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-89221709928002128362012-05-22T06:59:57.246-05:002012-05-22T06:59:57.246-05:00Your daughter looks like something of a fairytale!...Your daughter looks like something of a fairytale!<br /><br />I am so glad Nells is okay. I was tearing up reading your story and crossing my fingers that he would be alright. <br /><br />Your writing at the end was just what I needed to hear... today and most everyday. Thank you!Hespyhesphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06344058310240482384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-1379246922531052822012-05-22T04:58:59.264-05:002012-05-22T04:58:59.264-05:00I'm ok :) Bit stressed at the moment, trying t...I'm ok :) Bit stressed at the moment, trying to take some time out for me. LIke i'm doing right now with blog reading and rocky road ice cream! <br /><br />Mad looked BEAUTIFUL. That Dress! Those Shoes!!! perfect combination. What a stunning daughter you have! <br /><br />Also, so glad to hear Nells is ok. I have a puppy who's sick at the moment (she's quite old) and my family is so devasted by it. So sad when one of our furry children isn't well.<br /><br />Have a great week G! <br /><br />xxLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06818223468035563123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-50578029850859259602012-05-21T20:54:28.185-05:002012-05-21T20:54:28.185-05:00Oh my goodness, what beautiful pictures! So many ...Oh my goodness, what beautiful pictures! So many happy memories!<br /><br />I am so glad to hear that Nells is ok...I can't imagine losing our dog, she is one of the family!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967036443580250272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-82145673503060259612012-05-21T19:33:47.518-05:002012-05-21T19:33:47.518-05:00I love Maddys dress (may I call her that?)! It'...I love Maddys dress (may I call her that?)! It's ABSOLUTELY stunning on her! It's full of such whimsy & fairytale! She is absolutely beautiful. <br /><br />Oh my heart goes out to you for Nells! But I praise God that he let him pull through! I've had dogs all my life -- and I've experienced much loss. My most recent was my Australian Shepard about 2 years ago. He laid down one day & never got back up.. We force fed him baby food & pedialyte.. We eventually (my parents and I) had to make the decision to let him cross the rainbow bridge., absolute worst heartbreak ever.. Because he was MINE.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12209688388957191152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-90208920672225727932012-05-21T19:33:15.156-05:002012-05-21T19:33:15.156-05:00I love Maddys dress (may I call her that?)! It'...I love Maddys dress (may I call her that?)! It's ABSOLUTELY stunning on her! It's full of such whimsy & fairytale! She is absolutely beautiful. <br /><br />Oh my heart goes out to you for Nells! But I praise God that he let him pull through! I've had dogs all my life -- and I've experienced much loss. My most recent was my Australian Shepard about 2 years ago. He laid down one day & never got back up.. We force fed him baby food & pedialyte.. We eventually (my parents and I) had to make the decision to let him cross the rainbow bridge., absolute worst heartbreak ever.. Because he was MINE.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12209688388957191152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-26928652200301369822012-05-21T19:26:48.422-05:002012-05-21T19:26:48.422-05:00still praying for nells!
i love your girls bright ...still praying for nells!<br />i love your girls bright blue shoes. LOVE!<br />hang in there friend. sending you lots and lots of hugs OOO!!!<br />love you.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08445855338602891022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-12899799919135566662012-05-21T19:07:18.852-05:002012-05-21T19:07:18.852-05:00your daughter is GORGEOUS!!! she looks just like y...your daughter is GORGEOUS!!! she looks just like you! ;) both pretty. <3 and you KNOW I'll be praying for Nells.. allllllllllll the time!!<br /><br />x.Elishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366115802751738625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055985957805570070.post-29602801803916512982012-05-21T18:53:44.579-05:002012-05-21T18:53:44.579-05:00The beginning of this post scared me- I am soooo g...The beginning of this post scared me- I am soooo glad Nells is ok. What a horrible expreience. I am sorry you had to go through that. On a happy note, your daughter looked so beautiful and I LOVE her dress--pure magic :-)Rebecca Palm* Gallimaufry Photography*https://www.blogger.com/profile/16066990546684426695noreply@blogger.com