tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post6288959653446553249..comments2023-07-03T03:01:50.365-05:00Comments on .Lilac Lane Cottage: Sad News and a re-postMaura @ Kisiwa Creek Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992187526413563417noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-41572844342995154232011-03-20T22:55:10.338-05:002011-03-20T22:55:10.338-05:00Maura, I feel terrible. I somehow missed this post...Maura, I feel terrible. I somehow missed this post and visiting your blog tonight found it. I am so sorry about the loss of your step-mother and I know she meant a great deal to you. I read the story of your sister and how you came to meet. Oh my-those are the stories you read about. Oprah Winfrey just had a similar experience I believe. How wonderful that you found each other. Thank you for sharing this with us. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. <br />Sending you hugs and support from WV, <br />MMVerde Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08551515900687338284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-52047310827116937012011-03-17T21:50:19.743-05:002011-03-17T21:50:19.743-05:00So sorry about your loss. Your post about meeting ...So sorry about your loss. Your post about meeting your sister is just beautiful!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556185668532650871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-3374903221783244182011-03-14T18:15:41.291-05:002011-03-14T18:15:41.291-05:00Maura, what a touching story. I wish you comfort a...Maura, what a touching story. I wish you comfort and healing with the passing of your dear mom. May she rest in peace.<br /><br />I wanted to let you know about a wonderful Antique Market that takes place in the spring and again in the fall. You may have already heard about it but I think from following your blog you would love it. It is this Sunday, March 20th from 10:00 to 4:00 at the Extension Center in Wichita, 21st Street and N Ridge RD. It is called Unique Antique and the booths are decorated so darn cute. Have a great week.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-56205973942343945682011-03-14T09:29:52.421-05:002011-03-14T09:29:52.421-05:00Maura I don't know how I missed this. I just r...Maura I don't know how I missed this. I just read it in someone's comment on your new post. I am so sorry about your Step Mom.<br /><br />I loved the story of you and your sister the first time I read it and I love it again this morning. It is a wonderful story of hope and family and love!Rural Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732196758829385989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-53590099704140567942011-03-13T14:25:33.606-05:002011-03-13T14:25:33.606-05:00Dearest Maura,
I am just now catching up on blogs ...Dearest Maura,<br />I am just now catching up on blogs from this last week, and am so saddened to read of your step-mum's passing.<br />Such a great loss, her memories will always hold a special place in your heart, each day reach for them for comfort.<br />Hugs friend,<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-58106604751250883392011-03-11T19:33:54.952-06:002011-03-11T19:33:54.952-06:00What a moving and wonderful story.
I too have a ...What a moving and wonderful story. <br /><br />I too have a "bio blended family." I met my three half sisters after 36 years of living as an only child. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing. I find myself (blessedly) often now having to explain to new friends how I can say "I was an only child" in one conversation and then mention "my sister" in another. <br /><br />I look forward to following your gorgeous - and poignant - blog.Kymberly Foster Seabolthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09354382649584069679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-83303745313365180092011-03-11T18:12:40.217-06:002011-03-11T18:12:40.217-06:00I am sorry to hear of your step mother's passi...I am sorry to hear of your step mother's passing. Wishing you comfort soon.<br />What an enthralling story - and the music to go with it.<br />With new technology maybe you can connect and video chat with your sister now and then.<br />My sister only lives one state away and we don't get to visit as often as I would like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-27998439286951829272011-03-11T16:37:14.754-06:002011-03-11T16:37:14.754-06:00Maura, I am so sorry to hear of your step-mom'...Maura, I am so sorry to hear of your step-mom's passing. I understand how this must be a very difficult time for your family right now. I'm sure you take great comfort in knowing that she and your dad are together again. <br /><br />I remember reading this post about your sister last year and re-reading it again still made me cry again. What a beautiful story. I had several aunts and uncles that I never knew growing up, 6 of them! It was an overwhelming feeling to meet them all. Good but still strange and a bit of loss for all the years lost. I'm so glad you and your sister found each other.<br /><br />Take care of yourself Maura. You'll know when it feels right to return to blogging and we'll be here. : )<br /><br />Hugs ~Andrea~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15451777566497814274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-16192291445205744602011-03-11T16:11:00.668-06:002011-03-11T16:11:00.668-06:00Thinking of you on those sad days.Thinking of you on those sad days.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371884515613303453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-25095237966872797792011-01-23T14:09:19.837-06:002011-01-23T14:09:19.837-06:00Now I have tears - what a heartwarming story of yo...Now I have tears - what a heartwarming story of you and your sister. I can't really relate except that my daughter didn't meet her birth father until she was 27. We all have a story, don't we? I'm having fun looking at your blog! :)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-79004154981235550722010-11-17T16:27:42.730-06:002010-11-17T16:27:42.730-06:00Very touching Maura! I'm so glad you two found...Very touching Maura! I'm so glad you two found each other.Missouri Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00651682963765975404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-41691545690147491382010-03-01T11:59:16.171-06:002010-03-01T11:59:16.171-06:00Hello Liz..nice to 'meet' you! I'm gla...Hello Liz..nice to 'meet' you! I'm glad you're enjoying my blog...I'm having fun doing it but it's a real learning experience. I'm not very good with computer stuff unfortnately. I hope you keep working towards your dream of living in the country one day. I really believe that if a person keeps that thought and works towards it...it will happen eventually. You might end up with something that needs some work but then it makes it even more special because you did yourself..you made your imprint on it. We have so much work to do outside it's hard to know where to start but hey..we're having fun and that's all thats important. Hang in there! Have a great day.<br />MauraMaura @ Kisiwa Creek Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992187526413563417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-59379096947812714652010-03-01T10:38:03.128-06:002010-03-01T10:38:03.128-06:00Hello! I have just discovered your blog from Cath...Hello! I have just discovered your blog from Catherine's blog. I am so happy I did! Your stories are fascinating. I especially love your adventure of moving to the country and setting up a cozy cottage and love the story of your Shep finding you. It is a dream of mine to move to the country too, so I so look forward to read of your further adventures. Have a great week! TwylaTwyla and Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04728570822318577034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-14140830211283169882010-03-01T08:02:12.329-06:002010-03-01T08:02:12.329-06:00All my life I have desired a sister. You are so lu...All my life I have desired a sister. You are so lucky. Go see her in England. Do sister things! <br /><br />I am enjoying your blog. My husband and I would love to have a little home on a piece of property somewhere. It is our dream to. I hope you will come by and say hi. <br /><br />~LizAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02972097935004547969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-83433604844294141162010-02-28T21:32:17.525-06:002010-02-28T21:32:17.525-06:00Hello Catherine and Maureen, so nice to see you he...Hello Catherine and Maureen, so nice to see you here! Catherine my sister lives in England...a long way from Kansas. I have seen Jan 5 times since she found me in 91 but even though we have missed most of our lives together we make up for it with quality time. I haven't seen her since I went to England in 99...I think we're due for a visit don't you?! Maybe one day soon. Take care. MauraMaura @ Kisiwa Creek Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10992187526413563417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-20596094882778570542010-02-28T19:45:28.056-06:002010-02-28T19:45:28.056-06:00What a heart warming story. Thank God you finally...What a heart warming story. Thank God you finally were able to get together. Such an incredible series of events, but the ending so wonderful. <br />MaureenCelestial Charmshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09254781524622723594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5672117109679216195.post-43320380475086783232010-02-28T16:43:59.911-06:002010-02-28T16:43:59.911-06:00IT's a very moving story.Where is your sister ...IT's a very moving story.Where is your sister now? no too far from you? During the war lots of stories like yours happened in Normandy. People being separated, but you have been lucky to find the rest of your family, i think i understand what you mean by feeling complete. Without knowing, something was missing to you...Love CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01371884515613303453noreply@blogger.com