tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post7408438771930262339..comments2024-03-26T02:10:41.394-07:00Comments on Ash Tree Cottage: Funeral Plans? Not Yet!Susan Freemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-65218393048947153852014-11-12T07:24:00.372-08:002014-11-12T07:24:00.372-08:00The stark reality of death is just so freaky! We a...The stark reality of death is just so freaky! We all know it's coming at some point, but we don't want to think about it for fear of hastening its arrival. I feel ya there! When my Daddy died last year, my Mom immediately started stepping up plans for her own demise so that my sister and I would not be "burdened" with all that comes with it. While I'm glad she has done that, I have to say it has been emotionally devastating. Just this morning I started crying at the thought of losing my Mom. I just don't know what I would do in this world without her. Death is a tough, tough reality to face. Putting of the planning is probably better for the psyche!<br /><br />I'm glad to see you've uncovered another side of you that has been buried deep. I'm looking forward to seeing what the new tone of your blog might be. We have to be, above all else, true to ourselves. That truth may change with each passing year, but whatever and whoever we are, it's imperative that we live that truth. Good for you!!!<br /><br />Have a a wonderful Wednesday. Susan!Alycia Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14690591304562176674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-49031472282039612782014-11-11T12:19:06.999-08:002014-11-11T12:19:06.999-08:00You are going to FBG??? I was just there. You wi...You are going to FBG??? I was just there. You will enjoy my latest post about some of the cottages there. Oh how I love that town! Such a charming place and so much fun too. We went to the Hill Top Cafe for the Big Band Bash. We had a great time.Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-11969037479925343592014-11-11T12:17:11.669-08:002014-11-11T12:17:11.669-08:00Thank you Laura! May I bring you along with me?Thank you Laura! May I bring you along with me?Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-22130731719674961972014-11-11T11:50:56.715-08:002014-11-11T11:50:56.715-08:00Be true to yourself....that is the only way to go....Be true to yourself....that is the only way to go....<br />We will be right here to see what the next chapter brings!<br />Except for this weekend when WE are sneaking off to Freds'burg...YAAAAYYYYY I am SO ready for a few days to loaf and check out the junk shops!!!<br />Blessings to you,<br />JJaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140775009986030091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-70908500162248787712014-11-11T10:32:47.955-08:002014-11-11T10:32:47.955-08:00Being true to our authentic self is one of the mos...Being true to our authentic self is one of the most important things that we can do. I am so happy to hear that you are venturing out in a new direction. Looking forward to see where your journey takes you. xo LauraSImple and Serene Livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08390085017238133076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-79911080266153695722014-11-11T09:46:49.684-08:002014-11-11T09:46:49.684-08:00Thank you Sharon! Yes, there have been some stres...Thank you Sharon! Yes, there have been some stressful changes this past year. I have realized how precious each moment is and why it's so important to be true to oneself.Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-56556662883929510452014-11-11T07:50:49.571-08:002014-11-11T07:50:49.571-08:00I know it has been a difficult transition for you,...I know it has been a difficult transition for you, first moving to Texas, then losing your mother, but I think you are on the right track. Sometimes it is hard to get "planted" in a new place. I'm glad you were able to enjoy the beautiful hill country. My husband and I live in Dallas and try to make frequent trips there. Our oldest son lives in Austin. I pray your new endeavors will be just the ticket for you. <br />Welcome to Texas!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15240934178075503952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-36672266460678792812014-11-10T20:21:18.347-08:002014-11-10T20:21:18.347-08:00I know it ~ bad timing on their part. I bounced b...I know it ~ bad timing on their part. I bounced back from the shock and had a good long giggle about it :-)Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-19685003541088796992014-11-10T20:19:57.961-08:002014-11-10T20:19:57.961-08:00It's so important to make the most of each mom...It's so important to make the most of each moment. It's something we all say, yet it is often what we forget to do. Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-69851620469764033372014-11-10T20:18:31.482-08:002014-11-10T20:18:31.482-08:00I'm planning to stick around for quite a long ...I'm planning to stick around for quite a long while. Make sure you come to visit me more than once! Can hardly wait!!Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-61631189656258265192014-11-10T20:17:15.209-08:002014-11-10T20:17:15.209-08:00I am becoming more and more like my grandmother. ...I am becoming more and more like my grandmother. She liked milk glass too.Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-91559652391360656012014-11-10T20:16:20.052-08:002014-11-10T20:16:20.052-08:00We live in a crazy world Brenda :-)We live in a crazy world Brenda :-)Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-53840970021688538672014-11-10T20:15:52.652-08:002014-11-10T20:15:52.652-08:00My funeral is the last thing on my mind. What a m...My funeral is the last thing on my mind. What a minute is that a pun???Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-5648199671191152032014-11-10T20:13:10.069-08:002014-11-10T20:13:10.069-08:00Yes indeed it is.Yes indeed it is.Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-87586689112822249722014-11-10T20:12:52.203-08:002014-11-10T20:12:52.203-08:00So pretty up there. We drove over to Ingram, just...So pretty up there. We drove over to Ingram, just outside of Kerrville to visit Rio Vista, David's boyhood camp. Still there and still wonderful.Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-76202515381597828442014-11-10T20:11:21.847-08:002014-11-10T20:11:21.847-08:00Following your heart is the best thing you can do....Following your heart is the best thing you can do.Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-90398032900788194232014-11-10T20:10:36.924-08:002014-11-10T20:10:36.924-08:00That phone call spooked me for a bit and then I ju...That phone call spooked me for a bit and then I just decided to look at it as insensitive marketing ;-)<br />Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-15351219128386439112014-11-10T20:09:12.876-08:002014-11-10T20:09:12.876-08:00It seems we do like the same things!It seems we do like the same things!Susan Freemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04323206599839838089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-19526529453349934162014-11-10T19:44:53.940-08:002014-11-10T19:44:53.940-08:00WHAT?..?? You're taking some time to yourself ...WHAT?..?? You're taking some time to yourself to reflect on which direction to take at this point in your life...and the funeral home calls asking you to make your final arrangements? REALLY.?? SHUT THE BACK DOOR!! Some days you win .... and some days you lose...Jenny S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03215140632305122541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-8142874906260170272014-11-10T19:19:27.071-08:002014-11-10T19:19:27.071-08:00My son and I have discussed death and he wants to ...My son and I have discussed death and he wants to die before me. Said he couldn't live without me. So we have made an agreement. If it's left up to us he will die first, then me. <br /><br />Glad you got some time to get away and think. I spent a lot of time alone while I was on vacation. Got me thinking about the direction I needed to go these next 2 years. I'm thinking and making plans...2 Dogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304946822134166498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-83590447778079265992014-11-10T17:33:25.279-08:002014-11-10T17:33:25.279-08:00Susan, from a lawyers stand point, planning your e...Susan, from a lawyers stand point, planning your estate is the sensible thing to do. From a funeral home's stand point, it is all about making money. How dare them. I am so glad you are not leaving this earth yet. I need to come and visit you. It's on my bucket list ( no pun intended). Just enjoy each day to the fullest ~ live, love and laugh. Feel the joy each day brings. xoVintage Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02180199884623441185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-36916584750438801092014-11-10T17:06:52.762-08:002014-11-10T17:06:52.762-08:00Wow I have never heard of a funeral home doing som...Wow I have never heard of a funeral home doing something like that. I bought a little milk glass dish like the one you have pictured<br />when we were antiquing this past weekend :)<br /><a href="http://librarylady64.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Joy @ Books and Life </a>joyh82https://www.blogger.com/profile/17248621810305685309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-48630165680006275832014-11-10T16:45:11.725-08:002014-11-10T16:45:11.725-08:00Now, I'm sorry for cursing, but that's jus...Now, I'm sorry for cursing, but that's just the shits. A funeral home company trying to drum up business. What kind of world do we live in anyway? Jeez.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-25388055597769568952014-11-10T16:06:22.092-08:002014-11-10T16:06:22.092-08:00Love the Hill Country! And I am so glad you are n...Love the Hill Country! And I am so glad you are not planning to die anytime soon. Honestly, that is really insensitive of that callous outfit. Looking forward to seeing what new direction you take your blog.Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06681743103386838795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1112304885994073400.post-1240138030958306712014-11-10T16:04:07.044-08:002014-11-10T16:04:07.044-08:00It's good to step back some times / get a new ...It's good to step back some times / get a new perspective / wait for direction :) Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13091419343402163298noreply@blogger.com