tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post775608296011141294..comments2023-10-22T05:42:39.620-07:00Comments on Author Angela Hayes: Thankful Author 2017- Barbara BettisAuthor Angela Hayeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00720233668676486837noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-7486189194807659122017-11-15T22:52:17.321-08:002017-11-15T22:52:17.321-08:00I've really enjoyed being here today. Thanks t...I've really enjoyed being here today. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and thank you, Angela, for hosting this lovely theme. I'm thankful for all of you!!Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-23485983027403192382017-11-15T22:51:04.257-08:002017-11-15T22:51:04.257-08:00Thanks, C.B. Yes, it's an interesting family, ...Thanks, C.B. Yes, it's an interesting family, all right LOL. Thanks for stopping by--and Happy Thanksgiving to you :) Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-52057807648885299462017-11-15T22:49:15.319-08:002017-11-15T22:49:15.319-08:00Lin, your private FB a great idea. The age differe...Lin, your private FB a great idea. The age difference with your youngest sister sounds like mine with my sister. Even though we saw little of each other as she was growing up, we've become good friends and I value that relationship. Thanks for being here :)Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-44526114323785396852017-11-15T22:46:11.217-08:002017-11-15T22:46:11.217-08:00Hi Laura! So good to see you :) True about distanc...Hi Laura! So good to see you :) True about distance--sometimes we can live just across town and be farther from someone than across state! Happy holidays to you :)Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-65878724471468993312017-11-15T22:45:42.731-08:002017-11-15T22:45:42.731-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-54584255955959066372017-11-15T22:43:42.461-08:002017-11-15T22:43:42.461-08:00Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Mary. And yes, cal...Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Mary. And yes, call your brothers and sisters. Time has such a way of slipping by! (thanks for the kind words on my stories!! :) )Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-64131085447967717602017-11-15T22:42:45.615-08:002017-11-15T22:42:45.615-08:00I'm so glad you and your siblings reconnect to...I'm so glad you and your siblings reconnect too, but I hate that it took illness to do it! And thank you for your kind words--and support!!!--for my book:)Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-26666508563448033582017-11-15T22:41:34.912-08:002017-11-15T22:41:34.912-08:00Thank you Charlotte. Isn't it odd the way thin...Thank you Charlotte. Isn't it odd the way things turn out? Happy Thanksgiving to you too!Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-35758159209233720622017-11-15T16:02:12.932-08:002017-11-15T16:02:12.932-08:00You have an interesting family. I'm glad you w...You have an interesting family. I'm glad you were able to reconnect. Happy Thanksgiving.CB Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09365788411598009246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-65795039742895852242017-11-15T12:51:33.036-08:002017-11-15T12:51:33.036-08:00I too have a spread out family, one of which is a ...I too have a spread out family, one of which is a much younger sister(13 years). Although face book is a huge time drain I have found a grouping we created on messenger for just us three girls to really helps us keep in touch. All the best to you all.Lin Weichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04803311346921628307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-44021077662557955232017-11-15T10:44:39.175-08:002017-11-15T10:44:39.175-08:00Barb, Lovely post! Just goes to show that time and...Barb, Lovely post! Just goes to show that time and distance can't destroy ties of the blood. Have a wonderful holiday season, my friend!Laura Stricklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07602797049933793628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-59686316429074830052017-11-15T07:47:20.589-08:002017-11-15T07:47:20.589-08:00Oh, Barbara, what a beautiful post. I think I need...Oh, Barbara, what a beautiful post. I think I need to call my siblings. I miss them so much! Happy Thanksgiving! Psst...love your stories, too! Mary Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11999861032120466782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-80856752850344234332017-11-15T07:30:24.453-08:002017-11-15T07:30:24.453-08:00Such a touching post. I, too, reconnected with sib...Such a touching post. I, too, reconnected with siblings this past summer. Unfortunately it took a serious illness to break through. But we all agree, there's nothing like family.<br />Best of luck with Lady of the Forest. I LOVED it! (And wrote a review.) Sandy Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12748066605476973495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-84262455283479289802017-11-15T07:22:51.994-08:002017-11-15T07:22:51.994-08:00A beautiful post Barbara. I'm glad you reconne...A beautiful post Barbara. I'm glad you reconnected. Happy Thanksgiving!Charlotteoshayauthor.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994548860606367251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-53967172396492580442017-11-15T07:17:43.732-08:002017-11-15T07:17:43.732-08:00Thanks, Judith. I'm so glad you have a great b...Thanks, Judith. I'm so glad you have a great bond with your brothers. Several years ago, my sister offered to help me move--and we laughed that we could do anything the guys could do--it just took us longer. Much longer :) Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-72496006424586528882017-11-15T07:12:55.219-08:002017-11-15T07:12:55.219-08:00What a joy "Filled" place that must be, ...What a joy "Filled" place that must be, Debra. Siblings--and their families--are invaluable!<br />Barbara Bettishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540961829243251471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-45279028931437792202017-11-15T05:43:22.233-08:002017-11-15T05:43:22.233-08:00Great post, Barbara! So glad you reconnected with...Great post, Barbara! So glad you reconnected with your siblings. I have two brothers, and over the years, their support has been invaluable. As always, wishing you the best!Judith Sterlinghttp://judithmarshallauthor.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8473586349142109609.post-9809486496641211892017-11-15T05:41:29.552-08:002017-11-15T05:41:29.552-08:00How wonderful you were able to reconnect and form ...How wonderful you were able to reconnect and form new bonds with your siblings. My hubby comes from a family of four siblings, and some of the best times we have are when we're all together (There are 17 of us now.) laughing and loving on each other.Debra St. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07154130275058459169noreply@blogger.com