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Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

ECBG — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:47:02 GMT

How are you? I haven't seen you on the boards for several days.

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

SandySparkles — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:08:52 GMT

@ECBG Thank you for your concern!💖 I am well; all things considered.😊 As you know, my dear mother was called to heaven in mid November, and since that time my life has had more peaks and valleys than The Grand Canyon.😄 It requires a great deal of travel, and I am quite busy from dusk til dawn most days.

How have things been in your neck of the woods? Did you fare ok with the recent snow storms? I have a friend on the East Coast who is still without power.😞

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

ECBG — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:13:25 GMT

@SandySparkles

I have continued to keep you in prayer after the loss of your mother. The difficulty of dealing with estate pains when you are still going through the difficulties of grief can be quite daunting.

I hope you will find one little nugget; a bird, a squirrel, a patch of beautiful blue sky to give you a smile every day.

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

SandySparkles — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:27:13 GMT

@ECBG Awww.🥰 Your caring sentiment hugged my soul, and I thank you for it! You hit the nail on the head! I never knew the complexities involved in settling an estate; particularly one as complicated as hers.😐 And yes, the grief overwhelms me at times as I struggle to find joy everyday. Thankfully, it is getting a little easier.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

ECBG — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 18:30:44 GMT

@SandySparkles

I am sure the grief is very, very hard. Just read that writing I sent you, it has helped me so very much.

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SandySparkles — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:06:10 GMT

@ECBG I was overcome with emotion just now as these comforting words tugged at my heart strings.❤ I was especially touched by the words, "wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow". I will strive to embrace them daily, as I am still sorrowful.😐

Although I have not had the wherewithal to visit the boards much as of late, I have been online paying bills this morning and decided to "peek" in and am so glad I did!!! Take great care.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

ECBG — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:11:22 GMT

@SandySparkles

I'm always here Sandy. You may remember that passage from a priest's funeral sermon is available as a framed print. Henry Scott-Holland.

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

Sooner — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:14:24 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
@ECBG Awww.🥰 Your caring sentiment hugged my soul, and I thank you for it! You hit the nail on the head! I never knew the complexities involved in settling an estate; particularly one as complicated as hers.😐 And yes, the grief overwhelms me at times as I struggle to find joy everyday. Thankfully, it is getting a little easier.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles I do feel your pain! Estates and managing affairs for elderly relatives can really take a toll on you! Best wishes and prayers for you and so many facing this.

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BlueFinch — Wed, 02 Feb 2022 20:14:10 GMT

@SandySparkles I totally get your struggles. It's taken forever for me to settle my mom's estate. I'm finally going to list her home this month, after countless setbacks. Every day it's been something else to deal with. It's really aged me.

Just know that your posts are missed on the forums. You throw a special kind of sparkly fairy dust, of optimism and kindness, whenever you post. We can never have enough of that. Hang in there.

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

SandySparkles — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:10:49 GMT

@BlueFinch

@BlueFinch wrote:
@SandySparkles I totally get your struggles. It's taken forever for me to settle my mom's estate. I'm finally going to list her home this month, after countless setbacks. Every day it's been something else to deal with. It's really aged me.

Just know that your posts are missed on the forums. You throw a special kind of sparkly fairy dust, of optimism and kindness, whenever you post. We can never have enough of that. Hang in there.

I am humbled by your uplifting words of support, and cannot THANK you enough! You made my sun shine a little brighter today.🌞😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

SandySparkles — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:19:22 GMT

@Sooner

@Sooner wrote:
@SandySparkles wrote:
@ECBG Awww.🥰 Your caring sentiment hugged my soul, and I thank you for it! You hit the nail on the head! I never knew the complexities involved in settling an estate; particularly one as complicated as hers.😐 And yes, the grief overwhelms me at times as I struggle to find joy everyday. Thankfully, it is getting a little easier.😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖
@SandySparkles I do feel your pain! Estates and managing affairs for elderly relatives can really take a toll on you! Best wishes and prayers for you and so many facing this.

Thank you so much for your well wishes, AND prayers. They are always welcome!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

SandySparkles — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:32:13 GMT

@ECBG

@ECBG wrote:
@SandySparkles

I'm always here Sandy. You may remember that passage from a priest's funeral sermon is available as a framed print. Henry Scott-Holland.

@ECBG Your extension of kindness is SO appreciated! That encouraging sermon has found an indelible place in my heart.❤ I am going to search for the PERFECT print!😊

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

ECBG — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:36:13 GMT

@SandySparkles

I just saw something in my file and thought of you and, lo and behold, there you ARE!!!

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SandySparkles — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:43:16 GMT

@ECBG

@ECBG wrote:
@SandySparkles

I just saw something in my file and thought of you and, lo and behold, there you ARE!!!

I could not help but smile warmly when I saw this post!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

ECBG — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 23:46:39 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
@ECBG
@ECBG wrote:
@SandySparkles

I just saw something in my file and thought of you and, lo and behold, there you ARE!!!

I could not help but smile warmly when I saw this post!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles

This is a little phrase that always runs through my mind, no matter what is going on.

That's how I taught my juniors and seniors. The one I got into Duke, actually had a learning disability!

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

SandySparkles — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:01:51 GMT

@ECBG

@ECBG wrote:
@SandySparkles wrote:
@ECBG
@ECBG wrote:
@SandySparkles

I just saw something in my file and thought of you and, lo and behold, there you ARE!!!

I could not help but smile warmly when I saw this post!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖
@SandySparkles

This is a little phrase that always runs through my mind, no matter what is going on.
That's how I taught my juniors and seniors. The one I got into Duke, actually had a learning disability!

I can certainly uderstand why! It is quite simple; yet quite POWERFUL! I LOVE it!😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

Sooner — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:15:21 GMT

@SandySparkles wrote:
@ECBG
@ECBG wrote:
@SandySparkles wrote:
@ECBG
@ECBG wrote:
@SandySparkles

I just saw something in my file and thought of you and, lo and behold, there you ARE!!!

I could not help but smile warmly when I saw this post!🥰

~~~All we need is LOVE💖
@SandySparkles

This is a little phrase that always runs through my mind, no matter what is going on.
That's how I taught my juniors and seniors. The one I got into Duke, actually had a learning disability!
I can certainly uderstand why! It is quite simple; yet quite POWERFUL! I LOVE it!😁

~~~All we need is LOVE💖

@SandySparkles @ECBG I'll give you a laugh about this picture! I was an angel (no that is not the funny part!) in the church Christmas play when I was about this age. Our mothers got a pattern for a wire frame and cheesecloth or gauze material to put on it for our wings.

Well, my mother, being my mother, put GOLD tinsel rope around the edges and gold glitter sprinkled on the cloth. I was standing there saying "But I don't think they said to do that. . . "

Well, when I went into the holding room for the angels the night of the play the LOOKS I got from the other angels and the "You weren't supposed to do that!" and more comments. . . All from the other angels! Who were REALLY upset!

I tried to blame it on mother but they weren't buying it.

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

ECBG — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:35:19 GMT

@Sooner

WHAT an adorable story! All the little girls trying to make sure they don't disappoint!!!! They've been to the corner before!!!

Re: Calling Sandy Sparkles 2/2/22

Sooner — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 00:47:32 GMT

@ECBG I thought I was gonna get beat up by a bunch of 10 year old girls!!!!

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ECBG — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:15:11 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
@ECBG I thought I was gonna get beat up by a bunch of 10 year old girls!!!!

@Sooner

My goodness! Did you rob their bubblegum????