tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post2976723288230606830..comments2023-10-29T07:24:49.468-05:00Comments on LouCeeL: Happy Birthday, MarinesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13024392628362568010noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-42867167277991713602008-11-13T13:29:00.000-06:002008-11-13T13:29:00.000-06:00Everything happens for a reason. It has been my m...Everything happens for a reason. It has been my motto for a couple years now. I have to remind myself sometimes, of course, but it is something I firmly believe. Even the bad and stupid things have their place, their lesson, their value.<BR/><BR/>I really do need to come here more often :)Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14187089876317175889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-11426828373968047352008-11-12T08:13:00.000-06:002008-11-12T08:13:00.000-06:00No, you can't save everyone, but you can be the go...No, you can't save everyone, but you can be the good they had if only for a while. I am praying for beany...Crimzen Creativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04666225868450577918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-85168030363921524442008-11-11T23:36:00.000-06:002008-11-11T23:36:00.000-06:00Great post. Very moving!Great post. Very moving!Colleen Oakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548749077604704648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-44889181152615332382008-11-11T23:32:00.000-06:002008-11-11T23:32:00.000-06:00I love that you've been to Vancouver and thought i...I love that you've been to Vancouver and thought it was small and quiet :)<BR/><BR/>You should come back for a visit!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492761626352593047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-5759061298449771112008-11-11T02:23:00.000-06:002008-11-11T02:23:00.000-06:00:D :D :D:D :D :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-37644614178328920902008-11-10T23:08:00.000-06:002008-11-10T23:08:00.000-06:00Tomorrow is Remembrance Day here in Canada.Tomorrow is Remembrance Day here in Canada.Eve Greyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15077634478375543118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-10712423573787817392008-11-10T23:06:00.000-06:002008-11-10T23:06:00.000-06:00So well put.I was thinking of Beany today and wond...So well put.<BR/><BR/>I was thinking of Beany today and wondered if anything had changed. Now I know to send more prayers.Hyphen Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10129843526632243730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-69426324755570592432008-11-10T22:26:00.000-06:002008-11-10T22:26:00.000-06:00A puppeteer! Lou, you continue to amaze me with al...A puppeteer! Lou, you continue to amaze me with all your talents!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724228599717695914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-86550793667052333642008-11-10T21:30:00.000-06:002008-11-10T21:30:00.000-06:00"if you're happy where you are, now, why would you..."if you're happy where you are, now, why would you want to change anything that got you to where you are? " So profound. That is something I'm still working on. <BR/><BR/>I loved reading this about you. San Diego, eh? I lived pretty close to the marine base there. Of course, it was years after you were there.Momisodeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06752015177628948631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-34517373101313089532008-11-10T19:44:00.000-06:002008-11-10T19:44:00.000-06:00Great Post Lou. You know there's an old saying tha...Great Post Lou. You know there's an old saying that we 'only learn' from our mistakes. <BR/><BR/>My prayers are with Beany.<BR/>VikkiVikki Northhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00843590983216729306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-84305233482756532302008-11-10T19:09:00.000-06:002008-11-10T19:09:00.000-06:00Lou, you've traded the scared, skinny kid for wisd...Lou, you've traded the scared, skinny kid for wisdom and experience! I was married in 66 and my husband Bobby was sent off to THAT war. He eventually was killed by it.<BR/><BR/>I made a replica dress uniform and a dyed to match ballgown circa 1879 for the 225th anniversary of the Corps. Made me think of all the battles the Marines have been in since 1779.<BR/><BR/>Prayers for Beany. Hope the Police are involved and have some leads.<BR/><BR/>Dqueenlint1https://www.blogger.com/profile/09982792855408974898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-68545314574534967692008-11-10T17:58:00.000-06:002008-11-10T17:58:00.000-06:00Lou ~ you have had such an interesting life!I feel...Lou ~ you have had such an interesting life!<BR/>I feel sure we are guided down each path for a reason - and try and go with the flow as it usually works out for the best.<BR/>As it has for you!<BR/>Personally I hate regretting anything - it's a real bug bear of mine, but there are always a few things....<BR/><BR/>Praying for Beany...<BR/><BR/>G<BR/>xxMyst_72https://www.blogger.com/profile/01670435027908994101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-6441747108490299302008-11-10T17:19:00.000-06:002008-11-10T17:19:00.000-06:00Shadow: mind? Not at all. I am flattered.Jientje...Shadow: mind? Not at all. I am flattered.<BR/><BR/>Jientje: Things were so much simpler then.<BR/><BR/>Tash: No, you can't save everyone. But you must save some.<BR/><BR/>Patsy: The longer I live the more I see we all lead very similar lives - it's just that the view is different.<BR/><BR/>Christy: It's not the regrets you get 'cured' of - it's how you learn to deal with them.<BR/><BR/>Loraine: Great minds run together.<BR/><BR/>Moneythoughts: I didn't paint anything I was happy with, over the weekend. Which only means I'm not done yet.<BR/><BR/>Ash: Regretting is okay - it's just understanding that whatever you regret is part of what got you here - to where you are.<BR/><BR/>Cathy: You would be surprised at some of the things I've done.<BR/><BR/>Hockeychic: Perfect .. and exactly.<BR/><BR/>Maggies Mind: You are one for whom I would think the message is very strong. I read your Haiku and I know you did some hard things when you were young. I am so glad you've not let those things eat you up - you are such a fabulous person and you are what you are because of each and every one of those experiences.<BR/><BR/>And I, too, worry about Beany.<BR/><BR/>Ayewonder: Till the day I die, Mike. Till the day I die.<BR/><BR/>Nicole: I didn't know your husband was in the Marines - but then, I had almost forgotten he's American.<BR/><BR/>Employee: Exactly. you get it.<BR/><BR/>Joyce-Anne: That's one way to do it - try to do the best you can each step of the way. Even when life offers you Sophie's Choice.<BR/><BR/>Jennifer: I have missed you terribly, as well. Welcome back - and I hope you will be deliriously happy in your new home - right after you get that flea problem taken care of.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13024392628362568010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-65745097539615456222008-11-10T15:50:00.000-06:002008-11-10T15:50:00.000-06:00i love your life's stories. you are amazing, and I...i love your life's stories. you are amazing, and I know this... but every time i read another one of your stories, i am dazzled all over again!! <BR/><BR/>i love that you were in the marines, and I love that you were in a puppet show... just as much. :)<BR/><BR/>well rounded is something we could also call you. <BR/><BR/>and you are right. things do happen for a reason. i believe that will i have. and i have all i have b/c that is true. <BR/><BR/>i'm off to read more to find out who beany is... i'm sorry they are missing and i will say a prayer. <BR/><BR/>missed you and so happy to be back to stalk you. <BR/><BR/>xoxoxox lots of love.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273782359824312027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-12102963439855385882008-11-10T15:48:00.000-06:002008-11-10T15:48:00.000-06:00LOU!!! IT IS FINALLYMONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!yay!!...LOU!!! <BR/><BR/><BR/>IT <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>IS <BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>FINALLY<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>yay!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>xoxoxoJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273782359824312027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-35582460736129809402008-11-10T13:56:00.000-06:002008-11-10T13:56:00.000-06:00I try to live my life without regret. I try hold ...I try to live my life without regret. I try hold firm to the decisions I've made and reassure myself it was the right choice to make at the time. Btw, this is not always easy for me to do.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, thank you for your service to our Country. My brother-in-law is going back to Kuwait this December. He's a career army man and has a few more years to go before he can retire with a full pension.<BR/><BR/>Still hoping and praying for Beany and her family. I check her blog everyday.Joyce-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833330034225455578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-42570188702426470762008-11-10T13:49:00.000-06:002008-11-10T13:49:00.000-06:00I don't look at certain times in my life as regret...I don't look at certain times in my life as regrets or mistakes, but more as stepping stones. I wouldn't have the life I have now if I had done anything differently.Expat No. 3699https://www.blogger.com/profile/13023652840187420920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-55326347695030851742008-11-10T13:45:00.000-06:002008-11-10T13:45:00.000-06:00Happy birthday, Marines.May the ones out there now...Happy birthday, Marines.<BR/>May the ones out there now, stay safe!<BR/>Hubby has been one too, years back (Panama).<BR/><BR/>He didn't go to the Puppet show then. Couldn't imagine that :D<BR/>Can hardly imagine you there, then again, I guess I can :)<BR/>Especially in Pinocchio.<BR/><BR/>Regrets. I don't call it regrets. What if's. But that doesn't last long (at least not any more / not often). I am where I am and happy at that.<BR/>Like you say, things happen for a reason!<BR/><BR/>I hope, Beany is safe :(!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-32118285156111547162008-11-10T12:31:00.000-06:002008-11-10T12:31:00.000-06:00Thank you for serving, Lou. You've had a life rich...Thank you for serving, Lou. You've had a life rich with experiences and they are all so different. Keep creating them.www.ayewonder.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00117421315746830053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-24660708496383904722008-11-10T12:13:00.000-06:002008-11-10T12:13:00.000-06:00Thank you for your service, Lou! There is somethin...Thank you for your service, Lou! There is something wrong with coming back from serving and not being old enough to be served a drink.<BR/><BR/>Even if some things are painful to look back upon knowing that I made decisions I would not have made today, I also wouldn't change much, I don't think, because I do like where I am. <BR/><BR/>So scared still for Beany. I hadn't been one of her readers, but I always saw her around and have been staying updated and hoping she is safe and warm somewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-39940889416578162572008-11-10T11:40:00.000-06:002008-11-10T11:40:00.000-06:00Your last paragraph resonates very strongly for me...Your last paragraph resonates very strongly for me today.<BR/><BR/>Very well written and so true. It helped me let go of a lot of my past that I'm not proud of when I realized that I like the person I am today and I would not be that person if it weren't for those experiences.hockeychichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166959347224883175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-27964403108758280732008-11-10T09:44:00.000-06:002008-11-10T09:44:00.000-06:00I've learned to try to make the best of everything...I've learned to try to make the best of everything that's happened to me. <BR/><BR/>When you started talking about being a Marine, I never expected that you'd be a puppeteer afterward--that's cool.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271747321727525066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-41794420065242608452008-11-10T09:36:00.000-06:002008-11-10T09:36:00.000-06:00Who we are now has everything to do with the exper...Who we are now has everything to do with the experiences we've had. <BR/><BR/>Regret nothing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-42522196534801086352008-11-10T08:46:00.000-06:002008-11-10T08:46:00.000-06:00OK Marine, what happened to the painting? Did you...OK Marine, what happened to the painting? Did you finish it? Are you going to post it later?<BR/><BR/>I got out of the army in September '66 and went back to school. I am happy I served.moneythoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08462893426608294171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5969775012135767870.post-81448284631640659662008-11-10T07:50:00.000-06:002008-11-10T07:50:00.000-06:00Part of your blog today is strangely similar to pa...Part of your blog today is strangely similar to part of mine...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com