tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post2989144044635360168..comments2023-08-25T18:09:09.834-07:00Comments on Wrote By Rote: Secret Sister Strategy (Lost & Found: Valentine's Edition)Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-41801573850350693342016-02-12T13:45:55.043-08:002016-02-12T13:45:55.043-08:00Sandra, without a bit of pain in life we probably ...Sandra, without a bit of pain in life we probably wouldn't appreciate the good times as much.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-80119532085381677572016-02-12T13:34:48.074-08:002016-02-12T13:34:48.074-08:00What a wonderful story. It seems like we always h...What a wonderful story. It seems like we always have to go through the fire to get where we need to be.Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-89176286179967957432016-02-03T15:31:48.839-08:002016-02-03T15:31:48.839-08:00Susan, I'd have to add more to the story to ma...Susan, I'd have to add more to the story to make it a movie. Maybe a good car chase? I think we did our daughters a favor by getting married--we gave them a two parent household and a greater sense of stability and normalcy.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-73179018983203344432016-02-03T15:29:44.213-08:002016-02-03T15:29:44.213-08:00Elizabeth, hopefully we'll stay in good enough...Elizabeth, hopefully we'll stay in good enough shape to keep traveling a lot--as long as the finances hope up.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-40859875237877830592016-02-03T14:32:09.999-08:002016-02-03T14:32:09.999-08:00What a wonderful story! It should be a movie... (T...What a wonderful story! It should be a movie... (Tom Hanks could play you?) Your daughters did you a wonderful favor. I hope you send them each a bouquet of flowers on your wedding anniversary each year. :)Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-41224369974325536702016-02-03T10:38:44.898-08:002016-02-03T10:38:44.898-08:00That is the best story ever. I'm sure you'...That is the best story ever. I'm sure you'll find ways to keep each other company in Betty's retirement!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-85812048787053568712016-02-02T21:10:22.197-08:002016-02-02T21:10:22.197-08:00Thanks for reading, Heather.
LeeThanks for reading, Heather.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-25241059941576602752016-02-02T19:58:34.553-08:002016-02-02T19:58:34.553-08:00And now they are blessing us with grandkids and fa...And now they are blessing us with grandkids and families. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-39305748027217646282016-02-02T17:29:28.931-08:002016-02-02T17:29:28.931-08:00Love. Love. Love! This story!
HeatherLove. Love. Love! This story!<br /><br />HeatherHeather M. Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232419331422866247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-85700049130401971572016-02-01T16:54:30.487-08:002016-02-01T16:54:30.487-08:00A truly lovely story of love found. It's wonde...A truly lovely story of love found. It's wonderful that you're so happy! Your daughters are a wonderful blessing!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-11716818690576249772016-02-01T12:49:24.973-08:002016-02-01T12:49:24.973-08:00Michele, I agree that there was a greater power at...Michele, I agree that there was a greater power at work in this relationship. Now my wife and I continue to grow together and life is very nice.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-74470358552717306772016-02-01T12:48:20.282-08:002016-02-01T12:48:20.282-08:00Crystal, it was a good plan I think and the timing...Crystal, it was a good plan I think and the timing was just right.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-79252629827597261242016-02-01T12:47:52.364-08:002016-02-01T12:47:52.364-08:00Tamara, I must admit we do have smart daughters wh...Tamara, I must admit we do have smart daughters who are now doing quite well in very different ways from each other.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-19328423888585096782016-02-01T12:47:01.762-08:002016-02-01T12:47:01.762-08:00Mary, my wife and I have been good for each other....Mary, my wife and I have been good for each other. We are so different in so many ways and yet have a common goal that keeps us moving forward together. <br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-68124723217258719682016-02-01T12:45:31.420-08:002016-02-01T12:45:31.420-08:00Pat, now if only after my wife retires we can figu...Pat, now if only after my wife retires we can figure a way for us and all of our girls and their families to move closer together. We miss our grandkids--and our daughters too!<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-63040758413573792912016-02-01T12:40:21.240-08:002016-02-01T12:40:21.240-08:00What a fabulous love story!! I can just hear the g...What a fabulous love story!! I can just hear the girls' giggles as they plotted and schemed to have you and Betty meet. I could see this being a book or a movie even. <br />I think the Angels worked through your daughters to facilitate that meeting that would be the beginning of a new and exciting life. <br />Great story Lee. Thanks for sharing. And thanks for this fun bloghop!<br /><br />Michele at <a href="http://angelsbark.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Angels Bark</a> Michele at Angels Bark https://www.blogger.com/profile/15891713963440451090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-84455724968493945192016-02-01T11:19:13.330-08:002016-02-01T11:19:13.330-08:00Seriously? The girl's scheming worked? Now tha...Seriously? The girl's scheming worked? Now that is epic.Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-40055049843094508322016-02-01T06:03:37.156-08:002016-02-01T06:03:37.156-08:00This story reminded me of The Parent Trap as well....This story reminded me of The Parent Trap as well. What smart daughters you have!Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-13813004671314685712016-02-01T05:19:04.616-08:002016-02-01T05:19:04.616-08:00What a wonderful story, Arlee. It's like the &...What a wonderful story, Arlee. It's like the "Parent Trap," only a little different. I'm so glad you found someone who fills that emptiness and that you are growing together and formed a new family.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.playoffthepage.com" rel="nofollow">Play off the Page</a><br /><br />Mary Aalgaardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10089502829581772836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-1813653752750349412016-02-01T05:00:51.197-08:002016-02-01T05:00:51.197-08:00Hi Lee,
Thanks for sharing a beautiful story. Isn&...Hi Lee,<br />Thanks for sharing a beautiful story. Isn't it amazing how kids can be a catalyst for a new beginning in a relationship? Their own desires are sometime an extension of what we feel but are afraid to act upon. <br />All the best for the next nineteen years and more. <br />Shalom,<br />PatriciaPat Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204650731843984192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-21447745067056898852016-01-31T14:01:54.405-08:002016-01-31T14:01:54.405-08:00CW, if you'd had daughters like that when you ...CW, if you'd had daughters like that when you were in high school that would have added a whole new dimension to the story along with a unique set of problems for you.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-860880241408741842016-01-31T14:00:54.160-08:002016-01-31T14:00:54.160-08:00Kelly, I'm biased, but I agree about the wonde...Kelly, I'm biased, but I agree about the wonderfulness of my daughters.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-63841716698429795082016-01-31T14:00:13.167-08:002016-01-31T14:00:13.167-08:00Guilie, I think there will be a wide variety of ve...Guilie, I think there will be a wide variety of very good stories. Thanks for helping to put <i>Lost & Found</i> together.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-14860555837514936492016-01-31T13:59:02.989-08:002016-01-31T13:59:02.989-08:00Patricia, our girls are pretty smart young ladies ...Patricia, our girls are pretty smart young ladies and now doing well for themselves.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5889973587380183147.post-65918974208031832062016-01-31T13:58:27.426-08:002016-01-31T13:58:27.426-08:00Hilary, I think they're all very happy with th...Hilary, I think they're all very happy with the outcome of this story.<br /><br />Lee<br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.com