tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post2126794749308229729..comments2024-03-29T01:06:42.185-04:00Comments on Olive Out: Hold Everything Lightly #7 {A Simple Wedding}Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-32177048433996517212012-05-15T11:02:21.498-04:002012-05-15T11:02:21.498-04:00You so vividly describe this wedding that I could ...You so vividly describe this wedding that I could see it in my mind -- how much we *think* we know at age 18 :)<br /><br />Blessings!<br />GailAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09253567615198041943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-45845986530969131752012-05-01T10:38:49.476-04:002012-05-01T10:38:49.476-04:00I wonder if anyone
truly has a "perfect"...I wonder if anyone<br />truly has a "perfect"<br />wedding day? My<br />own seemed like it<br />in pictures, but my<br />folks were separated<br />at the time and when<br />I look back I remember<br />an undercurrent of<br />sadness. Happily, they<br />are still together, but<br />I wish I could do our<br />big day all over. What<br />a day you had, yet you<br />showed amazing grace<br />and courage for one<br />so young {I was 24 <br />when we wed}. Off to<br />read the next chapter....<br /><br />xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-26063703804580708422012-04-30T18:00:07.433-04:002012-04-30T18:00:07.433-04:00Dear Olive - I missed this episode as I was away, ...Dear Olive - I missed this episode as I was away, but have just caught up with you. Each instalment is a revelation. Sometimes things do go wrong at weddings, but your experience was exceptional. Not only did you mother neglect you, but she then managed to almost spoil your special day. I am hoping soon to read a happy episode, as I know there are better moments coming.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-53123826781501043172012-04-26T15:25:19.203-04:002012-04-26T15:25:19.203-04:00I'd have been running away to my honeymoon so ...I'd have been running away to my honeymoon so fast. That was a rough day for a wedding - your wedding. Thanks for sharing your story Olive. You are a gifted writer too.Becca's Dirthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245107413671341365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-37116086100485468762012-04-26T06:27:55.839-04:002012-04-26T06:27:55.839-04:00Oh my, seems I've missed the first 6 of this s...Oh my, seems I've missed the first 6 of this series and have some catching up to do. You are a wonderful storyteller, I felt like I was right there with you on your wedding day. Poor girl, it WAS a disaster; easy to laugh now but it must have been unbearable that day!Rose @ Confessions of a Curbshopaholichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937964580748244670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-26166596814879235492012-04-25T14:36:17.774-04:002012-04-25T14:36:17.774-04:00You paint such a vivid picture with your words.You paint such a vivid picture with your words.My Little Home and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10193582325838372885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-21838461270712270062012-04-25T13:39:28.650-04:002012-04-25T13:39:28.650-04:00I stopped by yesterday before you posted, then rem...I stopped by yesterday before you posted, then remembered on the way home that I needed to visit again to read your post. So glad I did! Your stories are so wonderful to read. You should put them all together on a separate blog or link them all on one page so we can read them like a novel! We are headed to Savannah this weekend to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary. Can't wait.Pam - @diy Design Fanatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04303399189647950307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-26287602803559367222012-04-25T12:01:39.455-04:002012-04-25T12:01:39.455-04:00I loved your story about your wedding , it could b...I loved your story about your wedding , it could be a fun movie with Diane Keaton playing you.<br /><br />you are such a beautiful person and would love to meet you someday <br /><br />your stories keeps me right in tune with your writing , I love hearing about your family<br /><br />JaniceCurtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-75414729961415158402012-04-25T08:12:34.355-04:002012-04-25T08:12:34.355-04:00Wow, now that was a memorable wedding! I'm lo...Wow, now that was a memorable wedding! I'm loving your installments mixed in with your other posts, and always look forward to reading them...since I know your difficult story has a happy ending (:Susyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237605450221263831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-28183386078542414492012-04-25T07:54:53.176-04:002012-04-25T07:54:53.176-04:00What an interesting turn of events...the word pict...What an interesting turn of events...the word pictures are extremely vivid - I can picture your poor brother falling - what a difficult day!<br /><br />I was married when I was twenty and I look back and think Tim and I were babies - I can't imagine eighteen....Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418200517338216765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-62940849073901465772012-04-24T22:48:53.559-04:002012-04-24T22:48:53.559-04:00Eighteen is so young to marry. I was nineteen and ...Eighteen is so young to marry. I was nineteen and look back on how little I knew about what I was doing. I wonder what you would be writing today if you had stepped on that plane Jan. 3? ~ MaureenMaureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-5865536621909184252012-04-24T20:21:29.349-04:002012-04-24T20:21:29.349-04:00I love this series, Olive.
Similarities between u...I love this series, Olive.<br /><br />Similarities between us again. I was raised Baptist. Eventually moved to Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Later in life I married a Catholic (J.). When my children were young, our interim pastor, at First Christian Church, was a seminary student from South Africa. <br /><br />Coming full circle, our granddaughter is about to become engaged to a young man who is receiving a BA in Biblical Studies from SW Mo Baptist U. He is on his way to seminary next Fall. He is to be a Baptist pastor. Around commencement time, he plans propose. K. seems like a member of the family already. He adds another layer to our rather eclectic family.:-)PAThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891387278850772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-64410892007941011902012-04-24T18:54:06.765-04:002012-04-24T18:54:06.765-04:00BRAVO Olive....BRAVO....I LOVE this post for so ma...BRAVO Olive....BRAVO....I LOVE this post for so many reasons....I'ts BRILLIANTLY written....Open & honest & moved me to tears....Thank you so much for sharing....!!<br /><br />I saw an episode of Aussie Funniest Videos recently where the Bride & Groom were being photographed by a pool BEFORE the wedding....A boxer dog bounded into frame pushing the Bride into the pool....I laughed & laughed while cringing internally as a part of me thought how TRUELY awful that must have been on their big day....Needless to say it doesn't hold a candle to the mayhem you survived on your BIG day....!!!!!<br /><br />And poor Freddie....It's true what they say though....That the BIGGER they are....The HARDER they fall....**wink**....!!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Tamarah :o)Shabby Vintage Junkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905338587479330990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-43923618004707939842012-04-24T17:45:01.496-04:002012-04-24T17:45:01.496-04:00Oh, Olive. Between your Mom and your brother and ...Oh, Olive. Between your Mom and your brother and the blood stain on the deck you were lucky to get out of there in one piece. Do you regret not going to South Africa though? I think I would have regretted all the adventures you could have had. Although you got a beautiful daughter out of the deal!Pam Kesslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830005036551331029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-85306015198891938952012-04-24T16:03:35.429-04:002012-04-24T16:03:35.429-04:00Now that is something else Olive! WOW, what a day....Now that is something else Olive! WOW, what a day. Poor Freddie, and poor you!Debbiedooshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206855970605853635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-68462120235190091252012-04-24T15:38:58.417-04:002012-04-24T15:38:58.417-04:00What a story to tell to your kids and grandkids..a...What a story to tell to your kids and grandkids..and great grandkids...down the generations! Priceless. Joanpembrokeshire lasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833127199774032916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-89403280278864242012-04-24T15:37:41.941-04:002012-04-24T15:37:41.941-04:00Each of these installments have been spellbinding....Each of these installments have been spellbinding. Your life reads like a Southern Gothic Novel, my dear. It's clear to see that your spirit and personality must have been forged in these events. Love reading, as everyone else says, your descriptive words give way to inner visuals!<br />who have you chosen to play "you" in the movie? (you think I'm pulling your leg?) xoxo, love you!Debra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-53644990823443857102012-04-24T15:10:46.221-04:002012-04-24T15:10:46.221-04:00I love these little excerpts of your life Olive. T...I love these little excerpts of your life Olive. Thank you so much for sharing them with us.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604864977387798470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-80421160059191957422012-04-24T15:02:36.816-04:002012-04-24T15:02:36.816-04:00No photos Amy, I could not handle them along with ...No photos Amy, I could not handle them along with the memories.Olivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04562775041134498313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-42016967390503237782012-04-24T14:09:52.575-04:002012-04-24T14:09:52.575-04:00What a fun, I mean sad, I mean happy, I mean....wh...What a fun, I mean sad, I mean happy, I mean....what a story full of emotions. I loved reading it! have I missed photos along the way?Amy Kinserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772181702486470463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-65158191407351001832012-04-24T13:46:00.204-04:002012-04-24T13:46:00.204-04:00It's easy to be interested in your story and w...It's easy to be interested in your story and waiting to read the next line. So glad you survived the wedding.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09834682329952369721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-62431001378922370202012-04-24T13:28:47.633-04:002012-04-24T13:28:47.633-04:00Oh, Olive! What a story! YOur writting makes me se...Oh, Olive! What a story! YOur writting makes me see it so vividly! This could be a movie!Yvonne @ StoneGablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071383858803336708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-33586353007786352902012-04-24T13:21:24.851-04:002012-04-24T13:21:24.851-04:00You are a beautiful writer. What a great story. ...You are a beautiful writer. What a great story. Love how you fell in love with your husband and his family.......what was tht preacher thinking going on and on in all that heat. Your poor brother....and you for having that happen.<br />Savanah for a honeymoon......that sounds nice.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242778760582160429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208458117818248970.post-30824900089865795982012-04-24T11:30:47.238-04:002012-04-24T11:30:47.238-04:00Sounds like a beautiful setting, Olive. So sorry ...Sounds like a beautiful setting, Olive. So sorry for all the issues. Your writing is so descriptive. I can envision it all. Looking forward to the next installment.Rosemary@villabarneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16158805942429665631noreply@blogger.com