tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post992605356775635240..comments2023-07-31T11:54:15.754-04:00Comments on A Good Life: Where Do You Want To Go?Christinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-4981066653003279202010-02-02T22:45:39.426-05:002010-02-02T22:45:39.426-05:00I get that Mededith!!! I really do!!!I get that Mededith!!! I really do!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-14580798500560059912010-02-02T20:52:51.676-05:002010-02-02T20:52:51.676-05:00TOUCHED THE COTTONWOOD TREES THAT HE PLANTED FOR H...TOUCHED THE COTTONWOOD TREES THAT HE PLANTED FOR HIS GIRLS - Does it GET better than that!!???!!?<br /><br />Everyone I know thinks I am crazy for saying things like that about all the cool things I love. (I got to TOUCH SAND ON OMAHA BEACH!!) and I dream of the Waltons Museum - a recreation of that wonderful kitchen and those benches!!!<br /><br />I would love to visit SD and see these things for myself one day....Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384766234421656669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-16639138516704609832010-01-11T16:50:05.309-05:002010-01-11T16:50:05.309-05:00Yes, the Ingalls homestead was the best. Those tre...Yes, the Ingalls homestead was the best. Those trees. They floored me.... <br /><br />I took a look at your site! Great! I can't wait to explore it a little more! Thanks for stopping by!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-87891730799712662592010-01-11T14:56:59.647-05:002010-01-11T14:56:59.647-05:00It's always nice to find kindred spirits. I...It's always nice to find kindred spirits. I've been to De Smet four times by now, but I was 30 years old before I went for the first time. I truly remember the magic, and I feel it every time I go -- especially on Ingalls Homestead, the same tract of land that Pa homesteaded back then. Outside of town, just hills and grass and lovely sunsets, run by a great family who prioritize children's activities.<br /><br />Sandra Hume<br />contributor, www.beyondlittlehouse.comthatgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05414277546250298875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-85796130232101982072010-01-11T14:05:38.994-05:002010-01-11T14:05:38.994-05:00Agreed!!!Agreed!!!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-6964149705220510272010-01-11T13:46:19.097-05:002010-01-11T13:46:19.097-05:00Chrissy, we need to add more places to our own per...Chrissy, we need to add more places to our own personal list and see them together ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729283374222314144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-82866533666922111272010-01-11T13:36:06.566-05:002010-01-11T13:36:06.566-05:00Steph-I wanted to tell you that 5 of the places in...Steph-I wanted to tell you that 5 of the places in the book of places to see before you die, I saw with you:<br /><br />-Baltimore's Inner Harbor<br />-The Mall in DC (The Jefferson Memorial at Night is one of my favorite memories with you) <br />-The Cleveland Museum of Art<br />-Chicago's Miracle Mile<br />-Deep Dish Pizza in ChicagoChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-6176842352472812892010-01-11T13:32:53.411-05:002010-01-11T13:32:53.411-05:00That is very true Steph. And those were beautiful ...That is very true Steph. And those were beautiful vows. You and Adam have ALWAYS been a wonderful example of true partners. <br /><br />I've thought about that man many times since that day. It's funny because I never really even saw him. And he has no idea how much I hate him. It's funny because I was thinking as I was writing this that he has no idea I'm telling the world what a jerk he is. <br /><br />The thing I've thought about most is how he could let her get halfway there and not go in. Why even bother? Talk about passive aggressive. And her son was with her. What kind of message is that sending him-I hate to think about it.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-14466334289557982292010-01-11T12:51:31.967-05:002010-01-11T12:51:31.967-05:00This was lovely, and very applicable to my own lif...This was lovely, and very applicable to my own life, when so many times, I never thought I'd accomplish my dreams. What struck me most about this story though, was the man in the car. This meant enough to her that it put tears in her eyes, and yet, he begrudged her.<br /><br />I'm sure you remember my wedding--you had to stand forever in a lace gown that you probably never ever wore again--but I'm not sure if you remember my vows. Adam and I were married by a Justice of the Peace who was also a minister, and among all the other promises, he made us vow to always know each other's dreams and help each other accomplish them.<br /><br />In some ways, that has been the most difficult and most rewarding vow to keep. So to your rule about never marrying a man who won't give you an hour of his life to help you reach a lifelong dream, that you should always treasure the men who work hard to make your dreams come true.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729283374222314144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-42849889581189640722010-01-11T11:25:50.066-05:002010-01-11T11:25:50.066-05:00Thanks for reading Wanda! It was a wonderful trip....Thanks for reading Wanda! It was a wonderful trip. I loved the country out there, it was gorgeous!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-43242791828519697662010-01-11T11:24:26.876-05:002010-01-11T11:24:26.876-05:00I told you Deanna. When we retire we can travel al...I told you Deanna. When we retire we can travel all around the country visiting Little House sites like old men visit baseball parks..... They have a new thing in DeSmet now where you can actually go and campout in a covered wagon. I would LOVE that!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725324685109415066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-76558005148844187372010-01-11T11:01:09.125-05:002010-01-11T11:01:09.125-05:00This was such an amazing post, thank you! I've...This was such an amazing post, thank you! I've lived in SD my entire life and have been through DeSmet countless times. However, reading through your post made me realize just how special a place it is. Thank you again for the wonderful story!<br /><br />Wanda<br />SD Office of Tourism<br />www.TravelSD.comWandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120159703200691732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8553381271462319984.post-33950535516631924792010-01-11T10:59:58.213-05:002010-01-11T10:59:58.213-05:00Ok -- this made me teary. And it made me resolve ...Ok -- this made me teary. And it made me resolve to bring Livvie to see these places! Thank you!The Fine Art of Motherhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465579700898606873noreply@blogger.com