tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post1089643176005824143..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: The feeling of 'home'....expat lifeJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-30515298868238079712013-12-18T16:42:32.436-05:002013-12-18T16:42:32.436-05:00"may we treasure the feelings and memories
o..."may we treasure the feelings and memories <br />of the people and places who bring us "home"."<br /><br />The important things in life and what is home.<br /><br />Looking at those collected memorabilia brigs back wonderful stories.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-35239539693351427312013-12-15T12:22:33.209-05:002013-12-15T12:22:33.209-05:00Hmmm...these days I'm reflecting a lot on what...Hmmm...these days I'm reflecting a lot on what makes a home feel like a home.....it's an interesting time as we prepare for the relocation and the loss of our 'family home'....Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-44556246703900763342013-12-15T04:01:14.316-05:002013-12-15T04:01:14.316-05:00Your welcome Elizabeth...I would say he is off to ...Your welcome Elizabeth...I would say he is off to a good start. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-69936362532210888232013-12-15T04:00:37.707-05:002013-12-15T04:00:37.707-05:00They certainly are Lisa..and we try hard to apprec...They certainly are Lisa..and we try hard to appreciate all the differences between the four of them and plan accordingly. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-37760019475888382942013-12-15T03:59:41.143-05:002013-12-15T03:59:41.143-05:00Had to laugh Contessa, my eldest daughter just mov...Had to laugh Contessa, my eldest daughter just moved into a new apartment. Having painted her room, she sent me photos of her accomplishments. My first reaction was to the spot of paint I saw on the bedroom floor. Could not help myself, she was like that as a little girl too...always spilling. Somethings never change...xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-53463161012660381542013-12-15T03:58:00.321-05:002013-12-15T03:58:00.321-05:00I am certain that one can never have enough memory...I am certain that one can never have enough memory boxes Loree, even if they take shape in a USB stick. My day has been spent creating special files for each child. Memories are the best.... xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-30552105609349497352013-12-15T03:56:54.027-05:002013-12-15T03:56:54.027-05:00That he is Angie...enjoy those little ones of your...That he is Angie...enjoy those little ones of yours, hold them tight! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-10152041649724570272013-12-15T03:56:27.553-05:002013-12-15T03:56:27.553-05:00Agree Peggy...and I like to play the guessing game...Agree Peggy...and I like to play the guessing game as I pack them away, guessing where we will be for the next Chrsitmas... xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-64541949239382617822013-12-12T07:21:06.815-05:002013-12-12T07:21:06.815-05:00Jeanne, so many wonderful memories sit in those ma...Jeanne, so many wonderful memories sit in those mail slots. Adventures with family and friends, memories made, so many special times... How wonderful for Connor to have not only these items, but the memories and the ability to see them on a daily basis. I hope that he makes many new adventures at school. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your beautiful treasures and memories dear Jeanne.Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-36277658842099205552013-12-11T21:59:52.473-05:002013-12-11T21:59:52.473-05:00That desk is gorgeous, memories and all. I went to...That desk is gorgeous, memories and all. I went to boarding school:). But I was only an hour away from home, so it was OK. I wanted to go. All kids are different.LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-51162742565243481582013-12-11T21:01:50.157-05:002013-12-11T21:01:50.157-05:00OH good grief JEANNE,you make me teary eyed.The em...OH good grief JEANNE,you make me teary eyed.The empty nest thing is not my thing!I am still in deep depression over it.They left 5 and 7 years ago!HOWEVER,I have one who is home now…….not for long am positive about that but he is HOME and I am loving it!Nothing like the mess, or the wet towel left on the bed or the yell of" MOM we never have anything to eat in this house!"MEMORIES………..thats what we have and hopefully, they take with them when they do go………….I JUST HOPE I DID ENOUGH!!!!!I am still staring him down about elbows on the table and plastic milk jugs on the table!XXXLa Contessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01682902106545680159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-46796847745044661752013-12-11T16:29:09.630-05:002013-12-11T16:29:09.630-05:00Those little mementoes are such special things. I ...Those little mementoes are such special things. I am a firm advocate of memory boxes. If I could, I would keep everything so that I can look back and remember. Enjoy your holidays. It looks like you'll be going on another adventure.Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12520908604580765632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-9861475484120421832013-12-11T13:45:23.336-05:002013-12-11T13:45:23.336-05:00My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine bein...My heart goes out to you. I can't imagine being separated from my kids, and yet I know the day will come. Your son has such beautiful memories of his childhood. He is a lucky, lucky boy.Angie Muresanhttp://www.angiemuresan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-29983811273904650442013-12-11T11:37:29.342-05:002013-12-11T11:37:29.342-05:00I felt that way when I got the Christmas ornaments...I felt that way when I got the Christmas ornaments out of their resting place + memories are the best + happy Wednesday. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com peggybraswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-12858404140475352652013-12-11T11:34:41.653-05:002013-12-11T11:34:41.653-05:00That it does Becky...and I think this blog will be...That it does Becky...and I think this blog will be at the top of my list. ;)Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-75068581447379209992013-12-11T11:33:39.745-05:002013-12-11T11:33:39.745-05:00Boarding school has been a hot topic for a while S...Boarding school has been a hot topic for a while Sarah. Our eldest son boarded for the last three years of high school and felt it was the best thing that could have happened to him. It is not for everyone...but I think our youngest will flourish. It is time.. Thank you for your kind words, as you well know, the challenges never end...and we would not trade them for anything! They keep us on our toes, that's for sure! xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-55099746321131225812013-12-11T11:29:58.580-05:002013-12-11T11:29:58.580-05:00Thank you Heather...he has been one lucky boy..now...Thank you Heather...he has been one lucky boy..now onto the next country. Hopefully...he will be able to stay put to set down some roots. xxJeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-21614521649734714552013-12-11T11:28:54.691-05:002013-12-11T11:28:54.691-05:00Thank you Sandy and I agree, that trunk is a treas...Thank you Sandy and I agree, that trunk is a treasure! Jeanne Henriqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-3457275825078936622013-12-11T11:19:21.630-05:002013-12-11T11:19:21.630-05:00You've had so many 'homes'...which add...You've had so many 'homes'...which adds delicious complexities to a memory box!rjerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453912819445395042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-11671216255361992882013-12-11T11:06:25.647-05:002013-12-11T11:06:25.647-05:00Oh my! My heart goes out to you. We almost sent ...Oh my! My heart goes out to you. We almost sent Madeleine to an intensive ballet training boarding school in Boca Raton, FL when she was 12. We all caved at the last minute and she didn't go. Such tough life decisions but one way to look at it is as one semester at a time. All decisions are reversible. I went to a boarding school and there were positives as well as negatives...just as in life in general. Each child is unique and so what is the right decision for one may not be for the other. I think since he is #4, you and your husband know just how to make the right decisions at this point. All four of your kids are fabulous, fun loving, energetic people...and that often comes from the love and encouragement of great parents like you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01287491309379401724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-5305658407665702342013-12-11T10:48:21.676-05:002013-12-11T10:48:21.676-05:00How beautiful...and moving, Jeanne. And I am not e...How beautiful...and moving, Jeanne. And I am not even a Mom! But I can imagine...and just think of the incredible memories he has already in his young life. What an incredible gift, one that noone will ever be able to steal from him...Heather Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01316279029849503437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-2663752620824325542013-12-11T10:18:53.779-05:002013-12-11T10:18:53.779-05:00What a lovely post, Jeanne...isn't it wonderfu...What a lovely post, Jeanne...isn't it wonderful to revisit memories with our children? I am sure his collection will be something that he treasures forever. I love your new trunk, too! xoxoSandy at You May Be Wanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108555245405638530noreply@blogger.com