tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post5346843348432161409..comments2024-03-18T19:01:51.137-07:00Comments on Hopalong Hollow Gazette: Breaking up is hard to do..jerilandershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-50171072996818176542011-08-24T07:58:30.983-07:002011-08-24T07:58:30.983-07:00Well, you made me cry, too. So sweet. I came ove...Well, you made me cry, too. So sweet. I came over from mudderbears and I've been poring over your blog. I love your art, your colors, your life - and your lttle baby donkey. DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03076978036919134529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-44076465906241707062011-07-25T13:29:40.127-07:002011-07-25T13:29:40.127-07:00Dear Cousin Jeri,
We are so glad that Esther chos...Dear Cousin Jeri,<br /><br />We are so glad that Esther chose to be free! You took such good care of her! We love all the photographs of her and of your gardens, too!<br /><br />Your cousins,<br />Diane and daughter Sarah at the Corgyncombe CourantDiane Shepard Johnson and Sarah E. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063762447075485175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-20554456418948163732011-07-20T09:06:11.862-07:002011-07-20T09:06:11.862-07:00ah, what a tale
an experience
a tender joyah, what a tale<br />an experience<br />a tender joyTammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279605745446513635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-13869801231121188272011-07-18T15:26:25.725-07:002011-07-18T15:26:25.725-07:00Jeri, as a Mom its not easy to let them go, whethe...Jeri, as a Mom its not easy to let them go, whether they are feathered, furry, with or without tails. I hope we see Ester in an upcoming book. hugs to you, Deborah RMAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-13172086283803864582011-07-16T19:07:15.420-07:002011-07-16T19:07:15.420-07:00What a kind, brave heart you have. Like the others...What a kind, brave heart you have. Like the others, I cried while reading your post. Have to say you were very patient. We raised swallows a few times and oh the mess of birdies inside! Somehow I just know Esther is going to show up in a book and when she does we will all know the story behind the story. Blessings, Jeri and may your heart fly along with her to new adventures.Sharyn Sowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09916723626684709031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-21760786502018066452011-07-15T17:19:05.269-07:002011-07-15T17:19:05.269-07:00Good evening Jeri, ohhhhhhhh she has found her win...Good evening Jeri, ohhhhhhhh she has found her wings... sigh.... You were such a loving caretaker..<br />Is her little door still open in the event she gets home sick? I hope so... I know you will miss her.<br />Thank you for visiting, Bebe sends her best to Dimity Doormouse.<br />fondly,<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-79596526635352330682011-07-14T03:26:14.875-07:002011-07-14T03:26:14.875-07:00Dearest Pied Piper ~ I can
just visualize your po...Dearest Pied Piper ~ I can<br />just visualize your popping<br />out to your garden and having Esther light upon your shoulder and catching<br />you up on all her latest<br />news and perhaps update you<br />with sketches and notes she<br />is preparing for future<br />publication of her sweet<br />experience in the Hollow<br />with her cherished Friend..<br />The exquisite colors of her<br />feathers just cry out for<br />a Jeri portrait to honor<br />her title page...what say<br />you?<br />Bless you for the precious<br />light you bring to our world.<br />MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-66217099426127163952011-07-13T20:42:49.479-07:002011-07-13T20:42:49.479-07:00Oh Jeri,
How this makes me think of Lill' Pee...Oh Jeri,<br /> How this makes me think of Lill' Peep the Song Sparrow and the messy messy Sparrow Boys "Raymus and Reimess" that the strong wind brought to me all at once a couple years ago...bitter sweet....but as empty and worried that ya feel...ya still kinda get that proud feeling like your sendin' them to nature collage! ;-)<br /> I hope Sweet Esther stops by to say hello, and maybe share some bread with ya! :-D<br /><br /> Lots of blessings and Hugs, LinnieThe BUTT'RY and BOOK'RYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06589576036037068551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-79672164655226178082011-07-13T20:08:05.682-07:002011-07-13T20:08:05.682-07:00You have nutured little Esther and each of you hav...You have nutured little Esther and each of you have gained a new experience and created a friendship.<br />My hope is that she will fly free, be amongst those of her kind, and return to nest in that delightful box you have so graciously created, sharing her feathered family with you.<br />You have a kind soul my friend.<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-8808940885139477392011-07-13T15:46:49.183-07:002011-07-13T15:46:49.183-07:00Jeri thanks again so much for your visit today and...Jeri thanks again so much for your visit today and I meant to ask in my email if Esther had spread her wings and soared out into the world?<br />Your post yesterday was so special and captured the exact feeling I have had in my heart many times when having to release a loved one I had nurtured. It was beautiful to feel it so well expressed in your post.<br />Tina xoMarguerite (Tina) Smith Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654002122173967940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-59599108420702797162011-07-13T14:01:49.677-07:002011-07-13T14:01:49.677-07:00Oh my heart.. now the tears.. This was such a touc...Oh my heart.. now the tears.. This was such a touching story Jeri.. I know how very attached you have become with dear little Esther.. She was so blessed to be found by you.. You have a way with all creatures.. I have never known a wild bird to attach itself to someone like this sweet one did with you.<br />I know it is hard to let her go.. I have a feeling she will return.<br />Bless you for your tender heart.<br />PennyAngelsdoor * Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14770992037653364805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-61660137642743424382011-07-13T11:24:55.069-07:002011-07-13T11:24:55.069-07:00Tears!!!!!!!!! Such a darling little bird! I have ...Tears!!!!!!!!! Such a darling little bird! I have so enjoyed your tales of her Jeri. I will miss her too. Cry...<br />xx, shellMichelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-54745915723220591752011-07-13T08:15:53.889-07:002011-07-13T08:15:53.889-07:00What a lovely story Jeri and what a 2nd chance she...What a lovely story Jeri and what a 2nd chance she had with her life. I'm sure that one day there will be a story of Esther published in memory of the time she spent with you.<br /><br />Lovely to be popping over here again after such a long time......... I don't blog or blog hop as much as I used to.Rosie@leavesnbloomhttp://www.leavesnbloomphotography.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-54790815960185015912011-07-13T07:18:20.865-07:002011-07-13T07:18:20.865-07:00That is one of the sweetest stories I have read! Y...That is one of the sweetest stories I have read! You have such a gift with words. I hope Esther comes back to see you. Have a good cry for me too. <br />Blessings,<br />KayKay's flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15331016909579486705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-60229196102457851312011-07-13T05:52:19.230-07:002011-07-13T05:52:19.230-07:00O dear..now I'm crying too...O dear..now I'm crying too...The Dutchesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417068949346419906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-22723569354973804122011-07-12T19:48:30.167-07:002011-07-12T19:48:30.167-07:00Hi Jeri,
What a sweet story and so glad Esther wa...Hi Jeri,<br /><br />What a sweet story and so glad Esther was able to take rescue with you and you were able to give her a helping hand.<br />Blessings to you both and wishing you a wonderful week<br /><br />Hugs<br />CarolynDraffin Bearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01448539647442095635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-34463684267428760532011-07-12T16:31:40.704-07:002011-07-12T16:31:40.704-07:00Dear Jeri,
Oh my, sweet Esther has certainly had ...Dear Jeri,<br /><br />Oh my, sweet Esther has certainly had an adventurous life! I'm sure that you will be mentioned in her memoirs. :) Parting is such sweet sorrow; I pray that she will live a long and happy life, and that both of you will retain the memories forever.<br /><br />Love,<br /><br />MarquetaMarqueta (Mar-kee-ta) G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13471332103238738458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-36209780753305911232011-07-12T14:12:00.643-07:002011-07-12T14:12:00.643-07:00Well, Jeri, I'm sobbing too! What a beautiful...Well, Jeri, I'm sobbing too! What a beautifully written post and it shows how beautiful you are inside and out!Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07920855364877829052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-18632363116486374312011-07-12T14:06:11.941-07:002011-07-12T14:06:11.941-07:00Jeri, what a touching account, what an achievement...Jeri, what a touching account, what an achievement - it's been lovely to view this post. Lesley xsea-blue-sky & abstractshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08913189132688639617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-76928730229578705942011-07-12T13:04:37.732-07:002011-07-12T13:04:37.732-07:00You should definately keep a box of tissues next t...You should definately keep a box of tissues next to your post... It's a good thing i don't need to see the keys to type.... :)))))Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10229439546427952540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-15569935362260350742011-07-12T11:20:34.842-07:002011-07-12T11:20:34.842-07:00Esther have a very precious friend in you Jeri !!!...Esther have a very precious friend in you Jeri !!! I'm sure that will help her all her little life.<br /> ✿◕ ‿ ◕✿Hélène Flont , french illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444813730831831556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-88326377259886783142011-07-12T11:08:46.273-07:002011-07-12T11:08:46.273-07:00Oh Jeri, this is is heartbreaking! I wonder what ...Oh Jeri, this is is heartbreaking! I wonder what she will do. It's wonderful (and very brave)of you to give her the choice... and I'm sure the studio window will always be open for Esther.<br />Has she chosen yet?<br />Hugs to you today.<br />Dan<br />-x-Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670407627249157371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-76499296315628192652011-07-12T11:05:35.048-07:002011-07-12T11:05:35.048-07:00HOly cow...I am crying with you.....I cannot think...HOly cow...I am crying with you.....I cannot think of any other creature that evokes these emotions in me other than a little bird. Small and ubiquitious, yet holding a tenderness that grasps our hearts. That they could befriend US, give US so much joy and then FLY AWAY..oh Jeri, you have captured a DRAGONFLY...YOU have captured the poetry of your heart. Tell us all her little comings and goings...bless her and bless YOU my dear and wonderful friend. AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-64495992045960865042011-07-12T10:01:07.258-07:002011-07-12T10:01:07.258-07:00I'm joining others reading with teary eyes and...I'm joining others reading with teary eyes and lump in throat. What a wonderful experience and I'm sure you've not seen the last of this sweet little bird. You were both lucky to have found one another.Medieval Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04489571642135048568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3997422903835675090.post-62419920490302300032011-07-12T09:40:58.784-07:002011-07-12T09:40:58.784-07:00Dear Jeri ~ That was a sweet little tear jerker st...Dear Jeri ~ That was a sweet little tear jerker story. Little Esther had a wonderful life with you there. You gave her love, and she was nurtured and thrived. May her life be full and sweet. Maybe she will come back to visit you and she can tell you all about her travels into the wild blue yonder.<br /><br />Love and hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.com