tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post2942647028189195940..comments2023-03-25T02:16:41.169-07:00Comments on "I BELIEVE THAT WE CAN WIN!": Valentine's DayAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07465340008524404065noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-53652936718883282542013-02-19T12:29:01.208-08:002013-02-19T12:29:01.208-08:00Happy Belated Valentine's Day! I'm sure y...Happy Belated Valentine's Day! I'm sure your dinner was Bailey was beautiful and perfect with a few laughs, just as Chris would have wanted it. and I'm sure he was there with the two of you all night.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12415757349375675707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-1945271867715472872013-02-16T14:27:44.966-08:002013-02-16T14:27:44.966-08:00Regina,
Catching up on a few days of your blogs. ...Regina,<br /><br />Catching up on a few days of your blogs. My youngest son had hip surgery this week so it's been a little crazy. I hope you and Bailey enjoyed your Valentine's dinner. It's so nice the two of you have the special relationship where you are able to share time together. I am sure Chris smiles down upon the two of you.<br /><br />Having been married 27 years with four kids, V-Day isn't a biggie in my house! My husband and I usually give each other small gifts and we have a nice family dinner. Having been sick last week and then Connor having surgery this week threw me off schedule. Luckily there's a Subway on the campus and my husband grabs lunch there every so often...made it easy for a last minute gift idea!<br /><br />I loved when the kids were little, picking out Valentine's with them for their classmates. I was a room parent for 15 years and that was always fun too! When my older two were away at college, I always sent care packages for holidays!<br /><br />I am glad you had the special gift of helping Chris pick out the gifts for Bailey last year. I know how much fun that is!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! <br />Hugs and peace.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666560591613926190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-45594103307876114862013-02-15T03:13:51.220-08:002013-02-15T03:13:51.220-08:00Dear Regina,
I thought of you and Bailey many ti...Dear Regina, <br /><br />I thought of you and Bailey many times yesterday and how you were doing. I'm so glad that you have each other. Chris really knew how to pick them! First choosing you as his Mom and then Bailey as his girlfriend. <br />I was so struck that on Valentines Day that he actually even thought of his Mom! Especially on a day that I'm sure he was all excited about spending with his sweet girlfriend.<br /> It wasn't just a simple store bought card.. But so thoughtful... I can't get over him. <br />As for Bailey.. It takes maturity and amazing strength to form this even closer bond with you.. She is also wise beyond her years. What a blessing you are to each other. I love seeing and hearing about the relationship that both families have with each other. I'm sure Chris is beyond thrilled and is right there with all of you..I hope you can feel him.. Because where else would he be??!!<br />I hope that you and Bailey had a nice time enjoying each others company and that Chris had a very Happy Valentines Day with his two favorite girls!<br />Xoxo<br />Sharon Nancnursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18015748655413224595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-38941369473486461262013-02-14T17:53:27.633-08:002013-02-14T17:53:27.633-08:00Happy Valentine's Day! I am sure Chris has a h...Happy Valentine's Day! I am sure Chris has a hug and kiss for you today! Enjoy dinner with Bailey and give each a nice long hug!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08375854961701518928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-2488977913907377152013-02-14T17:22:46.314-08:002013-02-14T17:22:46.314-08:00I usually read your blog in the morning but had on...I usually read your blog in the morning but had one of those days with no extra time so I didn't get to it until tonight. As I sent my daughter out on her first Valentines day date with her first boyfriend (which I am struggling with her growing up and this new phase in our lives) I was thinking of Chris, you and Bailey and how hard today probably was for you two. I was so happy to log on and see your blog and to know that you and Bailey had each other to spend the night with. I am sure Chris was smiling down on you two happy that you had each other. I hope you enjoyed your evening. Thank you for inspiring us daily. I know you have given me and my kids a better relationship by teaching me to let the small stuff go and enjoy the moment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01428442276620518264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-34288192615025919042013-02-14T13:02:58.237-08:002013-02-14T13:02:58.237-08:00Happy Valentine's Day to you too, Annie! (:
...Happy Valentine's Day to you too, Annie! (: <br /><br />I love everyone who writes on this blog. You're all fantastic. Hannah Cowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712628216734284016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-30766993672348235682013-02-14T09:11:43.717-08:002013-02-14T09:11:43.717-08:00Justine, I knew you would have an answer..LOL can ...Justine, I knew you would have an answer..LOL can count on you!...(Happy Valentine's day!)<br /><br />Here is a link too It is <br />St. Valentines day, The Real Story...<br /><br />It is a quick read... interesting...<br /><br />https://www.cbn.com/spirituallife/churchandministry/churchhistory/st_valentine_the_real_story.aspxAnnie143https://www.blogger.com/profile/16933909088655802448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-70230943914201430282013-02-14T08:17:47.775-08:002013-02-14T08:17:47.775-08:00Regina, I took your bait and did a little checking...Regina, I took your bait and did a little checking, wondering if you knew it would be me that would… If I’m that predictable, I must re-evaluate!<br /><br />Here goes: Nothing is reliably known of St. Valentine except his name and the fact that he died on February 14 on Via Flaminia in the north of Rome. Wickepidia had boring, drawn out facts so I went elsewhere…<br /><br />When did it all start?<br />There are various theories on the origin of Valentine's Day, but the most popular dates back to the time of the Roman Empire during the reign of Claudius II, 270 A.D. Claudius didn't want men to marry during wartime because he believed single men made better soldiers. Bishop Valentine went against his wishes and performed secret wedding ceremonies. For this, Valentine was jailed and then executed by order of the Emperor on Feb. 14. While in jail, he wrote a love note to the jailor's daughter, signing it, "From your Valentine." <br /><br />Side bar: Sound familiar? It should if you watched the movie Valentine’s Day. It’s almost exactly the “lesson” Jennifer Garner taught to her class on Valentine’s Day. If you would like to borrow the movie, I will gladly lend it to you! <br /><br />What's Cupid Got to Do with It?<br /><br />According to Roman mythology, Cupid was the son of Venus, the goddess of love and beauty. Cupid was known to cause people to fall in love by shooting them with his magical arrows. But Cupid didn't just cause others to fall in love - he himself fell deeply in love. <br /><br />As legend has it, Cupid fell in love with a mortal maiden named Psyche. Cupid married Psyche, but Venus, jealous of Psyche's beauty, forbade her daughter-in-law to look at Cupid. Psyche, of course, couldn't resist temptation and sneaked a peek at her handsome husband. As punishment, Venus demanded that she perform three hard tasks, the last of which caused Psyche's death.<br /><br />Cupid brought Psyche back to life and the gods, moved by their love, granted Pysche immortality. Cupid thus represents the heart and Psyche the (struggles of the) human soul.<br /><br />Side bar: Psyche? Really someone named their daughter Psyche?<br /><br />A fun fact: About 3 percent of pet owners will give Valentine's Day gifts to their pets. Did you give Happy a Valentine’s gift?<br /><br />With my lesson complete, I did want to tell you that I love that Chris was so passionate and caring not only towards Bailey, but he took the time to spoil you a bit by adding his sense of humor and genuiness. He obviously paid attention! I love what he did for you last year. It takes a truly special boy to want to recognize his mom on a holiday that is focused around romance and the gushy love stuff. He truly is a treasure. <br /><br />I hope you and Bailey enjoy your evening and that the comfort of being around each other helps you both today. I read that when a loved one passes, they want all of us to know they are around us; and they want us to enjoy OUR life. No guilt. No sadness. No anger. They now have pure unconditional love for us – more than ever before. I know Chris will be so happy you are there with Bailey and that tonight will be good for the both of you.<br /><br />Please give Bailey an extra hug from me and Ally and let her know we are thinking of her. And if she would be so kind as to do the same for you, I would so appreciate it!<br /><br />Happy Valentine’s Day Regina… God bless<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218681605043607769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-4270522871705894582013-02-14T08:15:19.315-08:002013-02-14T08:15:19.315-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218681605043607769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-71220341753823531382013-02-14T08:11:57.260-08:002013-02-14T08:11:57.260-08:00Happy Valentine's Day Regina! It is just like ...Happy Valentine's Day Regina! It is just like you to make the best of the situation! What a great night planned, dinner with Bailey! You are truly amazing! You make us all stop and think every day after we read your blog! Have a wonderful night! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-5581350524189147132013-02-14T07:53:32.634-08:002013-02-14T07:53:32.634-08:00Happy Valentine's Day, I know that Chris will ...Happy Valentine's Day, I know that Chris will be with you and Bailey tonight while you have dinner. I do the same for my boys, always buy them things that will make them happy even if it is a silly gift it's the thought that matters. Think of you often and always read your blog. Give yourself a hug from me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07913352638934147479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-55936036184813352652013-02-14T07:14:13.222-08:002013-02-14T07:14:13.222-08:00Happy Valentine's Day!
Prayers AlwaysHappy Valentine's Day!<br />Prayers AlwaysAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00577385576916165655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-53297387287369336472013-02-14T07:00:45.800-08:002013-02-14T07:00:45.800-08:00Happy Valentine's Day and thank you for today&...Happy Valentine's Day and thank you for today's post! I laughed out loud reading the note Chris left for you last year. How many teenage boys would think to do something so creative and thoughtful?? So special. Wishing you and Bailey a nice evening together and hoping you both feel Chris's love all day =)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334840019802635360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-57853173008339360712013-02-14T06:35:31.745-08:002013-02-14T06:35:31.745-08:00Happy Valentine's day!!! I sent my 2 1/2 year...Happy Valentine's day!!! I sent my 2 1/2 year old off to her first Valentines Day school party today...I wrote the Valentine's cards out to her classmates last night and taped each one to a chocolate from the basket I won at the pancake breakfast raffle. Thought I could share a little with all of them...I hope their parents think its ok???<br /><br />Hope you have a great dinner with Bailey! You're so lucky to have each other.<br /><br />Have a great day!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411848636365726515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-71621296422551113422013-02-14T06:17:03.354-08:002013-02-14T06:17:03.354-08:00Regina,
Awwww it is so sweet that you and Bailey ...Regina,<br /><br />Awwww it is so sweet that you and Bailey are having dinner together. I told my Bailey last night, tomorrow is going to be hard on Bailey Wind...She said I know, with a sad face and sunken heart. But, it makes me happy that you two are going to spend an evening together, where Christopher will no doubt be. I am sure he will be hanging out with his two favorite women where he will definitely be the topic of conversation!<br /><br />So toast your amazing son, and the gift that he gave, EVERYONE!! The gift of his shining(amazing) personality, his kind and tender heart, his talent, and his love to you, Bailey and everyone who has personally met him, and those of us who have met him through your blog.<br /><br />Enjoy your evening and Happy Valentine's Day!!!!<br /><br />God Bless, XO<br /><br />"Of all the earthly music, that which reaches farthest into heaven is the beating of a truly loving heart."<br />~Henry Ward Beecher~ <br />Christopher can feel the love of both your hearts today!<br />Annie143https://www.blogger.com/profile/16933909088655802448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-45547445205499886142013-02-14T05:53:26.288-08:002013-02-14T05:53:26.288-08:00My husband and I don't do much for Valentines ...My husband and I don't do much for Valentines day specifically, but my 6 year old son did this morning. He got out of bed and came into my room to wake me up by saying "Happy Valentine's Day, Mom". This is very out of character for him and I just pulled him under the covers and snuggled for a while. Reading your post today, I know I have to remember it and treasure it forever. I love the plastic wrap on the wine. So funny and clever! He really was such a treasure too, I'm sure.<br /><br />Chris will be with you at dinner tonight, maybe he will even make himself known to his two favorite ladies! Happy Valentine's Day to you and Bailey, and all of your family. Thank you for sharing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12295891860217243836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-79281456223867603972013-02-14T05:50:06.621-08:002013-02-14T05:50:06.621-08:00Hi Regina,
Happy Valentine's Day. I'm tak...Hi Regina,<br /><br />Happy Valentine's Day. I'm taking my 14 year old son Joshua to dinner and a movie. We're going to Friendlys. We both love that place. Then I'm taking him to see Silver Linings Playbook. Yeah he groaned about that! I think it will be a great movie though. I hope you have a nice dinner!<br /><br />Hugs, AnnAnn Younghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10650659499209347431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-61373149831237991182013-02-14T05:35:24.445-08:002013-02-14T05:35:24.445-08:00Happy Valentine's Day Regina!
What wonderful ...Happy Valentine's Day Regina!<br /><br />What wonderful memories!! And yet another example of the boy /man you raised. Chris was certainly a personality :) Thank you for sharing his story with us! Please extend a virtual hug to Bailey. I think she will be your "daughter" for life. She sounds like a wonderful girl. <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10966901071879134158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-37879191991648844302013-02-14T04:53:52.453-08:002013-02-14T04:53:52.453-08:00Happy Valentines day Regina. Enjoy your dinner wi...Happy Valentines day Regina. Enjoy your dinner with Bailey. I am not doing to much this year. The girls from work and I are doing a little thing at the office for one of the docs, tomorrow is her birthday and she'll be in another office. Otherwise I will come home from work and make dinner for my youngest. I hope you have a wonderful day. Thank you and God blessEvelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15934079687995299985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-43513117567100485162013-02-14T04:53:21.456-08:002013-02-14T04:53:21.456-08:00Happy Valentine's Day....Enjoy your evening wi...Happy Valentine's Day....Enjoy your evening with Bailey....very very sweet....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16826964865102146829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-64763280506971244532013-02-14T04:31:52.332-08:002013-02-14T04:31:52.332-08:00Happy Valentine's day Hannah!!! Stay sweet!! &...Happy Valentine's day Hannah!!! Stay sweet!! <3 Annie143https://www.blogger.com/profile/16933909088655802448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-47450023659709545922013-02-14T03:59:19.748-08:002013-02-14T03:59:19.748-08:00You two make perfect valentines for each other im ...You two make perfect valentines for each other im so glad you have each other. Ill be thinking about the two of you all day. Praying for your strength and happiness and that chris stays with you today and always. <br /><br />Today is hard for my family too. My mom always used to call my nana on valentines day especially to say I love you. When she remembered, I could be sure to get a sweet card in the mail just saying "I love you". I miss that. Im sure there's things you miss too about today, like giving your sons goodies. Youre not alone. <br /><br />I will be sure to say I love you today and each and every day. Sometimes its easy to forget how much it means to know that and how quickly we may not be able to tell someone anymore.<br /><br />Stay beautiful mrs stewart. Youre loved.Hannah Cowleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05712628216734284016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-87936579752617907932013-02-14T03:44:56.926-08:002013-02-14T03:44:56.926-08:00Happy Valentines Day Regina & Bailey! I hope t...Happy Valentines Day Regina & Bailey! I hope today will be a happy reflection of Chris and that dinner is enjoyable. I'll pray he comes to visit during dinner in some manner....PS leave some food for him ;)<br />Happy V Day<br />Xo LelaLela Bleau//Mom_2_K_and_Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862592616089930323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-12164041122916285452013-02-14T03:33:48.126-08:002013-02-14T03:33:48.126-08:00Happy Valentine's Day! I too wish you the most...Happy Valentine's Day! I too wish you the most special dinner with Bailey. I hope Jeremy feels your love in his care package! I love the funny picture Chris made for you. He is still making people smile!!<br />Thanks for sharing!<br />RachaelRachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16815221503886016746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3395367767199820941.post-76272907369797613362013-02-14T03:22:48.615-08:002013-02-14T03:22:48.615-08:00Happy Valentine's Day Regina...enjoy your dinn...Happy Valentine's Day Regina...enjoy your dinner with Bailey tonight. I'm sure that Chris is happy that you and Bailey will be together. ((Hugs)) to you both <3Ktkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05091024477324267274noreply@blogger.com