tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post6706033180483025718..comments2024-03-26T05:18:42.980-04:00Comments on Dovecote Decor: There is Mother's Day and Father's day, but I am Declaring Secret Parent's Day. Our Life with Margie McCallaDovecote Decorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11957497471267805395noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-71780261539367406782015-09-18T07:33:28.511-04:002015-09-18T07:33:28.511-04:00That family portrait with the dog looks like somet...That family portrait with the dog looks like something off of a tv show, what a fab photo! Serviced Apartments London Ladyhttp://www.thearmitage.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-37978954419498747302011-08-24T22:10:01.705-04:002011-08-24T22:10:01.705-04:00Definitely. These people deserve to be honored. Ve...Definitely. These people deserve to be honored. Very touching article you have here. <a href="http://www.interiordesignpro.org/" rel="nofollow">Thanks for posting.</a>Blue Turtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645385314673277576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-36903563962977691742011-07-01T08:14:28.761-04:002011-07-01T08:14:28.761-04:00what a lovely, lovely tribute to your dear friend....what a lovely, lovely tribute to your dear friend. how lucky you 'all' were to have one another!<br />you were so right she just did not age at all in those photos- a lovely lady indeed. <br />may she rest in peace....<br /><br />joanfor the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-54453228729244541292011-06-30T10:47:19.348-04:002011-06-30T10:47:19.348-04:00What a sweet post!
-Jessica & Holly
Etsy.com/s...What a sweet post!<br />-Jessica & Holly<br />Etsy.com/shop/chezjollyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-79504003556550652542011-06-28T18:07:42.049-04:002011-06-28T18:07:42.049-04:00What a lovely tale. You are a writer!
Lucky you t...What a lovely tale. You are a writer!<br />Lucky you to have had Margie.Thank You For Askinghttp://thankyouforasking.typepad.com/thank-you-for-asking/2010/11/being-thankful.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-13960630590819732532011-06-24T12:34:22.512-04:002011-06-24T12:34:22.512-04:00Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to th...Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to the lovely Margie. You are an angel to share this wonderful story with us all. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.cointreeonline.com" rel="nofollow">Silver MLM</a>Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623997755872619767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-22070038940508343912011-06-20T08:58:37.697-04:002011-06-20T08:58:37.697-04:00Dear Liz
This was such a heartfelt testament to a ...Dear Liz<br />This was such a heartfelt testament to a well lived life of selflessness and daily joy. A beautiful tribute. My father wonderful nanny became my own and remained part of the family until her last day at 101 . I gave her her first flight as a 100 birthday present. <br />I just loved reading your story. It would make a rich wonderful biography to tell us about her lfe through your words<br />Hope to see you soon francineFrancine Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02042631088215474109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-88535613280527434102011-06-18T22:44:46.307-04:002011-06-18T22:44:46.307-04:00This is so wonderful! In our house we had Annie. ...This is so wonderful! In our house we had Annie. She sent me a birthday card until the year she died at 99. Don't make them like this anymore...Jane Kilpatrick Schotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13180782161704403156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-38876317512106697582011-06-17T16:51:15.092-04:002011-06-17T16:51:15.092-04:00This is such a wonderful tribute. It brought a tea...This is such a wonderful tribute. It brought a tear to my eye. We should all remember those people outside our family who make such an impact on our lives. Looks like your mother chose your caregiver well.Carla@DesignintheWoodshttp://www.designinthewoods.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-4551457355224641342011-06-17T14:10:09.636-04:002011-06-17T14:10:09.636-04:00Liz you are an angel to share this wonderful story...Liz you are an angel to share this wonderful story with us all. A wonderful tribute to a very special woman whom I can see loved your family as much as you loved her.<br /><br />I am the eldest of eight children; alas we did not have a Margie, however were blessed with a very patient Mother and Father who taught us all of the important values in life.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Karena<br /><br />Art by KarenaKarenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-83356580562394243262011-06-16T11:13:39.101-04:002011-06-16T11:13:39.101-04:00Dear Liz..wow, this was a beautifully written test...Dear Liz..wow, this was a beautifully written testament to how Margie touched your soul and molded your life starting as a wee child. I very much enjoyed reading this and I didn't want your memories of life with Margie stop. What a life she lived and what an impact she had on you and your family. The photos were tremendous and what a magnificent family you are from. Even the dog is wonderful! Thank you for sharing. Stories like this just make you feel good. <br /><br />xx DebDumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-85706445394411666732011-06-15T11:19:22.574-04:002011-06-15T11:19:22.574-04:00I have no words, Liz. I think this post touched no...I have no words, Liz. I think this post touched not only my heart, but also my soul.<br /><br />I'm sorry for your loss, but showing your love like this is the best gift of life. Love lives on...<br /><br />xo<br /><br />Luciane at HomeBunch.comLuciane at HomeBunch.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244771681186762053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-21605611649077025322011-06-15T00:29:24.675-04:002011-06-15T00:29:24.675-04:00Dear Liz,
I was not at all prepared for such a de...Dear Liz,<br /><br />I was not at all prepared for such a deep post, so lovely and so tearful. I a sorry to hear of her passing. I just loved this post and the history and love that is so deep and still ever present. Hugs to you XO, KellyKelly Frances Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691744649923159182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-9066204666851638082011-06-11T11:14:05.322-04:002011-06-11T11:14:05.322-04:00Oh Liz, what can I say - Margie would be pleased a...Oh Liz, what can I say - Margie would be pleased and proud I'm sure. What a wonderful loving tribute to clearly a very special person! And I had no idea you came from such a large family!!quintessencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484326999396839391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-76257145723139550922011-06-11T11:02:52.114-04:002011-06-11T11:02:52.114-04:00This is such a touching and beautifully told story...This is such a touching and beautifully told story. Thank you for sharing it. I am crying my eyes out! Your post has inspired me to pay more attention to the little things and how they can leave such a big imprint on our children. Such a good reminder.<br />Serenaserenahttp://www.theurbanfarmhouse.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-88569248532607321862011-06-11T10:07:49.169-04:002011-06-11T10:07:49.169-04:00Your story was so lovely and I could imagine the w...Your story was so lovely and I could imagine the wonder of a youth spent with such a wise and wonderful woman. How lucky you and your family was to have had her in your lives.<br />KarenKarenhttp://gardenhomeandparty.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-54322197719146064952011-06-11T09:17:47.740-04:002011-06-11T09:17:47.740-04:00Thank you for sharing. Margie is (still in your li...Thank you for sharing. Margie is (still in your life) a wonderful blessing of love--I have tears rolling down my cheek. Please write more about Margie and the adventures of a family of seven. Have a blessed week-end. Marymaryhttp://mjhdesignarts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-9177104951883839432011-06-11T08:29:25.957-04:002011-06-11T08:29:25.957-04:00your skills at story telling seems to have been an...your skills at story telling seems to have been another legacy from margie, i could imagine her hug, words and scent. what a treasure in your life, thank you for sharing<br />debradebra @ 5th and statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039580956294327582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-1511925998982393042011-06-11T01:39:28.481-04:002011-06-11T01:39:28.481-04:00Oh this is so precious. It is not very often I get...Oh this is so precious. It is not very often I get teary eyed reading blog posts... What a special post... a very special relationship. Reminds me of The Help... those loving family members who aren't blood relatives but couldn't be any closer or more intimately connected. <br />Thank you for sharing this heartfelt story. For just meeting you tonight, I feel like we're BFF's! <br />Beautifully written and so inspiring... like I've just read a book!The French Tangerinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833895261490013346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-3680532665422560332011-06-10T21:34:39.335-04:002011-06-10T21:34:39.335-04:00If I make it to Margie some day, I hope we are bac...If I make it to Margie some day, I hope we are back in the kitchen. Thank you for indulging me in an off topic tribute to a Sassy Saint. <br />Best, <br />LizDovecote Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11957497471267805395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-65553901865591107832011-06-10T16:25:31.494-04:002011-06-10T16:25:31.494-04:00What a beautiful woman and a beautiful story of yo...What a beautiful woman and a beautiful story of your household growing up....I'm touched that you have shared so many great family photos, Liz! I am sure Margie is smiling down on your lovely tribute~French Basketeer.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063218207930318468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-31845543314792637842011-06-10T15:04:59.694-04:002011-06-10T15:04:59.694-04:00This was INCREDIBLE and by far the best post I hav...This was INCREDIBLE and by far the best post I have read all day (and I have read a lot) What a beautiful story about someone who touched your life in such a beautiful profound way and what a beautiful fitting tribute to her life and the impact it had on you. I am touched by this story and loved how the pictures told the story so well....it was obvious she was adored by your entire family and clearly that feeling was mutual. My grandmother had a similiar type helper, Spencena was her name and she was the big lovable doting mother every kid wishes they had...always could knock some sense into our silly immature brains and never was afraid to let us know we were kids and kids listened to adults....she was loved and cherished as your Margie was. Thank you for sharing this wonderful post and story....I am sure God is smiling today with her at his side.The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-62997677838352329602011-06-10T13:42:47.544-04:002011-06-10T13:42:47.544-04:00Ok, let's see if I can type through the tears....Ok, let's see if I can type through the tears. I know exactly how you feel, as I had a Margie too, although her name was Lily. She was an added stability in my life, and i miss her so much.<br />Your Margie lived to be 101 and was dearly loved. As I read, I see that there were so many memories that will always be there for you.<br />Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to the lovely Margie.<br />Teresa<br />xoxoTeresa Hatfield ~ Splendid Sasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08117805878140453338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2669267770319975117.post-39617060099489682762011-06-10T12:38:27.141-04:002011-06-10T12:38:27.141-04:00My friend, there
could be a whole
story here, as t...My friend, there<br />could be a whole<br />story here, as this<br />little slice of <br />Margie's life with<br />your family has me<br />hungry for more!<br />Loved every word.<br />Bless her heart!<br />xx SuzannePrivet and Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09384567378252265965noreply@blogger.com