Comments on: What She Said. . .

By: Keri Wyatt Kent

Keri Wyatt Kent — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:18:49 +0000

Suz, same with me, my first year in 8 that I stayed home. the last two years I had to pay my own way (or part of it) so I decided I’d rather spend the money on taking my kids to Yellowstone. I have no regrets about that decision! and I don’t have a book releasing until January, and I don’t have a project I’m pitching right now, so it didn’t make much sense. It feels good to be here at home this week.

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:45:45 +0000

I wish I were at ICRS. It’s my first year in eight not to go. But I feel at peace about it. Next year I definitely plan to go. I bet Miss Allison is there, as well as Eva since it’s in her “neck of the woods”. : )

By: Keri Wyatt Kent

Keri Wyatt Kent — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:26:08 +0000

oh. that makes sense. I was afraid if I hit “publish” it would show up right away.
thanks for the tip!
are you at ICRS?

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:08:06 +0000

Keri, You have to publish it, rather than just save it. That will make it appear on the day you choose.

By: Keri Wyatt Kent

Keri Wyatt Kent — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 03:26:58 +0000

Suz
I wrote a post, and tried to set it up to publish while i was gone, but it didn’t work. sigh. that type of advanced blogging is apparently beyond my limited capacity.

Old Faithful is cool but too commercial for my blood. I liked the less crowded spaces –which have cool geysers, among many other things.
check out my facebook page for some fab photos!

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:51:19 +0000

Keri, My mom and your parents are close to the same age. She’s a young 70, that’s why this scare was so unexpected. My dad is 74, but can walk a brisk 3 to 5 mile walk and likes to climb trees and watch for bears in chilly Canada. Mom’s illness brought a new element to my life — suddenly realizing that things can change quickly, but that’s true of any of our relationships. Your trip sounds wonderful. I love Yellowstone. We missed your voice last week, but you are excused since you were watching Old Faithful. : )

By: Keri Wyatt Kent

Keri Wyatt Kent — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:22:31 +0000

Traveling is big for me–that’s where I’ve been the past week, traveling through Yellowstone. With my kids and parents, who thankfully are part of that “maintaining youthfulness” trend even tho they are not Boomers (they’re 68 and 69). they had no trouble keeping up with us on a six mile hike up and down hills. I love travel and often travel alone for work. but I’m suddenly aware that my kids will only be at home for a few more years and I want to travel with them while they’re still willing to do that. I’ll post more about it on Thursday!

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:13:59 +0000

Thanks, Karen. I agree. I feel pulled sometimes, but I am just having to make it priority. I invited my mom down for the weekend, and she was so excited. But she also is worried about driving here (about an hour drive), so I don’t know if it will happen. The weather has to be perfect, and the time has to be when fewer cars are on the drive. I even worry about asking her to step out of her comfort zone to drive here. She’s not elderly. She just got out of the habit of driving further than the grocery store or church. More complications, but I want to work through them even if that means going to her every time.

By: Karen L. Alaniz

Karen L. Alaniz — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:59:02 +0000

Spend time with your parents-it’s so true. Time passes and we all have the idea that there will always be more time “when.” I’d spend more time with my family “if only.” What would you do if you knew today was their last day? That’s the way to spend today. ~Karen

By: suzanne eller

suzanne eller — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 13:15:43 +0000

I do like the variables. It takes a little bit of adjustment as my brain didn’t know how well I was seeing at first. I went in for the first exam (one week later) and I aced all the tests — 20/20, but I didn’t feel like I was seeing 20/20. My eye doctor said, “Suzie, you’r brain will catch on. Let’s give it one more week.” It’s working. : )