tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post2830986154341632685..comments2023-11-02T07:05:51.747-06:00Comments on Call Me Grandma Dawn: Friday Show and Tell - and Twin UpdateDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-89062590664839887882008-08-24T15:38:00.000-06:002008-08-24T15:38:00.000-06:00I have an award for you over on my site!I have an award for you over on my site!nancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-8098086665151492172008-08-24T10:39:00.000-06:002008-08-24T10:39:00.000-06:00Hi Dawn,I can't get over your many talents! Is th...Hi Dawn,<BR/>I can't get over your many talents! Is there anything you can't do??<BR/>Those twin pictures are adorable and I especially like the four of them in the wagon!<BR/>xoSusiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-43102131866205646772008-08-24T09:23:00.000-06:002008-08-24T09:23:00.000-06:00Great memories and nice pictures. You did a great ...Great memories and nice pictures. You did a great job on that outfit you wore.<BR/><BR/>The twins are getting big. What an adorable family.Nadinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480908026387066960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-65366989039883916582008-08-24T06:39:00.000-06:002008-08-24T06:39:00.000-06:00With all the rich wood paneling? That is wonderfu...With all the rich wood paneling? That is wonderful! Most churches have either painted over theirs or moved on. That is great!Missy Wertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183835861330993295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-6195305792830262442008-08-24T06:16:00.000-06:002008-08-24T06:16:00.000-06:00I love to share all your memories!!!!!!!!!and the ...I love to share all your memories!!!!!!!!!<BR/>and the twins are growing by leaps and bounds.....<BR/>your memory posts always bring back some memories of my own!!!<BR/>Thanks,Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829978526818067941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-78380931950309544572008-08-24T05:59:00.000-06:002008-08-24T05:59:00.000-06:00Dawn the twins are getting big! I remember the wo...Dawn the twins are getting big! I remember the wood paneling that churches used to have. Now we have full stage productions. Our Children's Worship (1st-4th grade) is as large as the sanctuary of the church I grew up in. And has as much seating and ... has two services every morning! <BR/><BR/>We have a "Tween" Ministry for the 5th & 6th grades. And yep, Jr. High is Missy Wertzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01183835861330993295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-46716195383197405102008-08-23T22:34:00.000-06:002008-08-23T22:34:00.000-06:00Love hearing about the church and the music. Isn'...Love hearing about the church and the music. Isn't it wonderful to see what can be done...and without spending a lot of money!<BR/><BR/>The twins are really getting personalities, aren't they.<BR/><BR/>Have a Blessed Sunday!Sue Seiberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15079271353907261500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-42522408608687201492008-08-23T22:12:00.000-06:002008-08-23T22:12:00.000-06:00I really enjoyed reading about your memories as yo...I really enjoyed reading about your memories as you served joyfully! Your pictures of the children in the plays and the lovingly sewed robes are wonderful!<BR/>And Oh how beautiful those twins are!<BR/>Blessings to you!<BR/>Claudia O.The Tiquehunters Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11540693029145434293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-46356791276011381162008-08-23T15:57:00.000-06:002008-08-23T15:57:00.000-06:00Dawn,Thanks for directing me back to your blog. As...Dawn,<BR/>Thanks for directing me back to your blog. As I read your and Kevin's story, I realized I had read it before. I read it again anyway. Then I saw my responses to your and Kevin's last (final chapter) posts. I remain inspired (and hopeful) as I did back then.<BR/>AND, it's great to see the "new news". I remember participating in a church play, but even more so all the "plays" I put on Michelle (wife, mom, grandma, daughter, sister, friend, co-worker, and striving to be a Proverbs 31 woman)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15073514366455942396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-31417687571205094382008-08-23T12:02:00.000-06:002008-08-23T12:02:00.000-06:00That was so nice of you to take on the children's ...That was so nice of you to take on the children's musicals, so your kids and the other kids could have that experience. I'm glad the tradition is continuing. <BR/><BR/>The twins look so cute enjoying their new toys. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097238581537624315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-27525772745211724622008-08-23T09:23:00.000-06:002008-08-23T09:23:00.000-06:00I'm learning so much about you and finding more wa...I'm learning so much about you and finding more ways that we are similar... I did Children's Ministry for 10 years at our church and the plays/musicals were a big art of it. You are such a blessing to your church and think about all the little lives you have touched!<BR/><BR/>The twins have grown. What a blessing!<BR/><BR/>Today is our twins birthday and I have some pictures up. It's hard to Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004141713017997665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-14597672569497941642008-08-23T00:56:00.000-06:002008-08-23T00:56:00.000-06:00How fun working with the children, what wonderful ...How fun working with the children, what wonderful memories. I understand what goes into doing a program, and it is a lot of time and energy. <BR/><BR/>The twins sure are cute, and alert.Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162152550415193254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-64578274327832345782008-08-22T21:33:00.000-06:002008-08-22T21:33:00.000-06:00Great memories. I also had a season of involvement...Great memories. <BR/><BR/>I also had a season of involvement in writing and directing a children's musical.<BR/><BR/>But I think you were more dedicated than I was...with the sewing and all. Those pictures of the kids in their "robes" and in their animal costumes are super-cute!<BR/><BR/>The twins look happy with their new toys! Hopefully it will buy you and Kristin an additional 5 minutes of "Sharon Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538835090062707610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-84863352403978688112008-08-22T18:52:00.000-06:002008-08-22T18:52:00.000-06:00They are smiling!! Oh, how sweet they are! I jus...They are smiling!! Oh, how sweet they are! I just love your twin updates!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your musical memories as well.Izzy, Emmy 'N Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875610569065358042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-37848337952353334172008-08-22T16:44:00.000-06:002008-08-22T16:44:00.000-06:00Well, of course pink panther was on the ark....how...Well, of course pink panther was on the ark....how else would he have gotten here??? :) I love all those pictures and it reminds me of a kinder, gentler time in my own children's lives when they were in church plays! Thanks for the memories! The girls are precious and I especially love the one of all 4 in the wagon!nancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-44556799433512407192008-08-22T13:57:00.000-06:002008-08-22T13:57:00.000-06:00Ooh, I still remember my line from the very first ...Ooh, I still remember my line from the very first musical: "You should save that one for special occasions, Jason."<BR/><BR/>Yes. Line. That was the only one.<BR/><BR/>Chad's was: "He's an EATING MACHINE!"<BR/><BR/>Very fun memories.jlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03197184687660000648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-6815871515611568092008-08-22T12:44:00.000-06:002008-08-22T12:44:00.000-06:00What a loving caring thing you did for all those c...What a loving caring thing you did for all those children. Tucked away in their keepsakes must be lots of pictures of them in it. <BR/>Everyday things like practicing for the plays take on more importance because you took the time to care. <BR/><BR/>Those lively twins are growing so fast!Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127746214155107976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-61009552287662880012008-08-22T12:20:00.000-06:002008-08-22T12:20:00.000-06:00Dawn, sorry that I have not been visiting.I have h...Dawn, sorry that I have not been visiting.I have had a lot of distractions. I hope that you are haveing a great day. Mike G. said that!Mike Golchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14472496241893921107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-44186240558575291072008-08-22T10:54:00.000-06:002008-08-22T10:54:00.000-06:00You seem to have the ability to excel at so much D...You seem to have the ability to excel at so much Dawn. What a blessing to so many.<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-70262012904194811642008-08-22T09:59:00.000-06:002008-08-22T09:59:00.000-06:00Well glad you can make up plays and be the directo...Well glad you can make up plays and be the director...I always was acting and singing...lol<BR/><BR/>The twins are so cute!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12646280374026009035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-83195529037911745192008-08-22T09:42:00.000-06:002008-08-22T09:42:00.000-06:00What a wonderful project for you to tackle, Dawn. ...What a wonderful project for you to tackle, Dawn. I know how boring all that "repetitive" sewing can be and that was certainly a lot of repeats. Very cute though! Yes, I did notice the matched plaids on the bias. I really hate seeing expensive clothing that does not match.<BR/><BR/>The girls are so big now. They look like such happy babies as they discover their new toys. The wagon picture Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-66006134819872647582008-08-22T09:05:00.000-06:002008-08-22T09:05:00.000-06:00First off, what beautiful children! I love them s...First off, what beautiful children! I love them sitting in the wagon, and nothing is prettier than a baby smile! I have VERY fond memories of church performances, and still love to attend ones (I perfer low-tech). Kudos to you for taking on such a challege! (I didn't know Noah's wife was such a hottie:)Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09995546678739653397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-47612710725336549862008-08-22T07:33:00.000-06:002008-08-22T07:33:00.000-06:00Those pictures brought back so many memories of my...Those pictures brought back so many memories of my kids in church plays. I've made everything from pig, sheep, and mice costumes for the plays.<BR/>Thanks for sharing.A Hint of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350273064901061247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-14082887696991238532008-08-22T06:49:00.000-06:002008-08-22T06:49:00.000-06:00What a wonderful entry and Praise God for precious...What a wonderful entry and Praise God for precious servants like you who are willing to put their time, money, energy and talents into helping the children have a memorable experience.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488927758678871106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-23463336101694911652008-08-22T03:25:00.000-06:002008-08-22T03:25:00.000-06:00Dawn....your grandbabies are growing so quickly!!!...Dawn....your grandbabies are growing so quickly!!! Love the photos you share of them.<BR/><BR/>And choir....ahhhh yes, the days of memories for me too. I really enjoyed reading all about this. And I love LOVE the program cover designed by your nephew!!!<BR/><BR/>Happy Show n Tell dayHootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.com