tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post4342309430387657009..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: Part of Something Wonderful by Margo HoornstraAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-54023517069193152202017-09-13T06:14:21.904-04:002017-09-13T06:14:21.904-04:00Thanks, Pam. It was pretty wonderful. God's bl...Thanks, Pam. It was pretty wonderful. God's blessings to you, too.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-52225534523006541672017-09-12T08:29:10.029-04:002017-09-12T08:29:10.029-04:00What a great way to honor our veterans and country...What a great way to honor our veterans and country!<br />Beautiful post - thanks for sharing<br />Good luck and God's blessings<br />PamTPamela S Thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951038997223264816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-62876573085523253282017-09-11T15:03:55.210-04:002017-09-11T15:03:55.210-04:00My thoughts exactly, Andi. Very encouraging isn...My thoughts exactly, Andi. Very encouraging isn't it?Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-35372206965635764872017-09-11T12:53:42.481-04:002017-09-11T12:53:42.481-04:00How moving, Margo. thanks so much for sharing. It...How moving, Margo. thanks so much for sharing. It's wonderful to think the younger generation is being taught what it means to serve.Andrea Downinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553961600937196102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-88335927886793931282017-09-11T12:38:11.942-04:002017-09-11T12:38:11.942-04:00So true, Sharon. Those who stood and waited.So true, Sharon. Those who stood and waited.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-53347998591393604242017-09-11T12:37:10.151-04:002017-09-11T12:37:10.151-04:00Aren't you sweet, Alison. Not my talent as a w...Aren't you sweet, Alison. Not my talent as a writer. More those kids' talents as citizens. Brought a tear to my eye too. :-) In a good way!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-81683514605007047312017-09-11T12:36:27.925-04:002017-09-11T12:36:27.925-04:00This was wonderful, just wonderful. From the wife ...This was wonderful, just wonderful. From the wife of a Vietnam vet. We were proud who only stood and waited.Sharon Ervinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01034672245013019017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-29090483468666543082017-09-11T12:10:11.264-04:002017-09-11T12:10:11.264-04:00What a remarkable experience, Margo. It brought a ...What a remarkable experience, Margo. It brought a tear to my eye, and I wasn't even there--obviously a tribute to your talent as a writer.Alison Hendersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26394306984199511152017-09-11T11:52:23.597-04:002017-09-11T11:52:23.597-04:00Pretty neat to be there, Brenda. It was pretty nea...Pretty neat to be there, Brenda. It was pretty neat.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-24808990132407847152017-09-11T11:51:53.188-04:002017-09-11T11:51:53.188-04:00Glad I could you get that lump, Ally. It sure was ...Glad I could you get that lump, Ally. It sure was pretty special.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-2474259102134048712017-09-11T11:50:39.636-04:002017-09-11T11:50:39.636-04:00We need to appreciate all their service, Alina. Mi...We need to appreciate all their service, Alina. Midwest or elsewhere.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-77305556576767240532017-09-11T11:49:34.639-04:002017-09-11T11:49:34.639-04:00Good points, Rolynn. Also good kids.Good points, Rolynn. Also good kids.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-60244151436984895902017-09-11T11:30:27.441-04:002017-09-11T11:30:27.441-04:00Nice post, Margo. I can only imagine how moving it...Nice post, Margo. I can only imagine how moving it was to be there.Brenda whitesidehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046023091470525960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-48037589808078944352017-09-11T11:29:54.614-04:002017-09-11T11:29:54.614-04:00Wow, I'm speechless, and I also have a lump in...Wow, I'm speechless, and I also have a lump in my throat. Beautiful post. Thank you for sharing. Thank you to all those who have served and remembering those who died in war, and in 9/11. Never forget.Alicia Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12003539473772776004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-59139268024064840342017-09-11T11:07:31.136-04:002017-09-11T11:07:31.136-04:00Wonderful post! My husband is a Vietnam vet also. ...Wonderful post! My husband is a Vietnam vet also. One of the things I miss about the Midwest is that appreciation for the sacrifices made by veterans. Alina K. Fieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10099488580656917314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-86756727319197309592017-09-11T10:21:21.547-04:002017-09-11T10:21:21.547-04:00Thanks for sharing this moving experience, Margo. ...Thanks for sharing this moving experience, Margo. And though it sounds like some of the moments were unplanned, my former high school principal experience tells me that this half-time event was choreographed by some band leader or head coach or athletic/activities director, modeling to the community, and especially youth, the way to honor history...and by doing so, making another precious moment worth remembering. Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21977293089871359092017-09-11T09:45:31.785-04:002017-09-11T09:45:31.785-04:00Exactly, Maris. Fantastic!Exactly, Maris. Fantastic!Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-44685326575780612042017-09-11T09:44:57.078-04:002017-09-11T09:44:57.078-04:00It was a pretty great tribute for those who do and...It was a pretty great tribute for those who do and have done so much for us, Diane.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-55464441552878954302017-09-11T09:44:03.392-04:002017-09-11T09:44:03.392-04:00Definitely special, Jannine. I really couldn't...Definitely special, Jannine. I really couldn't NOT share.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-80441682348808855472017-09-11T09:42:56.122-04:002017-09-11T09:42:56.122-04:00It sure was powerful, Nancy. I just had to share. ...It sure was powerful, Nancy. I just had to share. Sorry about the makeup issue - sort of, anyway. ;-)Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-670897083494525252017-09-11T09:41:15.171-04:002017-09-11T09:41:15.171-04:00Awwww! Not me, Kat. Them!! Thanks for stopping. I ...Awwww! Not me, Kat. Them!! Thanks for stopping. I always know I can count on you. ;-)Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-274464865610634952017-09-11T09:39:57.749-04:002017-09-11T09:39:57.749-04:00Thanks, Sharon. It sure was pretty special.Thanks, Sharon. It sure was pretty special.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-62859318345845780432017-09-11T09:39:27.092-04:002017-09-11T09:39:27.092-04:00Yep! It sure is! LOL Good morning, Leah.Yep! It sure is! LOL Good morning, Leah.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70138283314376055442017-09-11T09:38:49.491-04:002017-09-11T09:38:49.491-04:00Thanks, Leah. So many of us are extremely indebte...Thanks, Leah. So many of us are extremely indebted to so few. We do need to keep our thoughts and prayers focused on that and them.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-35597909314039624972017-09-11T09:37:51.988-04:002017-09-11T09:37:51.988-04:00What a fantastic night for all. Kudos to the organ...What a fantastic night for all. Kudos to the organizers, and kudos to the kids.Marishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714052867941990380noreply@blogger.com