tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post5287814892231090838..comments2024-03-28T20:56:36.111-04:00Comments on The Marmelade Gypsy: Angels Watching Over UsJeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-75695710334960225692017-03-31T14:28:23.306-04:002017-03-31T14:28:23.306-04:00I'm so glad y'all are all alright; that Ri...I'm so glad y'all are all alright; that Rick's instincts were good, and that the next lane was clear. <br /><br />People just don't seem to understand how bad/stupid choices behind the wheel can end or ruin lives. <br /><br />I'm so glad you were able to go home to Lizzie and didn't just disappear from Blogger. Danielle L Zecherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01492742250595537348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-77022682494725378622017-03-30T22:43:37.482-04:002017-03-30T22:43:37.482-04:00Oh Jeanie, I'm so glad you are all safe. Thos...Oh Jeanie, I'm so glad you are all safe. Those close encounters do shake us up. I'm glad that Lizzie didn't have to wonder. I've thought of this often, especially now that our children have moved away and it's just us two and we have pups who depend on us, so I made a small card which I keep behind my driver's license in my wallet letting others know we have two dogs alone at home. Our daughter has a neighbor who lives alone with his pup, and he actually has a small sign by his front door alerting rescue workers that his dog is inside. I think it's a good precaution. They depend on us so much.<br />We certainly do value life more after these scary moments, they make us take notice of things we don't necessarily disregard or take for granted, but sometimes lose sight of. Each breath is a gift, dear friend. <br /><br />Interesting coincidence, or maybe not, the quote I chose to share in my last post. You're still here, serving Him, even in the most ordinary things ...like a smile ...and yours can sure light up a world.<br />(((Hugs)))<br />Marciahttps://aninspiredphotojournal.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-26673492447878086312017-03-30T11:58:14.313-04:002017-03-30T11:58:14.313-04:00That must have been so scary, Jeanie. I'm very...That must have been so scary, Jeanie. I'm very glad that Rick was able to get the car out of the danger zone in time. No wonder you all were shaken afterwards. Incidents like that make you think about how fast life can end.<br />Sending you a big hug,<br />JuliaJulia @ Vintage with Laceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099410450914344241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-84215063646138584822017-03-30T09:45:03.383-04:002017-03-30T09:45:03.383-04:00Dear Jeanie,
first of all, thank goodness you are ...Dear Jeanie,<br />first of all, thank goodness you are all o.k. and that no one was hurt. What could the driver have done to make the police chase so reckless and dangerous to other drivers on the road? I hope that one day you discover what their crime had been.<br />And, lastly, no I don't believe in angels. I know there are angels and they keep watch over us all through our lives. I'm so glad yours were out in force that night.<br />Sending love from Normandy,<br />Maggie.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-55969475479499075672017-03-30T08:26:40.055-04:002017-03-30T08:26:40.055-04:00The terror I felt as I was reading was wrapped int...The terror I felt as I was reading was wrapped into <br />the angels in your life in<br />beautiful reflective photos<br />set in a real life terrifying experience true story. <br /><br />I found this a beautiful testimony of you . . . <br />You have written this in such clarity . . .<br />I am saving your words . . .<br /><br />And then there is that one tiny mention I too think about often . . . <br />who would know to take care of Lizzie . . .<br />(Who would know to check on Snickers.)<br /><br />Thank you for this Jeanie . . .<br />I am thankful for you . . .<br />For Ricks quick swerve . . .<br />For angels . . .<br />Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-85252320684389282102017-03-29T17:14:10.509-04:002017-03-29T17:14:10.509-04:00First: thank goodness you're all (relatively) ...First: thank goodness you're all (relatively) fine, and thank goodness for Rick's reflexes. When I was hit from behind on the freeway back in 1981, the only thing that kept me from really serious injury or death was hearing my dad's voice saying "Steer into the skid... steer into the skid" when he was teaching me to drive on ice as a teenager. Call it what you will. We're saved, over and over again, by forces we hardly can name, let alone understand.<br /><br />Are you having any trouble driving, or riding in a car? I did for a while, but only a week or two. When I was hesitant, a friend insisted I "get back on the horse," and it was exactly what I needed. But be gentle with yourself.<br /><br />These police chases drive me crazy. There are instances of people really being hurt, or worse, because of them. If someone's believed to be a real threat, fine. Chase. But there needs to be more caution.shoreacreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284698314697628805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43514746835477133482017-03-28T08:03:56.384-04:002017-03-28T08:03:56.384-04:00Oh my gosh, what a terrifying experience. I can u...Oh my gosh, what a terrifying experience. I can understand why you were shaking like a leaf. Thank goodness you are all ok. I think you should try to report the incident, though, as when you endanger others in pursuit of someone, I think you've gone too far. I'm sure it will take quite some time for you to shake this harrowing experience. And maybe it's something that will forever stay with you. <br /><br />I can't think of a time when my life has felt compromised or on the brink of ending/being severely impacted, but it has happened to others, sometimes resulting in death. And in the sadness of losing others, I'm usually reminded to live the heck out of my life and make the most of every day. I had that experience when I suddenly lost my uncle last August.<br /><br />Sending you hugs! So relieved that you are all ok!!!Lisa from Lisa's Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335500882510597919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-63175025108823449802017-03-27T20:21:41.124-04:002017-03-27T20:21:41.124-04:00I am so glad that you are ok Jeanie!
These things...I am so glad that you are ok Jeanie! <br />These things do make us think about life, the meaning, our own lives, what we have done and what we would like to do. <br /><br />Sending you light.Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11279605745446513635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-41817335238088885732017-03-27T17:48:18.719-04:002017-03-27T17:48:18.719-04:00ps so good to know you are the only child. The a...ps so good to know you are the only child. The article had some good things to <br /> say about that. : ) They're pretty creative.Red Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-13942768021728699412017-03-27T17:46:50.958-04:002017-03-27T17:46:50.958-04:00Oh Jeanie, what a story, and with pictures of the ...Oh Jeanie, what a story, and with pictures of the most beautiful angel statues. Yes, you all were watched over that night on the road. It's so strange because you couldn't find out anything about what happened in the news and such. <br /><br />Being grateful is what this is all about, and maybe you were supposed to write this very post, my dear, reminding us of just that.<br /><br />So glad you're ok.<br /><br />~SheriRed Rose Alleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685747099912989862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-68813751476948127102017-03-27T17:05:48.500-04:002017-03-27T17:05:48.500-04:00So glad to hear you are safe. Angels. Yes. Than...So glad to hear you are safe. Angels. Yes. Thank you for sharing. Thank you for being here.doodletllc@yahoo.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11803470332853312238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-72046301820659784192017-03-27T16:52:03.395-04:002017-03-27T16:52:03.395-04:00What an extraordinary, scary experience. Thank you...What an extraordinary, scary experience. Thank you for sharing your story and beautiful contemplative photos. ❤Painting the hamptonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15474404078973540030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-80876990362856601302017-03-27T15:25:06.777-04:002017-03-27T15:25:06.777-04:00Jeannie, What a close call. So glad that you are a...Jeannie, What a close call. So glad that you are all okay in what could have been a deadly situation. But I'm truly amazed at how many angel pictures you have. Maybe that's what saved you. Paulita https://www.blogger.com/profile/14237320966048538408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-27174375583073099442017-03-27T14:36:05.265-04:002017-03-27T14:36:05.265-04:00Good Heavens! I am so glad you are all alright! T...Good Heavens! I am so glad you are all alright! That WAS a near death experience if ever I heard one. Maybe the police figured that one more car going the wrong way wouldn't make a difference. I sure hope they caught the guy!Kathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-19674095760242547022017-03-27T11:26:43.944-04:002017-03-27T11:26:43.944-04:00Whether it was angels watching over you, or someth...Whether it was angels watching over you, or something else, I'm glad for it. I'm relieved you all came out of it safely, and that there was nobody in the other lane when Rick swerved to avoid the oncoming car.Victoria Ziglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11872256336482196922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-31412074277999388952017-03-27T11:21:17.568-04:002017-03-27T11:21:17.568-04:00DEAREST JANET,
I'm so glad to read that nothin...DEAREST JANET,<br />I'm so glad to read that nothing bad has happened and that nobody of you was injured, its' something like a miracle, really !!!<br /><br />Wishing you the best of weeks, <br />I'm sending hugs and ever much love to you<br />with sincere thankfulness<br /><br />XOXO DanyDanielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-15122761755439987452017-03-27T09:46:58.704-04:002017-03-27T09:46:58.704-04:00Jeanie, I am so sorry for your terrifying experien...Jeanie, I am so sorry for your terrifying experience but thankful the angels were watching over you! Your post here will leave all of us who read it with the same thoughts, thankful for each day and making sure the day is full of all things good. Thankful you three are safe..........The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-51299284360687920472017-03-27T07:48:12.926-04:002017-03-27T07:48:12.926-04:00I, too, believe in angels. I'm happy to hear y...I, too, believe in angels. I'm happy to hear yours were with you.Rita C at Panoplyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17351306074493103021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-72980834402363858242017-03-27T07:34:32.720-04:002017-03-27T07:34:32.720-04:00Jeanie, you made me think about a lot here....one ...Jeanie, you made me think about a lot here....one thing in particular, is this Instagram friend who has not been around for about 8 months. She must have thousands of comments on her last post from concerned followers/friends. On the other hand, these moments you describe here have happened once or twice in my lifetime, and by the grace of God, we are given another chance. As I read your well-written account here, what is stunning is that all of us who have experienced a scare as such always revert to the same responds: gratitude and reflection. The latter usually involves the sense that we are truly temporary on this earth and if we go even further, we realize that the most important thing to do in life is to engage in the things you mention: kindness, love, service to others. No matter what our life consists of now, I think in the end, only those three things will really matter. I am so glad you are safe!Castles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-6812238401735269892017-03-27T06:22:20.119-04:002017-03-27T06:22:20.119-04:00Oh, Jeanie... I'm sooo VERY THANK YOU that you...Oh, Jeanie... I'm sooo VERY THANK YOU that you, Rick and Jan are ALIVE and WELL!! What a blessing in how things turned out. I believe in God, His power, and I'm sure He has spared you all for great good. I'm so glad Rick knew what to do in a crazy situation--bless him! Something like can't help but shake a person up. Being a survivor of a serious car crash, I know the feeling! Life is sooo precious. It is a true gift to leave given to wake up every day! So glad you had Lizzie to come home to. :) Lovely angels in this thoughtful post... I believe in angels too! I'm sure one was with you on Friday. :) ((LOVE & BIG HUGS))<br />Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-43766237238492976722017-03-27T01:56:44.130-04:002017-03-27T01:56:44.130-04:00What an incredibly scary event. When I read that ...What an incredibly scary event. When I read that Rick had swerved, my first thought was he had hit a car in the other lane, but that was quickly answered. So glad he was driving and all was well. Yes, it seems we somehow remain calm during a time of crisis, where time stands still, only to break down and shake later, when time seems to speed up.<br /><br />You did get me thinking, though. I now realize I must leave some kind of instructions in my will I plan to make within the next year, letting everyone know on my blog what has happened to me, as well as who will take care of my boys. Bleubeard will be easy, because, even in his old age, he's Mr. Social. Squiggles, on the other hand, hides from EVERYONE, even my friend Scott. He is truly MY cat and only mine.<br /><br />You have also made me aware that there should have been some kind of law like we have in KS, where a chase must be abandoned when it endangers others' lives. Too bad that isn't true in MI. And I have noticed that if there are no news people on the scene, this type of chase is often not reported. It seems only death and gore make it to the 11 oclock news. If it bleeds, it leads, as they say.<br /><br />SO GLAD you are OK, and hopefully not shaking anymore. Love the photos.Bleubeard and Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149710375520733752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-85244034845538335852017-03-26T23:34:04.985-04:002017-03-26T23:34:04.985-04:00Oh my gosh....thank goodness you are ok. That is t...Oh my gosh....thank goodness you are ok. That is totally scary! Would my life pass before my eyes, not sure. If it happens way to fast I probably would not have the time to let anything flash before me. Scary, scary.....but you never know. Thanks for sharing.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211965720334593365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-42493407005119700702017-03-26T22:46:50.923-04:002017-03-26T22:46:50.923-04:00Wow! You have had a close call. I too am glad noth...Wow! You have had a close call. I too am glad nothing more serious happened or I would have all the questions you write about. I've often wondered such things about other bloggers and about my own self. I've been trying to get my affairs in order for some time. They were in order once but now I need to update and think about a few things first but I've been so busy just looking after mom's needs and catching up to other things. But I'm hoping before long everything will be done once again. Then I can relax my mind a bit. Once again I'm so glad you lived to tell the tale.<br /><br />By the way, you asked the question does our life flash before our eyes. I don't think it always does as I've actually had more than one close call in life. Once was a near car accident in icy winter conditions. In that instance, my life or scenes of my life did flash before my eyes. It was very surreal. Like a film of different episodes in life from younger age to older age. I'm not sure why those particular episodes and I do not remember them now. In other instances, I had no such flashes of memory. Very interesting stuff. No doubt whatever is happening triggers something in the brain. <br /><br />The one good thing out of these experiences as you've noted is that we learn to value our lives and relationships much more for the precious things they are. Hugs. xxJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-70094533103946907982017-03-26T21:04:38.910-04:002017-03-26T21:04:38.910-04:00Living, as I do, in southern California high speed...Living, as I do, in southern California high speed car chases are an almost everyday occurrence but I still don't understand why it's necessary to put lives at risk to catch a robbery suspect or something along those lines. Yes, if a life is in danger...maybe...but at the same time they're putting more lives in danger with the chase. <br /><br />I'm so happy you're all okay and Lizzie is not alone waiting. Thank goodness for Rick's quick reflexes. And I do believe in guardian angels. Yours was on the job that night! Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10084823218319628822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5681875145919050501.post-21371489740439969902017-03-26T20:49:26.344-04:002017-03-26T20:49:26.344-04:00Whew! So glad you all three came out safely and t...Whew! So glad you all three came out safely and that Rick swerved and no one was in the other lane. How very scary! Yes, I believe in angels and your guardian angels were there beside you.Marilyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13115440271615593122noreply@blogger.com