tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post5194161973369966512..comments2023-12-28T01:17:33.953-08:00Comments on bits and pieces....: I'm so glad I have a 'big brother'...http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/http://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-62935834045938874842010-05-05T04:51:28.980-07:002010-05-05T04:51:28.980-07:00What a lovely post about your big brother. I'm...What a lovely post about your big brother. I'm the older sister of two girls, and so I do not know what it is like to have a big brother. Often I wish I did.<br /><br />God has blessed you with a good family upbringing. What you wrote about Key is so heartwarming. May God continue to bless him, and draw him close to His heart.<br /><br />Love<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-91501950791866279712010-05-02T12:05:50.448-07:002010-05-02T12:05:50.448-07:00Hello Sonja,
I've so enjoyed reading your pos...Hello Sonja,<br /><br />I've so enjoyed reading your post about your brother. You did a very nice tribute to him. When my brothers and I get together and my mother hears some of the "antics" from our childhood years she keeps asking, "Where was I when all of this was going on?" :)<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful week!Diannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15916346102440260126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-80360491339460387342010-05-01T13:00:58.736-07:002010-05-01T13:00:58.736-07:00Hi, Sonja! Each time I visit wtih you I sit amaze...Hi, Sonja! Each time I visit wtih you I sit amazed at God's beautiful work in the lives in your family! God truly set you all apart for a glorious testimony! <br /><br />And, you have been blessed with a wonderful gift from God in your brother. A belated happy birthday to him!<br /><br />How exciting that you are all going to Norway this summer!!! I look forward to hearing about your venture and seeing pictures. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing your life with me. You are, dear friend, such a vibrant blessing! <br /><br />Much love,<br /><br />Andrea<br /><br />P.S. We are still delayed in getting back into our home, but God remains faithful as always. Have a very beautiful Sunday!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18355324478827826300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-39123270802725900812010-04-30T17:48:12.027-07:002010-04-30T17:48:12.027-07:00Ahhh, thanks for sharing such a handsome sibling. ...Ahhh, thanks for sharing such a handsome sibling. Glad you had a good time with him growing up. Blessings.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-11608113136612995822010-04-30T15:26:39.562-07:002010-04-30T15:26:39.562-07:00How sweet! Thank you for sharing your handsome br...How sweet! Thank you for sharing your handsome brother. You two were the darlingest (new word) kids!<br /><br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-89070066363889871012010-04-30T08:52:19.367-07:002010-04-30T08:52:19.367-07:00My friend,
I was so blessed in this post. As a s...My friend, <br /><br />I was so blessed in this post. As a sister to three brothers (one older, two younger and the youngest tragically left this life too early in 1994 at the age of 23), whom I love very much I well relate to this message.<br /><br />I, like Elaine, had the same thought about the name "Key" that there must be more to it than we know (smile). He definitely sounds like the KEY to holding everything together in the family and yes that would make your Mom and Dad very proud.<br /><br />Love you and thank you for your continued prayers and words of life you speak via your Email messages. I love you and I'm praying for you.<br /><br />Blessings and love,<br />LisaLisaShawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847564334928464883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-38899597999388477642010-04-30T07:21:54.758-07:002010-04-30T07:21:54.758-07:00There's something about those Norwegian genes....There's something about those Norwegian genes. What a beautiful family you all make!<br /><br />Sonja, here's another commonality with us. I am the middle child. My brother Steve is 18 months older than me and my sister Christine is 7 years younger. <br /><br />I'm a day late in saying this but ...happy birthday to Key! (I was with Kathleen yesterday having fun.)<br /><br />Hugs and much love to you,<br />Debbie (3rd sis)Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-16424367382049815622010-04-30T05:52:03.641-07:002010-04-30T05:52:03.641-07:00I have some funny memories of my sister and brothe...I have some funny memories of my sister and brothers as well. They do become treasures along the way. <br />Sonja, your brother is a very handsome man, but frankly your whole family is beautiful! Great genes!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682139599731771619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-17143566495456713322010-04-29T21:22:50.305-07:002010-04-29T21:22:50.305-07:00I was the big sister in the family and teased and ...I was the big sister in the family and teased and harrassed my younger sister and brother. I feel bad about now...lol.<br /><br />Happy birthday to your brother, what a blessing to have such a special bond with him. I too can't wait to hear about your upcoming trip to Norway!<br /><br />BlessingsDebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140046660664590895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-70587816930828629822010-04-29T20:13:44.974-07:002010-04-29T20:13:44.974-07:00oops! she's only 78 and her blog is: rubyndu...oops! she's only 78 and her blog is: rubyndub.blogspot.commyletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-49550025955046221182010-04-29T20:07:51.575-07:002010-04-29T20:07:51.575-07:00good grief! you are the most gorgeous trio
ever! ...good grief! you are the most gorgeous trio<br />ever! was your mom 'miss norway?'<br /><br />i have a fun blog for you: the blabbin' grammy or <br />something like that. just check my comments. she<br />is almost 90 years old and just the cutest think you <br />could ever imagine!myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-71608821242664087812010-04-29T17:44:51.794-07:002010-04-29T17:44:51.794-07:00How interesting that you call him "Key."...How interesting that you call him "Key." I imagine there is a great more to that naming than we realize. It seems as if he's been a "key" factor in your life, and I know you are grateful for the relationship you share with your siblings. I wish I could voice the same, but my relationship with my sister is strained at best.<br /><br />That Norway excursion is going to be quite something! I look forward to hearing more; you live a rich life and a rich history. Thanks for sharing it with me.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-58192848030336813762010-04-29T16:51:44.264-07:002010-04-29T16:51:44.264-07:00This is a topic that escapes me, simply because I ...This is a topic that escapes me, simply because I am an only child and have no clue what it is like to have grown up with a sibling...or to have one to lean on later in life...someone you share a history with. However, I smile as I read this because I can feel the love you have for one another. God bless you all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3569182682068612485.post-55488037813291807062010-04-29T16:20:12.166-07:002010-04-29T16:20:12.166-07:00What a handsome brother! May the Lord bless him o...What a handsome brother! May the Lord bless him on his birthday. Wonderful memories of your youth. The pics are great! Thank you for all your love and warm comments and your prayers for me and my family. We are in a very hard place at this time and we're leaning on God.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />MarySaleslady371http://pileofsmiles.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com