tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post3114770786813682130..comments2023-10-30T01:57:37.902-07:00Comments on Butts and Ashes: The Morning AfterMarlahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-34456629813263890932010-05-26T16:16:28.983-07:002010-05-26T16:16:28.983-07:00OK, now my shirt's wet! God was definitely th...OK, now my shirt's wet! God was definitely there with you! He always finds someone to send...<br /><br />I'm off to read the next one...Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-43538680183629864112010-05-15T15:03:41.845-07:002010-05-15T15:03:41.845-07:00Nicole ~ We have a Redbone Coonhound named Ruby. S...Nicole ~ We have a Redbone Coonhound named Ruby. Send him on over!Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-83888981703250835142010-05-10T09:25:47.401-07:002010-05-10T09:25:47.401-07:00Like everyone else, I'm sitting here with tear...Like everyone else, I'm sitting here with tears running down my face. Beautiful! Oklahoma has so many loving people. The state has its faults, but I don't think you could find better people anywhere.Okie Book Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00011163462551105694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-50206306876731715262010-05-10T07:54:48.861-07:002010-05-10T07:54:48.861-07:00Amazing! I always cry when I read these stories, a...Amazing! I always cry when I read these stories, and its when the community comes in, with no fuss, willing to pick up the pieces while you are still in shock, that hits me the hardest - lovely! <br /><br />MMarcie Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275467270269763917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-39477515617950880992010-05-10T02:24:12.626-07:002010-05-10T02:24:12.626-07:00i find myself speechless after reading your post t...i find myself speechless after reading your post this morning. its hard to imagine such tragedy yet you write in such a way that i can begin to grasp it. i thank God for good people, folks who are willing to step in and help. i am grateful that you and hubby made it out alive!Sherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360494347587103696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-62138390474338366492010-05-09T22:32:30.173-07:002010-05-09T22:32:30.173-07:00Can't wait to hear the rest of the story! Just...Can't wait to hear the rest of the story! Just proves that people are really good at heart!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395153992892479101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-76212837026675041622010-05-09T09:06:50.546-07:002010-05-09T09:06:50.546-07:00Thank God for your loving community. I'm in aw...Thank God for your loving community. I'm in awe, as I know you were that morning. There is so much about humanity that is good.Enchanted Oakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815997287116818456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-56176745281369023902010-05-08T21:55:11.105-07:002010-05-08T21:55:11.105-07:00Whoa, what a story and the photos-- OMG. How scar...Whoa, what a story and the photos-- OMG. How scary.<br /><br />xoxoJoanna Jenkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-6089107413591552792010-05-08T20:04:28.113-07:002010-05-08T20:04:28.113-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this story. I am sob...Thank you so much for sharing this story. I am sobbing. People can be sooo good sometimes. It's good to be reminded.Claudya Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17034216831504207496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-23267302295019338032010-05-08T15:36:34.279-07:002010-05-08T15:36:34.279-07:00I am now commenting with tears streaming down my f...I am now commenting with tears streaming down my face. It is heart warming to know that there are still good people out there, and again, that you survived....Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218519474695662328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-60184402103734121042010-05-08T07:53:40.423-07:002010-05-08T07:53:40.423-07:00Such a wonderful story. Shows the true beauty tha...Such a wonderful story. Shows the true beauty that can be within people.<br /><br />Speaking of true beauty within - I can't stand the dog and I'm thinking of taking him back. I could ship him to you if you like - a coonhound would be great on a farm! :)Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419845712720242622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-76425107810569392882010-05-07T20:06:27.735-07:002010-05-07T20:06:27.735-07:00What a wonderful story of kindness shown amidst a ...What a wonderful story of kindness shown amidst a horrific tragedy. I can't stand it, you really need to write a book!<br />KateAuntie Cakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16360461982253858105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-51921206360112910752010-05-07T07:49:08.948-07:002010-05-07T07:49:08.948-07:00I'm crying tears of happiness that people have...I'm crying tears of happiness that people have kind hearts but sadness in the pain I know you endured. My heart aches....Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-24898246967256638592010-05-07T05:02:26.613-07:002010-05-07T05:02:26.613-07:00Oklahoma folks are a wonderful, giving, compassion...Oklahoma folks are a wonderful, giving, compassionate people.Oklahoma Grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053304659210754009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-12739999553140987032010-05-07T03:02:17.053-07:002010-05-07T03:02:17.053-07:00wauwh Marla, I did not know this part of the story...wauwh Marla, I did not know this part of the story. How wonderfull that people helped. This story need to be told more around communities as an example how neighbours can be there for each other.Amarjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588959682646997408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-2818014919204199152010-05-07T01:02:54.070-07:002010-05-07T01:02:54.070-07:00My mind can not even begin to understand what you ...My mind can not even begin to understand what you went through.<br /><br />Could you please allow us to keep walking with you .... ( can't find the words )<br /><br />Did you rebuild ? Did you stay ?Andrew Swanssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892152969564585782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-12821690076875158932010-05-06T19:34:36.163-07:002010-05-06T19:34:36.163-07:00Oh, how can you keep us waiting for the next part!...Oh, how can you keep us waiting for the next part! Wow! I do love when a terrible story goes good! Marla your life is such a story. I am so glad you are recording it here...& sharing it with us. <br /><br />I also loved the story about your neighbor girl! That is so sweet! What a lucky little girl...she is sitting in my morning coffee chair! :)Libbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04707633636581398829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-16251894666477107062010-05-06T19:25:23.597-07:002010-05-06T19:25:23.597-07:00This post makes me proud to be an Oklahoman. :)
M...This post makes me proud to be an Oklahoman. :)<br /><br />Marla @ www.asthefarmturns.wordpress.comMarlahttp://www.asthefarmturns.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-57564054849426949362010-05-06T18:42:08.516-07:002010-05-06T18:42:08.516-07:00it still gives me shivers...beautiful and scary......it still gives me shivers...beautiful and scary...Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-60089807591020778082010-05-06T17:49:00.925-07:002010-05-06T17:49:00.925-07:00I have nothing to offer but prayers my dear. May ...I have nothing to offer but prayers my dear. May God bless you and your family...HUGSRespectfully Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018215635835723955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-36725842355583099182010-05-06T16:16:56.670-07:002010-05-06T16:16:56.670-07:00small town life has its definite advantages! your ...small town life has its definite advantages! your story brings tears to my eyes as i picture the "neighbors" and strangers all coming together to show the love of God to you.Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09028107053575111027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-21677484038564223232010-05-06T16:16:14.447-07:002010-05-06T16:16:14.447-07:00Wow. I can't even imagine. Every time I see ...Wow. I can't even imagine. Every time I see natural disasters on the news, I always wonder, "How do you just rebuild after something like that?"<br /><br />It's so wonderful how the community pulled together to help.Cobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704408483741211604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-91053229733470037372010-05-06T15:44:10.212-07:002010-05-06T15:44:10.212-07:00What a story. I can't imagine how you must hav...What a story. I can't imagine how you must have felt.Monkey Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06741294113777908130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-25795940733375803182010-05-06T14:47:43.576-07:002010-05-06T14:47:43.576-07:00AHH...I'm crying! That's so beautiful. In ...AHH...I'm crying! That's so beautiful. In the middle of that horrible, horrible destruction, beauty in people showed through. Sobbing....I need a tissue.Parsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409440410210436267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9098515874635881752.post-89516832871883288642010-05-06T13:37:46.907-07:002010-05-06T13:37:46.907-07:00Totally gives hope for the human condition.
Makes...Totally gives hope for the human condition.<br /><br />Makes me feel small and large at the same time. We can make a change with so little!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00778094998010491653noreply@blogger.com