tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post3025448856440205365..comments2024-03-13T13:35:22.177-05:00Comments on Baking in a Tornado: Janet KnowsKaren BakingInATornadohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-22787025316036687972020-12-04T15:18:56.360-06:002020-12-04T15:18:56.360-06:00Could very well be.Could very well be.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-40855444641758548182020-12-04T15:07:24.888-06:002020-12-04T15:07:24.888-06:00I totally believe those are little signs from Jane...I totally believe those are little signs from Janet. Bless her. She's probably feather-dusting Heavenly Father's laundry room as we speak...Diane Stringam Tolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629946536985545457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-4464143310920282952015-03-09T13:44:32.076-05:002015-03-09T13:44:32.076-05:00I look back and really hope that Janet knew that I...I look back and really hope that Janet knew that I would always remember her, that I would think of her often.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-29785045609727641542015-03-09T12:44:26.926-05:002015-03-09T12:44:26.926-05:00 A lovely story about people who come into our liv... A lovely story about people who come into our lives and their imprint when present or not! Yummy recipe.Haraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05357833144467602394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-4904296586481953132014-08-29T09:19:35.019-05:002014-08-29T09:19:35.019-05:00Thank you so much for reading and for your support...Thank you so much for reading and for your support. I appreciate it.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-41088164427015084582014-08-29T01:24:41.069-05:002014-08-29T01:24:41.069-05:00I love all of your recipes, of course, but the sto...I love all of your recipes, of course, but the stories you share, is one of the reasons I love your blog. So down to earth and sometimes they mimic my own life....I laugh at the stories you tell about your boys, and can,sometimes, just change the name to that of one of my own children...LOL This story about your Friend is so touching and tender...thank you for sharing!<br />TrudyAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08024635723496153280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-64144960880740482682013-10-11T14:24:28.319-05:002013-10-11T14:24:28.319-05:00I couldn't agree with you more. I remember you...I couldn't agree with you more. I remember your story of the friends whose home is now yours. I think we're lucky to be open to these connections. They're special.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-33870127270863825952013-10-11T14:20:40.922-05:002013-10-11T14:20:40.922-05:00I absolutely believe in all of it. I think the ins...I absolutely believe in all of it. I think the instances of seeing the feather and fingerprints are gifts. THey may not be specifically sent "as" Janet, but more of a reminder of the joyous hard worker and friend. I have similar experiences (as you know) about the people that built my home. I cherish every clue they leave behind. It's a connection. Sometimes we need those to hold it all together. xoxMichele Marriotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16658350918252530545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-5596274005054578782013-09-26T19:41:56.421-05:002013-09-26T19:41:56.421-05:00It's been a long time since my college days bu...It's been a long time since my college days but I do remember Sartre. You do have to wonder how much more we'd be aware of if we just let down our guard. Interesting thought, isn't it?Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-89167863052214495972013-09-26T19:32:25.135-05:002013-09-26T19:32:25.135-05:00OMG, while reading this, I sooo wanted Janet's...OMG, while reading this, I sooo wanted Janet's treatments to be successful! She sounds like an amazing lady. <br /><br />If you've got some time, look up "les jeux sont faits" by Jean-Paul Sartre: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chips_Are_Down_(screenplay)<br />We read it in school, and I remember that back then, I was convinced that "the dead" are among us - they are just invisible to us, but if we allow it, we can feel their presence.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06945984135731336978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-23999075002492266662013-09-26T08:15:30.986-05:002013-09-26T08:15:30.986-05:00Although in general i tend to be an over-analyzer,...Although in general i tend to be an over-analyzer, in this instance I really need to just let this be what it is.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-58483396032430049502013-09-26T01:36:01.296-05:002013-09-26T01:36:01.296-05:00OK, here it is 12:30 at night and I'm craving ...OK, here it is 12:30 at night and I'm craving cheddar mac squares!<br /><br />Very touching story.Sometimes we just have to accept the meaning of these things and not over-analyze them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13743646207453247092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-7238154632497748752013-09-25T10:04:08.792-05:002013-09-25T10:04:08.792-05:00Thank you Dawn, I'd like to think so.Thank you Dawn, I'd like to think so.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-26682452217569248562013-09-24T21:40:45.124-05:002013-09-24T21:40:45.124-05:00I really loved this story. I am sure Janet would l...I really loved this story. I am sure Janet would love this too.Dawn @ Words Of Deliciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03494584217024682385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-29891478700403371112013-09-24T19:14:27.826-05:002013-09-24T19:14:27.826-05:00I agree with you completely, Sarah. I need to not ...I agree with you completely, Sarah. I need to not try to think it through and just let it be what it is.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-14002505603003046942013-09-24T16:50:27.893-05:002013-09-24T16:50:27.893-05:00What a beautiful sharing of Janet! Please, don'...What a beautiful sharing of Janet! Please, don't EVER over think it. Don't analyze it. Just let it be there. That's the gifts Janet left you, so she's ALWAYS there in some way.Sarah Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15267130953542957239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-62377313655060091272013-09-24T15:39:48.132-05:002013-09-24T15:39:48.132-05:00I never would have expected to believe it, but I d...I never would have expected to believe it, but I do. Funny how sometimes we end up surprising ourselves.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-53326194951492927752013-09-24T15:38:51.389-05:002013-09-24T15:38:51.389-05:00It's a great way to keep her in our lives. She...It's a great way to keep her in our lives. She really is missed.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-74526932144014543822013-09-24T14:39:05.069-05:002013-09-24T14:39:05.069-05:00ohhhh, loved this post, Karen! That's so lovel...ohhhh, loved this post, Karen! That's so lovely and endearing that you two grew to have that close relationship. And, as someone who wholeheartedly believes in those sorts of things, I totally believe the feather and fingerprints illuminated by sunlight were the exactly what was intended: a message to you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-76903106847931482372013-09-24T11:19:10.367-05:002013-09-24T11:19:10.367-05:00sniffles.....wipes tears away....she is so watchin...sniffles.....wipes tears away....she is so watching over you and what a great angel to have watching you. I know my Grandmother is always watching and protecting us. Enthusiastic Bookwormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12989385340994756602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-7340640480879592922013-09-24T10:52:40.596-05:002013-09-24T10:52:40.596-05:00I agree. And in this instance it wasn't that I...I agree. And in this instance it wasn't that I thought it through, I really just knew.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-36741574283404227542013-09-24T10:51:39.845-05:002013-09-24T10:51:39.845-05:00We love these Cheddar Mac Squares, I actually serv...We love these Cheddar Mac Squares, I actually serve them as a side dish. The ultimate comfort food.Karen BakingInATornadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04908944310611937600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-26087602806844327192013-09-24T09:34:16.104-05:002013-09-24T09:34:16.104-05:00What a beautiful story Karen. And I absolutely lov...What a beautiful story Karen. And I absolutely love this because I too cannot quite comprehend what I can't prove, but I can' disprove it either so .. who am I to judge. And I have had a similar experience. River rafting ... my grandmother was killed in a river rafting accident and well, it's a long story. But those oddities definitely make you think it's possible.<br /><br />¤´¨) <br />¸.•*´ <br />(¸¤ Lanaya | xoxo<br />Raising-Reagan.com<br />Lanaya | Raising Reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02237789855735603453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199397575911294318.post-25500086391864489232013-09-24T08:00:12.653-05:002013-09-24T08:00:12.653-05:00What a bittersweet, touching story. Janet is prob...What a bittersweet, touching story. Janet is probably smiling right now :)<br /><br />I've been craving pasta dishes something fierce lately. This mac n cheese needs to make an appearance in my belly soon! 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