tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post3687737547140722501..comments2023-09-22T04:10:57.228-04:00Comments on Beth's stories: SaraBethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-4576464215556479732008-04-18T20:48:00.000-04:002008-04-18T20:48:00.000-04:00What a great thing! Congratulations to her.What a great thing! Congratulations to her.Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-59323038433819760952008-04-15T16:56:00.000-04:002008-04-15T16:56:00.000-04:00Marianne and RuthieJ, thank you so much for the se...Marianne and RuthieJ, thank you so much for the sentiment. She has worked very hard and this feels like a reward for that--we don't always get rewards for working hard but sometimes it works out.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-71977202603711006292008-04-15T14:27:00.000-04:002008-04-15T14:27:00.000-04:00Gosh, Beth, that's so neat!! Way to go Sarah! Jus...Gosh, Beth, that's so neat!! Way to go Sarah! Just goes to show you what being smart, working hard, and having a supportive family can do for "a little girl from the mountains of Western Maine!"RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-53135230730054929832008-04-14T10:47:00.000-04:002008-04-14T10:47:00.000-04:00This last paragraph brought tears to my eyes. "My...This last paragraph brought tears to my eyes. "My little Sarah..." oh how we moms know that feeling. Congratulations to you and to sarah. I would love to read the speech once it is all said and done. Yound people like Sarah make me feel so much hope for our future. xoxo MarianneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-81242375604516269652008-04-12T13:03:00.000-04:002008-04-12T13:03:00.000-04:00Thanks, Ralph, it's nice to meet you and good to k...Thanks, Ralph, it's nice to meet you and good to know a source for Peace Corps questions.<BR/><BR/>The Elementary, this is the daughter who I think of many times when I read your writings. I think you two would like each other.<BR/><BR/>Texican, the genes will tell!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-37540472223302400062008-04-12T12:32:00.000-04:002008-04-12T12:32:00.000-04:00Like mother, like daughter. Tell her we are very ...Like mother, like daughter. Tell her we are very proud. Be sure to remind her to remember the little people when she makes it big. I bet she doesn't even have a picture of me on her refrigerator.Pappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13118854996343714131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-40935263209804827952008-04-12T11:39:00.000-04:002008-04-12T11:39:00.000-04:00Beth, I'm just thrilled to read the news. Of cours...Beth, I'm just thrilled to read the news. Of course you must be proud of her, it sounds like you've done a marvellous job. <BR/>"but really could a little girl from the mountains of Western Maine who is neither rich nor famous have a chance at such an honor?"<BR/>-That's why my husband came to America in the first place, for the fact that seemingly far fetched dreams are possible with hard work and dedication. Congratulations to all of you.Phyllis Hunt McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13370730851612587650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-19294279560073179902008-04-12T07:44:00.000-04:002008-04-12T07:44:00.000-04:00Beth, a huge congrats to Sara--winning such a comp...Beth, a huge congrats to Sara--winning such a competition is no small thing. <BR/><BR/>And welcome to the Peace Corps family! I just discovered you in a comment on my friend Kat's blog, Keep the Coffee Coming, clicked on your profile, and now I'm reading your stuff, Very nice--you tell the kind of stories I like to read wnd will be checking in often.<BR/><BR/>You may know from Kat's blog that she and I were Peace Corps volunteers at the same time in Ghana, 1969-71. I then went on to have a full 27-year career at the Peace Corps until I retired on 2003. The Peace Corps remains a huge part of my life and I am so glad that we are welcoming one more extraordinary person, Sara, into the fold. It's a select fraternity.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007305231270037503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-23823946965990765942008-04-12T05:17:00.000-04:002008-04-12T05:17:00.000-04:00Thank you Ruth and Mary, it's nice to be able to ...Thank you Ruth and Mary, it's nice to be able to share this with other thoughtful folks. Your words are kind.<BR/><BR/>Rach and Weather Boy, it takes a village--that's what we have going for us here, our kids have a lot of good people helping to shape them--that's what Rach posted about the other day and its true. So, thanks for your part in helping to shape my kids.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604780070187163751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-60838133546341469542008-04-12T01:51:00.000-04:002008-04-12T01:51:00.000-04:00I enjoyed Sara as one of my soccer players, but en...I enjoyed Sara as one of my soccer players, but enjoyed her intellect even more. Congratulations to her on her commencement honor, and even moreso on her Peace Corps commitment. The world needs more like her.<BR/><BR/>And please thank Molly for her extremely kind comments. I hardly feel worthy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11379279405364769805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-74334467382829340952008-04-11T22:32:00.000-04:002008-04-11T22:32:00.000-04:00wowie wow wow! Way to go, Sara!!!!wowie wow wow! Way to go, Sara!!!!The Buck Shoots Herehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07220730771112188313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-55067752740060869732008-04-11T21:40:00.000-04:002008-04-11T21:40:00.000-04:00I am already crying here, Beth. I am so proud of ...I am already crying here, Beth. I am so proud of her and you as her Mom and nurturer.<BR/><BR/>Your drive through Washington, D.C. isn't easy, I know. I lived near D.C. all my life and still drive with white knuckles. But it's worth it to see little Sara from Maine.<BR/><BR/>I know you will share her commencement with us.<BR/><BR/>Go, Sara~Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4397297519936791008.post-19010562073779837552008-04-11T21:24:00.000-04:002008-04-11T21:24:00.000-04:00Congratulations to your daughter. You should be pr...Congratulations to your daughter. You should be proud of her. I am sure you are a big part of her successes by your example.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.com