Endings and Beginnings

By Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
Johannesburg, South Africa
September 11, 2015 6:51pm CST
September 11 is a significant day in world history, but for me it marks a year since the day my Dad died, so it's been a tough day. However I decided to bring a positive meaning to that date, so I've just launched my bonsai blog on BlogJob. I still haven't decided to do with my photo blog though.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
12 Sep 15
bless yer heart 'n i'm sendin' the biggest possible yer way. i'm so glad that'cha chose to do such in honor 'f his memory - somethin' i'm sure he'd cherish 'n prefer o'er all the sadness. best 'f luck to ya, hon.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
13 Sep 15
Thanks @crazyhorseladycx . I just hope I can make a success of this blog.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Sep 15
@crazyhorseladycx I wish I had as much faith as you do. I think I've chosen the right topic though, so hopefully I can pull this one off.
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crazyhorseladycx
@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
13 Sep 15
@Gina145 sure ya can! its jest takes a bit 'f time, patience 'n constistency. i've all the faith in the world that'cha can!
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
12 Sep 15
I'm glad that you found something to help get you through the day Gina.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
13 Sep 15
Thanks @jaboUK . The day didn't turn out too badly because a very supportive friend invited us to her house for dinner. It would have been awful if we'd been home alone last night.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
13 Sep 15
@Gina145 That's good, it's great to have such a thoughtful friend.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
9 Feb 17
I finally found you... Someone wrote a post recently about Bonsai and I was trying to remember your name so I could tag you. I remembered you had a blog about Bonsai plants. I did a Bonsai search and finally spotted this post.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
9 Feb 17
@shaggin I missed that post. I guess I'd better see if I can find it.
ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
9 Feb 17
@Gina145 I tagged you in it after I found this post of yours.
divalounger
@divalounger (6182)
• United States
17 Sep 15
I am so sorry for your loss. Anniversaries can be tough
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
18 Sep 15
Thanks @divalounger . They certainly can. To be honest I find every day tough, especially when I'm at home. Hopefully this new project will help me move forward though.
Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
12 Sep 15
I am sorry for the loss of your Father Gina.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
12 Sep 15
Thanks @TiarasOceanView . I guess it happens to us all eventually, but I wasn't prepared for it.
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Oshy
@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
12 Sep 15
@Gina145 We never are, my Father too has passed..miss him too much Good 4 u for your bonsai blog hope it does well for you
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
12 Sep 15
Thanks @TiarasOceanView . I hope so too. Sorry about your Father. How long ago did he pass?
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
14 Sep 15
I remember your sad day last year - it was just so sad to read about your pain, and now a year later, my mom passed and I can relate to that pain
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Sep 15
@Inlemay Yes, I guess we all have to go through it eventually. How are you coping with your loss?
Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Sep 15
@Inlemay I'm glad that message made you feel a bit better. Even after a year I'm still struggling to come to terms with losing my Dad. It was so unexpected and I still believe that the doctors pushed him into making the wrong decision. At least your Mom went on her own terms.
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Inlemay
@Inlemay (17712)
• South Africa
14 Sep 15
@Gina145 Its 3 weeks today and I have had some very down days, However today in Church the message was strong and good, and I came home feeling less deserted and ready to REMEMBER my mommy rather than mourn my mommy,
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (189874)
• Boise, Idaho
13 Sep 15
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. That is great that you want to do something positive on the date of his passing. Welcome to Myllot . I hope you enjoy your time here.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
14 Sep 15
Thanks @celticeagle .I hope I can make a success of the blog. I'd have to mess up on this one.
Always smiling
@allknowing (153530)
• India
9 Feb 17
I did not know blogjob was active again. Good Luck with your blog.
Always smiling
@allknowing (153530)
• India
9 Feb 17
@Gina145 They started so well but going by what I see there is little hope that it will revive. I wonder what has happened to Blogbourne.
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Gina
@Gina145 (3949)
• Johannesburg, South Africa
9 Feb 17
@allknowing Blogbourne is still around but as far as I can tell people hardly ever post there either. Their rates are so low that it's not worth the effort.
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