tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post5339551985305279699..comments2023-12-20T02:16:15.132-08:00Comments on The Fifty Factor: Five MinutesJoanna Jenkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10836376588710862173noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-16966514781041744072013-04-14T15:03:11.993-07:002013-04-14T15:03:11.993-07:00How precious this friendship was. You were both s...How precious this friendship was. You were both so very blessed. Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-17910234525465207042013-03-30T23:51:58.933-07:002013-03-30T23:51:58.933-07:00A beautiful story, JJ. Your friend sounds like he ...A beautiful story, JJ. Your friend sounds like he had a wonderful and long life. Hope you are well, my friend.Mike Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720759712556479993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-86607821817059568162013-03-30T06:33:56.823-07:002013-03-30T06:33:56.823-07:00I am very sorry to hear of your friend's pass...I am very sorry to hear of your friend's passing. What a wonderful man he was and what a wonderful attitude he had. I am sure he will leave a big hole in the lives of many for some time to come. He was much loved and it sounds like he lived a full life. What an example he has set for many. You have written a wonderful tribute to him and I am sure your eulogy was lovely. Take Care. Lillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597193176450931002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-38893872065716515982013-03-30T06:15:09.912-07:002013-03-30T06:15:09.912-07:00What a beautiful tribute to a friend. Thanks so m...What a beautiful tribute to a friend. Thanks so much for posting it!Attila the Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158308703617226652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-68298939020102745162013-03-29T12:08:33.850-07:002013-03-29T12:08:33.850-07:00He sounds amazing! I'm so sorry for the world&...He sounds amazing! I'm so sorry for the world's loss when he passed. :(CChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01537821831479150677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-61221082484778806152013-03-29T11:04:40.305-07:002013-03-29T11:04:40.305-07:00wow....what a fabulous tribute to an amazing life,...wow....what a fabulous tribute to an amazing life, lived so long and full.......he will live on in you and your words!!Young at Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07585882466695145340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-31476249694817008692013-03-25T13:43:08.649-07:002013-03-25T13:43:08.649-07:00What a remarkable man, and how lucky you are to ha...What a remarkable man, and how lucky you are to have known him and have those memories. So many of us forget to truly live. He knew the secret - but didn't keep it a secret. Thank you for sharing him with us! Sending a hug!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-7939477140831194552013-03-25T08:24:47.961-07:002013-03-25T08:24:47.961-07:00So sorry to hear about your dear friend leaving th...So sorry to hear about your dear friend leaving this life but his life is such an inspiration to us all. I know his gal pal is missing time with him too and having to adjust daily plans as well as mixed emotions. UCLA is a great school, my grandson is in his second year there and I pray he grows into a man of high ideals and love of life like your dear friend. CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02466038341689494316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-87559695550733569562013-03-24T13:21:57.616-07:002013-03-24T13:21:57.616-07:00Oh, Joanna, what an incredible man. How sad he la...Oh, Joanna, what an incredible man. How sad he lasted on this earth only 103 years. Just imagine, though, the hearts he touched in that time. You wrote so beautifully of him and I know you eulogized SG in the same way. I wish I had someone so special in my life. I've many wonderful friends...a few people who have occupied that space for fifty years. Sadly, though, we don't get to see each other that often. The internet and skype have made it easier to keep in touch, thankfully.<br /><br />I am sad for your loss but happy that you had such wonderful times with SG. What treasured memories you have.<br /><br />Sending you love and a warm hug.RNSANEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841873957894861725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-51102718424124594942013-03-22T17:07:26.607-07:002013-03-22T17:07:26.607-07:00JJ I'm so sorry.....I've heard you talk of...JJ I'm so sorry.....I've heard you talk of him before and he sounds amazing...what a life and spirit...we can all learn from his life how to live and enjoy each day! ((hugs))Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-67142358183433457272013-03-22T14:40:37.116-07:002013-03-22T14:40:37.116-07:00Ah, my! I wish I could have known this marvelous ...Ah, my! I wish I could have known this marvelous person! You were blessed with his friendship. Sending you hugs as you mourn your dear friend.http://howtobecomeacatladywithoutthecats.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02888838201074339916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-67872283640448150862013-03-22T04:17:19.552-07:002013-03-22T04:17:19.552-07:00Oh, I am so sorry to hear of your friends passing....Oh, I am so sorry to hear of your friends passing... But I enjoyed reading this passionate post, honoring your friends life.<br />I believe that indeed, our inner happiness is what make us lead healthy, long lives. What fuels that happiness is very individual.<br />Have a lovely weekend,<br />xoxoZuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-2280959179775562902013-03-21T12:42:23.250-07:002013-03-21T12:42:23.250-07:00Touching post. My great aunt recently died at 103,...Touching post. My great aunt recently died at 103, she wanted to go in her sleep and though she had nothing physically wrong with her...it didn't end that way. She did leave on her own terms though, just as she had always lived jer life. She laughed at the "...what is the secret to..." but told me once, "Just do whatever you want to." I have taken her advice, but I'll never see 100. I ran her DNA, of 7 kids, she was youngest and only one never to marry/have kids. In her genes she had only one bad gene, one that would have only been passed to her children and it was for a rare, deadly disease. Wow. Her DNA is in a data base here in my city and if they ever find a longevity gene, my aunt will have helped with that.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-58947620504876038742013-03-21T10:16:06.420-07:002013-03-21T10:16:06.420-07:00I'm so very sorry for your loss, Joanna. Your...I'm so very sorry for your loss, Joanna. Your description of your friend makes me wish I could have known him. Big hugs...injaynesworldhttp://injaynesworld.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-42289834487514614382013-03-21T07:08:23.164-07:002013-03-21T07:08:23.164-07:00Awe, I am sorry for you loss. SG sounds like a pe...Awe, I am sorry for you loss. SG sounds like a person anyone would be blessed to know. I'm sure you did a wonderful tribute in the 8 minutes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07064478767308149570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-35288269915468908362013-03-20T09:46:57.286-07:002013-03-20T09:46:57.286-07:00Condolences on the loss of your friend. He sounds ...Condolences on the loss of your friend. He sounds like a charming fellow. Falls scare me too. My husband fell and broke his hip. Scary business at any age but worse when you are older. Dianneschmidleysscribblins,wordpress.comhttp://schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-56184983530670368222013-03-20T01:28:58.779-07:002013-03-20T01:28:58.779-07:00Dearest I'm so sorry for your loss...and five ...Dearest I'm so sorry for your loss...and five minutes yes so limited..but what a wonderful wonderful man you've known...that interest in life...that curiousity...and good health...and what a perfect way to go...in one's sleep at the age of 103. Treat yourself kindly darlin...these big changes in our lives deserve quiet gentle contemplation and kindness to self...my love to you.Chrisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01954004833710064612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-19138589252236341112013-03-19T20:02:27.960-07:002013-03-19T20:02:27.960-07:00He sounded like a very special friend that loved l...He sounded like a very special friend that loved life and all that came with it. Thank you for sharing a piece of him with us. I hope in time the fond memories will add a smile to your face. xo Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05809643560097517895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-82576515200259643652013-03-19T12:19:21.558-07:002013-03-19T12:19:21.558-07:00I would say this is heart breaking but it sounds t...I would say this is heart breaking but it sounds to me like this old guy, who tugged at everyone's heart strings...me included after reading about him...lived life the way he wanted. And for me this is a story of seizing opportunities and making the most of life! Thank you for another inspiring real life story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-37186140851258654762013-03-19T11:19:27.258-07:002013-03-19T11:19:27.258-07:00JJ, as I read about SG, I remembered how your eyes...JJ, as I read about SG, I remembered how your eyes lit up when talking about him. He had your complete admiration and I am sure that he knew that. I know that he has touched so many people's lives. I didn't know him but I so wish I had. He would be the kind of person that I would've been privileged to know. What you shared in 8 minutes was enough because in time, that may be the beginning of writing a book about SG's life.<br /><br />I just got discharged from the hospital last night so it gave me hope that SG lived as long as he did so there is plenty of hope for me.<br /><br />Thinking of you, my friend.Simonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06244265522448730579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-72055865151155656692013-03-19T07:13:06.175-07:002013-03-19T07:13:06.175-07:00Wretched thing to lose a loved one. Hugs to you.Wretched thing to lose a loved one. Hugs to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-89003809826784807642013-03-19T06:29:31.970-07:002013-03-19T06:29:31.970-07:00It sounds like he brightened the lives of everyone...It sounds like he brightened the lives of everyone around him. That is a great testimonial for the life of too few people. Aren't you glad that he was in your life?Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-76522843533788138962013-03-19T05:45:42.841-07:002013-03-19T05:45:42.841-07:00What an amazing man! And how wonderful for you th...What an amazing man! And how wonderful for you that you got to know him so well. I am sorry for your loss. There seems to be so many happy memories here for you; I'm sure you will be smiling as time heals your heart. Thank you for sharing such a warm and inspiring tribute to a very special person!noexcuseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149834972952594159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-83612156587681033022013-03-19T04:07:43.902-07:002013-03-19T04:07:43.902-07:00So sorry for your loss. And what a lovely tribute....So sorry for your loss. And what a lovely tribute.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3211916946754614168.post-43866119835260065192013-03-19T03:40:29.449-07:002013-03-19T03:40:29.449-07:00((Hugs)) Joanna! I´m so sorry for your loss and ho...((Hugs)) Joanna! I´m so sorry for your loss and hope he will stay in your memory as a "light" in how to grow older.<br />He sounds like a wonderful person and I´m sure you will miss him dearly.Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.com