tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post2315777018581203281..comments2023-08-07T03:34:33.675-05:00Comments on Karen Hargett's Fine Art Journal: In Memory of Michael Neal Reed - (10/25/71 – 6/19/09)Karen Hargetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13332545449869106592noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-26757553142239297132009-07-01T17:52:56.331-05:002009-07-01T17:52:56.331-05:00Thank you Dean - your comments are appreciated so ...Thank you Dean - your comments are appreciated so much. It is comforting to know Mike is with the Lord now. BTW - I always loved reading the scriptures on your blog and took your lead on that. <br /><br />Thanks Barb. Life just doesn't make sense does it especially when someone like him leaves us. But there aren't any guarantees with life - just ever lasting life - thank the Lord for that!<br /><br />Vern than you! I was very fortunate to have such a great friend as Mike - I will always remember him. I'm glad you like the drawing. I made up about 200 ACEO prints of it to the memorial for everyone - they turned out nice and people seemed to really appreciate it.Karen Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332545449869106592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-91959189537075516402009-07-01T09:00:03.859-05:002009-07-01T09:00:03.859-05:00Karen, you were so fortunate to have had such a gr...Karen, you were so fortunate to have had such a great friend. Your tribute drawing is remarkable, as well as your homage to this special person in your life.Vern Schwarzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14237173497203110143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-87583294747215518352009-06-30T09:29:10.090-05:002009-06-30T09:29:10.090-05:00Oh Karen, Heartbreaking to read about your friend...Oh Karen, Heartbreaking to read about your friend, he was so young. Life doesn't make sense sometimes and our faith in God is what we have to hang on to. I am sure you were a blessing to him. HugsBarbara Paskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02236804963054766302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-3817669610989639402009-06-29T15:03:58.713-05:002009-06-29T15:03:58.713-05:00Beautiful drawing...beautiful thoughts...meaningfu...Beautiful drawing...beautiful thoughts...meaningful scriptures.<br />Mike is in the Lord's hands now. What a glorious place to be!Dean H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02834470562550878971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-12072778435944902992009-06-26T21:36:52.181-05:002009-06-26T21:36:52.181-05:00Gary - thanks. I'm glad you dropped by and ap...Gary - thanks. I'm glad you dropped by and appreciate your comment - I agree with you 100%!<br /><br />I don't know when I'll get back up to Yellowstone - I wishing I was there when all this 100+ heat hit. I'd love to spend a bit more time in the park - it is so beautiful. If I do ever make it back up there again I'll be sure to drop by.<br /><br />Marian thank you so much. Mike was truly a special man - a joy to be around! Sunday is his memorial I really think after visiting with his wife yesterday that it will be an uplifting event - a true tribute to his character.Karen Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332545449869106592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-2171260544843037752009-06-26T14:52:54.701-05:002009-06-26T14:52:54.701-05:00I'm sorry for your loss, Karen... The celebrat...I'm sorry for your loss, Karen... The celebration of a friend's life is a beautiful thing... especially since I'm sure you also did it while he was living!!Marian Fortunatihttp://www.marianfortunati.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-3507847238097874682009-06-26T13:38:27.177-05:002009-06-26T13:38:27.177-05:00I was checking on your Golden Mantled Geound Squir...I was checking on your Golden Mantled Geound Squirrel. Very nice rendering. One of my favorite little critters. Next time you go to Yellowstone though you will have to stop in at SilverSage Gallery and say Hi.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-92091744545594656422009-06-26T13:34:34.423-05:002009-06-26T13:34:34.423-05:00That was a great tribute to your friend. And the ...That was a great tribute to your friend. And the drawing was simply wonderful. In spite of loss and tragedy our Lord is still supreme and comforting.Gary Keimighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12745695573558394342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-9015684947174547072009-06-25T08:45:59.900-05:002009-06-25T08:45:59.900-05:00Hi Sheila - thanks so much! Yes I was blessed to ...Hi Sheila - thanks so much! Yes I was blessed to have been a part of his life ;-)<br /><br />Akiko - thank you. Mike was a gift from God to so many people - reading the testimonies of so many people on his Facebook page - it is the same basic story - what a great guy he was.Karen Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332545449869106592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-81263025959303865252009-06-24T22:38:40.245-05:002009-06-24T22:38:40.245-05:00What a beautiful drawing! It's filled with lov...What a beautiful drawing! It's filled with love and happiness. It's a great gift to have a friend like Mike. I believe he visited you to give you that message.artbyakikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12098738595029647247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-72899565953836070622009-06-24T20:43:41.757-05:002009-06-24T20:43:41.757-05:00What a lovely tribute for your dear friend. You t...What a lovely tribute for your dear friend. You truly were blessed to have been part of his life and he in yours. Hugs...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05599714103955686190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-9196699409270316802009-06-24T18:41:22.179-05:002009-06-24T18:41:22.179-05:00Kimberly, Bless your heart. I can't sing the p...Kimberly, Bless your heart. I can't sing the praises of Mike enough. I know how much I am feeling his passing and can imagine how you are feeling as his sister. (I lost my older brother when I was 10) <br /><br />I'm glad you liked the drawing - I enjoyed drawing it so much and now I realize that creative experience will be with me forever - that is pretty special to me ;-) Thank you for commenting - it means so much to me. God Bless you and comfort you.Karen Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332545449869106592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-43449064904682689952009-06-24T17:27:47.849-05:002009-06-24T17:27:47.849-05:00Karen, my name is Kimberly. Mike is my oldest brot...Karen, my name is Kimberly. Mike is my oldest brother. The drawing you did is beatiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-15651975435765899992009-06-24T08:20:43.613-05:002009-06-24T08:20:43.613-05:00Kendra thanks so much for your comment. That was a...Kendra thanks so much for your comment. That was a happy time for Mike. It was a priviledge to draw that portrait. I'm sorry to hear you have lost friends to cancer too.Karen Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332545449869106592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2462611214963992941.post-73244194239186432432009-06-23T22:17:05.774-05:002009-06-23T22:17:05.774-05:00Such meaningful words you wrote about your dear fr...Such meaningful words you wrote about your dear friend. I've lost friends to cancer also, it always hurts. Very nice pencil drawing, they look so happy!Kendrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209563488863063585noreply@blogger.com