tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post7183531705754246802..comments2023-10-26T05:49:59.824-04:00Comments on Reflections of a Grady Doctor: Music Lyrics Monday: Don't Cry for Me.gradydoctorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10639816377218206777noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-46204712809098500562012-11-21T17:42:33.580-05:002012-11-21T17:42:33.580-05:00Beautiful post. It's pretty obvious your siste...Beautiful post. It's pretty obvious your sister was loved by many. Prayers for you and your family.<br /><br />Ang<br />Birmingham, AL<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-14498231199816445482012-11-21T09:28:20.970-05:002012-11-21T09:28:20.970-05:00Hugs Soror you and your family stay in my prayers ...Hugs Soror you and your family stay in my prayers a virtual soror that misses Deanna. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-14490099472696354012012-11-20T21:22:15.934-05:002012-11-20T21:22:15.934-05:00Your posts since your "Sunrise, Sunset" ...Your posts since your "Sunrise, Sunset" post have been so beautiful, so joyous, so real, so loving and a thousand other words I can't come up with right now! I believe your writing is anointed.<br /><br />The honesty with which you write is so refreshing--I loved the coffee pot incident which says that life goes on no matter how badly we are feeling.<br /><br />Family love shown in your writings and pictures is such a testimony to our God. What a joyous, wonderful family with which you were blessed! I've read through your recent posts several times and had the feeling that if I showed up at your door, I would have been warmly welcomed, although a stranger..well, I won't show up at your door, but thank you, thank you for sharing your family, your grief, your joy, your laughter, and your authentic side to us.<br /><br />The picture of Deanna with the nieces and nephews speaks more loudly than thousands of words. I hope each child will get their own framed copy of that picture for their rooms! What love they were blessed with from their Auntie!<br /><br />May your lives be forever changed for His glory through this most difficult valley you have been asked to walk through.<br /><br />Blessings, dear Dr. Manning<br /><br />a portland grannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675027205217905283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-8846778794092061662012-11-20T20:30:26.910-05:002012-11-20T20:30:26.910-05:00Kimberly.....I laughed with my friend as she did t...Kimberly.....I laughed with my friend as she did the girls' hair - 2 days later, my heart was broken....... Thank you so much for doing this.....it's keeping me going.....it's really helping me...... <br />To all the "cyberSorors", SM-LAC - all of Deanna's friends and family - let's keep her memory alive by continuing to share Positive Love Energy......<br />:(TheQueenB393https://www.blogger.com/profile/06824977162848451414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-48205014815389919172012-11-20T11:46:02.146-05:002012-11-20T11:46:02.146-05:00That picture of Deanna and her precious nieces and...That picture of Deanna and her precious nieces and nephews is the definition of L-O-V-E. Pure and simple. <br />Sending lots of love to Team Manning and Team Draper! <br /><br />Team Rasberry :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581658452539021802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-68640943887165850142012-11-20T11:33:46.312-05:002012-11-20T11:33:46.312-05:00Thank you so much for posting and sharing. I am o...Thank you so much for posting and sharing. I am one fo Deanna's "virtual Soror buddies" and I have gone through an array of emotions since learning of her passing including a FLORIDA EVANS moment! :) She always made every comment/thread/postcomical. She is truly missed. I am in NC and would love to attend her Memorial on Dec. 8th. Please keep us posted. Much love! Soror Von WestonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069293997268174444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-24571411463447207682012-11-20T11:24:50.319-05:002012-11-20T11:24:50.319-05:00I have been away from my computer and missed this ...I have been away from my computer and missed this news until now. While I have never met you, I have read your blog for several years. I've only commented a few times but I want to be sure to comment this time.<br /><br />I am so very sorry to hear that your sister has passed. I am praying for you, for comfort in the Lord and for His peace and presence right now most of all. Your sister is not gone forever....she is just around the corner. And one day, you too will turn that corner and there she will be with open arms. <br /><br />Love in Christ,<br />KristinAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-68759663386896996342012-11-20T11:17:30.533-05:002012-11-20T11:17:30.533-05:00Simply Beautiful! Dr. Manning, your words speak vo...Simply Beautiful! Dr. Manning, your words speak volumes and the love between you & your family is truly touching...The Draper family remains in my prayers/thoughts.<br /><br />-CassandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-91862765866566567452012-11-20T10:50:07.990-05:002012-11-20T10:50:07.990-05:00The love you share with your family and friends is...The love you share with your family and friends is almost tangible. Please know that these posts - written under circumstances I cannot begin to fathom - have truly blessed me. Thank you for ministering to me in your time of sorrow. I will continue to pray God's comfort for you all.Nerd Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976631044339065127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-84568735077314420522012-11-20T10:28:25.682-05:002012-11-20T10:28:25.682-05:00Hi, Soror, I'm one of Deanna's "virtu...Hi, Soror, I'm one of Deanna's "virtual friends". Though we never met, I appreciate Deanna for her warmth, her honesty, her tact, and also for her humor. We're still laughing and sharing those good times. Thank you for sharing Deanna's family with us during this difficult season. Praying for your comfort and strength in the Lord. Just remember that no one is lost when you know where they are. (((((HUG))))) Peachesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-71083766381069982392012-11-20T09:43:22.883-05:002012-11-20T09:43:22.883-05:00Hey Kim, Roxy again....you have such a gift of wri...Hey Kim, Roxy again....you have such a gift of writing. The way you put your feelings and those of others is so comforting and entertaining at the same time. Thank you so much for sharing your memories with the world. As I said in my comment on your other post, I hadn't seen any of you in such a long time. Matter of fact, I think the last time I saw JoLai was at Stacy's babyshower, if memory serves me right LOL. Its so beautiful to see the love and closeness that you and your family have. I'm so glad that our other classmates shared the link to your blog. You have gained a new fan and I look forward to reading your upcoming posts/blogs. :) Hugs to you....on and one more thing, your smile makes me smile every time I look at your pics. You have a gift, seriously.Roxy McDonaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-64378794834842448322012-11-20T09:25:22.547-05:002012-11-20T09:25:22.547-05:00Thinking of you! <3Thinking of you! <3nurse 8https://www.blogger.com/profile/00543406167869164458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-82856822206946097932012-11-20T09:16:48.372-05:002012-11-20T09:16:48.372-05:00This is absolutely touching and beautiful. I will ...This is absolutely touching and beautiful. I will continue to pray for your family and friends. Sincerely, A fellow Tuskegee University Alumna, Brenda A. GreenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-65180370537933770052012-11-20T01:15:26.960-05:002012-11-20T01:15:26.960-05:00So much beauty just unrolling here, on and on, for...So much beauty just unrolling here, on and on, forever and ever.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03313726816776097840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-92183950876763010392012-11-19T23:37:05.706-05:002012-11-19T23:37:05.706-05:00Oh, and I am absolutely loving JoLai in the sock m...Oh, and I am absolutely loving JoLai in the sock monkey hat. CUTE!Dawn Willifordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-55201493180852723502012-11-19T23:28:01.213-05:002012-11-19T23:28:01.213-05:00Kimberly,
It's been a long time since I have...Kimberly, <br /><br />It's been a long time since I have seen you or Deanna. Somehow we were always in the same place and would miss each other, however, Deanna and I kept in touch on FB. I will never forget the first time I met her on TU's campus; I still remember riding around in her Bug. I first learned of her passing on Friday night at a party and I was saddened by the news but knew she was in a better space and toasted her life. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers and if there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to contact me. <br />Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03190262298249243183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-33896388596201866152012-11-19T23:03:17.913-05:002012-11-19T23:03:17.913-05:00This is beautiful! I knew Deanna personally and I ...This is beautiful! I knew Deanna personally and I miss her so. She spoke of you guys so lovingly that I feel like I know each and everyone of you. She spoke of you all so much that I can look at your pictures and not only can I name the people in the picture, I can share a funny story about you as if I were there when it happened! LOL. Thank you for sharing! <br /><br />MQPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-7066954819481583812012-11-19T23:01:03.219-05:002012-11-19T23:01:03.219-05:00Beautifully written. I love the closeness. I love ...Beautifully written. I love the closeness. I love THE LOVE that will carry on forever. Dawn Harrell~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-89147268090764077422012-11-19T22:59:08.328-05:002012-11-19T22:59:08.328-05:00Hey Homie.. Still lifting the Draper clan up in pr...Hey Homie.. Still lifting the Draper clan up in prayer..so very glad the Service will be after I return from the West Coast.. I was troubled at the thought of not being able to attend.. Enjoying your reflections.. Inglewood love... Always..BAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03993270004005313961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-50889174212826763042012-11-19T22:57:10.481-05:002012-11-19T22:57:10.481-05:00I think the last time I physically saw Deanna was ...I think the last time I physically saw Deanna was when were all at the high school graduation of JoLai and my brother Daniel. I remember teasing her because she left Scripps and went to Tuskegee after saying all through high school "My ass ain't going to the south!" I was like "Hey! Your ass is in the south!" :) I love that all of you went to Tuskegee like your parents. THAT is a family tradition if I ever saw one. You all are the family that other families strive to be. Be blessed in the love that you will all bring to each other during this time. I will definately be at the service in LA. Deanna was one of those people that no one will ever forget.Dawn Willifordnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-51361631307081751852012-11-19T22:51:10.717-05:002012-11-19T22:51:10.717-05:00GOD truly does work in mysterious ways. Deanna -su...GOD truly does work in mysterious ways. Deanna -such a clearly talented , special , special woman ! It is clear how very much she is loved and cherished by all of those who knew her. Also-that collage by JoLai-it is awesome sauce!<br />Retro! Height order! " Dungarees!" . It is fabulous :)<br />Thank you so very much for sharing.<br /><br />Xoxo,<br />Maria, fellow MeharrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-88858093725860887782012-11-19T22:40:04.152-05:002012-11-19T22:40:04.152-05:00Wow! Just wow! Love just exudes from this post. ...Wow! Just wow! Love just exudes from this post. Thanks for sharing these wonderful visions of healing, love, and compassion and…. oh did I say love. And those provisions you spoke so eloquently about as well as the ' Auntie and six pack photo' remind me of something a dear friend of mine always says, "When God's word comes to you, it is always packaged with peace, joy, rest and comfort. It just fills the heart with answers that words cannot provide".<br /><br />Thanks be to God, not–only for ‘rivers of endless joys above, but for ‘rills of comfort here below.’ “ ~ Adoniram Judson<br /><br />May you continue to find comfort in the days to come. <br /><br />God Bless,<br />Tracy Fluker<br />Skegee Alum '93'<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-87619915787212664562012-11-19T22:32:51.880-05:002012-11-19T22:32:51.880-05:00I thought about your family often this weekend. Th...I thought about your family often this weekend. Thank you for sharing. What a beautiful testimony! BlackLiteraturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103926067284048804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-41790359353057039842012-11-19T22:30:42.228-05:002012-11-19T22:30:42.228-05:00Well done...prayers to the family. DEANNA lived he...Well done...prayers to the family. DEANNA lived her dash!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3245783834297902042.post-37233800651033796802012-11-19T22:19:22.219-05:002012-11-19T22:19:22.219-05:00It might be too early to request something from yo...It might be too early to request something from you but I thought I would go for broke. Your top 10 lists have always been fan favorites. Perhaps you could do a top 10 list in honor of Deanna. I think her fans and yours would love to see such a tribute. <br /><br />Continuing to pray for you and your family...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com