tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post4251720571582698973..comments2022-12-01T23:45:36.954-05:00Comments on CourtneyConover.com: Torn…but not forgottenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-72760114914615035502014-05-21T09:48:20.107-04:002014-05-21T09:48:20.107-04:00Good Morning, Takei! I agree wholeheartedly about ...Good Morning, Takei! I agree wholeheartedly about memories living on within our hearts...<br /><br />Let me set the record straight right now that the owner of the Lions do NOT own the Silverdome -- and NEVER have. The Silverdome used to be owned by the city in which it resides (Pontiac, Michigan) before the city sold it to a private investor. (The Lions leased the Silverdome all those years...)<br /><br />Like I said in a comment above, LOTS of politics and back-story are involved in the demise of the Silverdome...It's yucky. :-(<br /><br />Thank you for commenting, Takei, and I'm looking forward to your post about how to obtain more upper body strength! lol<br /><br />xoCourtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-83902715500691535062014-05-21T09:38:23.262-04:002014-05-21T09:38:23.262-04:00It's so crazy that the city and/or the owner o...It's so crazy that the city and/or the owner of the Lions would let the Silverdome sit in such a sad state...it would be better to tear it down in my opinion...memories live on in our hearts like you said nothing can take that away. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889991921832516093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-83377231162972995522014-05-20T22:02:31.927-04:002014-05-20T22:02:31.927-04:00Hi, Natalie! Thank you for your comment..
(Sigh) ...Hi, Natalie! Thank you for your comment..<br /><br />(Sigh) from the looks of it, I think it's over for the Silverdome. I can't even imagine the tremendous cost that would be required to renovate...and even before this happened, there was talk of tearing it down. It's just sad...so sad.<br /><br />Thank you for taking the time and courage to share your story about the passing of your beloved grandfather. I know we just "met," but reading your words caused a tightening in my stomach, and, I don't know, Natalie...I'm sorry you experienced that.<br /><br />Nothing -- NOTHING -- hurts like the loss of a dear loved one.<br /><br />Let's keep in touch.<br /><br />Thank you, again, for commenting. :-)<br /> Courtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-3251760820302868722014-05-20T16:53:23.134-04:002014-05-20T16:53:23.134-04:00That is absolutely heartbreaking--I can't imag...That is absolutely heartbreaking--I can't imagine how your husband and the former players feel seeing something that meant so much to them in ruins. :( <br /><br />I'm the world's worst at coping with loss. When my grandfather (whom I was very close to) passed away last November, I ran around like crazy trying to help my mom and grandma with preparations. I figured that if I worked hard enough, I wouldn't be able to feel anymore. It worked until the night before his memorial service when I just lost it. I wish I had a better way to process things, but I guess we all cope like we can. <br /><br />I hope that something can be done about the stadium. It seems such a waste to let it sit there in that condition. :(Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07467149664376768999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-77383691179628528162014-05-20T07:57:23.166-04:002014-05-20T07:57:23.166-04:00Yulunda! In this short period of time, you have be...Yulunda! In this short period of time, you have become "my friend from afar with Motown roots"! I so look forward to weighing in, particularly in matters pertaining to the Lions. I was hoping to hear from you on this one...<br /><br />That's the common refrain in all of the comments readers have shared: that nothing can take away what we hold dear in our hearts. (That said, aren't these pics shocking, though, at first glance. They nearly took my breath away -- and not in a good way.<br /><br />Yes! Please do come back on Wednesday to check out the product we're giving away...but you'll also have to come back on Friday to see my photo gallery of the Lions event Scott and attended on Friday (I think you'll see some familiar faces! :-)<br /><br />xoCourtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-8913400642630053982014-05-19T23:46:10.827-04:002014-05-19T23:46:10.827-04:00Yes, the wonderful Silver Dome. So many memories a...Yes, the wonderful Silver Dome. So many memories as I had just moved to Detroit and got to experience it first hand. As beautiful as the facility was, it is unfortunate that they could not find another tenant. <br /><br />But, to answer your question, leaving behind Detroit after residing there for 17 years to return to my hometown was a challenge as there are many beautiful souls in that town. But, one thing is for certain, nothing can change the beautiful memories we hold deep in our hearts. <br /><br />Great job Courtney! <br /><br />P.S. I look forward to visiting on Wednesday so I can learn about the product you've been using for since 2005. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07246441889477430664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-31830741243564110672014-05-19T21:59:53.607-04:002014-05-19T21:59:53.607-04:00Awww, thanks for understanding, Kristen. Really, I...Awww, thanks for understanding, Kristen. Really, I am so giddy about posting my Hall of Fame dinner recap. (You have no idea!) But it just felt, I don't know...odd in light of those pics being released, you know? (Talk about timing, huh?)<br /><br />I hope not to disappoint for this Friday!! You HAVE to letme know what you think! Ack! SO excited.<br /><br />xo<br /><br />p.s. Running out to buy multiple sets of heavy-duty rubber gloves tomorrow...Courtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-30459142662205534582014-05-19T21:35:29.578-04:002014-05-19T21:35:29.578-04:00That must be awful for your husband to see...and y...That must be awful for your husband to see...and you as well. It's hard to say goodbye to places that were once so important to your family. <br /><br />As disappointed as I am to not see your dress...yet...I will faithfully check back. And will definitely find out all the fuss about this hair product! <br /><br />Book the flights to MIA...you are doin' the dishes though fo sho!Kristen Hewitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15238346831533175094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-30873984738640465602014-05-19T20:51:45.509-04:002014-05-19T20:51:45.509-04:00And that is the God's truth, April. Nothing --...And that is the God's truth, April. Nothing -- absolutely nothing -- heals like time. (And I think that is safe to say for virtually everything -- whether it's the demise of relationships or things...<br /><br />Thank you for your comments, April, I am always interested in hearing what you have to say. :-)Courtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-21678789376501979782014-05-19T20:49:31.325-04:002014-05-19T20:49:31.325-04:00"...what are "things" compared with..."...what are "things" compared with living life secure and happy?"<br /><br />Now, this, my friend, is the takeaway of today's post. My, Lexa, you do have a way with words.<br /><br />Ford Field, the current home of the Detroit Lions -- which you will see in Friday's post -- was built in 2001, I believe, and I think it officially became the Lion's new home in 2002. However, the Silverdome still played host to various concerts and such.<br /><br />The word on the street is that the owners have long wanted to wash their hands of the stadium. Lots of politics involved, and, frankly, I've stopped paying attention a while ago...<br /><br />Thank you so much, Lexa, for sharing your wisdom and insight in your comments above.<br /><br />xoCourtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-58472421534418489352014-05-19T20:32:13.177-04:002014-05-19T20:32:13.177-04:00That's horrible. It must've been devastate...That's horrible. It must've been devastated to see that. But you just do. Time doesn't necessarily heal, but things don't feel as real after time passes.April Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16068417907539889004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-877212917409257412014-05-19T19:15:52.436-04:002014-05-19T19:15:52.436-04:00Wow. I thought that was New Orleans. So I guess th...Wow. I thought that was New Orleans. So I guess they must have built a new one if this one's been messed up for a couple of years now. I moved a lot of times during my life and lost little bits every time. Finally, when I moved to Egypt, I had to leave 90% of what I owned behind, including all my childhood things and all photo albums etc. You never get over that, but what are "things" compared with living life secure and happy, which I do now. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-91214981434802899212014-05-19T16:57:33.494-04:002014-05-19T16:57:33.494-04:00You are absolutely right about the power and stren...You are absolutely right about the power and strength that memories possess. They really are, at the end of the day, all we've got...<br /><br />Thank YOU, Louida, for commenting.Courtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-86501772700993882672014-05-19T12:17:22.519-04:002014-05-19T12:17:22.519-04:00This is very sad and I did not hear about this sta...This is very sad and I did not hear about this stadium damage. But the good thing is no storm or anyone can take away your memories. Just like the memories I had shared with love ones that past away. They may be gone but the memories will last forever!<br /><br />Great post Courtney!Louida Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03469905496912836026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-46887918552299522862014-05-19T10:17:24.699-04:002014-05-19T10:17:24.699-04:00Hi, Jennifer! Yup, that is my husband's philos...Hi, Jennifer! Yup, that is my husband's philosophy exactly.<br /><br />Still, I waffle back and forth. I mean, I've been staring at these photos all weekend, and when I looked at them again this morning, they nearly made me cry. It's so odd.<br /><br />But in the end, memories do remain...<br /><br />Thank you for weighing in. Courtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-36565759952954728722014-05-19T10:15:17.585-04:002014-05-19T10:15:17.585-04:00Oh, Susie. I'm sorry. I am so, so sorry. I can...Oh, Susie. I'm sorry. I am so, so sorry. I cannot even begin to fathom what your family went through. Thank GOD your parents were okay...<br /><br />And there you are, quintessentially looking at the bright side of things with your comment about how easy it was to buy gifts for them! <br /><br />Oh, Susie, you always manage to put a smile on my face.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your words.<br /><br />xoCourtney Conoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09013736069363113895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-31171083283751538802014-05-19T09:13:18.963-04:002014-05-19T09:13:18.963-04:00That is sad. Especially when it's something so...That is sad. Especially when it's something so full of memories. I guess that's what you do to move on... you try to draw on the memories of a wonderful place. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.<br />xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231196028453953524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6594789353434997801.post-64716626186051383292014-05-19T08:10:04.928-04:002014-05-19T08:10:04.928-04:0028 years ago my parents home burned down. It took ...28 years ago my parents home burned down. It took 5 fire departments to put it out. They lost everything. I had only been moved out for 3 months so I still had some stuff at home. It was devastating. They didn't have anything. Just the clothes on their back. I had never seen a fire close up before.What was left of the house was torn down and they put a prefab house in it's place. In the end it was a blessing as the old two story house was to big for just my parents so put a ranch in it's place was the best thing for them. Plus they were super easy to by gifts for cause they had nothing!EstheticGoddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11585630187737716729noreply@blogger.com