tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post4747416789032977554..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: My first time alone...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-11826243344677880382010-07-31T11:11:27.233-05:002010-07-31T11:11:27.233-05:00I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Vicky. I sur...I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Vicky. I sure can understand how hard it is for you at the moment. It comforted me to read "Although, I am sure he was with us most of the day".<br /><br />I feel your pain through your words and I wish you great strength in the days to come. Loads of love to youTranquility Speakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973619033004372917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-39698290804412413962010-07-31T03:14:33.423-05:002010-07-31T03:14:33.423-05:00Just gently dropping in to tell you I'm thinki...Just gently dropping in to tell you I'm thinking of you and love you. Big cyber hugs to you...from me.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-18712688474841943382010-07-30T00:15:24.206-05:002010-07-30T00:15:24.206-05:00I always feel so hopeful and rich when you talk ab...I always feel so hopeful and rich when you talk about your dad and now his brother. I'm very sorry you lost your uncle, especially so close to your dad's passing. But all these legacies they leave are mind blowing. I want my kids to have memories like yours. I want the days and lives to be simple, honest, straightforward, AND sentimental. Your uncle had your dad's same warm face.<br /><br />God bless all of you as you work and struggle through the huge loss of men like these. Love to you, Vicky.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-16512596253857954982010-07-29T15:07:02.554-05:002010-07-29T15:07:02.554-05:00My sweet girl. I wish I could scoop you up, bring ...My sweet girl. I wish I could scoop you up, bring you here and hug you while we cried. I'm so sorry about your Uncle, and how your heart is hurting. I want you to know in every moment I feel crushed, I pray that you feel me in your moments. I love you, friend.Gitz 'n Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827576212732423982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-75134669200703447632010-07-29T02:33:28.048-05:002010-07-29T02:33:28.048-05:00Vicky...what a wonderful friend you are to me. Thr...Vicky...what a wonderful friend you are to me. Through your blog, I grew to love your Dad very much. I have been grieving over his passing. The death of your Uncle Marvin brings tears to me, also. I send you love, Vicky. You have a close-knit family, and I pray that you draw strength from one another and from the Lord....Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-20260098200130456412010-07-27T07:21:38.235-05:002010-07-27T07:21:38.235-05:00After losing a loved one there seems to be endless...After losing a loved one there seems to be endless 'firsts' to remind us of what we've lost, but our family and memories give us great comfort in time.Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-37397944223061664122010-07-27T00:10:48.458-05:002010-07-27T00:10:48.458-05:00Hi Vicky
what a time you have had...a real season...Hi Vicky<br /><br />what a time you have had...a real season of loss and sorrow...<br />But you are inspiring- you have shared your grief and loss, but also your comfort and connection and I am sure your boys are learning through your example, how to cope with the rigours of life.<br /><br />Thinking of you.<br /><br />PS we have a BIG COW on our coast too...Delwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-55795997009337995792010-07-26T07:12:50.164-05:002010-07-26T07:12:50.164-05:00How beautiful!!!!
You've been on my mind - pr...How beautiful!!!!<br /><br />You've been on my mind - praying for you and that you may find some peace. <br /><br />I love the wheatfield pictures - those are gorgeous!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873029956740258055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-34520622806961320072010-07-25T20:54:18.355-05:002010-07-25T20:54:18.355-05:00Wow, you've had your share of emotional ups an...Wow, you've had your share of emotional ups and downs over the last few weeks.....but you are strong and I know you will see the good in everything that happens Vicky.<br /><br />Hang in there my friend. Give those boys a BIG fat kiss tonight before bed!tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72591509929493020712010-07-25T20:43:48.121-05:002010-07-25T20:43:48.121-05:00The memories are a treasure as you adjust to a new...The memories are a treasure as you adjust to a new season ... be comforted knowing His arms are around you.S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-80099737095489805952010-07-25T17:37:02.207-05:002010-07-25T17:37:02.207-05:00The photos of the simple country church, the wheat...The photos of the simple country church, the wheat fields and those boys big smiles... great shots. <br /><br /> I'm sorry you've suffered yet another loss, Vicky.Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-55343139461963400242010-07-25T15:02:20.241-05:002010-07-25T15:02:20.241-05:00This is such a beautiful post! I am so sorry you h...This is such a beautiful post! I am so sorry you have had to experience so much heartache. Nothing we can say can ease the pain, but your faith will help you through. I will continue to pray for you and your family.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13032317917976482505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-48344696849936900182010-07-25T14:57:13.933-05:002010-07-25T14:57:13.933-05:00What a great area your Dad lived in. I loved the p...What a great area your Dad lived in. I loved the pictures of those wide open fields and that church, so simple. <br />You said you wished your Dad knew your boys visited his church. I'm sure he does.<br />Loosing a parent or relative is a very trying time, I know. Nothing I or anyone can say will change that. I know that too.<br />Hang in there. Believe it or not, the pain lessens with time and you'll be rewarded with great memories instead of sadness.<br />I know that too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916901728508991420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-18723100494929969132010-07-25T14:39:35.262-05:002010-07-25T14:39:35.262-05:00I wish I had your way of beautifully articulating ...I wish I had your way of beautifully articulating the flux of emotions during this time of grief for you. I so admire your ability to find the love and life which is always with you even during such difficult times of loss.<br /><br />Your Dad must be smiling from ear to ear as he watches your boys every single moment. Today is my dad's birthday, and I take comfort believing that he sees all his grandkids and watches over them.<br /><br />God bless you Vicky and your family. You give so much to us here in these posts. You're helping me too. Hugs, my friend :)septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-58698070305650785702010-07-25T14:27:08.353-05:002010-07-25T14:27:08.353-05:00Oh Vicky ... what an incredible commentary on the ...Oh Vicky ... what an incredible commentary on the cycle of life, the love in strong connections, and the wholesome values of country living. Your Father's legacy is imbedded in you and is already radiating in your beautiful sons.<br /><br />He could not live forever, and gave his life to make room for the next generations. How blessed you are to have had such an amazing relationship and such a rich legacy to pass on to you sweet boys.<br /><br />You have to grieve. Much has been lost. At the same time, you have so much to celebrate in terms of what you had and what has been passed on to you.<br /><br />How wonderful that you can express yourself so clearly and not suppress the feelings that come with the absence your dear Father. You provide a model for us all. I so hope I can handle future losses with such dignity.<br /><br />Funny, my word verification is ablednes - abled-ness - which is SO what you model for us in the way you manage your life.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-34730566099033438982010-07-25T13:25:22.955-05:002010-07-25T13:25:22.955-05:00This whole post could be a beautiful little book. ...This whole post could be a beautiful little book. The pictures are exquisite and the narrative - so heartfelt. These are hard times, but they're precious. To know what's important and to honor your feelings and share them with such grace is inspirational.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.com