tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post5290552701310134175..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: wisdom from an 11 year old...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-75961549941646808432013-09-13T07:20:23.203-05:002013-09-13T07:20:23.203-05:00Dearest Vicky,
This post touches my heart. You sai...Dearest Vicky,<br />This post touches my heart. You said, "I often wonder what they will take into the future? These moments I strive for?" <br /><br />What I know for sure is that all of those small moments are etched in their hearts and will come back tenfold as they get older. The little sayings, greeting and good bye rituals may seem small at the time, but just as God etches His grace by small phrases from the Bible that are repeated over and over, so are the whisperings from a parent's heart shared in love again and again. Your messages are etched into Colton's heart and Nolan's heart. Rick's heart too.<br /><br />How do I know this for sure? There are two reasons. First, like you, for years I sent off my children with a "Love you to the moon and back." I even have a favorite pillow with those words on it. I now hear my adult children send off their children using that same phrase or one of their own making. Sometimes there was a "yup, me too", sometimes no response. Yet it ALL sinks into the places where we ALL need to know we are cherished. Even my son, who has in the past been a swat team police officer, softens as I say long ago repeated phrases to him.<br /><br />Secondly, even though I am 66, I can remember one liners I heard from my parents, just as if it was yesterday. They have both gone home to be with God, but they have left behind a memory tape of the deep love they had for me. It plays in moments when I have self-doubts or feel lonely. Just as I know<br />God loves me, I know my parents cherished me.<br /><br />So never fear, dear Vicky. Your sweet children, the love of your heart, will take all of your love, all of the small moments, all of the "I love you" messages into the future. My daily prayer is that you will be here to see your sons tell their children how much they are loved. Yet if God should take you home before then, rest easy. The love you are giving them will stay with them forever. And then it will be passed on. :)<br /><br />God bless, sweet friend!<br />LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-89082101014250804862013-09-12T03:33:14.454-05:002013-09-12T03:33:14.454-05:00Fun to share kid stories with you, friend. Thinkin...Fun to share kid stories with you, friend. Thinking of you tonight and hoping that you are sleeping peacefully. It's 1:30am here and I'm headed to try and do the same. Love you.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-40002798143434148342013-09-11T11:03:47.702-05:002013-09-11T11:03:47.702-05:00I have so loved seeing your photos from up north :...I have so loved seeing your photos from up north :) Keep enjoying it! xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-23799101098476165482013-09-11T10:45:52.067-05:002013-09-11T10:45:52.067-05:00Oh my stars- yes- you need to upload those right a...Oh my stars- yes- you need to upload those right away!! Precious- and so fun to read through... perfect book material- I could so see you do this :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-40607688775740554772013-09-10T22:15:14.638-05:002013-09-10T22:15:14.638-05:00What a sweet guy. And a sweet friend to pamper yo...What a sweet guy. And a sweet friend to pamper you in such a special way. I love it.<br /><br />Sending love and prayers from up north :-) Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76674117406729753622013-09-10T20:55:12.419-05:002013-09-10T20:55:12.419-05:00Love those moments, Vicky, and they can only happe...Love those moments, Vicky, and they can only happen between ultra-intimates – as Ann Voskamp calls them, “Those who witness our lives.” They are the times that warm us to our core and wrap us in joy. I’m so sentimental that I can’t erase special texts from my kids. My phone is now full of 200 of them and I’ve GOTTA figure out how to upload them to my computer because I’m almost maxed out on message room.<br /><br />But who could throw away a text from a hungry son when you tell him what’s for dinner. “OH BOI! EDIBELZ!!!” (He LOVES to harass me with weird spellings.) Or this one when as a high school senior this year he was dead last on the wait list for classes at the junior college, “I GOT IN!! I GOT THE CLAAAAAAAASS!” (I can’t imagine EVER being that excited about Trigonometry – haha.) And then there was this one from my you-have-to-drag-info-out-of-me-with-a-tractor girly when she was in her last year of college, this last May. She was facing a daunting class and an equally daunting test but was almost at the finish line of her college career: “Smoked it. Smoked it, SMOKED it, smoked IT. Got my last paper back, 100% A+. I could fail this exam and still get and A. But I’m gonna get an A on the test too. Smoked it. I smell freedom….it smells a lot like bbq tri-tip.” I mean, seriously? How do you throw out THOSE messages?? Hang on to all the moments, Vicky. They are the stuff of LIFE. They ARE life. LOVE your time with your guys and thank you for sharing these exchanges with us. Love You. (Hope these gave you a chuckle today, sweet friend.)<br /><br />May your energy increase to be as massive as your incredible spirit.<br />Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-74103245431665197242013-09-10T12:35:55.778-05:002013-09-10T12:35:55.778-05:00He sure does- surprised me so!!He sure does- surprised me so!!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-28267212811232539202013-09-10T12:35:38.254-05:002013-09-10T12:35:38.254-05:00Yes- isn't that something- I think I realized ...Yes- isn't that something- I think I realized that once awhile ago that your grand and my son were the same age :) xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-34409986405091781322013-09-10T12:34:33.376-05:002013-09-10T12:34:33.376-05:00Exactly- I could so see that!! Yes- the temps are ...Exactly- I could so see that!! Yes- the temps are back in the 80's and hot and humid once again- but we do have some intermittent cool mornings and evenings cooling off too. H is only 1 x every 3 weeks fortunately- so nothing today :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-8318790591686181202013-09-10T12:32:51.591-05:002013-09-10T12:32:51.591-05:00I totally get what you say Peggy- thank you- its s...I totally get what you say Peggy- thank you- its such a sweet compliment. I have been saying my inside and outside don't match for the longest time now and I hope I continue on with that blessing for a time to come. Thank you for your kind and generous words sweet friend- they truly touch me! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-27010598895233745452013-09-10T12:29:15.206-05:002013-09-10T12:29:15.206-05:00Oh Kelly - thank you- he sure surprised me. He ju...Oh Kelly - thank you- he sure surprised me. He just reads it around our house so much and hears it said so much it must have resonated with him and it was a pleasant surprise. xxoo and all the way back Kelly :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-41600601296785259852013-09-10T10:54:16.032-05:002013-09-10T10:54:16.032-05:00It does help me a lot. They grow far more indepen...It does help me a lot. They grow far more independent all the time :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-71193894432662458522013-09-10T10:51:59.780-05:002013-09-10T10:51:59.780-05:00Thanks Lisa- my older boy is more like that now at...Thanks Lisa- my older boy is more like that now at 13- a little more reserved. He tried to dodge the school photo even, but gave in when the neighbor came over and realized if he just did it, we'd all leave - hehe :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-26602849050239657342013-09-10T10:50:15.757-05:002013-09-10T10:50:15.757-05:00Steph- we feel so lucky and blessed to have you! ...Steph- we feel so lucky and blessed to have you! His year has started so well and I am so at ease and peace just sending him off to you each day- such a gift :) Thanks for all those prayers Steph! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-52039657345553338322013-09-10T10:48:47.928-05:002013-09-10T10:48:47.928-05:00Roxane and Peggy- how you move me with your kind w...Roxane and Peggy- how you move me with your kind words. Thank you friends :) It was such a delight to hear Colton- I could not imagine him saying something like that without prompting typically :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76655903183023234492013-09-10T09:27:46.601-05:002013-09-10T09:27:46.601-05:00My heart be still. Wise words from such a young m...My heart be still. Wise words from such a young man. <br />Love, hope, faith. <br />Jesus.<br />Grace and peace sweet Vicky.<br /><br />Love you to the moon and back!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387707528926322594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-33569350693936460652013-09-10T08:43:58.164-05:002013-09-10T08:43:58.164-05:00I just posted and then scrolled to read...that is ...I just posted and then scrolled to read...that is what I saw too...she radiates such beauty! I think the Lord needed her to know that...or we needed to be touched by it :) I so agree with you! On a Wing and a Prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254390486126765402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-62058084523163533752013-09-10T08:41:34.568-05:002013-09-10T08:41:34.568-05:00Ahhh- thank you- he is just paying attention more ...Ahhh- thank you- he is just paying attention more than we think he is :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-13413880312296228202013-09-10T08:41:03.211-05:002013-09-10T08:41:03.211-05:00Thank you Susan- he truly surprised me with how th...Thank you Susan- he truly surprised me with how those words just rolled off his tongue :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-79593836364006903662013-09-10T08:40:17.664-05:002013-09-10T08:40:17.664-05:00Yes- that is my Colton- quick to add in his own li...Yes- that is my Colton- quick to add in his own little twist on things :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-22947150937704297952013-09-10T08:34:19.515-05:002013-09-10T08:34:19.515-05:00Do you realize...if your picture was a a billboard...Do you realize...if your picture was a a billboard. (one for Hockey Mom's :) and the rest of us had no clue about that happening's in your life. None of us would have a clue?? we wouldnt have a clue that some days or evenings. your bathroom is your best friend. That waking up can be hard due to meds, or that nausea can haunt you at any given moment. We just wouldn't have a clue. I have noticed that in all your pictures, your eye's sparkle and you radiate a pure beauty that is rare. I had to share that. Loved what you son said!!! but for some reason you stood out to me in this post...lady you look marvelouse. I hope they find something that helps with your cough. You and your family is upheld in constant prayer. Your simply amazing :) On a Wing and a Prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254390486126765402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-77680916456782193812013-09-10T06:08:43.954-05:002013-09-10T06:08:43.954-05:00Ha! Maybe if you replace hockey with baseball for ...Ha! Maybe if you replace hockey with baseball for our list. :)<br /><br />And I'm cracking up a little at the hoodie on the first day of school. I never stop being amazed at the temperature differences. <br /><br />Hope today goes well. H on Tuesdays, right?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325898729203111520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-79745737675929359032013-09-09T22:52:06.204-05:002013-09-09T22:52:06.204-05:00You have the cutest boys (young men )....and wise,...You have the cutest boys (young men )....and wise, too!<br />Love them. <br />P. S. I have a Granddaughter who is in the seventh grade this year. I didn't realize she and Nolan are the same age. <br />Sending you love....<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-84764841512465080172013-09-09T20:58:38.071-05:002013-09-09T20:58:38.071-05:00Bless that boy, he's got it!Bless that boy, he's got it!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-36084470920819202252013-09-09T20:57:00.400-05:002013-09-09T20:57:00.400-05:00Glad the boys know what to do in the morning befor...Glad the boys know what to do in the morning before school<br />It helps you a lot.<br />They leave you with a smile, going to the moon and back and a smidgen of hockey too. :)A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.com