tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post6109216386192050440..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: She sits waiting...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-73584745851277375722014-09-01T18:31:41.053-05:002014-09-01T18:31:41.053-05:00One of your most beautiful and moving posts. No wo...One of your most beautiful and moving posts. No words.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-36431595635783920842014-07-13T08:07:48.066-05:002014-07-13T08:07:48.066-05:00Exquisite! Happiest Birthday, my friend. Exquisite! Happiest Birthday, my friend. Julie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-3259789850957136422014-07-11T11:06:45.246-05:002014-07-11T11:06:45.246-05:00Oh, that is beautifully expressed and what a stunn...Oh, that is beautifully expressed and what a stunning place! A happy early birthday to you - I hope you have able to fully enjoy this week before your appointments and busyness of next week.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325898729203111520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76885636426906070502014-07-10T08:47:10.281-05:002014-07-10T08:47:10.281-05:00Our memories of what was once, are painful and swe...Our memories of what was once, are painful and sweet at the same time, and you captured it perfectly in words.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07009978745410941719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-18846470532066011052014-07-09T22:09:11.311-05:002014-07-09T22:09:11.311-05:00Beautiful post Vicky. Really loved all the photos...Beautiful post Vicky. Really loved all the photos and your words speak from the heart!tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-52746055546501885132014-07-09T20:15:11.969-05:002014-07-09T20:15:11.969-05:00Jackie- I love knowing Daddy's hat is still wh...Jackie- I love knowing Daddy's hat is still where it rightfully belongs! 88- oh my! I bet he is just as vibrant and active as ever. I pray you are all doing well! Yes- you and I will always be Daddy's girls. Love to you sweet friend! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-40077312611061334462014-07-09T20:13:00.146-05:002014-07-09T20:13:00.146-05:00Thanks so much Karen! Thanks so much Karen! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-11263807648635170192014-07-09T20:12:39.354-05:002014-07-09T20:12:39.354-05:00I'm so touched Eileen- I had no idea a humming...I'm so touched Eileen- I had no idea a hummingbird legend existed. That is simply beautiful and so fitting. Such a gift to have you share that with us- thank you friend! Love and hugs to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69954720817900973662014-07-09T20:10:24.064-05:002014-07-09T20:10:24.064-05:00Thank you Jean- I so appreciate those prayers and ...Thank you Jean- I so appreciate those prayers and well wishes! Hugs to you, friend!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-84195646298956526552014-07-09T20:09:42.689-05:002014-07-09T20:09:42.689-05:00Oh thank you Kass! I remember the posts about you...Oh thank you Kass! I remember the posts about your mom so well. I can envision your surroundings and know we are kindred spirits in our memories of our lost loved ones. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-48594527128804223652014-07-09T20:08:12.918-05:002014-07-09T20:08:12.918-05:00Thank you so much Anyes- I can relate to what you ...Thank you so much Anyes- I can relate to what you are going through as well and can see what a journey it has been. Sending love and hugs back to you and hope the rest of your trip is as enchanting as the first part seems to have been! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-23218136448105402852014-07-09T20:06:26.177-05:002014-07-09T20:06:26.177-05:00Peggy Sue- wow- I sat whispering your words as I r...Peggy Sue- wow- I sat whispering your words as I read them and you have quite the poetic way with words. And I will hold you in prayer as you mourn and grieve the loss of your mom and all you have been through! And no- everyone's burden is heavy- mine doesn't outweigh yours, it just has a different name. Thanks for your sweet and encouraging words, friend! Much love to you! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-63073841061217333122014-07-09T20:00:05.208-05:002014-07-09T20:00:05.208-05:00Thank you so much Francis- I appreciate the advice...Thank you so much Francis- I appreciate the advice and will certainly try to be careful! Blessings to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69495165489722984412014-07-09T19:59:09.997-05:002014-07-09T19:59:09.997-05:00Thank you for privilege of being on your list- it ...Thank you for privilege of being on your list- it truly makes a difference in my life and I am so grateful for that. Blessings to you! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-27660349547840832072014-07-09T19:58:07.808-05:002014-07-09T19:58:07.808-05:00So great to spend time with you as well, Roxane! ...So great to spend time with you as well, Roxane! Feels wonderful to escape for a bit with you- whether its Carmel or Starbucks. So wonderful to hear about your adventures- they certainly matched all that I've seen in your photos and posts! Can't wait for all that has been started to "take flight." Hugs, friend :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-74292778716456525592014-07-09T12:02:54.870-05:002014-07-09T12:02:54.870-05:00Vicky, we are so much alike. Sometimes I just need...Vicky, we are so much alike. Sometimes I just need to go away for a bit, to reflect, to let my heart be heavy for a while, to let it fill with God's presence again, to let hope return, to let life begin anew. It was so good to see you. You are a bright spot in my life and I love our chats, your perspective and ear, and just seeing you thriving as you do. I am so glad that you made it, and the little old man with the cell phone did not create a detour. Thank the good God above! I look forward to the next time. :)Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-9150917543839766382014-07-09T07:51:02.350-05:002014-07-09T07:51:02.350-05:00love this!love this!On a Wing and a Prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254390486126765402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-47176578947276028362014-07-08T22:42:57.434-05:002014-07-08T22:42:57.434-05:00Beautiful writing. sharing. opening up and talking...Beautiful writing. sharing. opening up and talking to us. you are on my prayer list and I don't even know you, take care and don't push it.Thoughts for the dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166340365607117445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72839895255781287232014-07-08T22:23:46.133-05:002014-07-08T22:23:46.133-05:00So glad the incision looks great. Please, please b...So glad the incision looks great. Please, please be careful so that the chest wall will completely heal. Don't lift, tug, or do anything that would cause a problem. Happy Birthday and many, many more. FrancisMoorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04831501666986531291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-57902582864119091402014-07-08T22:22:29.457-05:002014-07-08T22:22:29.457-05:00She sits waiting...and I read her words..she sits ...She sits waiting...and I read her words..she sits waiting and I see her pic's..she sits waiting and allows her love for the ones who are no longer there...out...in such eloquence i catch my breath with the knowing...she sits waiting and I feel more...and tears come...she sits waiting...in this moment..full of life, full of summer time, full of everything beautiful..and Yet...will it all be taken away? she sits waiting, not knowing, only fighting for every moment to be right were she is...she sits waiting and can relate to her dad...the oxygen tank..and yet his will...to be a part of every preciouse moment..she sits waiting..and I can do nothing...but cheer her on. She sits waiting and I feel tears of what her waiting and reality really truly is...she sits waiting and I love her...for who she is, for her strength, her soul, her love, her zest, her authentic personality..she sits waiting and has no clue...how much she had given...to others in her wait...she sits waiting and I know...I know..the lord smiles..and time...time...time...is her's because you see...she sits waiting..having put it all in his hands..... (this is what your post made me feel...and tears came..I too am a july baby..I too lost my mom..in July last year...i too..wait...but my wait is different..and my wait seems nothing compared to yours...yet I know...for some reason... there are more summers ahead for you...more time...and he smiles...because He loves you...!!!) On a Wing and a Prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254390486126765402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-79866323249047156172014-07-08T21:17:36.342-05:002014-07-08T21:17:36.342-05:00My Daddy's hat still hangs in our NC vacation ...My Daddy's hat still hangs in our NC vacation home. He will be 88 next month. Each and every time I look at Daddy's hat, I think of Mr. Willard, Vicky. I know you are a Daddy's girl. I feel the same about mine. I'm thinking of you, sweet friend. My heart tugs when I read these touching words about those you loved and lost. <br />I know your Daddy smiles down from above with much love for you. <br />Happy birthday to you. <br />Love you,<br />Jackie<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-22895845302986369982014-07-08T18:57:20.614-05:002014-07-08T18:57:20.614-05:00 Love these images, what a beautiful written post,... Love these images, what a beautiful written post, as always! Happy, happy birthday to you - xoKaren thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-10679973412555823942014-07-08T12:43:46.360-05:002014-07-08T12:43:46.360-05:00Beautiful pictures and lovely words! I thought I w...Beautiful pictures and lovely words! I thought I would include this legend of the hummingbird. It resonates with everything you have written over time, Vicky. <br /><br />“Legends say that hummingbirds float free of time, carrying our hopes for love, joy and celebration. Hummingbirds open our eyes to the wonder of the world and inspire us to open our hearts to loved ones and friends. Like a hummingbird, we aspire to hover and to savor each moment as it passes, embrace all that life has to offer and to celebrate the joy of everyday. The hummingbird’s delicate grace reminds us that life is rich, beauty is everywhere, every personal connection has meaning and that laughter is life’s sweetest creation.” - PAPYRUS<br /><br />Love and hugs, EileenEileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16947736452675597121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-80853680885460362952014-07-08T11:35:54.570-05:002014-07-08T11:35:54.570-05:00Vicky, may you have an awesome birthday. Glad thi...Vicky, may you have an awesome birthday. Glad things are looking up for you. I think of you daily, Peace be with you, and HAPPY BIRTHDAY. HUGSJean - Oksewnsewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10590677715391915328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-89831546574895129272014-07-08T11:20:34.728-05:002014-07-08T11:20:34.728-05:00Oh Happy Happy Birthday! Such beautiful pictures a...Oh Happy Happy Birthday! Such beautiful pictures and words. I look at so many things around this house and think of my parents. Like you, I am filled with longing and love.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.com