tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post6956911221376572454..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: seeing with new eyes~Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-54847157528793097722013-06-20T08:27:24.568-05:002013-06-20T08:27:24.568-05:00Yes- Roxane- I would say yes- the flowers were for...Yes- Roxane- I would say yes- the flowers were for both of our homecomings indeed :) You've shared so generously of your experience with me and I will be forever grateful for your unselfish invitations to let me crash your retreats! Its such a gift- hugs to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-11936640222543214862013-06-20T08:24:56.902-05:002013-06-20T08:24:56.902-05:00Susan- thank YOU for following along. Seeing your...Susan- thank YOU for following along. Seeing your face, reading your words, I garner so much from YOU being here and visiting your lovely blog gives me equally as much! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-31341876522497294522013-06-20T08:23:52.770-05:002013-06-20T08:23:52.770-05:00You're too kind- that truly touches me :)You're too kind- that truly touches me :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-79605493208220990392013-06-20T08:23:28.631-05:002013-06-20T08:23:28.631-05:00Oh Vic- that sounds so harsh- never to see your so...Oh Vic- that sounds so harsh- never to see your son again? Oh- I pray that isn't the case. Yes- the cross does represent so much more- so true- the retreat house we stay in is filled with Crosses in every room as well. I'm thinking of you and hoping you and your son won't let those miles separate you for too long! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-54434573720447078992013-06-20T08:21:20.576-05:002013-06-20T08:21:20.576-05:00Melissa- Amen to that. I easily slip into comfort...Melissa- Amen to that. I easily slip into comfort and thinking its all under control when clearly my level of participation in the relationship needs to stay the same... wise words. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-31422605173088255842013-06-20T08:18:59.112-05:002013-06-20T08:18:59.112-05:00Susan- exactly what I thought- the traditions are ...Susan- exactly what I thought- the traditions are different, but the message is still the same. There are so many ways to worship and have a relationship with a "higher power." I'm so glad you were blessed with her words too :) Thanks for following this journey with me Susan :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-35842090629943084942013-06-20T08:14:37.360-05:002013-06-20T08:14:37.360-05:00Robynn- I'm so glad to hear that- I definitely...Robynn- I'm so glad to hear that- I definitely find re-visiting books and movies sometimes with all the changes that have occurred in me- just help me relate to it in new ways. When I first read the book I was in awe of her decision to take the journey. When I saw the movie all these years later- I thought- well of course she'd go- then it was the journey itself and her discoveries I could relate too... Love you too sweet friend! I pray your time away was rejuvenating and relaxing :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-67883425068349366122013-06-20T08:10:36.211-05:002013-06-20T08:10:36.211-05:00Thank you Miss A- those prayers are what help keep...Thank you Miss A- those prayers are what help keep that strength going- so grateful to you for them!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-18107053989728262072013-06-20T08:09:48.320-05:002013-06-20T08:09:48.320-05:00Miss Julie, its truly I who am honored to have suc...Miss Julie, its truly I who am honored to have such encouragement and grace-filled words from you. Thank you sweet friend- you've touched me...Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69017743211392865332013-06-20T08:08:49.429-05:002013-06-20T08:08:49.429-05:00Thank you Kim- always such a pleasure to see you h...Thank you Kim- always such a pleasure to see you here! I pray you are doing well!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-38733735517541912532013-06-20T08:08:14.905-05:002013-06-20T08:08:14.905-05:00Thank you Pam- so nice to hear from you and with s...Thank you Pam- so nice to hear from you and with such encouraging and grace-filled words. Those prayers just continue to keep me hopeful and filled with strength- thank you so much for those!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-47761545586154013512013-06-20T08:06:17.966-05:002013-06-20T08:06:17.966-05:00Thanks Lisa- hope you are well and enjoying some s...Thanks Lisa- hope you are well and enjoying some sun-filled warm days! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-82315804436789055192013-06-19T21:11:18.212-05:002013-06-19T21:11:18.212-05:00Such a good post Vicky....thinking of you.Such a good post Vicky....thinking of you.tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-30121403056537579042013-06-19T07:45:14.223-05:002013-06-19T07:45:14.223-05:00Praying for you .... you are touching so many peop...Praying for you .... you are touching so many people with your humility, truth and grace. God is blessing you but He is also working in so many other people's lives through you and your experiences. Thank you for baring it all .... I'm also praying for your family.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10595966284555394978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-62360827766846629842013-06-18T21:05:02.969-05:002013-06-18T21:05:02.969-05:00Your words are beautiful as always....may this wee...Your words are beautiful as always....may this week bring you days of energy!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04394056452942613702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-56499692146605895222013-06-18T20:34:36.885-05:002013-06-18T20:34:36.885-05:00I just feel so honored to take a peek into your wo...I just feel so honored to take a peek into your world and your heart. <br /><br />Your gratitude, your grace, your teachable spirit...WOW, Vicky. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing with us all. Julie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-31053555390034896742013-06-18T20:15:47.827-05:002013-06-18T20:15:47.827-05:00I have so much admiration for your incredible stre...I have so much admiration for your incredible strength, Vicky... so much. Prayers. Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-33884849844372833912013-06-18T17:09:28.967-05:002013-06-18T17:09:28.967-05:00I so needed to hear about that movie - this day - ...I so needed to hear about that movie - this day - I cannot tell you. Thank you for sharing the quote and making me think. Two other very important people I need to share this with.<br /><br />I'm sorry you had to miss the games but that you honored what your body was saying to you and did what needed to be done. The gifts are amazing and show how much people love you and see you. Sister Joseph sounds like an incredibly wise woman and I'm glad she has entered your life. Grace is the most beautiful gift, isn't it? Love you.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-11053995887717546092013-06-18T16:10:00.960-05:002013-06-18T16:10:00.960-05:00Blessings to you, prayers for you all. And thanks ...Blessings to you, prayers for you all. And thanks for the peek at your gifts. <br /><br />I love what Sister Joseph gave you -- and how she suggested you simply touch the rosary as you prayed. This spoke to my heart, although my faith tradition is different; still the same Lord, the same Love of God - and my heart was blessed through the her words that you shared.<br /><br />take care and thanks again for taking us with you on this journey.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-66873943471843997012013-06-18T14:16:28.136-05:002013-06-18T14:16:28.136-05:00I love that you're still learning. I have thou...I love that you're still learning. I have thought to myself so many times that God speaks so often and so clearly during these more difficult days, and how it's easier to hear Him when we're listening and in tune with what He wants to teach us. It's such a good reminder to me because I find it all too easy to become too comfortable during the good times.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325898729203111520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-1095726264416123312013-06-18T13:11:02.669-05:002013-06-18T13:11:02.669-05:00I like to think we are all here to learn and exper...I like to think we are all here to learn and experience what we were born to learn and experience. It makes it easier to accept things that happen to you.<br />Like my son leaving to live in Australia, meaning I will probably never see him again. That cross you got we also have. I love them and in our tradition, every room should have either an icon or a cross so when the priest comes to bless your home, when he leaves, every room has the holy spirit in it protecting you and your home.<br />I love this tradition. If I ever had nightmares at night, as a little girl, I would know God was in my room, and cross myself and go back to sleeping soundly.<br />This cross symbolizes so much more than just Christ dying on the cross because he loved us.It is a blessing.<br /><br /><br />A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-301292337243640042013-06-18T12:36:34.925-05:002013-06-18T12:36:34.925-05:00What S. Etole said - and.. Amazing Grace, that... What S. Etole said - and.. Amazing Grace, that's my name for you. <br /><br />Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-24196710393267282972013-06-18T11:29:49.769-05:002013-06-18T11:29:49.769-05:00There's so much grace in your thoughts and you...There's so much grace in your thoughts and your life. Thank you for sharing the beauty and the hard parts and the in-betweens.S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-22643244031265333232013-06-18T10:36:40.123-05:002013-06-18T10:36:40.123-05:00Vicky, oh, I love that you took Mother Joseph'...Vicky, oh, I love that you took Mother Joseph's words to heart and felt the love from Jesus and her through them! I love the photo of your treasures from the monastery, too, sitting in your home. They have found their intended place. Beautiful! And the daisy...well, even though it was meant for you, I love Gerber daisies (we had red and black ones in our wedding) and when I saw it there upon our return last week (yellow is another favorite), I felt in some sense they were for me as well, even though I know that wasn't the intention. :) They were kind of the little bow that wrapped up our beautiful time together, and followed our amazing sky "movie" on the way home. I'm sorry you've had some rough days, sweetie. But I will keep saying this...you can do this. You're already doing this. You can. Hugs... Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.com