tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post7124859679168012250..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: CarmelVickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-47680981927469429662016-06-01T06:25:58.352-05:002016-06-01T06:25:58.352-05:00Hi dear soul sis,
You were on my heart this mornin...Hi dear soul sis,<br />You were on my heart this morning, and I just wanted to send loves and hugs and prayers your way. I scrolled through these amazing and life-giving photographs this morning...and peace took over my heart. I truly felt like I was there, with you, during your retreat. So thank you for a mini retreat this am before I go off to school.<br /><br />You are a treasure, dear Vicky. Love you to the moon and back again!<br />Linda<br />Linda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-35064548903094242122016-05-25T11:00:00.995-05:002016-05-25T11:00:00.995-05:00Just gorgeous. Thank you for giving us "eyes ...Just gorgeous. Thank you for giving us "eyes to see."<br /><br />Love you, my friend. Julie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-33042743141714483812016-05-24T19:39:23.822-05:002016-05-24T19:39:23.822-05:00Beautiful in every way.Beautiful in every way.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-55754986089642465912016-05-24T16:58:36.656-05:002016-05-24T16:58:36.656-05:00I pray that your visit completely engulfs you with...I pray that your visit completely engulfs you with a peace that no one can understand. As you come away refreshed, please know that your friends wish this for you every moment of each and every day. <br />Love you,<br />Jackie<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-74828112699571695342016-05-24T12:49:47.838-05:002016-05-24T12:49:47.838-05:00Thank you for choosing to come along, Susan! I ad...Thank you for choosing to come along, Susan! I adore checking in and finding so many of you dropping in to visit- I truly cherish you so! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69032945948914709332016-05-24T12:48:46.017-05:002016-05-24T12:48:46.017-05:00Such truth in your words, Roxane- Amen. Love you,...Such truth in your words, Roxane- Amen. Love you, too, dear friend. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-35005640657979813402016-05-24T12:47:59.199-05:002016-05-24T12:47:59.199-05:00Ann just says it for me, in ways that I don't ...Ann just says it for me, in ways that I don't even try to achieve. I always feel the way she speaks to me- will resonate with others as well. Happy it resonated with you today! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-49651145541976398992016-05-24T12:45:23.556-05:002016-05-24T12:45:23.556-05:00I'm very honored by your heartfelt words, alwa...I'm very honored by your heartfelt words, always, friend. You truly touch me, and I feel touch and minister to others through what you share here! You are such a treasure and I love reading, then re-reading and soaking in your beautiful perspective. Thank YOU for sharing your heart so eloquently. Love you dear soul sis!! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-86827512604886594182016-05-24T12:26:19.607-05:002016-05-24T12:26:19.607-05:00I love your way with words- always- you have such ...I love your way with words- always- you have such a gift. Yes- this "blessed sanctuary" has become a true friend- exquisitely said. I am so beyond thrilled you are going to one too!! I think the silence will be such a challenge and at the same time so rewarding!! I think it will help you restore, recharge, and replenish you in ways you can only imagine. Thank goodness, this time its YOU first! I love you so, friend! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-90936407941951183392016-05-24T12:18:28.724-05:002016-05-24T12:18:28.724-05:00Thank you for taking the time, sweet one, to come ...Thank you for taking the time, sweet one, to come and spend time with me here- I appreciate the visits these days more than I can possibly say. I just know you would love time at this very special place- and they'd love having you there as well! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-91744890354192525382016-05-24T12:16:34.953-05:002016-05-24T12:16:34.953-05:00Hi Kim- so great to see you here! Thanks for comi...Hi Kim- so great to see you here! Thanks for coming along with me and taking the time to drop in and see me. I pray you are well! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-88940512539652439742016-05-24T06:58:38.914-05:002016-05-24T06:58:38.914-05:00Oh, Vicky...your words, your pictures....so beauti...Oh, Vicky...your words, your pictures....so beautiful! Thank you for sharing and reminding us to pause...right where we are...to take in what He has blessed us with! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04394056452942613702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-43743986403687159002016-05-24T01:30:46.209-05:002016-05-24T01:30:46.209-05:00As I have spent this day hustling and bustling to ...As I have spent this day hustling and bustling to try and get my own life all in order in preparation for my own retreat, I too forgot to breathe, as Linda said. But reading your experience so meaningfully conveyed caused me to let go and relax and think of sleep and retreating.<br /><br />I'm really glad you went back and I hadn't thought of the horse until you mentioned her and then I was so worried. Glad to see her standing and thank you for capturing the feel and beauty of this blessed sanctuary that has become your true friend. Love you.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-35595396263280156682016-05-24T01:25:13.278-05:002016-05-24T01:25:13.278-05:00Thank you for expressing my own thoughts so clearl...Thank you for expressing my own thoughts so clearly, dear Linda. XORobynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-5272035869349453462016-05-23T22:36:22.221-05:002016-05-23T22:36:22.221-05:00Oh my dear sweet soul sis,
Such a busy and crazy d...Oh my dear sweet soul sis,<br />Such a busy and crazy day I had and I truly felt like somewhere along the line I quit taking deep, deep breaths, the kind you take when you fully surrender and let go.<br />And then I read your post and with each word and mesmerizing picture I let go...more and more. I could smell the lilacs, see the green trees, root with you for the dear horse to get up and be okay, and hear God's whisper of love and care. Yes, the stiffest tree is most easily cracked and the bamboo or willow survives by bending into the wind. Yes, you and dear Ann have reminded me that I CAN empty and let it all go because counting His graces has reminded me go how much He cherishes me.<br /><br />What a huge GIFT you gave me today, my dear friend. What a cherished reminder of His holy presence. I am so, so grateful you went to Carmel and shared your retreat with all of us. Your words washed over my heart like cleansing rain.<br />Love you to the moon and back, dear Vicky!!<br />God Bless!<br />LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-87506499772252611632016-05-23T19:24:53.007-05:002016-05-23T19:24:53.007-05:00I needed to exhale today. I knew it from the momen...I needed to exhale today. I knew it from the moment I woke. Your opening quote-- Let go of trying to do, let go of trying to control, let go of my own way, let go of my own fears--was what He told me to do this morning. <br /><br />He cares so deeply about what concerns us. I'm grateful He revealed Himself to you in new ways at Carmel this spring. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687339205571651753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-67901812343837181572016-05-23T18:19:33.490-05:002016-05-23T18:19:33.490-05:00Dear Vicky, each trip we take to Carmel is more an...Dear Vicky, each trip we take to Carmel is more and more special. What a gift God has given us in these reprieves on his holy land. You've done a remarkable and beautiful job of capturing our visit. It is yet another gift. Love you!Roxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-88271804994164236702016-05-23T16:13:46.036-05:002016-05-23T16:13:46.036-05:00Oh my, so very beautiful. A retreat is such a bles...Oh my, so very beautiful. A retreat is such a blessing, a gift to yourself. Thanks for taking us along: I can almost smell the lilacxSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.com