tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post7940998691155040353..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: When the bell rings...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-19876570244115993032013-11-19T06:36:27.407-06:002013-11-19T06:36:27.407-06:00I think I can hear your bells from here!! And Dr P...I think I can hear your bells from here!! And Dr P says you can write!!!! WOWOW!!!! My mother doesn't "do" computer but she's a writer. So often, I call her and share your words with her. <br /><br />And I love when God ties bows and loops people together.<br /><br />XOXOXOXOXOXOX Julie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-9388494647193456042013-11-18T16:24:09.106-06:002013-11-18T16:24:09.106-06:00May you continue to ring those bells.
xo,
JCMay you continue to ring those bells.<br /><br />xo,<br />JCJChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13434534658681194289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-77117489766593303802013-11-18T15:05:58.809-06:002013-11-18T15:05:58.809-06:00Congrats, Vicky!! You are still in my prayers.Congrats, Vicky!! You are still in my prayers.Preppy Empty Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13446028963455322844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-40408786577768666592013-11-18T08:55:47.304-06:002013-11-18T08:55:47.304-06:00Dear Vicky, I missed this beautiful post before ta...Dear Vicky, I missed this beautiful post before taking off for Carmel, but as you know, the bells ring there, too. They are bells that beckon us toward nourishment and life, and I am so grateful you've experienced those bells with me and will again soon. Hearing many bells in my head this week, too, as I trudge into the future. Looking forward to getting together soon to discuss exciting things. Blessings and hugs, RoxaneRoxane B. Salonenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01459456545891720716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-45729391199960988842013-11-16T14:36:25.222-06:002013-11-16T14:36:25.222-06:00I am elated for you Vicky!!!
Big smiles all over ...I am elated for you Vicky!!!<br /><br />Big smiles all over this end. :)A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-14382543207650353132013-11-16T14:08:15.740-06:002013-11-16T14:08:15.740-06:00Oh friend- something compelled me to click on your...Oh friend- something compelled me to click on your name and I was so pleasantly surprised to find your blog! I fell right into reading and now I am all teary-eyed. You bless me so! Both here, and there, and I am so honored to call you friend! Love always to you! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-17097669386087489942013-11-16T13:45:23.886-06:002013-11-16T13:45:23.886-06:00Yayyyy- you're back! Thanks Karen- am soaking...Yayyyy- you're back! Thanks Karen- am soaking it all in :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-37283559782991937682013-11-16T13:37:51.314-06:002013-11-16T13:37:51.314-06:00Hugs to you sweet one- thank you so much! Hugs to you sweet one- thank you so much! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-34016891396281455492013-11-16T13:37:26.125-06:002013-11-16T13:37:26.125-06:00Thanks Barbie- for you, for me, for all of us it s...Thanks Barbie- for you, for me, for all of us it seemed :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-12489695696816208362013-11-16T13:37:01.039-06:002013-11-16T13:37:01.039-06:00Susan- I smile at the "over here" part r...Susan- I smile at the "over here" part right away- it instantly fills my heart with peace. I've been so blessed with the very best in doctors- all of the Oncologists- and I pray its that way other places too. Love hearing about the cow bells, Susan!! I can totally see it in my head- the rolling, green hills- dotted with cows :) Love knowing you'll ring for me! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-40548644891525323932013-11-16T13:30:48.758-06:002013-11-16T13:30:48.758-06:00I didn't know they had it or what it was about...I didn't know they had it or what it was about until a sista talked about it at one of the meetings :) I've never "ended" infusion, so if it weren't for radiation, I may never have rung one either :) You are never far from my thoughts and prayers as well- Love you too sista! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-29423866907077984332013-11-16T13:28:43.222-06:002013-11-16T13:28:43.222-06:00Thanks Lisa- I was thinking of all of you as I ran...Thanks Lisa- I was thinking of all of you as I rang it- knowing you all are with me in spirit always :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-37419050576483978062013-11-16T13:25:03.481-06:002013-11-16T13:25:03.481-06:00Thank you dear friend- the only thing that tops it...Thank you dear friend- the only thing that tops it is having YOU come and celebrate along with me :) Love YOU! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-60982307765244203882013-11-16T13:24:01.538-06:002013-11-16T13:24:01.538-06:00Love hearing that Kim! Thanks for embracing along...Love hearing that Kim! Thanks for embracing along with me!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-67710389005221581132013-11-16T13:23:11.072-06:002013-11-16T13:23:11.072-06:00The joy is shining through your words Anyes- I fee...The joy is shining through your words Anyes- I feel it! You rock too friend- you truly do! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-10508180387052788292013-11-16T13:22:25.735-06:002013-11-16T13:22:25.735-06:00Thank you Susan- yes for both of us- more good day...Thank you Susan- yes for both of us- more good days ahead :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-9828753089872964752013-11-16T13:21:47.606-06:002013-11-16T13:21:47.606-06:00Think of you often and pray things are well- here&...Think of you often and pray things are well- here's to more for both of us! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-47677950086369683622013-11-16T13:20:54.412-06:002013-11-16T13:20:54.412-06:00Love you right back :) Love you right back :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-80085829578610219232013-11-16T07:56:50.501-06:002013-11-16T07:56:50.501-06:00Dearest Vicky,
I am SO grateful to see how you, de...Dearest Vicky,<br />I am SO grateful to see how you, dear friend, have been embraced. Just as you have poured love, joy, hope and caring to those around you, they are pouring meals, joy, flowers, prayers, hope, and cards to you. You are not alone on this journey. Not for one minute are you alone.<br /><br />We are having a CELEBRATION of HOPE and GRACE that this leg of the journey is over.<br />It's a party in your honor, put on for you by everyone who knows you, loves you and has prayed their hearts out for you.<br /><br />The words from a song in my Mom's generation come to mind:<br />"the bells are ringing for me and my gal<br />the birds are singing for me and my gal"<br /><br />You, dear Vicky are "our gal" and we are ringing bells like a children's Christmas choir.<br /><br />Love always wins. No matter what. Every time. Love always saves us. In the darkest moments. In the middle of radiation. When our child has been hit by a car and her life torn asunder.<br />When we don't think we can take one more step. Love always wins.<br /><br />The love of God, the love of family, the love of dear friends. Love marinating us in its power so we can take the next step. Do the next thing.<br /><br />You, dear Vicky, are marinating in grace and love and I just can't stop grinning and crying as I read this post. You can do this! You DID do this!<br /><br />I won't stop praying and ringing bells for you here in Spokane. Not now. Not ever.<br />Love always!<br />LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-38773860229627918172013-11-16T07:12:29.621-06:002013-11-16T07:12:29.621-06:00YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!.... and yes, amazing, this world, ... YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!.... and yes, amazing, this world, and it's greatness and "smallness".. the connections that are made, the graces... <br /><br />Embrace this wonderful good news filled weekend - you deserve it. Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-15690028248567635532013-11-16T07:04:30.960-06:002013-11-16T07:04:30.960-06:00YAY!!! So thankful and full of joy for you - tha...YAY!!! So thankful and full of joy for you - that this round of your treatment is done. I love all the wonderful gifts you've been given.... including the gift of meeting Mrs. Jones and her daughter. Sweetness all around. {HUG}Debbie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739278283392278860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69343475216316503742013-11-16T02:45:19.714-06:002013-11-16T02:45:19.714-06:00Yay! Ring that bell. So happy for you!Yay! Ring that bell. So happy for you!BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-45698183950891887122013-11-16T00:43:58.350-06:002013-11-16T00:43:58.350-06:00I'm smiling over here, blessed to read how oth...I'm smiling over here, blessed to read how others are blessing you in tangible ways and it just makes me so dang happy. Also chuckling and I imagine what it must have felt like for a second to know that your wonderful Doctor has read your blog. I'm glad he has read it, to know how he's a ripple in the water - part of your experience and in turn, a part of the story that you share with all of us. <br /><br />Your experience with Dr. P. has encouraged me, it blesses me to know that such doctors are out there, making a difference and doing good work. Sometimes we only hear about the gruff, no-bedside-manner folks. <br /><br />I have several cow bells of all sizes here in Zurich - I love them, especially when they are still being worn by the cows :-) When it's not 7:45 a.m. I am going to ring one for you, and pray out loud once again for you and your healing. Amen.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-62088763934679649402013-11-15T21:48:54.792-06:002013-11-15T21:48:54.792-06:00What a wonderful milestone to celebrate! I never h...What a wonderful milestone to celebrate! I never had a chance to ring the bell - maybe they didn't have it 4 years ago. It must be an amazing feeling! And even if you know your treatment will probably go on, what a wonderful way to recognize each very important step in the road. <br /><br />It's sweet to hear how so many people love and bless you every day. You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Love you, sista! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818267577743110088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-43453112607452457432013-11-15T21:35:11.174-06:002013-11-15T21:35:11.174-06:00I could hear that bell ringing....so happy for you...I could hear that bell ringing....so happy for you Vicky.tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.com