tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post8764246714796673197..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: Embracing Life...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-2836023659451332352013-12-28T21:15:35.380-06:002013-12-28T21:15:35.380-06:00What a touching experience. I'm so glad you we...What a touching experience. I'm so glad you were able to participate as fully as you did. I know you helped yourself but also all the women who were there with you. <br />I am a 15-year breast cancer survivor and I know it can return any time now. So I too live every day to its fullest, being grateful for all God's blessings. I found so many positive moments in the months of my treatment and know that fighting my cancer has made me a better person.<br />I pray we find the cure for everyone, for all kinds of cancer. In the meantime, may God bless and strengthen, guide and support all who have cancer and their families. God bless you and grant success with this wonderful blog. I shall pass it along to some young women I know who are cancer warriors.mgquiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530986760684200320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-20742515018098713022013-10-30T19:08:56.408-05:002013-10-30T19:08:56.408-05:00Sitting here picturing the day, reading about your...Sitting here picturing the day, reading about your experience, your encouragement (both given and received) and it just brought me to tears. What a beautiful place this is and all the bravery, challenges, struggle, and yet joy was overwhelming. <br /><br />It was a surprise and a joy to get to see Dr. P. NOT what I was expecting! I thought he'd be 30 years older! His info was good, too. What a great piece of information to pass on, Vicky. I have considered having the thermography instead of my mammo this year and now I won't.<br /><br />Thank you for taking us there with you. Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-51671846510504164592013-10-29T09:31:40.597-05:002013-10-29T09:31:40.597-05:00Vicky,
As always, you bring me to tears. But today...Vicky,<br />As always, you bring me to tears. But today they are tears of joy, thankfulness, peace, grace....<br /><br />As I sit here at work feeling stressed...your words and pictures summing of the retreat bring me a sense of peace and relaxation...and remembering what is important in life. It was a wonderful day! I am so blessed to have met you and gotten to know you as well. You have touched the lives of so many women like myself and given us strength and inspiration in our toughest moments. You are simply amazing!<br /><br />Luv and Hugs,<br />KristinKristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775585183005443535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-27249991676555650032013-10-28T08:57:37.150-05:002013-10-28T08:57:37.150-05:00Thanks Lisa- I thought some of you might enjoy see...Thanks Lisa- I thought some of you might enjoy seeing Dr. P and hearing him as well. I can't wait to hear about your weekend! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-28753426187667790872013-10-26T22:30:51.332-05:002013-10-26T22:30:51.332-05:00Wow, what a great retreat....just what you needed ...Wow, what a great retreat....just what you needed Vicky. Nice to see and hear Dr. P after all this time! Great post.tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-4008856610529737372013-10-26T12:00:47.768-05:002013-10-26T12:00:47.768-05:00Linda- people often ask me about him and I just th...Linda- people often ask me about him and I just thought this was a good way for everyone to experience him briefly, for themselves. Glad it did just that for you! xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-20940155610358209692013-10-26T11:56:37.959-05:002013-10-26T11:56:37.959-05:00So true Marcy and yes- resting has been all I'...So true Marcy and yes- resting has been all I've done the past couple of days! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-20714711237803083532013-10-26T10:57:29.543-05:002013-10-26T10:57:29.543-05:00Linda- oh my goodness- I just marvel at hearing ho...Linda- oh my goodness- I just marvel at hearing how precisely your prayers for me were answered! Thank you for blanketing me with those special prayers- I truly felt covered!<br /><br />So great that something I shared and spoke to me- spoke to you as well. Those students are lucky to have someone give such a powerful life session to them- one that will inform and shape their lives for years to come. What a blessings you are Linda! So proud of you friend! I am beaming right back at you! Love and blessings to you- your words have filled me with joy!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-4121839824020381452013-10-26T09:06:05.782-05:002013-10-26T09:06:05.782-05:00Dear Vicky...Another quick comment...
I LOVED hear...Dear Vicky...Another quick comment...<br />I LOVED hearing Dr. Panwalkar's soft, reassuring and knowledgeable voice in the clip you gave of his talk, and knowing that this is the same voice you listen to when you have an appointment with him. What a treat!!!<br />Love LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-87112638917576416862013-10-25T21:00:25.694-05:002013-10-25T21:00:25.694-05:00I love the FEAR being left behind, in the river be...I love the FEAR being left behind, in the river bed. What a great time to be armed with more/ fresh tools in your toolbox of life to cope with the gray winter coming. So glad you are filled to overflowing with the good stuff in life. Now, rest for a few days, would ya?Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03540343130542811692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-35105324230639215802013-10-25T18:44:41.428-05:002013-10-25T18:44:41.428-05:00Dearest Vicky,
Oh my goodness...I am giving you a ...Dearest Vicky,<br />Oh my goodness...I am giving you a rousing, standing ovation from here in Spokane. I have been praying for weeks that you would be JOY-FILLED, calm, have a sense of serenity, know His presence, and have all the words you needed (with a clear brain so words would come easily). That last part was a fear you mentioned in a blog post reply to me. <br />I am SO thrilled for all you gave and all you learned.<br /><br />And speaking of your quotations, I gave a 1/2 day retreat today about What Really Matters. Guess what was on the agenda? Your last quotation by Jack Kornfield. "That things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are moments when we touch one another, when we are there in the most attentive and caring way. This simple and profound intimacy is the love we all long for."<br /><br />And that's how you were for those fabulously brave women and they were for you.<br />It just doesn't get any better than that kind of support.<br /><br />I am beaming from ear-to-ear and sending hugs and loves your way.<br />Blessings always!<br />LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-7891613123176407652013-10-25T17:41:00.770-05:002013-10-25T17:41:00.770-05:00Vic- it was all of those things- so true. I think...Vic- it was all of those things- so true. I think we all walked away with more than we could possibly articulate in so many aspects! xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-88327915570862168432013-10-25T17:40:03.964-05:002013-10-25T17:40:03.964-05:00Francis- no doubt you would have loved being in at...Francis- no doubt you would have loved being in attendance- and others would have equally loved you! I'm glad it touched you in the way it did me as well. Hugs friend!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-81442356170814506362013-10-25T17:35:27.608-05:002013-10-25T17:35:27.608-05:00Peggy- I keep a collection of quotes and they spea...Peggy- I keep a collection of quotes and they speak to me so much- some days I sit and just read through them for a good dose of perspective. Truly- I do think most people would have been inspired- I was- more than I can express. Blessings to you friend!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-24848611039250044542013-10-25T17:29:54.329-05:002013-10-25T17:29:54.329-05:00It truly was a great location and I certainly felt...It truly was a great location and I certainly felt relaxed even despite the grey and gloomy weather. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-52829089356306634812013-10-25T17:29:06.612-05:002013-10-25T17:29:06.612-05:00Thank you so much Norma! I have to say I felt sur...Thank you so much Norma! I have to say I felt surrounded by people who have been prayed over and seen how much it has gotten them through. It stinks, on the other hand, to see how many of us there are- so true. Thanks for your prayers and encouragement- blessings and love to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-41804923201485310962013-10-25T16:59:13.954-05:002013-10-25T16:59:13.954-05:00Wow! That sounds wonderful. So good to have retrea...Wow! That sounds wonderful. So good to have retreats like this where people can reach out and touch one another, and fill the air with hope and challenge and a cry to battle onward.<br />Mind over matter. Something to be said about this too.<br />You know the story of Rasputin who was able to stop the Princes' bleeding with his mind or thru hypnosis rather, using the mind of the boy to will it to happen. We have capabilities we don't even know we have.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-87599617849949672662013-10-25T14:42:10.368-05:002013-10-25T14:42:10.368-05:00My heart is full after reading this post. I would...My heart is full after reading this post. I would have loved being a part of this group. Fifteen years down the road, I still get very emotional reading about others who have had breast cancer. I am so thankful that the doctors are so caring and capable in treating their patients. Tears were falling while reading your entry. Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12020509231967457889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-20129047694742350002013-10-25T14:35:27.974-05:002013-10-25T14:35:27.974-05:00As always..I love your Quote! and NEEDED to hear i...As always..I love your Quote! and NEEDED to hear it! Thank you Vicky! what a beautiful place, but more so, what beautiful strong women, in such a beautiful place. i think I would of enjoyed just being there surrounded by 'your kind of women'...and listening and feeding into such strength, such beauty, such love, and such grace! just beautiful!!!!On a Wing and a Prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254390486126765402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-36835857375418428852013-10-25T13:58:30.289-05:002013-10-25T13:58:30.289-05:00Glad to hear it went well and... what a wonderfull...Glad to hear it went well and... what a wonderfully inspiring place to have the gathering. Beautiful, beautiful!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-38562774077637711792013-10-25T13:18:18.300-05:002013-10-25T13:18:18.300-05:00Vicky, it's hard right now to see my own words...Vicky, it's hard right now to see my own words because of my tear-filled eyes. You and the others are such brave warriors! I do include you in my daily prayers. I hate how many friends, including former students of mine, are battling this horrendous disease.<br />BTW, what a cheerful, lovely header! <br />I like the writing on rocks idea. I especially like writing fear on one and then tossing it into our river. Blessed be.Nonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08623569563122986528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-89637720091643085862013-10-25T11:38:17.360-05:002013-10-25T11:38:17.360-05:00Oh Tiffany- I couldn't help but think of you a...Oh Tiffany- I couldn't help but think of you and your sis too :) During our meditation so- so many of you came to my mind and my grateful heart. Its mutual honey- please know I feel the same about you :) Love you honey- xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-43874211198126411682013-10-25T11:32:06.635-05:002013-10-25T11:32:06.635-05:00and i leave this comment with tears rolling down m...and i leave this comment with tears rolling down my face and will walk through my day humbled,touched and honored to call you friend and walk this journey with you. Every time you share Vicky I learn and grow from your journey and from the person you are - please believe that! Thank you for letting me into your life - <br /><br />love you!<br />xoTiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06908504833550812024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-47039539950980282542013-10-25T11:13:05.374-05:002013-10-25T11:13:05.374-05:00Thanks Jenn- I have had several requests-Its longg...Thanks Jenn- I have had several requests-Its longggg- so I am considering it and a way to do it as well :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-39904989010799558242013-10-25T11:02:44.487-05:002013-10-25T11:02:44.487-05:00yay, yay, wonderful yay! i am so excited that thi...yay, yay, wonderful yay! i am so excited that this inaugural event went so well.<br /><br />any chance we could read your speech?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687339205571651753noreply@blogger.com