tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post1641023995919717613..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: When blessings and sorrows intermingle...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-14213013146412088462013-12-02T12:42:50.067-06:002013-12-02T12:42:50.067-06:00Hi Vicky, I am just at loss for words...but prayer...Hi Vicky, I am just at loss for words...but prayers will go out to this family! the show looked wonderful...busy busy you! However I am blog stalking today..wondering how you are doing??? when you are silent...I wonder if treatments or things are making you nauseated or ill. See what happens when we get so attached to beautiful you! someone with a gift for words and a honesty and vibrance and such grace....we become little blog stalkers ..checkin in...to make sure all is well! Big hugs Dear Vicky!On a Wing and a Prayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254390486126765402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-46303356916981379582013-11-28T10:01:46.400-06:002013-11-28T10:01:46.400-06:00Hope you will still have a Happy Thanks giving Swe...Hope you will still have a Happy Thanks giving Sweetie.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-55978233781689383702013-11-28T06:32:23.540-06:002013-11-28T06:32:23.540-06:00Thanks so much for more than I have the patience t...Thanks so much for more than I have the patience to express on this smart phone keypad! I am 'stealing' the Jesus Calling passage you posted for my FB status today. It is so beautiful. God bless you and all those you write about. Happy Thanksgiving....oh, and at 48 degrees in South Florida this morning, it feels like ice hockey weather to us!<br />ARIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323689843248982319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-71948997654552382522013-11-27T13:24:24.379-06:002013-11-27T13:24:24.379-06:00Jackie- we're just cut from the same cloth it ...Jackie- we're just cut from the same cloth it seems- like "extended" family in a way- and that feeling is entirely mutual! Love you sweet one- Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-14686264445014934462013-11-27T13:23:15.379-06:002013-11-27T13:23:15.379-06:00Thank you- goodness- it seems I need to ask who yo...Thank you- goodness- it seems I need to ask who you all need ME to pray for- I've asked for a lot lately :) Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-5008694297674610292013-11-27T13:21:52.880-06:002013-11-27T13:21:52.880-06:00Thanks so Michelle- so good to hear from you- I th...Thanks so Michelle- so good to hear from you- I think of you often! <br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-67821736672593988762013-11-27T13:21:06.490-06:002013-11-27T13:21:06.490-06:00Thanks Karen! xxooThanks Karen! xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-73844657790644921972013-11-27T13:20:28.322-06:002013-11-27T13:20:28.322-06:00Wow- that is a huge distance to travel for hockey-...Wow- that is a huge distance to travel for hockey- but some good competition should be found in St. Cloud for sure! Its too bad our teams aren't traveling in that direction this weekend or our paths could definitely cross :) Hope the travel goes well and the team does well too! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-2569468993156510052013-11-27T13:18:27.890-06:002013-11-27T13:18:27.890-06:00Glad to hear your SIL is doing well after major su...Glad to hear your SIL is doing well after major surgery. Yes- its always tough to suffer those losses no matter what age we are at- so true. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-55031749186392056682013-11-26T13:02:42.977-06:002013-11-26T13:02:42.977-06:00That looks like an awesome performance . Yes life ...That looks like an awesome performance . Yes life is tough. My sisterinlaw just went through major surgery on her spine. Thankfully it all seems to be going well.<br />It's hard for adults so you can imagine what its like for kids.<br />Too much too early.<br />Hard to lose people we love.A Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-7216760502963356692013-11-26T08:07:47.131-06:002013-11-26T08:07:47.131-06:00 I am in awe of the presentation of this High Scho... I am in awe of the presentation of this High School Performance!! WOW... it looks like it could be on broadway! Bravo to all that young talent. <br /><br />I love that Thanksgiving quote, just beautiful. <br /><br />Your son has the best tools to navigate this difficult time, parents who adore him, nourish, encourage. <br /><br /> Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours - xoKaren thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-67379359435916860802013-11-26T07:54:48.060-06:002013-11-26T07:54:48.060-06:00Isn't that just like life to give us a rollerc...Isn't that just like life to give us a rollercoaster of emotion and experiences! I read Jesus Calling (among other things:) every morning too. Most days, it moves me to tears. That musical looks outstanding!! We'll be traveling to your territory this weekend to see Rachel's team play in St. Cloud! They're traveling all the way from Maryland. All of my kids together in one place!! So excited. Happy Thanksgiving dear dear Vicky. You are always in my prayers.<br />XOXO,<br />DebDebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11799585940683734771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-50188157401463936222013-11-26T01:11:10.962-06:002013-11-26T01:11:10.962-06:00Keeping you in prayers tomorrow. You had a BUSY w...Keeping you in prayers tomorrow. You had a BUSY weekend of emotions and moments. Keep embracing my friend...<br />xoxo,<br />Michelle<br /><br />and extra hugs for your Nolan. :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09592501560100384991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-65208282940075121422013-11-25T20:14:14.359-06:002013-11-25T20:14:14.359-06:00Prayers for your friend, your son and you.Prayers for your friend, your son and you.Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-36447756957870460572013-11-25T19:55:17.218-06:002013-11-25T19:55:17.218-06:00My dear Vicky,
This post brought a lump to my thro...My dear Vicky,<br />This post brought a lump to my throat, gratitude to my heart, an "Oh, no" escaping my lips, and a giant hug sent to your Nolan. Yes, like you, we are intermingling blessings and sorrows at this Thanksgiving time.<br /><br />I find it almost inconceivable that she only had two weeks- two weeks to understand, two weeks to say goodbye. I am so glad she knew Jesus and has come Home to Him. Her family is in my prayers. What a hole they have in their heart, even knowing she loved the Lord.<br /><br />And about Nolan. You ARE his safe place to fall. Your listening ears, compassion, empathy and belief in him will help him over the lumps he is facing now and those he will face in the future. It has been our experience that all of our adult children call or come over when they need to talk or process hurts or changes or when their own sweeties (our grandchildren:)) are hurting from a mean word at school or the loss of a best friend. In my heart, that's what family is for. To be that place where you are always welcome...welcome to come, just as you are. Welcome when all is well and welcome when it hurts so badly that no one else will do. What a great honor for you and Rick that Nolan came to you for consolation.<br /><br />Keeping you in my prayers, sometimes hourly.<br />Know how grateful I am for you, sweet Vicky.<br />Love from your friend <br />LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-14284517809761156392013-11-25T19:35:54.044-06:002013-11-25T19:35:54.044-06:00You and Rick are your boys' "soft place t...You and Rick are your boys' "soft place to fall." I love that.<br />I love so much about you and your dear family.<br />Sweet dreams to you tonight, dear friend.<br />Love you,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-20662897974166474802013-11-25T14:47:04.504-06:002013-11-25T14:47:04.504-06:00I know- right? So grateful he still will come to ...I know- right? So grateful he still will come to us and share the hard stuff when it gets to be too much. We think as difficult as it may be- he will grow and learn from it and come out stronger :) Yeah- two weeks- beyond comprehension. Happy Thanksgiving (again maybe) in case I forgot to say so in the comment I left you :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-58686429941176571442013-11-25T14:44:08.285-06:002013-11-25T14:44:08.285-06:00We surely did :) I am so sorry for the loss of yo...We surely did :) I am so sorry for the loss of your friend Lynne, sweet one. I am so glad you told me that and now I can say a prayer for peace for all of you. Such truth in your words! Amen. Wishing you and yours a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-88685254476520059632013-11-25T14:42:29.680-06:002013-11-25T14:42:29.680-06:00Thank you so much Susan- in a way- its made me fee...Thank you so much Susan- in a way- its made me feel more determined than ever to double my efforts in so much that I do. Thank you for being willing to help me with that! Happy Thanksgiving week to you and yours! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-35952527720565268172013-11-25T14:39:29.661-06:002013-11-25T14:39:29.661-06:00The musical was such a great way to end our weeken...The musical was such a great way to end our weekend- truly a gift! I know you would have thoroughly enjoyed it. Yes- we are completely blessed in the theater arts here in our community- we have a long-standing tradition of it for sure. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-24747237406810249372013-11-25T14:37:17.942-06:002013-11-25T14:37:17.942-06:00Kim- your words here and the lovely card I receive...Kim- your words here and the lovely card I received today have truly lifted me. Thank you! I wish you a blessed and happy Thanksgiving week as well!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-27137325342804188252013-11-25T14:25:05.878-06:002013-11-25T14:25:05.878-06:00Oh, that is a lot of hockey and a full, full weeke...Oh, that is a lot of hockey and a full, full weekend. It's so hard when our kids are experiencing growing pains and the difficulties of life. It is wonderful that you and Rick are still his safe place to fall. <br /><br />Will definitely pray for your friend's family. Two weeks? So sad.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325898729203111520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-17030245940544302712013-11-25T14:23:32.586-06:002013-11-25T14:23:32.586-06:00i would certainly say you "embraced" las...i would certainly say you "embraced" last weekend with all your might! glad you had a wonderful time, even though it was mixed with difficult news. my friend lynne was remembered Saturday. her fight ended the 17th. i am SO thankful that i do not grieve as those who have no hope of eternity...that would be unbearable.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687339205571651753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69755255995148726602013-11-25T14:18:23.932-06:002013-11-25T14:18:23.932-06:00So much is going on for you, Vicky - in your famil...So much is going on for you, Vicky - in your family's life and the people you care around you.<br /><br />I pray that you will feel strength in the middle of it all, and I am especially lifting up your son to the Lord. He's got a heck of a lot going on for a young man his age. Bless his heart.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-13644501399004309272013-11-25T14:05:08.088-06:002013-11-25T14:05:08.088-06:00Yes, Vicky, I will pray for your friends. It is so...Yes, Vicky, I will pray for your friends. It is so hard to say goodbye. It heartens me that he knew where he would find life, and that you were among those waiting to receive his weary heart. You manage to pack so many good things into your posts! I wanted to go to the musical to watch a friend's son perform, but it was just too busy a weekend for us. We are so blessed to have such talent in our midst that can pull off performances like this, and give our children these amazing experiences. Glad you were able to go with your girlfriends! Wishing you a very blessed Thanksgiving!Roxane B. 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