tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post2155551264379861140..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: His presence...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-23980451415699511372010-06-23T20:51:01.154-05:002010-06-23T20:51:01.154-05:00i love mourning doves so so much....
right now i&...i love mourning doves so so much....<br /><br />right now i'm waiting for a baby robin to leave its nest above my front door....he's been perched there all day long....scared and unsure of himself....oh i hope he makes it !bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-2887852963616746072010-06-23T11:24:43.768-05:002010-06-23T11:24:43.768-05:00Wow! All I can say is I'm speechless!Wow! All I can say is I'm speechless!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16873029956740258055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-5072280776186599342010-06-22T13:04:10.741-05:002010-06-22T13:04:10.741-05:00Very touching..Very touching..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740260622611866834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-38771249033497982512010-06-21T19:35:38.987-05:002010-06-21T19:35:38.987-05:00This is such an awesome post! I love the story!This is such an awesome post! I love the story!Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13032317917976482505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-87656298853835515782010-06-21T18:24:29.717-05:002010-06-21T18:24:29.717-05:00Dearest Vicky...just want you to know that you, yo...Dearest Vicky...just want you to know that you, your mom and dad have been especially in my prayers...and my son and I prayed for you all especially last night!! Love you so much! Janine XOSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-49965838950831174362010-06-21T07:19:22.718-05:002010-06-21T07:19:22.718-05:00Your post is very touching and beautiful. God bles...Your post is very touching and beautiful. God bless your dad.<br /><br />Nice set of mourning dove photos...throwing in a "Colton" pic was cute!!!!!tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-58295177777076498892010-06-21T00:11:52.276-05:002010-06-21T00:11:52.276-05:00Vicky, I finally have made the time to catch up on...Vicky, I finally have made the time to catch up on your blogging. You are so wonderful at it that I always want to make sure I have the time to give it the attention it deserves. Have you ever thought of publishing some of your "words" as I think you called them at one point. So inspiring, relaxing, real and comforting, you have a gift. Unfortunately many of your "words" come from heartache and different life experiences that are not always so happy. Hang in there, we think of you often.The Gerdon'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16231389099487345231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-25475269661364873092010-06-19T14:57:17.161-05:002010-06-19T14:57:17.161-05:00Hugging you. Loving you. Saying prayers for you. W...Hugging you. Loving you. Saying prayers for you. Wishing I could be sitting on the couch next to you, talking or being quiet, making sue pre you know you're never, even for a moment, alone. Love you, friend.Gitz 'n Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13827576212732423982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-74250397376064152912010-06-18T22:53:45.327-05:002010-06-18T22:53:45.327-05:00Oh, Vicky...I'm weeping with you...my eyes sti...Oh, Vicky...I'm weeping with you...my eyes sting...I'm so very, very sorry...I know this journey...It is so hard...and the ache in your chest is unbelievably painful...and you hunger to make the most of each and every moment...and yet, you are tired, and human...and can't stay at complete attention and readiness every moment, every second or even every hour of the day...I'm praying for you, your mom, your dad and your entire family daily!!! I love you so very much!!! Janine XOXO<br /><br />PS Your writing is magnificent! Pure poetry...lyrical...Love, J.Sniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-53388746339880807612010-06-18T22:42:52.280-05:002010-06-18T22:42:52.280-05:00Hi Vicky
I loved the activities of the mourning d...Hi Vicky<br /><br />I loved the activities of the mourning doves. I came to know them here in Kauai...we nicknamed them the coo-ee bird for their gentle cooing that they do. And then I realised that we had them at home in Noosa too sounding much the same.<br />They are such sweet and gentle birds.<br /><br /><br />Your sensitively written story touched me and made me want to offer you sympathy...but while words can be helpful and supportive this is something that only you can walk through and to find comfort in nature and symbols is just wonderful...remember my rainbow and brahminy kite story. <br /><br />Perhaps we are more attuned to nature's gifts when we are more attuned to the seasons of life...more fully engrossed in life...<br /><br />I am thinking of you and the path that leads from where you stand...and want you to know that I have you in my mind and heart.<br /><br />Happy daysDelwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16813713107604750354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76164493459609660022010-06-18T20:26:06.899-05:002010-06-18T20:26:06.899-05:00This is such a beautiful post. The pictures. The g...This is such a beautiful post. The pictures. The grace of your words.<br /><br />I'm hoping it doesn't rain and wash the nest from the rain gutter. Can't help but worry. I'm trying to think of ways you could protect it.Kasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05233330248952156754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-82714169335093130832010-06-18T20:12:08.068-05:002010-06-18T20:12:08.068-05:00When my father was dying, I remember talking to my...When my father was dying, I remember talking to my mom on the phone as the smallest bird started tapping at the window right by me. At other times, I also saw birds become "more familiar" than usual when I would be sitting at my kitchen window. I'm thinking of you and your Dad, my dear friend. My God bless you all.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-30435710533956644922010-06-18T19:23:30.164-05:002010-06-18T19:23:30.164-05:00Vicky...I have read almost everything you post...a...Vicky...I have read almost everything you post...and this one brought me to my knees...in tears...tears of the upcoming farewell to your Dad...and I love him...you know that I do. Tears of joy as I see how well-grounded you are in our Lord. And I smiled, too, Vicky. I love the Colton photo interjected....so, you. So very you. <br /> Your photos are great...and I'm glad that you used the telephoto and solved the 'what's this' mystery...How wonderful that they are building and nesting...and that you captured it.<br /> I wish I lived closer, Vicky. Please, know that your Dad is always in my thoughts...as are you, my friend.<br />With love,<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-61949555144906032952010-06-18T17:49:40.425-05:002010-06-18T17:49:40.425-05:00I love the pic of Colton in the middle is show you...I love the pic of Colton in the middle is show you can still smile in this hard time you are going though. <br /><br />God has a special way of letting us know that everything will be ok and show up when we most need him.Memories Of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372908229050942550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-84965233087371632422010-06-18T17:45:10.984-05:002010-06-18T17:45:10.984-05:00My heart holds you and your family, Vicky ... God ...My heart holds you and your family, Vicky ... God is so faithful in His presence and comfort ... <br /><br />A couple of tornadoes touched down to the west of here and to the south last night but we just had high winds and much rain. I thought of you.S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-66415088727586588582010-06-18T13:50:32.762-05:002010-06-18T13:50:32.762-05:00Lovely post Vicky.
Doves make me feel...all'...Lovely post Vicky. <br /><br />Doves make me feel...all's right with my world. I love seeing them glide in individually, then 'hear them' pick up and fly away as a group and seeing them sit shoulder to shoulder on a branch, cooing.<br /><br />Colton is cute!<br />...WandaWanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-71942801100108141912010-06-18T13:12:52.409-05:002010-06-18T13:12:52.409-05:00So heartfelt, beautifully expressed and the docume...So heartfelt, beautifully expressed and the documentation of the dove's nest-building activities worthy of National Geographic.<br /><br />How nice that your environment provides you with signs and symbols that comfort you.<br /><br />Take care dear Vicky.Bonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-9939121057695934922010-06-18T13:04:14.159-05:002010-06-18T13:04:14.159-05:00Beautiful Vicki. Encouraging words I needed to re...Beautiful Vicki. Encouraging words I needed to read today. My dad is ready to cross into eternal life. I am so thankful for HIS presence knowing that Dad is not alone and neither am I.crochet ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04720374771067791687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72140062848612953062010-06-18T12:50:39.905-05:002010-06-18T12:50:39.905-05:00Lovely story, Vicky. Someone I know had a dove app...Lovely story, Vicky. Someone I know had a dove appear to them in different places throughout town after her mother passed away. She received much comfort from that dove and knew that her mother was happy and well again in heaven. <br /><br />I was thinking of you yesterday and said some prayers when I heard of the tornadoes in Minnesota. So glad that you are okay!!!<br /><br />~EileenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-87106388997030794242010-06-18T12:30:36.698-05:002010-06-18T12:30:36.698-05:00Vicky what a beautiful story...yet so sad. There i...Vicky what a beautiful story...yet so sad. There is nothing like the call of a mourning dove. And Honestly I think I always thought they were morning doves, until now.<br />We all get so busy, move from one child activity to the next, but know that I am thinking of you.TBRKOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00972433685307265490noreply@blogger.com