tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post3328680066613353935..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: Thanksgiving and the laundry room floor...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-41013370610099179452015-12-04T02:12:05.028-06:002015-12-04T02:12:05.028-06:00My sweet friend,
It's my last day with student...My sweet friend,<br />It's my last day with students at the college so I have been up very early grading and took some prayer time.You, dear one, came to my mind and heart. I so hope your New York trip is filled with JOY and WONDER as you share your precious story with others. I am praying that God gives you extra strength and helps you to feel so much better while you are there. May you live and enjoy every moment!<br /><br />Know that we, your prayer warriors, are holding you up in prayer. You are surrounded by love, hugs and prayers and we are praying for Rick, Nolan and Colton too!!<br /><br />Love you to the moon and back again, Vicky!<br />Linda<br />Linda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-87854537533508403042015-12-02T05:28:10.040-06:002015-12-02T05:28:10.040-06:00Oh, poor poor Crosby. That sounds so hard and sad....Oh, poor poor Crosby. That sounds so hard and sad. You were on my mind last week because I just knew that Thanksgiving has to be your holiday since you try to embody Thanksgiving all year round. Praying that you are recovering and well on your way to NY!<br /><br />Also, November has typically been a crazy month for me in terms of chemo and dire news (but not this year thankfully!), and I have read that exact Jesus Calling devotion multiple years. Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325898729203111520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-82579076762308025372015-12-01T18:41:11.095-06:002015-12-01T18:41:11.095-06:00Just checking back. Saw on your Facebook page that...Just checking back. Saw on your Facebook page that you headed to New York and you continue to amaze and inspire with how you push through and forge ahead through the muck and mire. You ARE a force to be reckoned with, dear Vicky, and you stand at the front of the line leading the charge. You have given me bravery today when I want to fall apart and melt into a puddle of "I CAN'T!" Looking forward to hearing about YOU, about those who are being touched by you and the message you have been sent with, and praying that each day you are buoyed and kept close tight to the source of all strength, life, and beauty. May everything you give out be poured back in to overflowing. Loving you, thinking of you, picturing you in NYC. (((((squishy hugs)))))Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-18573932158653516332015-11-29T11:49:26.299-06:002015-11-29T11:49:26.299-06:00Such a beautiful prayer you've left me with- a...Such a beautiful prayer you've left me with- and I have to say so much of that is what I've experienced. Each day I've felt a little better- my stomach has calmed a bit and I've been resting and regaining some strength and energy- slow but sure. Thankful for your friendship and love, friend- so thankful~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-15050953272295401912015-11-29T11:46:30.697-06:002015-11-29T11:46:30.697-06:00So touched to see you here, and thankful, too! Mu...So touched to see you here, and thankful, too! Much love to you and your precious family- your in our hearts and prayers too! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-66425695222541893422015-11-29T11:45:36.899-06:002015-11-29T11:45:36.899-06:00Hope your Thanksgiving was good, like ours~ thankf...Hope your Thanksgiving was good, like ours~ thankful for your prayers, always~Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-32930086316314080922015-11-29T11:44:45.712-06:002015-11-29T11:44:45.712-06:00Love right back to you, Karen and thankful for tho...Love right back to you, Karen and thankful for those prayers~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-80629865703896564402015-11-29T11:44:17.249-06:002015-11-29T11:44:17.249-06:00Some days, Arie, indeed some days it all feels lik...Some days, Arie, indeed some days it all feels like it pile up, and I know I am not the only one experiences this. You always find the right words- the most perfect words, Arie- because they're from YOU and you take the time to share them, and they always touch me so. Thankful for your friendship, Arie- always~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-65029150524063568302015-11-29T11:42:18.583-06:002015-11-29T11:42:18.583-06:00Thank you, Amanda, so great to see you here~ Thank you, Amanda, so great to see you here~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76870437645817941152015-11-29T11:41:51.168-06:002015-11-29T11:41:51.168-06:00Thankful for your prayers, Lisa, always- and feel ...Thankful for your prayers, Lisa, always- and feel the warmth in your words always, too.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72243779829580286762015-11-29T11:41:13.269-06:002015-11-29T11:41:13.269-06:00Yes- its like my prayers closet indeed. I loved t...Yes- its like my prayers closet indeed. I loved that movie- and that image fits well. Its also a place where few others in my family will venture- :) Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-49010888573136737542015-11-29T11:39:13.935-06:002015-11-29T11:39:13.935-06:00Thankful always, for the prayers and the sharing o...Thankful always, for the prayers and the sharing of tears, too- just helps me know others are standing by me and its helps. Love to you~Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-52615409199470407412015-11-29T11:37:56.509-06:002015-11-29T11:37:56.509-06:00Oh goodness, how we've prayer for your pups- a...Oh goodness, how we've prayer for your pups- and maybe Crosby will be okay too, in the near future? Am so thankful for your presence in my life- we go so far back- friend and it does my heart and spirit well to see you taking the time to drop in here and offer hope-filled words. Love you, friend, deep and wide.Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-5247284565443198792015-11-29T11:35:51.333-06:002015-11-29T11:35:51.333-06:00The imagery of letting God catch them is beautiful...The imagery of letting God catch them is beautiful- thank you for sharing that with me~ and for your beautiful prayers~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-68020786988843670452015-11-29T11:34:58.602-06:002015-11-29T11:34:58.602-06:00Thankful for those sweet prayers, hopes and though...Thankful for those sweet prayers, hopes and thoughts- Beth- so thankful!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-39506635138483772872015-11-29T11:34:16.642-06:002015-11-29T11:34:16.642-06:00You leave me with such a smile in my heart and sou...You leave me with such a smile in my heart and soul, friend- truly touching me with your tender and loving words. Hugging you right back and giving thanks for the treasure that is you!! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-47026415495300979902015-11-29T11:32:08.259-06:002015-11-29T11:32:08.259-06:00How hard to have gone through so many days without...How hard to have gone through so many days without power!! Oh my, until it happens to us, we simply become so used to the convenience of having everything right at our fingertips, and then when its gone, it puts us in a tailspin of sorts. So my heart is with you as you recover from the mess of it all! I love that you still were able to do your devotional- where would I be without those spirit and faith-filled words? Have been thinking of you- so very much! Am coming to read your blog soon, friend. Sending so much love to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-41551730943004866072015-11-29T11:26:26.770-06:002015-11-29T11:26:26.770-06:00So thankful for your grace-filled words, Julie, th...So thankful for your grace-filled words, Julie, they touch me so. We are definitely looking into Crosby's dog food and figuring out if we need to switch him to something else that might help him. Thank you for sharing about your Lab with us! Blessings to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-87029944025975500172015-11-29T11:24:25.802-06:002015-11-29T11:24:25.802-06:00So thankful to see you here, Jackie- hugging you r...So thankful to see you here, Jackie- hugging you right back! Such a lovely surprise to receive such a lovely card, too, with a wonderful verse on it! Love to you~Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-80775937959248758762015-11-28T08:29:28.815-06:002015-11-28T08:29:28.815-06:00I came back....because I wanted to leave another v...I came back....because I wanted to leave another virtual hug for you.<br />Praying for you, my friend.....<br />Love,<br />Jackie<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-59194981249302323802015-11-28T07:58:05.641-06:002015-11-28T07:58:05.641-06:00You come to my heart so often, Vicky. And this pos...You come to my heart so often, Vicky. And this post--this beautifully honest writing--thank you. You always write straight from your heart, never watering down your emotions. <br /><br />I'm so grateful for the way He prompts you to write. <br /><br />Oh, and sweet Crosby...Wish I could bend down and give him a hug. Our Lab had a few seizures--never exactly sure why. He was hit by a car a couple of months earlier. I did some research, and we switched him to glutenfree food. He's been seizure free ever since, about 2 years. Julie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-64993999779903060582015-11-27T16:52:13.482-06:002015-11-27T16:52:13.482-06:00Oh honey,
Tears are streaming down my face as I re...Oh honey,<br />Tears are streaming down my face as I read this. We have been without power for eight days and just moments ago my computer began to work. Your blog was the first place I went.<br />As we have been the the dark,with only a gas fireplace to keep us warm, I read that same verse from Jesus Calling...candle in hand to see the words. It brought tears as I read it then and more tears as I reread it now on your post. That line, "Give Me thanks for everything," has held me up the past few weeks. When hard becomes harder, I am surrendering all, like you...leaving it with Him. <br /><br />This Thanksgiving, when we went around and listed those gifts we were most thankful for, I said your name, dear friend. You have recently been on my mind and heart, almost minute by minute. Now I know why. And your dear Crosby, in sinc with you and struggling as well.<br /><br />What I know for sure, in these hard, hard moments, is that He never leaves us. Our Lord God Almighty is right there in the midst of it all.<br /><br />I love you to the moon and back, my dear soul-sis. Always praying...<br />Linda<br /><br />Linda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-30910202268999998572015-11-27T13:39:22.581-06:002015-11-27T13:39:22.581-06:00Such wise, and true words Hilary- oh my- big yes t...Such wise, and true words Hilary- oh my- big yes to what you have said. Your journey has been equally hard and heavy- mine doesn't diminish yours- ever. And I so strongly believe we will look back, and be thankful for what we've had- so true! Love to you, friend~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-16935981850643630032015-11-27T13:36:21.097-06:002015-11-27T13:36:21.097-06:00Big hugs all the way up north to you, Susan~ Big hugs all the way up north to you, Susan~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-14777666144089714082015-11-27T13:35:51.623-06:002015-11-27T13:35:51.623-06:00Kass- I love the "Jesus Calling" devotio...Kass- I love the "Jesus Calling" devotional- I pray you ordered one and will find comfort in it as well! I so love having YOU present in my life just as much~ Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.com