tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post4129867938320229066..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: breathing life into your momentsVickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-1724029836831329632017-01-01T10:41:12.928-06:002017-01-01T10:41:12.928-06:00Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you and ...Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year to you and your family Vicky. I've read your posts over the years...can't even remember how many years it's been now, but I feel like I know you as a friend or sister. I've watched over the years your writing style go from every day "mom" life to an amazing cancer survivor, and now mother to teenage boys. I think of you often Vicky and marvel at your strength and loving nature. You and Dr. P were meant to be...working together to beat cancer. God bless you Vicky and NEVER give up my friend.tainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-91183193611306146142016-12-30T18:00:49.282-06:002016-12-30T18:00:49.282-06:00Oh my dear sweet friend,
What a gift Dr. P is and ...Oh my dear sweet friend,<br />What a gift Dr. P is and what a gift he gave you. He does breathe life into your moments. He does have a 6th sense of what is going on with your cancer. I can just picture your interaction with each other. You...giving him a thoughtful gift and a card showing your precious family.<br />Dr P...giving you his time, sensitivity and care that is so much more than physical. <br /><br />How grateful I am, sweet friend, that you are HERE, now, and you have had another Christmas with your dear ones!! Praise God!!! You, dear Vicky, are the one putting away the Christmas ornaments again this year. I am so, so grateful to God for answered prayers, for making a way when at times there seems to be no way.<br /><br />And speaking of gifts... YOU, my dear friend, are just the best Christmas present ever for me. Your love and care and prayers and concern enrich my life. Your "warrior ways" (as Robynn said) give me courage to face why ever comes my way!<br /><br />We just got back late last night so I'll share more later!<br />Know that I love you, Vicky, always, to the moon and back! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers every day!<br />Your soul sis,<br />Linda Linda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-77458173343563903022016-12-18T13:41:54.648-06:002016-12-18T13:41:54.648-06:00Miss Jackie, I am so very blessed and you are one ...Miss Jackie, I am so very blessed and you are one of the biggest ones. All these years you take the time to show up here, and invest your own time, your big heart and offer your prayers and encouraging words that speak to me so. Thank you for rejoicing along with me! Merry Christmas to you and yours!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-77285633874187165972016-12-18T13:36:29.742-06:002016-12-18T13:36:29.742-06:00Oh how you bless me with your grace filled words! ...Oh how you bless me with your grace filled words! When you say, "you always stir faith," Its such a high compliment. I believe he pours into me and uses me as an instrument to hopefully glorify Him. You do this very thing for me through your own talented offerings on your blog. So grateful to do this with you! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-28843223742280131452016-12-18T13:29:45.088-06:002016-12-18T13:29:45.088-06:00Thank you so much, Denise- it sounds like the best...Thank you so much, Denise- it sounds like the best possible plan to me. Merry Christmas to you and yours!<br />Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-31177558162005332762016-12-18T13:28:35.142-06:002016-12-18T13:28:35.142-06:00Thank you so much, Kristi, for such kind words. M...Thank you so much, Kristi, for such kind words. Merry Christmas to you and yours! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-85855910224905899202016-12-18T04:43:20.849-06:002016-12-18T04:43:20.849-06:00He gave you a Christmas gift by giving you Christm...He gave you a Christmas gift by giving you Christmas. How Dr. P like and I laughed with both of you at the scene of you trying to read each other. Grateful you have this break and time through Christmas. I know it means so much more, sweet friend, but I, with you, will take all the good news I can get. And a few weeks off is good news. May you feel the full good effects of a break and revel in the winter stillness of being, instead of being done TO.<br /><br />If you've seen my posts you know our friend Chris is on his way to Stanford to, hopefully, receive a new liver. He has been SO sick for so very many years that having to wait has nearly cost him his ability to be a candidate. And we still don't know. He has stood at the precipice of death's door more than once and yet God has made a way. He has defied all odds and surprised everybody. You do the same thing with your warrior ways. You may feel slumped and defeated sometimes, Vicky, but you battle on and when you can't, God grants you rest, like now. You SO deserve a rest from the battle and I'm glad you get a cease fire at Christmas. Love you and praying on. Merry Christmas to all of you. And I LOVE the picture.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76378063645027271272016-12-17T21:15:52.152-06:002016-12-17T21:15:52.152-06:00How can my eyes not well up when I read your words...How can my eyes not well up when I read your words. You get right inside my heart when you write your very first word, and I read each of your words with my heart in my throat. I want to call you "brave"....but I know you won't hear of it. But my heart whispers it. <br />And my heart tells me you are blessed...with the best attitude, husband, boys, (young men, now)...doctor, and friends who love you. <br />My prayers are with you...and I rejoice with good news regarding my sweet friend. <br />Merry Christmas. <br />Always,<br />Jackie<br />Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-72549300662489276762016-12-17T10:55:41.760-06:002016-12-17T10:55:41.760-06:00Your writing. Holy goosebumps. As always. Vicky, I...Your writing. Holy goosebumps. As always. Vicky, I promise, I held my breath while reading this. You have such a gift, and you so freely share it with us. You don't hold back. You give it to us straight. And you always, always stir faith. <br /><br />You bring me closer to The Father.<br /><br />Thank you. Julie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-12709416062105556082016-12-17T10:22:21.048-06:002016-12-17T10:22:21.048-06:00I wish you and yours a wonderful Merry Christmas. ...I wish you and yours a wonderful Merry Christmas. Enjoy this break in your treatment and the time with your precious loved ones. Denise at Autumn Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00229028926029898680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-32056690763620168882016-12-16T22:24:59.478-06:002016-12-16T22:24:59.478-06:00Merry Christmas to you and your family, Vicky. Wh...Merry Christmas to you and your family, Vicky. What a great family photo!! It appears you have a wonderful doctor in Dr. P. and I'm thankful you get a break for the holidays. KristiKristi ~ Ohiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00211243564967433215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-1705992134217982062016-12-16T15:50:51.952-06:002016-12-16T15:50:51.952-06:00Melissa, thank you. I pray that another break wil...Melissa, thank you. I pray that another break will be coming for you after awhile too. Its these little things that give us just enough room to breathe before we dive back in. Merry Christmas to you- am praying for Grace to cover you in the days and weeks ahead. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-43016184853087041762016-12-16T15:40:59.312-06:002016-12-16T15:40:59.312-06:00Thank you for your description of what you feel- i...Thank you for your description of what you feel- its very similar to what it feels like to me as well! Yes, we can do coffee soon! I sent you an email and will wait for a time that works for you! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-70003853410402183852016-12-16T15:39:06.990-06:002016-12-16T15:39:06.990-06:00I am so happy, Francis, that I can put HIM at the ...I am so happy, Francis, that I can put HIM at the center of my focus this Christmas. I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-90988006246986565512016-12-16T15:36:46.677-06:002016-12-16T15:36:46.677-06:00Amen, Susan. His hand is clearly all over this. ...Amen, Susan. His hand is clearly all over this. Merry Christmas to you as well! So happy you choose to come along with me, Susan!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-31694647083475078422016-12-16T14:20:51.737-06:002016-12-16T14:20:51.737-06:00Oh Joan, such grace-filled words- they touch me so...Oh Joan, such grace-filled words- they touch me so! Merry Christmas to you, and thank YOU for showing up and reading! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-78588348827603158582016-12-16T14:19:12.127-06:002016-12-16T14:19:12.127-06:00Jenn, it was the first time in a long time the wor...Jenn, it was the first time in a long time the words just tumbled out and was such a relief. I miss being here more often and am hopeful I can muster some energy to persevere a bit more. Amen- God with us indeed! Merry Christmas to you!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69836350980249102272016-12-16T14:16:28.545-06:002016-12-16T14:16:28.545-06:00Pinky- yes- I had that same image in my mind- He f...Pinky- yes- I had that same image in my mind- He feels like a guardian angel to me! I don't really know how I get by like I do, either, Pinky, but the right thing always comes along at the right time it seems. Merry Christmas to you dear one!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-30116669418823188952016-12-16T14:12:35.984-06:002016-12-16T14:12:35.984-06:00Hi Merry- what delightful name! Thank you for you...Hi Merry- what delightful name! Thank you for your sweet words, they truly honor me. Merry Christmas to you Merry! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76859784643044489612016-12-16T12:06:50.504-06:002016-12-16T12:06:50.504-06:00OH! Thank you for sharing this in the most perfec...OH! Thank you for sharing this in the most perfect way ... I feel as if I am lighter in my steps, too, walking with you. You have such a beautiful spirit, an extraordinary gift of communicating ... and an amazing doctor/friend. Vicki, Merry Christmas!Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10881484935886644545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-90468183945798875082016-12-16T11:01:22.486-06:002016-12-16T11:01:22.486-06:00Your Dr. P. is surely an angel sent to you! I am a...Your Dr. P. is surely an angel sent to you! I am and will be praying for you and your beautiful family for BLESSINGS this Christmas. I am so glad you are getting break, I never know how you do it. You are such an inspiration, Vicky. Merry Christmas!Pinky at Designs by Pinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304907721321330136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-42185143399276742702016-12-15T19:47:20.642-06:002016-12-15T19:47:20.642-06:00💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 thank you for this. I can imagine w...💖💖💖💖💖💖💖 thank you for this. I can imagine what it took out of you to write it. Enjoy the rest and all the memories of Christmas - - my favorite being Emmanuel, God WITH us. Oh how we need Him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04687339205571651753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-20481519474203057232016-12-15T16:25:15.143-06:002016-12-15T16:25:15.143-06:00it's almost (almost!) become impossible to rea...it's almost (almost!) become impossible to read your blog. the words just take me to a place that is almost too exquisite to experience. Merry Christmas. And thank you.Joan Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06377295989258923610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-11522575105001420162016-12-15T16:17:51.816-06:002016-12-15T16:17:51.816-06:00Thanks be to God for a break!
Your description o...Thanks be to God for a break! <br /><br />Your description of the time with Dr.P leaves me breathless; once again I thank you for taking us with you on your journey. <br /><br />Have a wonderful Christmas season :-) Oh, almost forgot, your card is great!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-27054190411587537522016-12-15T15:31:50.987-06:002016-12-15T15:31:50.987-06:00Merry Christmas to you and your family. Glad you...Merry Christmas to you and your family. Glad you are going to be able to enjoy the holiday season and the birth of Jesus. Francis C. MooreFC Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12740759061373208615noreply@blogger.com