tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post7450216728478715456..comments2024-03-08T05:20:15.941-06:00Comments on The Westra World: the things that have come alongside of me...Vickyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-14964240641691430672013-11-15T06:35:35.838-06:002013-11-15T06:35:35.838-06:00And you're not an artist?!!! Such a powerful p...And you're not an artist?!!! Such a powerful post. Everyone is on a journey. We are blessed when we realize there are gracious people like this dear woman who come alongside us...just at the right time.<br /><br />You?? Not an artist?? Look at your blog. WOWOWOWOWO.<br /><br />Love your color choices. Most of all, I love your gentle spirit. The way you give of yourself. <br /><br />XOXOJulie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-40269637457346097932013-11-11T16:20:35.292-06:002013-11-11T16:20:35.292-06:00I thank both you and Linda, Vicky, and your words ...I thank both you and Linda, Vicky, and your words are so kind and encouraging. I did save that comment. Did you ever write something and then say, "Wow, that's exactly how I feel," but it seems as if someone else wrote it? I think I will post it on my blog and tell them why - that it was because of your beautiful and thoughtful question and I wouldn't have considered it but for your journey and your prompting. As always, you bring us deep introspection and growth. <3Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69365491450295690152013-11-11T13:42:49.191-06:002013-11-11T13:42:49.191-06:00Thank you Lisa- love your thoughtful and reflectiv...Thank you Lisa- love your thoughtful and reflective answers! Hugs to you friend!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-50810727614076842072013-11-11T13:42:12.846-06:002013-11-11T13:42:12.846-06:00Thank you Country Girl- how lovely to have you dro...Thank you Country Girl- how lovely to have you drop by. Thank you for sharing your experiences and for your well wishes! Peace to you! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-65015733244828704872013-11-11T13:40:49.266-06:002013-11-11T13:40:49.266-06:00So true Beth- I think back to art class in school ...So true Beth- I think back to art class in school and I never felt like I could produce anything artistic whatsoever. I can't tell you the number of times I had the teacher intercede and re-work my piece. I have some of those pieces now and they're cute- but not my work. Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-22220253653206009752013-11-11T13:39:03.207-06:002013-11-11T13:39:03.207-06:00Thank you Vic- I am feeling better :) xxooThank you Vic- I am feeling better :) xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-69506309857512464882013-11-11T13:38:31.104-06:002013-11-11T13:38:31.104-06:00So much depth and wisdom to your responses Linda- ...So much depth and wisdom to your responses Linda- I just take my time- soaking in all of your words and feeling the love they convey. You also have a gift, like Robynn, with words that ring of wisdom, and truth and love. Thank you for sharing YOUR gifts here with me, and the rest of us!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-62595438796288761202013-11-11T13:36:24.630-06:002013-11-11T13:36:24.630-06:00I have the book!!!! I started reading it this wee...I have the book!!!! I started reading it this weekend and wow, if it doesn't tie in perfectly with this idea!! I think you will love the book too and I will be anxious to hear your thoughts! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-70018458910526752692013-11-11T13:34:57.794-06:002013-11-11T13:34:57.794-06:00Robynn- your gift with words is unparalleled and I...Robynn- your gift with words is unparalleled and I pray it means you are soon back blogging with us again! Love the "twins" concept- and I think you just blogged an entire post worthy of standing on its own right here. Linda obviously picked right up on that :) Blessed and honored to call you both friends! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-64329464790528825162013-11-11T13:33:07.427-06:002013-11-11T13:33:07.427-06:00Marcy- will have to check and see if you've co...Marcy- will have to check and see if you've come up with anything yet :) Need to catch up with you as soon as I am finished here :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-76372572989576904872013-11-11T13:32:17.795-06:002013-11-11T13:32:17.795-06:00You are too kind Jackie- thank you- and I just kno...You are too kind Jackie- thank you- and I just know you'd do an equally wonderful job yourself! Blessed to know you and call you friend! xxooVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-44790078307130443532013-11-11T13:31:06.457-06:002013-11-11T13:31:06.457-06:00It was a fun project that made chemo time fly by :...It was a fun project that made chemo time fly by :)Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-71388825016064372322013-11-11T13:30:41.757-06:002013-11-11T13:30:41.757-06:00It is such a thought provoking concept and I was d...It is such a thought provoking concept and I was drawn into the activity immediately. My chemo time flew by and I was so engaged. It works on so many levels- I told her I hoped I'd get to see her and do another project in the future! Would love to hear about yours if you do one!Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-22006789894766294382013-11-11T12:17:33.810-06:002013-11-11T12:17:33.810-06:00Gosh- thank you Deb- so fun to have you here and I...Gosh- thank you Deb- so fun to have you here and I am the one who feels so blessed by you! Love and blessings to you Deb! Vickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-23913003751302561552013-11-11T11:39:32.298-06:002013-11-11T11:39:32.298-06:00Thank you Susan- blessings to youThank you Susan- blessings to youVickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595982706357639001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-48683479892254002642013-11-10T09:07:52.490-06:002013-11-10T09:07:52.490-06:00I'd have to say Donna is an amazing person and...I'd have to say Donna is an amazing person and you were just meant to meet her. Your artistry gift Vicky is your beautiful writing style that has captured many blogger's heart....certainly mine. Working with fabric? How fun...I love your fabric choices.<br /><br />Alongside my journey? Connecting with my blog friends throughout the week. Everyone of my virtual friends teaches me something about life. I read, I listen and I thank God for all of my blogger friends. Good luck next week with Dr. Ptainterturtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10307790480251741661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-2796147024704958972013-11-09T10:13:16.918-06:002013-11-09T10:13:16.918-06:00I've arrived here via Hilary's blog, Crazy...I've arrived here via Hilary's blog, Crazy as a Loom. This is a beautiful post and I wish you well. We had several different volunteers in the infusion room at Johns Hopkins (I was there with my husband) but never anything like this. How wonderful to make a quilt using these methods. It is nothing short of beautiful ~<br />Peace to you, Vicky.Country Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432335393660130255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-22257309383140820812013-11-09T08:43:43.634-06:002013-11-09T08:43:43.634-06:00oh, you're an artist alright....we all are in ...oh, you're an artist alright....we all are in our own special way...and what a gift Donna is to show those who don't think they are, what they can do....xobethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094533582512917616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-11535667795209260592013-11-09T03:07:27.017-06:002013-11-09T03:07:27.017-06:00The piece you made looks lovely. I am glad you are...The piece you made looks lovely. I am glad you are feeling better.<br />xoxoxoxA Lady's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11973102350411443282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-29654899349441607752013-11-09T01:44:31.501-06:002013-11-09T01:44:31.501-06:00My dear sweet Vicky,
You paint pictures in my hear...My dear sweet Vicky,<br />You paint pictures in my heart with your words that resonate love, hope, authenticity, and grace.<br />Your photographs, filled with so much soul, remind me that God is alive and well, bigger than I so often remember, The light through the trees, the faces of your boys..you capture life with your camera. You remind me with each picture to stop, look, listen and breathe. All is well.<br />All is well. <br /><br />And now a quilt square with waves and drops, grace and healing, grounded,<br />moving...alive. You remind me that in the moments of the unbearable, that He has never left me, will never leave me.<br /><br />What a gift you give sweet Vicky, and it comes with the Masters paint brush.<br />I am grateful to call you friend.<br />Love you to the moon and back.<br />Linda<br /><br /><br /><br />Linda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-74341569617630442852013-11-09T01:20:43.451-06:002013-11-09T01:20:43.451-06:00Robynn,
Oh my goodness...your words touch my soul....Robynn,<br />Oh my goodness...your words touch my soul. You too are an artist with words. How true...twins. Thank you for teaching me an important lesson today. <br />God Bless!<br />LindaLinda Seppa Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13336969827398454131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-24770765656408473242013-11-09T01:03:17.671-06:002013-11-09T01:03:17.671-06:00I am nodding my head with those above - YOU. are a...I am nodding my head with those above - YOU. are an Artist. <br /><br />Have you heard of this new book by Emily Freeman? "A Million Little Ways: Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live" I have downloaded it recently to my Kindle and intend to begin reading soon. But your words reminded me of the message of this book. That we were all born to make art. And your words and photos - like the posts from your readers above state so beautifully - they are wonderful proof that the message in Emily's book is true.<br /><br />BTW, I love your block. And Donna looks pretty nice, too!<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-6492509181270631352013-11-08T23:32:09.110-06:002013-11-08T23:32:09.110-06:00You? Not an artist?? You are kidding, right? Firs...You? Not an artist?? You are kidding, right? First your words - always, deeply, feeling, painting pictures of what I want my heart to be like - accepting. Then your incredible photos that capture so much soul and essence and emotion. Your quilt square? All colors I love and that it came together like this surprises me not at all. She has a dear face and I think she read you well. Please post a picture when it's done.<br /><br />What has come alongside me through pain, health, and life issues? Twins. Always twins....holding hands....forever together. Impatience and patience. Desperation and hope. Depression and laughter. Acceptance and battle. Faithful friends and the Benedicts. Surprise and predictability. Lessons learned and stubborn resistance. The unbearable and the reality of it being borne. Fear, blackness, looming, stalking, shadowing.....and then a shepherd and light and a rod and a staff to guide and nudge and prod me back to himself, to myself, to leaning into what I cannot do, but do. Even when I tell him over and over, "Just so you know, I can't do this." And when he knows I truly can't, the twins are there - always - "I can't, I can't, I can't," holding hands with green pastures and still waters of rest and soul restoration.<br /><br />I love you, Vicky.Robynn's Ravingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619286823020924023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-49284977993873186552013-11-08T22:48:05.391-06:002013-11-08T22:48:05.391-06:00Yes, you are an artist. The keyboard and camera a...Yes, you are an artist. The keyboard and camera are your tools of comfort, but the quilt block is great, too! Glad that you are feeling a bit better. You have been on my mind all week. What has come alongside me? I can think of "who's," but will have to think about the "what's."Marcyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03540343130542811692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4795026946181152215.post-56217992841184695982013-11-08T21:24:01.778-06:002013-11-08T21:24:01.778-06:00Not only are you an artist with your color and pat...Not only are you an artist with your color and pattern choices, but look how you wove the words together in this blog to paint them plainly for me to see your journey (even before the photo.) You are so gifted.<br />I am blessed to know you. <br />Love you, my friend.<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214796594702277709noreply@blogger.com