VoyForums: Spirit World

Sunday, November 08, 17:26:43 [ VoyUser Login optional ] [ Post a new message ] [ Search | Check update time | Archives: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 ]

Spirit World

~~~Blessings to all who Journey here~~~

Welcome everyone!! FYI.....This is the "Mother Board". Make sure you bookmark this page as well as the Members' pages (Photo Album) listed below. You may want to check out this board first before clicking on the link below, as the "conversation" takes place here.

And don't forget to say HELLO!!!

We also have a section for book, music and movie recommendations. (anyone is encouraged to update these) Become a member of our Spirit World Community and enjoy adding pictures and recommendations yourself!! ; )

Have fun!!

Jewelery Inn -- safina, 17:32:02 07/23/09 Thu
This site consist of diamond and gold jewelery collection.. visit:

http://sarjewelleryinn.blogspot.com/

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Blessings to us all, -- Betsy, 09:42:59 01/23/09 Fri
and may we all be surrounded with peace and love this year. We have all traveled our journeys, wandered onward, with only a occasional glance here at a home that was once our abode for awhile. But I still think of each and every one who paused here and send out to you my love and good wishes.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

I was just thinking about you Betsy...how is everyone??? (NT) -- Michelle, 13:09:00 03/28/09 Sat

Everyone here is fine. We had an action-packed fall and winter. David and I hosted a Hosed Weekend pig roast that had a surprise guest...Diana Gabaldon!!! Then the craziness continued into the winter and has carried over into the spring. Fast, furious, fantastic and fun! Kids are all doing well, David and I are ok, and life in general is great. How about YOU? How are things in your life??? (NT) -- Betsy, 14:17:12 04/05/09 Sun

Hanging in there. Working with him is still abysmal, but the boss has made it real clear which of us he values, which helps. We both put in for campus housing (boarding school again for me!) and I'm going to get it. He is NOT going to be pleased. Morgan's amazing. Talking a mile a minute, into EVERYTHING, and generally being a thrawn little monster. (NT) -- Michelle, 21:34:03 04/09/09 Thu

Me again... -- Michelle, 22:30:59 09/12/08 Fri
DH and I are splitting. Not a chance of a reconciliation. I'm not okay, but I will be someday. I'm bloggin - invite only so that I can be rude about this whole thing SOMEWHERE. Remember, we work together too!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Oh Michelle, I am so sorry to hear this. Is there anything we can do to help you? How are the kidlets? Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. (NT) -- Keira, 23:06:53 09/12/08 Fri

Just send me the energy to get through. He's still in the house - boys are okay ... middle one more so - little one's been hangin' in my office during a mutual free period. Morgan is blissfully oblivious - except that she no longer picks up Daddy's hostility cause he's made the break emotionally and is "done" so she's doing better with him. If you want to keep up with the saga, email me, and I'll send you the blog addy/permissions. (NT) -- Michelle, 00:14:04 09/15/08 Mon

Oh hon, I'm so sorry. Sending you much love and energy, whatever it takes to help you get through your days...and lots of hugs. Also to all the kids in your life now, especially wee Morgan. (NT) -- Viive xoxx, 02:19:21 09/16/08 Tue
Michelle, I'll keep you in my prayers and surround you with Love to help you through this nightmare. ((((((((Michelle and KIds))))))) What can we do to help? Are you close to the North East? Come to the Gathering. It'll surround you with good, healthy energy. I can help with gas money.... (NT) -- Betsy Barefootspinner, 13:39:59 09/17/08 Wed

Betsy!!! What is the Gathering? Was it on the Autmnal Equinox? and Michelle, how are you doing? (((((((((((((((Michelle and Morgan)))))))))))))))) (NT) -- Viive xoxox, 17:27:13 09/26/08 Fri

Michelle, thinking of you, with love. How are you holding up? (NT) -- xoxx Viive, 01:15:37 10/24/08 Fri

Hi Viive...about as well as you'd expect. Some days are really sucky, and others are okay. Morgan's picking up on stuff, but since Daddy was gone so much, it's still pretty normal for her. (NT) -- Michelle, 07:45:13 11/08/08 Sat

just checkin in -- Michelle, 22:11:47 08/04/08 Mon
One tired mommy here. Toddlerhood has hit. Words have hit. Matching has hit. My sanity has taken a hit.

Think of you all often -- would love a REAL update??? HMMMM????

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Made a change or two... -- Christine, 16:20:23 05/09/08 Fri
Thought maybe since some people were showing up...maybe we could dump some of the holiday stuff! :)

Sorry I didn't put anything else back up...that's gonna take a while, can't remember how! :)

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Thanks Christine...how are you? Boys? You can't just pop in, fix things, and then leave without an update, HMMM??? (NT) -- Michelle, 21:48:50 05/10/08 Sat

Hi Michelle!! We are all good! :) Joey is in middle school now and turns TWELVE tomorrow and has the hormones raging!! He's a good student but has been getting in trouble a bit for ''playing the fool' in class...playing baseball again this spring. Declan is 6 AND A HALF *g* and in Grade 1...love school and his brothers.....been a bit emotional lately, I think it's the spring. He's a bit of a character but he loves his mummy! ;) Kieran turned TWO in March and has got the 'terrible' thing covered...his way or no way...but I can make him listen! ;) Feed him and he's yours forever! DH (Chris) started working here in Nashua in Dec 06 and really loves it...working with the Planning Dept for the city, very nice having him here in town--esp since we have the one vehicle! I stopped babysitting last summer...I'd had enough!...so it's just me and Kieran during the day. It's nice! :) (NT) -- Christine, 11:48:57 05/12/08 Mon

My brother adopted again last year and then they found out in February they are expecting a baby! A big shock...they hadn't planned on having biological children due to SILs diabetes, but all is going well and she's almost 18 weeks I think. She says it had BETTER be a girl...or my brother is in trouble! I think it's a boy!! (NT) -- C, 11:50:06 05/12/08 Mon

PICTURES From Christmas, but this is the album with pics of all 3 of them in it! ;) (NT) -- C, 11:56:15 05/12/08 Mon

Oh my goodness...they're ENORMOUS. Who let your little men become, well.. .little men???? Morgan's great - growing like crazy, teething all over everything, and generally being adorable. Her first "word" was "ooohf" -- that's right, my child said woof. All dogs are such. I'm so in love. (NT) -- Michelle, 22:11:05 05/13/08 Tue

I am so happy for you Michelle! She just knew she was made for you guys! My brother and SIL have found out they are having a boy...and apparently she's quite 'devastated' (to quote her mother), but MY mother pointed out to her that she got to choose her first 2--you can't get upset with mother nature after PICKING two boys if you really wanted girls! ;) Hopefully she's better now, I haven't spoken to her yet...she never answers the phone! ;) It seems selfish to me to be as upset as she is...esp since they are both doing so well medically. I have a friend from high school who I just found out his 3 year old is battling cancer--again!-and it just makes me upset that's she's being so immature about this. Okay, shutting up....it's still a sore subject! *eg* (NT) -- Christine, 10:25:49 06/11/08 Wed

Ok... three months have gone by since the last post... I guess I've got to send vibes out to everyone to get their butts in gear -- Jennifer, 22:55:06 03/28/08 Fri
I had to do a search through voy.com to find the site... it's not that easy. I lost my link :( (I still know how to make a frowny face!!!) Anyway, Viive, if you are out there I have a feeling you'll get the feeling that you are being paged. Hi! And to the other sister in arms, Melissa... and Kiera and Reenie and Michelle and Betsy and Lissa and Martina and Antje (OMG did I spell that right??) and John Scott... where the f is everyone??? I'm just shocked that I remembered names in my advancing years. I was reading below and I think it was Michelle who said it was 9 years ago that we found each other. Nine years, probably 10 now if my math is (never) right. I'm going to be 47 this year. Jamie my oldest just turned 28, you guys were with me when he graduated high school. My youngest David is 20. I have no babies anymore. I'm still living in Rhode Island, still wishing I didn't work and was home messing around with gardening, still rereading the "books" over and over again... still looking for that something that seems to only light every so often and mostly in memories... life just keeps on keeping on. Jamie is heading back for his second tour in Iraq at the end of April, please keep him in your prayers because I'm probably not the closest to the big prayer guy out of this group, so maybe if I have some back up my own prayers will be heard.

Cheers everyone. I do think about you all and remember hours and hours of no laundry getting done, lots of laughing at a stupid computer monitor, waiting patiently for the next post (which was always just a moment away) to appear on the screen. Good nigh all.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

JENNIFER!!!!!OMG!!! I was just thinking about heading over here...and look what I find. Extra special thoughts and prayers for your Jamie. And, yep..has to be 10 years now. (NT) -- Michelle, 22:21:06 04/01/08 Tue
JENNIFER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How absolutely BRILLIANT to hear from you!!!!!! We're always here-although sometimes just in spirit. Thanks for bringing us up to date on your boys and your life. You sound happy-although do I sense a bit of restlessness behind your words? Just know that you are where you are supposed to be at this moment. Gosh, those days of missed laundry and chores and lots of laughs seem like so long ago, yet just a moment ago in our minds!! LOL, boy we sure shared a lot at one time didn't we? Michelle, hope things are well with you and that life is great!!!! (NT) -- Keira, 21:57:39 04/13/08 Sun

Ooops, sorry to have missed mentioning Jamie and assuring you that vibes will be sent out for his complete protection in Iraq!!!!!! And vibes for less worry for you, Jennifer. (NT) -- Keira, 22:00:58 04/13/08 Sun

Jennifer WOW long time no hear so glad to see you. Hi everyone else as well. You sound like you are doing fine I cannot believe Jamie is 28 I will keep him in my thoughts. I work at a telecom c ompany that has business in Iraq if he gets a cell number I can help you call him. Just let me know. email me at reconomu at hotmail dot com. I think if you Jenn every year while I am putting up my Christmas tree your shells are stil always in a prominant spot since they are some of my fav's. Betsy is having a big pig roast weekend in October maybe we should allplan to try and be there. I'm game. My Alex is now 16 a junior in high school and quite the guitarist. Go to his bands myspace and litsten he has written the songs and is the lead guiatrist. it is myspace.com/showerheadband. My Nikki is 14 and in 8th grade and goalie on her travel soccer team. Alex look like me Nikki acts like me hahahaha. Love to you all really think about October. (NT) -- Reenie, 09:42:14 04/15/08 Tue
WOW What a blessing to find all of you here! I guess it's time I changed the Yuletime greeting, now that people are checking in again! I'm at work I'll fix it in a few hours. ((((((((((((HUGS to everyone)))))))))))) (NT) -- Viive, 13:59:44 04/22/08 Tue

I'm going to fix it tomorrow/today...love you guys! (NT) -- still Viive, 02:11:46 04/23/08 Wed

Love you too (NT) -- Reenie, 10:37:57 04/23/08 Wed

((((((Viive and Reenie))))) (NT) -- Keira, 19:47:05 04/23/08 Wed

Wishing you all a very wonder-filled Yuletide Season! -- Viive, 02:58:27 12/24/07 Mon
Beloved friends,
I hope you are all enjoying wonderful moments this Christmas!
The winter Solstice is a few days behind us now, the full moon smiles down on all of us, no matter where in the world we might find ourselves...This is a time of reflection, a time of the heart, a time of cherished moments, a time of blessings.

I wish all of you, my Spirit World friends, much love, bliss, joy, and hope in your lives. I remember with gratitude all the good times and laughter we have shared here.
Be Happy! Be Well! Prosper!

Sending you each a big warm hug!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

I sent off my message without saying...With LOVE, Viive (NT) -- love, V., 04:00:42 12/24/07 Mon
All those hugs and best wishes flyingright back to you, Viive, and to all my spirit world friends. You are never far from my thoughts. (NT) -- Keira, 23:34:14 12/25/07 Tue

(((((((KEIRA)))))))) I missed getting to the One of a Kind Show this year, were you there? How is everyone doing? I'd love to catch up! (NT) -- Viive, 14:11:34 12/26/07 Wed

(NT) -- ., 01:37:42 12/27/07 Thu
Viive, I'm not aure if you will see this in time but let's hope...I will be in Toronto on Friday. I have a morning class from 9-12 and then will be doing a bit of shopping. Any possibility of getting together? E-mail me if you get this message in time. (NT) -- Keira, 08:01:15 01/02/08 Wed

Hey Keira! Sorry I missed this, I was out of town. I presume you meant last Friday and not tomorrow? Let me know. (NT) -- Viive, 11:17:16 01/10/08 Thu

(NT) -- ., 01:39:34 12/27/07 Thu
The same to you my dears...do you realize it's been 9 years since first we found each other? (NT) -- Michelle, 21:33:38 01/01/08 Tue

WOW!!!! Nine years???? Where has the time gone? Michelle, I hope you had a very lovely Christmas with your new wee daughter. I think we can all agree that she was your very best gift of 2007. Hugs on the way. (NT) -- Keira, 08:03:16 01/02/08 Wed

Beats the heck out of me, Keira, cause I haven't changed A BIT. (Well, except for a few hairs only my stylist knows about!) And, you're right, the wee lass was the best gift of all! (NT) -- Michelle, 17:31:37 01/05/08 Sat

photos to the MSN group...betcha you can figure out what the album's called! -- Michelle, 17:48:44 10/02/07 Tue

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

AWWWw what an adorable sweetie pie!... Michelle's princess (NT) -- Viive, 14:08:26 10/04/07 Thu

Clever Viive -- I've lost your email...which one are you using these days (NT) -- Michelle, 17:12:22 10/04/07 Thu

Oh Michelle Morgan is so cute I would love to be able to hold the little sweetie! (NT) -- Reenie, 11:59:41 10/11/07 Thu

PLEASE look at and forward this petition to save the Baltic Sea from further disaster -- Viive, 15:23:00 09/15/07 Sat
Hi, I hope you're all doing well and you've had a great summer (or winter, if you're 'down under')!

Please go check out this website and add you signature if you feel moved to do so.
We can still do something to help save Mother Earth's resources from further destruction...so much to do, so little time.

The Baltic Sea needs protection. It surrounds my tiny but resilient homeland (Estonia) on two sides...and laps the shorelines of other Scandinavian and Northern European countries.
During the Second World War many awful things got buried there, submarines, mines, tanks of gases...development of gas lines there now could unleash horrible things into the waters, our foodchain and the atmosphere. Please take a look and pass this petition along.
mmmuaahhhh....Thank you so much!
http://www.balticsea.lt/en

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Still an active petition, still such a necessary cause. (NT) -- love, Viive, 03:51:18 12/24/07 Mon

It's a Girl!!!! -- Michelle, 13:45:14 08/13/07 Mon
On July 20, I was searching situations lists - more out of habit than out of hope. There she was...a 3 week old girl. We spent 11 hours sending home study reports, fielding phone calls from agencies/attys...got in the car at midnight...and at 9:40 the next night, Morgan Prinn was in our arms.

She was born on my birthday -- and was conceived at the time we decided to adopt domestically.

We are well...but VERY tired!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

OMG OMG OMG...Congratulations!!!!!! SOMETHING just made me come and check the board today!! Got some pictures to share Mom??? (NT) -- Christine---grinning ear to ear like an idiot! :), 20:17:34 08/13/07 Mon

Sure...but I've got to resize them, cause they're HUGE!!! (NT) -- Michelle, 09:16:48 08/14/07 Tue

Michelle what great news welcome Morgan and it was my birthday July 20 you found her all good. so so happy for you and the dh. Keep us posted on all accomplishments. (NT) -- Reenie, 13:20:55 08/16/07 Thu
wow wow wow, CONGRATULATIONS Michelle! And Morgan Prinn, welcome to the world little one, you're in for the BEST adventures together! Let your parents sleep once in a while too ;)! (NT) -- viive, 15:26:50 09/12/07 Wed

HI EVERYBODY HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING A GOOD SUMMER! -- Reenie, 10:41:07 07/13/07 Fri
Hi friends hope all of you are fine and summer is treating you well. I just wanted to shre with you my joy that I had yesterday. I have been monitoring the Eagles nest in sydney BC again this year via Hancock House same nest pair of eagle I watched last year. This year there was only 1 eaglett well yesterday I was lucky enough to be watching when he became an Eagle and fledged. I was so awesome I just sat at my desk crying as if my child had taken it's first step so beautiful. I feel so lucky to find Joy in these kinds of things that I know you all do as well. I will put a link to where a gal saved and put to music Skye's first flight I do not remember how to do it correctly... here it is cut and paste it it is worth it.

Love to you all!! Reen

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Oh my gosh I did it click on the love to all and see Ske's first flight. (NT) -- Reenie, 10:42:25 07/13/07 Fri

wow, Reenie, what a wonderful thing to see, thank you for sharing your joy, and that clip too! It made my morning! (NT) -- with much love, Viive, 09:20:18 07/20/07 Fri

Glad you enjoyed it Viiive. Good to see you are doing well. much love to you (NT) -- Reenie, 16:18:42 07/27/07 Fri

Roller coaster -- Michelle, 21:14:54 06/08/07 Fri
We got a call which may be the call -- baby already born. Will be Monday before legalities can be signed, so we're in limbo till then. Please cross everything!!!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Nope...not our placement. Crap. (NT) -- Michelle, 20:33:13 06/10/07 Sun

keeping you in my prayers, that the perfect match will arrive soon! (NT) -- love Viive, 13:39:40 06/12/07 Tue

****FERGUS**** -- Keira, 09:35:48 05/27/07 Sun
Good Sunday Morning Everyone,
Hope everyone has enjoyed this weekend, regardless of any rain or cooler temperatures.
I just wanted to remind everyone that Fergus is fast approaching. *VBG*, okay, it's not until August but you still gotta start making your plans early. The festival is being held at, where else? Fergus, Ontario on the weekend of August 10-12th, 2007. It's beginning to look like it will be a grand time again. We're planning a BBQ on Friday evening complete with haggis and a lovely wine tasting event to follow. There will be a Scotch tasting event on Saturday, hosted by Hosers again. Herself will be gracing us again with her presence and she and Doug are planning to join us for dinner on Saturday night. There will be a large camping contingincy (sp?), along with a group staying at various hotels/motels.
If you are interested in joining us for this annual event, please e-mail me and I'll get you on the yahoo group so you can keep up with plans.
Hope to see as many people as possible there!!!!
Hugs
Keira

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

hi Keira, and WOW does time fly! I'm not sure what continent I'll be on at that time, but if I'm this side of the big puddle I'll be there for sure! (NT) -- Viive, (hehe..I'm in the manifestation process, visualizing myself flying overseas at this point), 15:12:08 06/07/07 Thu

Hello All!! -- Christine, 16:01:42 05/22/07 Tue

How is everyone??

We are off on Friday on a trip to Nova Scotia to see my NEW NEPHEW!! My brother and sister-in-law adopted a now 10 month old little boy! They have had him for almost a month and he is the cutest thing! His name is Grady Tyler and he has blond hair and blue eyes. Their older son Cole (4 1/2--also adopted) is a great big brother...and is liking having his mom home more!

I will post some pictures when we get back!

BTW--we are making this trip in our new minivan...we knew we eventually needed one, the transmission going out on the old car (AGAIN) made the decision for us!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

wow, Christine, that's all wonderful news, congratulations to your brother's family too! AND, have a wonderful and happy trip in your new car! I'm doing well; - I love spring, the lily of the valley, forget-me-nots and bleeding hearts are all blooming in my garden. My older daughter is touring around the south island of New Zealand just now, she's having the time of her life, meeting people as she goes. (went alone, turned 19 down there). How's everyone else doing? Any peekers here? (NT) -- love to you all, Viive, 21:36:23 05/23/07 Wed

Hey Christine, sounds like a wonderful reason to travel to Nova Scotia!!!! Viive, I do peak in here somewhat less regularly than I used to-but I'm here now so HELLO to everyone. Amazing that our kids are old enough to travel on their own!!!!! I, too, am enjoying the Spring and all this nice weather we've been having. Not in Toronto too often these days but thinging of you often, Viive, along with many others from our old gang!!! (NT) -- Keira, 21:12:26 05/25/07 Fri

Peeking in -- from time to time. Christine, congratulations on your new nephew. We're still waiting. Fingers crossed. Oldest has put us through six kinds of hell this spring - he's with his mom for the summer. Other boys will go in a month. We're staring drivers in the face...God help us. (NT) -- Michelle, 21:29:42 05/25/07 Fri

the driving part IS just so scary isn't it? Keeping you in my prayers, hoping the wait isn't too long. (NT) -- with love, Viive, 15:14:20 06/07/07 Thu

Email address -- Betsy, 13:20:03 04/04/07 Wed
Viiva, Can you send me your email address? I don't think I have it anymore.
Betsy
barefootspinner@verizon.net

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

sent..along with HUGE hugs! I'm honestly going to change the wallpaper and all tomorrow, just too tired tonight! I hope you're all doing well, blessings to Martina, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! (NT) -- with love, Viive, 22:25:47 04/11/07 Wed
psst Betsy, you did get it I hope? And..happy spring to everyone! It's so late in coming around here, this year! (NT) -- love Viive, 22:59:53 04/24/07 Tue

Lurking...and hoping that others are too -- Michelle, 22:14:21 03/16/07 Fri
My dear friends...I think of you all so often, and know that you will forgive me for the lurkerdom. Chuck and I have just sent off our first profile to a potential birth mother. Please keep us in your thoughts -- it's unheard of to "match" on a first profile, but it would be wonderful.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

(((((((((Michelle)))))))))) holding you and yours in my thoughts and prayers! Happy springtime too, perfect time for all of this to come to fruition for you! (NT) -- viive, with love (I promise to change the picture tomorrow when I'm rested, the moose is a bit out of season now?...), 04:12:12 03/21/07 Wed

Well...no joy on this match...I just have to keep telling myself that our daughter's out there...this just wasn't our daughter! (NT) -- Michelle, 22:33:52 03/22/07 Thu

You'll find her, Michelle, and when you do, you both will know. She's out there waiting for you. Blessings to you!!!! (NT) -- Betsy, 11:49:59 03/27/07 Tue

Oh, Michelle! That is so wonderful! And perfect timing! Spring...time of new growth and lighter, warmer days. Our spirits melt and sing with the coming of warmth. What better time to begin the journey toward new family??? Blessings to you, Lady. (NT) -- Betsy, 12:39:41 03/21/07 Wed

food for thought on ...Stress Management... -- Viive, 03:20:29 02/18/07 Sun
Just wanted to share this email that I enjoyed today:
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked,
"How heavy is this glass of water?"

Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.
The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.
If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem.
If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm.
If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance.
In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes."

He continued,
"And that's the way it is with stress management.
If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later,
as the burden becomes increasingly heavy,
we won't be able to carry on. "

"As with the glass of water, you have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. When we're refreshed, we can carry on with the burden."

"So, before you return home tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it home. You can pick it up tomorrow.
Whatever burdens you're carrying now,let them down for a moment if you can."

So, my friends, why not take a while to just simply RELAX.
Put down anything that may be a burden to you right now.
Don't pick it up again until after you've rested a while.
Life is short.
Enjoy it!

Here are some great ways of dealing with the burdens of life:
* Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue.
* Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.
* Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.
* If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be vague.
* If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably worth it
* It may be that your sole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others.
* Never buy a car you can't push.
* Never put both feet in your mouth at the same time, because then you won't have a leg to stand on.
* Since it's the early worm that gets eaten by the bird, sleep late.
* When everything's coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
* You may be only one person in the world, but you may also be the world to one person.
*A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Viiva, How's Peter's Family??? -- Betsy, 12:43:52 02/07/07 Wed
Peter and his family have been in my thoughts and prayers. How are they after his so sad passing??? And you, Vii...how are you after losing your dear friend?

Melissa...are you still about? Are you ok? I am keeping you in my prayers, too. And you, Michelle. IN this deep season of Winter, I find great comfort in prayer for others. You are all held tenderly.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

hi and thank you dear Betsy! I've been touched by three deaths in the past two weeks, the other two were elderly people but loved ones as well. Peter's family had an incredible network of friends here for a while, from all around the world. It's still so hard to believe. His wife Paula gave a deeply touching eulogy at the funeral, she was amazing. As she got up to speak, two rays of sunshine sort of crossed right in front of her, from these gorgeous stained glass windows, it was a magical moment, many noticed it. Peter's touch. The day was otherwise rather grey. She asked me to pass along thanks for all the prayers during Peter's illness and now, with his passing. I'm going to go over to give her a 'session' with essential oils as well as Intergrated Energy Therapy in a week or two. ... Melissa, we didn't connect out there, how are you doing? And Ron, it was nice to hear from you here! Hi to everyone!((((((((Betsy)))))))) (NT) -- with love, Viive, 19:26:38 02/07/07 Wed
Thank you Betsy!!! We're hanging in there. Eldest SS is trying our patience, but we're very strong together right now. Adoption paperwork may make me insane...contemplating beating my head against a wall just to make it easier. Hope you're well -- and keep the prayers coming...I can feel the support out there! (NT) -- Michelle, 23:20:26 02/09/07 Fri

Thank you for your prayers for Peter. He passed on today.... -- Viive, 15:03:13 01/23/07 Tue
Please hold Peter's family, his beautiful wife Paula and their two little boys Tomas and Jaan, in your heartprayers as they deal with the passing of their father and husband.

Peter lived his life with great passion and great humour.
He'll be so sorely missed.

I believe that the prayers directed at Peter will make his own passage easier too, he did not want to go, he had so much to live for.
Thank you for the Love.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Hello Everyone! Viive, I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. I just meandered over here, it's been months .... I'm alive and well : ) But I do need prayers, .. maybe that's why I was sent here tonight. Can I ask for some??? I hope all is well for everyone, ... I just did a quick read, but will go back and reread everything going on .. I didn't see Ron's name, .. I hope he's ok. Ok, then .. Hi everyone!! : ) (NT) -- Melissa, 19:57:26 01/23/07 Tue

Hummm, me again ... : ) Does any body still chat? I don't even remember how too, but I have aim and aol .. my screenname is mmcea if that's any good to anyone, or what do ya'll use now? Look at me, back in the land of the living ... swimming and getting my feet wet! (NT) -- Melissa, 20:14:40 01/23/07 Tue

(((((holding you so close))))), Melissa! I've missed you! I'll find you at about 9:30pm if all goes well here..,..and of course you can ask for prayers! And I've been wondering where Ron is as well...I don't go onto other sites, I really hope that he's posting at Lallybroch. (NT) -- hugs...Viive, 20:48:06 01/23/07 Tue

Melissa, sorry I didn't get back to the computer till later..and now you're not there/here! I'll look for you tomorrow. We're just reeling from Peter's death, it was actually unexpected. He was so strong, eventhough he was struggling with his breath, I think the awful thing is that he died of complications due to what the chemo did to his healthy lung cells. :( (NT) -- with love, Viive, 00:04:50 01/24/07 Wed

hi Melissa, I'll be on AIM again later in the day, I've added you to mine, I'll contact you there. *hugs* (NT) -- v., 10:19:45 01/24/07 Wed

Oh Vii!!! I am so sorry! I haven't been here for a few days and didn't see your urgent post for Peter until tonight. He's been on my mind lately, too. I will send prayers and energy to him and to his family. I am so sorry. (((((Peter and Family and Friends)))))) AND MELISSA!!! OH MY GOODNESS!!!! It is wonderful to see you!!! How are you, Dear One? Your girls must be most grown. Are you still in Nashua? I think of you often. I'll send prayers right out to yuo. (((((Melissa))))) (NT) -- Betsy, 22:13:43 01/24/07 Wed
Ohh, Viive...I'm so, so, sorry. You, Peter, and his family are in my prayers (NT) -- Michelle, 22:56:37 01/24/07 Wed
Hi, Melissa! I am fine! Last fall I complted my 7th visit to the UK in 8 years and now I'm not planning another visit for a few years. I hope you and your family are doing well. (NT) -- Ron, 04:23:30 01/31/07 Wed

Urgent request for Prayers for Peter -- Viive, 09:36:13 01/22/07 Mon
Thank you all for your prayers over the past months for my friend Peter who came down with cancer in the fall.
He's back in Intensive Care, as the chemo seems to have changed something in his lungs (I couldn't quite make out what he was trying to say, something about fibrillation?)...he's got pneumonia and is once again struggling to breathe.
I spent last evening with him, any words or swallowing a bit of water were a struggle which put him into stress, but he asked me to thank everyone and twice he said "I need magic, please"...
Hearing about his little boys at a sleepover the night before put a smile on his face, which was nice to see. His anxiety level came down a bit when his hands were held, he's still got an amazingly strong grip.
After I'd done energy work on him (could only touch his feet, his head and one shoulder at a time due to all the sensors, the position of his mask and all the hardware around him, I know he craves touch) he settled down a bit, but he hasn't slept in days. He's trying to fight this on his own as much as possible, without getting the tracheostomy put back in etc.etc.
Sorry for all the details, but if anyone can send Reiki, prayers, loving thoughts, healing energy, he'd be very grateful.
He's got so much to live for, and such a strong spirit, but he's so anxious...not getting enough oxygen is tough. His wonderful wife Paula has had to go back to work as their income has dropped so dramatically too. She's lucky to have found a great job teaching phys ed to kids while someone's on a year long maternity leave. (she's also part of a group of volunteer clowns who visit the Toronto Sick Children's Hospital regularily).
Thank you for your prayers, he said last night that the one thing he can really feel is Love.
(there's a link to a picture of him on one of my posts below)

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

I've repasted the picture of Peter from this past August, he was so strong and healthy then, come inside>>>>> -- viive, 09:44:09 01/22/07 Mon
Viive, Let Peter know that I'm offering prayers on his behalf. Much love to you, Peter and his family. (NT) -- Deb, 12:00:06 01/23/07 Tue

*hugs* hi Deb, and thank you! (NT) -- love, Viive, 12:31:22 01/23/07 Tue

Happy new year -- Michelle, 23:04:11 01/14/07 Sun
Been thinking about you all. Lurking, but been up to here as we complete paper for homestudy. (I'm ready...DH is currently in doghouse, having failed to meet my deadline of the 15th for his autobio and physical)

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

hehe..your poor DH, is there carpeting and central heating in that doghouse? He might need to think about moving in a few comforts if he spends much more time in there ;) (NT) -- viive, sending you hugs!, 17:07:23 01/18/07 Thu

DH out of doghouse - he got it done...we're PAPER READY!!!!! (NT) -- Michelle, 22:46:13 01/19/07 Fri

....to my beloved friends... -- with much love for 2007, Viive, 09:58:02 01/04/07 Thu
Stay together, friends
Don�t scatter and sleep

Our friendship is made
of being awake.

~~Rumi~~

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Happy Happy New Year everyone. I totaly loved the full moon as well Viive. The other morning I was walking my dog at sunrise with the full moon behind me and sunrise in front it was a very moving way to start your day. I also have a Hawk living within a close radious of our house because I keep seeing him and feel very blessed. Love to you all!!! (NT) -- Reenie, 10:31:32 01/05/07 Fri
Happy New Year to everyone ! (NT) -- Isabelle, 22:08:10 01/07/07 Sun
The older I get the more I realize that it takes effort for friendships to grow. Time and effort. I fall so short most of the time. You are all in my heart...forever engraved there...but I wish I had the time to devote to growing our friendships like I used to have. I'm not sure exactly what changed. In theory, I should have MORE time, but it doesn't work out that way. *sigh* (NT) -- Betsy, 22:37:11 01/09/07 Tue

Ditto, Betsy! I guess I posted the little Rumi poem up above, to say I appreciate everyone's friendship here, whether I talk or not, I'm very grateful for this circle, once formed here, never broken... (NT) -- with love and hugs, Viive, 16:58:11 01/11/07 Thu

I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmastime! Let's share some special moments or family traditions... -- Viive, 02:36:19 12/28/06 Thu
I've had a wonderful Christmas week so far. (It would be even more glorious if we had snow, but temperatures above freezing are fine!)
We did something different and special this year, we bought a goat through World Vision, to give to a family in Africa...instead of giving all kinds of little tchotchkas to friends. World Vision Canada has this webpage full of 'gifts':
CLICK HERE
We had a small gathering this year as my brothers and their kids are all thousands of miles away, over the sea..We invited a student from Estonia to share Christmas with us; he's far from home and was going to be spending the evening all alone. (we celebrate on Christmas eve) It was great fun!
I'd love to hear what you do at Christmastime!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

oops you need to click on the link inside that click to see the animals. For some reason it took me forever to get my post to actually POST here last night....;) aah a test of patience. I hope you're all having a wonderful week! I'm off to work this morning... (NT) -- viive, 09:44:42 12/28/06 Thu
i've done that for years for my kids teachers I buy chicks for families. We had a very nice Christmas here in Virginia also to warm for snow but ity was a rainy day. One of our family traditions from my family is whatwe eat for breakfast we call it gushy stuff (eggs,sausage and jack cheese) anyway when I talk to my sisters who are in california and here them making the same breakfast as me makes me feel closer to everyone. Love to you all! (NT) -- Reenie, 10:37:15 12/28/06 Thu

A really special moment for me was that one of my best friends from camp days looked me up! She and her sisters came up from Long Island to our summer camp every year, we only saw each other in the summers, and wrote weekly all winter. I totally lost track of them all when they married and moved. It's actually been about 30 years ;) but who's counting. Anyway she googled and found my brother's work email, and tracked me down through contacting him in Estonia! She's as sunny and wonderful as she always was, so positive and energetic. So we've reconnected, days before her 50th birthday which was on boxing day. (NT) -- Viive, 14:58:06 12/28/06 Thu

woo Reenie, 'mushy food', heh, I love gooey melted cheese! Does anyone have any good book recommendations? or movies? I'm watching Al Gore's film tonight, "An Inconvenient Truth". Let's start a thread for affirmations for the new year...we could write down a wish or a vision we want to hold strong and all focus on them together, a manifestation exercise...what do you think? (ok enough brainwaves, I'm heading home from work now) ;) (NT) -- Viive, 15:53:40 12/28/06 Thu

Mushy, oops I meant GUSHY! (NT) -- V., 15:54:44 12/28/06 Thu

Patience required -- Michelle, 21:30:20 12/22/06 Fri
Dear Friends,

This is one of those nights where I am so angry at DH I could strangle him. May still murder the moron in his sleep.

EVERY single bloody time the oldest SS is off meds, all H*ll breaks loose. Every single time he's off meds DH makes a decision unilaterally and doesn't discuss with me. And then, when it all goes to h*ll , I have to bite my tongue.

I'm FURIOUS. Not so much at the idea that oldest SS can't be given the chance, but at the fact that DH doesn't realize how much AS affects our lives.

Want to cry.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

*holding you close* I hope things get better for Christmas Michelle, I'm so sorry you're going through this, did he survive the night? ;) I hope your DH realizes that he needs to discuss these things with you as his life partner and responsible member of the family...it's painful to watch things like this go on and feel that you're on the outside of somekind of thin glass wall...*holding you in my prayers* sending you much love... (NT) -- Viive, 01:53:17 12/24/06 Sun

He figured it out. Fool had the good sense to stay out of my way and let me get glad in the same pair of pants I got mad in. And, given that our middle one told his brother to quit stomping, I think the "effect" msg got delivered better than I could have. So, lesson learned - AGAIN - he is, as my cousin reminded me last night, a Capricorn Man...and it takes liberal applications of the 2x4 to their hard heads sometimes! LOL (NT) -- Michelle, 09:11:50 12/24/06 Sun

It's been a loooooooooong time -- Lori, 19:53:01 12/12/06 Tue
Well it's been a while since I've ventured on this board. A big hello to all my old friends here. I hope all is well with everyone. JeanClaire was kind enough to get me this url so I can jump in now & then again (thank ya dearie). I hope everyone's holidays are happy, healthy & full of Hope & Grace...

L.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((LORI))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) I miss you! (NT) -- love, Viive, 06:56:17 12/13/06 Wed
LORI!!!!!!!!!!!!! So glad to see you. {{{{{{{{{{hugs}}}}}}}}}} (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 06:58:54 12/13/06 Wed
Lori!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How are you, girlfriend? It's soooo great to see you here. Hope things are going well for you. Are you still making your wonderful bags and jewelry? (NT) -- Keira, 19:06:52 12/13/06 Wed

I have this wonderful suncatcher in my kitchen window, created out of stones, by Lori...my 'medicine pouch' that holds my treasures...created by Lori... a little suncatcher hanging at the end of my daughter Tiina's bed...made with Lori-love...my bracelets, a lovely necklace...I feel touched by your lovely energy quite often, Lori, these creations are so beautiful, thank you! (NT) -- Viive, 09:11:12 12/15/06 Fri

Viive (and Lori), I have my medicine bag on my bedside table at the moment-but I use it reglarly. It's very handy when we go out for walks and I pick up stones or special things. And of course, I always think of you. (NT) -- Keira, 22:37:00 12/15/06 Fri

Me again -- Lori, 22:17:45 12/19/06 Tue

(((((((LORI!!!))))))) How I've missed you! I guess this is why I couldn't find your web site, eh? I'm sorry things haven't been wonderful for you. But you sound good....what a survivor. I'll keep you in my prayers and send along a huge dose of Peace and Healing. I'll miss your jewelery. But I'm glad you have other good stuff in your life. (NT) -- Betsy, 23:45:27 12/19/06 Tue

Hi Lori sorry to hear you are not making your stuff anymore.....last Christmas I got a great necklace from my daughter that Lori made. Merry Christmas Everybody!!!! (NT) -- Reenie, 15:42:04 12/21/06 Thu

((((((((Reenie!!)))))))))) Remember the winter we stopped at your house? And the summer we met up on the west coast with you and Isabelle...what wonderful memories! Let's set an intention for the new year to meet up again in person! (NT) -- Viive, 19:46:49 12/21/06 Thu

I sure do remember I see a remonder everyday I have pictures of us from California when we were all on the beach framed up in my dining room. So I see you everyday. I would love to have another get together with everyone. I miss you all. (NT) -- Reenie, 12:08:53 12/22/06 Fri

Reenie, you just hop in that car and get yourself up to the border!!! We'll meet you halfway, lol. Well, you'd be driving a bit more than halfway but you get the idea. I'd love to get together again. (NT) -- Keira, 18:06:13 12/22/06 Fri

Guess who?? -- Christine, 15:51:03 12/07/06 Thu

Glad to see some faces popping up these days! I still check in and read what people post...but not all that much time for typing! :)

Things are good with us...Kieran is now 8 1/2 months and wanting to be every where...even if he can't quite get around by doing any more than rolling. Joey is in 5th grade and LOVING school again...so much different than last year (let's just say personality conflict wth teacher)...5 As and a B on his report card. Declan LOVES Kindergarten....hates days when there is no school. He wears glasses now and we now have to change his perscription to bifocals--a new trend with kids I hear.

Chris lost his job the week before Thanksgiving...3 weeks ago I guess? We kinda approached this with 'been there done that' and haven't freaked out. The boss called in 5 of the 7 management positions and let them all go...no notice...no severence. Thank all that is good in the world for Chris' mom--who has come through for us in such a big way we could never express how grateful we are!

AND he had a job interview with the City of Nashua (no commute!!!!) on Monday...and a second one on Friday (tomorrow)--although he is the only one they called back for a second interview! It's less money BUT...there is pay for overtime (not unusual for him to work 50-60 hours at old job--on salary), it's a union job--so benefits with that (vacation, sick days, insurance that doesn't cost you through the teeth!) and did I mention NO COMMUTE??? He spent about 3-4 hours a day in the car with last job. It's also a desk job...no more tromping through sites...his ankle is still bad--more surgery in the not-so-distant future.

So can you all keep good thoughts for him tomorrow at 11:30 EST? He so deserves this...I don't always give him the credit he deserves...maybe it's time!

In response to others...Betsy you look WONDERFUL, your parents were very lucky to have you as a daughter...JC any news on what's up yet??...Isabelle I've copied your experiences with breast reduction for when I get this done--a great account of what to expect step by step!!...Michelle the baby you want is out there, patience! My brother and his wife adopted 3 years ago and are trying again. (in their case it isn't what you know but who--SIL's mom is a foster parent). If their experiences would help at all feel free to email me--they were open to special needs and got very lucky in that their son's experiences being born addicted to drugs seems to have no lasting affects.

BTW--Melissa's Harry was home for a few weeks (I think he's gone back to Iraq now)...we didn't get to see him, but then again I haven't seen Melissa in months...I am a bad friend.

I think that's it for now...love to all!!!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

((((Christine)))) My internet's been down - I only just read your post, I hope to hear a good news update! Sending you positive thoughts..(no severance?? doesn't even sound legal?) Great that the kids are doing so well; thanks also for the update on Melissa and Harry, keeping them all in my heartprayers.- Looking at the pics from when we all met in person- Harry and the girls in a Mexican restaurant, what fun! I was in Florida last week visiting friends and totally relaxing - it was glorious... Trouble is that upon my return it got BRUTALLY cold here inToronto...brrrr...it WAS bizarre in Fla. though, to see so many houses (with their lovely palm trees and exotic plants) adorned with Christmas lights and lit-up 'moving' reindeer, lifesize plastic glowing snowmen...it was still November (and sweltering) when I arrived! heh, it just FELT wrong ;) and here I am now, going up north on Sunday to cut some cedar, spruc and pine branches for my planters, it really IS December already.. (NT) -- Viive (I'm such a northerner, despite being born in New Zealand where Christmas IS in the summer....), 22:47:17 12/08/06 Fri

Oh Viive, you were in Florida ? Please don't tell me you were minutes away from me ! And yes, it's warm, I love having christmas lights out in the front of the house, the palm trees are lit up in christmas spirit. Last night I took a nice long walk with Brittany in shorts and tee-shirts and we went to admire the neighborhood's christmas decorations 'g' (NT) -- Isabelle, 18:42:17 12/12/06 Tue

(((((Isabelle)))))) I was in the Ft.Lauderdale area so a bit too far to borrow my friends' car to pop by, but next time! And... I'm glad to hear you're recovering well! (NT) -- Viive, 06:58:25 12/13/06 Wed

(((Christine)))) Fingers crossed for Chris. I can't believe how big the boys are; where has the time gone! I'll email you over the weekend. (NT) -- Michelle, 23:43:02 12/08/06 Fri
Hey WooooooooHoooooooooooooo's are in order! Christine's hubby got the job. I checked The Kirk this am first. Update on me inside... -- JeanClaire, 08:57:06 12/09/06 Sat

WOW about the job for Chris, thanks for the update Jeannie! And it sounds like you might want to consult a naturopath and or/a GOOD acupuncturist, if you're open to it. I got IMMENSE relief for all kinds of things from everyone except my doctor, for similar types of things. They have other ways of helping diagnose, looking at your whole body/mind/spirit from a holistic angle can come up with amazing results. Eat lots of yogurt and antioxidant rich foods to keep yourself balanced while you're on those antibiotics too! Healing prayers on the way to you, with much love...get better!! (NT) -- viive, 11:25:33 12/09/06 Sat

H Christin, thank you for the update and of course I'll be having a thought for Chris. I was just wondering about Melissa, it's been so long since we've heard from her. I'm sorry that her husband had to go to Irak! Please if you talk to her, tell her I send her a big hug. I didn't know you were going to have the surgery ? I'm glad if my little experience helps! I had nothing to rely on after my surgery, everything was new to me and I could have use something like this. By the way, it's great now. Still a little sore and still fresh looking scars, but the 'boobies' look good, the back pain is gone, the breathing much better and I've gone back to the gym. Last week I couldn't walk anymore, it had been so long, but this week I've gone to heavier weights and feel good! (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup, 18:47:32 12/12/06 Tue
Hi Christine! I followed the saga of Chris and his job (and his NEW JOB!!! WOOOOOHOOOOO) on the boards at Lallybroch. Sorry I didn't post here, but I haven't checked SW for a bit. *hanging my head in shame* We should think about having another NE gathering this winter. Jeannie was mentioning that when we were chatting this AM and doesn't it sound like a good idea????? -- Betsy, 23:52:21 12/19/06 Tue

AYUP! sounds great! (NT) -- Viive, 18:28:48 12/20/06 Wed

No Christine, ... I am a bad friend. I'm ashamed of myself, .. I have become a hermit! Endless it's doing for or with the girls ... I can not believe I have not seen that baby! Well, once, but quickly. Thank you all for remembering Harry. (NT) -- Melissa, 20:02:10 01/23/07 Tue

update...may you live in interesting times -- Michelle, 22:35:33 12/03/06 Sun
Okay...here's the update...so, having decided to adopt, DH and I go the whole int'l route. .... only to be rejected by a nation to remain nameless (per multiple agencies, I might add)...between my PMDD and my autoimmune, I'm apparently psychologically unstable - no kidding, I married a man with three kids - and physically unable to care for a child. (Tell that to the three whose laundry i'm currently doing). So, having moved from plan A to plan B, we're now on plan C. Ah yes...independent adoption. Domestic...infant... only, in our state, you can't advertise...so we're getting to play the "how do we do this" game...who knew all those yearbooks I sponsored would come in handy as I/we create a dear birthmother profile. My brain is never still.

The boys are very supportive. The eldest, in the throes of his latest setback (long story...picture me in bed with killer headache/virus and spouse calling to tell me he's on his way with same...having been suspended for the remainder of the schoolday) tells me that he's sorry he won't have more influence on his sister - at least then I'd get some help countering the soccer psychos. #3 wants his sister NOW. #2 is pretty noncommittal, but is, apparently, discussing same at school.

Keep us in your thoughts. The whole homestudy process, I am convinced, is designed to weed out the faint at heart!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

(*(*(*(*(MIchelle)*)*)*)*) my heart goes out to you and your family on this journey....all I know is that maybe in some ways it's a blessing in disguise to go the route you're now pursuing. I wish I had some concrete advice to share on the topic but all I have is prayers for you, prayers of joy and hope, that even now, when you and your wee one haven't yet met, your lives are propelling you towards each other, like an unstoppable magnet... (NT) -- with love, Viive, 01:16:16 12/07/06 Thu
Michelle, my thoughts are with you. It looks like a long road ahead of you now, but I'm sure there is a baby destined to be in your care and with your love. (NT) -- Isabelle, 18:52:07 12/12/06 Tue

Lookie what I got in my email this morning!! (Sorry Betsy, ya know I had to share:D!!! -- JeanClaire, 12:48:02 11/29/06 Wed

Ya'll are gorgeous!!! And I must say it is soooooooooooooooo good to 'see' you again!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

BETSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Y'all are looking soooo fab!!!! Please tell Dave he's exactly like I pictured him. Now-can you e-mail me these pics as I'd like to enlarge them, being visually challenged at my very young age!!! (NT) -- Keira, 20:41:21 11/29/06 Wed

I'll try, Keira, if I can remember just how I did it. CRS CRS CRS... (NT) -- Betsy, 22:39:35 11/29/06 Wed
Keira, what's your email addy?? I'll forward to you in case Betsy forgets to email you:)!! I'd play with the pics myself but.....well it'll be next year's holiday by then!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 14:06:24 11/30/06 Thu

Hi Jean Claire, Betsy was able to remember how to send them and I received them this evening when I got home from work. They are even more brilliant now that they are enlarged and more in focus, *VBG*. JeanClaire, can you e-mail me your mailing address? (NT) -- Keira, 22:11:37 11/30/06 Thu

I've seen some of those on myspace. Betsy I told you you are both wonderful on that picture. You are gorgeous but the family picture is amazing, you look all so beautiful and happiness transpire from that image. (NT) -- Isabelle (who hadn't had the time to come back in a while), 20:56:59 12/02/06 Sat
ooooh JC thanks for sharing! Betsy what lovely pictures, such togetherness and joy! and you look MaaahVellouS dahLink..Absolutely maaahvelloussss... (NT) -- Viive, 01:21:31 12/07/06 Thu
Wow Betsy you look so awesome you are just glowing. What a lovely family I sure would love to see you again. (NT) -- Reenie, 15:39:44 12/21/06 Thu

Can you say H O T T I E!!!! wow!! (NT) -- Melissa, 20:03:45 01/23/07 Tue

Happy Thanksgiving to those of us in the USA. And Blessings to us All, where ever we live. -- Betsy, 22:21:17 11/22/06 Wed
I don't tell you all enough how thankful I am that we have come together in friendship. I really miss the activity that was so vibrant here a few years ago. Not that it isn't still wonderful, but we've lost so many in the last few years and I miss them. It does make it all the sweeter savoring those ties that are still strong.

Thank you all for being here at Spirit World. You are so dear to me heart.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Betsy, I hope all our American friends enjoy the holiday and have the opportunity to be thankful. I know that I am thankful for all the wonderful friendships I have made from this board. While we may not talk often, I know we are all together in spirit. Betsy, it's been a difficult year for you but know that we are always here for you. (NT) -- Keira, 08:53:40 11/23/06 Thu
Thanks and blessings to all from me as well. There's still things to be grateful for although we've had some sad news today from both sides of the family. Mom's grand-nephew was found dead in his bed; possible complications due to an accident he was in earlier in Sept. I'm sketchy on those details. And hubby just found out a few days ago that a dear uncle living out of the country has bone cancer. He found out today that he did die early this morning. So of course, that makes him more worried about me. So extra thoughts for the family, thanks. (NT) -- JeanClaire, 21:20:36 11/23/06 Thu

(((((Jeannie)))))) hugs and love to you and yours...what sad news. Despite the sad news, I hope everyone had a blessedThanksgiving in the great USofA! I'm off for a week to Florida to visit a friend, the girlfriend I was going with had to cancel yesterday as her mom had a stroke, so I feel a bit strange going without her..but I think I'll get over it once I'm there...;) *whistling innocently* (NT) -- love to you all, Viive, 17:54:57 11/28/06 Tue

Viive, it was sooo brilliant finally spending some time with you!!!!! I loved seeing your girls and Rob again. Coffee was great, the salad was delicious and the company was the absolute best I could have wished for!!!!! Safe travels to Florida, enjoy the holiday-you deserve it!!!! (NT) -- Keira, 22:41:42 11/28/06 Tue

((((((Keira))))))) it was wonderful to spend time together again, I agree! Now it's 'getting together with old friends'...remember the first time we all met in Boston, how we had to assure our families that we weren't meeting up with internet axe-murderers? hehe...that was one amazingly good time!!! (NT) -- viive...still waiting for the laundry to dry, so I can pack..., 02:58:17 11/29/06 Wed

I was just laughing today about that, Vii!!! I was thinking of David, who was absolutely SURE I was meeting up with Axe murderers (his actual words!!!) as I drove out of the driveway, he ran after me saying "When you get killed, I'll be alone with all these kids and THEN what???? Did you think of THAT???" I still laugh to this day. -- Betsy, 22:45:51 11/29/06 Wed

Happy Anniversary to Betsy and her hubby!! -- JeanClaire, 08:18:15 11/18/06 Sat

Hope they both had a storybook evening last night*wink*

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Awwww...Thanks, JeanClaire! We did indeed have a grand time. Out to dinner then to a concert with a husband-wife team called Castlebay. They sing Scottish/Celtic/Maritime music. Really nice!! Then the story-book ending. *S* Oh, I retuned your call....did you get the message?? (NT) -- Betsy, 23:26:35 11/18/06 Sat

I am sorry I missed you on Friday, got your message but didn't want to interupt your getting ready to go out time. My son was home from school not feeling well but forgot I had to go out later for an orthodontist consult with Lizzy. Glad to hear you had a grand evening. Mingoman was here at the computer with me when I put "party owl" in the search engine to look for a pic and said I had to use this Pooh pic. Cute little guy! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 14:27:54 11/19/06 Sun

HAHAHAHA...what a cutie!!! Party Owl!!! I LOVE Pooh! My grandparents used to put the kids to bed and then sit in front of the fire and read AA Milne aloud to each other and laugh and laugh. I remember as a child thinking that the whole thing sounded pretty silly to me. What's so funny about Pooh??? As an adult, I can understand and just love the thought of the two of them, both well educated and stuffy, sitting there giggling together over Pooh. Thank Mingo for me. He chose well. -- Betsy, 21:50:11 11/22/06 Wed

Well anniversary owl wasn't coming up with anything! Your Pooh story reminds me..." "Pooh, promise you won't forget about me, ever. Not even when I'm a hundred." Pooh thought for a little."How old shall I be then?" "Ninety-nine." Pooh nodded. "I promise," he said. "" (NT) -- JeanClaire, 21:12:10 11/23/06 Thu

something to ponder, from a Garth Brooks song: -- Viive, 16:45:01 11/12/06 Sun
~~Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers~~

You know, I only have one Garth Brooks CD, the old one with 'The Dance' on it, (I LOVE that song, and I always think of Melissa when I listen to it) and yet, every once in a while I find someone quoting amazing sayings from his lyrics...I love this...whether you put "God" or "the Universe" or whatever suits, it's the fact that sometimes we really don't know how some situation will help us, serve us, teach us, deliver us...in the long run...

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

speaking of songs...heee...here's a link to my daughter Tiina's new favourite song, one she sings with her girlfriends in the halls at school..she's a cool kid with a passion for a good hokey song: by Old Crow Medicine Show, click on the central song/video, called Wagon Wheel http://www.crowmedicine.com/audiovideo.html and....DANCE! (NT) -- love, and no more posts from me for now! Viive, 16:52:19 11/12/06 Sun

lalaa, lalaa......so rock me mama like a wagon wheel...rock me mama anyway that you feel, hey mama rock me...rock me mama like the wind and the rain....rock me mama like a south-bound train...heeeeeeeeeeey mama rock me... (NT) -- an echo..., 17:01:14 11/12/06 Sun
Well, it might take awhiiiiiiiiiiillllllllllllllllllllleeeeeeeeeeee to load on dinosaur dialup, but I'll try:D!!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 10:08:44 11/20/06 Mon

Does anyone have any favourite songs to share? Lyrics that have affected you deeply? Words that stay with you, tunes that make you happy? (NT) -- V., humming "red red wine....", 00:56:29 11/13/06 Mon

These past few days I have had a song by Jewel running through my mind. Only Kindness Matters I've had a situation where some floor nurses have been nothing short of mean to one of my students. *Sigh*, why do nurses feel the urge to eat their young? (NT) -- Keira, 10:39:45 11/15/06 Wed

um...can I guess? ...Cos they can't be mean to their patients? .... erm... (NT) -- Viive, comforting you Keira...., 02:05:47 11/17/06 Fri
Oh, Keira! How I hate it when nurses do this! I don't know why... but it's destructive and mean-spirited. I try really hard to make sure this doesn't happen on my shifts. New nurses need all the encouragement we can dish out. -- Betsy, 23:31:58 11/18/06 Sat
I don't know about nurses specifically but I have always wondered why woman especially are mean to each other when there is also mention of a big sisterhood. My experience with mean spirited woman is their lack of self esteem. And that is their problem not mine. If there is one thing that I can teach my daughter as she goes thru these middle school years into high school than I think that would be it. Any time somebody has been mean to her, if she can realize it has to do with them not her. Hard sometimes in the moment but hopefully can help her deal with the mean girls and cliques in general. (NT) -- JeanClaire, 10:15:43 11/20/06 Mon

Vii, I have to think about this. There are so many.... I can say that one song that has gotten me through many rough spots is Let it Be, by The Beetles. There are many moe, but I'll have to filter out all the fluff and pick the real meaty ones... -- Betsy, 23:40:53 11/18/06 Sat
Long winded inside>>>>> -- JeanClaire, 10:30:26 11/20/06 Mon

Isn't it odd, and wonderful, that we often hear just what we need, when we need it? And I think you're hubby is right...you need to make a list of people who he wouldn't think of calling ICE... Like Lallybroch and here. I've left a list with my kids. David would probably not do it because he'd just intend to and never get around to it. (NT) -- Betsy, 21:42:08 11/22/06 Wed

You could put lots by Garth..."Unanswered Prayers," "It's Your Song," "If Tomorrow Never Comes," I've got Double Live album on now. (NT) -- JC*, 13:27:11 11/20/06 Mon

I was remembering today when Hal was about 10 or 11...he called the local radio station and had them dedicate a song to me....Fat Bottom Girls, by Queen. I was mortified...and explained to him that it was sort of mean of him to dedicate that particular song to me...and he said "But Mama...listen to the words....Fat Bottom Girl, you make my rockin' world go round. And Mama, you DO make my rockin' world go round. I immediatly started to cry and apologized to him for speaking before I knew the whole story. And it is now one of my all time favorite songs. Everytime it is on the radio, my daughters and I sing it as loudly as we can, and if we're not in the car, we dance. Tirzah had it played at her wedding reception just so her sisters and I could dance to it!!! -- Betsy, 21:58:11 11/22/06 Wed

Hey Betsy, you do make my rockin' world go round! {{{{{hugs}}}}} I'd dance and sing any time with you;) (NT) -- JeanClaire, 21:23:28 11/23/06 Thu

Todays song: "You're Still You" by Josh Groban >>>>> -- JeanClaire, 11:51:24 11/25/06 Sat

"The Secret" -- Viive, 09:47:46 11/11/06 Sat
Have you seen the movie The Secret? Larry King did a special last week and will be doing another one this week, interviewing people from the movie. It has had a huge impact.
The movie can be watched on the internet for $5 I believe, if you google 'the Secret' or..there's a link for now, for free, which someone passed on to me:
You can watch The Secret FREE on this link for a limited time.
Please turn on the sound on your computer and
copy and paste this link into your Internet Explorer browser
http://www.thelastoutpost.com/site/1235/default.aspx
enjoy! it just might change your life! (sorry I don't have time to do the linky stuff myself here just now, wanted to share the site)
I'll post 100 quotes from the movie inside, in my reply...
keep manifesting!

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

hehe, it linked anyway! come inside for 100 quotes from the movie, universal truths:>>>> -- V. again, 09:49:30 11/11/06 Sat

this site now only has excerpts, but it's SO worth watching! (The Secret of attraction) (NT) -- v, 09:53:17 11/11/06 Sat
something from the 'hidden' list above, and something I also teach my Integrated Energy Therapy clients to do: Create a Vision Board .. pictures of what you want to attract .. every day look at it and get into the feeling state of already having acquired these wants (NT) -- V..playing alone...la..laaa, la laaa..., 16:23:33 11/12/06 Sun

(I posted an update on Peter under a post from Betsy below) (NT) -- v., 09:51:02 11/11/06 Sat

a quickie.... -- JeanClaire, 10:21:45 11/02/06 Thu
Well, my blood test results are in from the dr. Negative on the 4 strains of lyme they tested. So checking in with the dr on what's next cuz I am still limping and running a low grade fever. I'll keep ya posted.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

That's quite a puzzle, eh? Have they looked a Rheumatoid arthritis????? Not that you want THAT, but at least you'd know what to do next. *S* Thinking of you and sending you non-limping energy. (NT) -- Betsy, 11:29:17 11/02/06 Thu

I am off to the orthopedist tomorrow at 11:30 so I'll keep ya posted! (NT) -- JC*, 11:45:57 11/02/06 Thu

Hey Betsy, I was going to suggest and ESR and CRP to rule out any inflammatory pocess that might be happening. (NT) -- Keira, 13:25:59 11/03/06 Fri
anymore results Jeannie? How are you feeling? sending you much love and light... (NT) -- viive, 15:12:43 11/12/06 Sun

and you too Isabelle....I hope you're feeling better, that the recovery has gone well for you!!! (NT) -- Viive, 15:13:54 11/12/06 Sun
Well, I have been walking better but still stiff; it's a dull ache most of the time moments of burning/shooting. Aleve-ing morning/evening. Fever's still there. I've stopped taking all the time, I don't want to drive myself more crazy! Chills, just tired. So I am finally going back to see the other dr in family practice at 1:30 to ask what else they can test me for. I'd rather have a nap. Hubby's a bit annoyed with me since I usually don't complain and answer fine when he asks me "How are you?" I'm just not a complainer which is also what I will mention to the dr. I never come in so if I am there 2 times in a month there really ought to be something wrong!! (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 10:24:17 11/16/06 Thu

(((((((((((JEANNIE)))))))))It reminds me a lot of when I had juvenile rheumatoid arthritis...I wouldn't wish that pain on anyone!! .I found for myself that not eating red meats and anything in the 'deadly nightshade' family, helped me keep it under control.....(that was peppers, potatoes, tomatoes...)...I really really hope you find out what the cause is so you can move forward better with dealing with it...and I just hope most of all that it goes AWAY for you! Got to get the doctors taking you seriously, I've noticed that tears work....pathetic as that is, the wailers and criers seem to get dealt with more seriously...anyway, wishing you a quick diagnosis and a great recovery! (NT) -- Viive, 11:36:48 11/17/06 Fri

Ok, saw the family dr. that I like yesterday. I've also been feeling kinda breathless in the past month and tend to asthma symptoms in the fall. Haven't been wheezing(other than the feeling breathless) and definitely not coughing. So he did listen to the lungs and they are starting to fill up. He wants to re-do the lyme tests. My uric acid level was low which would indicate gout so doing a wider inflammatory screening. He did give me a double round of zithromax cuz I am clearly not feeling well, invo...something or other---an anti-inflmatory and my usual fall advair inhaler. No need to cry, I was very breathless yesterday with quiet voice(ok, quieter than usual) and very tired. I already have an appointment for a re-check in 2 weeks. (NT) -- JeanClaire, 16:13:37 11/17/06 Fri

Thoughts please -- Michelle, 21:56:48 10/27/06 Fri
Hello dear friends. I always tell my students that great literature is full of angst because that's the only time humanity stops to get introspective and write! I'm just as bad, since I lurk a lot, but only manage (selfishly) to post when I need to feel your support...so here's the latest in the saga of us..

Last week, I got to be the parent who delivered a short sharp reality check to stepson #1...that he might not be readmitted to the school where we work and where his brothers are enrolled. Selfishly, although I would NEVER tell him this, it would be better for the four of us if he weren't because we all need a space where Asperger doesn't run our lives. He worked his way through the frustration - and told me he loved me at the end of the conversation - but is still not a happy boy...really is bored in the public school that can provide him with the structure and support services he needs. So...wishes for what's best for him - even if it isn't best for us.

Stepson #2 is dealing with a real adolescent sense of entitlement. Can't grasp the fact that when dad needs radiator hoses and michelle needs tires, the end of the month is NOT the time to want to go out with your buddies. Particularly buddies who think nothing of dropping over $20/kid on dinner and a movie...thoughts for him. He's having a very hard time being the child of teachers.

And, finally, the biggie. DH and I are weighing the possiblity of becoming parents to a child of our own. Kicker is...for a number of reasons, pregancy and I might not get along at all well. (Okay...going pre-eclamptic is the LEAST of my worries) So, we are in the process of deciding whether to risk it, or to adopt. I don't need to be pregnant to be someone's mom...and while I am, in all practical senses of the word, "mom" to the boys, they have a mother and she loves them as much as they love her. So...I'm not, really, a mom...and being a mom is something I know I need to be.

Keep us all in your prayers. It's an interesting process, to say the least.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Hi Michelle, glad to hear from you-and it's okay to lurk and come out now and again. Come on inside...I'm gonna go long. -- Keira, 11:52:02 10/30/06 Mon

going longer -- Michelle, 21:58:05 10/30/06 Mon

I'm listening, late as it is! and I KNOW that a good Single Malt will always do the trick for me! Michelle I'm thinking of you, sending you loving vibes. None of this is easy, but it sure sounds like you're an incredible second mother to these kids! I hope this night remains uneventful. I have a friend who was married for almost 28 years to someone with a mild and previously undiagnosed form of Aspergers....(she doesn't drink much but her medicine of choice was always a good scotch too! )...as far as the pregnancy>>>(come inside) -- Viive, the late night Halloween decorator!, 01:58:57 10/31/06 Tue

Aww Michelle, sending hugs this way. It's what I do best. And passing along something to make you smile whilst drinking that scotch....Click Here for Scotch (NT) -- JeanClaire*, 11:31:21 10/31/06 Tue

Viive, just tagging back on to say that I'll be in TO on Thursday for grad ceremonies. They are being held in the mrong so we'll hang around for lunch and a bit. Are you downtown at all-can we meet for coffee? Although I might be pressed for time in the morning, the afternoon might be a bit looser. (NT) -- Keira, 08:07:04 10/31/06 Tue

Well, I can spell morning-not sure why my fingers didn't follow my brain!! (NT) -- Keira, 08:08:24 10/31/06 Tue

ooh Keira, that would be wonderful! I'll be around St.Clair and Yonge, working but I can take off when you have time...I'll try to get a hold of you tonight! (NT) -- Viive, 08:56:04 10/31/06 Tue

and...define grad ceremonies? I'm presuming yours? that is so great! (NT) -- V again, 08:57:13 10/31/06 Tue

((((((((((KEIRA)))))))))) sorry we didn't connect, did you get my email with my numbers? AND are you at the One of a Kind Show? Maarika's working there on weekends... (NT) -- V., 17:13:12 11/12/06 Sun

hehe, like the colors? The green is called 'beer' and the red is called 'tomato'...I think Antje discovered those... (NT) -- v, 01:44:57 11/14/06 Tue

beer? tomato? Sounds like a night o' pizza (NT) -- Michelle, 20:52:19 11/14/06 Tue

ACCCCHHHHHH!!!!!! Keira! You're graduating!!! Congratulations, Woman!!! WOOOOOHOOOOOOO to YOUUUUUUUU!!!!!! (NT) -- Betsy, 14:31:34 10/31/06 Tue

Ah, thank you so much guys!!!!! Yes, it is my convocation. I am finished my BScN and am just looking into starting a Masters. Other news is....I was just informed today that I was the successful applicant for the peds diabetic nurse clinician position!!!!!! It was a long process between appyling and two interviews and a teaching session etc...but it is done and the committee have obviously made the right decision, lol. V, can you e-mail me? We are staying at the Best Western tomorrow night. I'll let you know the details. Michelle, still sending those hugs your way. (NT) -- Keira, 22:48:54 10/31/06 Tue

Have a wonderful morning Keira! I'm so thrilled for you!!! I hope you got my email! (NT) -- viive, 22:27:26 11/01/06 Wed
Congratulations oh great graduate... (NT) -- Michelle, 22:43:24 11/01/06 Wed

Oh, Michelle!!! (((Hugs))) to you, Dear One. We've (DH, DC...that's Dear Children... and I) have all survived those dreaded Teen years so far. I know oh so very well all the heart break, fear, fury and happiness that can and does happen. *sigh* A thought to hold onto...This too shall pass. Teens are just so passionate about everything, especially the not-so-great stuff. Hang in there. This too shall pass. It is my mantra. That, and the notion that no matter WHAT is happening to us at the time, there is so much worse it could be. more>>>>> -- Betsy, 14:27:26 10/31/06 Tue

Hiya Michelle, how's it going on the home front? Thinking of you....*hugs* (NT) -- V., 14:25:36 11/17/06 Fri

Heya--it's me! -- JeanClaire, 13:30:17 10/26/06 Thu
Um, Betsy, Thursday wisdom--I'm askeered of the dark!!!

Hello everyone, I was blessed yesterday with a phone call from Betsy, that was the absolute bestest phone hug. Christine gives good phone hug too. I've also caught Keira once or twice on instant messanger too urging me to come post so finally here I am. I don't know why it should be so hard to come back and start talking... you aren't new friends but familiar old ones; shyness creeping back, who knows.

Right now I am trying to rest. Last week my ankle started feeling stiff and sore and I've been limping around. Very strange as I didn't sprain it, no other recent injuries and it's not swollen. So I heat/ice as much as I can along with taking anti-inflamitory for pain. The dr. is checking my blood for a bunch of stuff, lyme first since I was running a low grade fever last week. I'll keep you posted.

My kids are now 11 and 8. I am still co-leading my DD's scout troop; they are now in their 3rd year of juniors so we bridge to cadettes at the end of this year. We will be going to Salem, MA on Saturday so I will try to hobble around and of course since I signed up for the trip it will definitely rain. (I see there's an 80% chance of rain). One service project the scouts did this year was sewing small pillows for the breast cancer patients at our local hospital. Hubby is taking the Cub Scout den over for the little man.

Doing the usual taxi mom thing: soccer practice, skating lessons and gymnastics. Another school year with the same old issues. Frustrating as a mom, but that discussion could take up half the board!!!

Over the summer read a couple of great books: a book club read, Blessed Are the Cheesemakes by Sarah-Kate Lynch and A Year By the Sea by Joan Anderson. I am on the waiting list for another one by her titled--A Weekend to Change Your Life : Find Your Authentic Self After a Lifetime of Being All Things to All People. I'd love a weekend by the sea!

I did spend a weekend with my daughter in September. Her summer camp has a mother and daugher weekend so we drove up. This girls camp isn't too far away from us but far enough away from everything. We had a great bonfire on the beach at night, making smores and singing. Plus there were more stars in the sky than I've ever seen. The best memory from that weekend is from the bonfire. Lizzy never cries for sentimental reasons like her ol' mom except at the closing friendship song I turned to look at her getting quite choked up over this song about friendships and stars in the sky. I keep meaning to email camp and have someone email the verse. She could add it to her camp scrapbook.

Just cuz I haven't been here doesn't mean you haven't been thought of!! I'm not gonna mention everyone cuz I know I'll forget somebody.

Oh, so, if you click on my voy head you can see my profile and there's a pic posted of me in all my gorgeousness!!

And to leave you with a quote from Joan Anderson...
" We are as unfinished as the shoreline along of the beach, meant to transcend ourselves again and again. "

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

Inside for a couple of family pics..... -- JeanClaire, 13:36:07 10/26/06 Thu

((((((((((JeanClaire)))))))))hi! it's so great to 'hear' your voice here again! I was 'willing' you back! It sure sounds like you're busy...I love the Halloween picture! What will they be this year? (NT) -- Viive, 03:17:52 10/27/06 Fri

Ok, when I write life out in words it sounds busy but not really! Last weekend I took the kids out to buy costumes cuz I knew I just couldn't make them this year. Mingo ended up being a plain ol' pirate; not Capt Jack--too much $$. He wanted to be Luke Skywalker but the store only had Anakin, even tho later he said he could've used it and changed the light saber??? He definitely has The Force and doesn't want to be part of the Dark Side!! Lizzy on the other hand, picked out a black/red velveteen vampiress dress. She was also looking at a black faery but figured the dress would be warmer. Looks to be a cold night this year. I will take pics; don't know how long it will take me to actually post them!! (NT) -- JeanClaire, 09:26:26 10/27/06 Fri

Inside for Halloween '03 when she was a colonial girl(i sewed that one) and he was a spykid. -- JeanClaire, 10:05:33 10/27/06 Fri

It was just wonderful hearing your voice again, Jeannie. And the pics are GREAT!!! Your kids are growing so big!! And the pic of you is as beautiful as I remember you to be. ((((((JeanClaire))))) (NT) -- Betsy, 09:23:40 10/27/06 Fri
take care of your ankle Jeannie!!..., sending you a ray of healing energy!... and I just love those Halloween costumes! My daughter wants to be an 80's aerobics chick for a dance tonight...eeks. I have to admit I still HAD my legwarmers and one of those...erm, yeah, outfits ...*blush* um, was that SO long ago? (NT) -- viive, 18:03:41 10/27/06 Fri
Wow...they're so big!!! Welcome back JeanClaire, and stay off that ankle (NT) -- Michelle, 21:43:01 10/27/06 Fri

Wednesday Wisdom -- Betsy, 15:03:32 10/25/06 Wed
"When you come to the edge of all the light you know and are about to step off into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing one of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly."
Author Unknown

I love this quote.

Vii...how's Peter???

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

hi! It's so late at night, I couldn't sleep...just checking in here! FINALLY good news on Peter, I went to work on him and visit yesterday and he's finally OUT of ICU (he was in isolation for over a week too)...suddenly he is in 'progressive weaning' and in one day he was able to get rid of almost all his tubes (he's had them for EVERYthing...and last time I saw him a few days earlier he had no voice as the trach tube wasn't in)...anyway...his intravenous was removed and he was told he can eat practically anything. This is HUGE! His tumours should have shrunk more than they have, so another five days of chemo coming up, but he's one of the absolutely strongest men I know, with a big heart and a great sense of humour. He's asked me to thank everyone who's been sending him healing prayers and energy. The staff are blown away by his progress over the last few days. >>>>>inside for a pic of him -- Viive (I LOVE that quote too! I was thinking of it this afternoon myself, nice to see it here!), 03:14:21 10/27/06 Fri

I just want to jump into that picture and hug him silly. What a wonderful soul!!!!! So so so glad he's on the upswing. I continue to send Reiki and prayers daily. Give him my best (and a hug for good measure). (NT) -- Betsy, 09:19:23 10/27/06 Fri

thank you Betsy!! I'm going to buy him a rockstar wig or a mullet wig (saw Halloween ones in the drugstore) he decided it was a good plan to freak out his visitors on Halloween!! *giggles* $6.99 head of OH SO STYLISH hair! His big motivation is that his younger son turns 7 tomorrow, so his wife is bringing the boys to have a family birthday on Sunday at the hospital, they were hiding his gifts there in his closet. (NT) -- V., 17:50:14 10/27/06 Fri

It's Monday night, and Peter started round two of five days of chemotherapy today. He is SO grateful and deeply touched by all the prayers and reiki being sent to him by people he's never even met. He especially loved your hug that I passed on Saturday night, Betsy! Anyway I'd appreciate additional prayers for him this week, as he faces this next round. His body DID respond to the first set of Chemo, though the process almost did him in at times. He's so looking forward to the tumours shrinking more so that his diaphragm can start working on it's own again, this would be a BIG thing! And of course, hoping for the cancer to simply disappear! thank you so much for any and all loving thoughts coming his way! (yesterday his wife and two little boys had the 7 year old's birthday party in the hospital and dad was able to eat some cake with them!) (NT) -- Viive, 02:06:40 10/31/06 Tue

More on the way, Vii. Tell Peter I'm working hard for him here in Maine. I have a very upbeat feel about him. His spirit is so strong! (NT) -- Betsy, 14:40:33 10/31/06 Tue

Continuing with positive vibes!!!!!! I pray that the cancer goes into remission and then hopefully does disappear!!!! Viive, you are a good friend to allow us to send all these positve thoughts towards Peter-thank you for the opportunity, my friend. (NT) -- Keira, 22:53:30 10/31/06 Tue

BIG NEWS! and a BIG THANK YOU from Peter and his family....he's able to breathe on his own now, and he's going home on Saturday. He'll continue the chemo but at least he can sleep at home and be with his family. From where he was at a few weeks ago this is amazing news! anyway, I'm off to work, and hoping to see Keira after her ceremonies today!! (NT) -- Viive, 09:28:41 11/02/06 Thu

Peter went back to hospital last night with a 104F/40C fever, he's been doing really well at home until this, I was invited over for this evening, not sure what is going on, he's had so many tubes in him that the sites could get infected, I'm guessing..among other things. ....anyway, I hope you are all doing well, and thank you thank you thank you for all the love and light and prayers and energy from Peter and his wife. (NT) -- Viive, 09:41:56 11/11/06 Sat

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend to all the Canadians here! -- Viive, 23:28:09 10/05/06 Thu
Hi everyone! In Canada this is a really special weekend, starting with a spectacular full moon tomorrow night. This is the weekend of giving Thanks for the fall harvest. Many people drive through the countryside to revel in the beauty of the fall colours; trees painted in vivid reds, oranges, yellows, against a bright blue sky...
Many gather with family or loved ones to share Thanksgiving dinner, ... turkey being the main attraction.
(I wonder why Thanksgiving is so much later in the season in the U.S.? I'm sure if I googled it I'd find a few answers...)
In my life my daughter Tiina has just had her appendix out this week, very unexpectedly of course, and I am holding a very very dear friend in prayer and healing Love and Light, he went from seeming totally healthy less than two weeks ago to not being able to breathe at all, he has an agressive form of germ cell cancer which has spread into his lymph nodes and other areas. He is a very loving and warm person, they have two little boys who so very much need their daddy. It was only a few weeks ago that I sat up late with them at their cottage talking and watching the bats swoop over the lake..so hard to believe. So real.

Anyway I am thinking of you all with love.
I'd so appreciate prayers of love and healing for Peter and his family, and for my Tiina.
Sending out prayers to each of you and your loved ones..
and hugs to you all.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

This week's Full Moon is known in the northern half of the world as the Harvest Moon. Its name is derived from the fact that it rises above the horizon faster than usual ... providing farmers with a period of bright moonlight at the end of the day. This year, the Harvest Moon falls in the passionate and bold sign of Aries -- inspiring us to take action and follow our desires. Aries -- almost like a child -- has a tendency to be self-focused and can miss perceiving the needs of others. Impulsive and spontaneous, Aries' "go for it" attitude comes in handy when pursuing a prized goal ... but in close relationships, there's a risk of accidentally bruising a loved one's feelings.As this particular big moon fills out the night sky, it's a good time to contemplate your close connections. How successful are you in relationships? Do you sometimes overlook your partner's needs in order to follow your own desires .. or act on your own behalf without giving equal consideration to the relationship? (NT) -- from Tarot.com, 00:13:22 10/06/06 Fri
A Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to all my Canadian Loved Ones. And, Vii, I will hold Tiina close in prayer, and Peter I will carry tenderly in my heart. (((((Peter))))) and (((((((Family)))))). May his journey be a blessing, wherever it leads. May he and his family find the Peace that is Love from our Creator. Do you think he would accept Reiki if I sent him some? And Tiina? May I send her Reiki as well???? (NT) -- Betsy, 19:08:27 10/06/06 Fri

Thank you SO much Betsy! I know both would be very grateful for reiki. Tiina is doing well, but the laperoscopic surgery really bruised up her insides, she's still in pain. I've been working on her too. .....as for Peter, I've been visiting him to do IET (integrated energy therapy) on him, and he's told me that he really feels and appreciates it. He is very open to distance work and is blown away by all the unconditional love coming his way, he knows that love energy heals, and that worry is not helpful...(he's in ICU, they're trying to get him breathing as something is pressing on the nerve to his diaphragm, he's in intensive chemo as it's 'germ cell' cancer which responds well, usually to chemo)..he has been feeling panicked, having to use his neck and shoulder muscles to get his diaphragm to move has been so straining and painful to watch.. anyway, he is a strong, loving and positive person. I know that wherever his path leads, he will feel the Love that is the essence of All. (NT) -- v, 23:13:47 10/06/06 Fri

It's been a very hectic and busy day here, Vii, but I will find time tonight to be quiet and gather energies to send. Hmmmmm.....I wonder if we could coordinate our efforts? While you work on Peter there, I can be here sending Reiki????? And how is your DD? It does take a bit to heal, but she will be fine very quickly. (NT) -- Betsy, 18:23:39 10/08/06 Sun

Hi Betsy, I'll check in here, leave me a time that works for you, and I'll work from here at the same time. Tiina is healing well, though she's been nauseous for the past three days, and headachy. Might be that she's 'coming down' off the cocktails they gave her for pain ;) She says thanks, by the way! I was just up north closing up Peter's family's cottage as it's something I could do to help. What a glorious fall weekend we're having, clear skies, crisp weather, great colours! The moon has been spectacular! I thought about it shining down on all of us wherever we are, last night. It really is a small world after all! Our energies wrap around it in a nanu second! (NT) -- Viive, 19:21:17 10/08/06 Sun
Hi again ((((((Betsy))))))....I'm going to do some distance work on Peter now at 11:05pm, and I'll leave a note when I go to see him again to work on him in person. I hope you get some rest tonight too, hectic days need sleep-filled nights! ;) (NT) -- Viive, 23:00:24 10/08/06 Sun

Viiva, I will be working on Peter tonight about 10:00 PM. I'll send to Peter for about 30 minutes, then I'll send to Tiina. The past couple of days has been taken up with family stuff. Carlah surprised us Sat. night and came home from Virginia for a couple of days. We took her to the airport last evening. She's returning to Va. then leaving for Japan for TWO YEARS!!!! Needless to say, I have been a puddle of tears. I'm torn by such mixed emotions. Proud of her for taking charge of her life, scared to death that she will be safe, heart broken that she is going to be gone so long, let alone the feelings of dicotomy of having a daughter in the military when I have always been such a Peace Activist. But we did raise her to think for herself.....and she has. ANYWAY, tonight at 10:00. (NT) -- Betsy, 13:56:53 10/10/06 Tue

oh (((((Betsy)))))) thinking of you. This motherhood thing sure didn't come with any 'How To' manuals or warning signs about our hearts. Japan...wow. I hope she gets to come home for a visit during those two years.. What a year 2006 has been for you, but how wonderful indeed to know that your child is taking her own steps, thinking for herself....and speaking of children leads me to your other ones.....when is the first grandbaby due? (NT) -- Viive, 17:04:12 10/10/06 Tue

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends. Today is Columbus day here but with the kids in school, it just felt like a normal day. Well my Savannah turned 12 today the 9th,so for us it was a festive day 'g'. Viive, all my good vibes to Tiina, tell her that we all send her a big hug. For your friend, it is so sad, so definitely a lot of positive vibes towards him and his family. We tend to take life for granted when we are suddenly reminded so tragically how fragile it is. (NT) -- Isabelle, 19:53:22 10/09/06 Mon

And how are YOU healing, Isabelle??? I've been thinking of you. (NT) -- Betsy, 21:52:04 10/09/06 Mon

Hi Betsy, thank you. I'm doing good but sloowly. The scars still hurt when I move around. Driving is painful but with a pillow between my chest and the belt, it works. Not fun whenI have to twist in my seat to go backwards. It will be 4 weeks on wed. and for the past couple of days, the pain got really bad and the swelling too. Well, true I might do a little too much at times, but I also realized that I was getting to my first period since surgery, and boy did it hurt in my breast! The pain is less as I'm starting now. All in all, this is the best thing I ever did (besides my kids 'g') (NT) -- Isabelle, 07:59:34 10/10/06 Tue

(((((((Isabelle))))))) Can I add you to the list for energy work tonight? And Betsy, I'll be doing the same tonight at 10, 'feel you' later! (NT) -- love, Viive, 15:33:02 10/10/06 Tue

I might be late reading this, but YES Viive, I can take any positive vibes sent my way, although I think your friend needs it more, but thank you to add me, it's really nice. (NT) -- Isabelle, 08:57:55 10/11/06 Wed

never too late ;) keep healing Isabelle! There's no shortage of love energy (NT) -- viive, 09:39:04 10/11/06 Wed

I'm so sorry that I am coming to the party late!!!! Viive, healing prayers to both Tiina and Peter. By this time, Tiina is probably well on the road to recovery. This must have brought back memories of Rob's experience. I pray that Peter will find some healing. Will they offer him treatment? Prayers that his pain is not great. Isabelle-more healing vibes headed your way!!!!! Take it easy and take care of yourself!!!! (((Betsy)))), I'm sure your heart is heavy saying goodbye to Carlah. She will be safe. Strength to you and Dave during this time. (NT) -- Keira, 21:46:41 10/12/06 Thu

hi ((((Keira))))...thanks everyone for the prayers and healing energy. Tiina's recovering well, though her workload at school and all she has missed is bogging her down a bit...this will pass. Peter had a trachiotomy last night to ease his breathing as he's still labouring with it. He is a strong person in many ways; I know he is very grateful for all the prayers. They gave him five days of chemo, believing that this type of cancer responds to radical chemo...he just needs to get his breathing happening so that he can start to heal. His little boys are missing daddy so much; hopefully they'll be able to see him in a few days. This is a man with a huge capacity for love, and he understands how our bodies follow our positive thoughts and words...which is so wonderful to see. (NT) -- love, Viive, 00:31:32 10/13/06 Fri

I ended up working every night last week. I didn't ahve the extended time I had hoped to have to send Reiki, but I did send bits and pieces every day. How are Tiina and Peter doing??? I am still sending energy and will continue to for as long as you think it is needed. My sense is that you DD is doing ok, school work will get caught up. Peter still has a long road ahead. I don't feel a relief in his breathing, but that can just be my scattered energy. Do you know if they have given him some lorazepam? Just a small amount might be helpful if he is still finding breathing a struggle. It will relax him and allow his diaphram to work a bit easier. At least that is what we do here.... (NT) -- Betsy, 16:17:45 10/16/06 Mon

Abundance thought for the day... -- Viive, 17:33:18 09/16/06 Sat
With positive thinking, we
believe that our thoughts
are true.

Power thinking recognizes that
nothing has meaning except
for the meaning we give it.

And since we're making up a
story anyway, we might as well
make up one that supports us.

[ Post a Reply to this Message ][Edit]

Replies:

oh..from 'Secrets of the Millionaire Mind' cards by T.Harv Ecker (NT) -- V., 17:36:37 09/16/06 Sat
I've started to post to this several times and haven't done it. I love this quote, Viiva. We surely are the masters of our own minds, eh? We can choose who and what we will be. Most of the time. It throws me for a loop every time something gets in the way of this (like grief, biology, mental illness, emotional illness). But I definitely agree that we make our own stories and then live them. Why not make it good???? (NT) -- Betsy, 12:18:31 09/19/06 Tue
Haha, I like this part: And since we're making up a story.... *G*. Right. That's so true. Betsy, I think illness and all the "bad" stuff is part of our own "making" too. We just haven't understood yet how to "create" only the fun things. ;) (NT) -- Martina, 09:17:35 09/29/06 Fri

[ VoyUser Login ] Not required to post.
Post a new public message:
* Notice: Posting problems? [ Click here ]
* HTML allowed in marked fields.
* Message subject (required):

* Name (required):

Expression ^{(Optional mood/title along with your name) Examples: (happy, sad, The Joyful, etc.) help)}

E-mail address (optional):

* Type your message here:

Choose Message Icon: [ View Emoticons ]

Notice: Copies of your message may remain on this and other systems on internet. Please be respectful.

Forum timezone: GMT-5
VF Version: 2.94, ConfDB:
Before posting please read our privacy policy.
VoyForums^(tm) is a Free Service from Voyager Info-Systems.
Copyright © 1998-2008 Voyager Info-Systems. All Rights Reserved.