tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post6372755755700533954..comments2023-05-16T17:11:21.511-07:00Comments on Dreams at Stake: Small Moments of GraceLaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01688914443102913569noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-78216596407347491062011-08-21T06:08:58.122-07:002011-08-21T06:08:58.122-07:00You are all too sweet! Thank you for all the beau...You are all too sweet! Thank you for all the beautiful and kind comments, as always.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688914443102913569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-44642664318869389912011-08-15T12:22:38.674-07:002011-08-15T12:22:38.674-07:00Beautiful!
You are a source of inspiration and ho...Beautiful! <br />You are a source of inspiration and hope to all of us, Laurel. Looking forward to your next post.<br />FatimaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-32443075812017313562011-08-13T12:53:42.082-07:002011-08-13T12:53:42.082-07:00Oh extraordinary (((Laurel)))
You do make su...Oh extraordinary (((Laurel)))<br /><br /> You do make such a difference in people's lives, including mine! You are a treasure on earth. Your very essence permeates out and brings blessings, love, and healing to the world!<br /><br /> And plants obviously love you! That is more than I can say for myself!!<br /><br /> JudyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-65557304004458355682011-07-29T10:07:17.184-07:002011-07-29T10:07:17.184-07:00Laurel, I came across your Blog after seeing the b...Laurel, I came across your Blog after seeing the beautiful award you just received. I read your story, and of course began to tear up, then I realized that's not what someone like you would want. Without meeting you, just reading your beautiful blog, your gorgeous photos, and your story about your illness, I realized you are probably one of the most full of life young women, I've ever heard of. You are such an inspiration of each one of us, no matter what life has dealt us, we could all learn from you and your beautiful spirit. As I was feeling a little down today about some personal issues with me, after reading your story, I felt very foolish and ashamed. My prayers and hope for you and that a cure is found, and found soon. You my new friend, are one very special human being, and I have totally enjoyed reading your Blog and looking at your beautiful pictures. <br /><br />God Bless You.<br /><br />Joni <br />Desert DreamingDesert Dreaminghttp://desertpassion.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-40969133614942250662011-07-28T22:10:55.098-07:002011-07-28T22:10:55.098-07:00hi laurel
i've passed on an award to you : ) v...hi laurel<br />i've passed on an award to you : ) visit my blog when you can to see.<br />cheryl xxbeachcomberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05972292570906543048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-41265963697603212302011-07-25T08:54:42.394-07:002011-07-25T08:54:42.394-07:00Beautifully written and beautifully shared!
What ...Beautifully written and beautifully shared!<br /><br />What treasures we are privy to in the midst of such terrible isolation. May healing be yours, but the knowledge of such treasures never be lost. <br /><br />Thank you for giving me what I needed today - far more than I can express.<br /><br />Peace.hiddenliveshttp://mycfslife.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-63142137957197630952011-07-08T14:13:35.661-07:002011-07-08T14:13:35.661-07:00Laurel, thank you so much for documenting that lov...Laurel, thank you so much for documenting that love endures and there's much to live for despite this illness.Claire L. Prideauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10840060684831792099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-55971882943915649442011-07-05T18:02:06.519-07:002011-07-05T18:02:06.519-07:00Such a beautifully written post. I can relate to s...Such a beautifully written post. I can relate to so much to needing to find those little moments to be grateful for (I have CRPS). The last few days have been particularly tough, this post just helped to remind me to get my focus back on track before down days turn into depression - Thank You. I am terribly sorry to read that you're experiencing new medical problems. Wishing you much strength xxHayley Cafarellahttp://rellacafa.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-5998151483059140752011-07-05T06:39:47.330-07:002011-07-05T06:39:47.330-07:00Just wondering what state you live in its really p...Just wondering what state you live in its really pretty? If you can divulge without violating your privacy.<br /><br />I too enjoy window watching. I used to live out West which I enjoyed much more than the bustling smoggy East Coast where I live now. Someday I will be able to move back to a pretty mountainous area and I will be able to window watch there too.<br /><br />thanks for sharing your story and helping to brighten other people's day too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-25625179518255422922011-07-04T20:16:57.719-07:002011-07-04T20:16:57.719-07:00When I last commented I totally forgot to say I th...When I last commented I totally forgot to say I thought Jim's gift was soooooooo romantic. He is quite the guy! Lucky You!<br /><br />I'm so glad you both found each other, Laurel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-86910790012635739072011-07-03T23:46:34.353-07:002011-07-03T23:46:34.353-07:00Laurel,
It's always an encouragement to rea...Laurel,<br /> It's always an encouragement to read your blog... thank you for spending the time and energy to post when you can...Nonnahttp://neuropoet3.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-85952454777349365812011-07-03T14:14:35.444-07:002011-07-03T14:14:35.444-07:00Thank you for the pictures and words Laurel. As I ...Thank you for the pictures and words Laurel. As I find my own circumstances dramatically improving in ways I hardly dared to believe could really happen, I sincerely hope you will find the same. <br /><br />Hold on tight to that light which fills each of your posts and hold on tight to those who love you, and you'll have a treasure many seek their whole lives and never find. These illnesses are so crazy like that - we lose so much, but if we look hard enough there is much to be found which many never see. <br /><br />Big, gentle hugs - Lisa :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-8581263159633029642011-07-03T06:34:36.262-07:002011-07-03T06:34:36.262-07:00Thank you Laurel for sharing a bit of your life. S...Thank you Laurel for sharing a bit of your life. Shared on Facebook!<br /><br />Mike TurrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-82662676252002926702011-07-03T03:10:53.132-07:002011-07-03T03:10:53.132-07:00Laurel,
Thanks so much for your perseverence, you...Laurel, <br />Thanks so much for your perseverence, your courage and your wonderful approach to a very devastating illness. I've been very blessed by your words and perspective on your life.<br /><br />I'm so glad that you have a window that brings the outdoors to you, and how wonderful that you've managed to capture a menagarie of critters on your camera.<br /><br />with hugs and love, Snez :)Sneznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-65309306872533559692011-07-03T01:56:11.093-07:002011-07-03T01:56:11.093-07:00Dear Laurel, thank you for the profound wisdom. I&...Dear Laurel, thank you for the profound wisdom. I'v learned to live with the restrictions for the last eleven years of my live. Trying to live life at my fullest, even when it meant that I had to be in 'solitudine' for many hours a day and life slowly was stolen away. I've learned a lot and except from the pain I can't get used to, you taught me an awful lot more the last year. Every blog you post is a lesson. Besides the fact that you are a beautiful writer, you are my spirital teacher. Thank you!<br /><br />Love, <br />EstherEstherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282420310635397827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-16726212898007746522011-07-02T17:34:06.079-07:002011-07-02T17:34:06.079-07:00Love the photos. I agree with you that it is a ch...Love the photos. I agree with you that it is a chipmunk although his tail is a bit bushier than normal but the stripe on the body is definitely unsquirrel like.<br /><br />Jim sounds wonderful! What a great present.<br /><br />I know what you mean about having to keep still. Every time I'm feeling just a little better I can't resist and do something I shouldn't and end up back in bed/on the couch. I miss moving my body around. It is so aggravating!! I could just scream some times.Baffledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16763003920036754454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-68937527886797389652011-07-02T17:33:57.935-07:002011-07-02T17:33:57.935-07:00you are a beautiful writer. -- rivkayou are a beautiful writer. -- rivkaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-7906106826683770552011-07-02T13:50:13.789-07:002011-07-02T13:50:13.789-07:00Laurel - You have been on my mind so much lately. ...Laurel - You have been on my mind so much lately. I have only been where I am for less than a year and some days I just want to scream. It is so constrictive. And I can get out of my bed. <br /><br />I'm so glad that you have wonderful 'friends' who grace your day and offer you something else to focus on. It's almost like you have Wild Animal Planet right outside your window!<br /><br />I wish I had the perfect words to easy the difficult of this ilness on you and your life but I don't.<br /><br />Know I think of you often, pray for you and am sending you much love and hugs. <br /><br />P.S. Thanks for the work of encouragement you sent me recently! (smile)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-10834189345169789242011-07-02T10:24:56.036-07:002011-07-02T10:24:56.036-07:00Laurel, your post reminds me of this:
A thing of...Laurel, your post reminds me of this: <br /><br />A thing of beauty is a joy forever:<br />Its loveliness increases; it will never<br />Pass into nothingness; but still will<br />Keep a bower quiet for us, and a sleep<br />Full of sweet dreams, and health, and quiet breathing.<br /><br />(Yes, I have a thing for Keats.)<br /><br /> I pray that health will come to you in your waking life, not just the sleep Keats writes about. And I'm so glad the beauty around you sustains you sometimes -- the photographs are so lovely! I wish I could say I was as sensitive and brave as you are. <br /><br />(And I hope that quoting poetry isn't unbearably pretentious.)<br /><br />As froufox says, you make a difference in this world. <br /><br />SlowDescentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-41086063914596281232011-07-02T09:55:18.333-07:002011-07-02T09:55:18.333-07:00i am so glad i found your blog - better late than ...i am so glad i found your blog - better late than never. i am finding it difficult to "join" an me/cfs community when the infighting is so ugly. this disease is all about ugly - both body and mind (esp. body on those days i can't shower - yeuuch), so there's really no need for people to argue. we all know what it is, and what pharma and the ins companies are doing to keep it underground - we need to bring the light, and blogs like this one help in the fight. it is incredibly uplifting to read your writing - you find so much to be appreciated from your bedroom, and are a budding photographer. i hope the writing and pics help you as much to do as they help me to read and see. thank you for sharing - shelleyshelleyhttp://www.facebook.com/shelleysf8noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-61728303509732909922011-07-02T09:21:58.363-07:002011-07-02T09:21:58.363-07:00Laurel,
What a beautiful and inspiring post! I l...Laurel,<br /><br />What a beautiful and inspiring post! I love the wildlife pictures. So glad you get to "escape" every now and then. Your video just makes me cry because it's so sad that people have to live with this illness, but you manage to find the positive and I love that.<br /><br />I am putting a book together about people with chronic illnesses and I would love to include your story. If you are interested, please email me at chronicbook@gmail.com. The submissions guidelines are on my blog (6/29 and 6/30) at www.lifeonthedomesticfront.blogspot.com.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful wildlife. It's so peaceful to step back for awhile and just watch life go by.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />ChelleChellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11483632903669245656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-50896448491112115272011-07-02T07:59:24.369-07:002011-07-02T07:59:24.369-07:00Beautiful blog, and lovely photos Laurel. You are ...Beautiful blog, and lovely photos Laurel. You are still absolutely making a difference in the world. xfroufoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03294870284830673058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-76309914166814234092011-07-02T07:36:05.282-07:002011-07-02T07:36:05.282-07:00Thank you for sharing all those beautiful pictures...Thank you for sharing all those beautiful pictures, Laurel! I know nature and music are the true eternally beautiful miracles in life that always give us peace.<br /><br />Almost more important is what I read between the lines. It's the story of a very brave woman, defying the most difficult circumstances. But I also feel the sadness, despair and loneliness, the pain of waiting so long for something that stubbornly refuses to come true. If we all knew it would come one day it would be so much easier to wait, wouldn't it?<br /><br />I wish you many of those little moments of grace, but most of all that the big changes will come. And come soon!<br /><br />Much love, as always,<br />NinaNinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758454252683265564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-47330826315438015212011-07-02T07:20:12.616-07:002011-07-02T07:20:12.616-07:00Laurel,
Your ability to persevere and continued e...Laurel,<br /><br />Your ability to persevere and continued effort to look at the bright side of this illness is astonishing and inspiring. You are truly a bright light in the ME community.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-58014640948610200782011-07-02T07:11:32.408-07:002011-07-02T07:11:32.408-07:00Wow, you have such an amazing array of creatures t...Wow, you have such an amazing array of creatures that pass by your window. I'm glad that you are able to appreciate them despite being so sick.<br /><br />And it's nice that you got to see family too. It can be so difficult when you want to do so much more with them. My neice and nephew are 6 and 7 now and when I see them I always push and crash depite it's mostly playing with them doing restful activities.<br /><br />I so wish your life was a little easier. What a cruel disease this is - especially for those who are constantly bed-bound.<br /><br />Even with a moderate case of M.E. I know so well.<br /><br />And I know exactly what you mean by learning not to always be "doing something"....I think it's one of the gifts this illness can give us. Especially those of us who were so "busy" before.upnorthhttp://upnorth-gailstories.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com