tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post7927216564254851053..comments2023-05-16T17:11:21.511-07:00Comments on Dreams at Stake: Wonders of LifeLaurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01688914443102913569noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-14453558289830855812011-01-20T07:50:00.136-08:002011-01-20T07:50:00.136-08:00thank you. tears streamed as i read your words, l...thank you. tears streamed as i read your words, looked at your pictures and listened. You touched a placesodeep within my heart. thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-56264857974777371562010-12-18T01:41:24.347-08:002010-12-18T01:41:24.347-08:00Hi Laurel , I am glad I found your blog today , no...Hi Laurel , I am glad I found your blog today , no such thing as a coincidence ....<br />Ik was just feeling a bit sorry for myself , for feeling so sore today . But your words cheer me right up . <br />I am a 20 year ME sufferer and have to be reminded once in a while what joy there still is , and how fortuned I am with the people that love me .<br />love CarolineCaroline Derksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-15167338028011276172010-09-24T08:12:16.652-07:002010-09-24T08:12:16.652-07:00Great words, we sure don't stop and smell the ...Great words, we sure don't stop and smell the roses often enough, thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-44168786407181901882010-09-19T06:00:31.998-07:002010-09-19T06:00:31.998-07:00Laurel, you are so very inspiring. I love to read...Laurel, you are so very inspiring. I love to read your posts, but this one amazes me. <br /><br />I had a mild version of that thought when Jessie was at her worst and I would ride by the school and see carpool. Of course, I had to ride by. Sometimes I would cry and think about the parents and teens who have no conceivable idea just how lucky they are to experience health.Lori Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808703279193470654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-82933920229863092202010-09-16T16:40:31.875-07:002010-09-16T16:40:31.875-07:00such a nice post. the whole mind, body, earth, an...such a nice post. the whole mind, body, earth, and God connection is amazing.FIGHTERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12576347336902237223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-80551566856629121802010-09-13T06:12:26.656-07:002010-09-13T06:12:26.656-07:00Amen.Amen.Priscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04417812260334969884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-52342036996100992542010-09-08T17:28:28.591-07:002010-09-08T17:28:28.591-07:00Good to see you posting again. I hope the blessin...Good to see you posting again. I hope the blessing study gets underway in October and makes a difference for you. Anyone else interested in the blessing study, please email me at cfsblessingstudy@gmail.comJanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16006277875518001830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-44763950552253032402010-09-07T09:42:20.360-07:002010-09-07T09:42:20.360-07:00Laurel, you know I love your writing.. but this po...Laurel, you know I love your writing.. but this post has to be one of my all time favourites. It's so, so beautiful.<br /><br />I often post positive thoughts to my blog when I feel bad to cheer myself and others up. It's easier to talk about the tough issues at a moment when you feel a little stronger.<br /><br />How strange that so often some of us share the same thoughts at the same time, that happened to me twice this week! What you wrote about the body being a miracle just occured to me again when I read "how to be sick".<br /><br />You express that feeling to well. <br /><br />The saddest and most beautiful memories since the time I fell ill were when I listened to a blackbird singing. Once in hospital, when they suspected I had a fatal muscle disease, and once on my balcony at home a few months ago. I just felt the true beauty of life, and that had absolutely nothing to do with my illness. It's just so much bigger.<br /><br />I think I'll come back to read this post again and again, it's like a song that just hits a special spot inside the soul...<br /><br />Thank you!Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12758454252683265564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-51934880174629724552010-09-06T09:49:07.894-07:002010-09-06T09:49:07.894-07:00I have gifted you with One Lovely Blog Award. Ple...I have gifted you with One Lovely Blog Award. Please check it out at www.painfullyspeaking.com if you're up to it! =)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674502605710098012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-73512802278182287162010-09-05T15:51:55.508-07:002010-09-05T15:51:55.508-07:00This is beautiful. I need reminders too. Today, th...This is beautiful. I need reminders too. Today, there was a big need.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14910318186594054287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-23760418593310061012010-09-05T15:24:20.364-07:002010-09-05T15:24:20.364-07:00Laurel, I am a true believer that a positive mind ...Laurel, I am a true believer that a positive mind can make all the difference and so I am always pleased to read your posts, you are an inspiration! Thanks :)Lee Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02614823402670740413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-49773846713758277392010-09-05T15:01:35.229-07:002010-09-05T15:01:35.229-07:00Laurel a beautiful post.
Have courage your day wi...Laurel a beautiful post.<br /><br />Have courage your day will come I am sure with all the news and hope of late.<br /><br />You do so much to help and encourage others. Thank you.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12905137222286141548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-82681217047217037662010-09-05T11:57:30.218-07:002010-09-05T11:57:30.218-07:00I don't know how you do it Laurel? You have s...I don't know how you do it Laurel? You have such a positive outlook on life overall despite dealing daily with this illness. <br /><br />You seem to find those little (and big) things that we should all take time to appreciate but don't. I think I understand your feelings about the human body. Just how amazingly complex it is. It really is mind boggling isn't it? Also the universe and life - I agree. I remember being out on trail in the wilderness and just looking at the lake, or the sun setting, or the northern lights, or the night sky filled with a massive amount of stars, or listening to the wolves or loons and being completely overwhelmed with the magnificence, wonder, and mystery of it all.<br /><br />I find being ill all the time now often makes me cynical, bitter, and jaded. That's the danger isn't it? Thanks for reminding me to take a look at the bigger picture.upnorthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283010424792189579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1168792825239178484.post-23208608571395644202010-09-05T10:20:55.145-07:002010-09-05T10:20:55.145-07:00Amen, Laurel....I dont' think I ever took time...Amen, Laurel....I dont' think I ever took time to marvel at the beauty around and within...and our bodies do try so hard to fix what is wrong with us....caring for us as best they know how....with the mixed messages recieved. I really needed to hear this today about the body. A beautiful post ~ I am sharing it with Joel too...it speaks gently and yet so clear and strong to all of us.<br />Bless you Laurel today and forever.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089685282700680525noreply@blogger.com