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• 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

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• 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

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• *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

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• (((((((((((((((((((((((((((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

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• (*(*(*(*(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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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• Wow, Betsy, there's always something, eh? ;) Sounds like your life is busy. Congrats on the granny thing.*VBG* And I like your fridge magnet! Good way of looking at things. ;) (NT) -- Martina, 07:50:39 09/10/06 Sun
  • Yes, Martina, as long as we have life, that will be ever true...there's always something!!!! Life is not dull ever, eh??? (NT) -- Betsy, 14:49:04 09/16/06 Sat
• (((((Betsy, Dave and kids)))))). I'm so sorry to hear of your Mum's passing so soon after your Dad. It's certainly been a year of challenges for you. Wow-the kids!!!! So much happening. I will give you a call very shortly. Are you still working nights? Please congratulate Tirzah and Dave and wish them well. (NT) -- Keira, 21:16:49 09/12/06 Tue
  • (((((((((((Betsy)))))))))) you and your family are all in my thoughts, what a summer you've all had. It's wonderful to know that a new little life is growing, what joy that will bring! (heh, don't know what to say about the birth control..except, I guess it was just meant to be!!) sending you lots of love! (NT) -- Viive, 18:08:34 09/13/06 Wed
  • Actually, I think I owe YOU a call, Keira. Lots of changes here, but yes, I am still working nights. But I have a wonderful new schedual. I work two twelves and get paid for three!!!! YIPPPPEEEEEEEE..... and I only have to work every third weekend! AND they ask me before the new schedual comes out what days I need off!!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! How did school go for you this last semester? And you're done now, aren't you??Good for you!!!! (NT) -- Betsy, 14:53:33 09/16/06 Sat
• Betsy I love knowing that it isn't the end! What a perfect fridge magnet!! (NT) -- Viive, 10:02:55 09/15/06 Fri
  • I know, Viive, I keep reading and re-reading it every day. It has kept me sane. For the first time in my life, I was unable to see or feel joy. Very unlike me. This little magnet helped me to at least know if not now, at least SOMETIME I will be okay. And I am getting there. Every day has a few brighter moments than the last. And I can now be thankful for all that is bountiful in my life, like LOVE and KIDS and DAVID (who has been my rock). (NT) -- Betsy, 14:46:48 09/16/06 Sat
• Just 2 mn to say I'm very happy to hear from you Betsy, sorry can't stay long, I've had surgery last wednesday and trying to recover. I am now the proud owner of a brand new smaller breast. It still hurt of course but so well worth it, I can breathe better and I can see my feet 'g'. I'll come back later when I feel stronger. Hugs to all (NT) -- Isabelle, 10:00:46 09/18/06 Mon
  • (((((ISABELLE))))) Swift and easy recovery to you. Congratulations to you for your physical step forward!!! (NT) -- Betsy, 12:13:59 09/19/06 Tue
  • ((((((((((((((Isabelle)))))))))))))) sending you wishes for a speedy recovery as well! I'm sure you'll find a new ease of movement, I have a friend who went through similar surgery (it affected her back and her breathing) and she found she could even dance better after. Nurture yourself through your recovery, take a week longer to rest than you think you should ;) ... and then have fun counting your toes! (NT) -- much love, Viive, 18:39:32 09/19/06 Tue

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• Keira, I'm so glad to see you here, and thank you for the update on your life. I'm so glad for your oldest son, I know how much he wanted to fly. When it's in you, it's in you 'g' (I live with one like this 'g') I'm not sure if you knew, but since DH retired from the navy, he flies as an airline pilot now... I know we talked about it then, but those two definitely should meet ! Congratulations for your completion of study, it's wonderful... Happy continuation with the Master... Big hugs to you Keira (NT) -- Isabelle, 07:57:01 09/05/06 Tue
• ((((((((Keira))))))))) How time has flown! Congratulations on your amazing successes, both academically and with your kids! It's so hard to believe they're all so old already! I really hope you and I can squeeze in a visit somewhere this fall, so much to catch up on! Will you be here for the One of a Kind Show? Let me know! (NT) -- love, Viive, 22:47:18 09/06/06 Wed
• Oh, Keira!!! I miss you and I owe you a call. Lots and lots of changes here as well. I'll post, too, to help keep the board going. (NT) -- Betsy, 16:03:58 09/09/06 Sat
• It's always amazing for me to hear how normal it is for you guys that the kids go and work and live away from home. That's so un-german.*G* Here we can't get rid of them!*lol* Families stick together and it's rare that a child goes into a different country to study. Must be so hard on your mother-hearts. ;) (NT) -- Martina, 07:55:04 09/10/06 Sun

• I've got to work on those roots... (NT) -- v., 14:02:38 08/31/06 Thu
  • If the 'roots' aren't strong and ready to carry the fruits, the tree will not carry any harvest. In other words we need to be healthy and free of negative patterns to do with money so that we can accept and nurture the wealth that we seek. I did a wonderful guided meditation recently, where we went through the visualization of going to an inner 'special place' and walking into our garden, which was full of weeds and overgrown. As we worked and weeded, watered and let the sunshine in, the plants grew and prospered. We were to visualize this as our 'garden of prosperity', the blooms and fruits of the plants became our riches. (NT) -- V, 00:04:21 09/01/06 Fri

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• Thanks Martina, I'll look up that book. Manifesting is a big topic these days and I agree, I can surely use reinforcement in manifesting riches in all areas of my life! Strange, my post from last week disappeared?? I posted another abundance card before I went on vacation. I'll post today's card when I get home from work. AND...we all know now what Isabelle is eating tomorrow! LENTILS!! healthy too! I sprout a mix of beans and grains, including lentils, so I'll be eating this week's 'harvest' on a sandwich tomorrow too! (Sept. 1st) (NT) -- Viive, 13:32:44 08/31/06 Thu

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• Not boring at all. Shark teeth, how funny is that? *lol* Fossils too, I think I would pick up those as well.*g* Hey Viive, keep up posting abundance/wealth/prosperity posts please, I think I'm not the only one who could need some of that, haha. (NT) -- Martina, 13:51:14 08/16/06 Wed
• Wow that sounds really cool. I don't know if i would bother putting to much money into beachside property in Florida with global warming and all it will be underwater soon. (NT) -- Reenie (love), 15:39:59 08/17/06 Thu
  • Hey, hey, hey Reenie, trying to scare me off ? 'g', I live in Florida... East coast though but not too far from the water 'g'... Anyway, nice to see you girl, how are you! I'll show you a picture of my shark teeth someday (NT) -- Isabelle, 19:57:20 08/17/06 Thu
• ooh I have a few shark's teeth from Venice beach too! they really are tactile, someone gave them to me, I'd be joining you if I was there Isabelle! Sounds like a wonderful passion to me..... and Martina, I pull a card every day, I'll post another one when I get home from work today. Everytime you find a penny on the ground chant to yourself: "I am a money magnet, thank you thank you thank you Universe"...it's always good to reinforce that concept ;) (NT) -- Viive, 15:06:07 08/18/06 Fri
  • That's right. Reinforcement can only help. ;) I'll read those postings then, hoping that wealth will hit home some day. ;) Not that we are starving or such ;), but if there are any problems, it's ALWAYS about money!*sigh* I'm so tired of that and really ready for a change in that department. I'm sure I'm not the only one and maybe we should direct this forum towards becoming wealthy. Seems like this is a spiritual sector we all can share in, no matter which religion. We could post small and big success stories. Sometimes weird things happen in my life, money comes when it is needed badly, so why can't that happen on a regular basis, I ask you? ;) (NT) -- Martina, 09:45:29 08/19/06 Sat
    • I'm with you on the 'money' subject Martina 'g'. Eating Lentils the first of every month is known to help money coming... I've done it for years, I'm not richer, far from it 'g' but it's steady... even my oldest daughter who doesn't like lentils takes a tiny teaspoon of it just so it works! 'g' Between birthdays and holydays, my kids have more money in their wallets than their parents! (NT) -- Isabelle, 09:02:23 08/20/06 Sun
      • LOL! Lentils, okay.*G* I will keep that in mind. I'm trying with changing thought pattern, like not thinking of the things you DON'T want, but only of what you wanna see/have in your life. Works well, but there are crisis when I keep falling back into the old pattern... Although it's amazing how much already worked really well with that system! I just can't seem to keep it steady. So I'm working on killing the ups and downs of that. I only want ups!*G* (NT) -- Martina, 06:29:53 08/21/06 Mon

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• Is anyone else here or is it just me and you Isabelle? (NT) -- Viive, 02:57:19 08/06/06 Sun
  • *peering around* funny, the format changed or something...this post WAS on top! (NT) -- v, 16:20:51 08/07/06 Mon
• Hah! You have just discovered what the moderators of other boards have before you - it is necessary to post regularly, otherwise people look in and comment, just like me, about once a week or less. That menas that the moderator needs to keep things going, with the help of others of course. I will promise to look in more often myself now. Maybe a few others will do so as well. if there is something new here every day.. (NT) -- Ron, 04:20:09 08/09/06 Wed
  • hi Ron! I've taken on moderating as a self-appointed thing which I'd love to share...but I'll wait till the fall to see if there's interest, I really hope others will post something too! ;) (NT) -- Viive, 17:54:27 08/10/06 Thu

• HI Isabelle! I'll send you a note when I get home tonight! I haven't been at the computer much lately...but will be this weekend. Anyone have anything interesting to write about to spark a discussion? What are you reading this summer? What are you dreaming? What music are you listening to? I was at a Crosby Stills Nash and Young concert last week, and went to hear Damien Rice, a really gifted Irish guitarist/singer earlier this week....the CSNY concert was amazing, they have a very political message, and aside from the war they were protesting (Vietnam during the Woodstock era), sadly not that much has changed in the past thirty years... Aah, it's amazing to see old guys getting into it on stage! Damien Rice was also amazing, but MUCH younger..just a wee whippersnapper in comparison! (NT) -- love, V., 14:03:04 07/20/06 Thu
• Hey don't worry about it, I just felt bad that I lost it before I could answer it and didn't want you to think I was ignoring you. I unfortunately don't have a lot of spiritual thoughts to add to the board right now, it's summer, we do little trips here and there, saw Bo Bice last week at the house of Blues in Myrtle Beach, but you might not know who he is. As for reading, still working my way through the 'In death' series from JD Robb. Ron, remember, I bought the first one when we were at books a million together here in Florida 'g' (NT) -- Isabelle, 18:40:35 08/05/06 Sat
  • (((((hugs)))))) last week we had the hottest most disgustingly humid day on record in Toronto, opening the door at night to let my cat in I felt like I was hit with a blast from a boiler room...anyway, today is finally a bit cooler, pleasant. Last week with the humidity it felt like 47degrees Celsius, which is..um..40 is 104 F...right, 47C is 116.6Fahrenheit. Toronto is NOT set up for heat like that, we had power failures in some areas due to overuse of power...in this heat no one can really think 'deep thoughts' LOL, it's a miracle if we can think at all. I don't know how people survive in constant humidity! I'm a true northerner, I like a nice sunny day and a cool breeze at night! (NT) -- Viive, 22:37:14 08/05/06 Sat
    • Bo Bice is a nice eye candy if I'm not mistaken....*whistling innocently*....I'm sure it was fun!! Tiina and I got tickets to see Eric Clapton in September, I'm SOOO looking forward to that! She has a good friend named Layla, whose parents are also Eric Clapton fans from way back, can you tell by the name? Layla keeps us up on Clapton's performances... (NT) -- none other than me again..Viive, 22:43:03 08/05/06 Sat
      • Hey that sounds fun, I really like Eric Clapton. Our nephew is in a rock band called P.R.Y.D.E, they are rising in the business, mostly for being under 17 and very talented, been on MTV and quite a few shows, as well as Germany twice. Anyway they are part of the Warped tour this year and having a blast playing with some of the big names. (NT) -- Isabelle, 17:08:49 08/06/06 Sun
        • Also as humidity goes, I can imagine it's not fun when a place is not meant to be that hot, it would be us here with snow 'g'. It is very humid here in Florida in the summer, but from november till April, it is just amazing how beautiful it is, so it's worth suffering a few months. As for Bo Bice, he is cute yes, we voted for him on American Idol, but he really sings well and still very humble and grounded... (NT) -- IsabelleKiltup, 17:11:55 08/06/06 Sun

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• I think Life is all about ripple effects...you smile at someone, it makes them feel good, something goes well for them as a result, which leads to someone else being happy and affecting others around them positively, and so on, and so on, and so on..as we each sense more joy and peace from observing the littlest of things, we create positive energy..and BIG things can happen.... (NT) -- V., 14:47:36 08/04/06 Fri

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• heh,, remember this pic? What a moment in Jennifer's life! (NT) -- Viive, 12:10:12 05/10/06 Wed
  • you know, the first time I saw that pic of Jennifer with Mel Gibson I thought she'd used photo art to tease me! hehe... (NT) -- Viive, 00:03:32 05/14/06 Sun
• I'll add Deb and Andrea's names too,..feel the vibes! (NT) -- v, 12:43:43 05/10/06 Wed
  • Add Marn - and Mandi too. (NT) -- viive, 22:00:34 05/13/06 Sat
    • Katiscoch (sp?) used to come around too, and Arlene, and Aislinn...I hope everyone's doing well! (NT) -- viive, 23:29:15 06/21/06 Wed
      • and Monique too (NT) -- Viive, 07:41:26 07/22/06 Sat
• It's been a long long time since I checked in here, but I was feeling compelled to just peek in before bed and what do I find??? This wonderful post that echoes my heartstrings. (((((Viive!!!))))) My life has side-stepped into caring full-time for both my parents, each of which is now a Hospice patient. Every day is a new adventure, one step further along this path of life. We have one child still home and in high school and of course I must continue to work outside the home full time. I am tired and at times overwhelmed, but am learning to let go of so much that I had at one time thought was essential. I owe so many people email....but by the time I flop down to the computer at night (or morning, if I have worked that night), I am so exhausted that I just can't fathom typing a coherant line...hahahahaha. That's NOT to say that I don't think of you all daily and send my blessings and love wafting about to you all. (NT) -- LOVE to you ALL...Betsy, 21:55:13 05/10/06 Wed
  • Someday, this chapter will continue on the path and life will change once again. I miss my daily "fix" here, and I miss the banter, the laughter and tears, the serious and the lighthearted mountain-top screaming "JESUS IS LORD".....hehehehehe. I am rambling here...but if you're taking count, count me IN... (NT) -- Betsy, 22:03:40 05/10/06 Wed
    • (((((((Betsy))))))))) wasn't that Jenn on top a mountain spire? oooh there must be a picture somewhere... hehe. I figured if I put the vibe out there somehow we'd connect! Love and hugs to you! (NT) -- Viive, 23:18:20 05/10/06 Wed
• I miss this place too. Now when I come back and I see familiar names, I feel like I just hear of good all friends, not just people that I met online, but real friends with whom I shared so much. We've all gone into different things but I would like to see this board coming back to life. So count me in.... Betsy, how are you doing since your surgery, has it improved your life ? I'm going to have a breast reduction in september, I'm finally doing it ! 'g' How is everybody doing ? Viive do you still have my email address ? (NT) -- Isabelle, 08:52:13 05/11/06 Thu
  • (no I don't Isabelle I think I lost all of them) (NT) -- v, 14:34:16 05/11/06 Thu
• As some of you know, I joined Spirit World simply because it had as members many friends from a previous forum. I would be glad to continue and maybe take a role if requested. Viive, my email will be found here. It hasn't changed since I first gained internet access. I already get lots of spam mail which my server sets aside, so I'm not too worried that posting the address will result in a great many more of that type. Feel free to email me. I guess the only one here I have seen recently is Isabel, two years ago, and Keira, of course, last December when the London Hosers had a lunch. I remember Betsy well and others from the Northeast Hosers gathering in 2003. >>> -- Ron, 21:40:47 05/11/06 Thu
  • Ron, I hope you are going to recover really quick. Both my parents had your surgery and did well. It is quite amazing to think that you had eye surgery and you are typing at the moment 'g', the miracle of modern technology. I was born with a cararact in one eye but in my case there is nothing to do about it, it's small but blocks my sight it's just that my optical nerve has never worked so removing it would do no good. It doesnt' bother me, just that I better take good care of my good eye. Viive, my email address inside>>>> -- Isabelle, 07:34:56 05/12/06 Fri
  • (((((Ron))))) I'm sure the operation will have excellent results - it's amazing how quick the recovery from eye surgery is these days! (NT) -- Viive, 09:17:35 05/12/06 Fri
• Count me in---I come here and I always still think of you all and miss our daily contact. Life has been very challenging for me for several years now. I am finally back in telecom (underpaid but back) but Gary has been working in California now for a year and a half and I have no idea when he will live here with us again. It is very hard not having any help at the house or with the kids etc. but we are getting by. Alex is now a 9th grader and an incrediable guitar player Nicole is 6th grade a kicking butt in travel soccer. Our sweet dog Shadow died last month and it has been very very hard to learn to live without him I guess with Gary gone i gave all my affection to the dog. I think of you all the time and sure could use any good vibes you all can send my way. I'm trying really hard not to be but I think I might be depressed so please send healing vibes. (NT) -- Love to you all Reenie, 12:27:20 05/12/06 Fri
  • ((((((((((Reenie)))))))))))))Things are looking better already as soon as you wrote that out, I think! I'm so sorry to hear about Shadow. It must be tough about Gary being so far away... Are you still living in the same place we visited? It must be so lovely there now in the spring with all the greenery around! Stand outside and inhale deeply, breathe in the freshness of spring, bathe in that pretty green colour in your mind's eye...wrap yourself in it. ..Sending you healing energy... (NT) -- love Viive, 00:10:04 05/13/06 Sat
    • Anyone remember me? it has been forever but oocasionaly I check in.I miss you V!! We usedto have such nice conversations:) (NT) -- Marn, 13:56:35 05/13/06 Sat
      • (((((((((Marn)))))))))) hi!! I always thought of you when I used your spritzers...how ARE you! It's nice to see your name here again! (NT) -- love Viive, 22:03:04 05/13/06 Sat
        • and...yes, we really DID have nice conversations ;)... (NT) -- V., 00:01:23 05/14/06 Sun
      • Good to see you here, Marn! (NT) -- Ron, 23:41:05 05/13/06 Sat
• I'm in! I just had an urge to come and visit, and look what I find. My latest is below...and I'm still trying to find the time to get through Drums of Autumn...so I guess I'm still a DG fan. Love to you all (NT) -- Michelle, 22:11:53 05/14/06 Sun
  • Hi to everybody ! It's so nice to see this board coming back to life ! (NT) -- Isabelle, 08:04:48 05/16/06 Tue
• Hi everyone, I check in from time to time. Life has changed quite a bit for me. Ed and I have had some family and finiancial struggles but we're still together and still have a roof over our heads and food in the cupboard. I'm working full time in a shelter for victims of domestic violence and I'm a chaplain intern at a hospital. Things get pretty crazy at times. My oldest and youngest children are still living at home but my middle child just moved out last week. I'm going to miss him. My love to everyone. (NT) -- Deb, 21:09:28 05/17/06 Wed
  • hi Deb! It's good to 'hear' from you again too! I just came home from a school spring jazz concert; my daughters are 16 and 18 now. The younger one plays tenor sax; their school is so oozing with all kinds of talent...it's so incredible to listen to a concert like the one tonight, where everyone is just brimming with potential and talent, I was blown away by their energy. My older one is about to graduate from HighSchool; she might take a year off before University to do some of the things she never has time to do...so she'll either move out as far west as possible from home to the University of British Columbia, or stay home and work, travel, help out at Meals on Wheels, take up sewing, learn to drive, continue with her pottery...etc. She's such an intellectual I'd be happy to see her stop to 'smell the roses' for a while. (NT) -- Viive, 23:19:56 05/17/06 Wed
    • I forgot to mention, I really enjoyed looking at some of our 'old' wallpapers, this artwork is done by Antje. If anyone has anything they'd like to see used as wallpaper, you can post it on our 'Spirit World Friends' 'wallpapers' page and let me know. (NT) -- *trying for a revival* love, Viive, 00:49:14 05/22/06 Mon
• Hmmmm......my turn to join in and say hi and tell you all how much I miss all of you!!!!!! Life has taken a turn and I have been extremely busy. The family have been behind me one hundred per cent and I couldn't have done it without them. I'm just finishing up my last two electives for my BScN and I will be graduating in October. I have just returned from Vancouver (yesterday) where I attended the World Congress for Hemophilia and.....I gave a presentation for a group of delegates. This is really amazing for me as you all know how shy and quiet I am......LOL. The kids are growing and beginning to take off in different directions. Dave is still busy with the business...oh and we have a new family member, Bandit-he's a husky/lab mix with one blue eye and one brown eye. We love him to bits. Betsy!!!! I owe you a call, an e-mail etc..same with Reenie and Viive. I miss you all so much!!!! Oh, please take note of my new e-mail addy. (NT) -- Keira, 21:14:20 05/27/06 Sat
  • ((((((((((Keira)))))))))) it's SO nice to hear from you here!! (my letters to you got bounced back to me a few months ago.) I'm glad all is going so well for you! wow, you GO girl! (NT) -- Viive, 08:21:11 06/02/06 Fri
    • Well, it would probably work better if I included my e-mail address here so you could indeed take note of it, lol. Viive, so great to hear from you. Here's my addy-drop me a line and perhaps we can meet up again!!! (NT) -- Keira, 20:36:48 06/05/06 Mon
• Very odd to log on and see my pic w/ “the man” big as day and then Jesus is Lord screaming off the page a little lower… both incredible events in my life! Hi everyone. I check in from time to time, sometimes have time to read all the posts, other times just for a quick pop in to see who's still posting. I spoke with Melissa and that was a trip, as any interaction with her usually is (grins). My life is just so…. Well…. Peaceful right now that it almost seems dull. I’m into my water garden and koi, I’m in the gardens non stop, still working at the engineering firm, still with Tom, Jamie is in Basrah (sp?) Iraq, for another 5 mos. My middle son is working at the same place I am, and my youngest is in his junior year in HS and well… there can never be enough condoms as far as I’m concerned. PLEASE DON’T MAKE ME A GRANDMOTHER BEFORE MY TIME!!! My life in a nutshell. (NT) -- Jennifer, 11:43:46 06/06/06 Tue
  • ((((((((((Jennifer))))))))))) it's so good to hear from you as well! wow, I can't believe it, it worked! Figured if THE pic went up again... ;) I wonder if Antje senses her wallpaper art? I was looking at the pics of our Boston gathering a few weeks ago...time sure has flown hasn't it? But I DID remember how to post pics, heh... *patting myself on the back for that* . By the way, I'm praying that this day 06.06.06 passes by quietly in history. It's a weird date isn't it? I'm just heading home from work, checked in here on an impulse! (NT) -- Viive, 17:25:27 06/06/06 Tue
    • I can't remember at all how to post pics. We're in a dreadful rainy period... my basement is scaring me... reminding me of another flooded basement a long time ago. Phewwwwww for Viive! (NT) -- Jennifer, 11:50:01 06/07/06 Wed
    • The New Guy--my fave (so far!) pic of Kieran (NT) -- Christine--hoping this isn't too big, 11:51:40 06/07/06 Wed
      • I think I posted at the same time as you Jen! (NT) -- C--more pics of the boys in photos 4., 11:54:17 06/07/06 Wed
      • awww what a sweetie pie! I hope you're doing well, and thanks for sharing the pics Christine! (NT) -- Viive, 09:43:31 06/08/06 Thu
        • Ah, what a gorgeous pic, and you've picked a lovely name!!!! LOL. Our Kieron is growing up to be a wonderful young man and I love that the name is making the rounds. Congrats, Chris. (NT) -- Keira, 18:29:53 06/11/06 Sun
      • What a cute face!!! Congrats! (NT) -- Martina, 05:05:04 06/11/06 Sun
      • Oh my....what a beautiful little boy! FWIW, all the Kierans I have taught in the past have been wonderful kids. Great name choice! (NT) -- Brenda, 01:09:26 07/04/06 Tue
• Hi! Here's the two that married!*VBG* Our life doesn't stop being adventurous. Right now we're back in Germany. But who knows if that will not change again. ;) John Scott works at the European Space Organisation, which is a cool job of course. He's "driving" a satellite. *lol* I'm working on my writers career. Two books are published, 3 more manuscripts are in the hand of an agent, waiting for being sold, too. So that's what we are doing, in a nutshell. Everybody is happy, healthy and getting fatter, hehe. (NT) -- Martina and JS, 05:10:38 06/11/06 Sun
  • wow, and hi! My brother was at the European Space Agency for many years, in Holland! He absolutely loved his job, even now he's part of a team to get Estonia, where he now lives, into the European Space Agency again. Very cool! It's nice to hear everyone's doing so well! I didn't realize you have TWO books published, congratulations Martina! Wonderful news! How is Sinja doing? Maarika will be finishing high school after her exams this month and might take a year off before continuing her studies...working with our dentist/surgeon friend in Ingelheim (helping with things like her English website) is an option on her list of things to do, as soon as I get her EU passport organized. Please say hi to Antje too! (NT) -- Viive, 13:25:52 06/12/06 Mon
    • Thanks Viive! My second book is "the book to the series", a german soap opera. A writing job under a different pseudonym. It sells like hell, but it was only a job for me. I don't know how to explain that better in English. I did come up with the story, but had a guideline of what they basically want. I'm now trying to get more of those jobs because it generates good money. ;) Sinja is doing well. She graduated from highschool in Canada and is now looking into media-jobs. But it's hard to get in there. So for now she is kinda taking the year off too. We hope she will get into an apprenticeship this fall. So Maarika is looking into coming to Ingelheim/Germany? That's not far from us. Funny, we just said goodbye to Lissa's Katie, who stayed for a year and was often at Antje's. One of the friendships that developed here and was good for our kids too. Too bad it's gotten so silent around here... (NT) -- Martina, 12:59:37 06/13/06 Tue
• My goodness!! I haven't been to this Board in a long time and here I am today just checking it out and here is this post. I wasn't here often, but I remember the openess and sincerity here. So add my name to the list of past Spirit people and I will try by best to check in more often. (NT) -- Bandruidh (aka Kate), 16:40:09 06/17/06 Sat
  • hi Kate! Good to 'see' you here again too! . (NT) -- viive, 23:19:05 06/17/06 Sat

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• ((((Brenda))))) have a wonderful summer trip, sounds like it's been a long time coming! Sending your family loving thoughts, sorry to hear about your Nana's passing, but I'm glad you have your mom back....thinking of you. (NT) -- Viive, 11:09:13 07/06/06 Thu
• Brenda, have a wonderful trip, it sounds wonderful. I've been to a few of those places but I'd love to see the presidents carving in the rock in Utah. We were almost going to see it begining of june when I read that it was the most rainy season of the year, so we ended up touring south Florida 'g'. I'm sorry for your grand-mother, but she is at peace at last. Your mother can resume her life. (NT) -- Isabelle, 08:54:05 07/18/06 Tue

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• (((((((((Betsy)))))))))) Words seem inadequate at times like this...feel my arms around you, offering you comfort and admiration as well, for all that you are and all that you and your family have been able to do for each other. How many people yearn for such a peaceful passing, how few people have such a gift. Your father can journey onward in the peace of knowing that indeed, all will be well with those he leaves behind. Thinking of you Betsy, and hoping you can take a bit of time for yourself, find some rest in your days. ((((((xoxox)))))) (NT) -- sending you much love, Viive, 23:24:24 06/08/06 Thu
• (NT) -- V., 23:42:21 06/08/06 Thu
• Thinking of you, too, Betsy!!!! HUGS!!! (NT) -- Martina, 05:02:26 06/11/06 Sun
• ((((((Betsy, Dave and Family)))))), please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know the past few years have been a struggle and it's been difficult to watch the changes in both your Mum and your Dad. They had the very best daughter looking after them. Will talk very soon. (NT) -- Keira, 18:26:04 06/11/06 Sun
  • ((((Betsy)))) thinking of you tonight, with love (NT) -- Viive, 23:47:54 06/18/06 Sun
• (((((Betsy))))) What a blessed and lucky man your Dad to have such a special daughter what a lovely picture of his parting you paint us. Much love to you and your family. (((Bless you Hank!))) (NT) -- Reenie, 15:06:04 06/22/06 Thu
• I am so sorry to hear of your loss, Betsy. It is so hard seeing out loved ones fail. ((((((Betsy)))))) (NT) -- Brenda, 00:59:16 07/04/06 Tue

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• Here's what I'll be heading off to do on the 21st, drum in hand: Our ancestors really knew how to party! Down through the ages, communities in the Northern Hemisphere would typically spend a blissful (and wild) night honouring summer as the great Season of Light. Here in Toronto, a loose tribe of kindred spirits have kept that tradition alive through a Summer Solstice Celebration known as The BIG BEAT. It's an opportunity to dance freely, drum ecstatically, and dream deeply. (NT) -- Viive again, 23:16:03 06/17/06 Sat
  • ...an Estonian midsummer's night bonfire... (NT) -- V., 15:56:43 06/18/06 Sun
• Will June 20 be close enough to celebrate? The reason is I've got about 15 guys coming over here that night to look at my model trains and to shoot the breeze, eat, drink (coffee) and be merry. So, if I get some of them to run trains all night, will that count as worshipping the goddess? Aren't trains referred to as she? (She'll be coming round the mountain when she comes) Hmmm? Or have I just got trains on the brain? (NT) -- Ron, 20:47:04 06/18/06 Sun
  • hehe, Ron, sure it counts! Fifteen guys worshipping the 'she train' goddess of locomotives! Maybe you should crack open some mead for the occasion! have lots of fun! (NT) -- v., 22:52:36 06/18/06 Sun
• Hi All, Actually, I will be going to a Summer Solstice ceremony honoring the Native American celebration of corn, water and earth. It's a beautiful occasion of thanksgiving and joy. There will be food and story telling and at the end all remaining food will be left for the spirits to take what they will. I am really looking forward to it. (NT) -- Bandruidh, 21:38:21 06/18/06 Sun
  • Have fun tonight Kate, and whomever else is celebrating midsummer! In Estonian tradition, one seeks the ever-elusive flowering fern at midnight. Putting it under your pillow will bring you dreams of your future. Dew collected on midsummer's eve apparently holds the secret to youthful skin, and has many therapeutic qualities. My people of old used to bottle the dewdrops...and run barefoot through the grass in the wee hours too. (NT) -- Viive, 09:40:58 06/21/06 Wed
    • Does it count if I walked through the grass and got my slippers wet? I didn't know about the barefoot tradition. It was interesting to see the way some people did things at Stonehenge this year in a small clip on the news. (NT) -- Ron, 06:25:01 06/22/06 Thu
• Hi everybody glad to see people. I love the picture. What I did yesterday the first day of summer was go to the pound and adopt a dog. He is a 3 year old Australian Shepard Mix named Wilson at least for now. Maybe we should name him summer just thinking out loud. As some of you might know our beloved shadow died in April and I thought i would wait longer but I miss the love of an animal in the house so we dicided to save one. I tell make you want to adopt 12 when you go to the pound. Much love to all!!! (NT) -- Reenie, 14:58:38 06/22/06 Thu
  • Please. I have been without a dog for five years and wish I had a fully trained one at home now. The problem is I am away too much to properly train and to bond with the new pal. I guess I'll have to forego that dream for a few more years. (NT) -- Ron, 05:51:19 06/23/06 Fri
  • (((((Reenie))))), I'm so glad you feel able to share your love with another dog. I know how heart broken you were with Shadow's passing. We've only had Bandit for one year and I can't imagine what we did without him. I love him to pieces and don't ever want to be without him. Welcome to your new family member. (NT) -- Keira, 20:54:51 06/23/06 Fri
  • Reenie, I'm so glad you've been able to get another dog, I'm sure Shadow is happy for you too! Thinking of where you live I think River would be a great name too ;)! Let us know what you've decided to name him! And..what an absolutely LUCKY dog Wilson is to become a part of your family and to have all that wonderful land around too! (NT) -- love, Viive, 16:47:33 06/26/06 Mon

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• So cool! I saw her at the book signing in Munich when the latest book came out. She was very funny and I believe it must be even more fun to sit at a table with her. She's still my favorite writer! No other story could top Jamie and Claire. (NT) -- Martina, 05:00:41 06/11/06 Sun
• Hi Viive. Maybe I should become Clouseau again, because I am wondering where you were when you were at the table next to Diana. I hadn't heard that she would be in TO. Anyway, happy to hear that you met her again. We Fergus attendees see our favourite author about every two years. Every time, though, is like the first. She certainly is unlike many other authors. She willingly poses with us in any grouping we wish. Besides being a great story teller, she's a fine person. (NT) -- Ron, 05:25:38 06/11/06 Sun
• I'm so jealous. How fun is that?! (NT) -- Michelle, 13:29:26 06/11/06 Sun
  • It was not an advertised appearance, from what I could find out. It was really aimed at book sellers, so other than about ten people who had won tickets (we could be identified by the gift bags full of books we were given, complete with tissue paper and pretty ribbons, heh) no one was acting particularily bowled over, infatuated and so on. Until she'd finished speaking. She really is a born storyteller! She started out reciting the following, to explain the difference between how she got the attention of the football players who would sleep in the front row of her morning science of anatomy lecture classes (thinking it was an 'easy' science credit) vs. the pleasure of speaking to audiences who have chosen to come to listen to her... "In days of old when Knights were bold.... And condoms weren't invented... They stuck a sock upon their cock... And babies were prevented. " (NT) -- Viive, 13:57:22 06/12/06 Mon
    • (Even thinking about the image that conjures up is painful, hehe) (NT) -- V, 09:15:02 06/13/06 Tue