tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post6101067280733664521..comments2024-03-06T22:56:55.030-06:00Comments on A Gathering Place: ~CROOKED PATHS~Rebecca Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14662129266792835433noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-43558113686360193342013-01-11T15:14:10.921-06:002013-01-11T15:14:10.921-06:00Hello Dear Rebecca, I was not aware of your hand s...Hello Dear Rebecca, I was not aware of your hand surgery and sincerely wish you the very best in healing and feeling new again. Love your post and so sorry about your high school friend. Hope you can visit my blog and see a picture of me when I was 16 that my hubby had painted of me, on silk, when he was in Japan, many years ago. Blessings...Luromance-of-roseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00717016601507588509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-13035627896291846532013-01-09T12:37:16.107-06:002013-01-09T12:37:16.107-06:00Oh Rebecca.. I'm so sorry to hear about the d...Oh Rebecca.. I'm so sorry to hear about the death of your friend... And, of course.... you know my story, so your post smacked me right upside the head. I'm going to be mulling this over and trying to figure out how to "make my path straight"... I'm stubborn, you know. <br /><br />Love you girl... glad you're feeling some better... you'll be zipping along soon, now that the casts are coming off.<br /><br />xoxoxoxo<br />Spence{Bellamere Cottage}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17808685184476519297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-46311825976832687602013-01-08T17:37:26.203-06:002013-01-08T17:37:26.203-06:00Miss R,
Just checking to make sure you are okay. ...Miss R,<br /><br />Just checking to make sure you are okay. I continue in prayer for you.<br /><br />Love,BBarb https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410036713000396886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-34927918530714017162013-01-08T07:57:22.037-06:002013-01-08T07:57:22.037-06:00Dear Rebecca,
I am very glad you are healing.
So ...Dear Rebecca,<br />I am very glad you are healing.<br />So very sorry about your friend, Linda. I will keep her family in prayer. <br />hugsSimply Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14720719897171914798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-77290369084892918182013-01-07T22:41:16.098-06:002013-01-07T22:41:16.098-06:00Dearest Rebecca,
Before I go to bed, happy Birthda...Dearest Rebecca,<br />Before I go to bed, happy Birthday to Steven! Hope you are healing well. Wishing you both the very best.<br />Hugs,<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-15153153308579007302013-01-07T16:53:32.504-06:002013-01-07T16:53:32.504-06:00Hello sweet Rebecca,
I am glad that you are on th...Hello sweet Rebecca,<br /><br />I am glad that you are on the mend from your hand surgery. Your post was very touching. Sorry to hear about your dear friend. Hoping you have a quick recovery.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Debbie xxooPink Roses and Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07292534447306279495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-5186112076890304962013-01-06T19:32:05.529-06:002013-01-06T19:32:05.529-06:00Hi Rebecca,
I happened on your blog site and all y...Hi Rebecca,<br />I happened on your blog site and all your writing hit home for me..I too lost a friend 3 days before Christmas and it is tough...I know that to trust in Jesus is the way to go and so doing that I know my friend and yours are in their glory. That serves as a great comfort to me. My daughter just lost her friend yesterday at the age of 42..she leaves wonderful husband and two darling little girls. Each day is a gift and I truly hope to see it that way more than ever. Just wanted to offer my sympathy and pray your recovery will be swift. <br />Warmest Regards,<br />Diane (babiesbridesandlavender.com)Diane Porazzo @ babiesbridesandlavender.etsy.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07977151237091677831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-89502360783503030852013-01-05T17:12:21.351-06:002013-01-05T17:12:21.351-06:00Hi Rebecca,
So sorry about the loss of your high ...Hi Rebecca,<br /><br />So sorry about the loss of your high school friend. Can't imagine how painful it is for her sisters. I have not lost a sibling yet...can't imagine. This story is certainly a wake up call to our squabbles..sometimes it just seems life will always go on and we are fooled into believing there's plenty of time to make mends. Obviously, as in this case, it was not true. <br /><br />Blessings my friend...oh, P.S. I had 2 chuckle with ur last sentence. The whole time I am reading, I couldn't stop thinking, wow, you are healing quite nicely (as no man is going to trouble himself with such a lenghty girly blog post)...then when I read of your honey's assistance, I had to laugh! Hooray for true, loving men!! :D<br /><br />xoxo CarolynCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812909403595609682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-35539509977361828362013-01-05T12:04:47.405-06:002013-01-05T12:04:47.405-06:00Thank you for this post Rebecca. I think when you ...Thank you for this post Rebecca. I think when you have siblings, many or few, it is inevitable that things are not always wonderful. However, this post makes me think of what is important and what is not. <br />Happy that you are healing well.<br />Take careJenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12434028465184764601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-4102880313607962042013-01-05T11:02:30.056-06:002013-01-05T11:02:30.056-06:00What a deeply Personal Post, I'm so very sorry...What a deeply Personal Post, I'm so very sorry to hear of the Loss of your Dear Friend and Condolences to all whose lives she touched in such a profound way. <br /><br />My Nanna always said to never allow the Sun to set on your Anger or Negativity and there is much Wisdom in that advice. If you close each day in Peace and with Positive Energy there can be fewer regrets to deal with each New Morning. May your Friend's Family draw Closer and know that their Presence at her bedside was Powerful and 'Spoke' Volumes about their Love and Concern for her.<br /><br />May you too continue to Receive a Healing Touch as you recover from your surgery. <br /><br />Happy New Year from the Arizona Desert... Dawn... The BohemianBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-28038295417913917252013-01-05T10:11:09.642-06:002013-01-05T10:11:09.642-06:00Dearest Rebecca
I am glad you are on the mend from...Dearest Rebecca<br />I am glad you are on the mend from your hand surgery.<br />Thank you for sharing Linda's story... life is so short and we should hold all of our loved ones tight no matter what our differences. <br />Happy New Year to you & your Family!<br />Hugs,<br />WandaVictorian1885https://www.blogger.com/profile/03215024946522768901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-11727153277815616072013-01-04T20:46:56.465-06:002013-01-04T20:46:56.465-06:00Miss R.
Just came over to thank you for your swee...Miss R.<br /><br />Just came over to thank you for your sweet note....I really appreciate you and the effort it took to leave this for me.<br /><br />I love you also. <br /><br />xoBBarb https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410036713000396886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-2981631900972165972013-01-04T18:41:03.814-06:002013-01-04T18:41:03.814-06:00Reading this post brought back the fresh memories ...Reading this post brought back the fresh memories of my BFA, MaryElla who went to heaven on Sept 10th...I miss her so much and was very thankful that I could be with her for a few days and just LOVE HER! She forgave so many at the end. As you said, do it now!<br />Hoping that you are healing well and quickly.<br />warmly,<br />debGARAGE SALE GALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07196934302729907272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-15238614744940038332013-01-04T11:15:26.839-06:002013-01-04T11:15:26.839-06:00My Dear Rebecca, I've been browsing your blog ...My Dear Rebecca, I've been browsing your blog and I love the peaceful calmness I felt and I hope your hand is starting to feel better. <br /><br />I offer my deepest condolences to you and to Linda's family. As a grief counselor, the loss of a loved one especially during the holidays is overwhelming, and I can speak to that from my own personal experience.<br /><br />Thanks so much Rebecca for dropping in and leaving a loving comment. I hope to see you again soon. Carole xox Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140219918088411988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-63980557616204650222013-01-04T01:42:29.380-06:002013-01-04T01:42:29.380-06:00So thought provoking! I am so glad that you are fe...So thought provoking! I am so glad that you are feeling up to posting. I am also glad that your hubby is willing to help you. I am sure that he is taking excellent care of you. You two are so great for eachother.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10669245607085502732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-40432172964335183112013-01-04T00:40:54.748-06:002013-01-04T00:40:54.748-06:00many lessons to be learned here. I also feel this...many lessons to be learned here. I also feel this sense of mending and healing of relationships since the school shootings. Something just happened in my heart and I no longer want to dwell on those things, in the end they don't matter and I want to matter. Be well sweet Rebecca, you have such a lovely voice and I'm so glad that I get to hear it....thanks to APG man...;jjoannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112607125596693550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-54766272591836634072013-01-03T23:15:27.335-06:002013-01-03T23:15:27.335-06:00Hi Rebecca,
Your post was food for thought. Ther...Hi Rebecca,<br /><br />Your post was food for thought. There has been a lot of anger and bitterness in my family since my parents passed away and many harsh words have been spoken by one of my family members. It's very sad and it hurts me greatly. Sometimes it's so hard not to lash out in return, but I choose to take the high road. I pray that she can make peace with her childhood. Prayers for your continued healing! Mr. AGP seems to be taking excellent care of you!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675951016626673904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-55737215177510132322013-01-03T23:08:40.123-06:002013-01-03T23:08:40.123-06:00Oh my sweet friend. Such pain in your words. God...Oh my sweet friend. Such pain in your words. God makes beauty from ashes is a blessed promise and He promised to make the crooked paths straight. Love you and pray for your loss and pray for healing both emotionally, relationally, and physically. You are beautiful, my friend and have such a kind and pure heart. We have all been there and God is a God of Restoration and Praise His Name, A God of GRACE. Thank God for Grace. White Lace and Promiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597921659943106119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-9069684511696039062013-01-03T22:57:32.351-06:002013-01-03T22:57:32.351-06:00Dearest Rebecca,
How true you are to your Father! ...Dearest Rebecca,<br />How true you are to your Father! He would not have done any homily better than you did this post! But it is such an important subject. I often have said that hell to me is the time when people realize it is all too late for saying something, for visiting, for holding or lending a hand...<br />In a way, that is also my cry from the soul, about my Daddy who turns 92 today. It is a shame that I could not even show a recent photo as I have none. My siblings and other relatives are way too busy with themselves as to think about their ailing Mom and aging Dad who lives alone with this burden of a sick wife. Never a visit to the hospital and they are only ten minutes driving away. Can you imagine that? Pieter and I have visited them more often from the USA, even with our foster daughter Anita in tow. My one brother who lives about two hours away visits Mom regularly in the hospital; that is so sweet. My eldest brother does check on them at home; daily so that is great and his wife cooked a yummy Christmas dinner at their home for eight of them. That makes for a happy and grateful family and is called LOVE. I can only pray and I guess that the liberal thinking that kicked religion out is to blame for the lack of compassion and forgiveness etc. <br />Hugs to you both and rest well. Your husband does great in typing your posts!!!<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-25672967501479858152013-01-03T22:51:06.885-06:002013-01-03T22:51:06.885-06:00I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.
Your po...I am so sorry for the loss of your friend.<br />Your post is beautifully written.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10289421173213610330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-66806242673216346402013-01-03T21:10:21.941-06:002013-01-03T21:10:21.941-06:00Oh- I needed to read this tonight, Rebecca-That is...Oh- I needed to read this tonight, Rebecca-That is why you wrote it. I have some fences to mend, too. Some words spoken that should never have been said- some heartaches that have never been healed. Thank you (or Mr AGP) for typing this out- It was meant to share here- God bless you and I pray for your healing every day- xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-83555970440892066032013-01-03T20:51:12.475-06:002013-01-03T20:51:12.475-06:00Very sorry for your loss. Life is so fragile and i...Very sorry for your loss. Life is so fragile and it is these instances that we are reminded to appreciate/celebrate each day to the fullest. <br /><br />Glad you are healing and will soon be back doing all those things that you love. <br /><br />A side note, right before Christmas I got the flu and was so ill can't even explain it then DH got sick and we were too sick to take care of each other. Made me think.... but we are better now. The side note is that in my antique booth I sold so much even though I was unable to work it. Blessings abound in so many ways. Be of good cheer!Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04368871799946468921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-2801982451498441512013-01-03T20:18:19.513-06:002013-01-03T20:18:19.513-06:00Rebecca,
Thank you for such a nice post. I just wo...Rebecca,<br />Thank you for such a nice post. I just wonder if she possibly had Lupus, it can hit like that sometimes...<br />I will say a special prayer tonight for your speedy recovery and also for healing of hearts in the family of your friend.<br />Amber Lyon Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16787947120256227380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-33440516181704332732013-01-03T19:56:36.240-06:002013-01-03T19:56:36.240-06:00My Sweet,
You have a willing heart...that is all ...My Sweet,<br /><br />You have a willing heart...that is all God asks of us. When we have a willing heart.....He is able to work His wonders through us. Do not fear....you are being led by His mighty Hand.<br /><br />Thank you so much to Steve.....he is a darling.<br /><br />Love you, BBarb https://www.blogger.com/profile/03410036713000396886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1934579070684149103.post-71868080307931790382013-01-03T19:53:16.828-06:002013-01-03T19:53:16.828-06:00I've been thinking about your surgery and the ...I've been thinking about your surgery and the healing that must take place. Don't rush it. God does give us a lot to think about and challenges with things we don't always understand. I guess we need to be still and listen more.♥♫Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116154641827479893noreply@blogger.com