Oh Jacqueline, you are so kind! I feel the same about you. Thank you for this. You made my feeling-old-and-tired-gray-haired day! Love you friend. And I sincerely hope you’re doing well. oxox
Oh I love that quote - is it Alex Haley? Thank you for being my biggest fan (and mum). It’s everything. Now I can breathe better and see it all as a gift. Love you. oxox
Oh thank you Simone! I’m so sorry I’m late. I hope your visit went well. This video was a calling to put things into a blessing box and not feel the gap of missing people during the pandemic. We went through a lot as a family and it split up for a few years. Sending you my love. oxox
Heidi! yesssss. That park — that waterfall — means so much. I know you know. I am so sorry I’m late here. It’s been weird to be thrown out of my community (and not see anyone here either) and I admit it’s given me some apathy. I’ve been on here less and less. I do need to catchup with your stories a bit and get to some more reading here. Can’t wait to meet you. ox
Deborah, I truly appreciate your inspiring video. It means so much to me this weekend as I'm finally taking the step to sort through about twenty boxes of memories I've avoided due to the heartache they hold. Your words have given me the courage to see these memories as sources of joy rather than anxious sorrow.
I miss so many family members, and the thought of facing photos from my past marriage has added to my sadness. But today, as I dive into box two, I'm embracing a new attitude of joy and cheerfulness while I organize these cherished memories. Thank you for your uplifting message! 💜🙏✨
Oh Charlotte, I am so happy you felt this from the video. I had to take the sad gap of how our family split apart for a few years and mend it in my mind. It was truly a calling. I hope you were able and are able to sort through your life and see it differently now. I totally get it. I can only imagine how hard it was when it blew up - closing those boxes forever. But you lived. You are writing the best stories. We can find our security, our comfort, grow with our faith and come back and see that this was something really good at the time. Even when it turned sour for a bit. It’s all a God given process isn’t it? Especially when we are seeking Him and reaching for better. Love you. Thank you for watching and reading. oxox
Oh friend. Thank you! I’ve had some Notes apathy lately. Not seeing my friends and no one sees me anymore. So weird to have my community shut down. I keep hoping it changes. It’s been a few months. But I’m good. I must check in with you. This was a real calling to go back and see all the blessings while my heart ached inside. It just about knocked me out at the end (a lot of work) but such a gift. oxox
I restacked the post for you the other day because I wanted it to help you (and spread some joy too). Yes when your algorithm gets messed with, it’s hard to reset it it. When I was banned from Twitter I was so upset because I’d built such friendships on there. It’s a shame how this place has changed but as with everything, we can only work with the set up we have right now. Xx
Oh that’s crazy! thank you! I never saw it and I’m pretty good about seeing restacks because they mean so much. You are a good friend. And I agree. What can you do? Keep going. What happened to you was awful. I can see how it built a backbone. I’m strong. Never giving up writing and creating. It can cause some apathy in Notes though. We will keep going! oxox
My sweet Friend, Yes ! I watched The video and between Tears and smiles I made a decision, I will start looking at memories on Facebook with My sister, It has been two years May 28 and I can't keep avoiding the Pain. At least I didn't have to suffer during covid with it. I had enough problems being a hugger without hugs, Thank you for sharing. I know how hard it can be to open up, oxoxoxox
Dear Linda, friend - I’m sorry I’m late! That took a lot of work and lot out of me (tired after! ha ha!) but what a calling from God. What a gift to my soul to see things in a different light. All I felt was pain and loss from 2020 and a hole, a big gap — that lasted a few years. That was all Him telling me to put the “live” moments together and see it as a blessing. You will do what you need to do when it’s the right time. Don’t force it. I know the pain. God will speak to you when it’s time. Love you and I am hugging you. oxox
You are such a beautiful woman, inside and out. ❤️
Oh Jacqueline, you are so kind! I feel the same about you. Thank you for this. You made my feeling-old-and-tired-gray-haired day! Love you friend. And I sincerely hope you’re doing well. oxox
"In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past & a bridge to our future"
Thank you for sharing what the voice told you ❤
Oh I love that quote - is it Alex Haley? Thank you for being my biggest fan (and mum). It’s everything. Now I can breathe better and see it all as a gift. Love you. oxox
It is Alex Haley! 🙂
Pertinent and timely for a family visit from my sister and her two grandsons this weekend … connections 🥰
Oh thank you Simone! I’m so sorry I’m late. I hope your visit went well. This video was a calling to put things into a blessing box and not feel the gap of missing people during the pandemic. We went through a lot as a family and it split up for a few years. Sending you my love. oxox
All went well, thank you Deborah 🥰
What great project. In your case the pieces combine into a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing..
Thank you friend. God is so good to call me back and help me see it with joy instead of pain. I hope you’re doing well. ox
See you under that waterfall, Deborah!
Heidi! yesssss. That park — that waterfall — means so much. I know you know. I am so sorry I’m late here. It’s been weird to be thrown out of my community (and not see anyone here either) and I admit it’s given me some apathy. I’ve been on here less and less. I do need to catchup with your stories a bit and get to some more reading here. Can’t wait to meet you. ox
Deborah, I truly appreciate your inspiring video. It means so much to me this weekend as I'm finally taking the step to sort through about twenty boxes of memories I've avoided due to the heartache they hold. Your words have given me the courage to see these memories as sources of joy rather than anxious sorrow.
I miss so many family members, and the thought of facing photos from my past marriage has added to my sadness. But today, as I dive into box two, I'm embracing a new attitude of joy and cheerfulness while I organize these cherished memories. Thank you for your uplifting message! 💜🙏✨
Oh Charlotte, I am so happy you felt this from the video. I had to take the sad gap of how our family split apart for a few years and mend it in my mind. It was truly a calling. I hope you were able and are able to sort through your life and see it differently now. I totally get it. I can only imagine how hard it was when it blew up - closing those boxes forever. But you lived. You are writing the best stories. We can find our security, our comfort, grow with our faith and come back and see that this was something really good at the time. Even when it turned sour for a bit. It’s all a God given process isn’t it? Especially when we are seeking Him and reaching for better. Love you. Thank you for watching and reading. oxox
So much joy within that video, Deb. Children, animals, song, celebration…
It’s to be cherished x
Oh friend. Thank you! I’ve had some Notes apathy lately. Not seeing my friends and no one sees me anymore. So weird to have my community shut down. I keep hoping it changes. It’s been a few months. But I’m good. I must check in with you. This was a real calling to go back and see all the blessings while my heart ached inside. It just about knocked me out at the end (a lot of work) but such a gift. oxox
I restacked the post for you the other day because I wanted it to help you (and spread some joy too). Yes when your algorithm gets messed with, it’s hard to reset it it. When I was banned from Twitter I was so upset because I’d built such friendships on there. It’s a shame how this place has changed but as with everything, we can only work with the set up we have right now. Xx
Oh that’s crazy! thank you! I never saw it and I’m pretty good about seeing restacks because they mean so much. You are a good friend. And I agree. What can you do? Keep going. What happened to you was awful. I can see how it built a backbone. I’m strong. Never giving up writing and creating. It can cause some apathy in Notes though. We will keep going! oxox
If you look where it says ‘restack’ (to the left of notes) it comes up. It shows 4 restacks - you, Charlotte, me and Dave x
Yes, keep on going ❤️😊
My sweet Friend, Yes ! I watched The video and between Tears and smiles I made a decision, I will start looking at memories on Facebook with My sister, It has been two years May 28 and I can't keep avoiding the Pain. At least I didn't have to suffer during covid with it. I had enough problems being a hugger without hugs, Thank you for sharing. I know how hard it can be to open up, oxoxoxox
Dear Linda, friend - I’m sorry I’m late! That took a lot of work and lot out of me (tired after! ha ha!) but what a calling from God. What a gift to my soul to see things in a different light. All I felt was pain and loss from 2020 and a hole, a big gap — that lasted a few years. That was all Him telling me to put the “live” moments together and see it as a blessing. You will do what you need to do when it’s the right time. Don’t force it. I know the pain. God will speak to you when it’s time. Love you and I am hugging you. oxox