tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post3888481156889553573..comments2023-10-06T05:56:03.059-07:00Comments on Julie Luek: In The Midst of StormsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-87711910189098793222013-08-23T19:01:00.876-07:002013-08-23T19:01:00.876-07:00Hi Jessika, it was lovely! I did another hike late...Hi Jessika, it was lovely! I did another hike later in the week that was also very restorative. Thanks for the thought on my son. We'll get to the other side, I feel confident. As for the rejection, so par for the course in writing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-60384405993477329682013-08-23T18:59:47.317-07:002013-08-23T18:59:47.317-07:00Thanks Yolanda for stopping by. It was a lovely re...Thanks Yolanda for stopping by. It was a lovely respite and one I need to repeat soon. Taking care of our souls is so important in the midst of stress!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-64664771231227075302013-08-23T09:37:12.022-07:002013-08-23T09:37:12.022-07:00Beautiful. What a wonderful thing that you seized ...Beautiful. What a wonderful thing that you seized the opportunity for escape. So sorry to hear about your son and the job...jessika fleckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808906296309031940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-66028192151177717702013-08-21T13:28:40.539-07:002013-08-21T13:28:40.539-07:00Lovely photo's and so wonderful you have a pla...Lovely photo's and so wonderful you have a place to escape to that is so breathtaking. Those are the moments that get us through the rest of it!<br /><br />Your last sentence brought it home! Thank you!Yolanda Renéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09085436784133103221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-62545979672177194192013-08-19T15:09:37.660-07:002013-08-19T15:09:37.660-07:00Thanks Bev. Quiet times likes this are restorative...Thanks Bev. Quiet times likes this are restorative, aren't they? I appreciate the kind thoughts and prayers. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-79863081427724915322013-08-19T15:08:47.781-07:002013-08-19T15:08:47.781-07:00Speaking of needing quiet time and refreshment-- I...Speaking of needing quiet time and refreshment-- I hope you find your space soon. You've had so much going on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-91045588374335909052013-08-19T15:07:51.323-07:002013-08-19T15:07:51.323-07:00Thanks, Julie for your kind thoughts. It was a lov...Thanks, Julie for your kind thoughts. It was a lovely outing and one I'll need to repeat soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-46250530807637269272013-08-19T15:07:14.085-07:002013-08-19T15:07:14.085-07:00I have to say, I'm definitely not a big snake ...I have to say, I'm definitely not a big snake fan either! Hope your book sales are soaring!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-7470022281829937512013-08-19T15:06:35.983-07:002013-08-19T15:06:35.983-07:00I've definitely found the emotions to be fleet...I've definitely found the emotions to be fleeting but trying to dig deeper for the "real" peace. Thanks, Jerry-- hope you find it too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-44494018459499267612013-08-19T11:22:51.333-07:002013-08-19T11:22:51.333-07:00I am so sorry to hear of your son's illness. ...I am so sorry to hear of your son's illness. My prayers are with him.<br /><br />You are obviously strong enough to weather this storm. Keep yourself grounded with moments like this one whenever you can, be gentle with yourself and trust that this amazing world is capable of those miracles- the big as well as the small.Bevimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14924337684790883853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-66505699976065336152013-08-19T11:05:57.570-07:002013-08-19T11:05:57.570-07:00Well done :) I want to go! I NEED to go. I envy yo...Well done :) I want to go! I NEED to go. I envy your wonderful time away from reality. I hope you keep finding the peace you need, my friend.T.J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11719361269817168474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-64584353296991244552013-08-19T01:54:23.362-07:002013-08-19T01:54:23.362-07:00This was beautifully written with breathtaking ima...This was beautifully written with breathtaking images! I'm also sorry that you have so much to deal with right now. Hope all goes well as your son begins treatments. I'll be sending lots of positive thoughts your way.<br /><br />JulieEmpty Nest Insiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074223969046687064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-75059251972547470762013-08-18T07:33:04.500-07:002013-08-18T07:33:04.500-07:00Hi, Julie. I'm sorry to hear that life has bee...Hi, Julie. I'm sorry to hear that life has been squeezing you hard of late. I hope and pray that it begins to treat you and yours much better in the immediate future. Thank you for sharing these thoughts and photos. It made me feel as if I was there with you...or in the case of the snake, hiding safely behind you! ;)<br />Wishing you the best. May it be a much better week!<br /><br />-JimmyJames Garcia Jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559119178720751963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-4275808327056922912013-08-17T19:01:01.061-07:002013-08-17T19:01:01.061-07:00Delightful account! I sure hope you can find some...Delightful account! I sure hope you can find some lasting peace. It is fleeting for me, but I am perfectly willing to take most of the blame for this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349087080262856079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-13725378949548990762013-08-16T10:13:59.709-07:002013-08-16T10:13:59.709-07:00Although I usually say sanity is highly overrated,...Although I usually say sanity is highly overrated, I have to go with you on this one, Mark. I find it peaceful to "tune out and tune in" on a daily basis as well. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-747303176613502892013-08-16T10:13:05.003-07:002013-08-16T10:13:05.003-07:00Hi Pat-- probably because we are both walking acro...Hi Pat-- probably because we are both walking across that road sometimes-- we share empathy. I am not a photographer, but I sure love taking my camera with me on outings. It really helps me focus on beauty. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-87719379162286263882013-08-16T10:11:55.058-07:002013-08-16T10:11:55.058-07:00Thanks Ruth. It was a lovely respite in a bit of t...Thanks Ruth. It was a lovely respite in a bit of turmoil. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-54026176832887698702013-08-16T09:09:23.862-07:002013-08-16T09:09:23.862-07:00Beautiful pics:) I totally understand the need to ...Beautiful pics:) I totally understand the need to get away from it all. I also practice getting away inside my head everyday...really helps me stay sane:)Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793077012143289985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-187475319573034402013-08-16T09:06:31.607-07:002013-08-16T09:06:31.607-07:00Once again you bring tears to my eyes, Julie. What...Once again you bring tears to my eyes, Julie. What a beautiful escape, even though brief. Your photos are excellent!Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-47755976897958147532013-08-15T18:12:07.213-07:002013-08-15T18:12:07.213-07:00Beautiful post, Julie. Thanks for sharing your tho...Beautiful post, Julie. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and pictures. So glad you got the gift of peace when you so needed it.Ruth Schiffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02625363295823548969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-59704715430987285422013-08-15T17:24:42.581-07:002013-08-15T17:24:42.581-07:00Thank you Mary Ann. What a wonderful verse to shar...Thank you Mary Ann. What a wonderful verse to share. I will mediate on that when my heart is heavy. I love that I live in a place where this kind of abundance is before me all the time. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-43773156727634706422013-08-15T17:18:41.596-07:002013-08-15T17:18:41.596-07:00Our Heavenly Father has created such beauty for us...Our Heavenly Father has created such beauty for us, and this day was His gift to you on your time away. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." (James 1:17) How wonderful that is! Mary Ann Potterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10859843676283396203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-61794996547286515312013-08-15T16:09:53.557-07:002013-08-15T16:09:53.557-07:00Debbie-- you were so sweet to swing by and comment...Debbie-- you were so sweet to swing by and comment. Thank you. For me and my hummingbird mind and anxious heart right now, it certainly takes the time to slow down and be still to really see what is being given to me. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-88576885855049566462013-08-15T16:05:13.151-07:002013-08-15T16:05:13.151-07:00This was just beautiful! The saying... "take ...This was just beautiful! The saying... "take time to stop and smell the roses" comes to mind. Your words and pictures were just what I needed today!! God has certainly blessed with this gift of writing... and now these words have blessed me! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14527969918647258282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4548174337658660106.post-83115027977339995882013-08-15T15:35:04.154-07:002013-08-15T15:35:04.154-07:00Nature, whether it be a part of something we nurtu...Nature, whether it be a part of something we nurture or our surroundings, has a way of giving back to us very gently and tenderly. I'm so glad you have your gardens.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00741349796538313075noreply@blogger.com