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Post by mirages on Mar 14, 2011 22:54:35 GMT -5
Love and light to momtomany, to Penelope, to holst and her students, to Japan and all who are suffering.  Fractals are amazing, aren't they? I was reading Walt Whitman today -- in his poem, Miracles, he says, "Why, who makes much of a miracle? / As to me, I know of nothing else but miracles." A community of hearts that flash open and release light at a moment's notice, distance no object, is a miracle, too. ETA: Whoah! Sorry the image is so big. If someone can shirnk it or show me how to, I'd be grateful! thanks susie, fixed, tinafeaETA2 -- thanks to you both -- didn't see it had been fixed till I got in to modify the post myself! Feel like I'm recovering from having a seriously swelled head! |
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Post by satisfied on Mar 14, 2011 22:56:11 GMT -5
I've lit a candle for you, momtomany, Penelope and all those who love her. You've done a good thing to reach out.
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Post by readon on Mar 14, 2011 22:57:58 GMT -5
I hate it when this site gets sappy. We all are anonymous and we all have our individual lives and trials and glories and sad events. In my anonymity, I want to say just two things. Flippantly, I am truly in the minority. I don't care about Adam's ear gauges. If his little holes expand, I'll love them. I'm actually fascinated by the way we are beginning to refashion our physical selves - making each and every one of us unique. So there. I'm spending alot of time in the NICU these days. My precious granddaughter - born on the anniversary of Fantasy Springs - is very sick. If you pray - please pray. If you look to the stars - seek the one needing light. She is very strong but in need of more than she can provide. I feel private and scared to ask for something from friends I've never met. But tonight may be the night. Her name is Penelope. And she has just begun to live. And I've never prayed before. And you are my friends, and I ask for your love for her. Strange that I'm posting. But I have nowhere to go. I come here after coming home. An empty house, because my darling man has taken over where I left off - we are sharing the need to care. I am missing the family I just left - and I'm wiping my nose and reading the thread. You, who don't know me, are helping me through this night. momtomany I will send my prayers to you, your family, and Penelope. Praying is just talking to God. Talk to him. Tell him what you want you and need for Penelope. Then be still,quiet, and calm and listen. Have faith that the need will be met. There are things that need to be done for Penelope. Here is a prayer that the answers are delivered to the caretakers, family, and friends that surround her with love. |
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Post by lynne on Mar 14, 2011 22:59:39 GMT -5
I hate it when this site gets sappy. We all are anonymous and we all have our individual lives and trials and glories and sad events. In my anonymity, I want to say just two things. Flippantly, I am truly in the minority. I don't care about Adam's ear gauges. If his little holes expand, I'll love them. I'm actually fascinated by the way we are beginning to refashion our physical selves - making each and every one of us unique. So there. I'm spending alot of time in the NICU these days. My precious granddaughter - born on the anniversary of Fantasy Springs - is very sick. If you pray - please pray. If you look to the stars - seek the one needing light. She is very strong but in need of more than she can provide. I feel private and scared to ask for something from friends I've never met. But tonight may be the night. Her name is Penelope. And she has just begun to live. And I've never prayed before. And you are my friends, and I ask for your love for her. Strange that I'm posting. But I have nowhere to go. Come here after coming home. An empty house, because my darling man has taken over where I left off - we are sharing the need to care. I am missing the family I just left - and I'm wiping my nose and reading the thread. You, who don't know me, are helping me through this night. momtomany (((( momtomany)))) Tonight my prayers for healing are with Penelope and with you and your family. I just want you to know that I understand and care. My grandson was born a year before your Penelope, coincidentally on the weekend of FS. He was born with a very serious syndrome that stops normal growth of stomach muscles in utero and damages the bladder and the kidneys. His prognosis was so hard to hear, and I had so many emotions, and needed to be strong for my daughter. This was her first baby, and my first grandchild. I remember staying up all night those first few weeks and months, listening to Adam's live streams and watching you tubes and feeling so glad I had something to take my mind of the worries of the day that also crept into my sleep. I couldn't really talk to anyone in real life because I didn't want to add to their burdens or fears, so I communicated with a few new "Adam friends" on PF who let me know they were there to listen and to offer support. I listened to Time for Miracles a lot back then, and even though we pick apart that song, it really helped me at that time to have hope. Three surgeries later, my grandson is surviving and thriving and amazing his doctors every day. I continue to value every day with him. He teaches me that we never know what the next day holds for any of us, and so we better choose to feel the joy of each day of life we have together with each of the people we are lucky enough to love. Hang in there, and keep hope strong. And feel free to PM me anytime you need a listening ear. Remember that here, you are not alone. Also sending healing thoughts your way Holst. Sorry that happened. Some kids have such a hard set of circumstances to deal with! |
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Post by murly on Mar 14, 2011 23:01:11 GMT -5
momtomany, I hope with all my heart that Penelope will recover quickly. Love, light, and positive energy are being beamed at your precious granddaughter from all of us at Adamtopia.
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Post by kapsiz on Mar 14, 2011 23:02:17 GMT -5
mirages - I like this ~
A community of hearts that flash open and release light at a moment's notice, distance no object, is a miracle, too.
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Post by SusieFierce on Mar 14, 2011 23:06:39 GMT -5
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Post by marysue on Mar 14, 2011 23:08:37 GMT -5
I hate it when this site gets sappy. We all are anonymous and we all have our individual lives and trials and glories and sad events. In my anonymity, I want to say just two things. Flippantly, I am truly in the minority. I don't care about Adam's ear gauges. If his little holes expand, I'll love them. I'm actually fascinated by the way we are beginning to refashion our physical selves - making each and every one of us unique. So there. I'm spending alot of time in the NICU these days. My precious granddaughter - born on the anniversary of Fantasy Springs - is very sick. If you pray - please pray. If you look to the stars - seek the one needing light. She is very strong but in need of more than she can provide. I feel private and scared to ask for something from friends I've never met. But tonight may be the night. Her name is Penelope. And she has just begun to live. And I've never prayed before. And you are my friends, and I ask for your love for her. Strange that I'm posting. But I have nowhere to go. I come here after coming home. An empty house, because my darling man has taken over where I left off - we are sharing the need to care. I am missing the family I just left - and I'm wiping my nose and reading the thread. You, who don't know me, are helping me through this night. momtomany Momtomany - I have never met you, but I feel I know you through Adamtopia, along with other people here that I have never met. My sister's name is Penelope, so I feel a special bond with your granddaughter. Your Penelope (and you and your family) will be in my prayers tonight, tomorrow and every day until you tell us she is thriving. (A hug for you, too) |
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Post by jamie on Mar 14, 2011 23:14:28 GMT -5
Sending light and love to Penelope and Momtomany.  A little story to give you some hope. My niece was born 1.5 lbs. It was very scary and I couldn't imagine how she could make it. Yesterday she won the state championship in hockey and is a complete spitfire at age 12. Remember to take care of yourself even though it's the last thing on your mind, eat and sleep when you can. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 14, 2011 23:18:11 GMT -5
I actually quite loved the larger images in this case. So much going on in the world and in our individual lives. The larger images encapsulted for me the love that IS. Any way you 'cut it'..(sorry, the kid in me couldn't resist :-/) they are ALL phenomenal!!!  |
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