tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post1106779890278745637..comments2024-02-19T06:06:55.519-08:00Comments on Turtle Learning: CANCER IS BACK AND THIS TIME IT HURTS RIGHT OFF THE BAT!turtlelearninghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-15679562382065822712017-07-06T10:47:34.516-07:002017-07-06T10:47:34.516-07:00There is a mystery to life that science has yet to...There is a mystery to life that science has yet to grapple with -- a unity of all things, an energy and -- dare i say it? a spirit. All cultures have their own take on it, and always the ruling class seizes such thoughts as their private property; they try to shape such notions to fit their needs, to keep the people distracted and content with oppression. In the past the king was a god. And the spirit was captured and interpreted by the priest, the shaman. All developed dogma, rules to keep the oppressed in line; the rich and powerful lived in splendor while the poor suffered waiting for glory in the next world. But scientists will discover some day that the question of the spirt is not really a question of god/no god; it is a matter of an energy that connects all things, past, present and future. And if we pay attention we can feel that energy and hear Joan's voice now along with the others who lived good lives, done good things. There is an afterlife, brothers and sisters: Those who do good deeds and work for the people will live forever.J.P. Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07010235965026867918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-4279081186889380662017-04-28T02:45:14.042-07:002017-04-28T02:45:14.042-07:00I suppose all my swearing is a form of prayer as w...I suppose all my swearing is a form of prayer as well since it's directed somewhere. But I did like the words of my friend Sheila as a prayer. And perhaps just trying to give up anger is a good thing as suggested by my friend Robin who had her own bout of this ghastly disease. But I thank you for reminding me that prayer can be so many things. I think it's why I wish I could write poetry. Hope to see you again soon Susan. turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-5540917068149078022017-04-28T02:42:28.789-07:002017-04-28T02:42:28.789-07:00We have mission projects now, right? I think we sh...We have mission projects now, right? I think we should do away with all the colonialism and have Mexican War projects - Revolution of 1910 I think it was. I envision my hacienda being plundered by the people and all the objects shared. Hopefully! Thank you for your kind words!! turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-50304754602567792512017-04-28T02:40:28.309-07:002017-04-28T02:40:28.309-07:00Thank you Renee. It is a bit better after the fir...Thank you Renee. It is a bit better after the first chemo round surprisingly as they said it would take till after the second. But sometimes the effects don't come on at first. Right now it's almost 3 a.m. here and I can't sleep -- my face has turned red from the steroids I think. Thank you for your kind words.turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-55207337741603473712017-04-28T02:38:45.538-07:002017-04-28T02:38:45.538-07:00Thank you Mari. I hope I can share it soon. Thank...Thank you Mari. I hope I can share it soon. Thank you so much for your very kind words.turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-74076137345998951902017-04-28T02:26:28.147-07:002017-04-28T02:26:28.147-07:00Thank you Elisa - trying to figure out the 1"...Thank you Elisa - trying to figure out the 1" to 12" scale right now. How to make it big enough but not too big. And there's nowhere in my house to fit it. I will think of you constantly as I try to complete this. You are my inspiration. turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-49981141726735626252017-04-28T02:25:06.816-07:002017-04-28T02:25:06.816-07:00Thank you for your beautiful words Yousef. I feel ...Thank you for your beautiful words Yousef. I feel a privilege knowing you and all your incredible talents. I hope I can get better enough to visit again. Miss your humus and baba ganoush! (sorry if my spelling is off).turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-79924650056419823432017-04-28T02:23:48.604-07:002017-04-28T02:23:48.604-07:00Thank you so much Tzivia Zeidman. It is never too ...Thank you so much Tzivia Zeidman. It is never too late for a dollhouse in my opinion! I have collected furniture that fascinated me over the years. It's now the house that presents a challenge. turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-39366633333665247952017-04-28T02:21:50.093-07:002017-04-28T02:21:50.093-07:00Thank you so much Liz Murray!! I hope all is going...Thank you so much Liz Murray!! I hope all is going well with you and your fabulous journey! turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-22248229597921406232017-04-28T02:21:17.894-07:002017-04-28T02:21:17.894-07:00So beautiful Sheila. And how is he now? I will k...So beautiful Sheila. And how is he now? I will keep those words with me!! turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-85525647492154749622017-04-28T02:20:23.146-07:002017-04-28T02:20:23.146-07:00So sorry to hear about Steve! Yikes!! So medieval...So sorry to hear about Steve! Yikes!! So medieval what we have to endure. Send him my very very best! And love. And to you too!turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-3887511202558467622017-04-28T02:19:29.672-07:002017-04-28T02:19:29.672-07:00Thank you Yvonne. I think miniature quilts are in ...Thank you Yvonne. I think miniature quilts are in the picture - and wall hangings!! turtlelearninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00213278416862645698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-90408382926514167182017-04-26T19:08:39.347-07:002017-04-26T19:08:39.347-07:00You CAN pray for health. Prayer is so many things...You CAN pray for health. Prayer is so many things. Thought. Poetry. Appreciation. Song. Affirmation. Gratitude. Determination. Resolve. A way forward. Sometimes surrender and serenity and peace to show the way forward. Or silence. Prayer is a sum greater than your parts and it's within you. I know you can find it, Joan. XoxoxoxSusan Reephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04077924673966133833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-53752733353668683272017-04-25T09:15:45.748-07:002017-04-25T09:15:45.748-07:00The doll house might be a source of ideas and insp...The doll house might be a source of ideas and inspiration for the CA. elementary SS curriculum, where there's a big hacienda project. I hope it finds the way. Wishing you the moment you are in and healing.Lancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08818770805843173503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-11314055985736281822017-04-23T08:59:50.571-07:002017-04-23T08:59:50.571-07:00Joan, I am so sorry for all of the pain that you&#...Joan, I am so sorry for all of the pain that you're experiencing. Not fair! I love your dollhouse dreams.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13187641025121631318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-13686500657459118462017-04-23T08:58:35.519-07:002017-04-23T08:58:35.519-07:00Your smile, your eyes and your warm hello made me ...Your smile, your eyes and your warm hello made me smile. You inspire me speak out and fight for what I believe is right. Thank you for just being you.<br />Can't wait to see your doll house. Marihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04039863497971428573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-40816257468498224412017-04-23T08:43:30.431-07:002017-04-23T08:43:30.431-07:00Thanks for your honest and beautiful stories and I...Thanks for your honest and beautiful stories and I'll be dreaming of your magical dollhouse, and eager to see it take shape!Elisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517032976864971507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-34745757999094276692017-04-23T05:38:48.899-07:002017-04-23T05:38:48.899-07:00I feel so privileged to be able to feel your paine...I feel so privileged to be able to feel your pained but very lively spirit. You blog is an incredible body of magical and thoughtful drawing by words. Thank you for sharing . Wish I could help with anything. Peace and much love. يوسف أبوديّة @ Yousef Abudayyehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15807074141049936979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-69210957089008779372017-04-23T01:52:48.647-07:002017-04-23T01:52:48.647-07:00i love doll houses. never owned one in my life. a ...i love doll houses. never owned one in my life. a friend of mine had a doll house and it fascinated me. love the miniature furniture.<br />you are in my thoughts and prayers<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08486713475491898445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-30978254333177481012017-04-22T14:00:22.397-07:002017-04-22T14:00:22.397-07:00You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for ...You are in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing this story. Liz Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02303422885031978878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-3204905606160258012017-04-22T13:43:20.405-07:002017-04-22T13:43:20.405-07:00Joan, I empathize with your anger at the missed op...Joan, I empathize with your anger at the missed opportunity for having your treatment start sooner. It is baffling and upsetting. A similar thing happened to my son, twice. I know you said you're not one for prayer, but here is what I made up for him, and it helped me to get through some very dark times. May the doctors, nurses, and all those who have him in their care, bring to bear all of their knowledge, all of their experience, all of their skill, and all of their compassion, to provide just the right treatment--not too much, and not too little--to restore him to vibrant health and a balance of mind, emotion, body, and spirit. I wish the same for you, Joan.Sheila Ressegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03825902968436088673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-36446209377447393312017-04-22T10:36:06.129-07:002017-04-22T10:36:06.129-07:00Sending meta your way. Steve is being treated for ...Sending meta your way. Steve is being treated for tongue cancer. He eats through a tube now. 2 weeks to go. Cancer treatments are horrible. Wishing you the best.Robin Lernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621867867108429445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1570877992319742050.post-84282738117117129762017-04-22T10:17:48.933-07:002017-04-22T10:17:48.933-07:00Thanks for sharing your heart and dreams. If I can...Thanks for sharing your heart and dreams. If I can help in any way, please let me know. Jeff and Yvonne Weinsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11661780999151474463noreply@blogger.com