tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992793787948588734.post6048296707327931886..comments2023-08-29T09:54:16.746-04:00Comments on vita nostra: ReflectionsEmily@VitaNostrahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03604610049683621891noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992793787948588734.post-59286700176943504322010-10-14T12:35:20.317-04:002010-10-14T12:35:20.317-04:00Kelli - You are so sweet. A big hug to you and ...Kelli - You are so sweet. A big hug to you and thank you so much for your well wishes. You made my day!Emily@VitaNostrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604610049683621891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992793787948588734.post-26253835894614427662010-10-12T14:44:11.270-04:002010-10-12T14:44:11.270-04:00Thank you for sharing this with us. It's very ...Thank you for sharing this with us. It's very revealing to place your amazing trip in this kind of context. It makes sense to me now how your photographs are so contemplative and full of wonder (does that make sense? argh, articulation fail!). <br /><br />Life sure is funny indeed, not nearly always in the 'ha ha' sense. You are very inspiring, and I hope you'll keep sharing with us.<br /><br />I hope you have the most glorious October day for your wedding, and it is as happy and joy filled as you deserve it to be. <br /><br />(Which is a whole lot.)kelli g. { bug miscellany }https://www.blogger.com/profile/08975242961775960322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992793787948588734.post-21364074649840531132010-10-12T13:21:33.938-04:002010-10-12T13:21:33.938-04:00A big huge thanks to all of your for sharing your ...A big huge thanks to all of your for sharing your comments and thoughts. This was a hard post to write and it helps so much to hear of your similar experiences and beliefs. Life is definitely funny this way.... we all go through it the same way... on different timetables... but eventually we all have common experiences and epiphanies that arise from them. The hard part is acting on them... it is very inspiring to hear your thoughts and stories. <br /><br />Thank you so much :)Emily@VitaNostrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604610049683621891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992793787948588734.post-36543868643078146472010-10-12T10:11:09.376-04:002010-10-12T10:11:09.376-04:00It's funny how life can change so quickly isn&...It's funny how life can change so quickly isn't it? My hubby lost his dad suddenly 13 years ago and since then we've both thought a lot about life, choices, happiness. It's sad to work and work and work waiting for retirement to come to start enjoying life and things end before you ever reach it. Life is too short not to do what you love, be with who you love and be happy. <br />We embarked on this overseas journey almost 4 years ago, knowing that it was a big unknown and would be for some time to come and I'm grateful for the experience that has opened our eyes to new places and people - memories that will last our lifetime. No risk, no reward has been our motto and even though it's been difficult to leave behind friends, family, aging parents, and my career, and it's been a lot of hard work, we've gained in so many other ways and we know that it is setting us up for our future. <br />Your fiance is so right about moving forward and will be a pillar of strength for you as you continue your journey. I'm sure your mom would be so proud of you for embracing happiness and running with it. xolisaroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201063720578870254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992793787948588734.post-53200523912695701672010-10-11T07:40:56.100-04:002010-10-11T07:40:56.100-04:00Beautiful post -- I didn't know your back-stor...Beautiful post -- I didn't know your back-story! Your fiance was so right in saying that life is about choices, about moving forward. I wish you the best in moving forward toward your wedding... can't wait to hear the details ;)Sarah B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13681626689891883344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4992793787948588734.post-55992583096428371212010-10-09T11:26:07.282-04:002010-10-09T11:26:07.282-04:00Great post. Fitting, because I've recently ad...Great post. Fitting, because I've recently adopted "choose happiness" as my new personal motto. <br />I haven't been reading long enough to have watched you go through this journey, but just hearing you talk about it now is inspiring. I wish you all the best with your wedding, and the marriage that follows. {that's the really good part!} <br />have a great weekend!jdavissquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911942484823419064noreply@blogger.com