tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post4517025426076698119..comments2024-01-11T12:45:54.664-08:00Comments on garden delights: MY WORLD ~ 47 A DOUBLY SIGNIFICANT DAYArijahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-71000475247211964792009-10-24T11:02:42.250-07:002009-10-24T11:02:42.250-07:00I have really enjoyed reading your post, even thou...I have really enjoyed reading your post, even though your story is kind of sad your description is wonderful written. Thanks for sharing :)Melusinehttp://www.photoblog.com/melusinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-14623641728276925972009-10-22T10:29:03.954-07:002009-10-22T10:29:03.954-07:00Congratulations on the award. You really deserve i...Congratulations on the award. You really deserve it. The short story from your life is interesting and touching. Thanks for sharing. Magnolia flowers are absolutely gorgeous.MedaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760724573094155384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-27622279939825726162009-10-21T19:32:18.144-07:002009-10-21T19:32:18.144-07:00My heart is heavy reading your answer. I'm gla...My heart is heavy reading your answer. I'm glad your father's expertise let him save others, but that does not minimize, in any way, the struggles he endured.<br /><br />Congrats again upon your award!Gelhttp://soulcrayons.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-47254121061667595272009-10-21T15:18:44.230-07:002009-10-21T15:18:44.230-07:00Arija, this is a rich and tender story that overfl...Arija, this is a rich and tender story that overflows with memories and stirs emotion in me. How lovely that Ces breathed life into this wonderful oak nymph portrait for/of you! I love it!Tammie Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09018402134070834516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-38251649684207640732009-10-21T10:49:57.941-07:002009-10-21T10:49:57.941-07:00At first I was glad to finally identify the beauti...At first I was glad to finally identify the beautiful tree that I've admired for so long.<br /><br />Then I read your story and felt swept away. I am glad you were blessed with a new life and home, like a phoenix, you rose.<br /><br />The award is lovely as is your blog.Clarityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705409395605833495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-7888188563276021482009-10-21T06:05:39.857-07:002009-10-21T06:05:39.857-07:00Gel, my father only survived the gulag because, as...Gel, my father only survived the gulag because, as a deoctor, he was as important to the guards as to the prisoners. He was released after 15 years and spent the rest of his working life teaching surgery in Siberia. Going back to Latvia was not a viable option.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-76978083413283574072009-10-21T06:00:16.845-07:002009-10-21T06:00:16.845-07:00Gel left a comment that did not load up:
GEORGEOU...Gel left a comment that did not load up:<br /><br />GEORGEOUS photo! I'm sprry the overcrowding has changed conditions.That is sad.<br /><br />I have never been in Au, but mu hubs has on a business trip and said the country is every bit asgorgeous and friendly as people say.I hope to go.<br /><br />Your life has been full of challenge. I hope your father was released from Siberia.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-37231851693414344122009-10-20T19:41:12.984-07:002009-10-20T19:41:12.984-07:00To those of you who emathised with my story, I tha...To those of you who emathised with my story, I thank you one and all for caring enough to leave your thoughtful and supportive comments.<br />My heart, although encumbered with two man-made valves is big enough to fit you all inand a lot more besides.<br />As I wander this amazing blogging community, I find so many shining stars, artists, poets, writers , lovers of nature and all those who spread the honey of love thickly on my toast. <br />I salute your talents and send you my love. <br /><br />Thank you all for being there for each other and for me.Arijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03720793296992474762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-60022487199370094052009-10-20T18:54:18.202-07:002009-10-20T18:54:18.202-07:00What a post. So interesting. So full of depth and ...What a post. So interesting. So full of depth and heart. You have been through what I have only read about. (Not that I have any desire to go through that.) Those magnolia trees are gorgeous. I think their heart must be like yours.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984115229811752666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-6983794422818787632009-10-20T17:50:21.324-07:002009-10-20T17:50:21.324-07:00I am so glad you have shared your story. I pray th...I am so glad you have shared your story. I pray that it will multiply everyone's thankfulness for the things we so often take for granted. <br /><br />A thought struck me as I was reading it. When diamonds are scattered on the diamond merchants table they are beautiful, but they need a setting. He will choose the perfect diamond for the perfect setting. Until you came to Australia, you were like the diamond that was spilled on the table, but the nation of Australia is the place that has shown you off to your fullest, because it is the place that God himself placed you and gave you the opportunity to sparkle at your finest.<br /><br />Love Sparrow.sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05813281777476012154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-71073154050774951212009-10-20T17:22:08.723-07:002009-10-20T17:22:08.723-07:00To whoever did not want your company.. it is their...To whoever did not want your company.. it is their great loss.. and little did they know that their thoughtlessness had made you the determined, grand soul that you are today... I salute you, my dear Arija!!!Gwen Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13410235558740636534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-9474068452519737462009-10-20T10:53:36.523-07:002009-10-20T10:53:36.523-07:00Felicitations Arija ! euh....Congratulations Arija...Felicitations Arija ! euh....Congratulations Arija !<br />Very beautiful post....Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03163410609765483454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-84865783478886337592009-10-20T08:36:25.717-07:002009-10-20T08:36:25.717-07:00I'm so embarrassed that Canada wouldn't ta...I'm so embarrassed that Canada wouldn't take your family in 1949 but pleased to know that Australia accepted you with open arms.<br /><br />Sidney must have been gorgeous the day you arrived. It's wonderful that you have such fond memories.Stine in Ontariohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449865663892740308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-26008818598496783812009-10-20T08:17:32.746-07:002009-10-20T08:17:32.746-07:00What a story!
From where were You refuging?What a story!<br />From where were You refuging?ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17102182140461159463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-52802750051788764592009-10-20T08:01:49.042-07:002009-10-20T08:01:49.042-07:00What an excellent post. I really don't have th...What an excellent post. I really don't have the words to express how much your words captured. Beautiful and poignant.Carverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968919406427737503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-2265952111634995642009-10-20T07:53:17.178-07:002009-10-20T07:53:17.178-07:00Hi Arija,
Surely you would live well in Peratallad...Hi Arija,<br />Surely you would live well in Peratallada, only has 250 people.<br />Wonderful story, Arija.Xavihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13331432868220887632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-75621187448344240742009-10-20T07:10:55.227-07:002009-10-20T07:10:55.227-07:00Beautiful.Beautiful.Jenn Jilkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05259681360456905055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-57118374632847474522009-10-20T07:06:22.174-07:002009-10-20T07:06:22.174-07:00Arija you are the most beautiful person and how I ...Arija you are the most beautiful person and how I love you.<br /><br />Your name is in the draw.<br /><br />To have lived all that dear one. All of that. I would be honoured to hear more of your life.<br /><br />Love Renee xoxoReneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11785932958464359112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-37455117762987540802009-10-20T06:23:20.383-07:002009-10-20T06:23:20.383-07:00Oh Arija, I marvel at the resilience of the human ...Oh Arija, I marvel at the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. I am imagining you, 13 years old in foreign land and my heart reaches for yours. I am so sorry you lost your childhood treasures in the bushfire, but you still have your memories of those things that shaped you,of the people who gave them to you. <br />The mind is our most precious attic full of memory stacks and remembrance boxes tied with soul strings...<br /><br />xox<br /><br />Isabel<br /><br />You are truly deserving of Ces award. You courageous woman.Isabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02681951546653165197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-73967146638942974552009-10-20T04:50:16.327-07:002009-10-20T04:50:16.327-07:00Earth, Wisdom and Love: the Oak.
Congrats.
Luiz Ra...Earth, Wisdom and Love: the Oak.<br />Congrats.<br />Luiz RamosLuiz Ramoshttp://www.ramosforestenvironment.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-66338185601653547242009-10-20T04:20:57.187-07:002009-10-20T04:20:57.187-07:00What an amazing journey you have had.
Be strong!What an amazing journey you have had.<br /><br />Be strong!LadyFihttp://ladyfi.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-81645499796941003792009-10-20T03:55:15.214-07:002009-10-20T03:55:15.214-07:00Wow, amazing story. Various members of my family w...Wow, amazing story. Various members of my family were carted off to Siberia, too. Beautiful award.Wolynskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04428782184898610640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-86418481904004023372009-10-20T00:50:22.095-07:002009-10-20T00:50:22.095-07:00Arija, your poignant post brought me to tears. Th...Arija, your poignant post brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing it with us.<br />Smiles and blessingsCarolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11725941662453444918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-43850320822994762052009-10-20T00:38:02.336-07:002009-10-20T00:38:02.336-07:00Keep blooming like the lovely flowers you posted h...Keep blooming like the lovely flowers you posted here :)PS the Pratsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03244361418371176194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1785795575454502378.post-62701451511892823942009-10-19T20:45:22.137-07:002009-10-19T20:45:22.137-07:00Oh, Arija, (reading with a cloud in my eyes) what ...Oh, Arija, (reading with a cloud in my eyes) what a journey! Now I know how great an oak you are! Congratulations to the award from your sisterfriend Ces. I have seen her art and it is super beautiful.<br /><br />Take care always!Ebiehttp://themain-ingredient.info/noreply@blogger.com