tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post5171459215101890866..comments2024-02-21T04:18:49.859-06:00Comments on Picking Poppies: The journey of one little word . . . Kim Stevenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16765296400379609580noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-82355793324119823082015-02-02T20:19:55.935-06:002015-02-02T20:19:55.935-06:00Hi Kim,
I came back here to read the first post yo...Hi Kim,<br />I came back here to read the first post you wrote regarding your son. You write beautifully, with so much passion, love and clarity.<br />You are so blessed to have such a wonderful son who is clearly a tribute to you and your husband.<br />I think of you and your family often. I wish we could sit and share over a coffee or tea. <br />I've never been very successful with thinking about words, particularly over the last 5-6 years.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-86231445401936848562014-01-07T21:22:32.421-06:002014-01-07T21:22:32.421-06:00You and your story inspire me! Good for your son a...You and your story inspire me! Good for your son and his perseverance. I'm so glad he's feeling better now and "back in the game." I love your word (I chose it 2 years ago and it turned out to spur me on). Blessings to you in 2014!Sharonhttp://sharonodegaard.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-87779117860045676802014-01-05T19:49:31.276-06:002014-01-05T19:49:31.276-06:00Beautiful post - must have been so hard on you all...Beautiful post - must have been so hard on you all to go through this!tinajohttp://tinajoathome.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-13669725807676723572014-01-04T17:37:46.224-06:002014-01-04T17:37:46.224-06:00Dear Kim . . . Hard to find fresh words to say wha...Dear Kim . . . Hard to find fresh words to say what has already been said. I have followed your journey through great adversity this past year and used more than a few tissues to mop up afterwards. Your boy has surely learned how to face life's struggles with grace and perseverance from you. Blessings to you and your dear ones this coming year and may it be fruitful and filled with love and joy.Andrea Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06351969651992972116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-83394724389822486382014-01-04T09:10:56.599-06:002014-01-04T09:10:56.599-06:00beautiful post. So happy the outcome is a positive...beautiful post. So happy the outcome is a positive one and life is indeed filled with possible. Thank you for sharing and joining in the fun at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. I am leaving some hugs on your sweet blog Katherines Cornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490354550754091626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-462571899512305462014-01-03T15:03:34.854-06:002014-01-03T15:03:34.854-06:00What a heartwarming story. Your son is a remarkab...What a heartwarming story. Your son is a remarkable young man to have endured and persevered through all of that. - I'm so glad he taught lessons to more then just you. - Loving your Monarch photo too.<br />Happy New Year!Idahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587867197850064349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-1212641735683919962014-01-03T14:21:55.784-06:002014-01-03T14:21:55.784-06:00Your words hold such power and yes, possibilities....Your words hold such power and yes, possibilities. I am so glad your son is doing so well - our children can often be our best teachers, yes? Thank you for sharing your journey. Wishing you a year of intentional simplicity.Brendahttp://gottgraphicsdesign.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-41264588124463363142014-01-03T13:55:30.266-06:002014-01-03T13:55:30.266-06:00love the buterfly and how the words work well with...love the buterfly and how the words work well with your last iamge. Godo luck with your intentions. :)NatureFootstephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01340635075481959029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-21586224223016571622014-01-03T13:03:52.178-06:002014-01-03T13:03:52.178-06:00WOW! What a year you had. So happy to hear it all ...WOW! What a year you had. So happy to hear it all came out OK and what a great word for this year my friend. Your photo here is gorgeous.<br /><br />Happy 2014..<br /><br />Hugs~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052655796247020555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-51028420864208698002014-01-03T10:08:52.345-06:002014-01-03T10:08:52.345-06:00What a beautiful heartfelt post! Thank you for giv...What a beautiful heartfelt post! Thank you for giving me encouragement through this post to help me get through a very difficult situation I am currently facing. Comfypjshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189757592002061446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-31045013124414741002014-01-03T06:03:32.453-06:002014-01-03T06:03:32.453-06:00I love butterflies and your pictures. Happy New Ye...I love butterflies and your pictures. Happy New Year. Ha de gott.ormbunkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09682197621601166646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-30231191103104071062014-01-03T00:45:11.264-06:002014-01-03T00:45:11.264-06:00KIm, thanks for sharing your story. What a life l...KIm, thanks for sharing your story. What a life lesson that has been. I know you must be so proud of him and his strength, courage, faith and determination. He probably gets it from his Mom!Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09242684348574884384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-30369482349786418312014-01-03T00:35:59.621-06:002014-01-03T00:35:59.621-06:00That's an incredible story with a happy ending...That's an incredible story with a happy ending. The things we learn from life...<br />-Good luck with your new intentions!Katarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06622903367597082775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-37283864908704585762014-01-02T20:42:34.601-06:002014-01-02T20:42:34.601-06:00An inspiring story of your sons journey and persev...An inspiring story of your sons journey and perseverance! Life's lessons are sometimes hard but your word intentional has a powerful message to be inspired by. Thanks for sharing that and wishing you a Year filled with opportunity :)Davihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16524189315164547324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-65535037069906561802014-01-02T20:39:39.617-06:002014-01-02T20:39:39.617-06:00This past year has been such a hard one for you an...This past year has been such a hard one for you and your family! You've handled it with grace and such a wonderful attitude! Hoping that the new year brings you peace and joy!Cathy H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10779935742253650385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-39960494219015654832014-01-02T20:39:05.252-06:002014-01-02T20:39:05.252-06:00Your son is very inspirational- what a year you ha...Your son is very inspirational- what a year you have had. Intentional is a good word. Hope 2014 is the best yet for you all.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-67700778536619567642014-01-02T18:33:07.962-06:002014-01-02T18:33:07.962-06:00BEAUTIFUL!! I feel like I was on the journey with ...BEAUTIFUL!! I feel like I was on the journey with you the way you wrote this. I was pulling for both your son and you. He learned many great lessons and so did you. That line you wrote at the end of your story "That it's sometimes not until the last hour…" was so moving. Wonderful word for the year!Sarah Huizengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07326211901751159368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-83986473835460821282014-01-02T18:24:48.431-06:002014-01-02T18:24:48.431-06:00Such an amazing journey, Kim. Thank you for sharin...Such an amazing journey, Kim. Thank you for sharing, My word for 2014 is the same. This is something new for me. We'll see how it goes :)Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-50705014175639126672014-01-02T18:00:06.300-06:002014-01-02T18:00:06.300-06:00Well ... I just had to sit quietly for a moment af...Well ... I just had to sit quietly for a moment after reading this post to absorb the depth, the heart, the inspiration.<br /><br />It's wonderful to hear how proud you are of, and how inspired you are by your dear son. He has surely learned how it is possible to live with and move through adversity from you!<br /><br />Your photo art is beautiful.<br /><br />I'll have a side of simplicity too, please!<br /><br />xoxBonnie Zieman, M.Ed.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00282469017360136275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-2833507169916597792014-01-02T16:43:36.878-06:002014-01-02T16:43:36.878-06:00You and your son have been such a huge inspiration...You and your son have been such a huge inspiration especially on those days when I'm feeling low with pain. It's amazing what you guys have battled this year and come out all the stronger for it. <br /><br />I love your word for the coming year . . . I haven't chosen one yet. I've been sitting here all day staring at a blank screen struggling to find any words that make sense.Kathryn Dychehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17175563748388497142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-43069077267837849992014-01-02T13:54:07.516-06:002014-01-02T13:54:07.516-06:00This is a beautiful post, Kim. I'm so glad the...This is a beautiful post, Kim. I'm so glad the issue with your son had a good outcome. No, a great one! I love your word, and if this post is any indication, I'm sure it will serve you well. Thank you for all your butterfly help last year and helping us all learn so much about the miracles of life!Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-51452377460656683062014-01-02T13:45:35.440-06:002014-01-02T13:45:35.440-06:00Happy New Year Kim and thank you for all the lovel...Happy New Year Kim and thank you for all the lovely comments on my blog over the last year. Your butterfly shot is absolutely amazing<br /><br />Mollyxxxmollyhttp://365.mollysdailykiss.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-5212532491107509692014-01-02T13:13:53.997-06:002014-01-02T13:13:53.997-06:00I often pray for you and Sam and marvel at where t...I often pray for you and Sam and marvel at where the arduous journey has taken you. He is a brave lad, no question. Your word is excellent! Me, I've not had a lot of success with the word thing so I'm still pondering.Dottihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811399388989716265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-52189984899579900592014-01-02T12:31:24.565-06:002014-01-02T12:31:24.565-06:00What a post Kim and what a great word for you. I h...What a post Kim and what a great word for you. I hope it guides you through an amazing 2014. XoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504093426791656205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259467686458690615.post-31673366946970715002014-01-02T11:46:40.639-06:002014-01-02T11:46:40.639-06:00It is always amazing to me how resilient young peo...It is always amazing to me how resilient young people are. What a journey 2014 was for you. And you have picked a really good word. I think there are a lot of us just wanting to step back a bit and be more intentional, or mindful. I hope 2014 is a beautiful year for you. Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01273101486326139103noreply@blogger.com