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searching a dense forest,
no sunlight can reach me,
its vastness surrounds me and I cannot find my way,
I whisper his name…..
and all I can hear is my own voice calling back to me…….saying
……..where are you?
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~ wendi is the author of two books, you can view them here.
I really like this!
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you are so very kind, thank you.
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Reminds me of this verse.
“Behold, the Lord’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:”
Isaiah 59:1 KJV
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i love this……….thank you for commenting with it.
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Sure thing
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🙂
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This is so poignant Wendi, it brought very clear images to my mind; beautiful 😊 xx
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Oh I am so very happy to read this………thank you so much for your kind and generous comments!
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You’re welcome my friend 😊 xxx
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Ps I just managed to delete the very kind comment that you posted on my site; i have no idea how ☹️ So sorry xxx
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that is the way of WordPress…………so, just let me say again………..YOU are awesome and your blog rocks…….I am sure I wrote something like that!
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That was my comment to you! 😉
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thank you Christy! you are too kind.
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Yes it does have its little moments doesn’t it 😂 You were your wonderful, generous self as always 😊 xxxx
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thank you for your very kind words……I am humbled.
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I’ve been guilty of deleting comments before, but it’s also immediately given me the option to undo it. It’ll bring back what you deleted. Maybe this will work, for next time. 😊🙏🏽
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It said ‘undo’ and i said yes but then the comment just disappeared- maybe just a little gremlin 😋
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Haha! Maybe! 😏😆
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You describe that feeling of loss well. 🙂
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thank you so very much…………
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Hello dear Wendi 🙂
I worry about getting older and being financially secure ‘enough’ with the broken body I have. My health no longer allows me to ‘work hard’ to get anywhere that could secure my future – unless my writing pays off???
It’s worth knowing though, that there ARE people who understand what being ill all the time is like, because they have it too – and there are those who will stand by us despite being ill because we are loved by them.
Wishing and praying better health for you. Keep strong my friend, love Faith xox
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I worry about the very same things my friend. I am currently not working d/t health issues, I keep thinking……….maybe I’ll get a miracle and/or maybe I will be able to publish a book or two………who knows……but CI sucks! and I am so sorry you understand what I am saying……..
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What are you writing Wendi? 🙂 xo
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Hey Faith, I am trying to find my original comment to you that you are commenting on and I can’t so I am guessing you are asking about what I am currently working on and not my blog……? please forgive me for not knowing. I am praying for you my friend.
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With a name like Faith, comes Hope! 😊🙏🏽 Have hope. And I’m still young and thats one thing I worry about often having Chiari and not being able to work. My mind is constantly thinking of ways to make ‘it’ happen. I recently created my YouTube channel, again trying to find ways to make it happen. Of course! I can’t even begin to describe what my days have been like since starting the channel. I’ve felt the wrath of the extra load, but when won’t I?! I can physically work anymore, but then ‘simple’ things like blogging and YouTube make me want to ‘chop’ my own head off from the intense pain I’m under!
Have you placed ads in your blog?
That won’t make you money overnight but it will definitely help.
Ana ☺️
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Hella Ana 🙂
Good luck with your You Tube channel. But, making money now with YT is almost impossible since Google bought it up and has imposed almost impossible rules before you can make a penny…I tried but gave up on that in the end. You need 1000s of subscribers and thousands of ‘thumbs-ups’ to make anything.
What else can you do? What do you like doing? Do you craft?
I feel for you, I know how hard it is living with a chronic illness.
I’m trying to make money from my books. Selling on kindle first, hopefully finding an agent and a traditional publisher.
Wishing you all the best, love, Faith xo
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Yes, thank you. That’s it, I enjoying doing nails – always have. I’m an artist at heart. I’m not a nail technician though. But I love all things nails.
Yes, I’ve read the terms and things and it’s basically not based on subscribers now. Its on likes, once you hit 1,000 likes then you’ll start seeing something and of course advertisers, perhaps later collars with companies. I’ve already done the ‘paper’ work on that, so it’ll generate itself once I hit the 1,000 mark. The idea behind the channel, is that I just took my Nail File Friday’s from my blog and moved it to YouTube. It’s actually a lot easier for me now that it’s on YouTube. Of course the process is 10x’s longer due to the editing more than anything. But I love it, I’m not in the best of health, so that’s a struggle, but I’m enjoying it.
I’m making a couple change on my blog every month, nothing out of this world amazing! But it’s a start.
The problem I’m having is that I don’t have social media, no instagram, Twitter, Facebook, etc. And so, the growth has been and I’m sure will continue to be slow. The promoting part, being the blog or YouTube is that social media is the driving force behind everything now. Without social media to get your name out there, you’re really working twice as hard.
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Ah, I didn’t know that about them changing the rules – again(!) – the 1,000+ likes to start generating income.
I wish you the best 🙂
And, yes it is HARD work.
I don’t have the other social media either as I find ONE platform (this blog) already takes up my time. And, since I’m focused on my writing more now, this is where I want to be. But, like you say, they DO DRIVE TRAFFIC to your main piece.
It’s very difficult now to keep off the internet as it demands so much of you – and we do have offline lives too. You must be very busy with your little chlldren too.
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Yes! The latest ‘guidelines’ are that you have 4,000 viewing hours and 1,000 plus likes and then you qualify to start generating income. BUT all is well, with patience. Aside from just starting the YouTube channel, I’m just starting to learn how to record and edit videos. I had zero clue going in. But I’m learning as I go, everyday I know something different, that can be done and added on a video. It’s true what they say, it’s work.
Yes, social media today is the driving force behind your growth. Ugh, but I don’t want to get into that. I have enough on my plate for now.
Yes, very true indeed. I try not to be on the phone on my desktop but unfortunately when my husband is home, I try to get as much done as I can. I schedule posts or pre-record videos. Anything to get ahead, not necessarily finish, but at least get started!
The children are so understanding. I’m not in the best of health, so I also have to do as much as I can depending on how I’m feeling. I try to take advantage of my ‘good’ days.
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Sad but infinitely beautiful.
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thank you so much for your kind words Barbara…
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So true and heartfelt Wendi. I grieve the old me everyday. Blessings my friend!
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thank you Vivian for your kind words…..I am so glad it spoke to you.
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It encouraging to find others who can relate. Much love!! 🤗😚
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Yes, it is really comforting……….it’s just too bad that there are so many of us.
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🤗😢💚💜
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WOW… 👍🏼🙂😇👌🏼
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I am humbled…..thank you so much.
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😇😇
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This is nicely written Wendi!
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thank you so very much Christy….
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This is beautiful. It really spoke to me too. xxx
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Oh, thank you so very much……..I deeply appreciate your kind words.
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Sometimes we find ourselves lost, even though there’s so much people around; you still feel so alone, they’re not who your looking for. You soul cries out, but all you hear; is loneliness within. Your heart feels lost, your soul hasn’t yet found its peace! Lovely piece Wendi! May you find the peace, your heart is looking for!
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thank you so very much Warren for taking the time to read and comment on this post. You always have such beautiful and profound words to “say” and you always have such encouraging words……..thank you from the bottom of my heart………
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Thank you for kind words Wendi. It’s my absolute pleasure pleasure!!
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Oh Wendi I hear such sadness. Why dear girl? What is it that is ailing you?, tormenting you?, hurting your sweet soul?
How can I support you?
You are in my thoughts and heart!!
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you are so very kind and thoughtful, thank you for caring, it is deeply appreciated.
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Keep sharing with us!! We are all enjoying getting to know gentle, kind you!!!
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I am truly humbled by your kind words………thank you so very much for the encouragement.
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such a great information for blogger i am a professional blogger thanks
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Wow this is deep. Great job
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thank you so very much………
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Haunting & beautiful
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thank you so very much Cynthia
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Wow. The echo of your inner voice. Serene and beautiful
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thank you so very much…………..
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My pleasure 😇
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Your writing is always so beautiful and so touching! Wendi, this was yet again shows your ability to share such amazing words.
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thank you very much for your kind words Alyssa.
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You are welcome my dear sweet friend!!
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God bless you! I also have a chronic illness, well two actually. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease on 1-6-2012. At that time I only weighed 128 pounds due to the severe damage in my small intestine. I am 1 inch over 6 feet tall, so that was deathly thin! The Lord has healed me to a certain point, but I suffer from Cachexia now due to the damage done to the villi in my small intestine. I weigh around 140 on the days I’m not suffering another Cachexia episode, and I weigh around 132 when I am.
I have been fighting this thing for almost 7 years now. The Lord is so faithful and good and He has brought me through victorious! My prayers are with you!
Grace and peace to you!
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I am so very sorry that you know what it is like to suffer from chronic illnesses, it’s a tough road to walk.
Thank you so very much for your kind words and thank you so very much for taking the time to stop by and comment.
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This is beautiful!
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thank you so very much……….
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I SEE YOU!.. I honour You.. I LOVE you… When are you going to SEE Your Own Beautiful Self as that bright light stood in the forest? .. For HE is within YOU… 💕💖💕 Much love dear Wendi..
Those were thought provoking words in your poem.. ❤
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I am sending so much love right back to you Sue……you are truly one amazing human being.
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Thank you dearest Wendi… For that beautiful compliment to start my day here in the UK.. Well, I have been up since 6-30am, but only now just sitting to catch up with my blog to prepare a couple of posts. Its nearly 11am What I want you to do is to look in the mirror and say the same thing to yourself… ❤ Mega Hugs ❤
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Thank you for all the work you put into your posts, I so look forward to reading each and every one.
I will do that…………thank you for the reminder my dear dear friend…………….
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You are very welcome.. I know, at one time I walked with a stick and had to crawl on all fours up my own stairs…. You can heal even when we are feeling rock bottom… You should find my latest video on my Dreamwalker’s Sanctuary of particular interest. ❤
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yes, thank you! I have it as a link to watch tonight. thank you so very much! you offer such great encouragement……….
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🙂 ❤
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