tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post524449625648746987..comments2024-02-12T04:47:06.603-05:00Comments on Plays With Needles: Once there was a tree...Susan Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18094024834053351944noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-3947942242255402622014-10-20T20:07:13.543-05:002014-10-20T20:07:13.543-05:00The story was enchanting. I actually went back and...The story was enchanting. I actually went back and read it twice. I was so happy with the conclusion of the story, because I for one adore happy endings. To Susan: You might have missed your second calling, a wonderful writer of tales. I think you have a book in you! I believe children will read your story, and it will become their favorite all time tale. <br />I remember when I followed the creation of the Giving Purse. I enjoyed watching it take shape and form, and I thought the concept was phenomenal, and still do. It was and is a glorious and giving creation.<br />Jim: Thank you for helping to make it whole again.<br />To Maura: I am so happy for you. I could see the love in your eyes, and I'm so happy that you have it back. I hope your friend is better now. She is indeed a wise woman.<br />May God bless you all.<br />Hugs, Sondratraderslostarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895760314927250496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-84199146913162013382014-10-18T04:46:50.743-05:002014-10-18T04:46:50.743-05:00A beautifully-told story. I'm so glad that you...A beautifully-told story. I'm so glad that you and Jim managed to restore the tree!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322676800314521539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-84791813305232677432014-10-17T01:57:09.286-05:002014-10-17T01:57:09.286-05:00You write THE most beautiful stories and this is o...You write THE most beautiful stories and this is one of them. I read your original story & the theft & return of the giving purse and was mesmerized by it, such a wonderfully spiritual story. I wrote to you in the hope you'd do an online class for the Giving Purse & I think we said we'd talk in the new year. The year has nearly gone but Susan, if you could possibly think about it, I'd love to sign up. This story has to be told, the Giving purse has to spread her goodness & love to our damaged world. Aussies would love this special tree xxTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05156184865301526179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-67111805043925336682014-10-17T01:21:39.392-05:002014-10-17T01:21:39.392-05:00you really should be writing a book the skill you ...you really should be writing a book the skill you have makes your articles a joy to read, this also caused a tear or twomargarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14225676137708827434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-89733762931186982322014-10-15T12:01:29.428-05:002014-10-15T12:01:29.428-05:00Love happy endings:) Love happy endings:) Mary Ann Tatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06064111648107079739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-14529487095191787042014-10-15T10:47:58.990-05:002014-10-15T10:47:58.990-05:00Awwww....just beautiful!Awwww....just beautiful!Suztatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15703965965474209546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-66718516636269973042014-10-15T08:45:29.339-05:002014-10-15T08:45:29.339-05:00Yeah! Well done, Jim! I'm so glad the tree i...Yeah! Well done, Jim! I'm so glad the tree is restored to its former glory and restored to its one true owner. Can't wait to hear the next chapter in the trees adventure.<br />Oxford Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248559319479870932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-25920439138391373252014-10-15T07:44:32.038-05:002014-10-15T07:44:32.038-05:00You should think about making a Tree of Hope &...You should think about making a Tree of Hope & Life Bag to sell in honor of Breast cancer research.II would be the frist to order one!!gigi knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681833318738801367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-49520454683767958282014-10-15T06:19:20.270-05:002014-10-15T06:19:20.270-05:00Tears in my eyes and love in my heart for Jim. Th...Tears in my eyes and love in my heart for Jim. The giving just keeps on giving.<br />xo,<br />DebMosaic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715004978582753127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-56308406944852664192014-10-14T21:08:18.210-05:002014-10-14T21:08:18.210-05:00Hurrah! Perfect ending/beginning!Hurrah! Perfect ending/beginning!Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-31077131331904379502014-10-14T19:39:40.620-05:002014-10-14T19:39:40.620-05:00Thank you for the smile...and a wee tear. Love th...Thank you for the smile...and a wee tear. Love that persistent tree! <br /><br />P.S. Shel Silverstein is smiling down on you all. :-)Margarethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04472013513744969837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-81638970589566185642014-10-14T18:48:25.134-05:002014-10-14T18:48:25.134-05:00I am happy to know the Tree and Woman are once aga...I am happy to know the Tree and Woman are once again happily together and ready to take on the world. Thank you Jim for taking the time to carefully clean this amazing tree of life. Susan you are truly amazing and thank you for sharing your story. Blessings...Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-88481777804399329702014-10-14T16:33:13.384-05:002014-10-14T16:33:13.384-05:00So glad that the tree purse lives again to bring j...So glad that the tree purse lives again to bring joy to those who see it! Lisa Bonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16954398440820019953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-53700790490506499422014-10-14T14:20:22.539-05:002014-10-14T14:20:22.539-05:00What a heartwarming story! So glad that the tree a...What a heartwarming story! So glad that the tree and the lady are back together again...its so nice to read a happy ending story...the tree is so very lovely.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04778881951560644932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-23334119166452062942014-10-14T12:33:09.656-05:002014-10-14T12:33:09.656-05:00I love the Seth Grodin quote, as it encapsulates h...I love the Seth Grodin quote, as it encapsulates how I feel about you. You transform the everyday into something extraordinary. You take a simple, heartwarming children’s book and it evolves into a work of art, a beautiful metaphor. You can take a moment and magically change it into a treasured memory. Even when that moment is dark, challenging, and complex. Your positive energy, mindfulness, and abundant creativity in everything you touch, transforms how the story unfolds. How truly wonderful it is to connect with my tribe and to have friends that inspire us to connect beyond. Thank you Susan. And Abby. And Jim!!! Maurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724158173694693079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-32906208572205972452014-10-14T12:22:23.936-05:002014-10-14T12:22:23.936-05:00Very entertaining chapter in the life of the "...Very entertaining chapter in the life of the "tree" but it's not over yet!!<br /><br />BTW, that Jim's a Jem!<br />xx, CarolCarol- Beads and Birdshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11062821517519300477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-47574903900246842202014-10-14T11:36:09.273-05:002014-10-14T11:36:09.273-05:00I can't wait to hear about the trees next grea...I can't wait to hear about the trees next great adventureSonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971391129568440394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-10161913548813329612014-10-14T11:30:27.667-05:002014-10-14T11:30:27.667-05:00What a beautiful story, with such a happy ending! ...What a beautiful story, with such a happy ending! Thank-you for sharing with us, Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03748075364992710186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-83255635897007416302014-10-14T09:58:06.839-05:002014-10-14T09:58:06.839-05:00The description of the adventure of the tree was s...The description of the adventure of the tree was so vivid that has made me cry..The happy ending was a relief!Noulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12679523252403661638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24975998.post-44512017569915941912014-10-14T09:48:19.304-05:002014-10-14T09:48:19.304-05:00I love a happy ending! Wonderful story beautifully...I love a happy ending! Wonderful story beautifully written :)Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05576522742755637290noreply@blogger.com