tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post2396648097457819307..comments2023-10-28T05:14:04.796-07:00Comments on AN AERIAL ARMADILLO: Stormy weatherTessahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05233122532137654099noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-17390578489394431782010-12-30T09:59:08.377-08:002010-12-30T09:59:08.377-08:00You are sooo beautiful, even moreso a beautiful an...You are sooo beautiful, even moreso a beautiful angel now...I will always remember you! <br /><br />You have touched my heart. I just wish I would have TOLD you these things!!!<br /><br />I have admired you from afar for so long! I will hope to see you again, so I can hold your face and tell you, I love you!<br /><br />CherieCheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17178170203137286047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-90923470945268921182010-09-25T12:24:48.444-07:002010-09-25T12:24:48.444-07:00Such astonishing prose, Tessa. Thank you for the i...Such astonishing prose, Tessa. Thank you for the insight. I understand things far better through metaphor. And you have given that gift to me. Somehow, you have entered my heart. And that's a good thing.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18372015226222285350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-39707411961143337742010-08-13T05:16:25.841-07:002010-08-13T05:16:25.841-07:00Tessa, it has been too long since I have been and ...Tessa, it has been too long since I have been and so I came, was shocked, scrolled back, and learned. And now I know even more that it has been too long since I have been. Too long.<br /><br />I send you all the love and light anyone can send this from this far.<br /><br />xo<br />erinWoman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-51216798618630249902010-08-01T16:32:11.699-07:002010-08-01T16:32:11.699-07:00Tessa, the power of your love and courage fills me...Tessa, the power of your love and courage fills me with such gratitude to have met you.Hana Njau-Okolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15978662559579409259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-60701425448273558542010-07-27T06:22:05.885-07:002010-07-27T06:22:05.885-07:00whenever i feel really blue, i come over and read ...whenever i feel really blue, i come over and read this again and again, then i slap myself in the face and carry on.soulbrushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879115279499153124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-62520762108632530832010-07-25T13:41:50.510-07:002010-07-25T13:41:50.510-07:00Dearest Tessa, how did I miss this post?! You know...Dearest Tessa, how did I miss this post?! You know, you are always on my mind - because you inspire me to be more and to savor life to it's fullest! I read your comments and quotes on FB and they make me smile. <br />And now I read this hear and I am filled equally with love for you, sadness for your pain, I feel your urgency and am in awe at how you are approaching this chapter in your life.Silke Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17094855019089665976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-23391763717289015702010-07-21T15:56:10.640-07:002010-07-21T15:56:10.640-07:00Dear dear Tessa, distant "cousin" who sh...Dear dear Tessa, distant "cousin" who shares with me ties to the beautiful land of South Africa. You will forever be in my thoughts, when I drink my tea and listen to Johnny Clegg.<br /><br />"Hold me close Africa<br />Fill my soul Africa"<br /><br />I send you love and peace and African Dreams.PoozyBearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053002148277580435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-85920850308902887282010-07-19T04:27:11.472-07:002010-07-19T04:27:11.472-07:00although I only recently started reading your blog...although I only recently started reading your blog, I was quickly captured by your art, writings and personality which tryly shines like a candle through the beautiful words and images of your blog. I am very touched, moved and saddened by this post. I wish you and your family well and will be thinking of you.JArt Studio-Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538625766656076312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-17985332858771193252010-07-16T22:22:44.114-07:002010-07-16T22:22:44.114-07:00I'm grieved to hear that this is happening, gl...I'm grieved to hear that this is happening, glad that you are comforted by the many friends you've made here, you certainly "let your little light shine".ArtSparkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04875996639432864367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-10208169182604826792010-07-15T08:49:57.281-07:002010-07-15T08:49:57.281-07:00I came to your blog via kj, just had to add one mo...I came to your blog via kj, just had to add one more flower to your garden of love. So many love you...as my therapist told me when I lost my husband and was surrounded by friends...if each one of them thinks about you even just once a day...you are always on someone's mind. That is uplifting, isn't it.Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats https://www.blogger.com/profile/00995773243323674858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-11304574224784426872010-07-13T17:17:53.425-07:002010-07-13T17:17:53.425-07:00Tessa, I have no words except I love you, your hea...Tessa, I have no words except I love you, your heart, personality, words, creativity, the way you inspire all of us. I believe in miracles. And am looking for one.JuneMoonToonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250650462174428854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-1837927065283722392010-07-13T14:34:36.900-07:002010-07-13T14:34:36.900-07:00Dear Tessa, I read this post just now... But it...Dear Tessa, I read this post just now... But it's not late to tell you how much I like your blog and i.e. - you. As you maybe remember I've been following it since about a month. It's full of so much energy, beauty and light that I'm smiling and feeling better every time when reading it. But this time I'm confused and my heart aches although I don't know you in the way I rossichkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03185784702539084622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-53021137491578562052010-07-13T11:23:33.882-07:002010-07-13T11:23:33.882-07:00i am beyond words and beside myself. i love you d...i am beyond words and beside myself. i love you dearlyadrienne traffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121010202318322278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-19405405055636539972010-07-13T11:05:08.185-07:002010-07-13T11:05:08.185-07:00Sending you all my love on the wings of a desert s...Sending you all my love on the wings of a desert sparrow. I have a few of your prints here in my home. Such an incredible mark you have left upon my heart. **blows kisses** DebDeborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12195623810400107239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-19509325228738569642010-07-13T11:01:15.271-07:002010-07-13T11:01:15.271-07:00I was away for a while - didn't realize you we...I was away for a while - didn't realize you were this sick.<br /><br />Sending you lots of love and hugs.pink dogwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00938574807898718022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-68164810523720517732010-07-12T10:23:53.853-07:002010-07-12T10:23:53.853-07:00♥♥kjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15122196887043345981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-49229916284199245522010-07-11T13:47:50.802-07:002010-07-11T13:47:50.802-07:00I'm glad we have some purpose and some use, ev...I'm glad we have some purpose and some use, even if we feel useless in the face of your illness.Madame DeFargehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08172239340844485940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-81867053887934840842010-07-11T09:14:09.484-07:002010-07-11T09:14:09.484-07:00Dear Tessa, I'm really sorry to know what you&...Dear Tessa, I'm really sorry to know what you're going through right now. I thought I'm the only one going through a rough time but it's nothing compared to yours.<br /><br />I feel sad that I found comfort in your words, you who are undergoing through a lot of pain maybe. And I feel sad that I wasn't able to keep up with you and this blog. A person who I look up to as a very Bjornikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17591280559940953202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-44343425387290374172010-07-10T22:35:32.947-07:002010-07-10T22:35:32.947-07:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-26670627028597183092010-07-10T14:54:19.829-07:002010-07-10T14:54:19.829-07:00My dearest Tessa - what a glorious day it was toda...My dearest Tessa - what a glorious day it was today to wake up with you on the other end. Shame on me, you end up cheering me. Aha! I've spent the last 9 hours and 45 minutes capturing grace, and all I have to show for it is your serene face with an African head wrap. Yes, you are all worth it. The painting is 30 inches x 40 inches. I think I shall take a break and eat a bowl of peach ice Ces Adoriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17338000465619901229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-15049497177391360072010-07-10T12:24:33.475-07:002010-07-10T12:24:33.475-07:00Here via KJ. A very touching post and all my very...Here via KJ. A very touching post and all my very best to you. I don't know you well (yet) but am holding you in my heart.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-53357211260221402732010-07-10T10:34:07.767-07:002010-07-10T10:34:07.767-07:00Dearest Tessa,
Today we stood atop a mountain loo...Dearest Tessa,<br /><br />Today we stood atop a mountain look out in Makhewu, a group of young swazi singers and myself... and we sang... <br /><br />I told them to look out beyond the emerald hills which surrounded us on every side and sing....to those who love Africa... who love the world... not in a vague, limp way...but in broad rubato strokes of passionate love, <br /><br />I hope you hear Maithrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17039947095595430108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-48119835976765126042010-07-10T10:30:50.143-07:002010-07-10T10:30:50.143-07:00Oh, Tessa. Ces alerted me to a star that is fadin...Oh, Tessa. Ces alerted me to a star that is fading. I want to pound my fist upon someone's chest and make it stop, make the star burn brighter for just a bit longer. <br /><br />And then I read your words and feel your enormous grace, and I am bowed again by your beauty and dignity.<br /><br />I consider it such a privilege to know you. Do you know, every time I see a zebra or an Bella Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02139728758198482234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-5719632731368234562010-07-10T07:49:36.770-07:002010-07-10T07:49:36.770-07:00Dear sweet Tessa. You introduced yourself to me by...Dear sweet Tessa. You introduced yourself to me by sending me an award on my journal blog. A place where I just wanted to remind myself to remember the details of what I was reading.<br /><br />I have since celebrated in the posts you have so lovingly shared with all of us. It is such a sweet experience.<br /><br />I send my love and will pray for you daily. <br /><br />((((((((((((((hug)))))))))Grace Albaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971403225615601241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2096225945040235557.post-64825335152318719462010-07-10T05:15:44.808-07:002010-07-10T05:15:44.808-07:00My darling darling Tessa,
I remember the elegant d...My darling darling Tessa,<br />I remember the elegant description of your illnes, posted here a while ago. Then the terrible account of your last struggle in Africa... It was all scary and mysterious, but for some reason (self-censoring?) I never understood it to be terminal.<br /><br />I may not be able to say it well, because I am shaking right now.<br />I want you to fully understand in what Eleonora Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06746184664869196394noreply@blogger.com