Comments on: The Little Things Make a Big Difference

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 20:02:56 +0000

Thanks, Michelle! You have a wonderful Christmas, too.

Maria

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:00:26 +0000

You all have a Merry Christmas. Loved the update of this post. Especially the wonderful picture of Kelly, Romeo and you wonderful unique fireplace! Best always – Michelle

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:56:32 +0000

Hi Kiwi Fan,

Thank you so much! Great to hear from summery New Zealand, since it’s definitely not summer HERE right now. I am so honored to know what I write gives you some encouragement to keep going with your healthy eating, welcoming gradual improvements and celebrating the little things that keep you going. And remember, by eating this way you’re no longer “feeding” the disease process, which is a HUGE thing that makes a HUGE difference, even if you don’t see evidence of dramatic improvement. I’ll be posting some ideas that will work in either season really soon. Wonderful to have you along!

Maria

By: Kiwi Fan

Kiwi Fan — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:01:10 +0000

Thank you so much for your writings – they are truly delightful and inspirational. They also give me much hope as I struggle with worsening MS physically. Your gradual improvements make me determined to persevere with my healthy eating. I will celebrate the ‘little things’ that keep me going! I look forward to being able to cook some of your delicious recipes some time and also to reading your lovely thoughts. A blessed Christmas to you from summery New Zealand!!

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 01:09:28 +0000

Thank you so much, Julie. You made my afternoon. 🙂

Maria

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:45:52 +0000

Maria, you have such a beautiful way with words. We can all learn so much by just paying attention. You remind me to simply slow down and appreciate all things, big and small. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and poetry. I am always so excited to see one of your posts pop up in my email.
Julie

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:27:18 +0000

Thank you, alyne, and welcome!

Maria

By: alyne

alyne — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:11:12 +0000

new to your blog. really enjoyed your thoughts today. inspired me to consider things I’ve forgotten

By: moonwatcher

moonwatcher — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:53:13 +0000

Thank you for your beautiful comment, Kathleen. It means a lot to me. It reminds me how I used to tell my students the logic of poetry is “both/and”–it includes everything.

Maria

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:36:14 +0000

I am not a poet. I am a statistician and a computer programmer, much the antithesis. Yet your writing cuts through directly to my heart. Thank you so much for your openness and your sharing.