tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post6829658052584758730..comments2010-06-22T19:21:48.646-07:00Comments on M-bellishment: 6 months caught up - how hard it's been...Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-71683866855879075232009-09-10T00:45:43.128-07:002009-09-10T00:45:43.128-07:00All of your pieces are so poignant and beautiful, ...All of your pieces are so poignant and beautiful, Joanna. Here's wishing you a brighter and happier year to come . . .<br /><br /><br />Kathy V in NMKVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893455571484379148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-36281235879318689412009-09-09T12:28:46.053-07:002009-09-09T12:28:46.053-07:00Thanks so much, Jonna, for your understanding abou...Thanks so much, Jonna, for your understanding about my husband. Yes, it's important to "keep doing" whatever.. making lists... getting things done... feeling better as a result. Robert is starting to do that now. For a while all he could do was watch day-time TV and sleep. Now he's starting to get outside and to read again. I am so relieved.<br /><br />I'm also glad to hear you being able to accept encouragement and use it to keep you headed away from black and toward color again. Art history? Bravo! May every student loan put a mile of distance between you and "just another machine."Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700778413231259614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-78302437498117961692009-09-08T08:11:48.277-07:002009-09-08T08:11:48.277-07:00Thank you all for your wonderful comments! I'm...Thank you all for your wonderful comments! I'm tearing up as I read them!!! It's been hard to heard encouragement from people since this whole mess began, but I'm getting to the point where I'm able to accept it. I'm really touched by the caring that people have extended to me, and to have people I've never met, who only know of me through a few pictures and some simple text. Thank you so much!!!<br /><br />Robin, I'm so sorry to here about your husband's trouble. My heart breaks to hear how badly people can be treated by those they are providing a service to. I can't imagine 17 years of it! <br /><br />I went through only 1 of true hell, but I've taken this as an opportunity to re-examine my choices, my flaws, and my potential. I am now starting to be excited about my future, and the adventures it will bring! I am going to be concentrating on school, to finish my degree in Art History, while keeping up my skills as a graphic designer up by doing a bit of freelance to help pay the bills. I see student loans in my future, but they will be a pleasure to pay back compared to the lack of respect and treatment as just another machine.<br /><br />Robin, please extend my sympathy and understanding to your husband, and I hope he has or finds something he enjoys doing to give him a sense of accomplishment. I have been finding that simply making a list of things that I HAVE to do, and getting them done has made a difference in my sense of self-worth and confidence in my abilities. I wish him all the best!Joanna L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00307121054675167556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-26593122974234960032009-09-08T03:24:45.346-07:002009-09-08T03:24:45.346-07:00O these are all beautiful, and heartfelt, and so h...O these are all beautiful, and heartfelt, and so honest. I love them all! you are feeling better, I hope, and coming out of the dark woods (as I call dark depression) to the light on the other side. thank you for sharing.pam Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03305349617038992064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-30068294813956762582009-09-07T17:55:12.127-07:002009-09-07T17:55:12.127-07:00I just browsed all of your blog for the first time...I just browsed all of your blog for the first time. Your work is lovely, and so meaningful in many ways. I especially like the beautiful moon, and your Phoenix is incredible! I'll continue to follow with joy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-88947631305124941082009-09-07T17:10:43.239-07:002009-09-07T17:10:43.239-07:00Joanna - I am so sorry that this has been a diffic...Joanna - I am so sorry that this has been a difficult year for you. Your bead embroidery reflects this, and also periods of joy seem to seep out in the colors and patterns. Stay committed to getting well and taking care of yourself.a2susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915341461411686995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-70070953133476657632009-09-07T15:34:26.100-07:002009-09-07T15:34:26.100-07:00Jonna - i felt a sense of bravery and even though ...Jonna - i felt a sense of bravery and even though your beading was minimal I can understand the struggle sometimes. Keep the thought that your beading buddies are always with you in the corners whereever a #15 bead may hide.<br />Diane, New ZealandDiane Lithgowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03172455807886418562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785046555913686734.post-4806223975348534752009-09-07T14:01:45.470-07:002009-09-07T14:01:45.470-07:00Oh Jonna, you have so clearly journaled your year ...Oh Jonna, you have so clearly journaled your year with your work... I love that we get to know you through your pieces... from the deepest dark moment of the black hole through the hope of the Phoenix and the joy of the "water types" in your family. All of them make my heart go out to you in comfort and care.<br /><br />My husband, dealing for 17 years with a totally toxic manager, finally had to leave his job as depression claimed him in its dark jaws. Two years later, he's finally starting to emerge. I don't think he'll be able to work (hold a job) again, but at least joy is once again penetrating the darkness. I say this, because I feel understanding and optimism for you because of it.<br /><br />Thanks for posting your pictures. I look forward to seeing the next two!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06700778413231259614noreply@blogger.com