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Deb Lee's avatar

I'm sending good wishes and healing energy to you, as a heart attack survivor in 2011 I will tell you it takes rest and patience as you recover. You will regain your energy over time. My daily 2 mile walk was cut down to walking to the end of my driveway and back and then short walks down the block. it would be 6 months before I felt comfortable walking a mile. This Beltane I had my first cycle of Chemotherapy, so having my memories of past celebrations gave me joy. Among my Chemo bag of stuff I brought along my Herbcrafter,s Tarot which is one of my favorite decks since I first opened it. The universe will know when the Gaian Tarot will be released and I am sure it will be the perfect time. Blessing of the Beltane season and blessing to you as you recover.

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you, Deb. Hearing about your experience is really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to let me know. I'm so sorry to hear about your current illness and I will send healing energy right back to you. Hooray for having the Herbcrafter's deck to nourish and sustain you. Thank you. 🌸🌿🌸

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Trish Cetrone's avatar

Sending strong healing thoughts this May Day -- truly, take good care of yourself. Your journal pages are so detailed -- amazing and I hope bring great feelings of comfort.

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thanks, Trish, appreciate it. The pages do bring me comfort and joy (oh what a cliche!) 😍

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Marguerite Maronich's avatar

The journal is beautiful and I’m so glad you are home recovering β€οΈβ€πŸ©Ή. Blessings on this beautiful May Day and many blessings everyday. Sending you much strength and healing.

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you, Marguerite. Happy you like my journal pages! 🌿

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Louise's avatar

Bless you, dear Joanna...

Sending you energy for continued healing and good health ❀️

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you, Louise. 🌸

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Glory's avatar

So fun to see your journal. Take good care of yourself dear one. Sorry to hear you had to go through that event. On to better things now. Happy May Day!

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Oh thank you, Glory. Happy May Day to you too!

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LJ's avatar

Sending much love and many prayers your way, dear Joanna! Cardiac events are no joke; I’m happy to hear that you’re home and resting.

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you so much, LJ. πŸ’š

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Rose and Cedar Forest's avatar

I'm so glad you are home, and I hope you are receiving good care and support. Thank you for sharing your beautiful journal πŸŒΈπŸŒ±πŸ’—

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

I'm surrounded by support 😍, thank you so much, Rose and Cedar Forest (I know you by another name too, I think). I'm so glad you like the journal pages. 🌸😊🌸

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Patience Harvey's avatar

Your nature journal art always has a soothing effect on me, brings to mind warm days in Taos! Blessings on your heart mending journeyπŸ™ You are sooo loved & needed, I pray you stay wise in these coming weeks to take good care🫢🏻❀️❀️❀️

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Oh yes I remember nature journaling in Taos! That ancient old cottonwood in the courtyard of Mabel Dodge Luhan House. I'll have to dig out that sketchbook too. Thank you Patience, appreciate your prayers and love πŸ’š

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MaryKate Meyer's avatar

I’m glad to hear you are doing better. I will continue sending love and healing energy πŸ₯° sad about the cards, but I keep my originals in my purse! Never know when one might need them. ☺️

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you, MaryKate. Hopefully the cards will ship out soon. Hugs. 🌸

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Dana Hayden's avatar

Blessings to you Joanna, I am sending healing vibes your way. You have such a beautiful soul. I hope that you have a quick recovery. Thank you for sharing your gifts, you inspire me.

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you Dana, for your kind words. So much appreciated. 😊

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Robin Umber's avatar

So glad to know that you are home and recovering with another lesson of slowing down in patienceπŸ™ƒ

The nature journal is beautiful. I’m looking at it on my phone and will have to pull it up somewhere larger to really see the detail.

And I love hearing the song you posted. I’m pretty sure that it’s the one that a friend and I sang with Ruth Barrett at a Circle event many years ago.

Continued prayers for your recovery πŸ₯°

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you Robin. So glad you liked my nature journal pages.

That folk song is pretty famous and has been for a long time. I wouldn't be surprised if Ruth sang it back then. 🌸

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Amanda Wald Rachie's avatar

Your exuberant journal pages from 2005 with mention of dawn chorus bring joy on this May Day! Continuing to send healing energy to you, Joanna.

A blog friend in Germany shared something with me recently. Dawn chorus all around the world!

https://explore.dawn-chorus.org/

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Oh isn't that wonderful, Amanda! I listened to dawn chorus music in different places where friends and family live. So cool. Thank you. I'm glad you liked the journal pages 😍

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C.J. Prince's avatar

Beltane Blessings, Dear One. Or Bealtane as they say in Ireland. I celebrate that you are home, and being reminded to be gentle with yourself. Last night I wrote a poem about the Three of Swords. I'll email it. Continued healing flows to you ✨️ πŸ’›

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you, C.J. Looking forward to reading your poem about the 3 of Swords. πŸ’š

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Kathryn A Bukowski's avatar

My Beloved Soul Sister,

May day joy on the scent of lilacs, brings whispers of love and soft healing. Rest in the arms of your Beloved. My love and prayers, Kathryn Bukowski

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you, Kathryn 😊

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Lisa Lindstrom's avatar

Healing prayers, Joanna πŸ™πŸ’™

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Thank you, Lisa. 🌸

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Duncan Saunders's avatar

Dear Joanna, I am so glad you survived the cardiac event and are home again. May Day blessings to you and here is another favorite May Day video for you which I hope you will enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGMRNxTYgi4

Morris Dancers busy "Dancing up the Sun".

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Joanna Powell Colbert's avatar

Oh this video is so lovely, Duncan, thanks for posting the link! 🌸

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Duncan Saunders's avatar

It has been one of my favorite tunes to play on the harp both at hospice house and United General hospital.

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