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Seeing With New Eyes

My friend Bonnie sent me a Happy Birthday wish last week, it was definitely a part of what I hope to accomplish in this Journey...she wrote,"Today begins one of the most wonderful years you have ever had. Oh the things you will see and do, experience and remember....God has great plans for you."I believe Bonnie's insight into my future, but as I stepped wholeheartedly into my year of discovery I wonder why it is so hard to embrace who I really am with nothing held back?This week I read about a…See More

May 10, 2010

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Wanda Winters-Gutierrez commented on the blog post 'A Child Buried Today'

"Nancy...I am deeply touched...thanks for sharing."

May 10, 2010

Wanda Winters-Gutierrez left a comment for Julie Jeffs

"Thank you Julie for the welcome...glad my blog about Nashville found you. I am seriously not happy about the lack of news coverage... So good to hear you are safe...take care looking forward to getting to know you. Wanda"

May 6, 2010

Julie Jeffs left a comment for Wanda Winters-Gutierrez

"Wanda, As a Nashvillian living amid the chaos and devastation I wanted to thank you for your blog post and your positive thoughts for those of us in Nashville. I have been unable to do much on She Writes since I was evacuated on Sunday night and…"

May 6, 2010

Julie Jeffs left a comment for Wanda Winters-Gutierrez

"Hi Wanda, Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index. I hope you will find, as I did,…"

May 6, 2010

Wanda Winters-Gutierrez commented on the blog post 'TO NASHVILLE WITH LOVE'

"This is a P.S. to the blog (: MY PASSION FOR SURVIVORS I remember exactly the moment it happen. I spied her across the room at the convention center where 500 Katrina evacuees were housed. At first I turned away but then felt strangely drawn back,…"

May 6, 2010

Wanda Winters-Gutierrez posted a blog post

TO NASHVILLE WITH LOVE

My heart aches for Nashville. The Cumberland River crested at its highest level in over 80 years. People drowned. Billions of dollars in damage occurred. Loss is everywhere...people, homes, businesses, pets. This flood was the largest disaster to hit Mid Tennessee since the Civil War. I mourn the damage to a historical treasure. I mourn the loss of lives. I have family and friends there...I thank God they are safe.All this destruction brought back memories of Katrina hitting the Gulf Coast. To…See More

May 6, 2010

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Wanda Winters-Gutierrez replied to the discussion 'Have a Blog you'd like to share?' in the group Austin Area Writers

"I have just posted a new blog celebrating survivors... Life After the Storm. The first entry is To Nashville With Love. http://lovingsurvivors.blogspot.com/ My regular blog is My Journey In Black & White A blog I began after a health scare...I…"

May 6, 2010

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A forum for Austin Area writers to share their writing, blogging etc with other like minded folk!

May 6, 2010

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Wanda Winters-Gutierrez replied to the discussion 'Call For Submissions' in the group The Survivor Chronicles

"Hi Shreya..interesting group...I just posted a blog today called Life After The Storm..Celebrating Survivers. It may not be anything you can use...but I am very interested in your new project....I am a survivor and have a passion for survivors...all…"

May 6, 2010

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Survivor Chronicles is a small independent publication, geared towards documenting trauma survival stories. The focus is on literature and art that has been part of the process of trauma survival.

May 6, 2010

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Wanda Winters-Gutierrez commented on the blog post 'It's God's World, and it's "All Right"'

"Awesome Jean...thanks for writing your heart...it shows. Write on!"

May 1, 2010

Wanda Winters-Gutierrez commented on the blog post 'My Journey in Black & White'

"Thanks again Linda...smiled at your comment this morning. I was beginning to think that my blog didn't belong here...but you reminded me that everyone reads from thier own 'place' and it would do me good to remember that my musings…"

Apr 29, 2010

Wanda Winters-Gutierrez commented on the blog post 'My Journey in Black & White'

"Thanks for the feedback, Doreen and Linda...I really appreciate it. Linda the reason for Black & White is I have lived too long in a gray area about my deepest self. For years and years, 40 or more, I have filled pretty journals with flowery…"

Apr 28, 2010

Doreen McGettigan commented on the blog post 'My Journey in Black & White'

"I am truly looking forward to sharing your journey; it sounds so similar to mine!"

Apr 28, 2010

Doreen McGettigan left a comment for Wanda Winters-Gutierrez

"Yes; it is about the control for me...and everyone there seems so nice! Thank you for letting me know, I appreciate the info. I basically had my mind made up..just needed a couple more pushes!"

Apr 28, 2010

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Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:: Books:
The Search for Peace: A Woman's Guide to Spiritual Wholeness
Family Secrets: Letters to my Granddaughters

My writing is:: Nonfiction, Poetry, Memoir, Blog Posts

http://www.ahamomentbooks.com/Welcome.html

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Seeing With New Eyes

Posted on May 10, 2010 at 7:03am 0 Comments 0 Likes

My friend Bonnie sent me a Happy Birthday wish last week, it was definitely a part of what I hope to accomplish in this Journey...she wrote,

"Today begins one of the most wonderful years you have ever had. Oh the things you will see and do, experience and remember....God has great plans for you."

I believe Bonnie's insight into my future, but as I stepped wholeheartedly into my year of discovery I wonder why it is so hard to… Continue

TO NASHVILLE WITH LOVE

Posted on May 6, 2010 at 6:48pm 1 Comment 0 Likes

My heart aches for Nashville. The Cumberland River crested at its highest level in over 80 years. People drowned. Billions of dollars in damage occurred. Loss is everywhere...people, homes, businesses, pets. This flood was the largest disaster to hit Mid Tennessee since the Civil War. I mourn the damage to a historical treasure. I mourn the loss of lives. I have family and friends there...I thank God they are safe.

All this destruction brought back memories of Katrina… Continue

My Journey in Black & White

Posted on April 28, 2010 at 4:30pm 5 Comments 0 Likes

I could deny the symptoms no longer and made the appointment. Up until the last few months I had not been sick for ten years or more. But something had happened to compromise my immune system and the consequences were sobering.

I would be 64 soon, my mother had died with breast cancer at my age. In fact all of my immediate family had died near my age or earlier. The possibility of my following suit was a major medical reality.

So I did all the test...scans...x-rays...lab… Continue

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At 7:41pm on May 6, 2010, Julie Jeffs said…: Wanda,

As a Nashvillian living amid the chaos and devastation I wanted to thank you for your blog post and your positive thoughts for those of us in Nashville. I have been unable to do much on She Writes since I was evacuated on Sunday night and now only have internet when I am able to go out somewhere to get it. But I am fortunate, I got out safely, my housemate got out as well as did our three dogs. The rest I keep telling myself is just stuff and can be replaced. My daughter thankfully remained safe throughout and was able to come "rescue" me once evacuated. It is however, nice to know that others recognize what happened here as the national news has been sorely lacking and many don't realize the extent of the devastation here.

Best,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50

At 7:33pm on May 6, 2010, Julie Jeffs said…: Hi Wanda,

Welcome to the Bloggers Let’s Make it Work group! So glad you are here. Please visit the discussion New Members Visit Here First, tell us about your blog so we can list it on the members blog index.

I hope you will find, as I did, a great sense of community, loads of information and resources, and an incredible amount of talent.

Jump in on ongoing discussions or start one if there is an issue you would like to discuss.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Look forward to reading your posts.

Warm regards,
Julie Jeffs
Beginning a Life at 50

At 7:58pm on May 1, 2010, Jean J. Blackwood said…: Hi Wanda, Thanks for the encouragement. I noticed that you joined SW on Monday. "WELCOME!", and "Happy Belated Birthday". Your blog post touched me in a most profound way because I just got through surgery and radiation treatments for breast cancer. I was dignosed on March 3rd, and even though my prognosis is excellent, I can truly identify with all the "wants" that you listed. But with all the "wants" still hovering, I am finding that I just want to "be". No traveling, good deeds, or discoveries. I just want to "be". It's weird and I don't think I can even fully explain what I mean. But, that's it, just "be". I'm working on my next blog post which will cover a little of the emotional aspect in my reaction to my diagnosis and treatment. So many emotions went through me that I really have to pinpoint which were paramount to my well-being. I have a lot of poetry coming out of this experience, and just reading them is giving me an insight into this "be" thing that I am feeling. I hope all your wants prove to be what you truly need. God Bless. - Jean

At 6:21pm on April 28, 2010, Doreen McGettigan said…: Yes; it is about the control for me...and everyone there seems so nice! Thank you for letting me know, I appreciate the info. I basically had my mind made up..just needed a couple more pushes!

At 2:29pm on April 26, 2010, Doreen McGettigan said…: I like your web sight and look forward to your blog. I am going to order your book; it sounds good! What has been your experience with Tate?