May 13, 2013

Describing Willow

I asked Martha to help me think of words to describe Willow.  We thought about it for a long while and then combined our lists.  Willow was divine, yes, but she was so much more...  I loved everything about her and wanted to put these words in writing so I could always remember how she was...

In no particular order....

Willow:

Divine, regal, wise, loving, protective, knowing, beautiful, peaceful, strong yet fragile, enchanting, vulnerable, simple yet complex, still, reflective, amazing, patient, talented, refined, known, open yet guarded, inviting, magnificent, patient, kind, hopeful, present, elegant, chosen, humble, willing, deep, soft, brave, dignified, courageous, resilient, honorable, balanced, stoic, powerful, compassionate, consistent, faithful, independent, graceful, pure of heart, a teacher, a friend, a mother, a fighter.... perfect.

I will keep adding to this list, but really it's hard to describe Willow in words.  Words just aren't good enough...

I miss her so so much. ♥

17 comments:

  1. I know you do miss her. I love your list. I think of you often.

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  2. Exquisite , mesmerizing ,magical .. I can't seem to stay away from her page even now ! !

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    1. me neitther; every day I sneek in .... Willow left hoofprints on everyone's heart and soul even if I did not meet her ...

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    2. Thank you so much... yes.. all of those things... xo

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  3. I couldn't agree more with Shelline!

    <3

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  4. Yes she was all of those things and more:)

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  5. I find so much powerful love and deep caring in your posts. I'm up late after lengthy conversations with my 12 year old about why one of her "best" friends is constantly mean to her and continually falls under the spell of another mean girl. Why my daughter endures nasty text messages and mean girl antics from someone who was once one of her best friend. What I see on a daily basis is that SO many kids lack loyalty and courtesy, honor, compassion, gracefulness, humility..... and it starts with their parents who are lacking the same. So I come to Willow's place for a little respite, a moment of pure, a moment of genuine, a moment of caring and a little more of what the rest of the world should see, feel and live. She makes her mark even when she is no longer physically here....Thank you Willow. XO

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    1. Dear Simone,

      I almost didn't publish this post, and I've debated shutting this blog down altogether... I wonder sometimes if others think I am wallowing or ridiculous. I wonder how they could possibly understand what I can't sufficiently put into writing, and I wonder if I just come across as pitiful to them. Thank you for your kind words... thank you so much. It means more than you could ever know that others benefit from our story. And it warms my heart each time I hear how far reaching Willow's spirit was. It makes her life so meaningful. I am so sorry that your sweet daughter has to endure others being mean to her- and I know how heartbreaking it must be for you to witness it. My kids are still young and haven't experienced this yet, but I fear for when they most likely will. That is one of the reasons I am working on a list of lessons from Willow. From studying her, I've learned so much. I want to live my life as she did... I want to be more like her, and I think my kids (and hopefully others) can learn from her as well. I'll be posting the list this week. In the meantime, I am sending hugs to you and your daughter. Thank you for warming my heart... xo

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  6. All of those and more. Inspiration comes to mind! Hugs!

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    1. thank you... yes most definitely... I thought I had that on there... will add it! xo

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  8. I hadn't checked the blog in awhile because you haven't posted for so long but I'm glad I checked today. She was majestic and of course queen-like. Soulful. She had "a way" about her. A way of touching so many lives, hearts and souls. Jenny from Wisconsin.

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  9. Special, Heavenly. Those are two words that stand out. She had a purpose and you are continuing to share it. I am glad you do. I check back often to see if you have posted. I feel like I know you even tho we have never met. I think it is a bond that horse people share. The love of the horse is so strong. Their majesty and beauty is hard to describe to those who do not know it or do not understand it. I have heard people say that you can not put human qualities to the horse because it is not the same. It is for me. There are some horses that just stand out among the rest. The ones that are here to teach us something. I think even some horse owners never find that one that is their horse and you belong to them instead of them belonging to you. I am so glad you found it and have shared it with everyone. Stay strong!

    Lindsey - Louisville Kentucky

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  10. I read through all your stories and cried reading the stories on willow

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  11. Inspirational is one word that comes to mind for me, with Willow. I would have loved to meet her!

    Debbie

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