St John... It's All True

LMG · Post by **LMG** » Tue May 18, 2010 3:43 pm

So good I am glad I got to read it twice!

Thanks for sharing!

StJohnRuth · Post by **StJohnRuth** » Tue May 18, 2010 7:10 pm

I also read this several times. Thanks, Cheryl.
I am looking forward to a rare Cheryl sighting on Sunday at the Beach Bar, maybe?

- Ruth

SOonthebeach · Post by **SOonthebeach** » Tue May 18, 2010 8:33 pm

Beautiful! What a wonderful way to end my day. Thank you.

makeiteasy · Post by **makeiteasy** » Tue May 18, 2010 8:35 pm

Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts. They are vivid and clearly heart felt.

Steve S · Post by **Steve S** » Wed May 19, 2010 10:13 am

Cheryl, break that up into some paragraphs. Big blobs of text scare me....

TouristTrapCheryl · Post by **TouristTrapCheryl** » Wed May 19, 2010 11:37 am

Steve S wrote:Cheryl, break that up into some paragraphs. Big blobs of text scare me....

Sorry about that. I guess some forumites aren't as tough as I thought...
But seriously, you are right, new and improved paragraphs have been added. Enjoy -c

silverheels · Post by **silverheels** » Wed May 19, 2010 1:48 pm

I read this yesterday a couple of times and thought it was beautiful. When I saw the comment from Steve about using paragraphs, my first thought was that he was being picky. Cheryl was so sweet in her reply so I went back and read it again. Wow! The paragraphs made a big difference. It was then, truly, a literary work!
I hope you have it framed, Cheryl. It truly captures the spirit of STJ.

beachplums · Post by **beachplums** » Wed May 19, 2010 3:04 pm

Absolutely SPLENDIFEROUS

Thank you for your lovly interpretation of the place you call home!

TouristTrapCheryl · Post by **TouristTrapCheryl** » Wed May 19, 2010 3:50 pm

Thanks for all the nice comments.
I am working on a web page that will show all
the photos & videos I have of the things I describe here...

the Bannaquits in my chandelier,
the donkey in my living room going for my cigs
on the table, purple rain clouds, a yellow butterfly
with wings still wet emerging from it's cocoon...

Yeah stuff like that. I'm gonna go through all
my photos & videos and put up something of
a "photo" essay version of these thoughts.

I'll let y'all know when I've done that, it may take
a few weeks in which case I will post it as a new topic.
If I can do it sooner I'll just let y'all know with a comment on this post. -c

ps, I think I've got that paragraph thingy down purty good now...

Pianogrl · Post by **Pianogrl** » Wed May 19, 2010 4:44 pm

So touching....truly amazing that no matter if you live on island or just get the blessing of visiting for a short while, we all "get it".....thank you God for St. John!

Barb Y · Post by **Barb Y** » Wed May 19, 2010 7:06 pm

That is absolutely beautiful. I am so glad that you recognize all the little daily blessings that come your way. It is great to know that you appreciate all that your paradise has to offer. The bug coming out from under my sheets or crawling on me might be a bit hard for me to appreciate

they give me the willys. Be happy!

dctac · Post by **dctac** » Wed May 19, 2010 9:46 pm

Life is good ..........

Cruz Bay · Post by **Cruz Bay** » Thu May 20, 2010 6:58 am

Cheryl - WOW, I soooo enjoyed your post ... you should submit the entire post and photo to Caribbean Travel & Life.

See you in August!

Diana2 · Post by **Diana2** » Thu May 20, 2010 7:17 am

Yup, the paragraph thingy makes a HUGE difference. Large blocks of text are difficult to wade through. Love, love, love it!

islandjo2010 · Post by **islandjo2010** » Thu May 20, 2010 8:45 am

Hi Cheryl,
Thank you! That is beautiful! I can hardly wait for my family's first visit in about a month now!

If we get to see even a fraction of that during our visit, we will be truely blessed!
May your life continue to be blessed by God's Amazing Creations.
Jo

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