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Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 3:43 pm
by LMG
So good I am glad I got to read it twice!

Thanks for sharing!
Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 7:10 pm
by StJohnRuth
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
Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 8:33 pm
by SOonthebeach
Beautiful! What a wonderful way to end my day. Thank you.
Posted: Tue May 18, 2010 8:35 pm
by makeiteasy
Thank you for taking the time to post your thoughts. They are vivid and clearly heart felt.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 10:13 am
by Steve S
Cheryl, break that up into some paragraphs. Big blobs of text scare me....
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 11:37 am
by TouristTrapCheryl
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
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 1:48 pm
by silverheels
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.
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 3:04 pm
by beachplums
Absolutely SPLENDIFEROUS
Thank you for your lovly interpretation of the place you call home!
And It's ALL TRUE!
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 3:50 pm
by TouristTrapCheryl
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...
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 4:44 pm
by Pianogrl
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!
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 7:06 pm
by Barb Y
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!
Posted: Wed May 19, 2010 9:46 pm
by dctac
Life is good ..........
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 6:58 am
by Cruz Bay
Cheryl - WOW, I soooo enjoyed your post ... you should submit the entire post and photo to Caribbean Travel & Life.
See you in August!
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 7:17 am
by Diana2
Yup, the paragraph thingy makes a HUGE difference. Large blocks of text are difficult to wade through. Love, love, love it!
Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 8:45 am
by islandjo2010
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