Monday, September 5, 2011

The changing faces of ME

They say that a picture is worth a thousand words...

So here is a photo stream to tell the story of the ups and downs of my recent times/illness and why i have had myself hidden away on a ~Healing Holiday~





































































And here i am on this very day!

Nearly back to my old self ...on the outside anyway!


X:-)

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Bless you so much, your so beautiful even when you was at your worst illness points! What a beautiful person you are and certainly an angel. Lovely to see you so happy!
Loads of love to you dear friend!
:) Julie

Natalie said...

And all through it, your soul did not change, it was, and is, still as sparkly as ever.♥

That gentleman's lady said...

Even though I don't know you, it broke my heart to see some of those pictures.

You are indeed beautiful, and I wish you every happiness through this journey.

Rob-bear said...

Oh, wow! What a transformation!
Your body has changed. Your self; not so much.
Blessings and Bear hugs.

Pat Winter Gatherings said...

I don't know you but see that you certainly have been through so much and to come out even more beautiful..inside as well as out, I'm sure, is so encouraging to all who read this post. Frankly, and I'm not kidding, I love the new shorter hair on you. Either way you are a beauty! Blessings
Pat

indie grrrl said...

oh Vicki, those pictures do speak loud. Your bravery and beliefs, your determination, they speak louder. My goodness, it is so great to see you today!!! LOVE!

Anonymous said...

Vicki - you are gorgeous in all of your manifestations! What a lovely woman you are, both inside and out. You really do look amazing - so happy and well! I am very grateful for this post, as I have been wondering/worrying about you. I hate this disease, and what it does to good people. It is so wonderful to see that you are standing up to it!
Love and hugs to you, sweet Vicki!

Marion said...

Throughout it all, you kept your mental and spiritual strength...it shines out of each photo. You are so lovely...and determined. You give all of us strength and inspiration with these photos and your journey...thank you so much, dear Vicki!!!xxox

PhilipH said...

Vicki, you are the personification of regeneration, rebirth, renaissance
A shining example of courage, perseverance and determination.
What a privilege it's been to meet you - even though this ethereal medium of blogosphere.
Love and best wishes
Phil

Annie said...

Oh sweetie, some of these photos broke my heart, but even at your worst you are still beautiful. I am so glad you are moving back towards your old self image and most of all towards health. Love you. Giant hugs. xoxo

Zom said...

Oh darling Vicki. It can be so difficult being in a body. Thank you for the reminder. What a trip you have been through.

Robin said...

YOU, m' dear, are beautiful inside and out.....I would recognise those *sparkling, passionate eyes* anywhere!

You are one courageous woman to show these photos...and you know who is cheering the most - Renee!
You have shown to us - that no matter what happens to the body - the SPIRIT stays strong and remains the same. (It is ALWAYS in the eyes!)

I am so proud to know you.... I mean it.

Love, always,

♥ Robin ♥

kj said...

OMG vicki. i can't be so complimentary: sone of these photos look horribly hauntingly painful and i'm sure they were. good god.

if i could be objective, which i am not, i would say this transformation is totally fascinating, hard to look at and too, totally fascinating. how you kept your humor and courage through the middle of these days is such a tribute to who you are. i only hope i could be as gracious and graceful.

the last photo says it all. you are classy and beautiful. what a primer this 'series is in what's inside and what really matters.

i should be at a loss for words :^)
holy moley


kj

beaux said...

It is strange to see the metamorphosis we go thru during a time of illness. I don't like myself on camera, now I wish I'd kept a visualization of myself. Most of your pictures remind me of some of my journey. The swollen feet, the skin rashes, it is all so familiar.
I am wishing you good health. Take good care.

Myst_72 said...

Oh Wow Darling - you are beautiful in every single photo. Amazing. Much love to you ♥

G
xx

Chrisy said...

How generous you are to share your journey like this...we are truly privileged...may the good days continue..you certainly deserve them!

nollyposh said...

The trials & tribulations and the ups & downs are made so much easier by all your fabulous support... It would be a very lonely place out here in bloggy worlde if it were not for you wonderful bloggy folke keeping me company and sending me so much bloggy ~Love~

And i bloggy well ~Love~ all you guys back!!! *Kisses*