Comments on: It’s My Temple, It’s Just Wonderland {Cheila Esquilin}

By: Gloribel_1326

Gloribel_1326 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:56:00 +0000

Ohhh happy 28th birthday Cheila Gods bless you

By: Gloribel_1326

Gloribel_1326 — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Wow I’m so proud of you even I don’t know you as well as I wish. You became a beautiful and strong woman and l I know about you is because your brother poncho talk about you every day. He talk about you every day and how much he wish to see you and hugg you so badly he cray boy every day because he miss you more than anything in this world. Hate me if you want but don’t let fly away the only thing you have from your mom YOUR BROTHER. Gods bless you Cheila.

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Friday Linky Love | Small Hands, Big Ideas — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:35:14 +0000

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By: suki

suki — Wed, 05 May 2010 04:14:39 +0000

Thank you for sharing this! It was very beautifully written. Often times, people take for granted the body that they were given.

By: Cheila Esquilin

Cheila Esquilin — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:07:40 +0000

YES!! Body, mind and spirit!! I like where your head is at Thank you for the comment and for taking your time in reading it. I truly appreciate it.

By: Cheila Esquilin

Cheila Esquilin — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:04:53 +0000

Thank you grace!! You're sweet for reading it twice. Unfortunately, it took me lots of pain and time in the hospital to recognize this. I appreciate my body so much now, it's pouring out my skin

Thanks for the comment!!

By: Cheila Esquilin

Cheila Esquilin — Wed, 05 May 2010 02:02:11 +0000

Aww you're too sweet!! I didn't want to sound like it was a big deal. Even thought it is, I try to be optimistic about it. Also, it helps me worry about it less. (thanks sam for your previous post about worrying!! )

It is funny and sad too. Why wait till we go through pain to appreciate right? Guess that's how we react.

Thanks for the comment!

By: Cheila Esquilin

Cheila Esquilin — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:57:50 +0000

It's sad to admit that you have to see a person/friend/family struggle through pain to actually appreciate what you have and don't have ( health wise). Sad to say, I never was one to appreciate my body until I went through and was diagnosed with the Crohn's. I used to complain how I thought my boobs where to big, or how tall I am, or how my freckles looked like ants! Haha, now that I'm older I love every curve, scar, body parts, even freckle!!

Thank you so much for letting me part of this series. It might sound silly, but it really means a lot.

By: sameve

sameve — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:47:20 +0000

Love this Cheila! Our bodies are one thing that we definitely take for granted far too often. Just like you, I've seen loved ones suffering from physical ailments recently, and it's really made me grateful for my health. This post is a great reminder to take care of ourselves and our bodies, and to appreciate every inch of them, even when they don't deserve it Thanks for contributing to the series!!

By: Elisa Doucette

Elisa Doucette — Wed, 05 May 2010 01:46:53 +0000

Cheila – Wow, now it's my turn to say “I didn't know you had that?!” My old roomie had Crohn's, your explanation was kind to say the least regarding the impact it has. I adore you even more knowing this!

It's always funny to me, how much people don't appreciate stuff til they are faced with the reality of what they are facing. My health, my body, my extensions and limitations ALL remind me of how lucky I am and the challenges people face. It DOES make the sensations we experience worth so much more when we take the time to recognize and appreciate them.