the word of the day for weds nov.18 is PORT. did I put this in the right place??? Bonnie I love your show!!! You bring joy to my day,You sweetie

Thank you Bonnie for sharing your story about your dad during the show. I'm so glad God brought you through such a difficult time and has made you the wonderful storyteller you are today. You inspire me to be a better nurse and person each day.

Hi, Bonnie. I want to thank you for sharing your story with me and the rest of the world on Tuesday's show. We all need to be reminded that everyone is presented with challenges and that they come to us for a reason. I have had a less than ideal year, and I try to remind myself that everything happens for a reason. However, I sometimes forget this belief that I know in my heart, and instead go with the easier way of thinking "why me". I believe in everything Dr. Wayne Dyer said on your show and have always felt that way in my heart, but I've always been a victim of my own crippling thoughts. I did go and purchase his book on Tues. afternoon and just began reading it yesterday afternoon(Wed. the 11th). If I may, I would like to share a small accomplishment that I had yesterday. I'm a stay at home mom of two, I have a 5yr old daughter and 1yr old son and yesterday morning when I woke and began watching the news about veterans day I decided to ask my daughter if she would like to make a card for the Veterans, which she did, and we took it to our local VFW hall where she presented it to the men and said "thank you for taking care of us". I was so proud of her because she is a shy child and to talk to strange men is completely out of character for her. It's also out of character for me, because I would typically come up with many excuses of why not to follow through with my idea, and they did come to me, but I pushed them aside and did something that made me, my daughter and a few veterans feel good. Thank you for doing that show and reminding us all what we already know in our hearts.

Sincerely,
Kristina Garrison

P.S. I adore your mother and want to thank you for sharing her with "us". One more thing, for the first time in my life I signed-up to do some volunteer work.....Excuses Be Gone!!!!!!!! P.S.S. are you a libra? the reason I ask is because we seem to think alike...worry, guilt, guilt, worry..

I just watched a show from Tuesday of this week cant live without my DVR but I just wanted to let you know how touching the story about your dad was and how you helped me to get out of the (WHY ME).I was always told the God don't give you more than you can handle but the way you put it made me feel so much better,that it is actually a compliment of what you can handle.I myself have been dealing this year with some things that do test your faith,but I just wanted you to know how your story helped me get through another day,thank you Bonnie,may you and your family be blessed.

Bonnie, Who would have thought that when I woke up this morning and went to work that I would be crying at my desk.

I just got through watching the previews of todays show. I know you lost your father suddenly. I knew about the story of the patient that knew your father and your father spoke through him to give him a message to you.

I lost my father when I was 21. My father was diagnosed with brain cancer December 1993 and passed away December 1994. He wanted to pass away in his home so that is what he did. He passed away with his family all around him.

My mom was 50 years old when she lost the love of her life. My dad was 57. Your story was so touching and hearing you describe it in your own words just made me cry. I know how you feel.. There is life after death.

Our family who have past in this life are always with us at some point in our life.

I can share a similar story with you and I know you will appreciate it.

Like your father my father was an electrician. They called him Jack of all trades because there was nothing he couldn't do or fix.

After my dad passed away I was upset and angry feeling alot of things like we all do. I would go to bed at night and cry and always say goodnight to my father. I knew he could hear me. One night I was sleeping and I kept hearing someone breathing and I know I was breathing but, it was coming from my room. I would wake up look around but didn't see anything. My mom was asleep in the next room but, it still was't what I was hearing.

I would go back to sleep and I was still hearing someone breathing in my room. This time when I woke up there in my room was my father clear as day. He always wore a blue bathrobe in the morning. There he was clear as day in my bedroom with his blue bathrobe on. I was shocked couldn't believe that he was actually right in front of me.

He came over to my bed I sat with him on the edge of my bed. I was like dad what are you doing here. He said Karen I am here to tell you that everything will be alright. I am alright. I want you to do me a favor I want you to take care of your mother for me. I know you will. He then told me how much he loved me. Then he gave me a great big hug I felt every bit of that hug I didn't want to let go. Then he got up and walked out my bedroom door.

Another time this time I was dreaming. I had a dream that my mother and all my siblings were sitting in the dining room and all of a sudden my father came down the stairs and sat at the table.

I was the only one that could see him I was like why isn't anyone talking to him. I was the only one at the table that could see him.

When I told that story my sister told me that she had the same dream.

My father told my mother that I found you in life I will find you in death.

He is always in her dreams. She always dreams about him and she always says the dreams are so real he was right there.

My mom writes poetry and she wrote one for my father. She would be happy to read it to you sometime if you are interested.

There are so many things that I can write to you about my dad appearing so many times in the 15 years that he has been gone. I will save it for the next time.

When it comes to your mother I can relate my mother never remarried she said she had the best.

My mother has the same kitchen cabinet drawers just like your mothers with tupperware covers and just a cabinet full of junk. I clean it but it seems to go back the way it was a few days later. Hey shes happy that is all that matters.

Bonnie thank you for always sharing your life with us.

I love you and all that you are.

Love always, Karen

Dear Bonnie:

I have an office in my home and eat lunch here. Your show airs at noon so I prepare lunch/eat/wash the dishes/clean up the kitchen and review the mail during commercials. I really enjoy your sense of humor, intelligence--and sensitivity/compassion for people AND animals who give us so much with heir unconditional love. I LOVE he fact that you were/are a nurse whether an LPN or RN--and the fact that your dad was proud of you.

With my MA in Communication from Northwestern U, I earned my PhD in Holistic, Integrative, Preventive Healthcare focused on Counseling-Coaching-Consulting in Nutrition-Fitness-Stresscare 35 years ago. I also presented my DrLaga Wellness Seminars. And I continually update my information via the Internet, Web sites, newsletters and magazines. I mention my background because sometimes I feel that some of the nutrition info on your show is dated or inaccurate which is also true of the TODAY show which lacks consistency in its promotion of healthy foods and thereby how to stay healthy. They'll laugh about the "decadent" food[s] they present and then wonder why their audience doesn't "get" the message of The Biggest Loser. I wish I could be a producer on that show.

Just one example: About a month ago, you told us about your peanut butter and banana sandwich. Your nutritionist told you to pour off the peanut oil rather than mix it really well with a long butter knife, spread it on a slice of whole grain bread and then refrigerate it the natural peanut butter. When I open and mix a new jar of peanut butter, I grind a quarter cup of flaxseed to sawdust consistency and stir it into that peanut butter jar. But the advice you got to spill out the peanut oil was from two decades ago when the USA was in its anti-fat/oil of any-kind era. Or why not present health versions of foods often considered UNhealthy? Someday, I tell you how I make healthy dark chocolate brownies.

Speaking of Wellness Tips and this kind of editing, do you know of any newsletter or magazine which might use my 35 years of experience in Nutrition-Fitness-Stresscare to edit their publications such as newsletters or popular magazines? [I edited the newsletter of the Connecticut Holistic Health Association in conversational, American English for four years. I much prefer editing for popular publications because I love teaching.] AND...because of computers and the internet, I can edit the publication from anywhere in the USA--currently in Bristol, Connecticut. I look forward to your response.

Bonnie, I woke up early this morning and went downstairs with my coffee and paper and turned on your show. I have to DVR it because it is on in the middle of the night here. I have been having a hard time dealing with a cancer diagnosis of someone extremely close to me. I got so much out of Dr. Dyer's show. It was a shot in the arm for me. I, like Dr. Dyer's daughter look at this person every day and say, "right here, right now, he is here with me" and it gets me back in the present. I, too, feel like this is happening to my family for a greater purpose. I wish Dr. Dyer the best in his recovery. Thank you

I was away on Tuesday and was not able to watch your show as I do on a daily basis. I did however record it. I watched it today. I want to thank you for sharing your story about your dad with me. It is a beautiful story and I will always remember it when I see you. Thank you for sharing your life with me. GOD bless you and your family always.

George

I also as well as a few others I see were not able to get the word of the day yesterday so what should we all do????

I was very touched by your words about your dad. I lost my dad when he was 52 very suddenly I was 22 and recently married

My dad and I got close again when I was about 16 -he finally got past the longish hair teen rebellion stuff and realized I was more like him than he ever believed.

Anyway, when I married he would come over on Sundays unannounced (the buzzer would sound and I'd hear from the lobby -" you got anything to drink?" I always kept a bottle of whisky on hand for dad) He'd come up and we'd have a great time yammering and laughing - he loved my bride Valerie and was proud of both of us

He helped us move on the Saturday before he died(watched our stuff really) I went to the Doctor on Tuesday asked how dad was and was told he's fine he'll live for a while yet.

When I got home my Aunt Mary buzzed from the lobby. Aunt Mary NEVER left her house but our phone hadn't been connected yet. She told me that daddy had died at work waiting to punch out.
It was sudden, I was devastated , I'd lost my dad, my best friend .

So Bonnie I understand completely how you felt about the loss of your father I miss him. He is always with me and there's not a day goes by I don't think of him

Daddy never met my beautiful daughters but he would have loved the bones off them and been ever so proud of them

I made sure I was home to watch your show yesterday and was really disappointed to see that it was pre-empted by the live coverage of the Ft. Hood Memorial service. How did all of these folks see your show still? Was it on after the live coverage stopped? I thought it just returned to the show in progress. Will the Wayne Dyer show be available by video or online? He is my favorite author and I was so looking forward to seeing this.

Bonnie, on Tuesdays show I (and probably)alot of others couldn't get the word for the contest,because you were preempted for the memorial service at Fort Hood! What can we do now? Thanks

Dear Bonnie,
I can't tell you how your story about Mr. O'Brien, your Dad and nursing school touched my heart. It was such a beautiful story, I just can't tell you how it affected me. My Dad too died 23 years ago and I always remember people saying to me after he died, "Your Dad always talked about my Mom of 39 years and his 5 girls." My Dad was a barber and somehow he put 5 girls through Catholic grade school and Catholic High School. My sisters and I look back now and wonder how did they do that financially? We never ever heard or saw the struggle it must of been for my Dad and Mom. They never once complained for anything. They were just so happy to have our family around them and together. That was their joy. I think sometimes we do our kids an injustice by giving them way too much of the material things today. Thank you again for that beautiful story. I will play it for both of my wonderful children and hope they too get if just not a tiny piece of what I took away from that story. God Bless you and your family.
Thank you.

Like the gay colors on your opening and the screen behind you.
Prayed to St. Francis while Dr. Dyer spoke and felt better. I only wish his daughter was with him to sing The Prayer To Saint Francis as he does on his shows. I could have watched another hour of him with his teachings.
You made such a difference on the show when you wore lt. blue blazer. It appeared nicer.
Know your tired of the black suit thing, hate to say, so am I... Perhaps a better quality of wig and shorter would suit you nicely. *You need to change it up or the viewers will get board.*
Look at Wendy W. on a brand new show on BET and she dressess differently each day. She's a big girl....

Dear Bonnie,
I'm so glad that you did get a chance to cry with Mr. O'Brien; GOD is good and HE does watch over us if we are faithful to Him; I agree with Dr. Dyer and can hardly wait to get his book. I always thought like that when I was younger and need a boost to get back to thinking that way - also to stop procrastinating in my "older years". Thanks for having him on your show, and thanks for both your stories. My husband and I are retired and love your show - you are a breath of fresh air. Your life stories are so great and good lessons for the younger crowd. We always Tivo if we have to miss it. Your Mom is so sweet, and clever; I can see where you get your humor. She raised you well! I'm so very much like her for keeping things - guess it comes with kids raised in the Depression; we had to use up everything; it was just life. Also, love your movie - Return To Me - have seen it twice and will many more times.
Love you, and Blessings,
Mary Bartee
Abilene TX

what an inspiring show today. and Bonnie, you shared such a wonderful story you had me in tears. I love your open spirit.
I'm home recovering from surgery and dealing with some other things in life right now. you and the Dr. gave me the shot in the arm I needed. to remind myself of the blessings I have everyday and that I'm in control of my thoughts and moods. that life throws things at you and that's just life. the quote about God gives troubles to the strongest really hit home.
thanks so much!!!!!!

Bonnie- Your show is must see TV for me and my wife. In life there is much chaos, constant motion, as they say "life happens". But when your show is on for that one hour "life stops" and there seems to be a moment to breath, laugh and see the joy in each other that the pressures of life have all to often have taken away.

Thanks for today's show with Dr.Dryer. It was all very powerful but the story about your father and Mr.O'Brian was the most moving. The saying your dad had about character and challenges is one I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Thank You- Chris

Bonnie I have a silly day job so I have to DVR your show, but I live close enough to my office that I often pop home around 1 p.m. and watch the replay then. Thank goodness I didn't do that today or they would have thought I'd been assaulted during my lunch hour. I watched it after work and again just now and cried like a little girl both times (I am a girl although no longer little...) The story about your father and Mr. O'Brien was so, so moving and a perfect example of why I think the world of you. Stories like yours remind me there really is some"one" larger at work...not that I ever doubt it, but sometimes it's nice to be reminded.
Thank you for all that you do for animals and for others. Hail to Bonnie! (and Go Cubs!)
~lesli f.

I really enjoyed Dr. Dyer, and your story about your father. I watched closely through it all, but could not find the Word of the Day. Is it hidden, are we supposed to find it somewhere? I do not want to miss a day in the contest Thank you.

thank you for sharing your heart-warming and soul-lifting story about mr. o'brien and your dad.