Joining this FB group was one of the best things that happened to me when we were all hit by the first lockdown. I was lucky to discover it via a friend about 10 days after its creation and feel joy up to this day when a new post passes in my FB feed. At a time when we were confused, anxious, worried, frightened this group was a source of warmth, help, friendliness, connection to the world that suddenly was beyond our reach physically, but through the power of the internet came into our homes and stayed as close as never before. Thank you, Barbara, for putting into practice the great idea you had. Thank you for sticking with it and labouring hard not only to keep it running, but to keep it safe for everyone who joined. Thank you to all the “elves” that helped you in this enormous effort. Last, but by no means least, thank you to all the good people from all over the world who by being there in all their different and inimitable ways created a community that provided me (and I am sure millions of others) with joy in sad times, with a feeling of unity when physically divided, with hope when there seamed to be nothing but gloom around. Thank you all for once again proving that humanity is still the best hope we have for our future and the future of our children!

Ohne view from my window wären die letzten 3 Jahre noch viel härter gewesen!Danke euch allen

I joined around May/June of 2020, and I loved every photo and every story! It was virtual traveling, and definitely helped me gain/maintain a little connection with the world. Thank you to all who contributed; no matter how humble your abode, you broadened my horizon and brought joy. I bought both the books, so I will always have VFMW with me and to share. Thank you!

It was so lovely to have "'View From My Window" during Covid lockdowns. It was uplifting to not only share my view but to also enjoy others' views, at a time when New Zealand was closed to the outside World. Thank you to the VFMW Team and to all who participated.

C’est la fin d’une aventure unique et merveilleuse ! Merci Barbara , ainsi qu’à tous vos amis, de nous avoir permis de faire tous ces voyages …immobiles!

In the aftermath of the Covid World shutdown, I was isolated to my patch of earth here in the Southwestern USA. It was as if View from my window was some kind of magic community bringing me comfort and camaraderie. I poured over the pictures and comments and felt like I was sharing this time from my small space with others who often felt like me. These daily connections opened my eyes to wonderful places filled with beauty unlike any I’ve ever seen as well as challenges I may never experience. It was a sharing of our human condition at a time in our history unlike any other. Thankyou for the connections, inspiration and adventure when I needed it most!

VFMW took me around the world when I needed it most. Peering into others’ life during the height of COVID-19 was something to brighten the day when there wasn’t much else to look forward to.

I am so grateful you created these beautiful books. They were inspirational, calming and reassuring that one day our lives as we had known them would return and that there is beauty in the entire world. They made us feel we would survive....and we did. Thank you

I am privileged to have been part of this wonderful endeavor. It was comforting to see how others were living through and enduring the lockdown. All the photos were beautiful in their own way, and I thank you all for sharing this small part of your lives with me and the group. My only regret is that I ordered both volumes of the compilation, and now I see a 30% off offer! That would have been a nice perk for ALL members. Stay well, stay safe everyone!

BOTH MY WIFE AND I WERE FEATURED IN VFMW, WITH DIFFERING PHOTOS FROM OUR FAVORITE WINDOWS IN OUR HOME. WHAT A WONDERFUL LEGACY FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD - THESE BOOKS OF PICTURES (AS WELL AS THE COMMENTS)!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!