tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post2589072945607510905..comments2012-01-18T00:10:12.352-08:00Lemonade Makin' Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16404173701815078504noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-19129717178679396122012-01-18T00:10:12.352-08:002012-01-18T00:10:12.352-08:00Thank you for saying YES to that dear little girl. Your peaceful home is the perfect place to &#39;live out&#39; the gospel in front of her.Mrs Mhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096564718509246625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-64312719525394635502012-01-16T17:49:38.891-08:002012-01-16T17:49:38.891-08:00love this, girl.<br />how did the open house go? <br />any bites?Between You and Mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05020503571549401779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-41157541661143601252012-01-16T17:24:30.725-08:002012-01-16T17:24:30.725-08:00Knowing just a little about how your &quot;yes&quot; changed that little girl&#39;s day for the better made my heart fill with joy.<br />Growing up I was probably the little girl that people said yes to. Things weren&#39;t always peaceful at home. The people that said yes probably weren&#39;t aware of how much of a respite they were offering when they let me in.Chrystalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16075622000650476005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-60786470157129891072012-01-16T12:36:21.910-08:002012-01-16T12:36:21.910-08:00Love hearing of this little one that visits and feels so peaceful in your home. Isn&#39;t that what we want everyone to feel in our home? We too have a little 9 yr. old boy that visits my son and we often wonder what he also goes home to with some of the comments he makes. We know there is no man in his life. Last weekend while taking our kids fishing he was quite excited to catch his very first fish while with us. We sure felt blessed that he has chosen our door! We recently visited friends there in the NW for Christmas and would have loved to have met you. I usually read your posts but don&#39;t take the time to comment. You are a blessing for being so REAL!cherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03097159173858574371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-1934265374099493182012-01-16T11:41:56.408-08:002012-01-16T11:41:56.408-08:00In answer to your question, I&#39;d have to say, &quot;Your post!&quot; :) Remember back in the day when we would meet together as &quot;young marrieds&quot; and then minister to all those crazy middle-schoolers? Life seemed so full of purpose and ministry...I have to admit I&#39;ve felt a little lost lately, wondering what exactly I&#39;m doing for God with my days. Discouragement quickly follows when I realize I don&#39;t have the energy to add a &quot;ministry activity&quot; nor the desire to leave my family at home to do it. Thanks for reminding me that there are opportunities all around me right where God has planted me. AND it&#39;s been so inspiring to watch how God has used your natural creativity and passions to minister to so many in such a meaningful real way. I felt love today because Your posts changed my thinking from &quot;What&#39;s wrong with me? How come I can&#39;t be like so-and-so? What do I need to change?&quot; to &quot;I trust that God made me who I am and put me where I am. All I have to do today is say yes!&quot;Cristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07174140586172996319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-6627221383194842992012-01-16T07:37:36.723-08:002012-01-16T07:37:36.723-08:00Once again you leave me inspired.... Today I will work on showing to everyone because you never know their hidden story..... Everyday I read your post I am in awe !! Thank you for not only sharing your beautiful pictures and words but your life also. ( I know you are just talking to me but I will let the others listen too LOL ) <br />RondaRondahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00164809237365430968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-54561788704949629852012-01-16T07:12:17.565-08:002012-01-16T07:12:17.565-08:00I always, always walk away from your words with a smile and a peaceful heart. Thank you for that! <br /><br />Oh how I&#39;m loving your shop! January is our &quot;no spend&quot; month, but February brings my birthday and you can bet I&#39;ll be adding some of your things to my cart! Gorgeous.Rach@In His Handshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01580213373580431141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-9573677300851671992012-01-16T06:41:08.632-08:002012-01-16T06:41:08.632-08:00Love IS all you need and He has a neverending supply. That tissue paper heart is just priceless. God has given you an incredible ministry to that little girl. Praying for the sunshine to overflow in your life!Jeanniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17303858483355947503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-67815393570293500592012-01-16T06:37:42.152-08:002012-01-16T06:37:42.152-08:00girl, your house looks so gorgeous. all the brightness of it has got to do a good job of cheering up. i&#39;m a bit disgruntled in my house... it&#39;s all earth toned. what was i thinking 7 years ago?! anyway, i must say that if i ever repaint or redecorate i&#39;m copying you all the way. and also? your shirt with your valentine heart necklace is gorgeous. i can&#39;t believe how fast stuff has already sold from your shop. i was going to show my mom the heart necklace but then it was already gone. you are rockin girlie!!!carissa at lowercase lettershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00601211338190358077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-69337029450115645192012-01-15T21:00:06.601-08:002012-01-15T21:00:06.601-08:00um, *Southern* one of these days i&#39;ll learn to proofread before hand;)Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10041240496017131851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-12469774596324522812012-01-15T20:58:57.186-08:002012-01-15T20:58:57.186-08:00the story about your neighbor girl breaks my heart and fills it up all at once. i need to remember that. it dusted here in the valley of couthern oregon today, the rain washed it out promptly. prayers for the house!Mandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10041240496017131851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-38110252811827789912012-01-15T18:17:03.094-08:002012-01-15T18:17:03.094-08:00I pray daily and TRY to get in my quiet time with God. Sometimes I think he doesn&#39;t hear me, but I had an I felt loved moment in August flying back from visiting with my mom. I thought wow, God is not only listening, he answered me too.<br />Sometimes when I am having a bad day he blows me away with his beautiful creation like a doe running for cover crossing the street to the other side.<br />So glad to hear that the young girl feels at peace in your home. How said it is not peaceful at hers. Praying for that sweet little one.Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00870394816890924651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-50846421219383707642012-01-15T14:40:28.137-08:002012-01-15T14:40:28.137-08:00I have felt a peace each weekend when I have so many &#39;big plans&#39; for getting things done, and yet I don&#39;t get around to it. God has blessed me immensely, and I am so thankful. <br /><br />This weekend, I got 20 minutes outside with the birds, and it was just what I needed. There were so many new friends flooding my yard with smiles and each a unique song. It was a gift from God.<br /><br />I love your blog, keep posting!Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14529382306516076988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-46054278763856825782012-01-15T14:07:23.452-08:002012-01-15T14:07:23.452-08:00I&#39;ve noticed your silence the last few days as I&#39;ve looked for your blog. The narrative + pictures is MY tiny little burst of sunshine each day. As the week wore on, I prayed for your soul. I love that the Lord has shown you, in such a small but significant way, that He loves you as if you were his ONLY child. Isn&#39;t that grand? We&#39;ve been on the real estate roller coaster before and it was a test of patience and endurance. Hang tough, sister. His timing is PERFECT and he already knows where your next nest is. Isn&#39;t that grand, too?runnermomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17762670187299761972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-77301861968371769962012-01-15T13:08:02.633-08:002012-01-15T13:08:02.633-08:00and good luck with the house!Mrs.Marie Lesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988774047877142687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-89416418320224419912012-01-15T13:07:40.547-08:002012-01-15T13:07:40.547-08:00well it&#39;s two weeks till my husband is home and out of the Army for good, and this past month we&#39;ve had quite a few &#39;blessings&#39; come our way (trying to see all my trials and troubles as opportunities to learn and lean on the Lord) but lately I&#39;ve just been finding the most touching verses in my devotions, and on your blog :) I&#39;ve just had constant reminders lately that I am not alone God is always with me and always walks In Front of me! He never gives more than we can handle, God bless you for saying yes to that little girl. She will always remember you...you just put a big ol&#39; diamond in the crown you&#39;re gonna wear in heaven!Mrs.Marie Lesterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14988774047877142687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-71328139355894717152012-01-15T12:45:28.848-08:002012-01-15T12:45:28.848-08:00Sasha, I adore you. You inspire me in ways you will never know. Thank you for helping me to realize that it&#39;s okay to share the &quot;yuck inside me&quot;. Most of my life I&#39;ve been taught that I must be perfect and if I wasn&#39;t, the judgement that would come down on me would be unbearable. I&#39;m so not perfect and you make me want to blurt out to the everyone that I&#39;m not and never will be and that it&#39;s okay and I will still be worthy of love. Thank you for helping me heal. I hope that makes sense. Hope everything goes well with your open house!Diana @ Our Vintage Home Lovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13750661673653127868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-15547726655598050012012-01-15T12:40:44.822-08:002012-01-15T12:40:44.822-08:00I am learning so much from you as a blogger and how to do it the right way, honest and authentic.<br /><br /> i would love any advice on doing more for my blog.Annie Wilcox Designshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12874118905730896171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-79993806735065689492012-01-15T12:14:04.181-08:002012-01-15T12:14:04.181-08:00Yes I am one of the readers that has to read your blog every day and holds onto every word you type !!!! I have been so inspired by your typed words, internal thoughts and shared pictures. (I am even starting the beginning phases for my own blog site for which I have wanted for many many years) I have looked up scripture, recreated crafts and tried out recipes..... Your home is very comfy and peaceful and family friendly. Your home is angelic! I cried with your postings of your &quot;little girl&quot; and want to send her hugs from Illinois {{{♥}}} . <br /><br />Good luck and blessings with your open house today. God hears our requests and sent you a window of no snow - light snow so as to keep the open house event possible. Remember with God ALL things are possible. ♥ Maybe tonight the kids might still get their no school opportunity or maybe next week....<br /><br />Thank you for everything you do and share. You are one of God&#39;s very special messengers. You touch many lives and hearts. Thank you !Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02329321208551205696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-38635606039098327152012-01-15T12:00:57.459-08:002012-01-15T12:00:57.459-08:00You&#39;re house looks like it&#39;s filled with lot&#39;s &amp; lot&#39;s of love! Have a great open house.Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03933733195979767966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-9316031778561504962012-01-15T11:49:15.513-08:002012-01-15T11:49:15.513-08:00Good luck with the open house. Your story about the neighbor girl makes me want to cry. A lot of people might see her as an inconvenience and turn their backs. You really don&#39;t know what kind of impact you will have on her entire life.Brittany Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08342279548898554124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-76427442844699515962012-01-15T11:44:51.130-08:002012-01-15T11:44:51.130-08:00Even though I&#39;ve never been to your house, it DOES look so peaceful. All your white decor is so soothing and peaceful. I love feeling loved when I write a heartfelt post. It&#39;s the blessing for being real and not a faker-i-tous :) Praying, like really praying, that your open house goes well...like, really well. I mean it. No worries friend, trust His plan.Aliciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17444874559602612752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-91833986476714044972012-01-15T11:36:13.112-08:002012-01-15T11:36:13.112-08:00I absolutely love your blog! I love to read what you write and see your pictures! I&#39;m so glad you have some sunlight in your soul today:)Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02111201430799402729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2505155159932669034.post-35014245704961639212012-01-15T11:16:50.398-08:002012-01-15T11:16:50.398-08:00I think that last post was my first comment, but I&#39;ve been reading for a while. Thought it was about time. ;) So glad your sunshine is back and that you felt the love! I&#39;m glad you said yes to that little girl. Lately I&#39;ve been trying to be mindful of my interactions to strangers. I&#39;ve felt simple thank you&#39;s, excuse me&#39;s, and smiles go a long way recently--both giving and receiving. Have a blessed day! Hope the open house goes well and that there are some nibbles from those that stop by!Marissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07172315722694712771noreply@blogger.com