tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post6142515762762643978..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-54277560767121282452011-09-27T09:47:37.274-04:002011-09-27T09:47:37.274-04:00Since I hardly can do anything on my own, and can&...Since I hardly can do anything on my own, and can't afford to hire people to work for me, I have to be content with looking out of the window and think happy thoughts, or read. Thanks to Margareta I've learnt to be happy even if the bed is not made and the dustballs are growing. It is possible you know, and I don't even envy people who are well enough to clean the house or take a shower on they're own. Right now I'm looking at children who plays outside my window under a beautiful maple that is turning red, and I think of my own happy childhood.Kickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12607476790428256068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-22144041128752241192011-09-26T17:58:38.886-04:002011-09-26T17:58:38.886-04:00Brenda, thanks for the encouragement. It's wh...Brenda, thanks for the encouragement. It's when we least feel like it that we most need to take the time, even if it just for both of you. <br /><br />I lost my husband in a car accident last year and will be moving into the future on my own (even though I have loving children & family).<br /><br />One day at a time - but also encouraged by the simple beautiful things that our Lord provides for us. <br /><br />I picked my FIRST sweetpea of Spring today - it's on my desk as I work and makes me smile (and I take regular sniffs - it's a wonder it has ANY scent left).<br /><br />Stay strong & thanks for the regular blogging - I'm a regular visitor. Isabel (South Africa).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-67643199790772696782011-09-26T12:22:17.128-04:002011-09-26T12:22:17.128-04:00A lovely post, Brenda. Surely if we are made in Hi...A lovely post, Brenda. Surely if we are made in His Likeness we are meant to create and make things beautiful in some way or another. I'm trying to do the "more than I think I can" myself, with those baby steps. I think I'm getting two new knees soon, or so I hope!<br /><br />Everyone's experience is going to be different with this, of course. I think Margaretha had a good point too.Thickethouse.wordpresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17187303460677067276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-36201832239115528782011-09-26T09:13:09.372-04:002011-09-26T09:13:09.372-04:00Thank you, Brenda.
I have read your blog for year...Thank you, Brenda.<br /><br />I have read your blog for years and this is why you are here, to give people like us, the motivation to keep going. Praise the Lord.<br />BeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-67364590117570832622011-09-25T17:46:36.839-04:002011-09-25T17:46:36.839-04:00I had a health scare this week and am coming out o...I had a health scare this week and am coming out of it by the grace of God. It is another way to get a quick new perspective! :) Yes just the two of us now too and like Cheri said, we sure did the little extras when there was just the two of us before the kids came along and did not think a thing about it so why not now. Even though now we are older and achier and on a different side of life. When we do though summon up the strength and determination to do the things to brighten our homes it does create motivation to do a bit more when we can and brings a lightness to our soul. We do so many many things only we know we do around our homes and for others. Well we think we are the only ones to know! :) This post really was where I was at this week too. Thank you for printing it and making us see we are all in this same life boat. SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-14979170035748375002011-09-25T15:53:53.433-04:002011-09-25T15:53:53.433-04:00Oh, yes! I love to create beauty in my home and o...Oh, yes! I love to create beauty in my home and outside my home. I sometimes feel like I am too busy, but I make the time, and drag my kids into it with me more and more!<br /><br />You are right about how it makes us feel even if no one else notices!<br /><br />Beautiful post once again!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-47405419144723937612011-09-25T13:26:23.018-04:002011-09-25T13:26:23.018-04:00Beautifully shared from the heart. I sometimes fin...Beautifully shared from the heart. I sometimes find myself feeling exasperated with those who wonder "why bother." When I check in on that more closely, I realize that it is a lack of empathy on my part. I just haven't been "there" yet and I don't want to go. It must give you great pleasure to know that your writing about these things brings pictures to your readers' minds without their needing a literal picture to see. And that stirs us up, it does me anyway. Now I want to get my aqua bottle out and find some white flowers for the table. And the song that such things puts in my heart will sing for days. Just as I hear the song your heart is singing. We create, after all, because we are like our Father. Have a cozy, restful, beautiful afternoon!Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-25899731264321926352011-09-25T13:17:53.991-04:002011-09-25T13:17:53.991-04:00Oh, Brenda...this post "hit the spot"! ...Oh, Brenda...this post "hit the spot"! Your last paragraph sums it all up. <br /><br />You are SO right. Thanks for putting these timeless and eternal truths into your own words.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-26645002589063692272011-09-25T13:16:58.137-04:002011-09-25T13:16:58.137-04:00Brenda,
That was very timely and lots of food for...Brenda,<br /><br />That was very timely and lots of food for thought. I appreciate your perspective. <br /><br />I have been struggling with some major health issues and to be honest, I have been having a major pity party. <br /><br />Thank you for sharing!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12633706420005740197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-21217698473420124912011-09-25T12:57:17.951-04:002011-09-25T12:57:17.951-04:00Isn't the trick, when you live with a chronic ...Isn't the trick, when you live with a chronic illness, to decide if a trip, or having guests or sometimes just getting out of bed, is worth the discomfort that always follows. <br /><br /> I don't think that not "creating and doing" means "sitting and grumbling" or having a pity party. Even when you don't have the energy to tidy up and beautify your home, you can have beautiful thoughts. There are always happy memories to dwell on and maybe you're well enough to look at beautiful pictures in a book. <br />I too think that it's nice to be surrounded by beautiful things in a nice and tidy home - but I know for sure that it isn't necessary. <br /><br />I'm so happy to hear that you were able to go to Williamsburg - and that you had such a lovely time.<br />Margarethaemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01463254055979575950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-84033835537801254432011-09-25T12:56:40.868-04:002011-09-25T12:56:40.868-04:00Brenda, I can relate to the 'why bother' s...Brenda, I can relate to the 'why bother' sentiment. It is just the two of us, we are a thousand miles away from our kids, grands, and friends....<br /><br />But I have recently thought back to our early marriage. I 'bothered' back then when it was just the two of us. <br /><br />Your post gave me the motivation I need to get out the box of fall decorations and place them on a freshly polished table.<br /><br />Thanks!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388528649168161483noreply@blogger.com