tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post8996337084182828219..comments2024-03-23T21:38:31.368-04:00Comments on Coffee Tea Books and Me: Sunday Afternoon TeaUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-74541837265327019812010-05-22T06:52:09.780-04:002010-05-22T06:52:09.780-04:00Great post!
FlowerLadyGreat post!<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-48455981614361742182010-01-29T19:39:37.354-05:002010-01-29T19:39:37.354-05:00Very well said, Brenda. :)Very well said, Brenda. :)Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16562989307286675615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-21816471938527615882010-01-25T13:15:44.060-05:002010-01-25T13:15:44.060-05:00Brenda:
I usually "lurk" but wanted you...Brenda:<br /><br />I usually "lurk" but wanted you to know htat your blog is one of the first ones I check each day. I know that life has brought you many trials, but I believe that you are here for "such a time as this."<br /><br />I also have diabetes. I know well the fatigue involved and the balancing of insulin, etc However,God can work ALL things for good, and now you are still enough to reflect on Him and minister to others through this blog. And never imagine that this isn't a miinistry...it surely is.<br /><br />Blessings,<br /><br />Annie@<br />The View from 256Anniehttp://theviewfrom256.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-39043413384026010582010-01-25T11:32:51.599-05:002010-01-25T11:32:51.599-05:00What a beautiful, thought-provoking post. It souun...What a beautiful, thought-provoking post. It souunds like a chapter from a book - if you aren't seriously pursuing writing for publication and $$, you should.<br /><br />I'm like you in that I love thrift store shopping and the thrill of the "hunt." Many of my most special treasures came from thrift stores, Salvation Army, or Goodwill. I've always said even if I were a millionaire and could afford anything I wanted, I think I would still go into thrift stores. Something draws me there....<br /><br />I like good quality items, and when I purchase something new it is either on sale, or I've comparison shopped for the best price and deal. Investing in good quality kitchen items and furnishings can save money in the future, for these items will last longer and provide better service.<br /><br />Thanks for giving us such good, timely advice.Joyce Ackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628063943686030106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-24078771908925715112010-01-25T09:12:08.718-05:002010-01-25T09:12:08.718-05:00What a good post -- thank you! I'm so excited ...What a good post -- thank you! I'm so excited Stephanie is having a girl (as are we :) ).Heather L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09892693393383714339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-2727351352008377522010-01-24T21:20:58.921-05:002010-01-24T21:20:58.921-05:00Yes, yes, yes. Good advice. These are the abunda...Yes, yes, yes. Good advice. These are the abundant things God gives to His children. We should always welcome the opportunities as gifts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-6386984111940002512010-01-24T18:58:28.632-05:002010-01-24T18:58:28.632-05:00Your post reminds me of something Dr. James Dobson...Your post reminds me of something Dr. James Dobson said when our children were small and I've always remembered it. If you have a choice between new furniture or a family vacation, take the vacation. The memories will last forever.<br /><br />Friend DebraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-23237081111599613012010-01-24T17:43:26.570-05:002010-01-24T17:43:26.570-05:00Over the years, I too have pondered whether to enj...Over the years, I too have pondered whether to enjoy the luxuries and beauties of our days when so many suffer.<br /><br />Something that Mother Teresa once said really helped me to find a balance of enjoying the life I have (without guilt)and yet being 'present' to those that are going through much.<br /><br />She referred to the gift of joy. She told her workers that if they could not go out into the streets with joy in their hearts and a smile of hope on their lips to help those dying in the gutters, then they should not go out there. These people do not need us to come down where they are (in the dumps), but we need to bring them joy and hope in the midst of their darkness.<br /><br />I figured if Mother Teresa could face the exteme poverty and hopelessness with joy and hope and a zest for life then I could too in my own life situations.<br /><br />Not sure if this actually addresses the heart of this conversation, but I know it helped me to sort out some of the feelings I had.<br /><br />So I agree, Brenda, let us seize the day. Our being unhappy because someone else is in dire straits helps no one. If we can find hope and joy through the beauty we experience on a given day, then let's consider it our gift to that day. For the smiles on our faces will register and create a life flow that will feel a little like 'heaven on earth.'Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-35895436600755877962010-01-24T17:06:46.494-05:002010-01-24T17:06:46.494-05:00I have to admit, that I fall into that trap of fee...I have to admit, that I fall into that trap of feeling guilty for the little luxuries I am able to participate in. Where I live, the economy has tanked. Unemployment hovers around 13%. In my job I am in the homes of these people who are so desperately struggling to make ends meet.<br /><br />Yet, my husband and I are earning more now than we ever have. We are financially very sound and thriving. Mind you, all our years of living lean have taught me to be so very frugal and I still live that way. We never, ever pay full price for any of our major purchases. <br /><br />My husband has definitely been given the gift of giving. He can see the needs of others and gives generously. I feel that God has blessed us financially so that we can bless others at this point in time. We have been on the receiving end of those gifts...we still don't know who paid our house payments for 6 months when hubby had a medical emergency and was off work. How nice it is to be able to secretly help out others in need now. And I stress that word secretly. Only God needs to know who is helping these people, lest we get prideful. <br /><br />Okay, enough rambling here. Thanks for this post, Brenda. I needed to hear it.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411355229331849726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-89280518566234955202010-01-24T16:41:50.691-05:002010-01-24T16:41:50.691-05:00a hearty amen to that wisdom. my son says,
"...a hearty amen to that wisdom. my son says, <br />"i am going to live adventurously and trust you to<br />pray!" gulp.<br /><br />blessings,<br />leamyletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-89845482785957694182010-01-24T16:39:05.308-05:002010-01-24T16:39:05.308-05:00Well said! I have been pondering similar issues la...Well said! I have been pondering similar issues lately. I recently got over my fear of spending money on experiences, when experiences wear much better over time than things, which grow old, outdated, and eventually end up in the trash or in a garage sale. God wants us to enjoy His blessings, and we should sieze the chance when we get it, instead of allowing His blessings to go unappreciated.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470564337562063124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-51117026149659128752010-01-24T15:28:26.176-05:002010-01-24T15:28:26.176-05:00Brenda,
Thank you for sharing these words of wisdo...Brenda,<br />Thank you for sharing these words of wisdom. I appreciate that you are able to be so open and hones about things.<br />Blessingsbcsmithereenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06202692243187257704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-78391758943129496872010-01-24T13:17:07.781-05:002010-01-24T13:17:07.781-05:00It's like a breath of fresh air to read this t...It's like a breath of fresh air to read this today. Thank you. I love the balance that you always provide, Brenda.Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-6437133111364793082010-01-24T12:55:40.248-05:002010-01-24T12:55:40.248-05:00Brenda, I so needed to read your kind words. You h...Brenda, I so needed to read your kind words. You have much wisdom and I appreciate you taking the time to discuss both sides of the situation. God has blessed me and I need to just say it and praise Him. Sometimes I get to feeling guilty about things and I need to realize the Lord wants me to rejoice in Him and wonderful times.Nana Trish is Living the Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401202649082669911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-17531032923501267252010-01-24T12:52:31.970-05:002010-01-24T12:52:31.970-05:00Amen to that! Feeling guilty for things that are ...Amen to that! Feeling guilty for things that are beyond our control, is wasted emotion. Find happiness where you can, because we don't know what lies ahead.<br />nancyrAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32960314.post-81142299655326566482010-01-24T12:11:54.908-05:002010-01-24T12:11:54.908-05:00I agree wholeheartedly. Great post!! HugsI agree wholeheartedly. Great post!! HugsScrappy quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643346408388508283noreply@blogger.com