tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post1197130151833310377..comments2024-03-25T15:24:58.086-05:00Comments on My Messy, Thrilling Life: The Beauty of In Between (Or, Into the Day)Brinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-40828591622280339042008-05-25T19:44:00.000-05:002008-05-25T19:44:00.000-05:00Brin, This is awesome. God has brought you through...Brin, This is awesome. God has brought you through where only God could have. I've been in between many times. God is faithful. One of my "in betweens" was snuffed out with the aid of Beth Moore's workbook "Breaking Free." I was a new person after this. God bless you on your new adventure with freedom. Keep your eyes glued to God's WORD, which is TRUTH. Hugs, KathiKathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08123430890236503375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-15286275611194116502008-05-14T02:12:00.000-05:002008-05-14T02:12:00.000-05:00Hmm... I have been pondering off and on today the ...Hmm... I have been pondering off and on today the "in between place" <BR/><BR/>This has been a good reminder for me to embrace change, it is not all bad. Special things happen in our hearts that can only be wrought in the "in between" <BR/><BR/>My life is in transition right now with the whole empty nest thing. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your story, it encourages us all.a woman who ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136374470040601602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-11176659966666708482008-05-09T14:44:00.000-05:002008-05-09T14:44:00.000-05:00HI Brin, I found your blog today. I saw the pictur...HI Brin, I found your blog today. I saw the picture of your lovely old home and knew i had to read more. Then i saw the field with bluebonnets and knew you had to live in Texas, so i kept reading :) Your post today gave me goosebumps. Best wishes to you in your journey.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02454734089195144802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-63063920209764714302008-05-09T06:37:00.000-05:002008-05-09T06:37:00.000-05:00Oh, Brin. God reached down and gave you a HUG jus...Oh, Brin. God reached down and gave you a HUG just when you needed it most. Wow.<BR/><BR/>From now on you'll always know that after the storm there is the touch of the divine to carry you forward. It really is darkest just before down. As another who has burned her candle through the night to struggle with grief, fear and loss, I send love, hope and prayers your way. And you already have the puppy love!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-36605353082090668902008-05-08T17:35:00.001-05:002008-05-08T17:35:00.001-05:00Your post gave me chills too. The good kind...the ...Your post gave me chills too. The good kind...the God kind. :) Thank you for being so transparent and allowing us to almost visualize your encounter. I cannot say I know what that is like, but I can say I have had times in my life where screaming (out of frustration, sadness, anger...) as I reached for God was just about all that I could do. He truly meets us where we are. I'm so glad for your life changing experience...and I can't wait to go look at the lyrics to that Bebo song. It didn't play when I came to the page so I will find it another way:) lifting you up in prayer and looking forward with you as you come out of this valley...as He 'leads you beside still waters' and 'restores your soul' ...tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278271410990127849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-83731080957179016862008-05-08T17:35:00.000-05:002008-05-08T17:35:00.000-05:00Brin~Loving your peaceful contemplation and your f...Brin~<BR/><BR/>Loving your peaceful contemplation and your faithfulness in waiting on the Lord.<BR/><BR/>Can I just say that I HOPE against hope that you will no longer be sitting in a cubby in the city. If that is the change, it is a gift from God if you are out of there! I'm just sayin'.....<BR/><BR/>Have a blessed day snuggling with your new little girl. She'll grow up a bit and bring you such joy. I just know she will be your new best friend. :o)<BR/><BR/>Also, congrat's on the bakery. Can't wait to sample some of the yummy goodness coming from your kitchen. <BR/><BR/>Lots of good things in your life right now. Keep looking up and hang in there. Now that you've hit a valley, the mtns. are just ahead!! :O)<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>mickeyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-21369815230260448412008-05-08T17:31:00.000-05:002008-05-08T17:31:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278271410990127849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-22818519549662049132008-05-08T09:04:00.000-05:002008-05-08T09:04:00.000-05:00what a powerful post. God is so real... he is for ...what a powerful post. God is so real... he is for real people, dealing with real issues, needing real love.Jen(n)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06781017443485162668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-23060442082666217962008-05-07T23:27:00.000-05:002008-05-07T23:27:00.000-05:00That is such an awesome testimony. So many people...That is such an awesome testimony. So many people are caught "in between" for a season. It's undeniable but hopefully after a while it is over...thanks for sharing. I'm praying this season soon ends for my Mother-in-law who is struggling after her husband's passing last year.<BR/>Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-89495504883163692832008-05-07T23:21:00.000-05:002008-05-07T23:21:00.000-05:00i don't know what is going on personally with you,...i don't know what is going on personally with you, but know that when God brings you to it he will bring you through it. all the tears, pain and heartache, will too someday be a lesson you are happy you had. God bless. may you be richly blessed.Mama Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912608362740552674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-66663572175973708622008-05-07T21:25:00.000-05:002008-05-07T21:25:00.000-05:00I have so been there..inbetween..married from 20-3...I have so been there..inbetween..married from 20-31 untill he walked out for someone else..inbetween is a place to learn...I think I learned more from my inbetween passage then any other time in my life before that.You learn what YOU want...you follow YOUR dreams..you learn to follow your dreams...sometimes inbetween is sad and lonely and other times it is rather exciting...because each day is the promise of a new begining...a new story to tell...but most of all you DO survive...and you become who YOU are meant to be!<BR/>Geneen from califAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-58841307267861609732008-05-07T20:19:00.000-05:002008-05-07T20:19:00.000-05:00Dearest Brin,We're here on the other side of in be...Dearest Brin,<BR/>We're here on the other side of in between and we're waiting with love and understanding whenever you need it. Be comforted, sweet girl, that you are never alone. God is there and so are we. xxooHarbor Honhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311482342041164790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-7014306497877366522008-05-07T18:58:00.000-05:002008-05-07T18:58:00.000-05:00One of the things I write about quite often is "Do...One of the things I write about quite often is "Don't waste your trials". I am convinced that God only allows those things in our life that He can use to mold and shape us.<BR/><BR/>Then, as we become the person He wants us to become... we are His hands and His feet (and His mouthpiece) in a hurting world.<BR/><BR/>But we can't do so unless we've walked the path of the people we're helping. It is only when we have hurt and not only survived but come through severe (not able to breath at times) trials that we can FEEL the pain of others, just like He took on our pain.<BR/><BR/>That's why I love your blog. You are real... fur rubbed off the bunny kind of real.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-47565443770596476402008-05-07T18:45:00.000-05:002008-05-07T18:45:00.000-05:00Only BEBO!!!!! could escort you out of your "in be...Only BEBO!!!!! could escort you out of your "in between!" Don't you just want to squish him? Love that guy, love our great big God!Runner Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09637580235545152641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-92221551766571591332008-05-07T17:43:00.000-05:002008-05-07T17:43:00.000-05:00Brin,Peace be with you as you move forward from 'i...Brin,<BR/>Peace be with you as you move forward from 'in between.'<BR/>And have some fun with Millie and bakery plans as you move forward into the unknown! <BR/>MimMimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13430084640185906974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-1119419735617068622008-05-07T16:42:00.000-05:002008-05-07T16:42:00.000-05:00The in-between place reminds me of Beth Moore's pl...The in-between place reminds me of Beth Moore's place of Deeper Still. A place where only you and God can go together - no friends can travel the road with you and it's a hard place, but one that leaves you never-the-same, in a good way. I don't even know you but your gifts are SO evident and I can only believe that God has amazing things for you on the other side of this. Praying for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-76392408801194997672008-05-07T16:24:00.000-05:002008-05-07T16:24:00.000-05:00'Lingering to learn' is indeed a hard place to be ...'Lingering to learn' is indeed a hard place to be in but the result is pure joy!<BR/>Thank you for sharing Brin..<BR/>God is good!Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214584150711242076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-49903169192016970822008-05-07T16:13:00.000-05:002008-05-07T16:13:00.000-05:00YOU give ME the chills. Ok, we're waiting. Our f...YOU give ME the chills. Ok, we're waiting. Our friend is healing and we're waiting to enjoy the results. You are an amazing spirit.Debehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15145382104175784365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-29271996985628216492008-05-07T15:01:00.000-05:002008-05-07T15:01:00.000-05:00Lingering can be the hardest part of healing, but ...Lingering can be the hardest part of healing, but I agree that it is necessary. When we "linger and learn" in our in between we find grace, peace, and joy in technicolor. Welcome to your intended life; I pray it holds much happiness and success for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15987301333843044333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-41921422411723856342008-05-07T13:25:00.000-05:002008-05-07T13:25:00.000-05:00Yippie, Brin has her groove back, I"m SO happy for...Yippie, Brin has her groove back, I"m SO happy for you!! Doesn't God work in mysterious ways, that was awesome, and you made my day, you listened! I just love the in between idea, so true! We all love you so much!! My prayers have been answered for you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747268325270933661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-81600264185965840222008-05-07T12:51:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:51:00.000-05:00I do hope that sweet Milly was with you ... she's ...I do hope that sweet Milly was with you ... she's just a baby and she needs her new Mama ... and ... she will give you more love and comfort than you can imagine.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260575133577123845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-58498071043247235602008-05-07T12:49:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:49:00.000-05:00Things will get better Brin.As a 50 yr.old woman, ...Things will get better Brin.<BR/>As a 50 yr.old woman, married for 20 yrs. with 2 teenaged sons,1 dog and 1 cat, I can tell you that life is messy...1 week you're on the upswing and the next on the downswing...try not to let the difficult times get you down..they will pass soon enough. You are a smart,strong, talented woman and don't let anyone convince you otherwise. And the trouble with Milly will pass too. My puppy peed over every square inch of my carpets downstairs..we had to throw them away...but every time I got annoyed with him, I remembered<BR/>that we had torn him away from his mother and siblings and he only had us to depend on and my heart <BR/>would melt.I used to cover him with kisses. He is now 5 yrs. old<BR/>and I cannot imagine my life without him.<BR/>Stay strong and be proud of all of<BR/>the incredible things that you have accomplished...you are amazing!<BR/>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-91558217248537582462008-05-07T12:37:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:37:00.000-05:00God has such BIG things for you, I know he does. W...God has such BIG things for you, I know he does. What a mixed blessing, being prepared for a ministry you did not ask for but were preordained for any way. I'm relieved you recognize his grace in spite of your changed life. (Brittni)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-69892532064926732592008-05-07T12:16:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:16:00.000-05:00I just stumbled across this blog. It is just love...I just stumbled across this blog. It is just lovely. God bless. MaryOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-72558927509123242472008-05-07T12:04:00.000-05:002008-05-07T12:04:00.000-05:00The best is yet to come! God has held you in the ...The best is yet to come! God has held you in the palm of His hand. He won't let go now. He has great plans for you. Things for you to do to touch the lives of others. Take care, my friend, as you move ahead. I can't wait to hear what God has for you. ~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.com