tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post2796206174651308168..comments2024-03-25T15:24:58.086-05:00Comments on My Messy, Thrilling Life: "Nevertheless" with ScarflettesBrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-16741769467558547042009-08-28T18:20:46.218-05:002009-08-28T18:20:46.218-05:00Love this post, been there and done that. The most...Love this post, been there and done that. The most angry I ever was, happened after the death of our first grandson. He was 4 months old and died of SIDS. But he was also my baby. I was 32, and his young teenage mom was sharing him with me. I took care of him every day and his death nearly killed me. I understand. But when I look back God has used every bitter thing in my life for good. All of it. I don't like it when it happens no one does. <br /><br />Having gone through and read ALMOST your whole blog, you are not the same girl you were when you began this journey. Maybe you should peruse some of your old writings and see for yourself. You have depth and character, you are growing. When you post these kinds of writings you are as real as that Texas dirt and as gritty, and it is a breath of fresh air.Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-45130173314223135252009-08-27T21:55:09.173-05:002009-08-27T21:55:09.173-05:00Oh, my. I JUST stumbled across your blog and this ...Oh, my. I JUST stumbled across your blog and this post had me wiping my eyes. I myself have just come through a very difficult season and I wish I could've had your perspective in those moments when I too, was so very angry at God. You have challenged me even though you don't know me and I'm thankful to have found your place here. I'll definitely be back.<br />Thanks for sharing and encouraging people you may never meet. I am grateful.<br />In Him,<br />SarahSarah Sandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535166837381102329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-44198102597534705062009-08-27T18:14:27.835-05:002009-08-27T18:14:27.835-05:00Brin, Have you seen the cabins that Home Depot of...Brin, Have you seen the cabins that Home Depot offers? Please take a look at Simplyforties.com blogspot. Wow! Thought you might be interested.<br /><br />God will take care of you. Whenever I hit those lows I start to make a gratitude list. I actually have a gratitude journal that when I began it I wanted to put at least 4 or 5 things a day to be grateful for. Helped put things in perspective for me. I am happy that you have a paying job. I own a staffng agency and if it were not for the other services we offer we would have to close! People are driving hours for 10 dollars an hour....pretty tough out there. Good Luck, your in my prayers. CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493032566628208381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-91018531462082277662009-08-27T11:02:40.348-05:002009-08-27T11:02:40.348-05:00Oh, and that scarflette is absolutely beautiful!!!...Oh, and that scarflette is absolutely beautiful!!! Great color to go with apple red! You've probably thought of giving knitting lessons???Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-124391554583001852009-08-27T11:01:09.133-05:002009-08-27T11:01:09.133-05:00Oh boy. Those times when all seems lost. When noth...Oh boy. Those times when all seems lost. When nothing makes sense. When you wonder, 'what is going to happen to me'? 'What's up next'? 'How long am I going to be in this muck'? I've been there many times---and even now---as a Christian the best thing I can do is trust. Trust that God knows what's best for me and what the future holds. Thanks for your honesty. Many have been there. Just remember that you are young, Brin... life is not over yet. This is but your moment in time.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-37596735385077296312009-08-27T10:47:34.204-05:002009-08-27T10:47:34.204-05:00Brin,
Oh, girl. Loss is so hard to take. This is ...Brin,<br /><br />Oh, girl. Loss is so hard to take. This is what He taught me through my loss -- two pregnancies, a marriage, a job, a home -- there is NOTHING better than the Lord. NOTHING. That's the bottom line. And now, He has filled my life with a new husband, two beautiful babies, a lovely home. And I still know, still live it everyday -- there is nothing better than Jesus.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296794498771496242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-9785822738289741572009-08-27T09:20:24.371-05:002009-08-27T09:20:24.371-05:00My goodness ... Nevertheless - a small sweet cotta...My goodness ... Nevertheless - a small sweet cottage on a perfect 4 acre plot of land in the country miraculously awaits ... both you & Millie. That sure sounds like a big ol' blessing to me. <br /><br />Sometimes I think having a job that you can very easily leave at the door at the end of your shift would be heaven says she who struggles with own small self employed design business.<br /><br />Simple tasks done simply and well sounds awful good to me. How is that darn chocolate dog and has she had her "Ladies" operation ? we sure hope so. xo S & les GangSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00260575133577123845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-54568044230064878942009-08-27T05:59:24.551-05:002009-08-27T05:59:24.551-05:00I loved that image of walking through grief with a...I loved that image of walking through grief with a Comforter. Brin, after 37 years of happy marriage, my charmed-life world feel apart as my husband waltzed off with a 30-year old. I have had some of those temper tantrums at God. It is AMAZING how life can just BLINDSIDE you out of no where. I mean, couldn't He have set things up better than this? Still, and all--nevertheless--I agree with you.<br /><br />As the first comment said, "step-by-step." The only way I have made it is just putting one foot in front of the other. Keep us posted. CStickhorsecowgirlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167094045033324094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-14713856952604071652009-08-26T16:09:39.895-05:002009-08-26T16:09:39.895-05:00Nice color of yarn, Scarflette O'Hara. You kni...Nice color of yarn, Scarflette O'Hara. You knitted this pattern once before and spurred me on to try the pattern myself. I didn't like the way it worked with the yarn I chose so I ripped it out. Anyway, shouldn't you be doing a more seasonal pattern rather than one named "April Showers?"Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875008154587045790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-1654347176309342732009-08-26T14:49:50.648-05:002009-08-26T14:49:50.648-05:00Hi Brin: I could not find you email address. My ...Hi Brin: I could not find you email address. My name is Al Malekovic (al@countrybobs.com) and I represent a very, very small company called Country Bob's, Inc. We are making a great sauce called, "Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce" and we would like to get the word out about our product. <br />I know that review blogs are a great way to get information to the general public. I conducted a google search for food blogs and your name came and after looking at your blog, I was wondering if you would be interested in trying my sauce and perhaps reviewing it for me. <br /> <br />If you send me your name and address via e-mail, I would gladly send you a recipe brochure along with two bottles of Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce in hopes that you would write a review. <br /> <br />If you would like more information, I would be glad to respond to any questions you might have. In fact, if you are interested in interviewing me after you've sampled the product, I would gladly make myself available! <br /> <br />Thank you for your consideration. www.countrybobs.com We also have two two bottle give a ways for your blog.Al Malekoivchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03895901168420208501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-42823578412207306102009-08-26T10:20:59.529-05:002009-08-26T10:20:59.529-05:00I love reading your posts of thoughts and wonder.....I love reading your posts of thoughts and wonder... I am not a christian, I am heathen. That being said we obviously share a beliefe in a much greater force out there. Mine's just alittle different.<br /><br />It must have been such a rough time for you... loosing Freeman house, the bakery, your grandpa (wasnt it?)... it sucks... but you will find happiness again... somewhere, someday... Nevertheless ;) I do belive fate, and maybe your faith, will lead you there...<br /><br />keep writing you inspire us all!<br />Blessed Be from TeeTee of Vinnord Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15770116917824864019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-39847028887147514842009-08-26T05:10:23.555-05:002009-08-26T05:10:23.555-05:00I needed to be reminded of this... with a recent d...I needed to be reminded of this... with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer and with the results of the surgery not being what I hoped for, I needed to know that this is all for good and one day it will all be revealed. I can live with this as my reminder. Thank you.Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-66435640209812226932009-08-25T18:52:42.525-05:002009-08-25T18:52:42.525-05:00That line will stick with me: that God allows som...That line will stick with me: that God allows something so good to happen to bad people. I needed to hear that. Thanks for your amazing transparency.Randi~Dukes and Duchesseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08277985792260962440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-76337414883636852532009-08-25T15:39:50.661-05:002009-08-25T15:39:50.661-05:00God doesn't make these things good or bad happ...God doesn't make these things good or bad happen to us. Faith in God gives us the strength to go through the bad, be grateful for the good, and share our bounty with others. To me being a Christian isn't about happiness or feeling good all the time, that would be unreal. Nevertheless is a often used word with me as well. All the bestP.Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02141000578178946104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-34068696976956582182009-08-25T07:28:57.132-05:002009-08-25T07:28:57.132-05:00Aaaahhhh Brin,
God is smiling on you my dear. He ...Aaaahhhh Brin,<br />God is smiling on you my dear. He is opening the way, it is just a little foggy right now. <br /><br />You have had a hard time lately. Giving up your car, your home, losing grandpa Jack, leaving your gardens, losing your independence. <br /><br />Nevertheless, you have your parents, dear precious Millie, and most of all, your health. Never, ever take that for granted. <br /><br />So while you are "temporarily" in that deli, sing a song of praise. For He truly loves You.Patsy from Illinoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04429911080483031125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-3301445155523484012009-08-25T01:42:22.612-05:002009-08-25T01:42:22.612-05:00I love Him because He's always by my side whis...I love Him because He's always by my side whispering those simple things like your 'nevertheless'...doesn't it comfort you? I remember that season..I was in one similiar to yours, in my 30's, wandering lost even though I was saved I felt lost, and I had lost a long list like yours, some by choice, and some not. My health also deteriorated and I felt at times like I was going to die. But He was so near, whispering those simple words that comforted my spirit deep deep down in that place of knowing 'all is well'. I was crying out for two very specific things in that season...for peace...deep unmoveable peace, and a home...a haven, a sanctuary, a place where I am my family could rest. Within His perfect time He gave those things to me. He will give those cries of your heart to you too. He will...He will. Just keep leaning and abiding in His wounded side until you come up out of that wilderness leaning fully and completely upon your Beloved. <br /><br />PS. I had a dream the other night about you...a good dream.Seawashedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299816851144887705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-75382616349951852862009-08-24T22:08:36.678-05:002009-08-24T22:08:36.678-05:00When people ask me how I am, I often will answer &...When people ask me how I am, I often will answer "Better than I deserve!" (this reply is not originally mine). As a born-again Christian this is so true. No matter what is going on in my life, good or bad, I am still a sinner that has been saved by grace, been adopted as a child of the King, and looking forward to a magnificant home in Heaven. Not to mention that Jesus has been given all power and has promised to never leave me (Matthew 28:18-20)!<br />Thank you Brin, for posting from your heart. Over the months that I have been following your blog, you have been a real blessing to me!MamaAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15864013019732468823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-44690280865986240042009-08-24T21:33:29.818-05:002009-08-24T21:33:29.818-05:00Beautiful post, as always, Brin. I wish I had your...Beautiful post, as always, Brin. I wish I had your faith or figure out where I left mine.shoegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11779933857510990472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-27326371554031791122009-08-24T20:47:43.355-05:002009-08-24T20:47:43.355-05:00I love reading your words. We are pilgrims and I s...I love reading your words. We are pilgrims and I suppose things will never really be the way we suppose they should be. Yet we have so much to look forward to. I loved the statement about being either bitter or better. It makes us all stronger, it's just so difficult understanding it all when we are going through it. You are His child.nanatrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05710834330081243962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-12729869338057121562009-08-24T19:03:51.290-05:002009-08-24T19:03:51.290-05:00I love the scarflette....that yarn is beautiful!!!...I love the scarflette....that yarn is beautiful!!! I have a little neckerchief type pattern I bought tucked away and that yarn would be fabulous. <br /><br />I am so glad you decided to return to blogging! I love your honesty and how up front you are with us no matter how bad things are. "Nevertheless" is a good word right now. We are facing a tough decision and I haven't blogged about it because it is a little to personal for me to go into...but your post made me smile and remember it's okay to be mad at God sometimes and I think it helps us remember who we are and where we stand with him. We aren't perfect but he loves us anyway.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03126131477658453102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-28029867025941892852009-08-24T18:52:58.705-05:002009-08-24T18:52:58.705-05:00Nevertheless, you are strong of body, mind and hea...Nevertheless, you are strong of body, mind and heart. God has a plan for you and He'll reveal it in his time. Most of us have been where you are, but never lose faith. Ok? I've never doubted Him for a minute and He's always been there for me. Keep on truckin' Hon. xxooHarbor Honhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311482342041164790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-20429648451756999402009-08-24T18:49:24.011-05:002009-08-24T18:49:24.011-05:00This post brings tears to my eyes. I struggle with...This post brings tears to my eyes. I struggle with this, what you wrote about I mean. The question really IS "How can God let good things happen to bad people?" You are right. All this puzzling I've done over the opposite question... I'd never thought about it as you have, in reverse. You have crystallized the truth (as you often beautifully do in your posts). <br /><br />I thought of Job as I read your post. That was one of the last books I read in the Bible. It was hard for me to read. <br /><br />Thank you so much for your words. <br /><br />In Him,<br />AshleyUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09104160850695196861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-67848140199021381682009-08-24T14:59:37.407-05:002009-08-24T14:59:37.407-05:00Awesome post!
That is Spiritual Maturity, dear gi...Awesome post!<br /><br />That is Spiritual Maturity, dear girl.<br /><br />Becky K.Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-56649238432233671662009-08-24T13:20:30.467-05:002009-08-24T13:20:30.467-05:00You paint pictures with your words....really, real...You paint pictures with your words....really, really beautiful. And your relationship with God? Beautiful too...in all it's honesty and trusting. Thanks for sharing.Cottage Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06371107327269866980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-82843800549427149712009-08-24T11:45:55.761-05:002009-08-24T11:45:55.761-05:00Just what I needed today. Thank you.
I'm pra...Just what I needed today. Thank you.<br /><br />I'm praying about my word...Brambleberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03553620892706425229noreply@blogger.com