tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post6098480247953702969..comments2024-03-25T15:24:58.086-05:00Comments on My Messy, Thrilling Life: Taking the Steps...Brinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-84221578919035132522010-01-08T00:44:02.604-06:002010-01-08T00:44:02.604-06:00Just popped over from A Cottage Family...I love yo...Just popped over from A Cottage Family...I love your honesty, your transparency, your painting and your sweater garland. You have a way of capturing your heart with your words and your hands. I am thankful to have found your blog!Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182293568554955242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-541644086943305842009-12-27T00:34:52.425-06:002009-12-27T00:34:52.425-06:00Brin,
You have no need to apologize for the Painti...Brin,<br />You have no need to apologize for the Painting post! It is the real, honest you, and that's why I love reading your blog.<br /><br />I, too, have a broken heart and have found the past month to be extremely difficult for me. Reading your post actually helped remind me that others are walking along this path with me. Even though I know that God is always with me, it's still a hard path to traverse.<br /><br />I am thinking of you and praying for you.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16640874335235991783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-33362024886933752412009-12-23T08:56:56.973-06:002009-12-23T08:56:56.973-06:00hi
first time on ur blog. must say that i can def...hi<br /><br />first time on ur blog. must say that i can definitely relate to how u feel. there are days, and then there are days......<br /><br />i am a hindu, but there is only one god, and the paths which lead to him are varied.<br /><br />there are days when i feel so much pain and frustation, and feel god has been biased, though i know he is there and blesses me every minute and takes care of every small thing for me. <br /><br />the painting post made me cry. cry and move on. thats what life is about.<br /><br />i am not very good with words, so i am happy i found ur blog, u put it across so well, its like reading my thoughts.<br /><br />thank you and god bless<br /><br />sangeethaSanguhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11323704251331735332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-59012431255904740662009-12-22T14:06:27.804-06:002009-12-22T14:06:27.804-06:00i was told about your blog last week by a friend a...i was told about your blog last week by a friend and have since read back further and further into your archives until today, i reached the end (or the beginning)...you have a beautiful way with words and a beautiful spirit...i look forward to reading about the next, even more thrilling chapter in your life!jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17615208848271457134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-46238638214168712712009-12-21T17:51:22.343-06:002009-12-21T17:51:22.343-06:00Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and I see...Sometimes I look at myself in the mirror and I see who Jesus sees - someone so nice, so full of love, so unique, so needy - in a good way.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-74603043777290935802009-12-18T16:14:36.701-06:002009-12-18T16:14:36.701-06:00Our Lord and Savior stopped and wept at the road b...Our Lord and Savior stopped and wept at the road before Him. He was full of grief and sorrow at what could have been. He knows your heart. And loves it just as it is. Thankfully -- He will not leave you there. He who began a good work in you is faithful to complete it!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07296794498771496242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-27734519247891440542009-12-17T09:50:26.623-06:002009-12-17T09:50:26.623-06:00Are you okay? Hoping you're just busy ...Are you okay? Hoping you're just busy ...carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04346285464750146290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-33309417196689219332009-12-15T14:11:05.369-06:002009-12-15T14:11:05.369-06:00Holidays tend to bring out grief in people. As a C...Holidays tend to bring out grief in people. As a Christian it is a gift to share the "real" walk of faith. Letting people know that we do not live so much by a code of conduct-as by a real relationship with the Living God. <br /><br />It's ok to cut yourself some slack Brin, it's been a very hard year for you. Jesus understands that.Karen Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05892103639142471595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-88110786255365622002009-12-14T19:47:05.742-06:002009-12-14T19:47:05.742-06:00Your raw honesty is what keeps me coming back to t...Your raw honesty is what keeps me coming back to this blog over and over. Thank you for keeping it messy AND thrilling! xo from your birthday sisterKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204058794718135700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-33793114570393928152009-12-14T18:29:05.272-06:002009-12-14T18:29:05.272-06:00I think the commenter "Susan" could stan...I think the commenter "Susan" could stand to read up on a few bible verses of her own. I seem to recall reading something along the lines of "judge not, lest ye be judged" -- ring a bell there, Susan?<br /><br />There is nothing in the world so offputting as a holier-than-thou Christian. Get over yourself.ambivalencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02815380239050441047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-65932790739322378632009-12-14T06:09:07.504-06:002009-12-14T06:09:07.504-06:00Oh Brin, Your friend is mistaken. What the Lord wa...Oh Brin, Your friend is mistaken. What the Lord wants more than anything is to restore His relationship with us. Part of that journey is to be healed and the Holy Spirit is the best counsellor. I believe you were led to that painting- the Lord knows your deepest wounds- let the tears come Brin, let the anger come-it is part of the healing process-just read the psalms! When Christians pretend that they have no wounds or that all is 'happy clappy' they do such a disservice to the Lord. Be real Brin- I find your blog inspirational and encouraging BECAUSE you are open and honest. Your realtionship with Him shines through your painful and your joyful moments!Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17002457380456866092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-50431143778837423782009-12-13T07:33:59.251-06:002009-12-13T07:33:59.251-06:00Brin,
Wanted to be sure to wish you a Merry Chris...Brin,<br /><br />Wanted to be sure to wish you a Merry Christmas. We are leaving for Atlanta to visit family on the 22nd and I know there will be a whirlwind before I go. I hope your new job is going well. I have found in my nearly 50 years that even though I cannot see the "miracle and grace" at work at the "moment' God has taken such good care of me. In retrospect all has happened for His reason and for my Good! I look back in amazement at his love and plan for me......such a pitiful speciman, making huge willful mistakes and all the while He was moving me towards the destination He had planned. It is evident as I look back that God truly loves me. He loves you too. And as I do, you will look back with complete understanding and say Ahhh, thank you God. I could not see what you saw. Love you Brin and So enjoy peeking in at your life. Your an inspiration to many of us. Thank you. Cathy in FloridaCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00493032566628208381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-74807613260405449692009-12-12T10:48:44.555-06:002009-12-12T10:48:44.555-06:00I think it's time some of us sat down and open...I think it's time some of us sat down and opened the book of Job. That's what God wants. Honor and praise BECAUSE of hardship.<br><br />This life is not meant to be "nice" and I don't think that our emotional and always changing "feelings" matter much to Him. But our actions do.<br><br />Ask yourself (as I do every morning) what are my actions showing to others? Am I putting on the armour of God and marching out that door to show the world the wonder and love of my Savoir?<br /><br><br />We live in the most blessed and powerful country on this earth. And then He gave us His son...do any of us have the right to ask for more?<br>Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11463432698449442807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-76894807373503854032009-12-12T09:11:36.943-06:002009-12-12T09:11:36.943-06:00Very powerful, B.
It speaks of your heart.
I remem...Very powerful, B.<br />It speaks of your heart.<br />I remember days gone by of hurt, pain, angry, hate.<br />But I also remember reading somewhere, That we are not to trust our feelings when it comes to these feelings. We should trust the feelings of Love, Joy, Faith,and look for them in small quiet places.<br />Even when we think God is gone, that is when he is closer.RoseMary https://www.blogger.com/profile/17233594376404018018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-69133695215759029322009-12-11T20:50:15.158-06:002009-12-11T20:50:15.158-06:00Hi, this is my first visit to your lovely place. S...Hi, this is my first visit to your lovely place. Steps...yes, we are all taking them together one way or another. I must say, I found your post titled "The Painting" absolutely beautiful and most moving!Alinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17191711137727270010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-3527754745365279072009-12-11T07:14:57.907-06:002009-12-11T07:14:57.907-06:00I think your friend Scott needs to read the words ...I think your friend Scott needs to read the words of King David in Psalms and realize the ups and downs of this life. If David, "a man after God's own heart" could be so transparent in his pain and joy, I believe we can too. David is a wonderful example and inspiration of how we can hold nothing back from God, He wants it all. Our pain, confusion, joy, happiness. It seems your blog is about your personal walk through this life. If you just show the happiness and good times, it wouldn't be a true picture of you.This American Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17012475822836677018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-17802214186774321682009-12-11T05:24:44.918-06:002009-12-11T05:24:44.918-06:00Brin, you are going through a very rough patch rig...Brin, you are going through a very rough patch right now. We all have them. I have had many trials that seemed insurmountable at the time I went through them, but they shaped me and made me stronger, and I like my stenghth. I see strength in you too, even though you sometimes may feel the weight of bad times. I guess I'm just saying that everything we go through has value if we let it. There is always something to learn from our problems and pain and that learning and growing and getting stronger turns the pain into triumph. Praying for you.<br /><br />KathyKathleen Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11551093555973581448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-11775156063174047092009-12-10T21:55:12.725-06:002009-12-10T21:55:12.725-06:00Your honesty is very refreshing to me. Living in t...Your honesty is very refreshing to me. Living in this world with lots of folks playing head games I love to read how you feel with true emotions. Questioning is not a bad thing. Even our Lord questioned his plight while hanging on the cross. He knows we are human and need to depend on Him. It's just hard living in this world, but know that lots of us are out here praying for you.Nana Trish is Living the Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401202649082669911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-15835877827263706102009-12-10T20:51:15.949-06:002009-12-10T20:51:15.949-06:00Your posts are so honest, Brin, and that's one...Your posts are so honest, Brin, and that's one reason you bring peace to so many. This post and your painting post are both so beautifully honest and I think most of us can relate to the raw emotions you've expressed. Thank you for being so vulnerable and sharing so much. You are like a warm, wonderful friend I've never met.wanderingbtrflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01510003364407205171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-3151190695801544792009-12-10T18:14:53.465-06:002009-12-10T18:14:53.465-06:00We all have those days, Brin. Don't feel bad ...We all have those days, Brin. Don't feel bad for expressing your feelings. That is the way to healing, with God's help.Rosettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423867836320929659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-33596555192245610382009-12-10T17:40:18.732-06:002009-12-10T17:40:18.732-06:00Grief is treacherous...you're going along fine...Grief is treacherous...you're going along fine, turn a corner and wham! it smacks into you out of the blue. Your painting post was totally appropriate, normal, and nothing to apologize for. The pangs of loss and what could have been resurrect from time to time throughout the process of grieving and letting go. It doesn't mean you're slipping back, not moving forward, or lacking in faith. It means you're normal. This is how we are. This is how we heal - one day at a time.jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526998247069045832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-39181985944008004582009-12-10T15:53:04.473-06:002009-12-10T15:53:04.473-06:00If we are less than honest, if we do not tell the ...If we are less than honest, if we do not tell the truth about our pain, our sorrows, our truths, we cannot ever be true to God's call in our lives nor can we show others God's goodness if we are only willing to share the 'good' parts. <br />Everyone's lives have heartache, failure, and sadness. Knowing it and sharing it makes you more real to everyone you know. <br />I was a youth minister. My kids were never allowed to put me on some 'I'm a Christian, God blesses me every second with everything that has ever happened to me, I'll share Him with you and you'll be perfect too' pedestal. Because, excuse the language, it's a bunch of crap. No one is perfect. No one should be seen as such. Acting like all is well ALL the time is an act. It is fake. And it doesn't allow God to show you or anyone else anything. <br />I was moved. And I ached for you. I don't know what happened, it doesn't matter. What matters is you are working your way through life. And you have perfect strangers wanting peace and joy for you. <br />Love through His love,<br />KateAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06304615778216318978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-82957245656707754352009-12-10T15:07:53.794-06:002009-12-10T15:07:53.794-06:00I like this post ... and the one before it. I feel...I like this post ... and the one before it. I feel alone today and needed to know that there are other 'followers' that go through days of feeling hurt, angry, like a nobody sometimes. I get tired of the uphill battle sometimes, too. You always bring it back to home (God)...but we are made in His image - and if we feel these emotions, surely, he did too. hugs.<br />Ttarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03278271410990127849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-71563436817825085552009-12-10T14:43:22.703-06:002009-12-10T14:43:22.703-06:00Hi Brin,
I haven't been by to visit very ofte...Hi Brin,<br /><br />I haven't been by to visit very often because I feel like I'm in the same place as you. I'm so drained and exhausted of taking baby steps until something comes along that makes me fall. *sigh* I am right there with ya but us women (women even in general) are so strong and we can tread this water until our ship comes in. <br /><br />I'll hang in there if you will. :)<br /><br />Lots of love and hugs..<br /><br />MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072573764510139884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-12539038104646979872009-12-10T11:37:54.101-06:002009-12-10T11:37:54.101-06:00Some days are like painting days... King David had...Some days are like painting days... King David had many of them. But I think you have a deep knowledge of how much God loves you and what He has done for you. Keep pressing in to Jesus. <br /><br />I can't wait to hear of the days when He redeems all that you have lost. He has a big plan, for His glory to shine through your life. It already does, as you keep pursuing Him... even in the hard times. <br /><br />I pray that in the meantime, He will help you through the desert times and lift your face to look in His compassionate and loving eyes every day.Linda Zhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738531888976872731noreply@blogger.com