tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post3384055389366830322..comments2024-03-25T15:24:58.086-05:00Comments on My Messy, Thrilling Life: Blueberry Cake for the Frantic (Or, My Attempt at "Health Food")Brinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06516947462811712702noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-42658809716617022142012-01-28T15:14:23.324-06:002012-01-28T15:14:23.324-06:00Thank you so much Brin for not taking your blog pr...Thank you so much Brin for not taking your blog private! It is now Jan 28, 2012, I just found your blog about a week and a half ago and have been reading it from the begining. You and your blog have truly been an inspiration and a blessing to me. I have loved reading about Freeman House, your many trips, love your recipes and all the creative things you do. I realize it has been almost 4 years since Mae passed but I cried like a baby reading that post, I too lost my cat 2 years ago after having him for 6 years, and it brought back all the memories of him. I love your writing and your photos, you have a very unique way of pulling your readers into your life and letting them be a part of it. I'm not exactly sure where your blog leads next but i am anxious to find out. Again, Thanks from the future, CristalCristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815093734619720635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-46696900669174162452008-04-16T13:31:00.000-05:002008-04-16T13:31:00.000-05:00your humor,pictures,stories, about your life are s...your humor,pictures,stories, about your life are such a breath of fresh air... thank youdianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476112300873891668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-13295777321445527742008-04-15T22:10:00.000-05:002008-04-15T22:10:00.000-05:00Wow, I too feel compelled to come out of the shado...Wow, I too feel compelled to come out of the shadows and say how inspiring I have found your blog. It's ashame if you feel you have to privatize it, but I agree with Vee--while I hope it's not the case, I wish that you find clarity and peace in making your choice. Just know that there are many silent readers to whom you have brought great joy and perspective. I am grateful for the gift however long it lasts but you must also protect your heart...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-65312996874613430802008-04-15T13:12:00.000-05:002008-04-15T13:12:00.000-05:00I've got to agree with Shanda's comment -- it seem...I've got to agree with Shanda's comment -- it seems there are always people willing to spread their negativity, the trick is not to buy what they're offering. Still, I know that's easier said than done and, ultimately, you have to consider your own safety. I would be so sad to see you take the blog private. I read regularly and enjoy your posts so much. I'll pray that God will give you the wisdom and the courage to make the right choice, whatever it be.Michelle@Life with Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02770928322306445408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-39655946167837112232008-04-15T12:42:00.000-05:002008-04-15T12:42:00.000-05:00Please include me in the 100 if you decide to go p...Please include me in the 100 if you decide to go private. I rarely comment, but read daily. Your blog is a great inspiration to me.Daffodil Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02785659903570305128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-15890109260723296492008-04-15T12:05:00.000-05:002008-04-15T12:05:00.000-05:00WHAT?! People are mean to you on your blog? That's...WHAT?! People are mean to you on your blog? That's awful!<BR/><BR/>I guess the only way around it then is to just try to ignore it. That's so sad... I'm sorry!The Tomball Threehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17429599194678207637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-70016585639958468122008-04-15T12:04:00.000-05:002008-04-15T12:04:00.000-05:00Brin, I was so sad to see you want to make your bl...Brin, I was so sad to see you want to make your blog private. I can understand not wanting to deal with crappy people, though. If you do make it private, I hope to be one of your 100. Your wisdom, perspective and willingness to share your life have been a real inspiration to me, as well as others with whom I've shared your postings. I'm a Dallas girl and native Texan, so you really speak to me. If you do end up making this private, that is okay. I wish you all the best and that God will pour out his abundant blessings on you in every area of your life. Thanks for being a part of my life, for a little while anyway :-)KarenShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498713800931803690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-44368685438952578162008-04-15T11:04:00.000-05:002008-04-15T11:04:00.000-05:00Brin, going private would mean a HUGE loss to so m...Brin, going private would mean a HUGE loss to so many appreciative readers. I sincerely hope that this long list of accolades will encourage you to explore another way to protect yourself. Having many years on you, I only discovered the joy of blogs approximately a year ago. Yours is one of two that I read every single day. I hope that, should you go private, a non-blogger such as myself... one who looks forward so dearly to your inspiration will be one of the chosen few. A devoted fan from Canada!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-574127811616824882008-04-15T10:47:00.000-05:002008-04-15T10:47:00.000-05:00Hi there!I love your blog too and I hope you don't...Hi there!<BR/><BR/>I love your blog too and I hope you don't let a few meanies run you off. Have you thought about maybe closing the comments section. Then you wouldn't have to read the meanness. Of course, you wouldn't read the kindness either. If you do go private, please toss my name in the hat. (o;Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17573880820317909555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-62253691853368598452008-04-15T10:34:00.000-05:002008-04-15T10:34:00.000-05:00Brin,I never see anyone leave an ugly comment (why...Brin,<BR/><BR/>I never see anyone leave an ugly comment (why would they?!?!) Are they e-mailing you? If so, maybe you could disable that feature.<BR/><BR/>It would be such a shame (to put it mildly) to lose you when you touch so many. <BR/><BR/>As others have suggested, go to God.<BR/>Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine in such a way that they may see your good works, and glorify your FATHER who is in Heaven."<BR/>Brin, don't let those ugly people put your light out.<BR/><BR/>Many Blessings,<BR/>JulieJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13219697351256084803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-69269496618022543142008-04-15T10:20:00.000-05:002008-04-15T10:20:00.000-05:00Well, I for one will be sad if you go private. I'...Well, I for one will be sad if you go private. I'm like Lori in Fresno; I haven's commented until today but LOVE your blog. You always teach me / remind me of things I need to know or remember. I'm sure you have plenty of people lined up to have permission to access your blog. If you have room I'd still love to visit. I'm not a crappy person! I'm just a wife and mom who likes to find kindred spirits when surfing. Bless you! Beth W. from New OrleansBethandCohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08937713664729356736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-17809195439964621342008-04-15T10:01:00.000-05:002008-04-15T10:01:00.000-05:00Good Morning Brin~Your blog is so lovely!! I'm so...Good Morning Brin~<BR/><BR/>Your blog is so lovely!! I'm sorry there are some who spoil things. I think there are so many many more of us who are incredibly blessed by your writings and photos. <BR/><BR/>I hope you won't have to go private ~ I think it would be impossible to include everyone (who adores your blog!) with just 100 invitations. I think there are many more than 100 of us that admire you and are blessed by your writings.<BR/><BR/>Not to worry though ~ ask GOD to give you wisdom in this. He has spoken through you in so many of your writings here. He will direct your path in this too. Proverbs 3:5-6 is such an encouraging promise in moments of decision.<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you~<BR/>CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-30539211230855925192008-04-15T09:57:00.000-05:002008-04-15T09:57:00.000-05:00I just discovered your blog not long ago and have ...I just discovered your blog not long ago and have been checking it regularly! I love reading everything...and the recipes...yum! I can understand your need to keep the creeps away! I'd never ask to make it into the 100 cause there are so many wonderful girls that post comments that should be there. I'll miss you if that's the way you decide to go!Kristie @ Comfy Cozyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18145659321697176155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-28700336336477135352008-04-15T09:54:00.000-05:002008-04-15T09:54:00.000-05:00I do hope to be able to view your blog in the futu...I do hope to be able to view your blog in the future! It takes me away from the reality of the way our world is and promises me that it can still be a beautiful wonderful world in which we live. Please don't leave Brin!The Babysitters Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15435529938721774149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-56544256920657490532008-04-15T09:30:00.000-05:002008-04-15T09:30:00.000-05:00Brin, The cake looks fabulous. I will have to go ...Brin, <BR/>The cake looks fabulous. I will have to go see what I can stir up from he pantry.<BR/><BR/>As far as going private, does blogger have a way to ban certain commentors? You could always preapprove comments before they go live.<BR/><BR/>I am sure that you understand from the other comments how very much your life and writings have touched us. Planting seeds in the hearts of crappy people is hard work.<BR/><BR/>Please prayerfully consider all your options, and the Lord's guiding hand will lead you where you are supposed to be.S Stargell Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09239159118419147340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-72991112094690856752008-04-15T09:29:00.000-05:002008-04-15T09:29:00.000-05:00Wow!!! I just discovered your blog and so identify...Wow!!! I just discovered your blog and so identify with you. I love to read too and your house I would love to live in. Your recipes all look wonderful and I too love lasanga.Something Nice and Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672141781621068025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-3257348478302429872008-04-15T09:10:00.000-05:002008-04-15T09:10:00.000-05:00Brin,I am, also, a lurker, in a non-threatening wa...Brin,<BR/><BR/>I am, also, a lurker, in a non-threatening way. I love to read your blog everyday. You have a beautiful way of writing and I love to see what wonderful things you have created. I feel that we are kindred spirits, although I have a few years on you. Please allow me to enjoy your kindness by putting me on your fab 100 list. I also love to see what is going on in E, TX since I am homesick for my childhood home in NW La.<BR/>BrenBrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148309437622871792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-87629937156592952142008-04-15T09:08:00.000-05:002008-04-15T09:08:00.000-05:00Dear Brin -I would miss you if you were private an...Dear Brin -<BR/><BR/>I would miss you if you were private and I wasn't in the 100 but I would understand. Could you have duplicate blogs? One by invitation only that allows comments and a public blog with basically the same photos and information but with no comments allowed? I don't know what would be involved to 'cut and paste' each post into a second blog. It may be the answer - and it may not work. Whatever your decision, I will understand and miss you if you close up shop to many of us who love to drop by each day. You must follow what your heart tells you to do. <BR/>~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-27376091971407391962008-04-15T08:56:00.000-05:002008-04-15T08:56:00.000-05:00Brin,The devil is so diligent in trying to destroy...Brin,<BR/><BR/>The devil is so diligent in trying to destroy any goodness and quieten any good influence....your blog emanates Christian values.<BR/><BR/>It was said once by a godly man, "all that evil needs to triumph is for good men (or woman in this case)to sit still and do nothing."<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work.....BettyBettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08635572075951871756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-65544153195150475702008-04-15T08:33:00.000-05:002008-04-15T08:33:00.000-05:00Okay this is a biggie for me! I have never ever l...Okay this is a biggie for me! I have never ever left a comment on a blog before, but when I heard you might go private by invite only I about cried. I am so very technologically challenged I am lucky I found this interesting, wonderful blog in the first place. I love coming here and seeing and hearing from a Christian woman who never professes to be perfect....just forgiven. your trials and tribulations are ones we all go through yet are not eloquent enough to voice it. I love coming here.....hope I still will!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-22357519090161883482008-04-15T08:05:00.000-05:002008-04-15T08:05:00.000-05:00The blueberry cake looks yummy!I rarely comment bu...The blueberry cake looks yummy!<BR/><BR/>I rarely comment but I do so enjoy your blog. It's very inspiring. And I can't wait for your cookbook to come out. Would love to be one of the 100 that would be allowed to view your blog if you decide to go that route. <BR/><BR/>~~Mary Jane~~Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-38819019574742709212008-04-15T07:51:00.000-05:002008-04-15T07:51:00.000-05:00I love your blog...enjoyed every day of your Istan...I love your blog...enjoyed every day of your Istanbul trip with you...please add me to your list??<BR/>Hopefully, for every nasty person out there, you hear from 100 supportive ones! Unfortunately, some people are jealous of strong independent women.<BR/>The blueberry cake looks yummy..can't<BR/>wait for the recipe.<BR/>KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-55092573934540213672008-04-15T07:33:00.000-05:002008-04-15T07:33:00.000-05:00Brin, I read your blog all the time but rarely le...Brin, I read your blog all the time but rarely leave a comment. Please don't leave us out in the cold. Ha. You are loved sweetie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-47177028523481091932008-04-15T07:15:00.000-05:002008-04-15T07:15:00.000-05:00What can I say? I LOVE blueberries.Brin, don't giv...What can I say? I LOVE blueberries.<BR/><BR/>Brin, don't give "healthy food" such a quick dismissal. God gave us a lot of really great foods, and healthy can be good :}!<BR/><BR/>As for those "crappy" people please know your blog blesses so many people. It's not often we get to share so much with so many. Your sweet spirit, and obvious love of the Lord shine through. Don't let the attack move you.<BR/><BR/>Isaiah 40:31<BR/><BR/>Bob James - Brownwood, TXAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14774195.post-92044314417028940622008-04-15T06:24:00.000-05:002008-04-15T06:24:00.000-05:00I can't believe that anyone would want to comprise...I can't believe that anyone would want to comprise your refreshing-inspirational-insightful blog. I just recently "found" you and Please-Please-Please want to be included in the fortunate 100!Pippihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270082131381130196noreply@blogger.com