tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.comments2023-10-10T08:27:27.976-04:00Speaking the truth in love and laughterEmily :)http://www.blogger.com/profile/01003017050118425897noreply@blogger.comBlogger1260125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-52270343739260497222015-01-11T07:46:30.996-05:002015-01-11T07:46:30.996-05:00Love you my friend! Love your laughter and your sw...Love you my friend! Love your laughter and your sweet spirit. Happy New Year to you and your precious family!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751406235805767248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-75356224968342622052014-12-18T15:45:56.448-05:002014-12-18T15:45:56.448-05:00I love your heart my friend. And I'm really gl...I love your heart my friend. And I'm really glad the paint didn't spill. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't had the same loud gasp heard by all. Ha! Merry Christmas. Miss your blog - you are such a fun writer. Melodyhttp://lifeisabowlofwedgies.com/2014/12/18/exams-they-can-kill-ya-or-they-can-kill-ya/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-53545091253316026642014-06-08T23:37:57.948-04:002014-06-08T23:37:57.948-04:00Just now saw this post and for the first time list...Just now saw this post and for the first time listened to/watched Selah's recording of Unredeemed. All I can say is Wow several times backward and forwards. Thx for sharing. There are days when the hurts of the past are so fresh, like I left "home" yesterday and yet it's been 3 years. This reminded me of how great God's love is and He's everything I have need of. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687300963298820632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-83338904300868749072013-11-07T17:41:40.553-05:002013-11-07T17:41:40.553-05:00Read one of your comments on Lori's blog and l...Read one of your comments on Lori's blog and linked over (from At Home in Brooklyn). Thought I'd leave a note to say I like your family and spiritual emphasis on your blog, as Cheryl and I try to do the same. I'd like to invite you to visit and read the current post on things we'll be glad we did with our kids.<br /><br />You have a good blog.<br /><br />WarrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-64968027543382119022013-11-05T22:24:54.706-05:002013-11-05T22:24:54.706-05:00I deal with expectations too and have to remind my...I deal with expectations too and have to remind myself often that I only need to see how I measure up to Jesus and even then there is grace. I'll have to check out that book. I just realized I'm an introvert and now why I do certain things makes so much more sense!Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411042561886802236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-72588004662862093812013-10-21T15:32:31.752-04:002013-10-21T15:32:31.752-04:00Kristy, I am so glad that you came out on the othe...Kristy, I am so glad that you came out on the other side! Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Sarah, I had no idea you were dealing with that. I'm thankful that you too were able to overcome. Thanks for sharing!Emily :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01003017050118425897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-89214618923963925582013-10-20T21:37:23.396-04:002013-10-20T21:37:23.396-04:00hilarious. I don't use a crock pot simply beca...hilarious. I don't use a crock pot simply because they are a pain to clean and I'm too lazy to lift the thing and put it away. Sarahhttp://blog.cheerfulnest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-73655106347048006732013-10-20T21:33:24.064-04:002013-10-20T21:33:24.064-04:00Beautifully written! I feel like we could have bee...Beautifully written! I feel like we could have been best friends were our duck head shirts and reading Sassy magazine. I went into a depression in high school and was diagnosed as a spoiled brat. I also got medication, several in fact that didn't work. I also feel that God has helped to bring me out of that darkness. sarahhttp://blog.cheerfulnest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-37577021266708089762013-10-19T20:46:40.212-04:002013-10-19T20:46:40.212-04:00Very blessed by this post! Though my time of depre...Very blessed by this post! Though my time of depression was much, much shorter and much less severe still I remember looking in the mirror and thinking I had dead eyes. God is faithful to see us through such times and bring us out on the other side with a deeper, more sure faith. And it is so true that the 'little things' we do really are the 'big things!' Kristyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05411042561886802236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-41048387318800578722013-10-11T11:28:44.330-04:002013-10-11T11:28:44.330-04:00Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. One of your best. I'...Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. One of your best. I'm glad you are writing again. <br /><br />I've said before, you have no idea the eternal impact you are having on all those little people whose lives are intertwined with yours. They are going to change the world one day...because they learned from you. :) Love you!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17086928990235168040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-36438906087183222262013-08-27T21:20:00.691-04:002013-08-27T21:20:00.691-04:00I seriously love this post!I seriously love this post!Sarahhttp://blog.cheerfulnest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-6349420277038664062013-08-25T15:06:02.203-04:002013-08-25T15:06:02.203-04:00Hey, Emily. If there's any one's fb comme...Hey, Emily. If there's any one's fb comments that are posted that I ALWAYS catch up on, it is yours. You bring lots of smiles to my face and you just simply crack.me.up. As you know I don't have children (not of my own anyways) and yet I hung on every work you posted on this blog site. Until we became friends on fb, I didn't know you had a wonderful and crazy sense of humor. All the conversations in person were way too serious. Glad you are my friend and I look forward to some more great posts. Hope to see you soon too!!!! Love you, Pastor Josh and your three. Tell them, "hi" for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06687300963298820632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-90104642316959455142013-08-24T17:06:14.911-04:002013-08-24T17:06:14.911-04:00Love this post! Such a great article for a new Mom...Love this post! Such a great article for a new Mom...can totally relate. <br />Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751406235805767248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-89548216975596257042013-08-24T00:12:46.236-04:002013-08-24T00:12:46.236-04:00What a great read Emily, thank you very much for s...What a great read Emily, thank you very much for sharing your heart and wisdom. This is just the encouragement I needed, as I know many others need as well. It's amazing how one can relate to this, even though i sit here reading it with only a 5 week old, sweet little girl lays on my lap. It is so refreshing to be reminded that "We can't do it all" but with God's help and the people he put's in our lives, we can get through, by his Grace... i really loved that part you wrote, emphasizing God's grace. May god continue to bless and guide your and your family. Much love, Pao Mei, Bryan, and Pao LinAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09498656915986834019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-56471649275225556752013-08-19T19:41:44.284-04:002013-08-19T19:41:44.284-04:00Love it! Love the Golden Girls too. Love it! Love the Golden Girls too. Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08751406235805767248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-39693984602457030102013-06-24T20:35:52.321-04:002013-06-24T20:35:52.321-04:00I have a nice shell also. I need to also learn to ...I have a nice shell also. I need to also learn to get out of it more.Sarah Bhttp://blog.cheerfulnest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-82418438937785844612013-06-24T20:32:20.042-04:002013-06-24T20:32:20.042-04:00This is so true. Why do we even try to fool oursel...This is so true. Why do we even try to fool ourselves into believing that things would ever be differentSarah Bhttp://blog.cheerfulnest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-618989536113017292013-03-16T22:34:35.495-04:002013-03-16T22:34:35.495-04:00Hi Emily, i enjoyed your blog post! Thanks so muc...Hi Emily, i enjoyed your blog post! Thanks so much for sharing your realness! rochellerockmelonhttp://itstartswithme.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-82282486059699765662013-03-07T09:41:18.304-05:002013-03-07T09:41:18.304-05:00awesome post! I can so relate :Dawesome post! I can so relate :DCindi Daileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576898359761174881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-23580121165337724762013-02-15T21:44:34.683-05:002013-02-15T21:44:34.683-05:00Fine reflectionsFine reflectionsIIIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16315227626348856638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-15033804266534184042013-01-07T18:59:57.889-05:002013-01-07T18:59:57.889-05:00I love this!I love this!Mary Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05412847865586102728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-77529097987821913072012-12-14T23:32:49.810-05:002012-12-14T23:32:49.810-05:00Oh Emily! I'm sending a great big ol' hug....Oh Emily! I'm sending a great big ol' hug... hoping you can find encouragement from what you shared. It certainly was a much needed reminder for me. Thanks for always pouring your heart out.Home: Inside and Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00772804797522842970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-62336401592730171242012-11-19T21:37:39.041-05:002012-11-19T21:37:39.041-05:00Thank you so much for your sweet words and prayers...Thank you so much for your sweet words and prayers! I am so thankful that God led you here and that you shared what He has done! Our God is an amazing deliverer! I will be praying that you walk in His freedom daily! Emily :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01003017050118425897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-86752503721034625512012-11-18T22:48:45.238-05:002012-11-18T22:48:45.238-05:00May our Loving Father pour out His love and grace ...May our Loving Father pour out His love and grace into your life and family because of your obedience and faithfulness to His Word. I had never heard of your blog until today, when a mutual friend shared it on Facebook. I am 53 and have had Jesus in my heart since I was 14. I have been especially blessed to read the Scripture you shared today from Isaiah 61. I have read it many times, yet today, when I read the last part of verse 1, I wept. The tears were flowing on the inside as well, as I was unbound and given freedom from many things that have had me tied up which prevented me from being the woman of God He has called me to be. I could go on, but suffice it to say I now have freedom to be me because you were willing to speak the encouraging words the Lord gave you. Thank you again Lord, for Emily! Thank you again, Emily! Bless you!jlenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-745932260472039447.post-75741360249404870912012-11-12T09:25:35.460-05:002012-11-12T09:25:35.460-05:00Great post "Cocooning Emily". Thanks for...Great post "Cocooning Emily". Thanks for sharing.PYnoreply@blogger.com