tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post1931189119404265850..comments2024-03-21T01:18:25.759-05:00Comments on moms are for everyone!: Full Calendars, Full Lives?Emery Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10269921971808302592noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-34395313871915956862007-10-17T22:19:00.000-05:002007-10-17T22:19:00.000-05:00Well said Emery. I have been feeling burdened to ...Well said Emery. I have been feeling burdened to reach out to my neighbors but just don't know how to go about it somedays. Just tonight while driving in the car God put someone on my mind to invite over for dinner. It scares me a little but I pray I have the courage to follow through and obey God's leading.<BR/><BR/>And I also can relate to your struggle to find purpose. Especially as a SAHM. It's been on my mind a lot more lately as I feel like there's more to my life than playdates and diapers.Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05547724637079231594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-52425288889076722902007-10-11T14:28:00.000-05:002007-10-11T14:28:00.000-05:00it seems like almost every time i'm feeling really...it seems like almost every time i'm feeling really blah and thinking too much and feeling sorry for myself, you write about something that makes me go, YES! that's it!! THANK YOU for finding a way to put my abstract thoughts into words.No Mommy Brainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711076857040819996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-4765607899538788542007-10-11T13:46:00.000-05:002007-10-11T13:46:00.000-05:00That was beautiful. And, what I find most amazing...That was beautiful. And, what I find most amazing is how God puts us where He wants us to be. He had you out there pruning for a reason. You're life has more purpose than you'll ever know!Momo Falihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09735425888226178189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-46815103023301448092007-10-11T09:41:00.000-05:002007-10-11T09:41:00.000-05:00beautiful, simply beautiful.3 1/2 hour naps??? Wh...beautiful, simply beautiful.<BR/><BR/>3 1/2 hour naps??? What is your secret?<BR/><BR/>ShawnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-10251855054304828672007-10-10T21:18:00.000-05:002007-10-10T21:18:00.000-05:00emery of love, you are such a blessing...such a gr...emery of love, you are such a blessing...such a great writer...such an inspiration!piperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07523794107099751374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-33560808597501793742007-10-10T17:33:00.000-05:002007-10-10T17:33:00.000-05:00You are such an amazing person Emery!You are such an amazing person Emery!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17408462028112937758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-38048427562591647872007-10-10T12:39:00.000-05:002007-10-10T12:39:00.000-05:00I heard a sermon a while back. It's main message ...I heard a sermon a while back. It's main message was "where ever you are, be all there" God has put us each in specific places for specific purpose. We have ministries in our lives that may seem so trivial to us but God knows of their importance. I realy believe that your neighbor is one of your ministries. It seems like she has a lot of pain that needs healing and I'm not just talking about the cancer.<BR/><BR/>You are so encouraging to me Emery!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07715772371822293682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-89494060221964383232007-10-10T12:07:00.000-05:002007-10-10T12:07:00.000-05:00yes yes yes. i have tears for your neighbor and a...yes yes yes. i have tears for your neighbor and a sense that i should take some time to meet my neighbors and love them with a simple love. can't wait to hang with you & chris and cam & anna and my bro. thanks for sharing friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-80892912824255325492007-10-10T10:36:00.000-05:002007-10-10T10:36:00.000-05:00WORD sista!WORD sista!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-10971799324579173692007-10-10T09:09:00.000-05:002007-10-10T09:09:00.000-05:00Same boat, same struggle, same questions asked. An...Same boat, same struggle, same questions asked. And coming to the same conclusion, though you put it so much more beautifully than I could. It's amazing to see how we are all so spread out, in different places and situations and yet we all are so much the same too. And everyday we have the opportunity to share our rest and peace with others who can't seem to find it. May God bless you in your pursuit to bless others around you.Hunny Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481365044428809202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-31586902388061803162007-10-10T09:08:00.000-05:002007-10-10T09:08:00.000-05:00Love this post! God is so good.Love this post! God is so good.Courthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17942307337002334102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-9246633260630116322007-10-10T07:50:00.000-05:002007-10-10T07:50:00.000-05:00God sure does value rest. It's when He speaks to u...God sure does value rest. It's when He speaks to us the loudest.<BR/><BR/>Your posts always give me pause, Emery Jo! Thank you.Rimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15883046753707687727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-45371534102763423902007-10-10T02:39:00.000-05:002007-10-10T02:39:00.000-05:00I am constantly having to be reminded that God's f...I am constantly having to be reminded that God's favor rests on no other fact than the fact that I am his child.<BR/>No amount of bible reading, committee planning, worship team leading, can change that...not even when I lose the "passion" and my emotions swing back and forth and my faith is shaken.<BR/>It all lies in his Grace and the fact that he sees me as his child.<BR/>Think about how much you love Ezra.<BR/>It doesn't matter if he throws a tantrum or gives you a hug, it didn't matter when he was a baby just poopin' his diaper or if he were older and reciting arithmetic, you are always proud of him, and you always love him, and you would give your life for him in a second.<BR/>That's what we have with our father.<BR/>Amazing grace. Hallelujah!Flo Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14075757996020981066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-27889544311682737912007-10-09T23:44:00.000-05:002007-10-09T23:44:00.000-05:00And who'd say that trimming roses wasn't a profoun...And who'd say that trimming roses wasn't a profoundly purposeful activity? It sounds like God was able to remind you today that you are a gift that He wants to share with the world...not because you're required to be, but because He just loves you so much. it's like you with Ezra; regardless of what he does or doesn't do, you love him and because of that you brag about him and share all the stories of his life. God is with you EmeryJo....wherever, whenever. Keep trimming those roses. ps. I want to meet your neighbor and hug her. <BR/>-HarmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-54036152465980865412007-10-09T22:12:00.000-05:002007-10-09T22:12:00.000-05:00i am learning and experiencing the the same thing ...i am learning and experiencing the the same thing with my new neighbors. That's ministry!Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649709008024287356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-18319331617256151152007-10-09T21:43:00.000-05:002007-10-09T21:43:00.000-05:00Such an encouraging post! It's so easy to look at ...Such an encouraging post! It's so easy to look at others and think we're just not doing enough or we're not good enough, but then God reminds us that He can use anyone in any situation and we're good enough b/c we're His child. thanks for sharing with us and reminding us of this! And thanks for commenting on my blog. At least one person has read it now :)DTDorrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07627332883124947913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-13104805556554781252007-10-09T21:27:00.000-05:002007-10-09T21:27:00.000-05:00You are right... you are just so right on.You are right... you are just so right on.dawn224https://www.blogger.com/profile/12261307900362127378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-86166579617378470292007-10-09T20:20:00.000-05:002007-10-09T20:20:00.000-05:00I think you are most definitely not alone...a lot ...I think you are most definitely not alone...a lot of people, including a lot of Christians (me included!) find it so hard to feel validated when we haven't done anything to earn it. I think it goes beyond just being able to rest and still know that we are wholly approved of, but way deeper to the fact that Jesus died for us when we didn't do anything for Him...it's such an awesome thing to learn! It's such a blessing to hear how it is in your life. You are not alone! =)<BR/><BR/>p.s. thank you SO much for your comment on my blog - I've never actually met you face to face, but I think you are amazingly sweet person =)Annie Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00000717361737062594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-85895368140149245132007-10-09T19:57:00.000-05:002007-10-09T19:57:00.000-05:00Wow.....i don't know if there is much else to say....Wow.....i don't know if there is much else to say.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-3082404861117680402007-10-09T19:01:00.000-05:002007-10-09T19:01:00.000-05:00He spoke to you today, so loud, so clear, so profo...He spoke to you today, so loud, so clear, so profoundly! You are lucky to have heard it. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy your company and your neighbor!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-53998472104242492252007-10-09T18:50:00.000-05:002007-10-09T18:50:00.000-05:00Yes, huge indeed.Yes, huge indeed.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258405168792203613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-46639088660668362992007-10-09T18:11:00.000-05:002007-10-09T18:11:00.000-05:00Wow Emery. What a great post. Lately I find myself...Wow Emery. What a great post. Lately I find myself so stir crazy wondering what my purpose is and what God's plan is for my life, having tons of dreams but no means to get there. But I've realized that today is God's plan for me right now.AHS Photographyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05236882368260725351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25427225.post-60043313389221051032007-10-09T18:05:00.000-05:002007-10-09T18:05:00.000-05:00Beautiful, Emery. Your words warm me. I will pray ...Beautiful, Emery. Your words warm me. I will pray for your neighbor too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com