tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post1150559547391520361..comments2023-05-08T05:34:13.212-07:00Comments on Three Bees in a Blue Bonnet: Five Minute Friday: PresentRebekahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-75756701965729013862013-07-13T06:40:54.115-07:002013-07-13T06:40:54.115-07:00There is always grace here, friend. I'm sorry...There is always grace here, friend. I'm sorry for your physical struggles and I pray that you'll get some relief. It seems like small comfort but as you said, you could have so much less. Thank you for your transparency. You have a gift here, with your words. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-81618955893660056232013-07-12T18:56:54.326-07:002013-07-12T18:56:54.326-07:00Oh thank you for sharing, know that each and every...Oh thank you for sharing, know that each and everyone of us loves you and lift you in our prayers. Know that you are not alone in this, we are all here for you! Love you, Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739897018046127302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-68753583079651192122013-07-12T18:09:59.642-07:002013-07-12T18:09:59.642-07:00Wow! Thank you for NOT deleting and starting over...Wow! Thank you for NOT deleting and starting over. I love your authenticity, and it brought such conviction and encouragement to me. I daily struggle with pain and fatigue. Not being able to do all the things I love to do, but thankful for what I can do. I relate to what you wrote. <br /><br />I just said a prayer for you.<br /><br />You are a gifted writer and have a beautiful spirit. Keep writing...and I will keep reading. :)Rachel Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00324124235452940506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-58869125078552499232013-07-12T12:29:45.906-07:002013-07-12T12:29:45.906-07:00Thank you for being so open. It's easy to flo...Thank you for being so open. It's easy to float on the surface in all the Nutella and crazy pinterest pinata stylings of alpacas. Sweet tea and comfort food are easy discussions, but this nitty gritty real is where the relationships are formed, where we pray for each other - learn our struggles and triumphs! Many prayers for you and if there is ANYTHING I can do beyond that, just let me know. Long distance hugs coming your way!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09184882255424890622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-57931935374589630832013-07-12T12:18:48.000-07:002013-07-12T12:18:48.000-07:00Oh sweet, friend. Sweet, sweet friend. I am choki...Oh sweet, friend. Sweet, sweet friend. I am choking on tears as I read this! I am so glad, so very glad you have laid your heart bare here sister. I beleive that we are meant to bear each other's burdens, finger the edges of each other's red raw pain because it is in community that healing begins. And I think I echo Kelly's comment right here... and can I leave you with another promise - This one from Isaiah 51:1 “Listen to me, all who hope for deliverance— all who seek the Lord! Consider the rock from which you were cut,the quarry from which you were mined." - On Christ the Solid Rock you stand sister. Praying those hard kneeling prayers and whispering your name in God's ear. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10941932445137097467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-37347074833419639742013-07-12T10:54:10.498-07:002013-07-12T10:54:10.498-07:00You've said so much of what others think. &quo...You've said so much of what others think. "It's a good thing I'm not going anywhere anyone can see me anytime soon?" Whoa. Been there. Said that. Although I'm not in your shoes, I have truly felt paralyzed to to engage in life with others at times, preferring to hide out in my study when life gets overwhelming. Then, He prompts me to remember He has a plan and purpose and that I can celebrate small feats and savor tiny moments of simplicity.<br /><br />I'm enjoying your blog and getting to know you here and Facebook and #FMFParty. Thanks for all the encouragement from your Northwest corner down to my Southeast one.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680577576284359140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-58544363816298638822013-07-12T09:00:29.176-07:002013-07-12T09:00:29.176-07:00This is one of the most beautiful, heartfelt, and ...This is one of the most beautiful, heartfelt, and transparent posts I've read in a long time. Learning contentment is difficult and yet I've found the peace that resides there comes from the faithfulness of God. <br />Lovely thoughts:). Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-79597404579720032062013-07-12T04:45:50.857-07:002013-07-12T04:45:50.857-07:00Such a good post.Such a good post.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-52294847370657791612013-07-11T22:34:36.398-07:002013-07-11T22:34:36.398-07:00Thank you for grace. And for seeing through all my...Thank you for grace. And for seeing through all my pain to find the purpose. Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-32542430479615467592013-07-11T22:33:55.048-07:002013-07-11T22:33:55.048-07:00There are lessons to be learned, even in pain. And...There are lessons to be learned, even in pain. And since I'm so stubborn ... well, at any rate, He is moving, even in the midst of all of this. And there are flashes of beauty, joy, and grace, even in these seasons. This community is helping me to remember that. You are helping me to remember that. I'm so very grateful and thankful for you!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-35185645438407523172013-07-11T22:30:51.481-07:002013-07-11T22:30:51.481-07:00Thank you for grace, Brie. I'm trying for hone...Thank you for grace, Brie. I'm trying for honesty all the time, even when it stings like a bee. I'll have to put Tuesdays with Morrie on my list. Heard of it, but haven't read it. Yet ;)Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-16025375275076220302013-07-11T22:29:04.688-07:002013-07-11T22:29:04.688-07:00Thank you Gabby. I'm continuing to seek Him in...Thank you Gabby. I'm continuing to seek Him in this season to see what He would have of me. Looking forward to reading your FMF!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-40931983019457682672013-07-11T22:27:08.918-07:002013-07-11T22:27:08.918-07:00Ahhh Kelly - you've just given me back one of ...Ahhh Kelly - you've just given me back one of my favorite passages. Love this from Isaiah. Thank you for grace. And for such a great chat time on the #FMFParty this evening. Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-67298851212379963742013-07-11T22:25:46.681-07:002013-07-11T22:25:46.681-07:00Rachael - bless your heart and many thanks. You...Rachael - bless your heart and many thanks. You've done this aching heart a world of good tonight. You won't even know until we get heaven-side. But maybe we'll connect at a conference before then and I can tell you in person!Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-47912072692575934942013-07-11T22:24:16.166-07:002013-07-11T22:24:16.166-07:00I wish you were within hugging distance my april f...I wish you were within hugging distance my april friend with the newly shared name. I would hug you. And bless you. And thank you. It's just so good to get to know you a little better every week. Thank you for your friendship.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-35263733469560802372013-07-11T22:22:36.072-07:002013-07-11T22:22:36.072-07:00I'm constantly talking about the amazingness o...I'm constantly talking about the amazingness of the FMF community. The love, the support, the encouragement. Really. I go on and on. You all have blessed me beyond belief tonight. Not only with the fun of the #FMFParty, but with the kindness of your comments here. You can't know that I flipped out the minute I posted it and thought, oh, this is too much. I don't want pity. I don't want to give the wrong impression. I emailed Karrilee on FB (while flipping out) and said, oh heck, I should rip it down. And then you all wrote. And you've given more than grace here. So much more. God has used you to share another lesson with me - one that I seem to be taking a long time to learn. But your love and affirmation have done my heart good tonight. And I thank you from the bottom of it. Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225311578597379415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-50055736772296037252013-07-11T22:19:48.675-07:002013-07-11T22:19:48.675-07:00Oh this is so authentic, transparent and Lovely. B...Oh this is so authentic, transparent and Lovely. Bless you Sweet Friend. ShandraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-25333132615460342002013-07-11T22:02:42.540-07:002013-07-11T22:02:42.540-07:00Oh sweet friend! I love this - I love your honesty...Oh sweet friend! I love this - I love your honesty and I am so glad you didn't start all over! I am sorry that you are in a season where you are dealing with pain and limitations... I am praying with you for complete healing and freedom. I am also so very happy to see that you are counting gifts anyway... hunting out beauty and finding grace... and yes... Yes to this - what Ann says, "thanksgiving always precedes the miracle."<br /><br />Love you!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-84715013698250331392013-07-11T22:01:05.604-07:002013-07-11T22:01:05.604-07:00Prayers your way! Thankful to be reading your trut...Prayers your way! Thankful to be reading your truthful words, sharing the honesty with you. What a beautiful outlook. On a semi-related note, have you read Tuesdays with Morrie?Briehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08758849718304299028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-4451990899331093592013-07-11T21:57:08.503-07:002013-07-11T21:57:08.503-07:00Wow, Rebekah, you are so real. Thanks for sharing...Wow, Rebekah, you are so real. Thanks for sharing what you're really struggling with. God has you in this season for a purpose, even if that's not clear right now. But it is SO hard. I'm glad I stumbled across your blog on FMF. I actually referenced some of the same verses as you in my piece.Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14429881962286637130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-64761461439748173082013-07-11T21:51:24.066-07:002013-07-11T21:51:24.066-07:00Oh, girl! I am in tears. You are COVERED in Grace!...Oh, girl! I am in tears. You are COVERED in Grace! Not just by who reads this, but my your Creator who loves you exactly as He made you. He has great plans for you, and though they can be do hard to see sometimes, keep seeking Him out. Keep running to Him. Because even if you can't run a 5k, you can run into His arms! "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31 Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512969697528443811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-75097421512223219942013-07-11T21:40:58.728-07:002013-07-11T21:40:58.728-07:00Hope for grace? Girl, grace you got! Thanks so m...Hope for grace? Girl, grace you got! Thanks so much for the honesty of this post. I can just see the fingers and the tears flying in those five minutes. I have lived with chronic migraines, so I can get chronic pain to a certain extent (although I admittedly had much more breaks!) I give you nothing but respect for this post. For this life. For keeping the faith, even in, no ESPECIALLY IN moments that you doubt, that don't make sense. Hold on for Heaven, girl, when you can run just for the sheer joy of it! And oh what JOY it will be!Mommy, LCSWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12960808653090306379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7455946971539117782.post-71355384725026201312013-07-11T21:37:55.164-07:002013-07-11T21:37:55.164-07:00Sweet sweet Rebekah!!! LOVE you. Pouring out praye...Sweet sweet Rebekah!!! LOVE you. Pouring out prayers of peace and grace and love and mercy on you tonight. Praying for you, sweet sister. If you need anything, I am here! Always.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536279654485127572noreply@blogger.com