tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post7489133095538304146..comments2024-03-25T17:55:06.688-06:00Comments on Thankful Me: Ten Things of Thankful: Hole in My Heart EditionKristihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-81007488087621514032014-05-25T17:01:19.853-06:002014-05-25T17:01:19.853-06:00Ohhh I'm so glad that you are feeling better r...Ohhh I'm so glad that you are feeling better right now. I'm really sensitive so seeing people cry or be sad always gets to me! This is truly a wonderful list to be thankful for. I, too, enjoy watching funny things when I'm sad. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-80650174362512112222014-05-25T14:28:01.172-06:002014-05-25T14:28:01.172-06:00Please take a moment and know that I am sending yo...Please take a moment and know that I am sending you a great big hug. Hugs help -- I am sure John's did and you are so lucky to have him -- and Drexel -- there to try and make you smile again and to understand when you just can't. I hope things get easier. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11765055414561998856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-5617159262773811742014-05-25T12:43:31.526-06:002014-05-25T12:43:31.526-06:00Humor and Jesus have gotten me through my 41 years...Humor and Jesus have gotten me through my 41 years of life!<br />Hope things get better. xoCyndy @ Back in the Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02106750680265704567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-70644388192422465902014-05-25T12:01:27.536-06:002014-05-25T12:01:27.536-06:00*hugs* Today's post (the one after this one) t...*hugs* Today's post (the one after this one) truly is the icing on the cake :)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-66095721599591128032014-05-24T23:52:55.274-06:002014-05-24T23:52:55.274-06:00Hope you did drift into a peaceful sleep and it ga...Hope you did drift into a peaceful sleep and it gave you strength and comfort.Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03485338098212307793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-81944189296217004532014-05-24T21:55:09.898-06:002014-05-24T21:55:09.898-06:00I feel your pain. I've been through some tough... I feel your pain. I've been through some tough heartbreaks in my life. However, I do believe the older I get, the easier they are to deal with. I don't think I've developed a hard heart. I've just learned to go with the flow and understand that most people don't think or feel like I do - which isn't always easy for sure. <br /> A preacher that is well known around here once said in a sermon that we should forgive as Jesus forgave us, but that we don't have to forget. We are human, and we aren't going to forget. So many say "forgive and forget", and it's not that easy. <br /> I'll say a prayer for you, and thanks for your post. ShirleyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977213395999971029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-10438093891268167142014-05-24T19:58:23.678-06:002014-05-24T19:58:23.678-06:00Kristi, I am so sorry that you are in the place yo...Kristi, I am so sorry that you are in the place you are in right now. I don't like to think that you are hurting. I am glad that you decided to make your list and you've done it so well. I, too, will be grateful for John. I'm happy you have him :) I don't like to cry either but sometimes I have to and when it's done, I find I feel lighter. Tired! But lighter.<br />Kudos to you for the running. Six miles?!?! Wow!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09544185213746159372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-74377073341179650922014-05-24T16:12:24.077-06:002014-05-24T16:12:24.077-06:00Oh, I agree with you about forgiveness. I'm no...Oh, I agree with you about forgiveness. I'm not waiting to forgive until I feel like it; I'm in the midst of the process. And I do find it a process. My brain is usually ahead of my heart in times like this; my heart just needs to keep receiving the message that I don't know where the other person is coming from, the Lord knows the full story, etc. I love this Bible verse: Philippians 4:6-7: ". . .in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Prayer and gratitude lead to peace "which passeth all understanding." I don't have to understand the situation to be at peace. The emotion is still raw, I'm still having sleepless nights, bad dreams, and replaying the scenario, BUT I try to match those thoughts and feelings with faith and trust. I'm feeling an increasing amount of peace each day. (And though I dislike both crying and vomiting, I agree with you--vomiting is worse!)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-30610486161511603512014-05-24T15:38:24.207-06:002014-05-24T15:38:24.207-06:00Oh yuk, Kristi, I'm so sorry you're in thi...Oh yuk, Kristi, I'm so sorry you're in this horrid, painful place. That sucks. I hope and pray that the Whatever It Is, is quickly resolved, and that your faith, your family, your friends, and all that love, carries you through and helps you to get back onto an even keel.<br /><br />A heroic effort this week, my friend, because you managed a great list, and I'm so glad to hear that the writing of it was helpful to you.<br /><br />I don't cry often, not because I don't like to, but just because things which are really wrenching tend to send me into shutdown rather than outpour. But I prefer crying to vomiting. And I know what Dyanne means about the scene in Pitch Perfect. Ew!<br /><br />Lots of love to you, Kristi, and I hope that things look up soon. And don't wait to forgive until you FEEL forgive-y; it's a choice, that beast, and it's possible to do so YOU can unhook. Hang the pain and the person on God's hook instead - He has a FAR bigger hook ;)Lizzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480448062269641320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-19678277066497797012014-05-24T15:35:18.128-06:002014-05-24T15:35:18.128-06:00I don't run 6 miles every time--my knees don&#...I don't run 6 miles every time--my knees don't allow that, even with glucosamine--but I try to do a long run about once a week. You'll amaze yourself as you stick with it. <br /><br />And yes, Drexel is a good dog!Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-29734086756210436412014-05-24T15:20:55.253-06:002014-05-24T15:20:55.253-06:00#9… yow, (though I suppose it's good to have r...#9… yow, (though I suppose it's good to have relatable goals and performance targets), in that I'm still in the 'lets get to the point where I can complete the course without walking (2 miles)<br />#6 knowing dogs as I believe I do, I will say, without reservation, that Drexel's mood was not a coincidence… not only do dogs totally tune into the emotions of the pack, they make the correct decision as to how to act appropriate to the individual… good dog, DrxClark Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03606902779389446947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-19863279206581066392014-05-24T15:19:43.793-06:002014-05-24T15:19:43.793-06:00Oh, it's definitely therapeutic! I'm opti...Oh, it's definitely therapeutic! I'm optimistic by nature, so the TToT isn't usually too challenging, but I really didn't feel like writing at first this week. I'm glad I did. It does help to remember the good things. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-28964325046257972562014-05-24T15:17:22.899-06:002014-05-24T15:17:22.899-06:00Thank you. I definitely know that I am not the on...Thank you. I definitely know that I am not the only one facing challenges, and many others have much bigger trials than mine. I appreciate those who pray for me, even when they also are struggling, and I feel better when I look outside myself and offer help to others, too. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-26421492476846981172014-05-24T15:12:27.834-06:002014-05-24T15:12:27.834-06:00My faith will carry me through. I need to be pati...My faith will carry me through. I need to be patient while the situation resolves itself--which I think it will--and right now I'm trying to let go of my anger and hurt so I can forgive someone. Thank you for the thoughts and prayers; they really do help.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-8093905549875917302014-05-24T14:14:58.706-06:002014-05-24T14:14:58.706-06:00I am sorry you are hurting right now. You are doin...I am sorry you are hurting right now. You are doing so many healthy things to handle it--crying, laughing, running, sleeping, looking for thankfuls! I've found that writing out this list is therapeutic when I'm feeling really down. I hope it has been the same for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03624509801901211108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-73148306580491704342014-05-24T13:47:06.510-06:002014-05-24T13:47:06.510-06:00Right there with you understanding the rough spell...Right there with you understanding the rough spell all too well. I offer your prayers for peace and solace and the strength to tackle whatever lies before you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-43816661544914352482014-05-24T13:45:14.002-06:002014-05-24T13:45:14.002-06:00I like christine havent equated cryiing and vomiti...I like christine havent equated cryiing and vomiting however if I get emotionally upset enough I do start heaving... I am more apt to do that than cry... go figure! Hope all clears and resolves. You always seem like such an anchor of positivity and Im hoping that continues to pull you through. Will pray, meditate on this this week with you in mind... Hoping you can be well and at peace. z~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13864898827831713032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-17256035310577654802014-05-24T11:33:53.063-06:002014-05-24T11:33:53.063-06:00Thanks, Bianca. I appreciate the love, good vibes...Thanks, Bianca. I appreciate the love, good vibes, and prayers. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-39037609728109865522014-05-24T11:32:30.832-06:002014-05-24T11:32:30.832-06:00Oh, he is my safe harbor; we're definitely in ...Oh, he is my safe harbor; we're definitely in this together. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-60829426339966536382014-05-24T10:59:10.578-06:002014-05-24T10:59:10.578-06:00Sending you lots of love, good vibes and prayers y...Sending you lots of love, good vibes and prayers your way and up there for you and what ever is causing this heartache. You ARE loved, by so many, close and far away. Hold on and this too shall pass. Thinking of you. <br />xxx hugs, BiancaBiancahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13124458364369038191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-67059167612680945472014-05-24T09:26:37.306-06:002014-05-24T09:26:37.306-06:00Having gone through a hard and stressful couple of...Having gone through a hard and stressful couple of weeks myself I know how draining it is and realize there is so much you cannot say. Just know that this too shall pass. As bad as it is to cry it is a gift to John to trust him enough to see you at your most vulnerable it lets him know that he is your safe harbor. Dogwood Lane Rambleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11325307035803155779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-29859134099253917362014-05-24T07:57:13.459-06:002014-05-24T07:57:13.459-06:00Yeah, leave it to my strange mind to find a connec...Yeah, leave it to my strange mind to find a connection. :-) I'm sure those around me have been pleased at least that they are only in danger of my tears now, though. <br /><br />Most weeks, writing a TToT is a nice exercise. This week it was necessary. I appreciate the prayers--thank you.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-85589165642550126922014-05-24T07:47:36.884-06:002014-05-24T07:47:36.884-06:00Thanks, Michelle. Rogers have to stick together, ...Thanks, Michelle. Rogers have to stick together, so I will gladly follow you (and the clarks and scotts) out of the dark spots. :-)Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-13535474297022164922014-05-24T07:44:24.746-06:002014-05-24T07:44:24.746-06:00I haven't perfected the delicate cry, either. ...I haven't perfected the delicate cry, either. I think I look more like poor Miss Oregon (and it's even funnier because I grew up in Oregon). <br /><br />Your advice is good. I need to just stop trying to retrieve the box and peek inside again! Thanks for the prayer.<br /><br />The walls might not fare well in an earthquake, but at least they don't blow over in windstorms. We get high winds all the time. Earthquakes have been freakishly rare since we've lived here, but we do have earthquake insurance that we hope we'll never have to use. Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14136276061114462192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6085311167627297994.post-84984009978142721042014-05-24T07:13:05.039-06:002014-05-24T07:13:05.039-06:00Never before have I heard someone equate crying an...Never before have I heard someone equate crying and vomiting. That made me smile, even while I'm so very sorry that a situation is making you so upset. <br />I'm glad your positive nature won out and you were able to write a true thankful post. I'll add my prayers to yours.<br />Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17209807996463889703noreply@blogger.com