tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.comments2023-10-15T11:25:19.472-04:00Come, Weary Moms!Virginia Knowleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13851255511747838013noreply@blogger.comBlogger357125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-34779499164800194512014-08-10T20:48:24.941-04:002014-08-10T20:48:24.941-04:00Thank.you for sharing & serving as an inspirat...Thank.you for sharing & serving as an inspiration.Christine Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754592800329861209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-14807852375557196392014-07-16T08:56:06.732-04:002014-07-16T08:56:06.732-04:00I am sorry that you are experiencing heartache and...I am sorry that you are experiencing heartache and confusion. Life can be so hard sometimes. It's really difficult when it goes on for a long period of time. Praying for you today, Virginia.Robin in New Jerseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373250627112138763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-673274439442776622014-06-25T06:26:34.899-04:002014-06-25T06:26:34.899-04:00My children still need me even though they have le...My children still need me even though they have left home. Tomorrow we are moving our son's furniture to his new rental, I often take him to his appointments, grocery shopping etc.. I doubt they ever reach a stage of not needing us:)) A calm home is so important, I completely agree.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-6142879907533966822014-06-19T10:28:16.178-04:002014-06-19T10:28:16.178-04:00Hi Virginia,
Thank you for visitng my blog! This ...Hi Virginia,<br /><br />Thank you for visitng my blog! This is a lovely post.<br /><br /> I can see that we have similar taste in books. I have a book by Emilie Loring, but have not read it yet. I hope to soon.<br /><br />May you have a blessed day!<br /><br />-SarahSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970258840708111494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-87711383566391324092014-06-18T08:07:53.245-04:002014-06-18T08:07:53.245-04:00Yes, the pretty storage boxes are wonderful. Just...Yes, the pretty storage boxes are wonderful. Just last night, I organized greeting cards into zip lock bags (organized by type: birthday, encouragement, etc.) and tucked them into a lovely box on my shelf.<br />Virginia Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851255511747838013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-51027213768595841232014-06-18T08:03:00.591-04:002014-06-18T08:03:00.591-04:00Thankyou for stopping by, I do like baskets too bu...Thankyou for stopping by, I do like baskets too but just don't have lots of places to put them! I have bought some bright coloured boxes for the bedroom and have stacked them, they add colour and of course useful for all the odds and ends!Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-58942824507237026042014-06-11T10:59:49.206-04:002014-06-11T10:59:49.206-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, gentlejoy! ...Thank you so much for your kind words, gentlejoy! You have a beautiful blog!Virginia Knowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13851255511747838013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-53988215863957218992014-06-11T10:40:22.771-04:002014-06-11T10:40:22.771-04:00Getting an organized space to work in is such a bl...Getting an organized space to work in is such a blessing!!! Keeping it organized can be a bit of a challenge!! (Organizing my desk is on my TO DO LIST ....again!! :) Great ideas... thank you for sharing this. Gentle Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11625746235099531114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-29595329071144109162014-06-01T22:49:58.087-04:002014-06-01T22:49:58.087-04:00I love seeing art take shape! Thanks so much for s...I love seeing art take shape! Thanks so much for sharing this, Virginia. I love how you wove Bible reading and art-making together. That's such a powerful way for me to connect with God and the Word. Amen and Amen!Heather Calirihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17723376490132036069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-38049115866665657442014-05-27T20:39:22.736-04:002014-05-27T20:39:22.736-04:00I love Amy Carmichael and what she writes. Your ma...I love Amy Carmichael and what she writes. Your magnolias are beautiful. I will be praying for your daughter that she has a safe delivery. Maybe she has already had the baby?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082187789450193644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-68723483004271540582014-05-10T22:51:09.333-04:002014-05-10T22:51:09.333-04:00"Of Thee, of Thee alone, aware,
I rested me, ..."Of Thee, of Thee alone, aware,<br />I rested me, I held me still,"<br /><br />Love this. Praying for your daughter and new grandbaby. Sandra Heska Kinghttp://sandraheskaking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-50020115100059044512014-04-16T01:18:52.123-04:002014-04-16T01:18:52.123-04:00I really, really enjoyed this post. I have seven c...I really, really enjoyed this post. I have seven children. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082187789450193644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-9216698675785916532014-04-16T01:08:05.709-04:002014-04-16T01:08:05.709-04:00What a cute post. I only have 4, but grew up in a ...What a cute post. I only have 4, but grew up in a family with 10 kids, and know the rush and hubub. I love that you see the good, and didn't resent any of it. I have a hard time feeling that way when the "busy" side of life hits. Thanks for the inspiration. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160381760282871210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-62810524714560257212014-04-14T08:58:46.783-04:002014-04-14T08:58:46.783-04:00Anne Morrow Lindbergh observed ... that most of us...Anne Morrow Lindbergh observed ... that most of us don't really mind pouring our lives out for a reason. What we do resent is the feeling that it is being dribbled away in small, meaningless drips for no good reason." A-To-the-Men. :) Thanks for the reminder that it all does serve a purpose. :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-13983499980977550402014-04-10T19:45:10.502-04:002014-04-10T19:45:10.502-04:00Thank you for this prayer, I pray it over my teen ...Thank you for this prayer, I pray it over my teen everyday since I found it<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-39147150394247081132014-03-06T23:30:53.478-05:002014-03-06T23:30:53.478-05:00Who needs the Devil when you're raised by pare...Who needs the Devil when you're raised by parents like hers? Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806073634308771967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-59844707258185712502014-02-22T09:56:21.099-05:002014-02-22T09:56:21.099-05:00I don't know if you've heard of Trim Healt...I don't know if you've heard of Trim Healthy Mama.....if not look them up on fb. It may be a huge help to you. :) Love your blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-1894351346746354892014-02-09T06:02:14.528-05:002014-02-09T06:02:14.528-05:00Beautiful! I have never heard that song by Matt Re...Beautiful! I have never heard that song by Matt Redman. Retreats like the one you shared restore us in so many different ways. They are quieter & we need those times. Thank you for sharing your experience. Have a blessed Sunday!jviola79https://www.blogger.com/profile/01984136484419462463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-48966936739272765362014-02-09T00:12:27.660-05:002014-02-09T00:12:27.660-05:00I love the creativity that mimics His beauty in yo...I love the creativity that mimics His beauty in you. :) Thanks for sharing some inspiration. A friend mailed me a beautiful doodling coloring book a while back when my journey was seeming difficult to travel and encouraged me to get creative and stop thinking about anything but glorifying God. Your post is a sweet reminder of so much to be thankful about, even when the journey is hard.<br />Blessings!<br />DawnDawnhttp://www.journeysingrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-70115021834258169662014-02-08T21:29:59.183-05:002014-02-08T21:29:59.183-05:00There's nothing like a good retreat to refresh...There's nothing like a good retreat to refresh, re-orient, revive! You're living proof, Virginia. I'm so glad I dropped in tonight!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-17656729432573543942014-02-04T22:30:12.023-05:002014-02-04T22:30:12.023-05:00Beautiful, Virginia!!Beautiful, Virginia!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082187789450193644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-88900725505657830142014-01-28T23:41:52.012-05:002014-01-28T23:41:52.012-05:00Hi, I'm stopping by from the 'Wise Woman l...Hi, I'm stopping by from the 'Wise Woman link-up.' This is beautiful. Love all the encouraging words you used for your project! Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13105571098810204461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-59837298993032424562014-01-25T06:37:01.778-05:002014-01-25T06:37:01.778-05:00Wow ... powerful, life-giving ... it is such a joy...Wow ... powerful, life-giving ... it is such a joy to see what our Lord gave you as you looked to Him. He is such a life-giver and can give us strength when we are weary, hope when we are hopeless, joy when we are broken. I'm so glad you came!!! Thank you, Virginia, for being so vulnerable. This retreat is open to all who want to come. www.RefreshRetreat.org Grace & Peace to you, VirginiaSandy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540070244760329932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-2576556524227569802014-01-12T21:45:52.235-05:002014-01-12T21:45:52.235-05:00Thanks, Harvest Moon! I've been to your blog ...Thanks, Harvest Moon! I've been to your blog many times when you've linked off of Kent Weakley's Sweet Shot. We actually aren't really home schooling much anymore, other than a teenage son who does some school work on-line from home in addition to part-time classes at the Christian school where I teach. We did home school for over 20 years, and I have lots of sweet memories.Virginia Knowleshttp://www.comewearymoms.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5264296742588705308.post-43424837973327346762014-01-12T21:43:08.193-05:002014-01-12T21:43:08.193-05:00Patty, I love that quote, too. I've come to h...Patty, I love that quote, too. I've come to hate hype of any kind, especially religious hype. I go for authentic and compassionate.Virginia Knowleshttp://www.comewearymoms.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com