tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.comments2023-06-22T07:39:48.125-07:00Reflectionsceliselotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14744067171511633049noreply@blogger.comBlogger289125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-82164038755859661712014-04-02T20:10:02.097-07:002014-04-02T20:10:02.097-07:00Oh man, to have kids at the same time…can't ev...Oh man, to have kids at the same time…can't even imagine! My feet aren't hurting like they were in the beginning, but they still get pretty sore. I just get frustrated when I can't keep up. Still, every path has it's twists and turns, it's difficult for all of us! Thanks for the comments ladies! I so love being part of this community.celiselotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744067171511633049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-38071785234492542152014-04-02T13:00:58.214-07:002014-04-02T13:00:58.214-07:00my sister used to wait tables. i feel like there a...my sister used to wait tables. i feel like there are good times and bad. maybe you'll adjust to the hours on your feet? i relate that to teaching. your endurance will grow! i'm sorry about your rough patch. i often wonder if i could do all i do AND have kids. YIKES.grrfeistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512784580086284118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-37696303009916939312014-04-02T09:08:44.261-07:002014-04-02T09:08:44.261-07:00Lovely and bittersweet post. It's easier now t...Lovely and bittersweet post. It's easier now than ever to compare ourselves to others now that we can watch the high points of their lives on Facebook and other social media sites, and I think your words are so valuable! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-3934855351267053562014-04-02T07:50:01.892-07:002014-04-02T07:50:01.892-07:00What a beautiful reminder! I, too, get caught up ...What a beautiful reminder! I, too, get caught up in the comparison game. Thank you for pointing out that I need to neither be proud nor bitter. We all have different roads to walk, and the important part is OUR journey and how WE walk it.blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-22953205295036110292014-03-10T20:45:12.508-07:002014-03-10T20:45:12.508-07:00Love the way you started this and think you demons...Love the way you started this and think you demonstrated power with your words in this post! No frozen fries. Unless they are for you while you are up late writing. (and gluten free...) Kirsten Oliphanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496242688262871608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-62930913088828517532014-03-10T15:24:39.232-07:002014-03-10T15:24:39.232-07:00Ha! As a fellow English major, I relate! Thanks fo...Ha! As a fellow English major, I relate! Thanks for sharing!Katie Murchison Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620147679079956639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-18395029965318804612014-03-09T19:01:22.986-07:002014-03-09T19:01:22.986-07:00It struck me most, reading how much words can make...It struck me most, reading how much words can make us small and revert to child vs adult roles. It is SO true and one of the most frightening things about them. But it was lovely to read YOUR words. Thank you. 50Peachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17011364636033618478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-23673858205392361882014-03-08T07:24:08.818-08:002014-03-08T07:24:08.818-08:00I LOVE how you ended this- "Words have power....I LOVE how you ended this- "Words have power. Listen to the right ones." YES!!!! <br />I am grateful you have been able to keep pursuing your dreams. I have had to silence the critics as well at times to listen to the still small voice.<br />In case you don't hear it often enough, your words are beautiful!dayebydayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862236934149243973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-2845692507285375932014-03-07T09:52:48.082-08:002014-03-07T09:52:48.082-08:00I liked this line especially:
"It only proved...I liked this line especially:<br />"It only proved how powerful words can be, how they can mend or break, build or destroy."<br />Emily - Light and Lovelinesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09466162744000118489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-23008046547488132282014-03-06T13:08:32.433-08:002014-03-06T13:08:32.433-08:00Yes! That song has actually been playing in my he...Yes! That song has actually been playing in my head throughout this post. I agree! So glad God has blessed us all with different talents.celiselotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14744067171511633049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-33700505886230188472014-03-06T13:03:03.599-08:002014-03-06T13:03:03.599-08:00Ah, how mean to demean the arts--and English major...Ah, how mean to demean the arts--and English majors, especially! Words should always speak life. We need creative people, just like we need mathematical people and engineering people and people who serve with a smile. The point of a liberal arts education is that it equips us to do anything--not just what we majored in ;). As Toby Mac says, our words need to 'speak life.'blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-91993640340086853722014-03-06T12:55:51.375-08:002014-03-06T12:55:51.375-08:00you chose the perfect major for your talent! rip h...you chose the perfect major for your talent! rip his face off! haha :)grrfeistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512784580086284118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-28814411851788820402014-02-27T07:31:05.274-08:002014-02-27T07:31:05.274-08:00i *also* wish i could write like you. :)i *also* wish i could write like you. :)grrfeistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512784580086284118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-18671857829792889622014-02-26T20:21:41.222-08:002014-02-26T20:21:41.222-08:00so beautifully written! and this is a scene i woul...so beautifully written! and this is a scene i would love to see/hear in real life. pianists are magical. i wish i could play. :)grrfeistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512784580086284118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-24285543679520122922014-02-26T19:32:21.491-08:002014-02-26T19:32:21.491-08:00This was beautiful. One could not guess, from you...This was beautiful. One could not guess, from your writing, that your week was so bad. I hope it helped to write! When I was young, I used to stand behind my lovely older sister, brushing her long brown hair while she played her music. That's a special memory for me and you revived it!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06445253220976981136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-27375780959047985502014-02-26T10:26:15.704-08:002014-02-26T10:26:15.704-08:00What beautiful imagery. Like Kiki, I also really l...What beautiful imagery. Like Kiki, I also really liked the bit about the Southern Gothic writers. It really made the music come to life. <br /><br />I'm sorry you've had such a rough week. ((( hugs )))Larkshttp://www.larksnotesthis.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-66501871955677927822014-02-26T07:46:24.728-08:002014-02-26T07:46:24.728-08:00Beautiful imagery :). I miss hearing my daughters ...Beautiful imagery :). I miss hearing my daughters play the piano. I'm sorry you've had a rough week, and I hope that writing this piece has given you solace. Thank you for the beauty.blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-80020493842418121042014-02-26T06:32:32.457-08:002014-02-26T06:32:32.457-08:00I love listening to someone sit down and just play...I love listening to someone sit down and just play piano. I can't play without music, so it is a gift I truly admire in others.Kristi Bothurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11481164610373427342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-70452215306068603652014-02-25T19:55:45.042-08:002014-02-25T19:55:45.042-08:00I'm sorry it was such a rough week Courtney! B...I'm sorry it was such a rough week Courtney! But I am thankful that you wrote. I grew up listening to my sister play piano and I get lost in the listening every time. Thanks for capturing this love for music!dayebydayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862236934149243973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-73028199670317275692014-02-25T19:32:24.159-08:002014-02-25T19:32:24.159-08:00I love getting to see glimpses of your fiction! Th...I love getting to see glimpses of your fiction! Thanks for sharing this. My favorite part was where you talk about the Southern Gothic writers, because immediately I could HEAR the music, and I think that's something hard to convey in words. Really nicely done! Kirsten Oliphanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496242688262871608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-67094615934529608092014-02-19T11:46:11.422-08:002014-02-19T11:46:11.422-08:00Wonderful. Simple and different, I love it.Wonderful. Simple and different, I love it.Katie Murchison Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12620147679079956639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-49584915544219917362014-02-18T20:41:37.073-08:002014-02-18T20:41:37.073-08:00Love this! I like how you find places for glory al...Love this! I like how you find places for glory all over your life!Kirsten Oliphanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00496242688262871608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-78763827250457486692014-02-18T19:06:44.837-08:002014-02-18T19:06:44.837-08:00Rejoicing in this beautiful demonstration of the b...Rejoicing in this beautiful demonstration of the body of Christ! As a parent, I can tell you that this is a blessing for parents. Beautiful!dayebydayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862236934149243973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-46846149466355065442014-02-18T18:47:48.079-08:002014-02-18T18:47:48.079-08:00I love your very creative community of children! ...I love your very creative community of children! How wonderful that God has brought you together with them. blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25766689.post-42337281328341522982014-02-12T21:34:51.268-08:002014-02-12T21:34:51.268-08:00while i am married, i do wonder about the whole ba...while i am married, i do wonder about the whole baby thing. so many of my friends have kids now - and some have multiple children! the photos and posts kind of stress me out and put a weight on my shoulders like maybe the marriages ones do for you? not sure, but either way, i like the way you write.<br />i hope you have a great FRIDAY - no matter the holiday. :-Pgrrfeistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08512784580086284118noreply@blogger.com