tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post742348936586782117..comments2023-12-30T18:31:41.652-07:00Comments on Choose Joy in the Journey: The Final ChapterSaleslady371http://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-45850723603248255962016-05-15T13:48:29.399-07:002016-05-15T13:48:29.399-07:00I like your comment, Tracy, about the power of the...I like your comment, Tracy, about the power of the tongue. So small, yet powerful.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-59723677815252895132016-05-14T09:38:52.710-07:002016-05-14T09:38:52.710-07:00Hi Mary, wow, what a powerful story. I think too ...Hi Mary, wow, what a powerful story. I think too it makes me think that my words should be measured and I need to remember the power of the tongue for life or death. <br />Lovely post and thank you for linking up<br />God bless<br />TracyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-45845900742616169662016-05-14T07:20:31.600-07:002016-05-14T07:20:31.600-07:00Thank you! Happy Saturday to you!Thank you! Happy Saturday to you!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-33021363042053165942016-05-14T06:13:24.915-07:002016-05-14T06:13:24.915-07:00Touching. And a wise lesson. Thank you so much!Touching. And a wise lesson. Thank you so much!Aritha V. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05246873990952078356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-17831220248564319322016-05-12T09:53:38.405-07:002016-05-12T09:53:38.405-07:00Positive people are uplifting to the very end! We...Positive people are uplifting to the very end! Well put.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-4156861984392484322016-05-12T09:52:58.463-07:002016-05-12T09:52:58.463-07:00Well said, Myra. I thank God for that publisher t...Well said, Myra. I thank God for that publisher too!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-65442901807481766222016-05-12T09:52:20.239-07:002016-05-12T09:52:20.239-07:00What an awesome comment from my awesome brother!What an awesome comment from my awesome brother!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-16492068067668236642016-05-12T08:11:42.244-07:002016-05-12T08:11:42.244-07:00Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about Liz. :( But good fo...Oh, I’m so sorry to hear about Liz. :( But good for her in continuing to live positively until the very end. Thanks for sharing this, Mary. Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-9621020714401707452016-05-11T20:29:11.363-07:002016-05-11T20:29:11.363-07:00I felt something was amiss, but couldn't put m...I felt something was amiss, but couldn't put my finger on it ... then, scrolling back 'discovered' this poignant telling.<br />I, too, am so sorry for the earthly loss of your friend. Tonight I'm thanking God for her publisher's insight and empathy.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-66301168386391272632016-05-11T17:32:35.760-07:002016-05-11T17:32:35.760-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about Liz. I'm also h...I'm so sorry to hear about Liz. I'm also happy that you got to spend time with her and share in her victory and ministry. <br /><br />I also appreciate your wisdom in being part of other's lives and dreams, being a part of them... and always being there to spend your gift of encouragement on them... myself included. <br /><br />Blessings to you and yours, Mary. Thanks for always giving from the bottom of your heart. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623877289258393599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-75035910227318018642016-05-11T08:11:37.131-07:002016-05-11T08:11:37.131-07:00I also think about that precious moment she held h...I also think about that precious moment she held her dream in her hands before closing her eyes for the final time. It must have been glorious knowing you leave this world using every ounce of a gift God gives you.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-30882356609582205632016-05-11T08:09:08.449-07:002016-05-11T08:09:08.449-07:00And you inspire me to greater things, Cindy. God ...And you inspire me to greater things, Cindy. God bless you!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-88511466325263112016-05-11T08:07:48.061-07:002016-05-11T08:07:48.061-07:00Sometimes when we're too weak to believe anymo...Sometimes when we're too weak to believe anymore, it's neat to hear those encouraging words from a friend! God Bless!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-15020404139391639582016-05-11T08:04:29.138-07:002016-05-11T08:04:29.138-07:00Sorry to hear about your loss, but how precious an...Sorry to hear about your loss, but how precious and special that she was able to hold her book in her hands before her passing. Thank you for the encouragement to keep choosing life. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14355380268107138624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-37148389378550676442016-05-11T06:09:00.536-07:002016-05-11T06:09:00.536-07:00Oh my goodness...how sad. So sorry to hear this. P...Oh my goodness...how sad. So sorry to hear this. Praise the Lord for her dream coming true. Love your words today my friend. You always inspire me! Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-70619454706584806012016-05-10T21:43:03.723-07:002016-05-10T21:43:03.723-07:00So sorry for your loss, Mary. It's hard to los...So sorry for your loss, Mary. It's hard to lose a friend. How wonderful that she realized a dream before her passing. Without a doubt, our words are powerful. The Bible says "life and death" are in the power of the tongue. I pray I always use my words to uplift and not discourage.Dayle ~ A Collection of Dayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01727194212928446402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-69005611513039576192016-05-10T17:20:31.852-07:002016-05-10T17:20:31.852-07:00What a great way to remember the message, Lois. I...What a great way to remember the message, Lois. I can see you are an encourager by your comment. Thanks for stopping by!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-15419743321596173512016-05-10T17:17:53.053-07:002016-05-10T17:17:53.053-07:00Thank you for stopping by and the encouragement, M...Thank you for stopping by and the encouragement, Michele.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-53289085951022215352016-05-10T15:36:42.002-07:002016-05-10T15:36:42.002-07:00Mary, I actually have a silver box with a bow on t...Mary, I actually have a silver box with a bow on top in my kitchen ... I put it there as a reminder after I read Florence's book. I love the idea of gifting people with our words of encouragement. I'm sorry for the loss of your friend and hope that her book does exactly as she hoped--bring healing and forgiveness to those who read it. Glad to be your neighbor at #TellHisStory today.Lois Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17317652492140271265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-47363451771944931132016-05-10T15:00:48.306-07:002016-05-10T15:00:48.306-07:00What a lovely metaphor -- and what a gift your wor...What a lovely metaphor -- and what a gift your words today have been!Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-13081585353739555212016-05-10T11:24:25.891-07:002016-05-10T11:24:25.891-07:00Indeed, she lived to the fullest getting her degre...Indeed, she lived to the fullest getting her degree in Creative Writing at 70 as well as painting inspirational canvasses. She dreamed big.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-3010053716471876812016-05-10T08:28:38.141-07:002016-05-10T08:28:38.141-07:00I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your fr...I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. She sounds like a wonderful person and friend who lived her life fully.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-10853519357660773492016-05-10T06:08:06.167-07:002016-05-10T06:08:06.167-07:00Silver Boxes is a classic and so worth hearing aga...Silver Boxes is a classic and so worth hearing again and again! No wonder you are such an encourager, Debbie. You know how to inspire the dream inside others with your words and love!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-68788970245504035382016-05-10T06:05:34.396-07:002016-05-10T06:05:34.396-07:00My comment replies duplicate too! It's this i...My comment replies duplicate too! It's this imperfect world we live in, ha-ha. Liz did know His Word well and I was so blessed to sit next to a girlfriend at the memorial who told me intimate uplifting stories about her and their relationship. Thank you for praying for Tom and I. Love you, dear sis.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6769884556887226680.post-12532172023137509362016-05-10T06:02:53.252-07:002016-05-10T06:02:53.252-07:00You as a writer must have appreciated what the pub...You as a writer must have appreciated what the publisher did for her! Thank you for your uplifting comment.Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.com