tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post5313003995878020919..comments2023-05-09T02:16:22.791-07:00Comments on (a modern-day) Margery Raves On: Kimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202745403355887348noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-9545877178848890712010-09-11T12:30:18.146-07:002010-09-11T12:30:18.146-07:00Kim I am reading this post long after it all happe...Kim I am reading this post long after it all happened but I want to say with the loudest voice I can....do NOT stop speaking from your heart! Every time I read your post I am touched in ways I can't express. I am so beyond thankful for you. Keep going girl!!!! KarenFlipped Outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121796588793926273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-17637541794512229642010-08-31T06:13:34.855-07:002010-08-31T06:13:34.855-07:00I second all the positive comments on here. Please...I second all the positive comments on here. Please know that your writing is a buoy to so many of us out here and we cherish your honest words, however faulted they may be in some eyes, because your raw openness lets us know we're not alone in this struggle. Keep up the good work and keep letting the Lord do his work in peoples' hearts through you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-3310326665269831312010-08-31T02:11:16.125-07:002010-08-31T02:11:16.125-07:00Mrs Arnold, I 'get' your blog and love to ...Mrs Arnold, I 'get' your blog and love to read it. I am truly grateful for your ministry. Your words 'reach' people in more ways than you will ever know.Maritanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-85661421193414482482010-08-30T22:03:15.698-07:002010-08-30T22:03:15.698-07:00Hi..
As one of the comments referenced, I am so so...Hi..<br />As one of the comments referenced, I am so sorry.<br />I really don't know what else to say, except I wasn't looking to 'blog bleed'<br />or "pick' at you as others have mentioned.<br />I misread your blog, and thought I had said a couple of times I wasn't implying my thoughts towards<br />you, but my guess is I didn't say that clearly, and again I am so sorry.<br />This wasn't my intention, and I guess I did read the inital writing through a different lens. I would<br />never want you to stop writing, or feel as if you had to defend yourself. I'm sorry I took a writing that was<br />specific to your circumstance to a broader level.I think I just misread all of it, and again I'm so sorry.<br />I'm not what the comments here suggest, and I'm sorry for my thoughts on this. What it turned into is the very last<br />thing I would have wanted- and I'm so sad I caused this for you. I agree with the other comments, please keep writing.<br />I will keep my 'mouth shut' from now on.<br /><br />Again, so sorry I was so unclear, and if I prevoked the other comment referencing the poem. <br />EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-52762985527853881582010-08-30T21:32:03.424-07:002010-08-30T21:32:03.424-07:00Kim, I love your thoughts and the
way that you exp...Kim, I love your thoughts and the<br />way that you express them! Your<br />time is so precious, and it is with<br />a grateful heart that I read your<br />blog! If anyone is offended, they<br />have the option of not reading!<br /><br />Hugs to you!Peggy Dabbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11020605739533421637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-91818436067105172702010-08-30T19:41:18.187-07:002010-08-30T19:41:18.187-07:00I agree with everyone. Especially Susan's comm...I agree with everyone. Especially Susan's comment, "Thank you a million times. There are days when your words are EXACTLY what I need"<br />I feel the same way. I may not post like I want to, or plan to, but you say exactly what I need to hear so often. I LOVE to read many blogs, but when yours come up I save them for quiet time, because they always have meaning and speak to me.angie and the boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538759604932920257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-51734255135798238352010-08-30T18:12:20.242-07:002010-08-30T18:12:20.242-07:00i heart you:) just.the.way.you.are! you are real...i heart you:) just.the.way.you.are! you are real. you are fallen.....just like the rest of us;) GRACE. i love the quote by c.s.lewis. good stuff:)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00887934410805173897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-56487150712472087932010-08-30T16:30:24.496-07:002010-08-30T16:30:24.496-07:00Never apologize for your thoughts and feelings! I...Never apologize for your thoughts and feelings! I read your blog BECAUSE you are honest and say what is in your heart. If you filter what you write, it's not coming from your heart. You make me THINK and I appreciate it and love it! Don't stop! PLEASE!Bama56noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-15275860780981022612010-08-30T15:38:24.805-07:002010-08-30T15:38:24.805-07:00it's just a blog and a wonderful one too. you ...it's just a blog and a wonderful one too. you don't need to defend yourself or explain yourself. it's not like anyone is forced to read or even pay for it. please. there is so much garbage on the web and people have the time and energy to nit pick YOU? give me a break. there is nothing more annoying than people who are just doing their best to serve Christ and others- for FREE and then have someone come along and be critical about their work. how many times have servants of Jesus started out with God-given visions and a sacrificial heart to see them through only to have others criticize and and judge their efforts. i hate it. don't stress out about the negative stuff. live for an audience of ONE. (Dallas Willard quote) <br /> love, michelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-60328892747805632662010-08-30T15:37:20.845-07:002010-08-30T15:37:20.845-07:00I am a serial blog reader. I read several every da...I am a serial blog reader. I read several every day and have for years. This always happens, people take things wrong and feel duty bound to correct, lead, guide and instruct and sometimes they are just mean. Personally, I may think a snarky thing. I may type it, but I don't post. We're all pressing on to the high calling together. It happens in fits and starts. The great God of heaven doesn't judge us as harshly as we judge each other. I say just love somebody, and the less said the better, when it comes to criticism. I love your blog, your journey and your spirit filled life. I look forward to reading it for a long time. It edifies me. AmenKarenTownsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-17115888876492661782010-08-30T14:51:17.550-07:002010-08-30T14:51:17.550-07:00Hi Kim, I agree with the other comments. I don...Hi Kim, I agree with the other comments. I don't know you but we are so much alike, always trying to please everyone and not ruffle any feathers. You have no idea just how you have impacted my life, and I'm sure many other's with your posts. Thank you so much and please continue to post just as you have been, from your heart!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09798370257098625597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-6888206874432661492010-08-30T12:48:56.394-07:002010-08-30T12:48:56.394-07:00Hi Kim -- I read all your posts and look forward t...Hi Kim -- I read all your posts and look forward to them each time you update. I grew up in legalism where I felt I always had to be careful I didn't say anything that just might offend someone. Well, I found out in later years that I was a fence straddler -- everyone seemed to like me, but who was I? I'm a pleaser -- I wish I could say that in past tense, but I still desire for everyone to like me and agree with me.<br /><br />All that to say -- please write whatever is on your heart. There are many blogs out there where women can be a little stuffy -- you're not. You put it out there and make us think. In the midst of caring for Katherine and James, you continue to bless us with your insight and wisdom -- and you're just so funny too! <br /><br />You just can't please all the people all the time -- oh, if we could! <br /><br />Keep writing and please please please don't change the way you write -- put it out there, and those who don't like what you say can search for millions of other blogs they like better. As for me, I'll keep checking for you updates! <br /><br />Love and big hugs to you, Kim --<br /><br />SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-60201354930709856852010-08-30T11:34:44.853-07:002010-08-30T11:34:44.853-07:00My goodness. It is your blog, your words, your th...My goodness. It is your blog, your words, your thoughts . . . and we are privileged that you share with us so willingly and in such a heartfelt way. So what if you hit a nerve for some folks at times? Sometimes we all need to be pushed a little - it makes us think and it makes us grow. Sometimes we just need to hear another point of view. But, this is YOUR blog and it is not about US!<br /><br />One night as I was cooking supper, my then six-year-old son came in and started telling me all about something that had happened at school that day. I listened and tried to figure out what, exactly, I was supposed to do with what he was telling me. Finally, I just said, "Ok, I think I know what you are saying, but what do you want me to do?" And he got a funny look on his face and said, "Oh, mom. I don't want you to do anything. I'm just "awaring" you!" Sometimes, Kim, it is more than enough that you are just "awaring" us! You just keep on writing, because I certainly need to keep reading.<br /><br />Thank you a million times. There are days when your words are EXACTLY what I need.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409002512708865245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-5398691888496284832010-08-30T11:03:41.242-07:002010-08-30T11:03:41.242-07:00I so agree with Rebecca!
I love you writings. I d...I so agree with Rebecca!<br /><br />I love you writings. I don't always have the time to comment, but do try!<br /><br />This is your blog, your thoughts, your beliefs. If you feel the need to correct something or apologize for words you think were too harsh, that is just fine.<br /><br /> But, never begin writing what you think OTHERS will be "ok" with!<br />You provoke awesome discussion with your posts. And that is what blogging is all about!<br /><br />It took me many years to realize that if I did something nice for someone and they sent me a thank<br />you note; I didn't need to send them a thank you for the "Thank You"!!!<br /><br /><br />xo, misha~from my front porch in the mountains~https://www.blogger.com/profile/18103990196491433325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-43528213902694514722010-08-30T09:30:18.410-07:002010-08-30T09:30:18.410-07:00Ha!
I've got a cartoon with that quote ("...Ha!<br /><br />I've got a cartoon with that quote ("Big Girl Panties") over my washing machine!<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder... and good advice.<br /><br />I do think that some of the things I said on the previous post sounded harsher than I intended, and I wanted to apologize for that regardless of the comments.<br /><br />But, yes, you're right that I need to stop defending myself. Sometimes we're just going to be misunderstood, and that's okay.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10202745403355887348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-60923111295858289602010-08-30T09:14:45.157-07:002010-08-30T09:14:45.157-07:00Kim, I hate that you have to defend your words. M...Kim, I hate that you have to defend your words. MY first thought to those people is "well, then don't read Kim's blog, no one is forcing you to!" but you seem kinder and gentler than me, which is one of the reasons I come back for more every day. I have been following along since Katherine's rupture (she and I are the same age, know a lot of the same people, I went to UGA, etc) and I think your writings are amazing and have brought the word of God to a lot of people. Please continue, and do not let the "blog bleeders" of the world discourage you. And to those of you who were "offended"... move along :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-70691038966783027822010-08-30T08:58:40.463-07:002010-08-30T08:58:40.463-07:00Oh, Kim. That you have to defend your words at all...Oh, Kim. That you have to defend your words at all is sad. They are YOUR words, your thoughts. You have the right to express them eloquently - as you often do - or awkwardly. It's your choice. If others intepret them through filters of anger and hurt, well, they are THEIR filters, not yours. You are not responsible for their buttons. I guess maybe I'm tougher than you are. I can't put the scripture to all my experiences as you do, or pull out of my hat specific poems or passages of literature though heaven knows I've read a mountain of it in my lifetime. But I do know this, you are laying out your heart and soul when you don't really have to. You are reaching people in profound ways. You are reaching me in ways and making me think. This is going to sound flippant and it's not meant to be, but who cares about people getting their undies in a wad over something you said? Maybe that button needed to be pushed. Put YOUR big girl panties on and keep writing!!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891331944454644413noreply@blogger.com