tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.comments2023-08-11T03:53:22.827-04:00Breath of LifeMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06975604185902947297noreply@blogger.comBlogger3723125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-87295441147946953572013-09-11T20:57:33.717-04:002013-09-11T20:57:33.717-04:00Thank you for sharing this, Melissa. We didn'...Thank you for sharing this, Melissa. We didn't know each other then but it's so nice to think of you walking the streets and making your way through various parts of the city. <br /><br />9/11 is always a tough day here. I remember it as if it were yesterday. It's amazing to think that 12 years later, there is a new generation coming of age, who know nothing about that day. If Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08831822017833351066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-4178472922034523552013-04-25T20:32:33.894-04:002013-04-25T20:32:33.894-04:00Great list, Melissa. I picked up "Remains of ...Great list, Melissa. I picked up "Remains of the Day" from the library yesterday. Looks good.<br /><br />(Like the new blog look.)Persishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686511618515789601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-35947285382333487492013-04-25T11:56:05.794-04:002013-04-25T11:56:05.794-04:00"wonderful, matchless, infinite grace and the..."wonderful, matchless, infinite grace and the evidences of it in my family"<br /><br />Yes! Praising God with you, Melissa.Trishahttp://www.poffclan.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-7583533432214499522013-03-22T23:46:20.900-04:002013-03-22T23:46:20.900-04:00I am glad we are in this together ;)
<3I am glad we are in this together ;)<br /><br /><3Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316091397642506393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-10469564187006207462013-02-13T15:30:23.336-05:002013-02-13T15:30:23.336-05:00I think sharing entries from your commonplace book...I think sharing entries from your commonplace book is a great idea! Would love to see the things that stand out to you.<br /><br />Teen girls. Yikes. :-) And it doesn't end at 19. Today I offered to help my 23-yr-old daughter move this weekend. She doesn't want to inconvenience us, she said, but I reminded her that she is our child and we WANT to help. She quickly added that she's ourLisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-27702595701879089652013-02-12T19:23:06.026-05:002013-02-12T19:23:06.026-05:00While I don't have any daughters, I can sure r...While I don't have any daughters, I can sure relate to those difficult teenage conversations with my son. Growing up is hard to do - for both of us :-)<br />I can't wait for the weekend away!Jessica Kramaszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03961274494762725982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-89952087069003790132013-01-25T14:36:44.227-05:002013-01-25T14:36:44.227-05:00Melissa,
Thanks so much for being part of the blo...Melissa,<br /><br />Thanks so much for being part of the blog tour.<br /><br />Shaun Tabatt<br />Christian Focus PublicationsShaun Tabatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16632777725443926426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-23732840925869544572013-01-10T10:03:32.960-05:002013-01-10T10:03:32.960-05:00Thanks for having my literary firstborn on your li...Thanks for having my literary firstborn on your list, Melissa. I hope it's a help and a blessing to you, and look forward to your thoughts.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-61562016514861037732013-01-10T08:54:05.268-05:002013-01-10T08:54:05.268-05:00You have some great lists of books, Melissa!You have some great lists of books, Melissa!Persishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686511618515789601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-91124832137861542572013-01-07T19:38:01.403-05:002013-01-07T19:38:01.403-05:00Some of them sound like ones I'd enjoy. Sigh....Some of them sound like ones I'd enjoy. Sigh. I'll add them to my list. =) Thanks for sharing!!Leah https://www.blogger.com/profile/06195153552536094357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-16493515418902166132013-01-07T09:26:38.608-05:002013-01-07T09:26:38.608-05:00Great theme, sister. Praying that the Lord will bl...Great theme, sister. Praying that the Lord will bless us as we encourage one another to grow in His likeness.<br /><br />Love you!Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316091397642506393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-79114295786354706572013-01-07T09:14:24.924-05:002013-01-07T09:14:24.924-05:00An exciting list! I'll look forward to hearing...An exciting list! I'll look forward to hearing what you liked and didn't like. I've read a few but not most of these. Looks like I might have a few more to add to my list...Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-31256274098529956882013-01-07T08:51:50.402-05:002013-01-07T08:51:50.402-05:00I love Anne Bronte, she is quite different. And I ...I love Anne Bronte, she is quite different. And I really like anything Dickens. My Grandmother left me a perfect set of the pickwick papers. I am glad you posted this, I will now have to re-read them. Happy reading! Teresahttp://www.musicfrombrokenchords.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-40068850490409351422013-01-07T06:20:58.680-05:002013-01-07T06:20:58.680-05:00I read Anne Bronte's The Tenant of Wildfell Ha...I read Anne Bronte's <i>The Tenant of Wildfell Hall</i>, and loved it. She's a different sort of writer than her sisters, I think. I read <i>Call the Midwife</i>, and I watched the series. The first book is only the first volume. I have the second volume on pre-order. Excellent, excellent book. There were a few things that were disturbing (you can email me if you want to know Kim Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636800185288441620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-26696472794963969872013-01-01T15:18:49.574-05:002013-01-01T15:18:49.574-05:00Oh, Melissa - that is a great theme for the new ye...Oh, Melissa - that is a great theme for the new year! You do much better at pressing on than I do, and I glean so much from the things you share. Hoping you continue!! <br /><br />Happy New Year, my sweet friend!Leah https://www.blogger.com/profile/06195153552536094357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-13917469116169451732013-01-01T07:18:08.871-05:002013-01-01T07:18:08.871-05:00I will be praying for you, dear friend!I will be praying for you, dear friend!Kim Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636800185288441620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-27464870619285558892012-12-14T09:47:19.989-05:002012-12-14T09:47:19.989-05:00Melissa,
I am just reading this. And I wish I cou...Melissa,<br /><br />I am just reading this. And I wish I could give you a big hug. <br /><br />I will keep you in my prayers (more specifically) and I love what Diana said,may you know Immanuel is with YOU.<br /><br />About the words and the posting... I am trying to learn from you to pursue a quiet life.<br /><br />Love you, sister.<br /><br /><br /><br />Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316091397642506393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-18525589231430984842012-12-13T09:56:28.872-05:002012-12-13T09:56:28.872-05:00This was such a meaningful blogpost. I echo Trisha...This was such a meaningful blogpost. I echo Trisha's thanks for sharing how we can pray for you at this time. I pray that this season will be a reminder of your confession of hope (Heb. 10:23), that you will be encouraged as you look ahead to eternity with our Lord.Aimee Byrdhttp://www.housewifetheologian.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-10229999679928332252012-12-11T14:38:29.186-05:002012-12-11T14:38:29.186-05:00Oh, I can only imagine how much you are missing yo...Oh, I can only imagine how much you are missing your mom this Christmas. There's forever a hole in your heart. I am also trying to distance myself from being online and when I do stay away I get so much more done and feel so productive and focused. Yet, I keep coming back. There is a balance, I believe, and I'm working more toward finding it. Enjoy the rest of your week!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786838392389718536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-56745580680637003142012-12-11T11:52:59.484-05:002012-12-11T11:52:59.484-05:00"Trying to find words to expand upon these th..."Trying to find words to expand upon these things either cheapens them or gives them more value than they deserve. And so, I return once again to my quiet and small life marked by an incredible and enormous God."<br /><br />I'm right there with you. Several attempts to write a blog post have fallen flat. But when God is stirring the pot, He's readying us to make room for more ofAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-14660198752099957882012-12-11T10:29:22.126-05:002012-12-11T10:29:22.126-05:00Precious Melissa,
I can't begin to imagine the...Precious Melissa,<br />I can't begin to imagine the heartache of missing your Mama, especially this time of year! Thank you for giving us the blessing of knowing how to pray for you, of bearing this burden, even in some very small way, with you. My Mom is in very poor health, and we're just hoping and praying the LORD will allow us to be together again soon. She so wants to meet Elijah! Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09062211160407715766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-28829281105516320192012-12-11T08:59:09.793-05:002012-12-11T08:59:09.793-05:00I know this Christmas will be difficult as it'...I know this Christmas will be difficult as it's the first without your mother. I'm praying for you.Lesliehttp://lesliewiggins.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-68192819061660065142012-12-11T07:19:53.881-05:002012-12-11T07:19:53.881-05:00Melissa, my heart goes out to you this Christmas. ...Melissa, my heart goes out to you this Christmas. It's clear from what you've shared that He is increasing your desire for more of Him, and that is the most blessed situation any of us can be in. Be blessed this Christmas, Melissa, may you know Immanuel is with you.Diana Lovegrovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849754637056012241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-22074098131775402442012-12-11T07:14:26.083-05:002012-12-11T07:14:26.083-05:00The book by Boice looks good. I may have to add t...The book by Boice looks good. I may have to add that to my wish list!Kim Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636800185288441620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30298005.post-20172983608541478362012-11-21T10:27:21.063-05:002012-11-21T10:27:21.063-05:00Wow..this is so timely..i like how you referenced ...Wow..this is so timely..i like how you referenced reading so many inspiring christian blogs and Ina's show(the foodie that i am,it resonates very closely) that it might be hindering my own uncluttered quiet time with my Almighty.Guilty of both and other social media accounts,i would certainly be pondering on it.Something gotta change here.nivehttp://handfulofjoy.com/noreply@blogger.com