tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post95759816033719840..comments2023-09-25T11:41:56.164-04:00Comments on No Hope? Know Hope!: She Made a DifferenceNikki (Sarah)http://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-48677015652281621362009-12-11T11:33:51.494-05:002009-12-11T11:33:51.494-05:00God is using you so much to minister to others. Fo...God is using you so much to minister to others. Forgetting the past and the shame is incredibly hard, but together we must move forward into our God-given freedoms. To God be the glory!Deborah Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415814125499548149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-47931945212346452592009-12-10T23:09:45.118-05:002009-12-10T23:09:45.118-05:00One day you won't be defined by your past. Tha...One day you won't be defined by your past. That day came for me. It will come for you if you can stay present in the pain, trusting that the only way to freedom is through the pain, not around it.<br />This was a beautiful post. Full of hope. :)Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045801745534184703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-26617835373334349782009-12-10T22:53:47.066-05:002009-12-10T22:53:47.066-05:00Profound post!
Thanks for the reminder . . . of w...Profound post!<br /><br />Thanks for the reminder . . . of what truly counts.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Linda<br /><br /><a href="http://nickersandinkblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/pillow-stealers.html" rel="nofollow">PILLOW STEALERS – STRANGE BEDFELLOWS</a>LA Nickershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14891624164014505323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-62908737055005699632009-12-10T11:20:54.071-05:002009-12-10T11:20:54.071-05:00Your friend is so right. The hearts of others are...Your friend is so right. The hearts of others are touched when they know they are not alone in their personal or secret struggles.<br />And in seeing your healing - they too are given hope.<br />Blessings & hugs,<br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-34851375112241260272009-12-10T00:04:38.233-05:002009-12-10T00:04:38.233-05:00This is so beautiful, and touching, and inspiring....This is so beautiful, and touching, and inspiring. Hugs, dear one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-15475063297288798642009-12-09T23:06:18.926-05:002009-12-09T23:06:18.926-05:00Wow... wonderfully said.
Just like a book, we can...Wow... wonderfully said.<br /><br />Just like a book, we cannot be judged by our outside appearances. One that appears to be solid and together on the outside is most likely reeling on the inside. To be able to take that and not let it consume you is something not everyone can do... you inspire me!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05952500756645034418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-38626968034755335452009-12-09T21:31:12.604-05:002009-12-09T21:31:12.604-05:00Thanks for blessing me with this triple play of in...Thanks for blessing me with this triple play of inspiration...the elderly woman...the friend...and YOU....Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-68856783845519484392009-12-09T20:45:03.711-05:002009-12-09T20:45:03.711-05:00Sarah, this was a beautiful post. Thank you for sh...Sarah, this was a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing this amazing story.<br />God bless you,<br />RoseRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05682139599731771619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-52866574232120484422009-12-09T18:25:29.576-05:002009-12-09T18:25:29.576-05:00My dear Sarah, your post has once again touched me...My dear Sarah, your post has once again touched me deeply. I so appreciate you very much and your words that always find the right spot. Blessings and much hugs.... MeJust Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-13638281247793760632009-12-09T13:39:26.281-05:002009-12-09T13:39:26.281-05:00Beautiful post Sarah. Your strength and courage co...Beautiful post Sarah. Your strength and courage continue to amaze and encourage me. I am still reading your book. I have never taken so long in reading one book, but I am taking my time as I do not want to miss one ounce of your powerful story. Keep shining bright my sweet friend. Love you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-89894289872920992722009-12-09T11:19:14.859-05:002009-12-09T11:19:14.859-05:00A beautiful post!A beautiful post!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204911845335416211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-56122774013638575022009-12-09T10:37:01.646-05:002009-12-09T10:37:01.646-05:00Powerful post!
Thank you for leaving a comment o...Powerful post! <br /><br />Thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. I have read through some of your posts and just wanted to say, keep writing! Your experiences and desire love for the Lord will touch others who are hurting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983747923969997503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-51867656937762461992009-12-09T10:31:42.160-05:002009-12-09T10:31:42.160-05:00Dear, like many said here before. What a honor to ...Dear, like many said here before. What a honor to meet such womEn. Her AND you.Being German I once again feel shame and guilt was has happenend. Once again glad that someone resuced some. You in your won way have rescued yourself and help ME everyday to help myself. MY heart is with both of you.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07241317042459836045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-75272475660219053612009-12-09T04:50:42.342-05:002009-12-09T04:50:42.342-05:00The post inspires in many ways. Thanks for this on...The post inspires in many ways. Thanks for this one.<br /><br />Joy always,<br />SusanS. Susan Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08885957854901839400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-40339567663784953412009-12-09T00:28:11.295-05:002009-12-09T00:28:11.295-05:00What a lovely post. What a lovely way to share thi...What a lovely post. What a lovely way to share this lady's influence.Sheila Deethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465615546936319164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-52509234975092635892009-12-09T00:23:12.911-05:002009-12-09T00:23:12.911-05:00Thanks for sharing this fantastic post.Thanks for sharing this fantastic post.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-20125979997794469582009-12-08T23:46:35.391-05:002009-12-08T23:46:35.391-05:00Your friend is right! You are a testament and an e...Your friend is right! You are a testament and an encouragement, Sarah, because how God is using you and your story! Our life experiences might shape us, but they don't define us. Who you are is strong, beautiful, and a picture of restoration.Kristen Torres-Torohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15903038121623389560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-84546141949761485292009-12-08T22:55:51.748-05:002009-12-08T22:55:51.748-05:00AMEN! This woman is still inspiring each of us thr...AMEN! This woman is still inspiring each of us through you. I am sure her journey was terribly difficult, but she made it..."with GOD all things are possible." He is greater than any situation we face! He will continue to give you the strength to put one foot in front of the other and not cower to the enemy.<br />Blessings, hugs, prayers, and love,<br />andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-80968167136710487252009-12-08T22:37:50.055-05:002009-12-08T22:37:50.055-05:00We're shaped by what we lived... I don't t...We're shaped by what we lived... I don't think they ever completely go away. Remnants linger..' - this is so true.. God gave us a memory for a purpose and that is to use it to help us develop because of them..<br />Very good post..Sarah<br />BMA Mother Alwayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13061214919572800420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-15677646893124548002009-12-08T22:31:10.321-05:002009-12-08T22:31:10.321-05:00"We're shaped by what we lived....The hur..."We're shaped by what we lived....The hurts, the pain, the traumas leave imprints on our heart - in our soul. I don't think they ever completely go away. Remnants linger...they stay affecting us in ways that seem so contrary to who we have become." These words resonate with me tonight, and in nights past.<br />Your post is beautiful...<br />~ GraceGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432157510458184788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-31852620344612928992009-12-08T21:53:07.206-05:002009-12-08T21:53:07.206-05:00Sarah,
Beautiful, touching post. Amazing how God ...Sarah,<br />Beautiful, touching post. Amazing how God can use us anywhere. <br />Your friend is right. When I read your posts, they inspire me. You are God's letter of grace walking, talking, and writing. They can deny God's existence, but then there is you. He touched you....and you were transformed by His Grace. My faith is encouraged by your writing and your life.<br />Thanks my friend,<br />TammyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-59985725370523930522009-12-08T21:35:52.689-05:002009-12-08T21:35:52.689-05:00You wrote, "And she couldn't have known h...You wrote, "And she couldn't have known how much she touched my life....made a difference...gave me something - gave me a determination not to waste what He did for me."<br /><br />I ADD - AND HOW MUCH SHE TOUCHED ME, PRAYER GIRL!!! <br /><br />You also wrote, "I don't want to be afraid to reach out - to make a difference - to take a risk. I don't want to be afraid anymore or live with shame." <br /><br />AND YOU ARE ACTING AS THOUGH YOU ARE NOT AFRAID AND YOU ARE REACHING YOUR READERS.<br /><br />"I've started telling a few close friends pieces of what I've lived. Their reaction is shock - mine is fear that they'll turn away from me. None have so far."<br />THEY HAVEN'T AND THEY WON'T TURN AWAY. I KNOW IT.<br /><br />Great post!<br />Love you,<br />PGOne Prayer Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455437909918314217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-87161885231937380662009-12-08T21:22:11.433-05:002009-12-08T21:22:11.433-05:00Can't imagine what she must have gone through ...Can't imagine what she must have gone through back then or her brother...So much pain...tragedy...We all go through different kinds of pains...But by His grace, we can be healed...Keep writing sister and take care of yourself! God bless you always.rcubeshttp://offthebeatentrek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1042784599292125679.post-80327502704134915512009-12-08T21:13:10.616-05:002009-12-08T21:13:10.616-05:00Wow. What an incredible post. What an honor to m...Wow. What an incredible post. What an honor to meet such a woman as you tell about.<br />"I don't want what I lived to keep me from living my life in complete freedom". I know what you mean. For me, it is still a choice I remind myself of daily.<br />Thank you for this post. You're pretty amazing!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01776508470403950920noreply@blogger.com