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Comment on Compare by Jill Schaefer

Jill Schaefer — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:10:46 +0000

If you get a chance, take the gifts assessment test to see your spiritual gifts!
go to http://www.hosannalc.org and click on serve. The assessment is the last option under that link. It only takes about 15 minutes and your results are immediately given to you.

Comment on Compare by Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 04:48:00 +0000

Thanks for your writing. I feel all the same things you do. It is so funny that we don’t even think that others feel like that. I feel I just have to get in touch with my true value and really value myself. Thanks for being open.

Comment on Compare by Alicia

Alicia — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 21:24:11 +0000

Teri

I hear you. I have been right where you are. I guess I just finally had to let go of some things. I DO enjoy doing little crafts with my younger kids. I don’t like to keep house and cook though. They realize that I am a domestic goddess. My oldest son, age 18, told me one time when I was lamenting my faults, “If you were any different, you wouldn’t be my mom.” My husband, David, has told me that he prefers that I spend time with him and the kids rather than make dinner from scratch every night. We play games together and throw a pizza in the oven. Everyone is happy – as a bonus, my teenagers are learning to cook and will rotate off cooking sometimes… AND when I cook a meal from scratch – it’s considered special and appreciated instead of expected and taken for granted.

I have four kids. Volunteering at each school (3 different schools next year) is simply not an option. I also work from home. I am a web designer. I feel like it is important that my kids see me working – and enjoying it. I want them to know that there is satisfaction in that. I don’t get to volunteer at the school much, but I don’t feel guilty about it.

God made us who we are. God loves us. We each have our unique flair that we bring to life. We will never be what someone else is. If you are trying to be someone else, you are a poor imitation of the you that God made you to be.

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Comment on Meet the Bloggers by Kristen Miller

Kristen Miller — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:19:12 +0000

Way to go Ter! Great site….Been reading it a bunch. Teri, so proud of you! I’m so glad that you are doing good, overcoming and following your heart. You have alot to say to alot of people (including me of course). I am a fan….I think this venture you are on will be bigger than you expected it to be. I know some of the cry of your heart deep down and that you truly want to make a difference. You ALWAYS have. I love the realness of your writings and I believe in you, even if I am far away in my heart due to my own shortcomings, insecurities and setbacks. Seems like you have come a long way. Wish I could be there with you, but I am baby stepping my way cheering for you and I’m looking forward to my purpose unfolding DESPITE what I am not. Kristen

Comment on NO LIMITS by Leah

Leah — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:24:53 +0000

LOVE it.

Comment on Who We Are by Sharon

Sharon — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 03:10:12 +0000

Looking forward to getting daily kip

Comment on Dry Well by Megan

Megan — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 03:21:05 +0000

So true! It seems like such an easy thing to walk away, but there is that draw back to the well!! Teri, I can hear your voice and see you saying all this! It is great! Thanks for sharing yourself.

Comment on When we don’t have any answers….. by Leah

Leah — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:00:01 +0000

Teri, you have such an amazing heart- for God and for others around you. I know God is going to BLESS you for obeying him, and ultimately bless your brother. I admire your persistence. There may be changes happening in the spiritual realm that we cannot see. You will be planting seeds, and who knows what fruit will prosper from those seeds. Stay strong my friend!

Comment on Christmas Traditions by katiep

katiep — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:57:00 +0000

I can completely relate to your Christmas story. One Christmas Eve when I was 9 my sister got sick with the flu. We would traditionally sing Christmas carols, eat dinner and then open gifts. We would choose our "spots" on the couch in which to sit, and then my sister and I would start passing out the gifts. We would go around in a circle, each opening one gift at a time until we were finished. Well into the first round of opening, my sister exclaimed that she wasn't feeling well. She proceeded to get sick all over the living room, right before I was to open my first gift! Ugh, I guess that's what little sisters are for- to rain on my parade! My mom took care of her and said we would have to wait until the morning to open any more gifts. I told my mom that she had ruined Christmas and that I wish I never had a sister. Wrong thing to say! Boy, was I reprimanded for that! Today, I realize the true importance of Christmas; spending quality time with family and friends and cherishing the greatest gift of all- Jesus' birth!

Glad to hear your story ended up with a happy ending!!