tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.comments2023-11-02T04:13:33.567-04:00Oh MandieOh Mandiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05573286015719253636noreply@blogger.comBlogger4204125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-45505713724274125452013-12-02T11:27:49.825-05:002013-12-02T11:27:49.825-05:00nice quote ― Shauna Niequist, Cold Tangerines: Cel...nice quote ― Shauna Niequist, Cold Tangerines: Celebrating the Extraordinary Nature of Everyday LifeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-23373866804646611612013-07-01T09:39:10.298-04:002013-07-01T09:39:10.298-04:00I am WAY behind on reading blogs (obviously)... bu...I am WAY behind on reading blogs (obviously)... but I meandered over to yours... and it's funny I did today. I can totally relate to this post. I never had many friends growing up... and then when everyone else went off to college, I went to work. My grand plans of getting married and starting a family right away didn't work out. So I had my sister and some work "friends" (who were all old enough to be my parents!). Even being involved in church didn't get me anywhere because there was no one young! It was only by God's grace that I met Cory, no doubt! Anyway... Here I am almost 30 and I STILL don't have any friends. I hang out with my 62 yr old neighbor - and I'm so thankful to have her! It would sure be nice to have friends my own age... but like you, I'm awkward, shy and feel out of place. I've even tried taking Eloise to the library to let her find friends and maybe meet a few moms. Fail (at least on my part). If we lived closer, we would totally be awkward friends together!! I think you'd make a great friend!!Nenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328315473270888007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-18615390852083395502013-02-01T14:33:54.225-05:002013-02-01T14:33:54.225-05:00"Love" the chalkboard!"Love" the chalkboard!Meg @ Fit Tone Groove Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221527387399618675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-25433362512223458072013-02-01T13:03:01.135-05:002013-02-01T13:03:01.135-05:00Love that banner! It turned out super cute!!Love that banner! It turned out super cute!!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17772807663911889813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-75828473140390504072013-02-01T12:05:56.772-05:002013-02-01T12:05:56.772-05:00Great photos! I don't think your Valentine'...Great photos! I don't think your Valentine's banner is failed - it's pretty cute!<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br />~Steph @ Silver Boxes{Steph}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03458653103697227200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-70039859309066158062013-01-16T01:06:42.132-05:002013-01-16T01:06:42.132-05:00Praying for you, sister in Christ! Praying for you, sister in Christ! jessanneharrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706454601935213098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-38296840685855928942013-01-15T19:34:45.126-05:002013-01-15T19:34:45.126-05:00Always praying for you and your family. Sorry that...Always praying for you and your family. Sorry that I haven't been able to be there for you through these hard times. Even though we don't speak often, please know that David, Saige and I are always there for you! <br /><br />Michelenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-54609783138409783102013-01-15T16:40:57.750-05:002013-01-15T16:40:57.750-05:00Oh Amanda, I always pray for the people that I hol...Oh Amanda, I always pray for the people that I hold dear to my heart, and I will continue to do so... You are very special and not even close to inadequate in my eyes, for what its worth... your an amazing mother: obvious proof, your beautiful, smart, precious boys, awesome wife: one of the most beautiful 10 years Ive seen... wonderful hostess :)... With my life I cant have many friends, but with your friendship... every ounce of my efforts and love goes into each moment, and Im thanking YOU... I dont say it enough, but I think all those things, all the time... But I will pray for you for all those reasons and more... :)<br /><br />"If I could sit across the porch from God... Id thank Him for sending me... you"Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01915495191096300393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-47188670906372349982013-01-15T10:46:50.123-05:002013-01-15T10:46:50.123-05:00It's times like these I wish I were nearby bec...It's times like these I wish I were nearby because I'd totally drag you out of the house for coffee :) You are an amazing person and even thought we've never met in person, I can tell you are definitely the kind of girl I'd love to hang with. Though I've been spared depression and anxiety you are working so hard to face, I have also lived a life of often being the odd person in the crowd. I won't lie and pretend that I didn't wish I fit in better, but maybe it's my age but I've learned to be OK with being "the quirky one". Here in Texas I have exactly two friends who I ever "hang out" with. Two of them live in different, far away towns and I'm lucky if I see them once or twice per year. The other lives near but works a lot, so see her about as rarely. I'm sorry you get left out. That is hurtful, no matter how old you are.<br /><br />I don't have a whole lot of sage advice, but I will say, even though it's completely counter to my nature, I've made a bigger effort to make the first move and invite people out for coffee or lunch. I won't lie...people flake out on me all the time, but I try not to take it too personally because I know my friends are busy people too. And I keep asking :)<br /><br />HUGS Amanda. You are more than adequate. In fact, you are pretty awesome :)Alyssa S.http://www.alytopia.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-24208628873075455582013-01-15T10:36:24.303-05:002013-01-15T10:36:24.303-05:00Tears. Prayers. Apologies. Tears. Prayers. Apologies. Quilting Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313144991556838422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-48476151171688323362013-01-15T10:31:08.238-05:002013-01-15T10:31:08.238-05:00I love you <3
EmilyI love you <3<br />EmilyEmily Fletchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-75393126540569850982013-01-09T08:25:02.625-05:002013-01-09T08:25:02.625-05:00Well thanks, you've officially sucked me in to...Well thanks, you've officially sucked me in to reading your story! I'm glad you're back to blogging. And as a side-note, your blog looks awesome. When I'm ready to revamp mine, I'm calling you!!! This is Rachel from MOPS by the way. ;)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17177845442961863307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-71094935993227026742013-01-09T01:16:16.745-05:002013-01-09T01:16:16.745-05:00I. LOVE. IT!I. LOVE. IT!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-22222153424366966112013-01-08T14:07:23.559-05:002013-01-08T14:07:23.559-05:00Hey Mandie! Thanks for visiting my blogaroo! I rea...Hey Mandie! Thanks for visiting my blogaroo! I really love the way that you organized this year recap! Looks like you had a blessed year indeed!<br /><br /><br /><b>♥Janette<br><a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> http://janettelane.blogspot.com</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126728575603283682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-16024761042423369172013-01-08T14:07:18.230-05:002013-01-08T14:07:18.230-05:00Hey Mandie! Thanks for visiting my blogaroo! I rea...Hey Mandie! Thanks for visiting my blogaroo! I really love the way that you organized this year recap! Looks like you had a blessed year indeed!<br /><br /><br /><b>♥Janette<br><a href="http://janettelane.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow"> http://janettelane.blogspot.com</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10126728575603283682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-78585795318122701112013-01-08T12:37:46.739-05:002013-01-08T12:37:46.739-05:00Love all of your pictures! I really like how you d...Love all of your pictures! I really like how you did the month to month collages. Fabulous!Alyssa S.http://www.alytopia.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-38319832244246887042012-10-13T08:01:25.247-04:002012-10-13T08:01:25.247-04:00This post was beautiful!!! Found you from your twe...This post was beautiful!!! Found you from your tweet on this was your favorite post ever & I agree. I loved the opening of being introspective making you see things clearly and a little more intensely! Beautiful!!! Blaze on daughter of the King! Thank you for a beautiful inspiring reminder this morning!<br />Blessings,<br />KijsaMakePaducahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01301723573212665253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-5762029721516707082012-10-13T08:01:00.479-04:002012-10-13T08:01:00.479-04:00This post was beautiful!!! Found you from your twe...This post was beautiful!!! Found you from your tweet on this was your favorite post ever & I agree. I loved the opening of being introspective making you see things clearly and a little more intensely! Beautiful!!! Blaze on daughter of the King! Thank you for a beautiful inspiring reminder this morning!<br />Blessings,<br />KijsaMakePaducahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01301723573212665253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-23869788889059599622012-09-03T19:03:48.965-04:002012-09-03T19:03:48.965-04:00Holy cow - I pinned this looooong ago from a rando...Holy cow - I pinned this looooong ago from a random person, and had no idea it led back to you til todayQuilting Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06313144991556838422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-61132444896088414232012-08-20T14:52:16.433-04:002012-08-20T14:52:16.433-04:00Hershey is great! And the tilt-a-whirl ride is my...Hershey is great! And the tilt-a-whirl ride is my FAV... too bad it makes me sick. Seems like ever since I started driving... sitting in the back seat, boat rides and amusement park rides make me motion sick. Oh, to be a kid again! (Or to be able to pop some dramamine!)<br /><br />Looks like you all had a wonderful time!! :)Devonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284466678871353733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-46290916041163260772012-08-16T13:46:16.058-04:002012-08-16T13:46:16.058-04:00Hey girl!
I'm stopping by from the GFC Blog H...Hey girl!<br /><br />I'm stopping by from the GFC Blog Hop on Tuesday. I was one of the co-hosts. Thank you so much for linking up!<br /><br />Hope you are having an awesome day! :)<br /><br />-Alexis<br />www.livingthewifestyle.comBritni Alexishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552648201939479050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-15674228021230434782012-08-16T09:08:25.786-04:002012-08-16T09:08:25.786-04:00Aww we might be taking our little tot to Hershey i...Aww we might be taking our little tot to Hershey in September. I don't think I've been there since college but they have a really nice toddler area from what I remember.<br /><br />Looks like everyone had a great time!Corinnahttp://abloggingbride.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-38721375786683832502012-08-16T01:52:04.482-04:002012-08-16T01:52:04.482-04:00This is beautiful! I'm new here from the Blog...This is beautiful! I'm new here from the Blog Hop and happy to be following you! I'd love for you to stop by my blog and follow me back :)<br />xo,<br />Laurie @ Gallamore Westwww.gallamorewest.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10736616513032023396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-20197538881983129882012-08-16T01:10:18.490-04:002012-08-16T01:10:18.490-04:00this is a really beautiful post! i try my hardest ...this is a really beautiful post! i try my hardest to appreciate the little things in life too. i've also come to realize that while there's a lot of bad things in the world, life is still beautiful. :)<br /><br /><3, Mimi<br />http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/<br /><a href="http://whatmimiwrites.blogspot.com/2012/08/giveaway-madelaine-chocolate-company.html" rel="nofollow">Win 3 kinds of truffles from The Madelaine Chocolate Company!</a> :)Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016998487501779622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046468726773783143.post-91776783088101246992012-08-15T22:51:12.087-04:002012-08-15T22:51:12.087-04:00It looks like you had a lot of fun. And I totally ...It looks like you had a lot of fun. And I totally forgot about Hersheys! Thanks for sharing :) Britty Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08002239242131285896noreply@blogger.com