tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012421380817438043.post4358472628400518372..comments2023-05-05T05:48:37.007-05:00Comments on Thoughts from the Well: She Reflects :: On the ProposalKristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10669681091238807526noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012421380817438043.post-40171444556907861502011-08-01T14:47:50.933-05:002011-08-01T14:47:50.933-05:00Oh, beautiful friend. I am so in the place of wait...Oh, beautiful friend. I am so in the place of wait. Of go deeper. You asked me about what things have been like since I went last year. Well, honestly...it's been what you have said here. Digging deeper. And I know i still have SO much deeper to go.<br /><br />He was showing me the other day a plant of mine that is flourishing and finally producing beautiful flowers. But it could not do that until it's roots were well established. My roots...they still need establishing. And I am having to learn to treasure where I am now. <br /><br />My heart ACHED for you as I read of you crying. I wanted to wrap my arms around you and hug you and let you cry on my shoulder! Cause I am not there yet either! I have NO platform. But I have Him. :) And I have those sweet moments I have tucked away just like you have tucked away.<br /><br />Praying for you as He continues to love all over you! So thankful for His protection. And so glad you got to go to the conference. <br /><br />Hugs to you,<br />Your longwinded bloggy friend, KKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534550649815409116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012421380817438043.post-62155482432762922262011-07-28T20:56:27.435-05:002011-07-28T20:56:27.435-05:00hello my new Logos Twitter friend! Your writing i...hello my new Logos Twitter friend! Your writing is beautiful and wonderful. we have so much in common...homeschooling my 7th grader for the first time, 3rd grader in public school. I am confident that God is going to use you in a mighty way? I am so excited about our new friendship!Kelli Williams Wommackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01549825413540491438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012421380817438043.post-78294383853518181762011-07-28T09:41:48.964-05:002011-07-28T09:41:48.964-05:00I think you are one of the smartest, coolest, and ...I think you are one of the smartest, coolest, and most beautifully articulate women I know. And you are already pouring out all sorts of wisdom and inspiration into the women that God has placed in your life....including me. I know that one day He will widen that circle through publication. Love you!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04484799115809224978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012421380817438043.post-42902866937829915362011-07-28T09:19:28.193-05:002011-07-28T09:19:28.193-05:00Beautiful, honest post Krista. Renee Swope's ...Beautiful, honest post Krista. Renee Swope's quote stuck with me too. His timing is perfect and He is doing so much behind the scenes work in all of us. His perception of success is so different than our definition of success. Thank you for sharing your journey!Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08759685086052787602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4012421380817438043.post-42229206712295271102011-07-28T07:18:33.052-05:002011-07-28T07:18:33.052-05:00Hey there!
Fellow SS graduate here, who also homes...Hey there!<br />Fellow SS graduate here, who also homeschools. <br /><br />A couple years ago, I knew that I knew that I knew that I was ready to go further -- with writing and speaking. I also knew that my family wasn't ready to take that step with me. I, too, homeschool (only one at home now). My oldest son is a senior this year, looking ahead to college. My youngest is a confident first grader in public school.<br /><br />The past couple years, my prayer has been "God, prepare my family for this journey. I KNOW it's not mine alone and I can't do it without them. Help me. Help us prepare for the next step." I wanted to go to SS two years ago. God said not yet. I wanted to start speaking and writing. God said not yet -- though I did start the blog. He seems okay with that.<br /><br />Now, God says I can go. I'm just tip-toeing into the water, but the doors that held tight for so long are creaking open. My kids are excited for me (the boys, 17 and 14, even evaluated every outfit I picked out for the conference and gave thumbs up or down.) A couple days before the conference, as I practiced my speeches, my 14 year old said, "Aren't you glad we're your family? (I am.) Because without us, you wouldn't have anything to talk about!" My kids see my "career" as launched. They carry business cards -- not sure who they'll give them to.<br /><br />Rest and wait for that day. This is a tremendous journey -- meant to be shared with your family. NOT taken in spite of them. The JOY is just around the corner. <br /><br />God bless!<br />Karen Dawkins<br />http://karendawkins.blogspot.comKaren Dawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152492454336177536noreply@blogger.com