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evan shaw blackerby — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 15:09:00 -0000

that's a great tshirt idea! stumbled on your blog. really like it. I need that mental shhhhhht all the time. Thx.

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Robin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 22:20:00 -0000

Wow! I am inspired & can only tell you what a blessing your are! I found your web site yesterday for the first time and loved reading about the dog whisper - it took me a while to find you again this evening but I wanted to share that story with my husband. You have been in thoughts all day & now you will be in prayers tonight! We are in the process of adopting a little boy & I would love to add your web site to my blog!! Thank you!! Robin

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gitz — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:46:00 -0000

You people crack.me.up. I was kidding about the t-shirt thing, but I've had two friends email me now to see if I need to find a screen printer. :)

You all make life so much fun!

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Anita J. — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:35:00 -0000

I love it! I'll buy one. Will it have a pic of you and Riley?

Seriously, this was a great blog. I will be thinking of the mental "Shhht" for days, at least. I have heard of taking thoughts captive, but a mental "Shhht"? That is genius, Sara.

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Jeankfl — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:37:00 -0000

I realized, while reading, that I do this too! I'm also disabled, and people always talk about how positive I am.. and I just this minute figured it out! He will always be there.. He will always be in control, He will always love me 100%, He will always know what I need, and give it to me! Thanks..
I'd love a T shirt with that on it, too!

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Michelle — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 22:23:00 -0000

I'll take one!!!

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Ed — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:43:00 -0000

If your "Shhht Happens" t-shirt, or canvas, has Riley on it they will sell like hot cakes.

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ISO (In search of) — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:30:00 -0000

Great post as always. And yes! I would buy one! (but you'd need to put that dog whisperer's name on the back of the shirt so I didn't have to keep explainin' things).

Thanks for always being so positive--it really ministers to my heart.

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gritandglory.com — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:21:00 -0000

you amaze me. and i don't say that lightly.

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Neas Nuttiness — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:54:00 -0000

Hi Sara - I got my canvas in the mail today. Thank you, thank you, thank you. It really made my day!

I need you to come an shhht me!

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Sharleen — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:22:00 -0000

I'd buy a t-shirt! I totally get it and I love the way you expressed it. I do the mental shhht, but sometimes not as quick as I should. Thanks for the reminder.

P.S. I got my "Choose Joy" canvas in the mail today that I won. I love it! Thank you!!!

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Coloradolady — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:50:00 -0000

Great post today....once again....today I needed that. I think I would take a t-shirt or two....Have a great day!

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Jess to the Lo — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 12:46:00 -0000

This is such a great post! I believe we all have to do this to some form or another, don't dwell on the bad and see the positives. I feel if we want a healthy self-image we need to do this. Thank you for the reminder.

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Debra — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:08:00 -0000

Now that post will preach! I get that. Been there. Do that. It's the verse that says "Take every thought captive." What an awesome example you are.

P.S. When is there going to be a picture of you?

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Vicky — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:39:00 -0000

Wow, you can do that all in your head? I would so require the rubber band around my wrist to "snap" me back to reality. Or a t-shirt. Brilliant!

Your analogies really help keep me grounded and give me such a new perspective. Thanks for the lesson! Would you look at the face on Riley! You so got that one right!

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photoqueen — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:39:00 -0000

The t-shirt idea is hilarious!

Turning a willful decision into an automatic response - that's the key, isn't it? I like the way you brought that into focus - I needed to hear that. I already have many automatic responses, but in the areas I struggle, that's the place I need to get to. I need more "shhht"! :)

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Jan Connair — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:30:00 -0000

Great explanation! I think my husband is like "the wife whisperer." I am the one who goes off he deep end, always imagining the illogical and disastrous turns the future is sure (in my mind) to take. He is the one who has the "shhht" effect on me, snapping me back into the realization that things are really okay. No matter how they turn out.

But I wouldn't say no to a t-shirt. You'd have to package them with an explanation, but I'll bet they'd sell like hotcakes once people understood what they mean, lol.

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Anonymous — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0000

I've been following your blog for a few months and I want to leave a comment today. I loved your writing today, my husband has ankylosing spondylitis too. Funny how you learn very fast to say and spell those words!!! It's hard to stop the negative thoughts and maybe the shht idea will help! THANKS FOR THE INSPIRATION!

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The House on Ranchero — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 08:42:00 -0000

I'd love one....I think Riley would need a matching one in doggy size!!!

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Sheryl — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:35:00 -0000

Dealing with chronic illness is difficult! I'd have to say in the beginning I did keep begging to God to make it better. I did have many pity parties. Now though I hope I am at the same place you are - acceptance. God is control and HE makes no mistakes. (please know that I am not comparing our illnesses)

AND that tshirt is MINE!!

Thanks for the great words today.

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robinrane — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:37:00 -0000

Today, at this exact moment, I needed to hear that. This sounds stupid but I'm in perimenapause and some weeks without warning my hormones just misfire...I am fine one day and the next ready to drink the "kool-aid" and end it all. In my mind, I know it's hormonal, but it's a battle. Sometimes for days. Nothing like where you are for the love of pete...

God's taking care of me...I just show up.
Thank you Sweet girl ~ Love love love~
ps...I'd soooo buy a shirt or 7.

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AuBien — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 04:44:00 -0000

Love it. And I WOULD wear a Shhhht Happens Tee! And Denise's canvas idea is great too. I wouldn't be surprised if Cesear would like the idea too!

I wish I had words to tell you how you inspire me! Thank you for sharing your amazing gift of expression. Thank you so much for what I am learning from your story.

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Denise — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:22:00 -0000

oops! I mean canvas!

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Denise — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 03:22:00 -0000

oh for sure I'd like a shirt that says "shht happens" ... or maybe a tile : )