What was your life like before Riley came into it? I know he keeps you company and you wouldn't know what to do without that adorable pooch. Have to admit, he is pretty darn cute :)
i love how you answered this. my situation is very different than yours, but you captured my heart so well.
i'm going through a really hard time, and those few who know about it sometimes feel badly for telling me what's going wrong in their lives. because they feel it "pales in comparison". and i haven't known how to sum up my heart in an answer.
you just did that for me. thank you, fritz-friend.
::
okay, my question(s) for you: what's the best book you read recently? why'd you like it?
Sara, My husband and I tried for a year to get pregnant with our first child. A year isn't a long time overall...but it is a long time when you're taking your temp every day and all the other things that come with trying to make something happen. It was frustrating. I had one friend that got pregnant near the end of that year and I was so hurt when I found out from someone else instead of her. She didn't want to tell me because she didn't want to make me feel bad - thinking I'd be upset with her joy. I was stunned. I would never be upset with her joy! And it hurt me that she didn't trust me to be happy for her so she didn't tell me. I was happy for her! Did I still want to be pregnant myself? Yes...but that did not take away my joy for her. Two different things.
Long story...my point being I totally get what you're saying. And I think you're amazing for it. Maybe I can even think I'm amazing too.
I have a question....who is your favorite Super Hero?
Southern Gal
· 10 months ago
Do you like to read? What's your favorite book. Or if you don't care much for reading, what is your favorite pastime?
Donna
· 10 months ago
Would you consider getting another puppy? Do you ever have Mass said at home?
Laura W.
· 10 months ago
I don't usually win anything, but I like trying. Your canvas creations are great!
What is your favorite book in the Bible?
Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Laura W. (N. Georgia)
house on ranchero
· 10 months ago
Do you have foods that you are allergic to or bother you? I'm thinking of Thursday night when I get to be the snack provider and leader of the group. Did I tell you that I like to be in charge??? We will have fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Robin Rane' All Things Heart a
· 10 months ago
Love this! I suspected this is how you felt. Why? Because I'm getting to know you and your heart is beautiful, clear and unselfish... You know I have lots of questions for you...but this one I've been thinking about often...how are your sweet parents? Love you and just have to say...I'm grinning still as a result of today's Riley picture!!! His eyes are so wide and expressive...Smooch to Riley!(If you had a smooch emotion, you know I would use it every day!!!)
You are such a sweet person and are blessed beyond measure with great friends. My question for you is ..if you could have one wish besides being healed what would it be?
Kaycee
· 10 months ago
The eternal question..... Chocolate or Vanilla? :)
I just recently found your blog, and I just want to say that you are inspiring. You're on my google reader now and I look forward to your posts!
Jess :)
· 10 months ago
Sara,
WOW!! What an amazing response! I loved it! :) I so wish there was some way for you to be able to go on the MckCruise 2010. If there was anyway...I would do my VERY best to make it happen!
That being said, if...you were given the opportunity and were healed...where would be the first place you would like to travel to and why?!? :)
I hope you have a marvelous day and we'll talk soon!!
OK, that is kind of weird because another "Heidi" just posted the same question I was going to ask...if you could travel anywhere, where would it be??
I know you are thankful for Susie everyday, but I am sure she is more thankful for you than you will ever know too...as we all are! I love that Susie's kids know you so well and are able to share things with you. You are one of the best "cheerleaders" I know, so I bet they just love sharing all their good news with you!!
Carisse
· 10 months ago
Do you ever read works by Julian of Norwich, the anchoress?
Truly, this is the beauty of your love, its completely unselfish and unconditional :) You keep me in check constantly, because I was not surrounded by this growing up and I have to work so hard at reframing things at times.
My question? I'm letting Nolan do the honors and he would like to know if Riley has a middle name? :-D, if not JAMES is a good one he wanted you to know :)
Guest
· 10 months ago
I read your life statements and they are great! This post is great, too. My question ... What is your favorite bible verse?
What is your favorite kind of breakfast cereal? :)
Ashley Beth
· 10 months ago
I LOVE this canvas :) And another inspiring post- you always have a way of making me think about the deeper things in life. Thank you!
And for my question- What kind of music do you listen to??
Ashley McFarland
· 10 months ago
If you wont he lottery, what kind of car would you buy? I would buy a Cadillac Escalade (just went to the car show last week and decided that was my car of choice!) Love the canvas and the message you write about on your blog - it's very true!
Mary @ Giving Up On Perfect
· 10 months ago
Great answer - it's so cool to hear how you get to be part of your friends' lives. I am going to take a note from your post, because I have so often been guilty of trying to one-up people with misery. I know it's ridiculous (because who really wants to win that contest??), but sometimes can't stop.
My question for you is how do you do church? I apologize if you've talked about it before, but I'm wondering if you listen to sermons online, watch them on TV or what you do??
When you are able to get out of the house, what is the 1 thing you like to do most outside of your 4 walls?
Lesley
· 10 months ago
You are the best story teller I have ever read. You are simply an amazing person. You have a way of capturing the spirit of life and writing it down in a way that touches my soul down to the core.
My question for you is, and you may have answered it before, do you make these canvases? If so or if no, can they be purchased?
Lauratina
· 10 months ago
Sara, as always, very well-said! God has graced you have the most amazing gift in the way of capturing in words the true essence of feelings! Beautiful!
My question to you is....who is your favorite saint and why?
Blessings to you, dear-heart!
Lauratina
· 10 months ago
Sara, once again, well-said! God has graced you with the incredible gift of articulating depth of feeling with amazing clarity. Brilliant!
My question to you is.....who is your favorite saint and why?
Blessings to you, dear-heart!
Beth Ann
· 10 months ago
What an amazing post from an amazing woman. Thank you so much. Okay I will ask a question...what is your favorite book of all time? One that you would/have read over and over?
nursecarter
· 10 months ago
I recently found your blog and I find it amazing and so inspiring. Thank you for sharing and putting yourself out there. I love the canvas painting. My question is: Do you sell them? ( the canvas's):)
Neas Nuttiness
· 10 months ago
Oh - I just love this canvas...do my question is..."if I don't win this one, will you sell me one?
Really and truly here is my question... I your were able to keep up the orders, would you consider starting a home business? You could sell your canvases in a Etsy shop, and I know that people would buy your t-shirts (shhhhhhhhhst)!
not a question, I just want to comment on what you wrote. The day I was delivering my son, we were int he hospitla room filled with family. Someone asked my brother about his job (he is a teacher and was being laid off). I remember him starting to answer and then stopping and saying something like "well, compared to this (meaning me and the death of his nephew) it is no big deal." I remember telling him to please continue, that day to day stuff helped keep my mind off of what was going on in that moment. It was true. It was nice getting lost in other's lives. Even for a moment.
I just recently found your blog and wanted to say it is very inspirational...My question for you...How do you stay so grounded? I would love to know how to wake up and not feel like it is another day for attack...Just want to wake up and it be a great day from start to finish.
OK, so I read this for the second time and it made me cry AGAIN - I really am the luckiest person alive - I don't deserve a friend like you! I just want you to know that no matter how much time has passed since you've been able to go out with us - I still think about you EVERY time I'm out and I often think - "Dang, I wish Sara were here so I could give her 'a look' and then we'd know what each other was thinking." There's no one else that I can do that with - I do miss going out with you, but I too am thankful that I can still share things with you - thanks for appreciating ALL of my stories. Love ya lots! Oh and my question... Will you please tell me if you get to the point where it's too much for you to listen to my joys and complaints??? Seriously.
Mandy
· 9 months ago
Me! Pick me!!
I love your outlook on your situation! I SO want the next BIG MckGet-together in YOUR town so I can come see YOU next!! :-D
I love your blog! I have only been reading about a month, but your courage amazes me. Your absolutely wonderful outlook on life despite your circumstances uplifts me every day. I have a really great friend who was diagnosed with MS while we were in college, and I always admired her determination. You must be kindred spirits!
My question is a wee bit silly... How do you let your dog out to potty?! I have my own lovely canine pal, so that's been a question of mine since I stumbled onto your blog. :)
wow, you inspire me! wish my answer was like yours. i DO get a bit irritated when others complain about things i am dying to do. i need to read back through your life statements. i did a blog post awhile back with all questions, it was fun. so let me think...
Love your blog and your outlook on life! My question is does Riley liked to be groomed? He's such a handsome pooch!
Guest
· 9 months ago
Wow Gitz. I'm speechless. And if you knew me, you'd REALLY know how odd that is.
These words from your story: "It's hard for people to understand that just because I'm not complaining, it doesn't mean I'm getting better. It's just that when you ask me how I am, I'm more likely to tell you how I am despite my disease, not because of it. I am more than that. I'm more than a sick person. I'm a person who is sick... and as I often tell my mother, my body is brutal but I'm ok." are the most succinct and articulate descriptions of living with disease that I have ever read.
I have battled something for ten years that they are, hopefully, closing in on. It is NOT as limiting as yours and my heart just goes out to you. However, you say it all when, in your loving and generous way, you describe your compassion for your friends with a paper cut...because they hurt. One does not diminish the other.
THANK YOU for your honesty and profound ability to share your story and your heart. I am privileged to meet you. I appreciate you coming by and signing up to follow, though the follow pic didn't come through. I know Blogger's been having some really crazy things going on the last few days.
I will be following YOU as well because it will be a blessing to me to do so.
peggi
· 9 months ago
Why do you hate your pics? You are so pretty. Love the painting.
nursecarter so many of us have asked this question! She doesn't sell them, but I think she could make a fortune, don't you? ;) An auction would even be fun.
Remind me how to find you on FB? I'm afraid I caved and found myself assimilated just a few hours ago. EEEK. Off to Distribution of Ashes now - back tonight!
HUGS
Ed
· 9 months ago
If Riley could speak what do you think is the first thing he would say to you.
Beautiful print! My question for you is, what scares you the most about your illness? I know it's personal and you may have already answered it, but I am new here and amazed by your strength!
What is your favorite Crayola color in the 8 pack box???? Mine is red...
debbebennett at yahoo dot com
Marla Taviano
· 9 months ago
Well. Then I'm going to tell you that today was physically one of the most painful of my life. I have a headache that is so bad it's scaring me. And forcing me to trust God completely, because nothing is taking it away.
I'm not sure what to ask you, because I'm fairly new to your blog and want to read up on you :) more.
I like you very, very much. Very much.
So, my question is, Could you just pick me to win that canvas, please? Because if I could decorate my house with nothing but words and canvas, I would.
(I love love love the canvas by the way - that is an absolutely lovely quote!)
Amanda
· 9 months ago
Thank you for this perspective. I tell myself that I am not "addicted" to blogs...I read them because the people who write them teach me things :o)
So...today was/is Ash Wednesday. Did someone come give you ashes? Did you miss being out in public with ashes on your forehead and having people tell you you "have a little something on your forehead" (even though they KNOW what it is?!)?
Have I told you I LOVE Hump Day Giveaway (and love that it made me a regular reader of your "blog"...you are a TON of fun :o) )
here is an honest question...how do you support yourself financially? Do you have good medical insurance? I worry about these things--you are such an amazing spirit and I am blessed daily by your blog. You have given me so much food for thought. God bless you.
Hi Sara, Love this post. As someone with chronic illness, I completely relate to EVERYTHING you shared! I live vicariously through my friends and family, too, when I am unable to get out. Kudos to you, friend, for being who you are. Wish I lived closer to you so that we could "revel" together!! Blessings, cjw
barryb4384
· 9 months ago
Sara...amazing stuff as always and as a growing counselor, you say so many things I wish I could teach to all of my students. I guess my question would have to be....have you ever considered writing a book? Take care!
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i'm going through a really hard time, and those few who know about it sometimes feel badly for telling me what's going wrong in their lives. because they feel it "pales in comparison". and i haven't known how to sum up my heart in an answer.
you just did that for me. thank you, fritz-friend.
::
okay, my question(s) for you: what's the best book you read recently? why'd you like it?
::
PS - you said "hump day"! hee hee!
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My husband and I tried for a year to get pregnant with our first child. A year isn't a long time overall...but it is a long time when you're taking your temp every day and all the other things that come with trying to make something happen. It was frustrating. I had one friend that got pregnant near the end of that year and I was so hurt when I found out from someone else instead of her. She didn't want to tell me because she didn't want to make me feel bad - thinking I'd be upset with her joy. I was stunned. I would never be upset with her joy! And it hurt me that she didn't trust me to be happy for her so she didn't tell me. I was happy for her! Did I still want to be pregnant myself? Yes...but that did not take away my joy for her. Two different things.
Long story...my point being I totally get what you're saying. And I think you're amazing for it. Maybe I can even think I'm amazing too.
I have a question....who is your favorite Super Hero?
What is your favorite book in the Bible?
Thanks for sharing your life with us.
Laura W. (N. Georgia)
You know I have lots of questions for you...but this one I've been thinking about often...how are your sweet parents?
Love you and just have to say...I'm grinning still as a result of today's Riley picture!!! His eyes are so wide and expressive...Smooch to Riley!(If you had a smooch emotion, you know I would use it every day!!!)
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I just recently found your blog, and I just want to say that you are inspiring. You're on my google reader now and I look forward to your posts!
WOW!! What an amazing response! I loved it! :) I so wish there was some way for you to be able to go on the MckCruise 2010. If there was anyway...I would do my VERY best to make it happen!
That being said, if...you were given the opportunity and were healed...where would be the first place you would like to travel to and why?!? :)
I hope you have a marvelous day and we'll talk soon!!
Love,
Jess :)
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I know you are thankful for Susie everyday, but I am sure she is more thankful for you than you will ever know too...as we all are! I love that Susie's kids know you so well and are able to share things with you. You are one of the best "cheerleaders" I know, so I bet they just love sharing all their good news with you!!
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My question? I'm letting Nolan do the honors and he would like to know if Riley has a middle name? :-D, if not JAMES is a good one he wanted you to know :)
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what's your favorite ice cream??? ;)
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And for my question- What kind of music do you listen to??
My question for you is how do you do church? I apologize if you've talked about it before, but I'm wondering if you listen to sermons online, watch them on TV or what you do??
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My question for you is, and you may have answered it before, do you make these canvases? If so or if no, can they be purchased?
My question to you is....who is your favorite saint and why?
Blessings to you, dear-heart!
My question to you is.....who is your favorite saint and why?
Blessings to you, dear-heart!
Okay I will ask a question...what is your favorite book of all time? One that you would/have read over and over?
Really and truly here is my question...
I your were able to keep up the orders, would you consider starting a home business?
You could sell your canvases in a Etsy shop, and I know that people would buy your t-shirts (shhhhhhhhhst)!
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I love your outlook on your situation! I SO want the next BIG MckGet-together in YOUR town so I can come see YOU next!! :-D
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My question is a wee bit silly... How do you let your dog out to potty?! I have my own lovely canine pal, so that's been a question of mine since I stumbled onto your blog. :)
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These words from your story: "It's hard for people to understand that just because I'm not complaining, it doesn't mean I'm getting better. It's just that when you ask me how I am, I'm more likely to tell you how I am despite my disease, not because of it. I am more than that. I'm more than a sick person. I'm a person who is sick... and as I often tell my mother, my body is brutal but I'm ok." are the most succinct and articulate descriptions of living with disease that I have ever read.
I have battled something for ten years that they are, hopefully, closing in on. It is NOT as limiting as yours and my heart just goes out to you. However, you say it all when, in your loving and generous way, you describe your compassion for your friends with a paper cut...because they hurt. One does not diminish the other.
THANK YOU for your honesty and profound ability to share your story and your heart. I am privileged to meet you. I appreciate you coming by and signing up to follow, though the follow pic didn't come through. I know Blogger's been having some really crazy things going on the last few days.
I will be following YOU as well because it will be a blessing to me to do so.
Your work is absolutely fabulous!!! 8-)
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I'm not sure what to ask you, because I'm fairly new to your blog and want to read up on you :) more.
I like you very, very much. Very much.
So, my question is, Could you just pick me to win that canvas, please? Because if I could decorate my house with nothing but words and canvas, I would.
Hugs, girl!
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Your work is absolutely amazing! :)
(I love love love the canvas by the way - that is an absolutely lovely quote!)
So...today was/is Ash Wednesday. Did someone come give you ashes? Did you miss being out in public with ashes on your forehead and having people tell you you "have a little something on your forehead" (even though they KNOW what it is?!)?
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But, I have one for Riley...does he eat treats...as in dog treats? Or just cheerios and carrots? ;)
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Love this post. As someone with chronic illness, I completely relate to EVERYTHING you shared! I live vicariously through my friends and family, too, when I am unable to get out. Kudos to you, friend, for being who you are. Wish I lived closer to you so that we could "revel" together!!
Blessings,
cjw
you are an inspration, Gitz.