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gitz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:20:00 -0000

Skylights was my dream solution, just to feel like I'm outside, but the fact that I'm on the ground floor of a 3 story building kinda puts the kibosh on that one! :-P

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tam — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:54:00 -0000

so what does a friend like me do when i read this post? the whole time im trying to figure out ways to get you outside and under the sun without harming you.

im thinking...skylights and heat lamps at first...ya know...get you acclamated. then when mother nature isnt looking...whip you on out for a quick sit on your patio. throw you quickly back in the condo and promptly call your doc.

i know. not very well thought out or practical.

dang.

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Paige — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:58:00 -0000

Happy Birthday to your brother and sister! I love, love the canvas!

Blessings!

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Robynn's Ravings — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:41:00 -0000

:) Oh Gitz, I just love you.....

I'm so glad my own canvas is on the way and if I win this one I'd be thrilled, too. I could cover my home with your beautiful canvases of heart and spirit.

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Gina — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:34:00 -0000

What a lovely canvas! Thanks for the opportunity.

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Amanda L — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:27:00 -0000

What a beautiful post! The quote you chose for the canvas holds so much truth.

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nursecarter — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:17:00 -0000

oops forgot to leave my name for the above comment... I wouldn't want to win as a guest!!!!!

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Ed — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:16:00 -0000

I'll take the sunshine from your heart over the one in the sky any day.

You are exactly right, it's how we say something that counts a lot more than the words we use.

Kids learn what body language, and facial expressions, mean very quickly.

I think of the old western movies where when the bad guy insults the good guy. The good guy says, "Smile when you say that!"

I think it is the same with dogs. You look for the tail wagging, not the the "Woof!"

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Guest — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:16:00 -0000

First Happy Birthday to your siblings.
Second...What a fab post. As always. I have been needing to have this conversation with my son.
Third...beautiful canvas :)

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Quincy — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:55:00 -0000

Sara, I love the variety of quotes that you find! Martha Washington, that is so cool! The impact of this post again is in perfect timing for my mom and I will send it to her. Thanks so very much for leading by example and letting your faith show steady and often!

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Robin All Things Heart and Hom — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:26:00 -0000

Gitz...love this. You amaze me with your inner peace and wisdom. And always your words bring me back to what's true.
I love Hoody's comment ~ Happy Birthday Hoody and Laura!!!
Love to you Sweetie~

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Lynn — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:02:00 -0000

Hi Sara!

Oh, I LOVE this quote....just love it! Do you have a book of famous quotes or do you search for them? You have found so many perfect ones...this is one of them!

Oh, tone. Hmmmm.....I had a not so great "mommy moment" this morning with Trey. He's 12 and my tone could have been much better! But we do talk about tone and impressions and how we treat others. I always stress to be kind regardless of the situation...to take the high road.

I do agree with your statement that it is okay to feel what you feel, good or bad, but you do have to eventually pull up your bootstraps and hopefully choose joy. I get down about our situation with Trey and get overcome with worry (working on that, yes indeed-y) but ultimately try and choose joy and to live in the moment. Actually, Trey really helps me with that. He is such a happy guy and he has taught me more than anyone I know. I follow his lead and am so proud of his attitude and what he's about. I pray he can hold onto that because I think that will take him far!

Hope you and Mr. Riley are having a great day! Happy Birthday to Hoody and Laura! Take good care and I look forward to reading your blog tomorrow.

:)Lynn (www.likestotalkalot.com) lol

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Debblou — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:52:00 -0000

Love your blog... you are an inspiration to many... keep writing and painting..

thanks for the giveaway... all of your art is so beautiful... thanks

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Coloradolady — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:27:00 -0000

Great quote...just what I needed!

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Carisse — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:25:00 -0000

"...All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of thing shall be well" -- St. Julian of Norwich, anchoress.

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deanna — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 17:18:00 -0000

I've been trying to post a comment all day. ALL DAY I tell you! My internet has been messing up, but I wasn't going to miss an opportunity to try and win one of your fancy canvases! Its beautiful, as is all your others. Hope you've had a wonderful Wednesday!

P.S. Happy Birthday to your siblings!

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Melissa — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:59:00 -0000

Thank you for the gentle reminder. You are an amazing inspiration. I

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Nancygrayce — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:59:00 -0000

Happy Birthday to your siblings! What a beautiful canvass. And yes, I understand the tone.....sometimes it is coming out of my mouth! I have a certain situation I need to talk to my adult son about and I'm going to try not to get the tone! So thanks!

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Catrina — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:24:00 -0000

This would match the colors in my room perfectly. And what a great message to wake up to each day! Thanks for another great giveaway! :-D

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Heather — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:51:00 -0000

We could all stand to learn something from you! Thank you for being so transparent and even with your circumstances you so look at the bright side (things you can do). I am so grateful for your gift. This is such a great canvas thanks for the opportunity.

Heather in IN

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Michelle Tessman — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:45:00 -0000

Oh My!!! It is a small world!! Two of our three kiddos are together in school....My Kate and their Gavin (their youngest) and My Kylee and their Nolan (their middle boy) They are really great people and I am very motivated by their faith. Sara is BFF's with my first cousin Susie Faga-Sigwarth. I fell in love with your sis the first time I ever met her! She is an amazing person! Last summer when she started her blog we found out that both of our girls had heart problems and they both needed to have heart surgery to fix it....Sara's blog provided me with renewed faith and strength with our situation....Not to mention her nice messages she left for the girls on their carepage. Kylee (10) fell in love with her blog as well and for the first time in her young life I think she really realized what it was like to lean on God.....and how much we trusted in the Lord to give us the strength to through the rough patchs and look forward to a bright future! If I see Jenny I will pass along a hug from you!! Thanks for contacting me Patience!! Take care....
Warmest Regards....
Michelle Tessman :)

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Mary @ Giving Up On Perfect — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 13:58:00 -0000

Sara, thank you for sharing your heart so fully and so often with us. I know that I'm a better person for it and a more faithful follower for it - and I have a feeling I'm not the only one!

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Jennifer — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:45:00 -0000

I love your positive attitude. You are a true inspiration.

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Jess :) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:40:00 -0000

Happy Birthday, Laura and "Hoody"...hope you BOTH have a fabulous day!!

Oh, I deal with "tone" issues ALLLLLLLLL of the time being a teacher. Yikes! Don't even think I'll get into that one today!

However, sweeet Sara...I put some pics up of Jorgen if you'd like to hop over to my blog and take a peek!! I thought of you right away and gave him TONS of extra squeezes and kisses this past weekend...with you in mind!!

Love ya

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Bri Schaaf — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:31:00 -0000

What a wonderful Post.
We have been learning this lesson at our home over the past few months. I recently learned that because of my reaction to news that my husband was going to be laid off, A friend sought God and the saving grace of Jesus because he learned by my example. What a blessing it is to know that God used me as a tool for his kingdom building. Have a blessed day!

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