Just so ya know, it's hard to think of a question when put on the spot :-). So, How important is it to you to set achievable goals? What steps do you take to ensure you don't lose sight of them?
Theresa
· 3 months ago
I am curious how you decided on the sizes of the canvas' that you paint? Do you get them already stretched or so you stretch them yourself?
There are my questions. I love your art!
I pray for you. I am kind of exhausted too but not in the same long lasting way.
Iris H.
· 3 months ago
Praying you heal quickly. How long have you been painting canvases?
Tiffany Leary
· 3 months ago
I am praying for YOU!
Where do you find all of your inspiration, thought provoking, guiding quotes?
Kristy
· 3 months ago
I'm glad that you are able to post some now. What's your favorite comfort food?
You wouldn't believe how stinkin excited this post made me! Its such a coincidence, I was just thinking of HDG yesterday :) And what I love is that HDG reminds me of how much I miss you here. I still am bummed you have to experience symptoms and be se exhausted, coma sleep alone sounds exhausting. Hugs to you!
Question? What are the lessons buried in the midst of steroid reduction? ;)
Marla Taviano
· 3 months ago
Will you please talk about all the words on your wall again? And take more pictures? And just talk about all the words?
I already have a stunning canvas and promise to give this one away if I WIN!
Amanda Fogarty
· 3 months ago
I would be amazingly honored/thrilled/jubilant even to win a piece of your art!
hmmmm... question, question.....
I am a BIG-TIME believer in God working all things together in our lives for GOOD, even when it totally doesn't seem it at the time.
my question is: what are the positives of your medical struggles? would you give it all up for "normal" health, if you then also wouldn't have the lessons learned throught it?
can't wait to hear about the giveaway, and I can't wait to read future posts! :-D
SusanD
· 3 months ago
It is wonderful to see your post today! I'm hoping that my order is among those yet to be completed cause the last canvas you did for me was a gift. I'd love to have one for myself. :)
So my question has to do with today's giveaway canvas: What everyday moment do you savor that keeps you pressing on?
So glad that you are feeling a little better. My random question is, How is the little mascot handling you being really sick?
Love from WI,
Kate
Erin Stark
· 3 months ago
I am so glad that you are feeling up to a giveaway! How exciting!! :)
Question: Do you have any more fonts on the pea website? I have already used your handwriting in a few of my digital scrapbooks, and I love them!
Leslie
· 3 months ago
I love your canvases and can't wait for you to be able to get well enough to paint more. In the meantime... I would love to win this one!!
My ???: If you were completely well for one whole day (24 hours), with no sickness, pain, or disability....what would you do, how would you spend that day?
Theda Hilliard Overby
· 3 months ago
I would love to have a canvas!! But, not as much as I would love for you to feel better. My Question is: What do you find joy in, no matter what, without fail?
Shannon Hayward
· 3 months ago
Okay buddy, I have to admit I was thrilled to see you post, even more geeked that a canvas could be in the future (you'll get a "real" order from me when you're up and attem again). Marla, if you win, I'd gladly be your gift recipient :)
My question: If you could have just one day (yep, a full 24 hours) of not having pain, steroid weight, amazing hair, and full range of motion, what would you do with your sweet self? How would you spend your day? Where would you go and what would you experience? Who would you take? (I wanted to give lots of questions related to my topic questions, making it easier to develop for blogging)
Love you lots. Thank you for mentioning that you were so tired your arms couldn't be lifted(I'll lift mine to the heavens for you)...and thank Suzie and Tyler for a most fitting conversation on exhaustion.
Mary
· 3 months ago
I was just thinking about you. I'm sorry this process has been so difficult, but you continue to amaze me with your generous and indomitable spirit. Sending lots of love and prayers your way, Sara. Your list of things to do got me thinking..
Question: Do you have a favorite book that you go back to again and again?
Sara - I think that this might just be my favorite of all your canvases! I do try to savor the little everyday moments...when you add them all up, you see just how extraordinary life is.
Hmmmmm - a question to ask you...have you ever discussed with your doctors, the possibility of improvement of some of your "symptoms" , if you moved to one of the "less allergic" (for lack of a better phrase) states - like Arizona?
As always - send virtual hugs - and lots or prayers!
Celita
· 3 months ago
Oh, I would very, very, very much like to win one of your beautiful works of art. if I could win every one, I would scatter them throughout my home (when it is finished) as little tidbits of encouragement and happy reminders. I love them.
my question stems from the fact that I am personally taking Philippians 4:8-9 and focusing on each word for each different time I go on Facebook. So, today is think on these things: whatever is TRUE... so, my question is, "what is positively (literal positive sense not negative and not referring to absolutely) TRUE in or about your life?" I hope I win! Hugs...
Jenni
· 3 months ago
I've been praying for you for some time so I will continue.
Question: Have anyone ever picked their nose RIGHT in front of you while you were chatting with them? If so... did you pretend like it didn't happen or make a comment?
I have taken steroids before for severe allergies, I felt like a million bucks on them...the dr. now won't give them to me and I know I need them to get over what I have quicker...How do you feel about that...should one avoid steroids for just simple things....or no.
You may have already explained this, but I think I may have missed it. Does Cushings go away, and if so, does that mean there is a light at the end of the tunnel that you will eventually feel better (how you were before the Cushings hit)? I've been praying and hoping for this!
I would have to ask... How do you stay so positive thru it all? I don't know if I would be strong enough...
You are such an inspiration when I sit here worried about an ache...I remember you!
Ashley Baker
· 3 months ago
You are an inspiration! Thanks for the giveaway today :)
Guest
· 3 months ago
I love all of your canvases and was excited to see a HDG come up in my reader this morning! My random question is very random. What hair product(s) do you use? Having curly hair, too, I'm always on the lookout for something new to try. :)
Dani
· 3 months ago
I've been praying for you and so appreciating your updates. Thanks again for reminding us all to enjoy our little moments and relish what we have... :) God bless from California!
I looking forward to the day when I can read about your crossing off the nine other items on your list.
Have you been able to follow the Northern Iowa Pathers football team this year. They are looking good with only a one point loss to Iowa.
Hail our Panthers, we are ever loyal, Showing strength and unity. GO CATS! As you rise, we firmly stand behind you, Urge you on to victory. Rah! Rah! Rah! As you lead us on to fame and honor, Fight! Fight! Fight! will be our cry. So give us a yell, HO!!! The Purple and the Gold, Victory for UNI!
When Riley is glued to you and you tell him to move, does he do it or do what my do - pretend they don't hear so they don't have to move?
Mickie
· 3 months ago
I would like to know...what is your favorite poem and why? You are such a good writer, I am certain that you have a favorite..... Keep well and I am praying for you! Mickie and the poodles
Kaycee
· 3 months ago
Yay for HDG!!! I have missed them! :)
My random question - What was your all time favorite book when you were a kid? (I still have a dog-eared copy of mine in my closet, I just can't ever seem to donate it... do you have one like that?)
Kaycee
· 3 months ago
(ignore this, I am replying to my own comment because I forgot to put in my email to follow replies!)
Molly
· 3 months ago
Hi Sara! I sure hope you feel stronger soon and that you get to cross all ten of those things off your list! I pray for you enjoy reading your blog.
My question is: What little everyday moments do YOU savor?
Jesslyn42
· 3 months ago
Hey sweet girl!! It was so nice to see a post from you!! :) Not to mention...your ABSOLUTELY AWESOME canvas!! :)
If you could meet any musical person...who would it be?!?
I actually have LOTS of questions for you, but I don't want to overwhelm you, so I'll just leave it at that for now.
Sending you TONS of HUGS and LOTS of LOVE!!!
Kimberly
· 3 months ago
How did you train Riley to use a little box?
Kimberly
· 3 months ago
litter, litter box! ha!
Heidi L.
· 3 months ago
So happy to hear from you today. We are sitting in a hotel in Chicago after a LONG day of house hunting with some serious sticker shock!!! Savoring the little every day moments (and not the materialistic stuff in a house) was such a great thing for me to hear before I head to bed. So timely and such good advice for me to hear from a good friend today!!
For my question: If you could sit and have dinner with any person (famous or otherwise) who would it be?
Big hugs to you and the pup!!
Aubien
· 3 months ago
Sara...gal, you are something else! My question...did you have a favorite book as a child? Do you still love it now? Hang in there gal...praying for you.
Mike L.
· 3 months ago
Heidi's question for you was lame. I want to know: If you could pick 3 food items to eat whenever wanted (without considering calories, nutrition, fat content, etc.) what would they be? This is of course exluding all the wonderful Kraft products like mac n' cheese, and oreos...because those go without saying.
Carisse
· 3 months ago
Which saint's life most helps you?
Robynn's Ravings
· 3 months ago
Your canvasses are precious to me. I say sleep even if it's coma-like. Your body is recovering and maybe it's trying to do some healing. Question, hmmmmm
What's your favorite thing to wear? Or is favorite based on most comfortable?
What a neat reminder....it's the little things =) Thanks for having the giveaway!
Guest
· 2 months ago
Hmm how about what your favorite flowers are? Or, this is random, favorite memory of a grandparent?
Robin~All Things Heart and Hom
· 2 months ago
Love you and still praying ... Have you always had handwriting like you do? It's just so darn adorable and I wondered if it started like in middle or high school? I just love your letters :)
I only found this page a few days ago and have been, well, what's the word? I certainly can't say I've been "enjoying" reading of your health challenges. I have been enjoying your uplifting and encouraging spirit. You really seem to have a "silver lining" sort of spirit, you know? Like the "my voice sounds great" post from a little while back. :) Anyhow, my question is, "which season is your favorite?" Being that you have to spend so much of your days inside, I'd imagine you may have a different take of the seasons passing. May God bless you with strength and endurance in this race and always.
Guest
· 2 months ago
My question: since you obviously react pretty violently to outside air, do you also react to other people coming to your condo from the outside? I know you had to stop letting Riley go outside because he would carry in some of the outside with him, but are you finding that true of people as well?
Love the canvas, and it would be perfect in our hallway (which I'm in the process of painting, and then will be hanging up a gallery of family photos ... can't you just see that canvas right smack in the middle of the wall?!!)
p.s. I have no faith that I'm going to get this to post AND identify myself, so let me just say this is Denise (www.thethreelittlekids.blogspot.com)
Pol
· 2 months ago
Wel, you are defninitely posting more often! So good to hear you sounding more upbeat.
I know, from watching my father battle the disease, the more you get moving, the less the pain gets. You are doing so so well. The weight will start falling off real quick, just be patient.
Question, hmmm... How about have you thought about doing something very adventurous, like sailing around the world (or just across the Mediterrean)?
Do you like it when the wind blows? The sound of it rushing around the house?
All Comments
There are my questions. I love your art!
I pray for you. I am kind of exhausted too but not in the same long lasting way.
Where do you find all of your inspiration, thought provoking, guiding quotes?
Recent blog:=- Book Review: A Life Lost...and Found
Question? What are the lessons buried in the midst of steroid reduction? ;)
I already have a stunning canvas and promise to give this one away if I WIN!
hmmmm... question, question.....
I am a BIG-TIME believer in God working all things together in our lives for GOOD, even when it totally doesn't seem it at the time.
my question is: what are the positives of your medical struggles? would you give it all up for "normal" health, if you then also wouldn't have the lessons learned throught it?
can't wait to hear about the giveaway, and I can't wait to read future posts! :-D
So my question has to do with today's giveaway canvas: What everyday moment do you savor that keeps you pressing on?
Whenever you're up to it, stop by this post of mine. I think you'll get a chuckle out of it. http://thisdaybysusand.blogspot.com/2009/09/whe... />
Sending God's love your way. Blessings, SusanD
Recent blog:=- See You at the Pole
Love from WI,
Kate
Question: Do you have any more fonts on the pea website? I have already used your handwriting in a few of my digital scrapbooks, and I love them!
My ???: If you were completely well for one whole day (24 hours), with no sickness, pain, or disability....what would you do, how would you spend that day?
My question: If you could have just one day (yep, a full 24 hours) of not having pain, steroid weight, amazing hair, and full range of motion, what would you do with your sweet self? How would you spend your day? Where would you go and what would you experience? Who would you take? (I wanted to give lots of questions related to my topic questions, making it easier to develop for blogging)
Love you lots. Thank you for mentioning that you were so tired your arms couldn't be lifted(I'll lift mine to the heavens for you)...and thank Suzie and Tyler for a most fitting conversation on exhaustion.
Question: Do you have a favorite book that you go back to again and again?
Recent blog:=- New Start
I do try to savor the little everyday moments...when you add them all up, you see just how extraordinary life is.
Hmmmmm - a question to ask you...have you ever discussed with your doctors, the possibility of improvement of some of your "symptoms" , if you moved to one of the "less allergic" (for lack of a better phrase) states - like Arizona?
As always - send virtual hugs - and lots or prayers!
my question stems from the fact that I am personally taking Philippians 4:8-9 and focusing on each word for each different time I go on Facebook. So, today is think on these things: whatever is TRUE... so, my question is, "what is positively (literal positive sense not negative and not referring to absolutely) TRUE in or about your life?" I hope I win! Hugs...
Question: Have anyone ever picked their nose RIGHT in front of you while you were chatting with them? If so... did you pretend like it didn't happen or make a comment?
Recent blog:=- In My Daddy’s Lap – Part One
I have taken steroids before for severe allergies, I felt like a million bucks on them...the dr. now won't give them to me and I know I need them to get over what I have quicker...How do you feel about that...should one avoid steroids for just simple things....or no.
Recent blog:=- A Simple Sunday Thought......
Recent blog:=- A Simple Sunday Thought......
Recent blog:=- Cleaning the Printer's Plate
You are such an inspiration when I sit here worried about an ache...I remember you!
Recent blog:=- Hi all. I’m here for therapy.
Have you been able to follow the Northern Iowa Pathers football team this year. They are looking good with only a one point loss to Iowa.
Hail our Panthers, we are ever loyal,
Showing strength and unity. GO CATS!
As you rise, we firmly stand behind you,
Urge you on to victory.
Rah! Rah! Rah!
As you lead us on to fame and honor,
Fight! Fight! Fight! will be our cry.
So give us a yell, HO!!!
The Purple and the Gold,
Victory for UNI!
Recent blog:=- Music Videos – Sept. 23rd, 2009
Keep well and I am praying for you!
Mickie and the poodles
My random question - What was your all time favorite book when you were a kid? (I still have a dog-eared copy of mine in my closet, I just can't ever seem to donate it... do you have one like that?)
My question is: What little everyday moments do YOU savor?
If you could meet any musical person...who would it be?!?
I actually have LOTS of questions for you, but I don't want to overwhelm you, so I'll just leave it at that for now.
Sending you TONS of HUGS and LOTS of LOVE!!!
For my question: If you could sit and have dinner with any person (famous or otherwise) who would it be?
Big hugs to you and the pup!!
What's your favorite thing to wear? Or is favorite based on most comfortable?
Recent blog:=- Crabby Tales From The Crypt(ic)
Have you always had handwriting like you do? It's just so darn adorable and I wondered if it started like in middle or high school? I just love your letters :)
Recent blog:=- Figure Friendly Recipe ~ Chocolate Chip Cookies
Anyhow, my question is, "which season is your favorite?" Being that you have to spend so much of your days inside, I'd imagine you may have a different take of the seasons passing.
May God bless you with strength and endurance in this race and always.
Love the canvas, and it would be perfect in our hallway (which I'm in the process of painting, and then will be hanging up a gallery of family photos ... can't you just see that canvas right smack in the middle of the wall?!!)
p.s. I have no faith that I'm going to get this to post AND identify myself, so let me just say this is Denise (www.thethreelittlekids.blogspot.com)
I know, from watching my father battle the disease, the more you get moving, the less the pain gets. You are doing so so well. The weight will start falling off real quick, just be patient.
Question, hmmm... How about have you thought about doing something very adventurous, like sailing around the world (or just across the Mediterrean)?
Do you like it when the wind blows? The sound of it rushing around the house?
Ok, so that was two :D