tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post5583843684674496638..comments2024-02-09T04:00:27.528-05:00Comments on BECAUSE I SAID SO: Thank you!Dawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00465587872521082056noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-84190433539797165092011-01-11T14:46:43.680-05:002011-01-11T14:46:43.680-05:00Thank you for reminding me to count the blessings ...Thank you for reminding me to count the blessings in my life right now! I have a friend who is going through something very similar to you and I am going to cook some meals for her and buy her a gift card to the grocery store so she can use what little money she has on other things and not have to worry about feeding her family for 1 week. Thank you, thank you, thank you! (See you are giving -Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01334087685732831319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33604962986370696272011-01-09T21:46:11.997-05:002011-01-09T21:46:11.997-05:00Dawn. I know exactly what you mean. I feel like ...Dawn. I know exactly what you mean. I feel like I'm walking in your shoes right now in the "receiving blessings instead of giving them" department. My husband left last Sept. with the army and is in Kuwait until next fall, my mom suddenly passed away in October at the young age of 68, my dog was hit by a car the next week. I could write a book on the acts of kindness shown to me.Jill Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02347020182079378152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-56719488313105878392011-01-08T16:30:04.343-05:002011-01-08T16:30:04.343-05:00This just gives me goosebumps Dawn! Love you and h...This just gives me goosebumps Dawn! Love you and have been thinking about you and the kids sooo much! xoxoMaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-66553877127997270172011-01-08T02:59:17.841-05:002011-01-08T02:59:17.841-05:00As a not-single, working mom of ONLY two (boys), b...As a not-single, working mom of ONLY two (boys), but worn out, tired beyond anything I can explain... I can't imagine what your life must be like. I go to work each day... to get a break from my three children (husband included in children definition).<br /><br />So... What I wanna say is, to be able to give, you have to have something to give. And I don't mean physical means, I mean Isolet Jansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17975210277927807183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-88754519820853179992011-01-08T00:13:18.184-05:002011-01-08T00:13:18.184-05:00Dawn,
You have no idea of the true giving you'...Dawn,<br />You have no idea of the true giving you've done. I can't tell you how many times I've been frustrated with my child (and I only have 1!), and I think, "WWDD? What would Dawn do?" I continually say to myself (and my husband), "In 5 years will this really matter?" That's because I learned that from you. You should take the gifts that people send Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-15718603356913506642011-01-07T22:18:22.735-05:002011-01-07T22:18:22.735-05:00I love you Dawn! Always praying for you and your m...I love you Dawn! Always praying for you and your munchkins <3 <br /><br />XOXO<br />FunjennyJennifer Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10762508391191695585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55358078176569302762011-01-07T20:55:22.244-05:002011-01-07T20:55:22.244-05:00Precious Dawn,
Melissa beat me to it--you'd b...Precious Dawn,<br /><br />Melissa beat me to it--you'd be the LAST person to want to rob another of the blessing of being God's instrument to encourage you and provide for you! <br /><br />It's a wonderful thing to say, "I can't accept this". . . and an even more wonderful thing to say, "But I do believe I've listened to my friends who love me, support me, and Sue Bohlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13979649986548482330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-85407527440474338982011-01-07T16:06:48.535-05:002011-01-07T16:06:48.535-05:00Its always hard to accept things when we are on th...Its always hard to accept things when we are on the receiving end, just take it because at some time you will be able to pass on something to someone else in need. We women like to think we can handle it all and not need any help, but truly we do need our girls and friends to help us out whenever we do or do not ask.<br />Prayers going out to you and the kids, sometimes we don't understand Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06704464742469662226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-14452132977552063442011-01-07T14:52:38.552-05:002011-01-07T14:52:38.552-05:00One quick question. You said you're working on...One quick question. You said you're working on a video to show us how to make roses out of candy clay?<br /><br />Uh, I guess he's your kid and you can dip him in candy if you want and I'm sure he won't mind BUT how are you going to get Clay to sit still enough to shoot the video?V1ncehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16965823224765071292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-20265705713886149872011-01-07T14:38:52.955-05:002011-01-07T14:38:52.955-05:00This wonderful story helps to show how those who r...This wonderful story helps to show how those who receive are sometimes more of a gift than those who do the giving. It's a fantastic read - you might like it.<br /><br />http://now.eloqua.com/es.asp?s=567&e=110644&elq=b31588259c1242b88d74505c68ef10c1Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17236728213360355783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-18732606984212886052011-01-07T14:17:38.042-05:002011-01-07T14:17:38.042-05:00Dawn, a heart felt Thank you is a complete sentenc...Dawn, a heart felt Thank you is a complete sentence and totally adequate. Let people bless you. Have a wonderful dayNikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031288409969237501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-72795261385636359752011-01-07T13:12:33.921-05:002011-01-07T13:12:33.921-05:00I think our reluctance to be the "receiver&qu...I think our reluctance to be the "receiver" is connected to our need to be in control. We all hate to be the "receiver," but like so many said before me, accept all help with a gracious "Thank-you" and remember your feelings when it is your time to be the giver again. Can't wait to try to make roses out of candy clay.Sandy in Illinoishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00893295300762922154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-55850543164746104862011-01-07T12:44:37.561-05:002011-01-07T12:44:37.561-05:00Most of us are taught to give to others and help t...Most of us are taught to give to others and help them out. But we can only do so if others are willing to accept our generosity. For the majority of your life, you will be the one serving others. But now is your brief window of time to allow the rest of us to give service. Thank you for giving us that opportunity.LaDawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08446494746686216762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-86212903780177539232011-01-07T10:07:07.104-05:002011-01-07T10:07:07.104-05:00This is where I tell you how awesome and funny you...This is where I tell you how awesome and funny you are. Lots of us are thinking about you and praying for you and hoping the day when this is a distant memory hurries up and gets here! As for receiving - well, we all take our turn. This is just yours. Best of everything to you and your family.KThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16464772354335857519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-38033736163672856402011-01-07T09:37:10.466-05:002011-01-07T09:37:10.466-05:00Dawn, it is much harder to receive. I love to give...Dawn, it is much harder to receive. I love to give, but it's much different being on the receiving end. I have been there also. But don't refuse the gifts, for then the giver won't receive the blessing of giving to you. God provides in different ways!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08309827502597480268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-49656373109569529372011-01-07T09:25:16.533-05:002011-01-07T09:25:16.533-05:00You aren't JUST on the receiving end ya know. ...You aren't JUST on the receiving end ya know. You DO GIVE - right now you're GIVING all you have to help your children and yet you still find time to GIVE to your readers. You've shared the funny things life throws at you and you've bared your soul so that others who might be able to relate can feel that they're not alone. You deserve to be on the receiving end once in Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09581529641834277742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-36629362684419407682011-01-07T08:20:42.029-05:002011-01-07T08:20:42.029-05:00Dawn, but you ARE on the giving side and have been...Dawn, but you ARE on the giving side and have been for so long, sharing with us the gift of laughter - I'm sure all the readers are totally selfish in giving and praying so we get the old Dawn back (no I don't mean that literally of course!). <br /><br />You'll get back on top, I just know you will!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-53700481547262039592011-01-07T07:52:36.888-05:002011-01-07T07:52:36.888-05:00Dawn,
Know first that I am praying for you and you...Dawn,<br />Know first that I am praying for you and your family through this difficult time. Also wanted to say that while it is easier and more fun to give than to receive, isn't it good to know that when you really need it, there are people out there who love and care about your family to just jump in and help out? <br /><br />I have three kids myself and one is profoundly handicapped. SewPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956209049776670425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23179785558630315552011-01-07T07:47:34.406-05:002011-01-07T07:47:34.406-05:00Oh Dawn, I will say thank you for the humor the pa...Oh Dawn, I will say thank you for the humor the past few years. I've wanted to come back to Chicago for some time in order to meet you ! (unless you come to Dallas soon,lol) For now I will continue with prayers and well wishes and will keep on laughing!MaBunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729495477063071692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-43947544786696819872011-01-07T07:27:20.451-05:002011-01-07T07:27:20.451-05:00This is why God gives us friends, I think! :0) Pr...This is why God gives us friends, I think! :0) Praying for y'all!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07941526294434252083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-254704894879871582011-01-07T01:49:44.515-05:002011-01-07T01:49:44.515-05:00God has a funny way of making things work. As you ...God has a funny way of making things work. As you said you are usually on the giving end of generosity. There are times when God needs you to be on the receiving end of it. It maybe to keep your heart soft during this "season" and to in the future reflect on what GOD has done. He will use you again. BUT remember Jesus came to earth to live with us so that we knew that he knew what we goCristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18361161094577581591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-33252609410950255252011-01-07T01:13:11.324-05:002011-01-07T01:13:11.324-05:00oh Dawn, that post brought tears to my eyes.. Dawn...oh Dawn, that post brought tears to my eyes.. Dawn you have given and given so much you have to know that so many ppl that really dont know you personally care so much about you and your family that you have to be able to be on the receiving end of things once in a while. You really deserve it!! Big huge hugs to you and you and your family are constantly in my thoughts and prayers! :)Fowlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08761763821222721913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-23987040044320339112011-01-07T01:01:05.255-05:002011-01-07T01:01:05.255-05:00My prayers are with you all. You need to accept th...My prayers are with you all. You need to accept the gifts offered to you if not then you could be robbing someones blessing from them. They are blessing you because you have blessed so many.********https://www.blogger.com/profile/10646858274089862451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4732255176396931795.post-39385158402848483512011-01-07T00:56:19.954-05:002011-01-07T00:56:19.954-05:00Dawn, you write your blog because it makes you fee...Dawn, you write your blog because it makes you feel good. People send you generous monetary gifts because it makes them feel good to do so. If you don't accept them, the good feelings only flow in one direction. You don't want to be the "fun-sucker" stopping up the good feelings flow do you? Just say "thank you" and know that you are making other people feel good by Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17115598023427613139noreply@blogger.com