tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post6151302966509923686..comments2024-03-18T00:39:11.436-05:00Comments on The Next Step: No Other OptionTamihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12344112481831867779noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-32643485380522727232008-04-24T06:23:00.000-05:002008-04-24T06:23:00.000-05:00Awesome quote and post. This is something I contin...Awesome quote and post. This is something I continually struggle with. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Really!Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08168170797649139322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-69357350458896788312008-04-23T09:30:00.000-05:002008-04-23T09:30:00.000-05:00What I see is your passion for Christ and for peop...What I see is your passion for Christ and for people. You are such a beautiful person. I am confident that one day you will hear: "well done my good and faithful servant."Annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12127288070679725549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-28931756059538482132008-04-23T09:03:00.000-05:002008-04-23T09:03:00.000-05:00I sometimes think our own honesty and transparency...I sometimes think our own honesty and transparency makes others uncomfortable because they are more comfortable with just "living on the surface"....they don't scrutinize ideas and thoughts, are not open to questioning of mainstream thought, etc, etc. When we live differently, it's probably convicting to them, and the would rather not think about it. I appreciate your realness...cathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-60310618817857720012008-04-23T00:32:00.000-05:002008-04-23T00:32:00.000-05:00All those questions you ask yourself...well...I as...All those questions you ask yourself...well...I ask them too. I think waaaay too much, and I'm also learning to just "do it" because I have to. That's what I do. :-)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing!Faerylandmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717898214180556465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-67090577184079136452008-04-22T20:07:00.000-05:002008-04-22T20:07:00.000-05:00Tami!I love it!"We have to. It's what we do."Such ...Tami!<BR/><BR/>I love it!<BR/>"We have to. It's what we do."<BR/><BR/>Such a great way to sum it up. Those who are called to help others are often those who have gone through difficult circumstances and they have learned how to be open and vulnerable in order to be used powerfully by God.<BR/>We have to . It's what we do.<BR/>Bless you.<BR/>BonnieBonnie Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00348002062378879350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-44638109055215323462008-04-22T13:47:00.000-05:002008-04-22T13:47:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing this deeply personal story. Fo...Thanks for sharing this deeply personal story. For being vulnerable before us. Reading your post has blessed me richly today. May He bless you richly in return.<BR/><BR/>Blessings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192231917797056935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-46807251186322566892008-04-22T12:58:00.000-05:002008-04-22T12:58:00.000-05:00Tami - I am just like you. I'm a friend for life....Tami - I am just like you. I'm a friend for life. Even if we haven't spoken in years :) <BR/><BR/>Transparency means that I'm humble enough to let others see my failures but through my weaknesses, they can see HIS strength. He can't shine if we cover up!Heather https://www.blogger.com/profile/03415448097239579759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-82873315139808717492008-04-22T09:36:00.000-05:002008-04-22T09:36:00.000-05:00Wonderful words that I will be pondering! Thank yo...Wonderful words that I will be pondering! Thank you!<BR/>Be blessed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-2686186353064197102008-04-22T08:02:00.000-05:002008-04-22T08:02:00.000-05:00Sometimes, we have to take a risk in order to expe...Sometimes, we have to take a risk in order to experience any joy. And I suppose every relationship with anyone is a risk. But I'd be willing to go up on the Rip Cord with you anytime. : )Rachellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10486707579236269011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-79331023908073000872008-04-22T07:35:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:35:00.000-05:00"But we have to. It's what we do."Oh, Amen! And a..."But we have to. It's what we do."<BR/><BR/>Oh, Amen! And as strange as it may sound, I'd rather put myself out there and risk being hurt than to ever go back to the person who was too afraid to connect with people. The hurt is worth it because it is what God called us to be.<BR/><BR/>Finally, my friend, I'm glad you do what you do. Your friendship blesses me in so many ways.Miriam Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418972749843611051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-42222975735698370812008-04-22T07:29:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:29:00.000-05:00I got a little Horton in me too. That was a great ...I got a little Horton in me too. That was a great post. Thanks for sharing.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02652234142945839138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29122445.post-44408981084732706092008-04-22T07:28:00.000-05:002008-04-22T07:28:00.000-05:00Giving a piece of our hearts to others makes us op...Giving a piece of our hearts to others makes us open to hurt. The only one who can always be faithful and never changes is Jesus. He loves us unconditionally even though we hurt him every day. Good post Tami.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811548306583601019noreply@blogger.com