tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post7104886614677342514..comments2024-01-10T03:40:08.423-06:00Comments on KEEP BELIEVING: We Are Not Good at Taking HelpAngie @ KEEP BELIEVINGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00930977696454848345noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-1815723230071820072008-04-09T20:59:00.000-05:002008-04-09T20:59:00.000-05:00Hey Ang...I do feel blessed by having you in my li...Hey Ang...I do feel blessed by having you in my life just in the fact that I can call you a FRIEND! I don't need anything more than that and if giving you a new 'do is what I can do to help...then make an appointment once a week!! I truly enjoy being your friend and of course, I DO mean I will come clean your house!! :-) I love you and am always praying for you and your family! Love, ShawnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-22524063992041829012008-04-09T15:04:00.000-05:002008-04-09T15:04:00.000-05:00I've come across your blog while surfing around th...I've come across your blog while surfing around this bloggy world and I just had to comment that your post has touched me speechless. I have tears in my eyes and I don't even know you.Mama Smurfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156035813578322910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-10697084578983990722008-04-09T13:00:00.000-05:002008-04-09T13:00:00.000-05:00Yes, friendship is worth everything. I was out wit...Yes, friendship is worth everything. I was out with my own girlfriends last night and I left feeling refreshed and loved. You're giving through being yourselves and through your writing. Enjoy benig the inspiration that you are to others. That's your gift from God.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592530066607069238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-38375339344509855922008-04-09T11:59:00.000-05:002008-04-09T11:59:00.000-05:00Ever think you might be entertaining angels? Sound...Ever think you might be entertaining angels? Sounds like it! You are so loved...and you will have a chance to return many favors in the future.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-77490343838631031742008-04-09T11:44:00.000-05:002008-04-09T11:44:00.000-05:00How wonderful that you have such great friends. Th...How wonderful that you have such great friends. There truly are angels here on earth!Not Your Regular Mini Van Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15015428820505693930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-4034170637730548812008-04-09T09:54:00.000-05:002008-04-09T09:54:00.000-05:00Just wanted to let you know I am praying for you g...Just wanted to let you know I am praying for you guys today :)Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02266126905633262187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-43788416667601045582008-04-09T08:47:00.000-05:002008-04-09T08:47:00.000-05:00I think all of these friends of yours are blessed ...I think all of these friends of yours are blessed to have you in their lives. Your family is so amazing!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04262386987112443447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-69465354401772627282008-04-09T00:19:00.000-05:002008-04-09T00:19:00.000-05:00The women who have already commented have said it ...The women who have already commented have said it all. Please listen and take it to heart because they are absolutely right.Damama Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00433392172815959276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-70994118800530645052008-04-08T23:16:00.000-05:002008-04-08T23:16:00.000-05:00Oh I love you. And after losing one of my best fr...Oh I love you. And after losing one of my best friends to cancer a little over a year ago, and having cleaned her house weekly for exactly one year prior to that, along with the rest of our small group girlfriends, I'd say PLEASE - whatever you do - PLEASE accept the help - to clean, to do dishes - get into the trenches in your home. It will comfort them beyond belief and it will help you to sit and enjoy your glass of red with your kids and your husband - the MOST important thing right now.<BR/>TELL them what you need done (all of it) and let them do every bit of it. From a friend's perspective, it's such a helpless feeling to see those you love go through these circumstances and not be able to fix it, so those offers are completely as much for your friends as they are for you guys. It's your duty as their friend to let them help you this way, because you'd do the same for them. That's all they can do physically, when sometimes praying just isn't enough. And they'll be thankful for the close time in your home. Please trust me on this. Truly. I'd have picked sewer grime from the drain with my teeth if my friends let me - all to be closer to them. I want to sob - promise me you'll accept all of it and never think twice.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11263622340320304409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-56016326061392938362008-04-08T22:32:00.000-05:002008-04-08T22:32:00.000-05:00Angie, let me just tell you that from reading your...Angie, let me just tell you that from reading your blog I know that you and Brian are enough - more than enough for your friends and family. It is clear that you are so well loved and how appreciative you are of your friends in return. Those girlfriend pictures are wonderful. Treasure those friends. And remember that people actually feel good helping, because often they don't know what to say when things are tough and doing is a way of saying that. <BR/><BR/>Sending light and prayers your way, special lady!JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-20069319499850272272008-04-08T22:25:00.000-05:002008-04-08T22:25:00.000-05:00People do what they CAN do...because they love you...People do what they CAN do...because they love you and because they CAN'T change your circumstances.<BR/><BR/>It is them showing love, Angie...and as long as you GIVE LOVE back, they will be happy.<BR/><BR/>((hugs))Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201694852269211081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-69142556713415594692008-04-08T22:09:00.000-05:002008-04-08T22:09:00.000-05:00I know what you mean - totally. But ... I believe...I know what you mean - totally. But ... I believe that people should give to other people and when they do and it is genuine - they are rewarded in ways they never realized. That is what you give those around you that are wanting and willing to give - they are rewarded and it feels good. It is good for people to give - it is not always easy to be the receiver of the gifts.<BR/><BR/>Take care - good post!! KellanKellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882991320065439298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-12830679042534080842008-04-08T18:57:00.000-05:002008-04-08T18:57:00.000-05:00I'm so impressed with Brian's iPOD that my head mi...I'm so impressed with Brian's iPOD that my head might JUST explode. That's impressive! <BR/><BR/>And I know what you mean, accepting help is something that takes time.MamaGeek @ Works For Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09563543041234527282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-5068539263928910502008-04-08T16:57:00.000-05:002008-04-08T16:57:00.000-05:00I'm with HRH. Your friends are probably wishing t...I'm with HRH. Your friends are probably wishing that you'd LET them help, with anything.<BR/><BR/>I won't offer to come do your dishes, but I would totally come over to drink a glass of wine. I'd even bring the wine. :0)A Mom Two Boyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14488177415635805201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-61505285557890906222008-04-08T14:12:00.000-05:002008-04-08T14:12:00.000-05:00I have a suspicion that many of your friends think...I have a suspicion that many of your friends think your friendship is one sided in the opposite way you do. They love helping, but feel like they don't do enough for you. Weird how that is. The mere act of you getting up out of bed and Brian going to work every day is a blessing to the rest of us that I cannot put into words. The girls night out looks like a blast...wish I were there.Texashollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17982077447405220888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-84178965874412141012008-04-08T14:02:00.000-05:002008-04-08T14:02:00.000-05:00Great pictures and great friends! I so understand ...Great pictures and great friends! I so understand what you're saying about accepting help. Sometimes though you just need to step back and accept!Jenileighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00500285462109917784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-77787356434272298202008-04-08T13:44:00.000-05:002008-04-08T13:44:00.000-05:00Your friendship absolutely is enough.You know you ...Your friendship absolutely is enough.<BR/><BR/>You know you would both be the first to help someone else, which is why everyone wants to help you.<BR/><BR/>When your friends are having tough times you feel so helpless as a spectator. Helping them, in big ways and small, makes us feel less helpless.<BR/><BR/>What I tell my friends is that you are really doing us a favor when you accept our help; you allow us to feel we've done something good.<BR/><BR/>When my mother was dying I took help from many quarters and was very grateful for it.<BR/><BR/>In a way I think it boils down to all of us wishing we were in a situation where we didn't need anyone's help.Jenn @ Juggling Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455967210924573398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-57407667985838918842008-04-08T13:20:00.000-05:002008-04-08T13:20:00.000-05:00Talk about a table of HOT CHICKS! WHOO! Angie, I...Talk about a table of HOT CHICKS! WHOO! Angie, I speak for everyone out of our group, you should never feel like you don't "contribute" or add anything to our lives. You are such an awesome friend and have blessed us all by being just that. None of us girls are superheros~ we just truly value you, your friendship, and your family! No matter what your situation. You have such a funny sense of humor and are so stinkin smart :) YOU ROCK! We love ya!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-8071473395294565252008-04-08T13:08:00.000-05:002008-04-08T13:08:00.000-05:00It is hard to accept help. People are trying to be...It is hard to accept help. People are trying to be nice and help and it is hard to sit by and let people work for you and spend time and money. It is also very kind and loving and helps to remind how much people are good and care. I have to always remind myself that i need to let people help, becuase that is their way of making them selves feel better...it helps them to feel like they are helping and contributing some how.<BR/><BR/>So good to know that people are trying to take care of you guys and look out for you all. It makes me feel better to know that people are constantly looking out for you guys.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07843200092492177826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-62290241684904615692008-04-08T13:01:00.000-05:002008-04-08T13:01:00.000-05:00I am going to mirror some of the other comments.. ...I am going to mirror some of the other comments.. Your blog, you, your love for the family and your devotion to Brian is beautiful. Let others help because they are offering and doing out of the love they have for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-77325398616801951022008-04-08T12:10:00.000-05:002008-04-08T12:10:00.000-05:00some day there will be a time when you can do some...some day there will be a time when you can do something for all these wonderful people. for now, let them help and love you the only way they can.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707312160893238672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-38024752165625706412008-04-08T11:08:00.000-05:002008-04-08T11:08:00.000-05:00Angie, I've been reading your blog for a while but...Angie, I've been reading your blog for a while but I don't think I've ever commented. But today reminded me of a message I heard the other day. I won't go into all of it as it is lengthy, but in essence, God sometimes has to make us freely receive before we can freely give. I hope that makes sense to you, it did to me. Not that I think you don't give, by reading your posts, I know you do. Anyway....keep the smile.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-38923832199901980072008-04-08T10:21:00.000-05:002008-04-08T10:21:00.000-05:00I don't have anything deep to offer here as right ...I don't have anything deep to offer here as right now the only thing that comes to mind is:<BR/><BR/>160 GIG!! Come on. Scary thing is Brian probably has it full already. 22000 songs. Brian probably will find it painful to whittle out his music that doesnt fit. <BR/><BR/>Nice work Sean and Murph. Those dorks probably bought themselves one at the same time. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy Brian!storkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359462043168649358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40716328257111525.post-71276554313517806332008-04-08T09:38:00.000-05:002008-04-08T09:38:00.000-05:00Angie, Brian, and kids....it's me Char..I read you...Angie, Brian, and kids....it's me Char..I read your blog...daily sometimes 5 times a day just to see if you have updated it...i don't leave a comment but believe me when i say I check your blog...but today..you really hit a spot for me..."it's bringing out the sides of people stuff"...you are TRULY an inspiring gift to all...i love your blog, your essays, your kindness, and your love for Brian, kids and everyone that you have touched. I better not write anymore...cuz I already have tears welling...(and i'm at work!)...shhh..please keep your head high...and accept all acts of kindness...because you GIVE all of yourself to others....<BR/><BR/>Luv you guys lots...and thinking of all y'all from cool Canada...<BR/><BR/>Smiles,<BR/>CharAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com