tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post6190534562936527850..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: Wading, Waiting, or Wisdom in the SandS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-90866262711161813272011-10-19T21:19:50.310-04:002011-10-19T21:19:50.310-04:00Good luck pushing through all the hard work you ha...Good luck pushing through all the hard work you have ahead of you. You have strong people there to help you. Sometimes only knowing the day will end is enough. Sometimes knowing the day is yours to command helps.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12563209830154165271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-18963735165438314762011-10-19T14:09:26.557-04:002011-10-19T14:09:26.557-04:00I know you'll manage and you've already sa...I know you'll manage and you've already said why, "You're never given more than you can handle." Of course, there are times when that doesn't seem true at all, but you'll make it true. I'm positive of that. Here's to making that next step.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-24502722677997816332011-10-19T10:38:14.184-04:002011-10-19T10:38:14.184-04:00Wonderful post Sheri. I think we all fall into tho...Wonderful post Sheri. I think we all fall into those feelings, but taking one step at a time is great advice. <3 <br /><br />You're awesome!Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-18091685783604888142011-10-19T06:27:41.485-04:002011-10-19T06:27:41.485-04:00Faith is the only thing that carries me through th...Faith is the only thing that carries me through the hard and crazy times.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-47375655585350330332011-10-19T00:47:36.022-04:002011-10-19T00:47:36.022-04:00Lovely post, Sheri! Sometimes you just have to st...Lovely post, Sheri! Sometimes you just have to stop and tell yourself to "just breathe."Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-535696363958754672011-10-18T23:16:03.175-04:002011-10-18T23:16:03.175-04:00This post is exactly what I needed today. I'm ...This post is exactly what I needed today. I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and downtrodden, and this puts things into perspective. Also, thinking about the worst times of my life, I know I gained so much from them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-66381242927932355902011-10-18T16:18:42.116-04:002011-10-18T16:18:42.116-04:00Such a good point that it really wouldn't be w...Such a good point that it really wouldn't be wisdom if it was spoon-fed to us. We have to accumulate it through experience, because it's some how much more valuable that way. And really, life would be so dull if all the good things came by spoon. Grin.<br /><br />I finally, FINALLY, have progress to report. I've had a long dry spell. Thank you again for #Ws4u to keep me inspired to keep trying!Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-86369974467595281372011-10-18T14:45:11.100-04:002011-10-18T14:45:11.100-04:00It's so true. It's also easy in hindsight ...It's so true. It's also easy in hindsight to look at some of the hardest times in my life and realize now how much I learned and how it made me a better person today.Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-22708062633788941472011-10-18T13:44:26.470-04:002011-10-18T13:44:26.470-04:00I'm so sorry you've had too much going on ...I'm so sorry you've had too much going on lately. I've been there and I know how hard it is and how much it can test you. Your attitude sounds perfect though. Each experience brings wisdom and if taken right, can help us truly appreciate life. (((hugs)))Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-11320033067151598742011-10-18T13:10:27.240-04:002011-10-18T13:10:27.240-04:00Stated perfectly, Shannon. And breathing does help...Stated perfectly, Shannon. And breathing does help. lol :)S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-70402813177931865962011-10-18T13:06:32.879-04:002011-10-18T13:06:32.879-04:00Shannon said it best!Shannon said it best!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-75454840429488378072011-10-18T12:51:20.625-04:002011-10-18T12:51:20.625-04:00I absolutely believe that it's not the things ...I absolutely believe that it's not the things in life that define who we are, but how we react to them.<br /><br />Remain positive, have faith in yourself and your abilities and never be afraid to ask for help. Oh, and breathe. :)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640509596922335617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-3209793505453818472011-10-18T12:09:24.619-04:002011-10-18T12:09:24.619-04:00I love this post, and I completely agree with you....I love this post, and I completely agree with you. One of my mantras at times like that comes from Marianne Williamson: "Relax into things EXACTLY as they are." For some reason, that always soothes me.Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-70589537021309428992011-10-18T10:52:00.528-04:002011-10-18T10:52:00.528-04:00I've had to endure some things that I can'...I've had to endure some things that I can't believe that I got through. But looking back it gives me great confidence that with God's help I can endure whatever the future holds because I'm not alone.Connie Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774616533630985219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-48264885648479219792011-10-18T10:12:05.069-04:002011-10-18T10:12:05.069-04:00Oh, man. Buddhists believe we choose our lessons ...Oh, man. Buddhists believe we choose our lessons before we start our lives, but I've definitely learned a lot of things I'd rather not know. They are things that make me more compassionate, stronger... probably a better writer, but there are a lot of scars and they haven't stopped coming. So absolutely... one step at a time... just keep going. (I hear Dory a lot from Finding Nemo: Just keep swimming, just keep swimming)Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-84777610140823340272011-10-18T10:00:42.294-04:002011-10-18T10:00:42.294-04:00Jess - TY...
Susan F. - very true.
Anne - Absolute...Jess - TY...<br />Susan F. - very true.<br />Anne - Absolutely!<br />Susan KQ - TY...<br />E. - Aw...so glad to hear it helps!S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-66779303120060477842011-10-18T09:18:24.412-04:002011-10-18T09:18:24.412-04:00THis is beautiful. It's going up on my wall of...THis is beautiful. It's going up on my wall of encouragement. =)E. Arroyohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06634213563563094173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-55436902294918301742011-10-18T09:12:35.833-04:002011-10-18T09:12:35.833-04:00So wise. :) Whatever your challenges, I know you c...So wise. :) Whatever your challenges, I know you can face them, especially if you have your faith on your side. *hugs*Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-74717149933066063322011-10-18T08:37:08.858-04:002011-10-18T08:37:08.858-04:00One foot in front of the other keeps you from fall...One foot in front of the other keeps you from falling down. <br /><br />Great post.Anne Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05816355522284492131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-20411773129125138982011-10-18T06:59:23.527-04:002011-10-18T06:59:23.527-04:00I love this post - just the encouragement we all n...I love this post - just the encouragement we all need when things get tough. I hope you're doing okay and things lighten up for you soon!Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-69307637896975764722011-10-18T06:16:33.868-04:002011-10-18T06:16:33.868-04:00:) You are a very strong and generous woman. I'...:) You are a very strong and generous woman. I'm sure there isn't anything in this world that you can't handle. And you know that there many people you can cling to for support. If you need a rant, you know my email :o) XOXOJessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.com