Alrighty...looks like Typepad has done some new things (or I screwed something up). Either way, my Typepad stuff looks a lot different! Anyway...
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I am so glad that so many of you found something encouraging in my post yesterday. I hope that all of us can work towards yielding our rights. What would life really look like if we didn't fight to be appreciated, to be accepted, to have financial security, to have our leisure time? My life would sure look different!
You know, I have gone back and forth about keeping this blog. There have been times that I have thought of stopping or to keep it to just scrapping related stuff. It is easy to start thinking this way, especially when some people who read do NOT have my best interests at heart. Some people have tried to use it against me. But each time I think of letting it go, I am reminded that God has used this tiny little gesture of mine to encourage others. I have "met" so many people through this blog. There are countless others that I don't know, but I see you reading. I guess I am just trying to be open, to show that we as young moms don't have to be perfect. We just have to be willing to be molded, to be changed, to be humble. And I will just keep praying that God will work in your hearts the way He is working in mine.
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And just so I don't have a pictureless post, here is one of my reasons for trying to be the best person I can be:
Now I am off to look through/edit the gazillion and two pictures I took last night at the talent show!
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I am so glad that so many of you found something encouraging in my post yesterday. I hope that all of us can work towards yielding our rights. What would life really look like if we didn't fight to be appreciated, to be accepted, to have financial security, to have our leisure time? My life would sure look different!
You know, I have gone back and forth about keeping this blog. There have been times that I have thought of stopping or to keep it to just scrapping related stuff. It is easy to start thinking this way, especially when some people who read do NOT have my best interests at heart. Some people have tried to use it against me. But each time I think of letting it go, I am reminded that God has used this tiny little gesture of mine to encourage others. I have "met" so many people through this blog. There are countless others that I don't know, but I see you reading. I guess I am just trying to be open, to show that we as young moms don't have to be perfect. We just have to be willing to be molded, to be changed, to be humble. And I will just keep praying that God will work in your hearts the way He is working in mine.
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And just so I don't have a pictureless post, here is one of my reasons for trying to be the best person I can be:
Now I am off to look through/edit the gazillion and two pictures I took last night at the talent show!
No, don't stop!! You are part of my morning routine along with my first cup of coffee. I miss you when you're gone ;-).
Seriously, I do find a lot of inspiration in both your writings from the heart and your talent. Keep it coming!
People use your blog against you?!?! Seriously, some people need a life!
Posted by: Cheryl | May 22, 2008 at 03:55 AM
Janet,
I cannot count the times I've been encouraged by you. By your faith, by your parenting, by your talent, by your strength, by your genuineness.
I don't often comment, but it's important that you know how big of an impact you make in so many lives.
It's the truth!
Posted by: Debra | May 22, 2008 at 05:55 AM
Janet, please don't stop your blog!! I read it specifically for the accountability you offer (maybe unknowingly!) for my spiritual walk. I haven't been involved with Bible studies lately and miss the daily interaction with other ladies, so your blog gives that comfort to me! Please don't change anything you do! Of course I love the scrapping info and I've bought most of your templates, so I look forward to that as well!
Posted by: Daisy | May 22, 2008 at 06:16 AM
love reading your blog!
Posted by: jennyg | May 22, 2008 at 08:30 AM
ACK! I thought of quitting mine too but ya know..we just love reading your entries Janet. :)
Posted by: Shabby Miss Jenn | May 22, 2008 at 10:50 AM
Janet, I'm so thankful for your blog. It really is encouraging. Often it's almost like a devotional for me -- getting me to think about my life and the Lord, parenting, etc. (and I often read over breakfast). You're really inspirational, yet authentic. We all appreciate that!
Posted by: Kresta | May 22, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Hey Janet. It's your sis and I think you're cool.
Posted by: none | May 22, 2008 at 01:56 PM
I want to tell you that I love reading your blog - I read every post. And you are such an encouragement - especially with parenting and faith. You amaze me so often. God has a purpose for each of us - and yours may be reaching people via your blog. It is Satan's work to try and block you from God's purpose. Don't let him succeed. HUGS!!
Posted by: HaleyW | May 22, 2008 at 03:39 PM
You've gotta keep your blog going! I love it! Both for the yummy scrapbooking goodness and the "realness" of your everyday life!
I found your blog last summer and for three days straight at work I went back and read EVERYTHING from the beginning...Since then, I've been checking everyday!!
And hey! Since we're only one state away, maybe we'll actually meet some day!
Posted by: Jenn | May 23, 2008 at 08:03 AM
Oh no Janet, please don't stop posting! I may not comment often, but I read your blog every day. You are truly an amazing woman-mom, wife, scrapbooker and child of God. You are such an inspiration to me and I admire your talent. Please keep blogging!
Posted by: Peggy | May 23, 2008 at 08:15 AM