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By: family brings joy - Home Goals 2012

family brings joy - Home Goals 2012 — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:46:40 +0000

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By: Shan

Shan — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:41:05 +0000

Jerri, how wonderful to meet you. You don’t know how much I need to hear these words today. Thank you so much! That’s the part I love about blogging; the interaction between others who are passionate about the same things in life. For me, I want to promote the family. It is being attacked at every turn it seems. So, yes, if I can help inspire others with what God has blessed me with, that is exactly what I want. I recognize that everything I have has been given from Him and I am grateful beyond measure.

Can’t wait to head over to your place and learn more about you. Thanks again!! 😀

By: Jerri

Jerri — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:15:56 +0000

I found your blog through Roomspiration and I have had so much fun! I understand your feelings about finding your niche in blogging – I’ve had that difficulty as well. But I love your spirit and think it is great that you are so careful about not wanting to brag. Think of it as sharing how God has blessed you! I’m all about family myself, but I do realize how important it is to the family to have a clean, well-organized PRETTY home to have as a haven. Thanks for inspiring us all to do just that.

Ok, I’m going right now to become a follower!

By: Shan

Shan — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:11:47 +0000

You are right, Monica. I believe positives definitely outweigh negatives! I’m grateful for all the positive feedback, support and encouragement regarding this sensitive subject. Missing you much! Wish you were here so we could go to book club and movies together. They opened the Cherry Berry frozen yogurt shop…would have been a great place for book club!

By: Shan

Shan — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 03:07:21 +0000

Excellent viewpoints Kristy! I am honored you are reading my blog. I read yours as well and adore your design eye. You are ALWAYS welcome to ramble here. 😉 Thank you so much for your support and words of encouragement. Comments always mean so much to me {especially on such revealing posts like this one.}

By: Monica

Monica — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:16:31 +0000

Props to you girl. It amazes me in our techno crazed world how a “friend” can throw darts like these on a screen without any true thought of the impact simple words have. I guarantee they would not say this to your face, let alone in your home (which is your FB page and this blog essentially). Speaks volumes about how we interact these days via screen names and emoticons…anywho. I appreciate your honesty as well as your desire to tie your home posts back towards family. Keep up the good blogging for I know the positive impact for you personally and others far outweighs the negative.

By: Kristy Swain

Kristy Swain — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:58:59 +0000

It was great reading your post. I felt like I got to know you better. I’m new to your blog. I read lots of home design blogs and never feel that anyone is bragging. However, I see your dilemma – if your blog has other purposes as well (I’ve had youth ministry inspired blogs in the past), it can feel that way when you slip in home posts. It feels a little odd shifting gears and if people come for just the deeper family stuff, it can feel odd to them as well. However, it’s as several of these wonderfully talented ladies have said… home blogging is a supportive little world. Mainly because we share the same passion and appreciate what others have done; the work that has gone into a project, even if it’s better than something we have… I think prior to me loving decorating, back when I saw it as pretentious, I would have viewed it more as bragging… it probably said more about me and my passions than about the other person, though. Now, I see it as an art and as something that evolves as we grow. Anyway, I’m rambling a bit… but I wanted to let you know that your kitchen photos were awesome to see and I cannot wait to see the finished product! I can tell a lot of thought and effort went into it and no doubt it’s gorgeous! I’m glad you shared!

By: Shan

Shan — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:23:31 +0000

Really good point, Roeshel: “we all do share common passions that brought us together.” True!

Double Amen to: “family and friends don’t always realize {or recognize} the amount of work and heart and soul that go into accomplishments…”

Teary eyed reading the last sentence. It means a lot coming from you. I can say the same for you 😉

By: Shan

Shan — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:17:36 +0000

Ange, your words have brought peace to my mind. I really hope you’re right. I appreciate you so much. Hugs back!

By: Shan

Shan — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 02:13:40 +0000

So true, Dusty. Thank you for your support and glad you are back! 😉