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Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Just What I've Been Talking About...

I have a pet peeve about how our words can be encouraging or very hurtful. Old Lady Lincoln has a wonderful, short post on this topic today. It's great! Click here to take a look. I especially love the phrase Anyone can speak words that tend to rob another of the spirit to continue in difficult times. Special is the individual who will take the time to encourage another.
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  1. AnonymousOctober 29, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    That phrase rocks :)

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  2. MuseSwingsOctober 29, 2008 at 11:34 AM

    That is so true! I feel blessed by all of the encouragement I get from the bloggie buddies - there's no need or any reason to do anything else. Often we are teetering on the edge of self doubt and all it takes is a little push in either direction to make a difference. So let me just say - I love your blog! You go girl!

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  3. Betsy BrockOctober 29, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Museswings ~ I love your statement..."Often we are teetering on the edge of self doubt and all it takes is a little push in either direction to make a difference." So, so true! And when you encourage someone else, you receive a blessing yourself!

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  4. Rosezilla (Tracie Walker)October 29, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Yes, encouragement is like food and drink sometimes. Very nourishing. The problem with blogs is the comments section - it's so easy to try to condense a comment and it comes out snarky when you didn't mean it that way at all!

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  5. PattyOctober 29, 2008 at 5:07 PM

    I just put your blog down as receiving an award that I just received, please go to my blog and pick it up. Then you will have to list seven blogs you especially like and link to them. If you have the time, if not don't worry about it.

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  6. KayrenOctober 29, 2008 at 7:11 PM

    I went over this morning and checked her out. I loved the frog story and am sharing it with my kiddos. I enjoyed reading through several of her blog posts actually...she is a funny lady. Those ten commandments were a hoot, but oh, so truly simple.

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  7. PattyOctober 29, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    Have a great evening and a terrific Halloween.

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  8. Jill from Killeny GlenOctober 29, 2008 at 7:36 PM

    Amen! AND Amen!!!!

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  9. Jill from Killeny GlenOctober 29, 2008 at 7:37 PM

    OH! I just love the header photo...is that a postcard? ADORABLE...I have to call my girls to look at it.

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  10. Betsy BrockOctober 29, 2008 at 7:49 PM

    Rosezilla ~ I don't ever remember receiving a snarky comment from you! :)

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  11. Betsy BrockOctober 29, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    Kayren ~ yes, she is really funny and has some really great thoughts! I liked those 10 commandments, too! :) The frog story is wonderful....I've been thinking about it all day!

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  12. nanatrishOctober 29, 2008 at 8:58 PM

    Thanks for guiding me over to Lady Lincoln. She seems like a sweetheart. Betsy, you are always encouraging to me. I feel uplifted and thank you for all your sweet comments. I agree with Cynthia, having sweet blog friends helps us carry on. I also love the banner. Too cute!

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  13. Betsy BrockOctober 29, 2008 at 9:04 PM

    Nantrish....awww, thanks! I think you're pretty sweet yourself! ;)

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  14. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiOctober 29, 2008 at 9:38 PM

    "Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. "
    ~ Mother Teresa

    I've always loved that quote.

    Thanks for Lady Lincoln's blog link -- her posts were fun to read

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  15. Rosezilla (Tracie Walker)October 30, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    Thank you - you've just encouraged me!

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