tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post8556597595891285844..comments2024-03-04T00:51:30.050-08:00Comments on What is a Sundial in the Shade?: Reflecting on the YearJosihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10615874450489497826noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-18700500882956023392010-03-26T00:01:13.699-07:002010-03-26T00:01:13.699-07:00Wow Josi! What a year, and look at the amazingly ...Wow Josi! What a year, and look at the amazingly strong woman you have become. It's been fun reconnecting with you (through Micki at least). May blessings rain down upon you! We have a blog together if you have time to stop by you can link to it from our blogger profile. Your books are awesome! We both loved them even before we realized it was you!<br />teri2sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01052152236223608826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-42507519061262487992010-03-23T10:56:48.753-07:002010-03-23T10:56:48.753-07:00I totally get this. Its been almost a year that m...I totally get this. Its been almost a year that my husband was laid off. Yesterday was his first day at his new job. The past year was really hard.Sometimes when it rains it pours. But together my family prayed, loved and relied on our Heavenly father to make it through. Thanks for sharing your trials and how you have turned them to strengths. It has helped me reflect on my past year as well.May this next year bring us much peace and happinessShellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11986944385948000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-73099335153183104002010-03-19T18:58:13.877-07:002010-03-19T18:58:13.877-07:00Josi, this is one of the best posts I've read....Josi, this is one of the best posts I've read. It's reflective and thoughtful and honest--all attributes I admire in writing, and among the rarest of qualities in people. Thanks.Curtis Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15766891997509591191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-36417719946099989672010-03-17T18:33:06.006-07:002010-03-17T18:33:06.006-07:00Thanks for the post. I needed to hear that. Again....Thanks for the post. I needed to hear that. Again.Karlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771306878095218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-89238535309577513382010-03-16T10:20:37.629-07:002010-03-16T10:20:37.629-07:00Wow, Josi, you really know how to touch us all. Wh...Wow, Josi, you really know how to touch us all. What an amazing post and what an amazing woman you are. You've created a memorable moment for me today reading your words. Thank you for the breath of sunshine you are to all of us.To the House and Back bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10521852020653547901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-5274827913062422262010-03-15T17:27:45.842-07:002010-03-15T17:27:45.842-07:00I had to leave a comment because I just finished r...I had to leave a comment because I just finished reading English Trifle recently and after downloading the recipes (sooo excited to try the crumpet one!), I saw on your website that you had a blog.<br />To say that it looks like you've had a trying year would be about as much of an understatement as the Lamanites in the book of Alma "beginning to be astonished" when Ammon cut their arms off. I hope that you continue to find success and relief. I also congratulate you on 17 years of marriage! I'm on my third year now. Going on forever.<br />I'm a writer too, only I've been trudging through my last dozen rejections and wondering when I'm going to get a 'yes.'<br />Any advice?Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857711562597839692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-9269929078342540652010-03-15T17:21:07.465-07:002010-03-15T17:21:07.465-07:00Oh, the things I've become expert at that I ne...Oh, the things I've become expert at that I never wanted to learn. It really is nice to look back and realize that we've survived, and might actually be the better for it.<br /><br />Great post. Thanks, Josi.Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17369952902975144773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-45313688794659060952010-03-14T08:15:53.497-07:002010-03-14T08:15:53.497-07:00Reflecting can be such a wonderful experience. I&#...Reflecting can be such a wonderful experience. I'm so glad you made it through the year. What wonderful blessings for your marriage and family relationships have been the result~Aud's Spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07236817534837348063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-40978857811137704052010-03-13T18:15:15.912-08:002010-03-13T18:15:15.912-08:00This is powerful on several levels. I'm so gla...This is powerful on several levels. I'm so glad that year is in the past for you, yet a lot of great things came out of it. As always, I'm standing back and admiring you. Wow.Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-80076076938217635002010-03-13T07:11:12.377-08:002010-03-13T07:11:12.377-08:00An inspiring post. I think if we all threw our own...An inspiring post. I think if we all threw our own trials on a table for a swap, most of us, seeing what others have gone or are going through, would take our own back.<br />We can have an opportunity to learn what we are made of through adversity. Your husband is lucky to have you, and it sounds like he knows it. Great job, Josi.Kristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03734014895825429358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-22263553830884555792010-03-12T23:24:28.835-08:002010-03-12T23:24:28.835-08:00Trials and Blessing in the same sentence. Isn'...Trials and Blessing in the same sentence. Isn't that an oxymoron?<br />Your are amazing at your worst...i can't imagine you at your best. Your are awesome Josi. Thanks for the lifes lessons that inspire us all to become all that we can. Even at my age we can learn so much from you young wives, mothers etc...Wishing you a wonderful, better year with everything you stand in need of.....BECAUSE YOU DESERVE IT!!!Grandma 'D'https://www.blogger.com/profile/16103374229778976334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-91465338587242767022010-03-12T22:20:43.895-08:002010-03-12T22:20:43.895-08:00Wow. What a year. It always makes me stop and thin...Wow. What a year. It always makes me stop and think when I hear the trials of others because I think so often it's easy to just assume you're the only one with tough problems. <br />I love the thought that trials lead to discoveries. And all the discoveries you've had. <br /><br />Quick question, were you and hubby school mates? :)Cranberryfrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384164423414892482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-84215552192833159872010-03-12T20:24:54.929-08:002010-03-12T20:24:54.929-08:00I think that this is so relateable even if the cha...I think that this is so relateable even if the challenge itself is different. I love the way you explained what you learned.Melanie Jacobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02489615939726209573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-70098274644845304952010-03-12T15:45:15.354-08:002010-03-12T15:45:15.354-08:00Wow! Josi, this is a great post! We had a difficul...Wow! Josi, this is a great post! We had a difficult first part of the year. Surprisingly, it lead to a great job and happy children. But boy, it was hard to get through the trials!Carolyn V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15456210036213016603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-68883607750588247732010-03-12T14:57:55.561-08:002010-03-12T14:57:55.561-08:00It's no small wonder that I think the world of...It's no small wonder that I think the world of you. And I don't say that just because you had a tough year. I say that because of the woman you became THROUGH that tough year. I admire the heck out of you, Josie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-87443228418960507482010-03-12T14:34:09.698-08:002010-03-12T14:34:09.698-08:00Josi, you are amazing. Thanks for sharing your tri...Josi, you are amazing. Thanks for sharing your trials and triumphs.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04610208244881298012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-15915598343704672592010-03-12T14:29:25.683-08:002010-03-12T14:29:25.683-08:00Wow, Jos. I'm sure glad you survived the year...Wow, Jos. I'm sure glad you survived the year and came out on top. It's too bad that we do learn so much from our challenges - darn them! And thanks for sharing - it is always comforting and inspiring to hear other people's experiences.<br /><br />Well, I think you're awesome and I'd have told you that I knew you could do it. :)<br /><br />Happy 17!!alishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13773636344242579668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-18115005219350999042010-03-12T13:56:46.274-08:002010-03-12T13:56:46.274-08:00Wow, you just put everything I have been feeling t...Wow, you just put everything I have been feeling the last little while into words. <br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />TraceyMixedNutshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10627237754747445067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-48126558084630466842010-03-12T13:24:47.856-08:002010-03-12T13:24:47.856-08:00You and I have been on a similar road this year, Q...You and I have been on a similar road this year, Quickbooks and all. We'll get through this!<br /><br />The Damsel in Dis Dress<br /><a href="http://mynewoldschool.com" rel="nofollow">http://mynewoldschool.com</a>The Damsel In Dis Dresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05208040949986947201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-67595905271839550142010-03-12T13:11:39.782-08:002010-03-12T13:11:39.782-08:00You're one brave lady! :)You're one brave lady! :)Cheri Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102570290810616371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25267270.post-51225167006181079742010-03-12T12:43:37.419-08:002010-03-12T12:43:37.419-08:00I find that things usually come full circle.
Love...I find that things usually come full circle.<br /><br />Loves this post, Josi!Kristina P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16144488639100871226noreply@blogger.com