tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post6930583064677047067..comments2023-08-19T05:38:55.078-05:00Comments on it's just how i see things: untitledgeorgia b.http://www.blogger.com/profile/15482885077943093475noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-22132368616073256252009-07-16T10:04:12.660-05:002009-07-16T10:04:12.660-05:00thinking of you! we were there several years ago. ...thinking of you! we were there several years ago. know that God is there and is taking care of you, even when it is seems you are aloneJourneying Fivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778946547578149190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-48909337820556774242009-07-15T22:27:01.436-05:002009-07-15T22:27:01.436-05:00mama, that is awesome. thanks.mama, that is awesome. thanks.georgia b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15482885077943093475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-73470445993007054402009-07-15T22:15:56.199-05:002009-07-15T22:15:56.199-05:00here is how that verse reads in the greek...i'...here is how that verse reads in the greek...i'm not a greek scholar but this comes from someone who is...<br /><br />Robert Strand, in his book, Especially for the Hurting Heart, has a wonderful discussion of Hebrews 13:5 in which we read these encouraging words: “God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you!’”<br /><br />Strand asks, “What ever does never mean?” And he notes that in the original language “never” is really a compounding of five negatives. Not that each negative is added to another. Rather, each negative is multiplied by the other. According to Strand, it really should read, “I will never, no, not ever, no never leave you or forsake you!” It is a synergistic compounding negative. It’s a forever never which has no exceptions! Then he asks, “What does ‘leave’ mean?” He says that in the original Greek it means “to leave behind, to abandon, to give up on, to send back.” Well then, so far our verse will read: “I will never, no not ever, no never leave you behind, abandon you, give up on you, or send you back!”<br /><br />Finally he asks, “What does ‘forsake’ mean?” In the Greek it means, “to leave one in a helpless state, to disregard.” It also can be further expanded to include “not relaxing my watchfulness over you.” To this point, then, says Strand, our verse, in the full, amplified version reads: “I will never, no not ever, no never give up on you, abandon you, leave you behind, cause you not to survive, leave you helpless, nor shall I ever relax concerning keeping my presence with you!” In other words, we can relax. God will always be there for us.<br /><br />I find that exceedingly comforting. Don’t you? See you Sunday!EnnythingGoeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05262823596691671195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-23799428825252899232009-07-15T12:47:47.651-05:002009-07-15T12:47:47.651-05:00Georgia - I must have missed this post! Oh my goo...Georgia - I must have missed this post! Oh my goodness, you guys are troopers. This layoff business is scary stuff indeed. Some friends are in the same situation - both are out of jobs. Hang in there, say your prayers, and in the moments where it's possible, let yourself be excited by the possibilities. And during the times that's not possible, just be kind with yourself and know there are many people who care - and that your situation will change.<br /><br />I'm so sorry! I'll say a prayer. Kudos to you for keeping a positive attitude. Remember Romans 8:28! Hugs to you.Hi Kookyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14414232981567488952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-31016242791265439832009-07-15T11:05:02.925-05:002009-07-15T11:05:02.925-05:00I am so sorry to hear this! My prayers go out to y...I am so sorry to hear this! My prayers go out to you and your family. Please know if there is anything I can do. And please keep us posted. My heart feels your pain and I am sad to hear your scary news. I am praying for amazing opportunities better than before to come out of this scary change, and pray that it will be one of those things you look back on as a blessing in disguise.<br />Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers.<br />Shell<br />PS I don't know how I missed this post yesterday, but I am so sorry I did. I was reading the new one today and wasn't sure what had happened. I feel bad for commenting on a different post yesterday and not this one.<br />xoWildflower Studio (Michelle Dransart)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03537594730011416622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-1367232227869553242009-07-15T08:03:17.855-05:002009-07-15T08:03:17.855-05:00Georgia, my heart dropped when I read this the oth...Georgia, my heart dropped when I read this the other day... It seems so unreal, impossible for it to happen to both of you now. I cannot much offer advice, but I am sending great thoughts for you and your husband out into the universe and I hope that you somehow find a solution to what has been thrown into the mix of your life. I went back and read your post about the lemons (linked on the other blog) and I hope you still plan to go back to school... It truly seems that that is what is meant to be! <br /><br />Also, congrats on the etsy shop! I cannot wait to see what treasures you post to share. I'm especially excited about your photography!Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09685619533761656533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-40629833911508831252009-07-14T23:54:11.686-05:002009-07-14T23:54:11.686-05:00I'm so so sorry. I truly hope things turn arou...I'm so so sorry. I truly hope things turn around for you and the hubs very soon. Please let me know if there is anything I can do! If you get that Etsy shop up and running I'll promote the heck out of it!BonBon Rose Girls Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699626979106427874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-27195061609773600182009-07-14T10:55:51.507-05:002009-07-14T10:55:51.507-05:00oh sweet, lovely Georgia. how much it broke my hea...oh sweet, lovely Georgia. how much it broke my heart for you, and brought tears to my eyes in reading this. i am seeking after the Lord in prayer for you. i know it is really scary but i pray that you will trust fully on the Lord and his grace to get you through. remember he is there with you, keep relying fully on him as he is the only one able to carry you through. i know that isn't always easy as i'm often being taught that each & every day... let your tears fail, cling to the Lord, call out his name, and rest beneath the cross at his feet. he is there. he is able.<br /><br />i'm so very sorry, friend. i am here whenever you need to talk. i weep for you. i love you. i'm praying for you.Rochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14484648492290966112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-62747311290280062242009-07-14T10:50:51.439-05:002009-07-14T10:50:51.439-05:00Call me if you feel up to it. LOVE you. ~D.Call me if you feel up to it. LOVE you. ~D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-14607207005960246812009-07-14T10:06:48.959-05:002009-07-14T10:06:48.959-05:00Oh no Georgia!! I am so sorry to hear this. Yes, l...Oh no Georgia!! I am so sorry to hear this. Yes, like others have said...hang in there and keep the faith. Some paths are bumpier than others but you might be happily surprised at where it takes you, even if it doesn't seem like it right now. You are in my prayers!!::::Lula Boutique::::https://www.blogger.com/profile/00812152961185755814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-86355450895893300272009-07-14T09:34:21.245-05:002009-07-14T09:34:21.245-05:00Oh sweetie I am sorry. Hang in there. If you need ...Oh sweetie I am sorry. Hang in there. If you need to take a "time out" people do understand. God does have a plan for us, even if we don't get it sometimes. <br />Please remember if you need to go to the park and play we are always here. :) Sending hugs your way.ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo<br />Thinking of you,<br />Julie and the little GirlsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-57067102864488213072009-07-14T09:24:33.022-05:002009-07-14T09:24:33.022-05:00so sorry ...please rally around those you love ......so sorry ...please rally around those you love ...throw the seeds of change to the wind (much like the ones in the photo above)and know that HE will care for you wherever the seeds land...ELKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935251214683485912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-82863746264912413352009-07-14T05:41:14.559-05:002009-07-14T05:41:14.559-05:00My prayers and thoughts are with both of you durin...My prayers and thoughts are with both of you during these times. I don't know you at all except through blogging, yet I a feel for you and your husband as if you are old friends. Let faith and your love for each other get you through this.<br />PeaceSteve Gravanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840984762759524660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-51662675317538867252009-07-14T04:19:15.656-05:002009-07-14T04:19:15.656-05:00I am sure that walk helped you and your husband ma...I am sure that walk helped you and your husband make some plans, when one falls down it is only a good thing once you pick yourself up again. I send you strength, patient understanding and hope to help you get through this time. Good luck.Alaskangal Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580494932348054192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-10384390786733958142009-07-14T02:16:07.292-05:002009-07-14T02:16:07.292-05:00I'm so sorry to hear this. I am in this positi...I'm so sorry to hear this. I am in this position as well. It is scary. But you've picked the perfect verse to cling to. Hang in there.Elaina M. Avaloshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016519406477182338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-10324338153991484382009-07-14T00:25:09.359-05:002009-07-14T00:25:09.359-05:00oh georgia, i feel for you and your man. dont lose...oh georgia, i feel for you and your man. dont lose faith. and it will see you through this.<br /><br />hugs,<br />kamanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-12387993812519271522009-07-13T23:38:16.067-05:002009-07-13T23:38:16.067-05:00You are in my prayers. I know that with your posit...You are in my prayers. I know that with your positive attitude and incredible talent everything will be OK soon.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10837468075125434991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-32332817992424784532009-07-13T22:52:04.694-05:002009-07-13T22:52:04.694-05:00Hugs all around...this truly stinks!Hugs all around...this truly stinks!GailOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556665956317683667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-18078463352413449592009-07-13T22:41:07.073-05:002009-07-13T22:41:07.073-05:00im sorry. i wish i knew the right thing to say.
yo...im sorry. i wish i knew the right thing to say.<br />your attitude is beautiful and you're looking to the right place.alissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529395431712591169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-77015534430353857352009-07-13T22:19:43.108-05:002009-07-13T22:19:43.108-05:00wish i can hug you guys..the world is getting ugli...wish i can hug you guys..the world is getting uglier.HLizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501423875033391870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-20585115321949429632009-07-13T21:44:48.241-05:002009-07-13T21:44:48.241-05:00not one good news to hear...do keep the faith!!! b...not one good news to hear...do keep the faith!!! believe that as one door closes...a few more will open :) hang in there georgia!!!shilviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14616447951753978487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-55229841855575370832009-07-13T21:39:23.313-05:002009-07-13T21:39:23.313-05:00I'm so sorry, Georgia. It's something that...I'm so sorry, Georgia. It's something that can happen in an instant to anyone now, sadly. I can imagine how scary it is as I think about it daily. <br /><br />You're so talented, I hope it's a very short time until everything turns around for you and your husband.<br /><br />My thoughts and prayers are with you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-46750071616322462412009-07-13T20:45:18.360-05:002009-07-13T20:45:18.360-05:00hi georgia, i'm so sorry to hear about what ha...hi georgia, i'm so sorry to hear about what had happened. however i'm very sure that the Lord has even better plans for the both of you. :) keep praying huns, and i'll be praying for you too.<br /><br />hang in there!<br /><br />jeremiah 29:11 :)<br /><br />xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-20744927555446230482009-07-13T20:04:45.296-05:002009-07-13T20:04:45.296-05:00I'm sorry to hear your bad news. We in Austral...I'm sorry to hear your bad news. We in Australia are just starting to be hit be large retrenchments. People at my work are going at an alarming rate and there is more to come for. Although I might have a job today you never know what tomorrow holds.<br /><br />It is a very scary time and easy for me to say but try and look upon it as a new opportunity. I wish you and your husband find job soon.Memories Of Minehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13372908229050942550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8506858156087040907.post-52112336240164385382009-07-13T19:12:28.904-05:002009-07-13T19:12:28.904-05:00I am so sorry for you and your husband. I wish I c...I am so sorry for you and your husband. I wish I could make your worries go away. <br />You are so positive though - you took a walk with your husband. That is why you are going to be ok. You walked and talked. You are a team and when you face hard times with a united front, things work out. <br />Thank you for sharing. <br />xsuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663399157680843604noreply@blogger.com