tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post2535330018893449465..comments2023-10-24T06:43:21.120-07:00Comments on cakies: realRubyellenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12665592531250476367noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-9661233526443326052010-01-20T19:43:52.538-08:002010-01-20T19:43:52.538-08:00Your honesty is beautiful. This comment is coming...Your honesty is beautiful. This comment is coming in late, I've just been "perusing through" after reading an article about you in an older Artful Blogging issue (congratulations on that by the way). I know God brought me to this post of the thousands if not millions of posts out there tonight. I have been grappling with this same feeling this week. And you're right, it is through Christ that we "grow from one degree of glory to another." Getting caught up in resentment or bitterness is becoming less than He wants for us, and since we hold the prestigious honor of being loved by Him, we must step up to that glory. Thank you for sharing this and putting into words the way that I feel.Mary Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141904404798908765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-39522625592294279592010-01-07T14:12:28.428-08:002010-01-07T14:12:28.428-08:00And now I love you even more seeing your humility ...And now I love you even more seeing your humility and reliance on Christ. We are not perfect. It is impossible. I always think of how hurtful my thoughts are sometimes to others and how mean-spirited I can be. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for your forgiveness, grace, and mercy!<br />I think we're having church here on your blog!<br />Jennifer RossAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-58842268463408714232010-01-03T19:07:13.040-08:002010-01-03T19:07:13.040-08:00I think you look lovely!I think you look lovely!lacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04059924407461029177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-3270999337887414112009-12-30T06:08:25.382-08:002009-12-30T06:08:25.382-08:00this is the very first time i come across your blo...this is the very first time i come across your blog and i am intrigued by your true expression on your inner side of your soul. this is the very first time i ever read a blog so true. hope all the trials work out well with you soon whatever they are. good luck and have a better year on 2010.<br /><br /><a href="http://andwhatelseisthere.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ANDWHATELSEISTHERE</a><br /><br /><a href="http://andwhatelseisthere.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow">SHOP</a>ANDWHATELSEISTHEREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473023054909569086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-22602122637331592662009-12-24T17:43:42.599-08:002009-12-24T17:43:42.599-08:00From one sinner to another...blogging is our way o...From one sinner to another...blogging is our way of counting our blessings while we at times masquerade our painful mistakes. keep up your inspirational work and have a Merry Christmas.Liza B. Gonzalezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01972314916893907008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-17252485180085958492009-12-24T10:02:48.666-08:002009-12-24T10:02:48.666-08:00HIS GRACE is BIG enough!
Merry Christmas!HIS GRACE is BIG enough!<br />Merry Christmas!GiGihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08884844465635397102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-86417284923494363342009-12-23T11:57:09.060-08:002009-12-23T11:57:09.060-08:00Can you imagine what life was like before Christ c...Can you imagine what life was like before Christ came? It's a great illustration of what Christmas is about. When our hope entered the world so that we wouldn't have to live bearing our shame, guilt, and can choose to walk free vs. in bitterness and resentment knowing that through His Spirit He will help us not make those old mistakes again. <br /><br />Thanks for being transparent. Isaiah 53:6OpaqueSkieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990100115497850563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-20038846504688725032009-12-22T08:08:03.400-08:002009-12-22T08:08:03.400-08:00Rubyellen, I am Brooke's (PLaying grown Up) mo...Rubyellen, I am Brooke's (PLaying grown Up) mom, and found your blog through hers. You are a beautiful person, who is striving to please God and train your children in His ways. Look up, this season is temporary, and probably brought on mostly by sleep deprivation. It's a MONSTER!!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11646905238175825347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-25174072091183119772009-12-21T10:04:05.971-08:002009-12-21T10:04:05.971-08:00Once again you continue to inspire us. I found a ...Once again you continue to inspire us. I found a quote that summons up what your blog means to many of us. "Create a sense of family wherever you are. Find people to love and love them unconditionally." Best wishes for the coming year!<br /><br />-KristinekristineWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011772897530248963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-29491015486693676332009-12-21T02:06:07.572-08:002009-12-21T02:06:07.572-08:00oh Ruby! You are both beautiful inside and out, a...oh Ruby! You are both beautiful inside and out, and have been such a blessing to me and my family. Of course life isn't perfect, and we have our downfalls, but what's awesome about ut us that we have forgiveness and His mercies are new every morning :)<br /><br />May God guard your heart and mind while you are experiencing this trial.<br /><br />Please give the girls hugs and kisses from us! We ♥ you guys!bellasymphonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04480253023033164066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-34530718226468293652009-12-21T01:01:50.337-08:002009-12-21T01:01:50.337-08:00Oh, sweetie.
You just had a baby - your third one....Oh, sweetie.<br />You just had a baby - your third one. Don't be too tough on yourself.<br />And a wise old woman (OK, she was about 45 - my friend's mother) once told me that the mark of a good (and honest) mum is one who goes to bed each night swearing to herself that she will be a better mother/ wife/ friend the next day.<br />Your blog is so inspiring - the creativity, the love, the honesty. Thank you,<br />Karen (Scotland)Happy Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17142657700102628405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-17857093670122988762009-12-20T22:38:05.838-08:002009-12-20T22:38:05.838-08:00I am in a similar place. I know how painful it ca...I am in a similar place. I know how painful it can be to realize and acknowledge our own sinfulness. I just keep reminding myself that as I practice giving more of myself to God, He will overflow my life with His mercy and grace, which is what I know He will do for you as well.Amber Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11313281631858841720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-21861801514889330222009-12-20T18:24:23.632-08:002009-12-20T18:24:23.632-08:00You are so humble. Thanks for sharing your life on...You are so humble. Thanks for sharing your life on this blog. May God continue to give you strength to grow and bloom on this.Pinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16261154259047717000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-85812963583204315052009-12-20T14:39:03.003-08:002009-12-20T14:39:03.003-08:00God is good all the time! :) Thank you for the rem...God is good all the time! :) Thank you for the reminder that while we sinners, God's love and mercy is perfected in us and He uses us to bear testimony to how great He truly is! <br /><br />Love reading your blog and I am so glad you are open in sharing your faith and the good news, in good and bad times!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07181114111038250954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-34576084186330979792009-12-20T13:09:29.071-08:002009-12-20T13:09:29.071-08:00Hi, thank you for this "exomologesis"! Y...Hi, thank you for this "exomologesis"! You just remembered me how the day I came home with our third baby, during a fight with my husband, I broke a special pottery from France, he he. And Christ still loves me...L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00250382564209033320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-54592127657204410842009-12-20T11:38:20.842-08:002009-12-20T11:38:20.842-08:00I want you to know that I think you are beautiful,...I want you to know that I think you are beautiful, as you are. We don't expect you to be perfect, and I find your honesty a wonderful change from most of the people I deal with on a daily basis. You only need to strive to be as good as you can be and forgive yourself for your mistakes. Have a wonderful weekend, my lovely friend.<br /><br />xo StephStephanie & Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299362677254779569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-72959381797494694372009-12-20T05:07:32.175-08:002009-12-20T05:07:32.175-08:00Well, first off, you are very pretty without makeu...Well, first off, you are very pretty without makeup, wish I was that lucky. :) You are very brave to speak so honestly on your blog. It is hard to believe that somebody that has such great times can have such bad times, but you know what, we are humans & nothing in our lives is perfect... God is the only perfection & all we can do is try to be better & the first step to being a better person is acknowledging your faults, which you have seemed to do, now all you have to do is pray for forgiveness & try to avoid doing that behavior next time, but if you do it again, ask for forgiveness & you will be forgiven. It is a very stressful time right now with 3 little ones & it can be tough, but you will get through it. When you get angry, try to sit down to cool off so that the arguing doesn't continue & the anger amongst you can pass so that you can let go off it & not bring it by the girls b/c even kids can sense anger. You are human so don't ever feel like you have to be this perfect person that does not exist. Look at the good things God gave you- 3 healthy kids & a husband that quite obviously loves you to bunches & shows you respect.... some people in this world are not lucky to have what you have, so don't let the devil try to entice you to be angry or do things that may hurt your loved ones feelings.... it is his plan to break us away from the ones we love & to join his team.... remember you are strong, you can do it! You go girl! :)Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669040025558821469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-77151636219289592082009-12-19T21:43:36.955-08:002009-12-19T21:43:36.955-08:00so thankful for this post, for the chance to read ...so thankful for this post, for the chance to read it, for the chance to be a part of your 'real' life. it's an honor. <br />it's also an encouragement.<br />I think that all of us get to that place, the place of realizing just how yucky the yuck is. it's discouraging, isn't it?<br />but, as you mentioned, I feel like the process of sanctification wouldn't happen without these realizations and times of repentance.<br />I am praying for you tonight- praying that God will cover over the hurt and that the mercy and forgiveness and grace of Christ will be so evident to you and your family during this next week.<br />thanks for sharing yourself with us.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15212073062557881444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-66707913621487230472009-12-19T18:39:39.302-08:002009-12-19T18:39:39.302-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-54901131699149800292009-12-19T16:19:55.956-08:002009-12-19T16:19:55.956-08:00Big hugs! lots of prayers! and many Blessings sent...Big hugs! lots of prayers! and many Blessings sent to you! Thanks for sharing your heart...in doing so you have healed many!...and you are lovely- just "real" and beautiful!<br />Blessings!<br />JillJillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-82083739215667276272009-12-19T13:58:50.481-08:002009-12-19T13:58:50.481-08:00I am sorry you're feeling a bit down, however ...I am sorry you're feeling a bit down, however constructive it may be about what you are dealing with. I am not religious, so I don't relate to that aspect of your post, but the rest I can. Be kind to yourself, you are a new 3 child mama and it's tough with a little babe, however precious they are, particularly when two other lovelies are vying for your attention too. It's a busy time of year and you are, if not all the things we think you are as readers, very generous of your time and very productive - one person can only achieve so much in one day! Be generous to yourself, go slowly and don't be too tough. Your babes, your husband, you, you're all gorgeous.Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05576666721273174380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-32457618292531981232009-12-19T11:05:08.519-08:002009-12-19T11:05:08.519-08:00This is why I admire you; because you proclaim you...This is <i>why</i> I admire you; because you proclaim your/our sinfulness as much as you proclaim Jesus' goodness. It's real and honest, and not sugarcoated with sweetness, all you see is the sweetness that really <i>is</i> inside because of grace. Your humility is an example to me. Thank you, and God bless you as He heals and refines!<br />love,<br />caitCait https://www.blogger.com/profile/13978265743415465731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-58612555480937730812009-12-19T08:45:58.436-08:002009-12-19T08:45:58.436-08:00First, I want to tell you that the "real"...First, I want to tell you that the "real" you is lovely!<br /><br />Now, I hope these trying days end for you soon. Feel better and trust that there is a reason for this. <br /><br />Hugs, SharonSharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06408097459898425683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-29009264089019520322009-12-19T07:46:10.502-08:002009-12-19T07:46:10.502-08:00Thank you for this. I had a bad night and its nice...Thank you for this. I had a bad night and its nice to remember that no one is perfect and that everyone makes mistakes.Roxannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15678239691182745424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-959092383542566379.post-14490604775354523502009-12-19T02:27:15.073-08:002009-12-19T02:27:15.073-08:00Your honesty and frankness have touched me. You ar...Your honesty and frankness have touched me. You are so special.wood & wool stoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303649466928399991noreply@blogger.com