tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post2769054747455612973..comments2023-10-22T04:08:07.629-07:00Comments on Not Who I Was... But Not Who I'm Suppose to Be: Chapter 4 Ms. HappinessCarolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09550650176617319950noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-78589952153863755772008-10-19T14:27:00.000-07:002008-10-19T14:27:00.000-07:00Carol, I love your post, especially the line, "The...Carol, <BR/>I love your post, especially the line, <BR/>"The only thing that stands in my way of true joy is me!. So I'm just going to step over here and get out of the way."<BR/>Isn't that SO true?? I need to step over with you because I know that mySELF is the only thing that gets in the way of a full and joyfilled life with God!<BR/>Thanks for sharing the story about your friend. I do not want to be the one still carrying around bitterness 15 years later, but the one who finds God's purpose and mercy in all things...even the things that bring pain and take away what we THINK is our happiness. Thank you for your encouragement.<BR/>I love your new photo and layout. You are beautiful, joyful Carol!Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06343708951811528611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-34011410523626329672008-10-18T22:12:00.000-07:002008-10-18T22:12:00.000-07:00Okay, I just want to know if the two story Target ...Okay, I just want to know if the two story Target has escalators or one of those cart mover things? Isn't that the coolest thing?<BR/><BR/>Thanks for visiting my blog. I was blessed by your comment and so humbled. Great to have you join with me in the adventures! :)Stonefoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01315274338937631860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-30669540050917425402008-10-17T21:40:00.000-07:002008-10-17T21:40:00.000-07:00Carol, thanks for stopping by and I'm happy to fee...Carol, thanks for stopping by and I'm happy to feed your funny bone. I figure I might as well do SOMETHING good with the chaos that's called my life!!! ha!<BR/>Anyways, I look forward to reading your blog. I read your informational page, and am intrigued by your testimony.<BR/>Have a great weekend!Heidi Zawiszahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17762762772424332950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-47941590144839920592008-10-16T23:53:00.000-07:002008-10-16T23:53:00.000-07:00Carol..God began a good work in you and he is cont...Carol..God began a good work in you and he is continuing one day at a time. Loved your post this week. The picture on your blog shows a happy you and I like it! ConnieConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197368073879030441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-32529207338108255322008-10-16T23:24:00.000-07:002008-10-16T23:24:00.000-07:00You are one tough cookie, with the most tender and...You are one tough cookie, with the most tender and God-filled heart! You have been through SO much in terms of emotional hardships, yet you have learnt so much and remain steadfast in your Faith. Bless your heart and thank you for sharing in such a valueable way... Naomi xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-27812876143700128382008-10-16T16:53:00.000-07:002008-10-16T16:53:00.000-07:00Carol,As I read your comments, I can see so clearl...Carol,<BR/>As I read your comments, I can see so clearly how you have grown through all this hurt you've been through. It's so amazing to me how God uses the hard stuff to bring us to a place of joy. I really admire you, friend, for sticking with it. Sounds like you've gone down a lot of roads to get here!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-61430065458405645582008-10-16T15:09:00.000-07:002008-10-16T15:09:00.000-07:00Carol,I just had to come back by and thank you for...Carol,<BR/><BR/>I just had to come back by and thank you for your kind and encouraging words on my blog. I have been so blessed this week by my bloggy friends.<BR/><BR/>I am doing much better today and have rejoined the land of the living.<BR/><BR/>Blessings, CindyJoy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-79633959287981346902008-10-16T10:31:00.000-07:002008-10-16T10:31:00.000-07:00Carol, what an awesome post! Sharing your heart ju...Carol, what an awesome post! Sharing your heart just shows how much you trust in Him and how only He can fill you with His joy. I love how you said that "the only thing that stands in the way of true joy is me, so I am going to step over here and get out of the way." Girlfriend, you are so right! <BR/>Many blessings,<BR/>Susan <BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see the pictures of the two-story Target!!!Runner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-86912498184283119142008-10-16T05:43:00.000-07:002008-10-16T05:43:00.000-07:00Carol,Your honesty is so refreshing-thank you for ...Carol,<BR/><BR/>Your honesty is so refreshing-thank you for continuing to share your life story.<BR/><BR/>"The only thing that stands in my way of true joy is me!. So I'm just going to step over here and get out of the way."<BR/><BR/>Amen--I am stepping aside with you!<BR/><BR/>hugs,<BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-44904792556374156812008-10-16T04:53:00.000-07:002008-10-16T04:53:00.000-07:00These post always send a chillup my spine and brin...These post always send a chillup my spine and bring tears to my eyes. The writing is so authentic and really strikes a cord deep in my soulLilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798421163456303903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-30568293536322907932008-10-15T20:07:00.000-07:002008-10-15T20:07:00.000-07:00I like how you described how you dislike the Carol...I like how you described how you dislike the Carol who searches after happiness...<BR/><BR/>But you like the Carol who searches for Joy in God....<BR/><BR/>Me too... count me in! :)<BR/>God bless,<BR/>HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-46240623271015693792008-10-15T17:43:00.000-07:002008-10-15T17:43:00.000-07:00Thanks for the encouragement to look towards Jesus...Thanks for the encouragement to look towards Jesus rather than circumstances or someone else to make us happy or better yet, full of joy.Amy L Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411525703683054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-10166676754690813732008-10-15T16:46:00.000-07:002008-10-15T16:46:00.000-07:00I'm not a bubbly person either, another thing we h...I'm not a bubbly person either, another thing we have in common. <BR/><BR/>I enjoyed reading more about you. I admire the joy and assurance you have now in your life. You have been through so much and the Lord is blessing you now with HIS rewards in HIS ways. <BR/><BR/>It's a blessing to see how the way we work doesn't work. <BR/><BR/>I said it just as you did...sometimes trying to seek our own happiness ends us not only unhappy but actually worse off than we started. <BR/>Love ya,<BR/>PaulaPaula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-53357937565391379722008-10-15T14:11:00.000-07:002008-10-15T14:11:00.000-07:00Wow Carol, what a great post! It's amazing how we ...Wow Carol, what a great post! It's amazing how we live in this world, so far apart, yet we're all basically the same underneath! No wonder we need our Sisters in Christ! Your post has reminded me that, despite what I said about things in my post, that I have sought happiness from things, as I have a whopping great big credit card debt just like you, but a bit bigger. Half through satisfying my needs and half through having to cover up for the needs of he whom I booted out! Thanks for sharing in your post too; open, raw and best of all, real! Love ya, PaulaPaulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10998506662161051393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3250802684753782184.post-68305041429271538262008-10-15T13:04:00.000-07:002008-10-15T13:04:00.000-07:00You keep it so real,girl!I love your openess and h...You keep it so real,girl!<BR/><BR/>I love your openess and how Satan no longer has a hold on you.<BR/><BR/>Blessings my friend,<BR/>TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204911845335416211noreply@blogger.com