tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post3108551121859834099..comments2024-03-29T03:44:12.622+11:00Comments on A peaceful day: Forgive me for harping on...Jeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-60230990755288517072011-04-25T16:48:04.450+10:002011-04-25T16:48:04.450+10:00J's mom!! You cannot believe how happy I am t...J's mom!! You cannot believe how happy I am to hear from you!! I have been praying for you, my friend. Where are you!? Let me know how I can contact you...please!!!!!!!!!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-76377992091275983822011-04-25T16:30:03.275+10:002011-04-25T16:30:03.275+10:00I am sorry that man in the store said that to your...I am sorry that man in the store said that to your husband. Not very nice!J's momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-1818813113398622172011-04-03T01:57:53.540+11:002011-04-03T01:57:53.540+11:00I am so thankful you "harped on." I had...I am so thankful you "harped on." I had just linked over to your blog from another and was explaining to my 10 y.o. dd that you are in Australia, at which point my hubby piped up and asked what was going on with you guys regarding the flooding. So I started scrolling down to see if you had an update - and again, I am so thankful you did. It brought tears to my eyes too the way your husband was treated by the store clerk - simply shameful!<br />Unfortunately our lives do get busy and with more disasters striking, we too have forgotten about the previous victims - thank you for the reminder! The reminder to not only pray for you and them (because that is all I can do for you from Texas!) but a reminder to be thankful for my own life and not get caught up in the "cares of the world."<br />I WILL certainly be praying for your families continued healing; mentally, emotionally and physically! Please keep "harping on!"Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04226487285008398980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-20473510769954894632011-03-29T06:04:57.004+11:002011-03-29T06:04:57.004+11:00Lifting all up in prayer. In our Sunday school cl...Lifting all up in prayer. In our Sunday school class, someone mentioned praying for Japan. I spoke up and said lets not forget those who are still trying to put their lives back together all over the world. I spoke of your blog. Sadly, many did said they had forgotten Australia. Not now, we prayed and placed Australia on our daily prayer list. Many prayers your way. Blessings.Blessed Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906946058388625128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-16191995788809072652011-03-28T17:08:26.926+11:002011-03-28T17:08:26.926+11:00Jeanne, as I am sure you will, in time, make every...Jeanne, as I am sure you will, in time, make everything beautiful and a reflection of your stylish self, I look forward to seeing how you recreate your home. <br /><br />Just imagine the "beautiful (fill in the name of the room/space) on a shoestring" posts you can do. (and I know you could make just about anything look beautiful.)<br /><br />As for the pain - the rebuilding of other parts of home life, speak away! While not everyone will relate to your specific challenges, every one of us can relate to pain and loss, and stand ready to cheer for you as you work through things.<br /><br />Are bloggy friends real friends?<br /><br />It's just like real life, isn't it. Some are around only for the fun stuff, some stick by you no matter what, and are closer to you for the sticking. :)<br /><br />Say what you need to say. We'll still be here ;)<br /><br />xx<br /><br />(Mrs BB)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-79864298282136998202011-03-28T08:33:08.633+11:002011-03-28T08:33:08.633+11:00Quickly, as that is all I am online for nowadays.....Quickly, as that is all I am online for nowadays... no you are not alone with the AV book. Whilst I haven't read it all the way through I've read excerpts and snippets and don't like what I read. And no, it's not just the writing style either. But that's for another time.<br /><br />I have been thinking of you and praying for you as the Lord brings you to mind- which is most often when I see you on FB. I don't think you're whingeing and it is good to hear more about it. Naturally the media has to 'move on' but people's lives do not move on quite so quickly.<br /><br />I know from personal experience as a few years ago we had experienced some personal tragedy but not of the natural disaster kind- but it is one that COMPLETELY changed the face of our homeschooling and our family. We still feel the ripples of it each day and probably always will for the rest of our lives. During the time it was all happening I wanted to blog but found that I seemed to be incoherent. Others seemed to think I was going loopy or getting into strange doctrine. I wasn't but I simply wasn't able to convey the pain in my heart as well as the lessons I was learning into words on a public blog. Because of the nature of my pain I didn't wishe to share details publically and felt that I was alone and had no one to share with. After a few months, people would ask me how the situation was and if it had improved. They had been praying and wanted to hear of God's victory. But these things happen in His time... which is not our time and I felt small not having anything positive to share in response to their question.<br /><br />Hence I have pretty much dropped off the face of the Internet world. But you can write about the disaster - so please do. It is not boring... it is part of your life and is important to you. It's important that those not directly affected not forget.Susan (HomeGrownKids)http://kerugma.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-29170377124956909672011-03-28T05:40:51.146+11:002011-03-28T05:40:51.146+11:00I am so glad you wrote this post! I have only be...I am so glad you wrote this post! I have only been online for a little over a month and, quite frankly, still feel very much out of the loop. Please know that I *want* to hear about your experience and how you are coping. These are the stories that hold us up through our won difficult times. <br /><br />As for AV's book, I look forward to hearing your opinion. I enjoyed reading about her journey, but I can see why people wouldn't like the book. I wouldn't say it will be a classic, as some have said. Anyway, this isn't the venue for a review, is it?Tereasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06702809283384481445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-45895028053582642011-03-25T15:38:56.692+11:002011-03-25T15:38:56.692+11:00((((hugs)))) dear and know that you are not forgot...((((hugs)))) dear and know that you are not forgotten. I stand her ashamed of the fact that I have not been visiting and commenting more, so busy in my own life and what seems to be my own worries. Write about it as much as you like and I will read it without thinking you are whining the least bit.<br /><br />Btw, I look forward to the Voskamp review as I have been on the fence about getting it.Autismland Pennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06394505053803936255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-55914917763221479782011-03-24T15:13:57.956+11:002011-03-24T15:13:57.956+11:00Hi Jeanne,
I'm not sure if one ever really re...Hi Jeanne,<br /><br />I'm not sure if one ever really recovers from such huge losses, but I am sure that the pain will ease slowly over time as life brings you things to smile about.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370393893728279355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-29499625416467676942011-03-22T20:47:38.720+11:002011-03-22T20:47:38.720+11:00Jeanne,
I admit it is hard to remember the strugg...Jeanne,<br /><br />I admit it is hard to remember the struggles of others when they are not before you. But keep talking about it. It is likely to help you and to help those who need to know that they are not alone in their struggle and to help others to keep in mind and prayer you and others like you.<br /><br />I find that I often read about the plight of orphans and can not relate it to many - even my family can only handle so much. But I can pray and I sometimes need the reminder of how great the need is.<br /><br />SylviaSylviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07580811028580612299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-25443454494455839342011-03-22T09:54:08.633+11:002011-03-22T09:54:08.633+11:00Hi Jeanne.
You, your family and your town are st...Hi Jeanne. <br /><br />You, your family and your town are still very much in my thoughts and prayers. <br /><br />It will be a long process of recovery, and very tough too. I think of "life stress" scales (like Holmes and Rahe here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holmes_and_Rahe_stress_scale ) and you and your hubby (and many of your townsfolk I'm sure) would score way off the scale! I think you are all doing remarkably to be facing each day as it comes, counting your blessings, and making time to enjoy things together. <br /><br />I think your blog will be a blessing to people whatever it contains - flood recovery or new books or homeschooling or whatever. I'll certainly continue to read!Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16331862535368805034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-6666210489514172662011-03-22T09:43:04.313+11:002011-03-22T09:43:04.313+11:00See how much we love you, Jeanne! Everyone else ha...See how much we love you, Jeanne! Everyone else has written so eloquently that I can only add my small comfort. The girls and I pray for you every day by name and for the rest of your country, too. I am glued to my blogroll to see if there's an update from you, because your honest posts keep me connected to you. (However, if it is best for you and your family to take a break from blogging, by all means do so. I'll still be here when you come back.) with much love, EllenEllenhttp://bluestockingbelle.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-71630619536021624232011-03-22T00:18:28.511+11:002011-03-22T00:18:28.511+11:00Jeanne,
We have been praying and continue to pray ...Jeanne,<br />We have been praying and continue to pray for you. I know I can't begin to imagine what you have suffered or will continue to face to get back to what was "normal" for you. What a record this will be of your struggle and His faithfulness. Continue to share what needs to be shared....the readers who truly care about YOU will continue to read and pray. May you continue to glorify Him. God's richest blessings be upon you!Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10612716398097555419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-3031677522308238142011-03-21T22:48:07.135+11:002011-03-21T22:48:07.135+11:00Hi Jeanne--sending thoughts from Canada. Yes, the...Hi Jeanne--sending thoughts from Canada. Yes, the media tends to give us a collectively very short memory. I think it is somewhat the same for those who have gone through a death--after the funeral and everything has died down, expecting that now it's just time to get things back to normal. Thanks for the reminder that "normal" can take a very long time, if at all.Mama Squirrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06941211100125966917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-78813858921520724882011-03-21T11:13:53.395+11:002011-03-21T11:13:53.395+11:00A beautiful post today Jeanne. I have been wonder...A beautiful post today Jeanne. I have been wondering how your once peaceful family is going and coping in these ongoing weeks. Thankyou for giving us this update.<br /><br />Daily life continues, even amidst disasters. I look forward to hearing of your daily adventures and your ongoing recovery - as individuals, as a family and as community.<br /><br />My prayers are continually with you. xo<br /><br />And I look forward to hearing your thoughts on Ann Voxkamp's new book. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656724991654128283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-39099626095156847862011-03-21T11:08:49.858+11:002011-03-21T11:08:49.858+11:00HI THERE in north victoria I don't comment but...HI THERE in north victoria I don't comment but I check in on you weekly and pray for you more often you are not forgotten many people NEVER comment but we still careAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-9898676623964193742011-03-21T06:48:37.078+11:002011-03-21T06:48:37.078+11:00I haven't said much recently, but do know that...I haven't said much recently, but do know that I am thinking of you and the difficult time you are having. I am thrilled that you were given that quilt as it seems to be a great comfort.Suzuki Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142684589679333422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-36835363695799014112011-03-21T05:47:03.458+11:002011-03-21T05:47:03.458+11:00My first visit to your site...can't imagine wh...My first visit to your site...can't imagine what you're living through. Today a friend of mine in Japan posted this link http://www.japanquakemap.com/ on her Facebook page for an earthquake map. Turns out there's one for Japan and one for Christchurch. Just thought you might be interested. It is a phenomenal tool.<br />Thanks for the info. I'll add Christchurch area to my prayer list.Anonymoushttp://reachingthe1040window.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-31959310785418666292011-03-21T05:26:42.806+11:002011-03-21T05:26:42.806+11:00Still thinking of and praying for you. Our church ...Still thinking of and praying for you. Our church sent a group of volunteers to Charlton 2 weekends ago. I wonder if you met any of them? Please keep telling us about what you are going through. You probably need to as part of your recovery and we are happy to listen. I do care very much and would love to help you.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09343902100920059797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-78431155949859994352011-03-20T21:34:46.969+11:002011-03-20T21:34:46.969+11:00Vanessa, That is a marvellous idea! I shall look ...Vanessa, That is a marvellous idea! I shall look at getting a mosquito net next weekend. Thanks, so much!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573473465011631325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-2401299180339890532011-03-20T21:19:16.501+11:002011-03-20T21:19:16.501+11:00Dear Jeanne,
With news of each disaster I think o...Dear Jeanne,<br /><br />With news of each disaster I think of all those before too, not at all forgetting, but knowing that the pain continues for those reported in the media and those not ... families of trapped miners, soldiers, people missing for many reasons. I have found it hard to write too, with all these reminders of the temporality of this life. I take courage knowing the Lord will return.<br /><br />I have been reading your blog and missing your frequent posts, but have not thought that your trial was over ... just that you're too hurt and busy, or lost for words, to write. I do want to hear about your struggles and triumphs, rebuilding and missing what can never be rebuilt, along with the other topics you mentioned. Please keep writing from the heart, even though it's hard. <br /><br />Regarding locusts bothering Jemimah at night ... perhaps a bed net would help her feel a little more sheltered, until this time passes. I wish I had one to send.<br /><br />With love, VanessaButterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04696049648997719529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-35964444190231273142011-03-20T18:04:57.991+11:002011-03-20T18:04:57.991+11:00Please don't stop writing about your situation...Please don't stop writing about your situation and all you have been through in the flood. You have been through a loss. <br /><br />I know the hardest thing about losing a loved one is that everyone rallies around for a few weeks and then one by one, everyone seems to drift away. It is then that you feel all alone and feel that no one cares about what you are going through. You are still picking up the pieces and trying to go on with life without your loved one. But you feel forgotten about.<br /><br />I can imagine that this is a lot like what you are going through with what you have been through in a flood. The media jumps all over the place...<br /><br />I love the pyschologist's advice. It is so important to keep talking about it. This blog is an extension of YOU, so please keep osting about it. xoxoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-7602119752946726432011-03-20T18:00:35.179+11:002011-03-20T18:00:35.179+11:00Prayers for you there Jeanne.
The media sickens ev...Prayers for you there Jeanne.<br />The media sickens everyone with the hype and repetition, but in each of these affected areas there are ordinary people remembering and caring and moving along.<br />Thanks for your thoughts for us. The boys and I particularly think of you having so recently visited your beautiful part of the country.<br />Major flooding is about a twenty cycle here in CQ so many have been through the recovery cycle many times.Rubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09705309602853231946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-59169172249447909192011-03-20T17:16:43.635+11:002011-03-20T17:16:43.635+11:00Dearest Jeanne, thank you for writing this. Prayer...Dearest Jeanne, thank you for writing this. Prayers have not stopped here for you and your family and your Mum also.<br /><br />Love you! xxxSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11507551793424616654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-143485269626703118.post-17812874469837484352011-03-20T14:42:45.019+11:002011-03-20T14:42:45.019+11:00Jeanne:
You're not forgotten here, but it is ...Jeanne:<br /><br />You're not forgotten here, but it is so easy to forget. Media saturation, and the chasing after the next "big thing" is a dangerous aspect of our culture. We need to remember that these "big things" are affecting real people, and this "horror movie" (as Skyhooks would call it) that we see on our nightly news stars real people with real pain.<br /><br />You're not forgotten here. You're in my thoughts and prayers. But I need to be reminded. Please continue to use your skills in writing to let us know, and let us not forget.Nathan W. Binghamhttp://nwbingham.comnoreply@blogger.com