tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post4378851674232442123..comments2023-10-23T12:47:06.972-04:00Comments on Just Me, Being Me: Confession TimeDenisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-72440462927513664032011-02-05T15:07:21.596-05:002011-02-05T15:07:21.596-05:00I am praying for you.
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DeborahI am praying for you.<br />xxoo<br />DeborahDeborah https://www.blogger.com/profile/10115126301153092589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-25328340483849054262011-02-04T09:13:54.445-05:002011-02-04T09:13:54.445-05:00Denise...I greatly appreciate your honesty and sha...Denise...I greatly appreciate your honesty and sharing your triumphs & trials. I believe we help others grown and not feel lonely in their struggles. I know that you will overcome this through the Blood of the Lamb! Glad to see your back in full swing! Love you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12379308095114107570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-80148381864865588472011-02-01T18:27:33.549-05:002011-02-01T18:27:33.549-05:00I still see the woman I was when I weighed 258 pou...I still see the woman I was when I weighed 258 pounds. ...<br /><br />It took me some time to get that 'picture' of me, of that time in my life and what I truly look like now...I would look in the mirror many times and had to 'readjust' my eyes to the true image of my body...It has been a process...God's timing is perfect though...I know my weight release was in His time...my body image is different right now..it's 'holy'..it's with a right mind set...I know without a doubt if I had lost all this weight Denise say 7 years ago...I would not have been glorifying God with this body...I would have been very 'worldly'....and would have gotten myself into a whole LOT of trouble.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-56400936412300422112011-01-24T14:09:28.169-05:002011-01-24T14:09:28.169-05:00Love your honesty here! Didn't realize that y...Love your honesty here! Didn't realize that you've been in such a hard place but praising God that He is in the midst of you and bringing you through to victory!!<br /><br />I also loved how you said "God is on your team, which means, I am on the winning team. God loves me, as I am." Amen, amen and amen!!<br /><br />Praying for you!<br /><br />HE IS FAITHFUL!<br /><br />Prayers and blessings!<br />JackieJackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471225291665810800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-79339563332494533132011-01-20T04:59:38.074-05:002011-01-20T04:59:38.074-05:00Oh Denise!
Do not this to yourself! Do not let th...Oh Denise! <br />Do not this to yourself! Do not let the Evil-one do this to you! <br />I have struggled with my weight ALL my life: my mother wanted me thinner/more polished/more this and that. My m.i.l. also expresses her views about how I should be: thinner/dressed that way etc. <br />But you know, with God's grace, and your love, your prayers and your blog :-) I am finding a balance and concentrate on what -and who!- trully matters in my life. <br />I am certain that in your husband's eyes you are the most beautiful, loving, adorable woman on Earth. Look at you: you go SO well together, God bless you. <br />Do not let the Evil one make you sick, and prevent you from enjoying your God given blessing of your very own body. <br />My dearest friend, I love you and I am praying for you. <br />God bless you.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03860313079227199741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-47180889101639887172011-01-18T12:11:33.805-05:002011-01-18T12:11:33.805-05:00Don't you worry about what other think or say ...Don't you worry about what other think or say about what you put on your blog. It's YOUR blog! I can't believe you have lost so much weight. You just take care of yourself and be healthy. Lovebug loves you no matter what you look like and so do I. :)Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07620890219070411589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-8066644335525099332011-01-17T13:46:38.115-05:002011-01-17T13:46:38.115-05:00Denise, thank you for sharing how I can pray for y...Denise, thank you for sharing how I can pray for you. I think of you often and wonder if you are feeling okay. I'm sorry for the battle you've been in. You are not alone. The enemy is always prowling but we know who holds us safe in His hand.<br /><br />Please take care of you. I wish I lived closer. <br /><br />Love you, friend,<br />tiffTiffany Stuarthttp://www.teawithtiffany.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-37183997570157387062011-01-17T13:42:01.129-05:002011-01-17T13:42:01.129-05:00(((HUG))) Blessings Shortybear!!!
You know I sent...(((HUG))) Blessings Shortybear!!!<br /><br />You know I sent you a long email about this! But I was wondering about the update you mentioned the day before this and instead you lay all this out! I love you, dear sister and I am praying and believing... I think you should me doing the study along with me or another great one over at <br />Bible Cafe for women:<br /><a href="http://www.womensbiblecafe.com/2011/01/mml-week-one-whats-in-your-thought-closet" rel="nofollow"> Me, Myself and Lies </a><br /><br />I'm so glad you are back but I'd rather hear you are WELL! I miss you so... and I have to be away for awhile but covet your prayers as you have mine! Good Morning Girls started today in the Book of James!<br />It's GREAT!!! They have a great plan and study laid out to read together and meditate on JAMES!<br /><br />I love you and pray God's covering over you! Be well in Jesus' Name!<br />Peace, love and JOY,<br />PeggyPeggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07178137619890142365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-30559629269424484832011-01-17T13:14:13.508-05:002011-01-17T13:14:13.508-05:00oh honey I understand the struggle with body image...oh honey I understand the struggle with body image and weight. As women long to be beautiful, and I think God placed that desire in our hearts, but what we believe is "beautiful" is so warped by our culture. I am here to tell you, you are beautiful! <br /><br />and really, I would like to slap your daddy upside his head for telling you you need to lose more weight...<br /><br />and in sharing your struggles you help others, so share...shine on dear friend!!!<br /><br />grace and peaceMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425904812918507490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-69298813356919589292011-01-17T10:34:41.408-05:002011-01-17T10:34:41.408-05:00I love you sweet sister so very very much. I have ...I love you sweet sister so very very much. I have struggled with up and down weight over the past several years since surgeries and predisone therapy. Like One Heart I have learned not to use the scale. I've also learned that it's what's on the inside that is most important first and you my friend are a shining gem...INSIDE AND OUT...YOU ARE SO VERY BEAUTIFUL.<br /><br />My prayers continue to rise up to the heavens for you...ALWAYS.<br /><br />{{{Holding you now}}}<br />AlleluiabelleAlleluiabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15737663459139575676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-31256954400093414732011-01-16T18:43:10.593-05:002011-01-16T18:43:10.593-05:00Much love and many prayers, my beautiful friend......Much love and many prayers, my beautiful friend....Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788724686085310730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-76000407003314798842011-01-16T10:16:02.657-05:002011-01-16T10:16:02.657-05:00awww Denise...the enemy has filled you with so man...awww Denise...the enemy has filled you with so many lies.. I believed those lies too and they almost killed me. Praying for you to walk in truth..the truth that you are loved just as you are...no changes needed.Nikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-44925169881362958482011-01-16T06:54:30.067-05:002011-01-16T06:54:30.067-05:00Hey beautiful lady..Just wanted to come by to let ...Hey beautiful lady..Just wanted to come by to let you know that I've been praying for you. Have missed you....I totally understand about this weight issue. Losing over 110 lbs, there are times I still see myself at the same weight you were also..(you and I both weighed the same at one time..)<br /><br />God has been putting you on my heart for quite some time and I've been praying...each and every time He brings you to my mind.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11857554289543670693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-36707952410958640362011-01-15T10:51:49.201-05:002011-01-15T10:51:49.201-05:00I am so blessed by the open sharing of your heart....I am so blessed by the open sharing of your heart. You ARE an AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL women inside-and-out and I am amazed at how God has consistently used your journey to encourage and inspire me. LOVE and APPRECIATE you so much. Hugs!!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01125250538857089377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-79901634948653007002011-01-14T15:45:25.281-05:002011-01-14T15:45:25.281-05:00My Dear Denise,
You truly are so beautiful a shini...My Dear Denise,<br />You truly are so beautiful a shining light of Who Christ is. I, too, am so sorry you have had to suffer so much pain, and have been in the hospital. As for the lies satan is hurling, and the thoughts of inferiority, I have been there, done that. Let's not do it anymore, but believe our Savior's truth to us. Thank you for being vulnerable in your writing, and I agree, as someone said, Don't listen to the one or two negative comments. There are people who share TOO much, but you are not one of them, my dear. I'm so glad you're back, and I am always encouraged by your SWEET heart and love for the Lord, and the grace that just FLOWS over your posts out to me. May the Lord heal you, and cover you with His wings and pour out His love and mercy upon you and Eddie. Bless you both.<br />Love you, my dear sister,<br />WendyWendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230575436747893912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-17871548702356696692011-01-13T20:48:30.263-05:002011-01-13T20:48:30.263-05:00Oh Denise, no wonder I've had you on my heart ...Oh Denise, no wonder I've had you on my heart this week. I'm so sorry Sister. <br /><br />I understand looking in the mirror and feeling less than thrilled. <br /><br />I'm glad you shared. I will be praying for you. (((hugs)))<br /><br />Love,<br />BethBeth in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17492590083823556624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-3411662576535124452011-01-13T13:07:40.197-05:002011-01-13T13:07:40.197-05:00Oh Dear sweet friend,
I am sorry to hear how you ...Oh Dear sweet friend,<br /><br />I am sorry to hear how you are struggling emotionally and weight wise. I do understand about the weight issue as me myself have problems dealing with my weight and how it affects me emotionally also. You are always in my prayers & thoughts may God Bless You and heal your wounds. Also thank you for being so honest about how you feel it truly touches me heart and now I know there are people out there who struggle daily just like me.<br />Loads of Love,<br />HeatherHEATHERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015170562571377033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-83933123044628870682011-01-13T11:47:14.662-05:002011-01-13T11:47:14.662-05:00My dear Denise, you are no alone. This is the lie...My dear Denise, you are no alone. This is the lie of the enemy and the materialistic world we live in. I pray that you listen to Him and not to the lies even if they come from your own family. My mother too has made me feel less than perfect by always pointing out how much I could lose. Over and over and it is so debilitating no matter how much she means well. Expectations are traps. My dad, on the other hand, who is home with the Lord, NEVER had any expectations and NEVER saw or pointed out anything lacking in me on the good. THIS is what made me want to be the best I could be--unconditional love without expectations.<br /><br />Fill your mind and spirit with God's truth and that will be your strength--not the world, the expectations of others OR even your own insecurities. Yes, I believe in health but I also believe there are many body types and shapes. We are not all skinny. Right now I am eating healthier and have lost a couple of pounds but refuse to be shackled to a scale. I won't go there. I see so many people who have lost a lot of weight in unhealthy ways and to be honest with you they look skinnier but they look unhealthy in their face and countenance. Lots of dark circles under their eyes and just not a look of health to me. Is it really healthy just because you are skinnier? Not really.<br /><br />Just eat good food well balanced. Balance is the key.<br /><br />I am praying for you as always. So good to hear from you. Hugs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-72578573448249971942011-01-13T00:15:44.045-05:002011-01-13T00:15:44.045-05:00God loves you dear sister just the way you are. A...God loves you dear sister just the way you are. And, I have an idea that your love bug does too. I have thought of you often. And, I wondered what was wrong. I even thought that perhaps I had offended you. Dear one. You were my shoulder, me ear so many times when I was going through dark days. It was your comments and your emails that strengthened me. <br />I hope that I can encourage and strengthen you. I just finished the Shelter of God's promises by Sheila Walsh. Two of her comments I am reminded of...dear one you are loved just the same on the days that you feel like you deserve it as the days when you've blown it...God is the one that pursues us, who woes us to His place of grace, to the shelter of His promises. And, He is the Cleft in the Rock. Christ's promise to us is not that he will give us shelter but that He will be our Shelter. Rest in the Shelter of His strength. <br />And, ~~~~~~~~~~~here's you a hug. Did you catch it?<br />Love ya,<br />SherryGranthamLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06803141808493672642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-65806019453199650802011-01-12T23:02:06.438-05:002011-01-12T23:02:06.438-05:00I am praying for you and I am so proud of you for ...I am praying for you and I am so proud of you for reaching out. Remember His strength is perfected in our weaknesses. May His strength be perfected in you, my friend.<br /><br />I'm so glad you're back.<br /><br />Lots of hugs,<br />lisaLisa Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806263533922265424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-53796052796278134352011-01-12T21:49:25.816-05:002011-01-12T21:49:25.816-05:00Oh, Denise. I think blogging is a wonderful way to...Oh, Denise. I think blogging is a wonderful way to share, and to also be encouraged. Don't let the comment of one or maybe two people discourage you!!More Than Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11159856133879672250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-74466616212232453902011-01-12T20:49:46.655-05:002011-01-12T20:49:46.655-05:00Precious friend... if you confess too much, heaven...Precious friend... if you confess too much, heavens, I confess far, far, far too much. A couple of posts ago, I wrote about the very same thing... feeling so unattractive and questioning my faith. We risk something when we disclose our hearts for public consumption, but I found that being honest serves the public well. It helps them realize they are not alone in their struggles. <br /><br />I think you look great; don't lose any more weight! I have a ton to lose, as I've put on 30 lbs since starting chemo. <br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-87497999876601909032011-01-12T19:59:21.017-05:002011-01-12T19:59:21.017-05:00So nice to hear from you again, Denise. Sorry to h...So nice to hear from you again, Denise. Sorry to hear that you are going through such struggles. I figure you must be 2' tall if you're worried that you're overweight at 132 pounds. I will be praying that God will give you peace as you delight in Him.Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-60932474376328966662011-01-12T19:36:54.447-05:002011-01-12T19:36:54.447-05:00It's good to hear from you sis though it was h...It's good to hear from you sis though it was hard what you had gone through. Always praying for you and bro. Eddie. May you remain strong in the Lord's power. Love to you.rcubeshttp://offthebeatentrek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6886027013746333312.post-68716929064299714612011-01-12T19:25:18.551-05:002011-01-12T19:25:18.551-05:00Oh, sweetie, I am so sorry that you have been sick...Oh, sweetie, I am so sorry that you have been sick as well. I have been thinking of you and been praying.<br /><br />Good to have you back. <br /><br />Don't let satan tell all those lies (I have been there myself)...<br /><br />Love & peace,<br /><>< Iriseph2810https://www.blogger.com/profile/09285857197237988640noreply@blogger.com