tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post2349158476906126387..comments2023-12-30T18:00:34.669-07:00Comments on by the light of grace . . .: Journal: And That... is Enough.The Lighthouse Coalitionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-35766785582380514682013-03-01T21:21:02.928-07:002013-03-01T21:21:02.928-07:00Thank you my dear friend. It's new to me too ...Thank you my dear friend. It's new to me too and now that I've been taught it I find myself comparing myself to motivate movement ALLLLLLL the time! It's hard, really hard, for me to own my feelings I'm finding!The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-50807921133624813652013-03-01T02:13:36.730-07:002013-03-01T02:13:36.730-07:00I love this post so much! I'm glad I pointed y...I love this post so much! I'm glad I pointed you to Jane's post and that it helped you so much. :) It helped me a lot too. I'm glad you wrote this post. And I'm glad Jane wrote hers. And I'm glad Julie wrote hers too. This concept is new to me, but so powerful. Thank you for sharing your love and insights and journey with others. Love you Sidreis!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-23686937465408508862013-02-28T00:16:47.474-07:002013-02-28T00:16:47.474-07:00Really!? I love hearing that! I keep learning fr...Really!? I love hearing that! I keep learning from it too. This post didn't come from me. It poured out of me through the Spirit... and the Spirit told me to post it when I did too. I was going to wait a couple days but the Spirit was like "now" and I was like ok! haha GOod thing! THe Spirit knew others needed it!The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-81097384647037558062013-02-28T00:15:20.405-07:002013-02-28T00:15:20.405-07:00Seriously!? So awesome! I'm from MT too! Ok...Seriously!? So awesome! I'm from MT too! Ok well I don't live there now... but... hey, you should email me. bythelightofgrace@gmail.com. The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-89595132451382270272013-02-27T17:11:14.458-07:002013-02-27T17:11:14.458-07:00I didn't even realize how much I'd need th...I didn't even realize how much I'd need this post today til well after I read it. I re-read it and also Julie's post on her blog that you referenced. Man I this was a direct answer to a prayer today and I didn't even know it would be. You continue to amaze me at the spirit you feel, listen to and follow through with. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-64062274172584612002013-02-27T16:55:59.339-07:002013-02-27T16:55:59.339-07:00You think? I've been following your amazing bl...You think? I've been following your amazing blog for awhile now but no, you don't know me. Lol I don't think so anyway! Just a 18 year old girl from MT! ;) <br /><br />Thank you!!! It's been a long and rough road but I wouldn't trade it for anything right now!<br /><br />Thanks! That means a lot! <br />-RachelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-31562836613799024562013-02-27T09:21:22.841-07:002013-02-27T09:21:22.841-07:00It;s so easy to fall into that trap isn't it? ...It;s so easy to fall into that trap isn't it? I literally have to tell myself to shut up when I get all comparison-ee. <br /><br />I think comparing robs us of the ability to truly be accountable too.. when we say "well at least I didn't do THAT"... we rob us of the chance to say "I did do this, and I'm sorry"The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-47467232241606686952013-02-27T09:19:50.023-07:002013-02-27T09:19:50.023-07:00Thanks Warrior! I'm with you. I'd be a m...Thanks Warrior! I'm with you. I'd be a mess with out connection. Finding my recovery group and now this online community has been vital to my recovery. :-)The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-22843184890614588752013-02-27T09:08:05.430-07:002013-02-27T09:08:05.430-07:00Thanks for this amazing post. I have been sick all...Thanks for this amazing post. I have been sick all week and have found myself deep deep in that rut of comparison to others. I do this often. It's hard but I try to remember as we have all been told Most often when we compare ourselves to others we compare their best with our worst. I am grateful for this post to remind me that it just is. My past and addictions/sins are and I can take ownership for them and move past. I don't have to suffer in a way that XYZ person thinks I should but just do what I can do. The Savior fills in the rest. Love you. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-14245357467942641062013-02-27T08:36:53.344-07:002013-02-27T08:36:53.344-07:00I was deeply touched by this. It's okay to FEE...I was deeply touched by this. It's okay to FEEL. Men and women. We are emotional, social beings. I'm so so so glad that we have people we can share with. This addiction would KILL me if I didn't have people to connect with. I love your hope, your testimony, and your openness/honesty.Warriorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03969295616148303722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-14772212431481689262013-02-27T07:24:37.026-07:002013-02-27T07:24:37.026-07:00You're thoughts are most welcome:-)
And yes, ...You're thoughts are most welcome:-)<br /><br />And yes, I do feel the numbness is a blessing and that's why I haven't complained about it too much, it's still just uncomfortable for me. And really, all I want is one good cry... just to feel human again.<br /><br />But all in the Lords timing, and in the end, I surrender to Him. I've prayed for tears, He has heard it, and I know He'll answer that prayer when the time is right.<br /><br />Thanks girl!The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-52946938820629855742013-02-27T07:22:28.669-07:002013-02-27T07:22:28.669-07:00Thanks Stacey! You're right:-) And you rock ...Thanks Stacey! You're right:-) And you rock too!The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-64020940222336998482013-02-27T07:21:50.933-07:002013-02-27T07:21:50.933-07:00Great insight! Dang, for some reason I am super c...Great insight! Dang, for some reason I am super curious who you are! Do I know you? Haha..<br /><br />Anyway - I'm so happy you are working to serve a mission. What an absolutely noble path you are taking. <br /><br />So proud of you!:-)The Lighthouse Coalitionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07313283867022797916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-33534945751647120512013-02-26T22:32:53.673-07:002013-02-26T22:32:53.673-07:00I love you and I know what it's like to feel n...I love you and I know what it's like to feel numb when I feel like I "should" feel something else. Dang it all!! I say let it ride. The numbness may be protecting you now. I had a most devastating trial once, and at first I thought I didn't feel sad, but I only felt numb. Honestly, I'm very grateful for that numbness because I wasn't ready for the pain of the reality. Maybe this isn't exactly encouraging, but the pain did come, and it came in increments that I was able to handle. Joy came, too. Peace came, too. Don't focus on what you are or aren't feeling. Just let it be! Whatever it is, let it be. It's okay, because it IS.<br /><br />I often offer unsolicited advice. Please know that behind it all is a caring friend who wants to help. Joy to you, sister.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05427592797141856932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-53784412423586603042013-02-26T22:25:49.999-07:002013-02-26T22:25:49.999-07:00Sid, thank you for posting this. It is exactly how...Sid, thank you for posting this. It is exactly how I have been feeling for a while. The Lord doesn't want us to withhold our feelings from Him. He already knows! I'm praying for you and pulling for you. I haven't felt the joy, but I am trying. You are wonderful!<br /><br />Love you! -StaceyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-1077430267618318562013-02-26T21:41:39.504-07:002013-02-26T21:41:39.504-07:00I mean, my sister just signed her name to throw fo...I mean, my sister just signed her name to throw for a college and got an amazing scholarship and her new coach wants me now too. That's basically where the first comment came from. I should be grateful for my recovery and worthiness to serve a mission now. I've worked so hard for this! I guess seeing her success tempted me to compare myself to that and picture what I "should" be, instead of choosing and being the instrument that my Heavenly Father wants me to be. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5424482756711997594.post-37414465153507778222013-02-26T21:33:31.643-07:002013-02-26T21:33:31.643-07:00Thank you for sharing this, Sidreis!! Today has be...Thank you for sharing this, Sidreis!! Today has been a bumpy and super doubtful day for me too! I found myself wanting to give up my goal of being able to put in my mission papers for just a chance to throw shot put in college. Your blog always gives me so much strength and hope whenever I seem to find myself here!! I've worked way to hard for where I'm at now and even my recovery, just to give it up and sign my name to a college track team. I know what I want now and I just know that serving my Heavenly Father is what I'm supposed to do right now. :) Keep it up!! I love seeing your progress and hard work! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com