tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post5088273476877459770..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Is your life an amusement ride?Terri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-91524935187505549102011-10-29T16:27:35.011-07:002011-10-29T16:27:35.011-07:00What a hopeful, positive post. I'm so glad you...What a hopeful, positive post. I'm so glad you're able to see God's hand in the challenges in your life right now. I feel like I'm still wandering in the wilderness, but hoping for an oasis soon.Deb Shuckahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439395710731341021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-85242970725600449202011-10-28T16:25:39.975-07:002011-10-28T16:25:39.975-07:00Came across your blog and found it as a wonderful ...Came across your blog and found it as a wonderful read!Hope you have happier times to share now!!Rahul Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690287853990880735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62042388247517691972011-10-28T07:27:42.484-07:002011-10-28T07:27:42.484-07:00God's always surprising me with the people He ...God's always surprising me with the people He is bringing into my life. I believe He is working within us during those times when the roller coaster is rocking on so hard we only want it to settle or get off. Then the ride smooths, the cuves become less sharp, and we see, see what we wouldn't if we had not had that rockin' journey.<br /><br />I'm glad to read you are working on your romance!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-76775781605566275212011-10-28T07:21:18.970-07:002011-10-28T07:21:18.970-07:00Hi Terri..I am sure you will get used to this chan...Hi Terri..I am sure you will get used to this change. You come across as a very spiritual person who accepts everything as a part of God's greater plan for us. Have a lovely weekend.Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-90961529137252820422011-10-28T05:30:26.809-07:002011-10-28T05:30:26.809-07:00Yeah, I think life's experiences shape us and ...Yeah, I think life's experiences shape us and our writing. You're doing great.<br />Hang in there, sweetie. Roller coaster rides don't last forever. :-)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-39390055835455772962011-10-27T16:50:15.822-07:002011-10-27T16:50:15.822-07:00Hi Terri -
I've been there on all counts.
T...Hi Terri -<br /><br />I've been there on all counts. <br /><br />The one lie I had to sidestep was that things would always be total craziness. Balance and stability do show up, and one day you'll realize you're truly home.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-18671981911969728262011-10-27T07:28:03.283-07:002011-10-27T07:28:03.283-07:00Good luck with your WIP - and with your adjustment...Good luck with your WIP - and with your adjustment to Texas life!<br /><br />And many thanks for commenting on my blog! It's good to see you there and on FB!Lauren F. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934796581125939821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-63163058751948951902011-10-26T16:31:04.208-07:002011-10-26T16:31:04.208-07:00That makes sense. If you write depressing stuff, y...That makes sense. If you write depressing stuff, your emotions are going to keep feeding off it. Write more upbeat stuff and you'll feel better. :DStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53848548399450337432011-10-26T12:50:21.854-07:002011-10-26T12:50:21.854-07:00I am glad you discovered the 'old' you. En...I am glad you discovered the 'old' you. Enjoy God's surprises.Janet,https://www.blogger.com/profile/17796999156668844943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-24746616986595887092011-10-26T11:32:33.119-07:002011-10-26T11:32:33.119-07:00I've heard of a lot of people moving to Texas....I've heard of a lot of people moving to Texas. That state must be doing something right. Take heart. You'll get use to it.<br /><br />I love romance, but I also enjoy reading stories that make me ponder. Sounds like you do well in both genres.Kathi Oram Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11959149321213743448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-47364275309710100392011-10-26T09:42:01.517-07:002011-10-26T09:42:01.517-07:00I felt like I should query one book this year and ...I felt like I should query one book this year and I learned a lot from doing so, but I don't think it will be "the book." Instead God's opened another door and I'm excited to move down this different path from what I had envisioned happening this year.Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-53259004789278307702011-10-26T07:04:56.271-07:002011-10-26T07:04:56.271-07:00I love your opening line, Terri! I've been sc...I love your opening line, Terri! I've been screaming for someone to let me off! LOL. But, God definitely sustains me. But, I sure would like this ride to end soon!Dianehttp://www.warmtheheart.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-4366795825427894112011-10-26T06:45:06.380-07:002011-10-26T06:45:06.380-07:00Woohoo for the upbeat tone of your new work! ;-) R...Woohoo for the upbeat tone of your new work! ;-) Remember, when you need a read, I'm here.<br />I think things are going to work out just fine for you, btw.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-8452971315710941132011-10-25T21:43:50.538-07:002011-10-25T21:43:50.538-07:00God surprised me in a good way recently, with an a...God surprised me in a good way recently, with an awesome guy. :-) (Oh, and in case you don't remember me, I used to read your blog sometimes back when I posted in mine more frequently, about 2 years ago.) <br /><br />I was just wondering if blogging was still a "fruitful" endeavor, and I saw yours and the discussions you have going and the interesting posts. It seems that with dedication and work, it can still be! I'm glad I visited and will definitely be coming back. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-17926535638243537282011-10-25T20:09:14.705-07:002011-10-25T20:09:14.705-07:00Hang in there Terri, there are new friends just wa...Hang in there Terri, there are new friends just waiting to meet you. We were in Austin this weekend, as were half of Texas, heard Austin had a record for festivals and visitors. We did a Segway tour, great fun and wonderful way to see lots of the city. Thinking of you and praying for a peace that passes all understanding.Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758737470750841665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-6229334314536594272011-10-25T16:29:21.767-07:002011-10-25T16:29:21.767-07:00We always have our writing...
Thank God for the g...We always have our writing...<br /><br />Thank God for the gift of white, blank pages and for the longing to fill them.<br /><br />You'll find your way through this, sister. Prayers.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-84166034326306588292011-10-25T12:01:09.448-07:002011-10-25T12:01:09.448-07:00"my poor critique partners" - smile! Nea..."my poor critique partners" - smile! Neat to hear that despite the rollercoaster and the barf bag and adjusting to a new world (Texas must qualify as such) you are discovering the old you! <br /><br />I've discovered that when things get rough, I have to hang on to God's legs like my daughters do sometimes to me and giggle as I drag them around the house. I let go too easily; but if I hung on, I think I could get the giggles too.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-87170967179928101772011-10-25T09:17:00.187-07:002011-10-25T09:17:00.187-07:00God certainly surprised me with peace, and the kno...God certainly surprised me with peace, and the knowledge that my decision was <i>okay</i>. And not just okay, but that it's what He wanted.<br /><br />This gives me hope. The writing is there, always. We have to trust the craft, and the process.<br /><br />Hugs, Terri!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-81106089152352508492011-10-25T06:55:12.079-07:002011-10-25T06:55:12.079-07:00Time is the best medicine often, especially for an...Time is the best medicine often, especially for anxiety and loss. <br /><br />Glad you're writing upbeat things now, Terri. That is a really good sign of what's ahead, I think!Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-67921420108142877502011-10-25T05:21:29.857-07:002011-10-25T05:21:29.857-07:00Give the Texans time to meet you. You're a gre...Give the Texans time to meet you. You're a great person, they just don't know you yet... I suspect you'll have a bunch of friends before you know it!Susan Rouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01811139850899265798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-83798236712458570672011-10-24T20:02:22.786-07:002011-10-24T20:02:22.786-07:00A wise person told me recently to enjoy the season...A wise person told me recently to enjoy the season of life I am currently in, because it will end and a new season will begin. I've struggled with our move for three years now...When this friend said that to me I realized the most important part of this season of my life is my daughter and in three years she will be going to college. I couldn't spend another day being sad about not being in Saint Louis...I have too much to treasure and enjoy in this season. :)Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-8374005252474131882011-10-24T18:38:14.225-07:002011-10-24T18:38:14.225-07:00I'm at the point where I could use a good surp...I'm at the point where I could use a good surprise, rather than bad ones (or none at all). I'm not much of a thrill-adventure type, that's for sure.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05536293384635588296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-54177214161470550862011-10-24T16:44:33.219-07:002011-10-24T16:44:33.219-07:00Oh, the blessings and difficulties of change :-) A...Oh, the blessings and difficulties of change :-) Appreciate you sharing--and encouraging us as you go. Because you are encouraging. None of us know how we will handle change until it is thrust upon us.<br /><br />Enjoy the your writing. It is a good thing. And anticipate the day when you will be a part of a new critique group. Like Dr. Seuss says, "Oh, the places you'll go!"Kenda Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12972218446945404475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-45557384877856052502011-10-24T16:30:36.421-07:002011-10-24T16:30:36.421-07:00Having lived on a roller coaster for various porti...Having lived on a roller coaster for various portions of my life, I totally relate! Once I learned how to fasten myself in, carry Dramamine & love the sensation of the free-fall (THAT took a long, long time), I actually came to enjoy it. I pray you will also.<br /><br />Besides, the best is always yet to come :)Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-30311749560010531232011-10-24T16:12:43.368-07:002011-10-24T16:12:43.368-07:00God has reminded me that I need to rely on Him mor...God has reminded me that I need to rely on Him more. (Wish I didn't need to be taught that lesson).Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.com