tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post7678604324532905518..comments2024-02-13T08:31:03.541-08:00Comments on Terri Tiffany: Writing Stories You Remember: Getting out of the driver's seatTerri Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-43208069893536746362009-08-10T22:06:02.984-07:002009-08-10T22:06:02.984-07:00Terri,
I know it wasn't easy for you to get to...Terri,<br />I know it wasn't easy for you to get to a place to let go and let God. Know that He is using the experiences you share on your blog to bless and inspire me and so many others. <br /><br />I pray that your manuscript finds itself into the right hands. You're a great writer! (I took a class in writing a novel at the Phila. conference and writing fiction is HARD! I admire even more now than I did before! :-)<br /><br />Blessings and love,<br />KelliKelliGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261710060954867880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-69643057379004794862009-08-10T19:46:07.701-07:002009-08-10T19:46:07.701-07:00What a great post....I have an extended family rea...What a great post....I have an extended family realtionshup that is broken that I have tried so hard to fix. I can't....Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151128140345216126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-1736024760214327242009-08-10T17:36:20.991-07:002009-08-10T17:36:20.991-07:00Wow - what a great reminder! Especially since I wi...Wow - what a great reminder! Especially since I will start querying soon. Thanks for this email, Terri! I needed to read it, because I try to control things WAY too often.Katie Gansherthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150375338556869812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-8807667799625119972009-08-10T13:47:37.810-07:002009-08-10T13:47:37.810-07:00Beautifully said and just the place I find myself ...Beautifully said and just the place I find myself in this season of life. Honestly? I'm exhausted and that exhaustion has been God's gift to me, reminding me that I have no where else to turn at this point but to him.<br /><br />I'm leaving my "junk" and my plans at his feet. It's too hard being me most days.<br /><br />Love you. Would love an update on your status as time allows.<br /><br />peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56588897273017438152009-08-10T11:33:50.048-07:002009-08-10T11:33:50.048-07:00Yikes, Terri, I didn’t realize you’d been down suc...Yikes, Terri, I didn’t realize you’d been down such a rough road. Here’s wishing you the very best and hoping things turn around, or, work in a way that makes you happy, or, at least you understand. Failing that, I guess faith takes over and you accept as best you can without understanding. <br /><br />Still, I admire that you’ve done what you can do in many areas. Folks that try to help themselves are the most deserving of all. That’d be you. Sending you lots of good vibes and wishes for a peaceful life.<br /><br />Best Regards, Galen<br /><a href="http://www.galenkindley.com/blog" rel="nofollow">Imagineering Fiction Blog</a>joe doaks-Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283066862112820202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-10628952395002454302009-08-10T11:15:23.480-07:002009-08-10T11:15:23.480-07:00Oh, I've been there. The past few years I thou...Oh, I've been there. The past few years I thought I could alter our course, but now I'm just mellow. Our life is in God's hands and He's doing fine. I try to only put effort in what I can change (spending, writing, my attitude) and I leave the rest to Him. Still praying for you, Terri.Jill Kemererhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865493609868329393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-56399350532965710432009-08-10T08:57:07.183-07:002009-08-10T08:57:07.183-07:00I'm finding that "letting go and letting ...I'm finding that "letting go and letting God," is a very difficult thing to do. I'ts where I'm at. It's my goal for now. I'm just not very good at it, yet. Like everything else that is good, it takes time and practice. I intend to get good at it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-470905087722100322009-08-10T08:29:19.252-07:002009-08-10T08:29:19.252-07:00God does take care of all of it~but sometimes it&#...God does take care of all of it~but sometimes it's just so hard to let go of 'me' being in charge.Mary L. Briggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18295245391337869803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-65314857525076581792009-08-10T06:20:23.358-07:002009-08-10T06:20:23.358-07:00Just checking back. Thanks for the good comment th...Just checking back. Thanks for the good comment this morning on FF.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-30453258953311759032009-08-10T05:33:54.071-07:002009-08-10T05:33:54.071-07:00Oh, those reminders that we are not in control can...Oh, those reminders that we are not in control can hurt so much sometimes. I'm sorry for what you had to go through. I truly hope that I'm not standing in God's way to do something amazing in my life or in the way of me doing something amazing for Him.Heather Sunserihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12552506888985553471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-58268538517209663052009-08-09T20:47:57.846-07:002009-08-09T20:47:57.846-07:00I appreciate your willingness to share your story....I appreciate your willingness to share your story. I admire your positive and persistent spirit.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-89664679956912259062009-08-09T20:38:13.774-07:002009-08-09T20:38:13.774-07:00It's a real test of faith in God, to not try t...It's a real test of faith in God, to not try to control his answers to our prayers but to instead ask "what am I to learn from this experience?" It's also important to let our spouses solve their problems and not mother them-it's so easy to do but doesn't strengthen them or our relationship. Just trust in the plan, God's plan for your life and pray for faith and patience while you work to solve your problems with any doors that open. Can you monetize your blog? Don't know if that helps but read about it. God's peace to you.Great Grandma Linhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11791149428495689835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-65045398311003263012009-08-09T20:06:59.283-07:002009-08-09T20:06:59.283-07:00I too have been on a journey to learn that this ye...I too have been on a journey to learn that this year. It's incredible what happens when you let go and let God. :>) BUT you have to open your eyes to see Him and then you will see Him everywhere working behind the scenes and out in front.BeckyJoiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14148874214990884785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-18284013158819114332009-08-09T19:35:03.551-07:002009-08-09T19:35:03.551-07:00Yep, I am no longer in the drivers seat. I am get...Yep, I am no longer in the drivers seat. I am getting my ladies group together and hopefully we can start up in Sept., I have not yet written anything to submit because I feel that I am not ready..and aa far as the finances go, I have already given that up to the Lord to figure out. I am going to need health insurance by Dec. and have no idea how we will do that without our cobra. I am not stressing as I did in the past, and the bruises on my forehead where I keep hitting myself is starting to heal! Seriously, we are under His eyes and He is in full control.<br />Great food for thought, Terri.Ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576022783071536981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-62645821428694095822009-08-09T18:55:54.630-07:002009-08-09T18:55:54.630-07:00So true...and can be hard to do. I am struggling w...So true...and can be hard to do. I am struggling with this now with my husband being unemployed (with no unemployment benefits yet)...I am getting better with it though because I know His plan is always the better one anyway and He hasn't failed us yet!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033873209155596679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-12933584444456284612009-08-09T18:27:05.764-07:002009-08-09T18:27:05.764-07:00A candid revelation that we all can relate to. All...A candid revelation that we all can relate to. All the comments are great and I echo them. Grabbing the reins when the road gets bumpy is a human response that is difficult to change.Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-85695942194935788982009-08-09T18:23:39.217-07:002009-08-09T18:23:39.217-07:00great blog. i'm following you now. check out/f...great blog. i'm following you now. check out/follow mine. i have all things books...<br />nice seeing you.<br />xoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10067736167410495932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-23196157082058092202009-08-09T18:07:32.708-07:002009-08-09T18:07:32.708-07:00It is so hard to let go and let God - but at the s...It is so hard to let go and let God - but at the same time, it can be so liberating. He is in complete control.<br /><br />My mantra lately has been, "His time, not mine." Boy. It's hard realize that His time may definitely NOT be my time. That's where faith comes in.Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-3680164558853146232009-08-09T17:10:39.943-07:002009-08-09T17:10:39.943-07:00You're right. We do have to be dilligent and d...You're right. We do have to be dilligent and do our part. But then once we've done all we humanly can, then it rests in the Lord's hands. He ultimately opens and closes doors, and we don't always understand why!Jody Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424307540530719614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-72284320678636478912009-08-09T17:03:16.807-07:002009-08-09T17:03:16.807-07:00This was an interesting post today. I've just...This was an interesting post today. I've just returned from a writers conf. and it had its ups and downs. Some editors liked my writing while others just seemed bored with life. But God! Two words that I live my life by.<br /><br />Keep writing and submitting and trusting. God is good and faithful.<br /><br />Sonya LeeSonya Lee Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10784256044418169518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-49075514273186672402009-08-09T15:21:22.470-07:002009-08-09T15:21:22.470-07:00God really will come through. Sometimes it seems t...God really will come through. Sometimes it seems that He's running late tho'. Bless you.Anonymous :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14866852475568786172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-41209376573482964202009-08-09T15:21:06.164-07:002009-08-09T15:21:06.164-07:00Know that intense step of faith where we give Him ...Know that intense step of faith where we give Him the 'fishes and loaves' of our lives and behavior and leave the rest up to Him. <br /><br />Of knowing without a doubt what He wants, what He's promised, yet what I see in my capacity doesn't bridge the gap to the outcome.<br /><br />So how amazing is it when He 'feeds the five thousand' with our skinny fish; makes awesomeness happen because we were willing; shines His truth through us in spite of us.<br /><br />I love it ..... !Sandehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10606869771327737827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-35660729852749446142009-08-09T14:47:37.112-07:002009-08-09T14:47:37.112-07:00My head still hurts from all the brick walls I'...My head still hurts from all the brick walls I've run into because I was on fast forward and not waiting on the Lord. It sure tries your patience and your faith to let go and let God! Still lifting you and Curt in prayer daily for an abundance of blessings very soon.Donna M. Kohlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04268172745025677265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-30106187007807485692009-08-09T14:45:43.905-07:002009-08-09T14:45:43.905-07:00I stood in God's way for years before I "...I stood in God's way for years before I "Let go and let God" deal with my son.<br /><br />My son is now 27 and still out collecting his testimony but God is the driver not me.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204911845335416211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30652620.post-66645997604938721962009-08-09T14:16:14.155-07:002009-08-09T14:16:14.155-07:00Letting go is difficult, isn't it! but when we...Letting go is difficult, isn't it! but when we do let go, and allow for things to have their way without stress or strain, there is a releasing.Kathryn Magendiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863595228298349863noreply@blogger.com