tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post386417368205616433..comments2019-11-19T06:02:13.831+00:00Comments on what are days for: joyful, joyfulwhataredaysforhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01569003320603080874noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-73982798851262380742013-02-24T11:22:40.617+00:002013-02-24T11:22:40.617+00:00This made me smile. I'm visiting from IP, but ...This made me smile. I'm visiting from IP, but I'm doing Shelly's Sabbath challenge, too. Since I'm writing this early on a Sunday morning, am I giving myself away as failing? I don't know. I actually got up early so I could enjoy some of this community time before my house awakes and my duties begin. So, stopping has many meanings for me, too. I'm building the memory muscle, like you - great way to put it. Glad to be connected with you!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10087223122416380534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-12654952104465519082013-02-23T02:49:49.483+00:002013-02-23T02:49:49.483+00:00Visiting here from IP! Welcome!Visiting here from IP! Welcome!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-44108702481480276622013-02-23T02:45:54.944+00:002013-02-23T02:45:54.944+00:00Emma (and Jane) I'm so glad you girls linked u...Emma (and Jane) I'm so glad you girls linked up with the Imperfect community! Shelly is a dear friend of ours, and a member of the Imperfect team. You know, I don't know if I agree with the dictionary's definition of joy :) I think it is more tightly linked with sorrow than we realize. I think it's peace, in spite of sorrow... a deep-rooted contentment that all is well with my soul, in spite of physical troubles. Bless you. e.Mommy Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09989213786947802537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-83758739378897504582013-02-22T20:18:15.983+00:002013-02-22T20:18:15.983+00:00Welcome to the imperfect prose community. I haven&...Welcome to the imperfect prose community. I haven't linked the last couple of weeks, but I've met so many lovely writers in this space. And so glad to hear that you are part of Shelly's Sabbath community. I think she's got something really exciting going on there. I believe the Sabbath is very dear to the heart of the One who created it.<br /><br />I often find myself awake in the middle of the night and am so thankful for the hymns I can sing to myself in the darkness. And--Joyful, Joyful was the recessional hymn for my daughter's wedding, so it will always be very special. My son played the Jim Brickman version. If you don't know it, you'll have to check it out.<br /><br />Nice to meet you. Blessings.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881750571782158938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-86817378210386078682013-02-22T16:20:49.126+00:002013-02-22T16:20:49.126+00:00So often music, and lyrics are a path out of the d...So often music, and lyrics are a path out of the doldrums and into joy, thanks for reminding me of this today.Robert J. Gerrytshttp://www.everyonelisten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-68833495629134052902013-02-22T09:33:37.658+00:002013-02-22T09:33:37.658+00:00I have always been really big on the one-day-off e...I have always been really big on the one-day-off each week thing. I don't do it very well and get distracted by all kinds of pointless activities, but I still do it and really can't imagine life without it. I hope you find yourself thriving in it more and more!Kati Woronkahttp://www.katiworonka.com/culturtwinednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-49622608333383167072013-02-22T03:32:18.848+00:002013-02-22T03:32:18.848+00:00resting does make a difference, doesn't it? a...resting does make a difference, doesn't it? a full stop, like you said.<br /><br />we are in a crazy season right now, but i know if i don't stop the madness for at least a chunk of time here and there -- and laugh, drink a glass of wine, play the piano and put my feet up . . . i start to die. and part of that death may be because i believe i am irreplaceable and things will not continue if i don't hold up the world. someone once said "sleep is a daily reminder from God that we are not God." and to that i say AMEN.<br /><br />and good night. :)<br /><br />Kelli Woodfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00693942264588745151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1379971529185018575.post-40693713846044369222013-02-22T02:38:14.169+00:002013-02-22T02:38:14.169+00:00Emma, welcome to the Imperfect Prose community! I ...Emma, welcome to the Imperfect Prose community! I enjoyed reading your words, today. Funny: here I am, almost 39, and I still get a thrill when I know I'm reading the words of someone on another continent. (I've never been outside of the U.S.) I'm sorry about your illness and am lifting you up in prayer right this minute. I loved reading how you are trying to find refreshment even in your interrupted sleep. A few years ago, I decided to assume that--if I were awakened in the middle of the night--it was for the purpose of prayer. I just sort of ask the Lord who He wants me to remember, and He sends different people to my mind. It's a wonderful thing, and it's totally changed my way of thinking about my interrupted sleep. (I used to be a real bear about it!) God bless!Brandee Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960175760263515363noreply@blogger.com