tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post4814051633327507504..comments2024-01-13T11:49:07.238-08:00Comments on Narrating Life: One Little Word: EmbraceMirandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04888264290380513746noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-30099813163161118632010-03-17T23:47:48.409-07:002010-03-17T23:47:48.409-07:00In which I wish you were close enough to embrace. ...In which I wish you were close enough to embrace. Love you and will continue praying for you and your little family.Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13198609076056279597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-71734000452591365132010-03-15T12:56:25.966-07:002010-03-15T12:56:25.966-07:00MANDY, IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL ANY BETTER I CRIED WIT...MANDY, IF IT MAKES YOU FEEL ANY BETTER I CRIED WITH YOU AS I READ THIS BLOG. I AM ALWAYS A PHONE CALL AWAY. I KNOW NATE WILL FIND A GOOD JOB. YOU ALL HAVE SO MANY PEOPLE THAT LOVE YOU...INCLUDING ME.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05573707500173195664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-70229062815475728492010-03-15T06:17:00.736-07:002010-03-15T06:17:00.736-07:00Oh, what a disappointment. I'm sorry to hear a...Oh, what a disappointment. I'm sorry to hear about these let-downs. But I'm so glad you shared your tender moment with Z-cakes, how sweet is that? And I think you're amazing for your very mature perspective. Those one little words can be very powerful.michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14617050750444837628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-90663384640016572462010-03-13T07:18:59.359-08:002010-03-13T07:18:59.359-08:00You are clearly a special lady as you are able to ...You are clearly a special lady as you are able to turn this experience around and remind yourself of all you have already. That is a magnificent quality to possess. <br /><br />Sending you my kindest thoughts and wishes as always.<br /><br />xxCassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17941208037064078757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-48842843979643505932010-03-12T19:37:12.634-08:002010-03-12T19:37:12.634-08:00I agree with everyone...it is times like those tha...I agree with everyone...it is times like those that I am so grateful for children's innocence and unconditional love, reminds me of what is really important. I am sorry you have to go through a rough spot but from my experience the other side is better than you could have hoped or planned for.Justin and Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05158042218054402230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-7331086008539562232010-03-12T19:19:16.204-08:002010-03-12T19:19:16.204-08:00Ditto to paws. I'm glad I got to see you today...Ditto to paws. I'm glad I got to see you today, I'll keep praying for good things to come your way. I think you are amazing!Serinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01552056773925933692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-2135872421837206822010-03-12T19:03:43.494-08:002010-03-12T19:03:43.494-08:00This post made me cry. Sure it's for the best ...This post made me cry. Sure it's for the best and all that crap, but sometimes you just have to be sad for a little bit.pawshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14255247673778901000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-19793322931281241222010-03-12T18:35:05.712-08:002010-03-12T18:35:05.712-08:00Lame. On both counts. I've been thinking abou...Lame. On both counts. I've been thinking about you guys and wondering if you were dealing with any more baby stuff, because of our similar situation. I'm praying for you as you go through all of that. It just doesn't seem fair! <br />Incidently, my word is "beloved". But it's more of a life word than word of the year. I adopted it in college. Now I have it painted really cute on my wall, just waiting for the day I get my act together and hang all my family photos under it. :)Christian and Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776765137146882103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-40304321238165950352010-03-12T18:23:00.024-08:002010-03-12T18:23:00.024-08:00Oh, Mandy. I'm so sorry things can be so hard ...Oh, Mandy. I'm so sorry things can be so hard sometimes. You still seem to be so positive. Hang in there.Jason & Makennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978908229348893995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-25063147959052182572010-03-12T16:45:33.637-08:002010-03-12T16:45:33.637-08:00I'm so sorry that Nate didn't get the job....I'm so sorry that Nate didn't get the job. That's so hard. But your family is just incredible and your little girl is just too amazing.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096609209172158941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-22771230936958621902010-03-12T16:35:06.517-08:002010-03-12T16:35:06.517-08:00Ohhhh.
Embraces coming your way from me.Ohhhh.<br />Embraces coming your way from me.Katharinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05510288288895911841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-7304325448382540242010-03-12T12:25:20.586-08:002010-03-12T12:25:20.586-08:00That's such a bummer! I hate when things don&#...That's such a bummer! I hate when things don't go the way you're hoping, and especially when you're sick of the way things are. As a poster above commented, you are so brave to share all these feelings, and my heart goes out to you!Katie {My Paisley Apron}https://www.blogger.com/profile/11456479077291265367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-35299295270516505562010-03-12T09:26:06.842-08:002010-03-12T09:26:06.842-08:00I'm so kicking myself! I work with a Mandy in ...I'm so kicking myself! I work with a Mandy in Denver, so I didn't realize it was you that had left me a message. Expect to hear from me. In the mean time {{{HUGS}}}.Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318473351223372435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-22818457904594777902010-03-12T09:09:38.881-08:002010-03-12T09:09:38.881-08:00I'm sorry Many. I love your word. I am Presi...I'm sorry Many. I love your word. I am President of the Spouse Association for the MBA school here at BYU. Our theme this year is "Embrace the Season." We have focused on enjoying the things that are happening rather than thinking so much of the future. It is so wonderful to do that but there are times that are extra difficult. Garrett is finishing in April and we are still looking for work. I'm right there with you on the crying part. I'll pray for you!Krickethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13984299051318562660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-20847458784865267182010-03-12T08:01:19.663-08:002010-03-12T08:01:19.663-08:00I'm so sorry, Mandy. I know the frustration fr...I'm so sorry, Mandy. I know the frustration from things not working out quite the way you want in the husband-job arena. I am thinking about you!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931656703800469915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-81919897850349188052010-03-12T07:20:55.303-08:002010-03-12T07:20:55.303-08:00NO! But I was praying so hard... I'm so sorr...NO! But I was praying so hard... I'm so sorry things didn't work out.<br /><br />It is difficult to accept things and do things on the Lord's schedule, isn't it?<br /><br />I am certain that one day you will look back at these trials and be grateful for them and all that you were able to learn from them. It's just no fun while you are going through them... <br /><br />Hang in there, I'll be sending more prayers and love your way!Hilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05116287647096251147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-2939501651368760642010-03-12T07:11:17.078-08:002010-03-12T07:11:17.078-08:00Oh Mandy, I am sorry. I have felt that yearning f...Oh Mandy, I am sorry. I have felt that yearning for another baby. Sometimes I felt guilty wanting it so badly, knowing I had already been blessed with the miracle of our first baby. You are such a great Mom, and Azalea will be a great big sister one day....just hang in there. And the job will come too, it is a hard time right now, but I just know that the Lord has a plan and a purpose for you and your family, you guys are just too dang AWESOME for him not to! I love you GUTS!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853007673377833292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-10553035752306347762010-03-12T06:24:36.888-08:002010-03-12T06:24:36.888-08:00You are so brave to share your feelings with all o...You are so brave to share your feelings with all of us. I had a year of much discouragement and I kept telling myself, "All these trials from Heavenly Father are helping to mold me into a perfect being." It's never easy, but I've found the he has an even greater plan for us that we never can imagine for ourselves.<br /><br />Much love sent your way!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852860527342722219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-19655128978894121962010-03-12T05:54:15.330-08:002010-03-12T05:54:15.330-08:00I'm so sorry that happened. You are a wonderfu...I'm so sorry that happened. You are a wonderful girl and many bright days are headed your way. (This was beautifully written, by the way.)<br /><br />Best wishes and thanks for the reminder to embrace. You are so right.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06541824528443852791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-177702759920770590.post-64098650590918798432010-03-12T05:33:27.601-08:002010-03-12T05:33:27.601-08:00I love the three of you so much!!!I love the three of you so much!!!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03128191645195789120noreply@blogger.com