tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post3676088720031481949..comments2023-10-18T08:14:35.207-04:00Comments on Thistle Cove Farm: A Girl With a Dream Becomes a Women With VisionThistle Cove Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-1661750148617975132016-09-07T09:42:00.491-04:002016-09-07T09:42:00.491-04:00Thank You.Thank You.Fat Dormousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061838276997211115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-67141949369947829682016-09-05T14:40:34.720-04:002016-09-05T14:40:34.720-04:00Amen!Amen!Lisa Richardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567160304529796810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-85004818781066157182016-08-29T18:29:30.112-04:002016-08-29T18:29:30.112-04:00I have come back to this post three times and have...I have come back to this post three times and have been hoping to think of something more "worthwhile" to say-in response and am still coming up a bit blank--I just want to say that I'm proud of you, Dave is surely proud of you, and I'm glad you're finding some peace and contentment. A friend once told me I was "the happiest sad person [he'd] ever met," --wry smile from ME too now!--so I relate to the bittersweet in this post. We do the best we can, we try to be the best we can be. . . .You're doing so well, Sandra. ♥Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587080107116858971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-6910032951720458162016-08-29T10:00:31.685-04:002016-08-29T10:00:31.685-04:00Yesterday, coming inside from a full day with Belo...Yesterday, coming inside from a full day with Beloved, working our tiny farm, 'improvements', I thought of you, wishing I had your myriad knowledges. Spelling on purpose.<br /><br />Have you read Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady? If not I will send it to you.<br /><br />You are already writing your book, with photography too. And, I want to buy it. G*d threaded thru its entirety, your farm thru the year, the land, the animals, the weather, the fruit, herbs, vegetables, you. Dave too. Loss, gain, joy, sorrow.....<br /><br />Garden & Be Well, XO TTara Dillardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16233493520013405385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-59463986529934513362016-08-28T06:39:24.939-04:002016-08-28T06:39:24.939-04:00"These past almost five years, I've lived..."These past almost five years, I've lived in Dave's shade and not his shadow and have learned contentment. The struggle has been real but I've learned to make a life out of what I now have and not what I'm missing." Sandra, that is absolutely priceless. It's a beautiful life motto.<br /><br />What was I born to do? Nothing profound or magnificent in the world's eyes. Certainly not to live the way the world wants us to. I've been slowly trying to extract myself from the world system, even though it won't let you. Trying to be content with less. Most especially trying to develop the gentle and quiet spirit which is precious in the eyes of God. I have a long way to go.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-23239294536584507542016-08-27T17:54:10.889-04:002016-08-27T17:54:10.889-04:00Now I read the wonderful comments.....and I see y...Now I read the wonderful comments.....and I see you witnessing your faith. Your post is a beautiful read.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-33008027122575199262016-08-25T10:40:09.926-04:002016-08-25T10:40:09.926-04:00 beautiful post, Sandra. And you just taught me so... beautiful post, Sandra. And you just taught me something about apples... <br /><br /><br />Karen thisoldhouse2.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03302171590212119499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-4789424731117576522016-08-25T09:05:05.629-04:002016-08-25T09:05:05.629-04:00Beautifully put, my dear. You are a wise woman. Ke...Beautifully put, my dear. You are a wise woman. Keep listening to the Lord and sharing what He gives you. ((hug))Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01391750532176282121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-39851061822980222912016-08-24T05:46:31.285-04:002016-08-24T05:46:31.285-04:00Such beautiful, and fortifying, words. Such beauti...Such beautiful, and fortifying, words. Such beautiful and fortifying truths. Despite the (occasional) sunshine, August always sneaks in the nip of September here. I love it! Autumn so much less work than summer, in my opinion- wink xmagsmcchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17278148796772565928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-17837383753745658802016-08-23T21:03:16.611-04:002016-08-23T21:03:16.611-04:00your words are a tonic for the weary soul...beauti...your words are a tonic for the weary soul...beautiful as an autumn evening...soothing as a cuppa tea...comforting as a lingering memory.<br />Thank you my sweet friend, KarlaMISS PEACH ~(^.^)~https://www.blogger.com/profile/09477572706387339613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-42337836318192605752016-08-23T18:56:33.001-04:002016-08-23T18:56:33.001-04:00Because you have been there and done that, dear Sa...Because you have been there and done that, dear Sandra, I am always<br />alerted to the wisdom and truth of your words. Your Sabbath offerings<br />are a balm to one's spirit and I thank you. I found myself agreeing<br />so with today's entry.... His own are being tested in this chaotic time and we must dedicate ourselves to Him and to each other to be steadfast in His principles and Will, holding on to His promises.<br />You are a wondrous soul who shares her faith with generosity of spirit. Bless you. Heritage Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815336926966002348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-20679031576789586092016-08-23T18:32:32.978-04:002016-08-23T18:32:32.978-04:00this post is one of my very favorites
of yours .. ...this post is one of my very favorites<br />of yours .. ever. ♥Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08480104863037122555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-56931911390390252452016-08-23T12:12:01.969-04:002016-08-23T12:12:01.969-04:00When I grow up I want to be just like you. Hugs, L...When I grow up I want to be just like you. Hugs, LJLady Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10112166852826826007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-27965288073875764492016-08-23T11:09:45.238-04:002016-08-23T11:09:45.238-04:00Amen and amen sister. Our opinion matters not one...Amen and amen sister. Our opinion matters not one bit. The Word of the Lord is our guide. His opinion is the only one that counts. Thank you thank you for preaching the truth in love. Blessings from Missouri! Down On The Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172041056064630527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-90515841919923117502016-08-23T09:56:55.657-04:002016-08-23T09:56:55.657-04:00The geese "fly in" must be a "made ...The geese "fly in" must be a "made my day" moment . . .<br />Worthy of praise indeed . . . <br />Picture perfect . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-19858064484594884342016-08-23T09:25:31.694-04:002016-08-23T09:25:31.694-04:00The " plans to give us hope and a future"...The " plans to give us hope and a future" has been my daughter's life verse forever.<br /><br />Sandra, this post went straight to my heart on so many levels but I wrote down your: "make a life out of what I now have and not what I'm missing." Tears are welling because that's what I know I must do, not exactly what I want to do. I've been trying to the last month because June and July were months of me fighting against that very thing. Or rather it wasn't so much a case of fighting but more of the dreaded ennui that Dave spoke of, although I cannot imagine that ever of you. <br /><br />This post has blessed me, Sandra.<br />Best always to you,<br />DewenaDewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-17566081349055717052016-08-23T09:00:29.387-04:002016-08-23T09:00:29.387-04:00Thank you for such wonderful words of wisdom...a g...Thank you for such wonderful words of wisdom...a great way to start my day.<br />Praying that God continues (and I know that he will) to carry you through the rough spots in your daily life.Pat S. in Lebanonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17932187853837525285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-73834898844017326982016-08-23T08:22:13.168-04:002016-08-23T08:22:13.168-04:00You have gorgeous pictures. Love the one of the g...You have gorgeous pictures. Love the one of the geese.<br /><br />Straighten that crow and keep on writing and showing God's magnificence through your lists, Sandra.Nancy McCarrollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12867768046703596688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-84491606246583747202016-08-23T06:39:14.936-04:002016-08-23T06:39:14.936-04:00I just found you blog via Splenderosa's blog. ...I just found you blog via Splenderosa's blog. OMG!! What a beautiful and heartfelt post. I just had to re-read it immediately. You have such a beautifully soothing way of writing xxVan@Luxuriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15677698348055474317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-86162104360517082842016-08-23T06:11:04.235-04:002016-08-23T06:11:04.235-04:00Beautifully written and so much truth! Beautifully written and so much truth! Pam R.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-57376556364639251492016-08-23T06:05:43.403-04:002016-08-23T06:05:43.403-04:00What a wonderfully encouraging and uplifting post ...What a wonderfully encouraging and uplifting post dear Sandra.<br /><br />I am so happy to be a daughter of the King.<br /><br />Love, hugs & prayers ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-14260099527222736312016-08-23T05:13:19.164-04:002016-08-23T05:13:19.164-04:00He's got you covered, friend.He's got you covered, friend.Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-34489224936063379892016-08-22T23:50:51.166-04:002016-08-22T23:50:51.166-04:00I'm too tired tonight to write more than a qui...I'm too tired tonight to write more than a quick word, but my first thought was, "Maybe I'm the caretaker you'll hire to look after the place while you're on your travels" :)<br />Take care, Sandra - you've got it all worked out in your heart and mind, and that's what matters most I think.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-66831098744467223522016-08-22T22:34:13.176-04:002016-08-22T22:34:13.176-04:00Wow...I will read this again....I found myself nod...Wow...I will read this again....I found myself nodding my head over and over...especially about yucky stuff coming into my house. I have used my illness as a time to get to know the word of God better. I really like Alistair Begg. I'll send you one of his sermons by email. Try it. He is a very sound biblical pastor....I've learned a lot.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-29497292414401947612016-08-22T20:58:47.110-04:002016-08-22T20:58:47.110-04:00I don't have the same work load that you do, b...I don't have the same work load that you do, but I am like you in this: "once again, my ambitions have exceeded my abilities"... It's a daily realization...but I am glad for every idea that I do manage to bring to fruition. It's kind of God to give us so many sweet and contented moments while we are waiting for Him to bring us along to that "Jordan River crossing."GretchenJoannahttp://www.gretchenjoanna.comnoreply@blogger.com