tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post7143046053924517083..comments2023-10-18T08:14:35.207-04:00Comments on Thistle Cove Farm: Dream LARGE or PDS Part 2Thistle Cove Farmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-67672237416703663392013-01-05T11:06:38.152-05:002013-01-05T11:06:38.152-05:00I am enjoying reading back through your posts and ...I am enjoying reading back through your posts and the good resources you list. Thank you for visiting my blog and God bless you.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770750648145547973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-66689876653789735092013-01-03T21:36:23.849-05:002013-01-03T21:36:23.849-05:00Found you by way of A Rural Journal. Awesome post....Found you by way of A Rural Journal. Awesome post. I think I'll read thru it agin. And check out one of those books you mentioned.Roxi Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764714808872131907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-32649592908888059542013-01-03T10:32:28.478-05:002013-01-03T10:32:28.478-05:00Sandra, I have my goals, just have to start them, ...Sandra, I have my goals, just have to start them, ohhh so hard. <br />I miss my dog and just keep dreaming of him. Maybe this year I'll look for a new old dog like me.<br />Happy New year <br />yvonneLa Petite Galleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553902574516930172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-50910486003605219912013-01-03T10:29:22.004-05:002013-01-03T10:29:22.004-05:00You deserve all the best in this new year. Find e...You deserve all the best in this new year. Find excitement each day when you wake to see what God is going to do with each new day!Kerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17372108858584347690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-40479202334441273092013-01-03T10:21:46.802-05:002013-01-03T10:21:46.802-05:00Ps-- I adore the photo if you and Sadie!
Xoxo
Vick...Ps-- I adore the photo if you and Sadie!<br />Xoxo<br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-253014793969208422013-01-03T10:20:53.231-05:002013-01-03T10:20:53.231-05:00Sandra--
You really help to put things in perspect...Sandra--<br />You really help to put things in perspective-- making us all think about what's important in our life and set priorities. We should all strive to lead this life--<br /><br />I just saw that you have a feature published on the magazine-- so sorry I'm late to see that-- I'll be leaving a comment for you there later today. I love your stories--<br /><br />VickiVicki Bosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10130335934867523461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-11253377959606971332013-01-02T22:47:54.213-05:002013-01-02T22:47:54.213-05:00Excellent! I had to back up and read the PDS post...Excellent! I had to back up and read the PDS post first and then read this one. You are a wise woman. I tend to be a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants person. I always get my chores done and my bills paid on time, but the rest of my life (mostly) is day to day. As you know, on a farm/ranch plans can change day to day or hour by hour. Got to go with the flow. Still....I like your ideas and your method of planning with lists. I like lists.<br /><br />Happy Dream-y New Year!<br />JodyGumbo Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02747138637571716591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-9048153673758158302013-01-02T20:46:30.675-05:002013-01-02T20:46:30.675-05:00Sandra, you are making me feel somewhat remiss tha...Sandra, you are making me feel somewhat remiss that I haven't made any goals for 2013. <br /><br />I have just one word though -- acceptance. I'm trying really hard too and it's only 1/2/2013. Oy. :)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06116903234641971344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-75680224726024838342013-01-02T19:14:38.036-05:002013-01-02T19:14:38.036-05:00I just printed out this post because I have never ...I just printed out this post because I have never retained anything without reading and rereading something. I have approached the new year this year with a catch in my throat. I'm not getting any younger and I don't won't to mess around wasting time. I have prayed asking God what he wants for me this year but I doubt he wants me just to stand around waiting for him to reveal it. I must get busy and redeem the time. Your list will be on my bedtable until I'm sure I've not left any thing undone. That means I'm going to close this laptop now and get up and at 'm.Dewenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07330797553600987145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-90495580097216969642013-01-02T19:10:58.159-05:002013-01-02T19:10:58.159-05:00Thanks, Sparky! I think we all get so overwhelmed ...Thanks, Sparky! I think we all get so overwhelmed we forget to dream and we can all use a nudge now and then.<br />Thanks, Annie - I've sent you a PM so we can chat more; I'm interested in what you have to say as I can always learn. Thanks for being so honest with me!<br />Hi Teresa, Happy New Year to you and yours!<br />Hi Marsha, so many times we put ourselves last and then wonder why we're cranky, out of sorts and prone to sickness. It's okay to put yourself first, especially when you're also a caregiver!<br />Thanks, Patrice!<br />Sweet Virginia, thanks for your kind words and print away!<br />Congratulations Debbie, debt free is a great way to live!<br />Hi Jill - having the dogs "share" my exercise time is a lot of fun but it doesn't help me much with the exercise -LOL!-Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15722295191884810953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-53793570512690552582013-01-02T13:38:15.149-05:002013-01-02T13:38:15.149-05:00I love this post, and I love that you dream big. ...I love this post, and I love that you dream big. You have wonderful and thoughtful goals. <br /><br />I didn't set any goals this year - I normally do but I'm not sure what I want right now. I do need to find a part time job that I can do when the twins are in preschool, so I guess that would be my goal.Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-9900621561095692502013-01-02T12:54:57.868-05:002013-01-02T12:54:57.868-05:00I can just picture you and the dogs on the mat - g...I can just picture you and the dogs on the mat - gee, that's what happens to me too LOLOLOL Much more fun that way I think. When you said this: Christ died on the cross knowing not all would accept him so I'm comfortable not being all things to all people...I had never thought of it that way but you are exactly right. What a wonderful post - I enjoyed every word. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14698801749067092572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-64036671101693593932013-01-02T11:24:08.950-05:002013-01-02T11:24:08.950-05:00This is filled with such wonderful wisdom that I h...This is filled with such wonderful wisdom that I hope it receives the attention it deserves! In 2011 I did daily devotions, but when 2012 rolled around I was distracted with caring for my mother and three family tragedies that nearly did me in. I needed to get close to God during those times yet only felt drained and empty. Now I am armed with a new devotional book and a new purpose in finding peace. I admire your honesty and thank you for sharing your wisdom. God bless!!!Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-49345711573264256892013-01-02T09:10:09.371-05:002013-01-02T09:10:09.371-05:00We'd make great friends as we like so many of ...We'd make great friends as we like so many of the same things and on others we are poles apart. I gave up hoping for my farm howeverm as God just knew I didn't really need a farm.I'd probably drive you nuts with my disorganization though. The only list I make is a grocery list. Since becoming an empty nester and thankfully a stay-at-homer, I just deal with it as it comes. Being married to a man whose only consistency involves his job has made me a little leary at making plans. Spring signals my trip outside, and late Fall the beginning of my hibernation. We let the kids make visiting arrangements on their schedule. I was raised with single working mom and had little supervision, resulting in little self-discipline or longrange plans. I married and raised 2 kids while returning to school to get my own education. I worked,did church and school PTA stuff,and eventually homeschooled for 6 years up to their college years.<br />That took more organization and self-discipline than I'd ever mustered up for anything else. I worked for a few more years, then spent almost 7 years teaching each week in a local womens' prison. Now, I find myself with absolutely nothing to do but take care of Handyman and myself. He's not picky! I could actually use a schedule so I'd know what to do with myself all day. I'm not bragging, just sayin'. For years I prayed for 3 things consistently....to not have to be under the power of someone else all day, to have enough money when I went grocery shopping so I didn't have to use a calculator (the lean years), and for peace in my life despite the circumstances. Guess I should have set my goals higher, but at the time that was very important. Now I have all three. Of course some of those could change, especially the money thing. I'm enjoying the peace.<br />I keep promises, keep appointments, and I hope I use our resources well as we have no debt but a small amount owed on mortgage, which we'd pay off if we felt more secure about emptying our savings account.<br />I think my dis-organization is more a lack of responsibility for once in my life. I haven't much to organize as you do.<br />Osteen Sandra? :D<br />DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612935931627314524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-87908616820338599662013-01-02T09:01:29.256-05:002013-01-02T09:01:29.256-05:00What an excellent post, Sandra! I think articulati...What an excellent post, Sandra! I think articulating this kind of clear, logical, practical advice is a gift of yours. I needed to read this. I gave up making dreams for myself years ago. I don't even seem to plan much these days, because so many dreams were ruined and swept away. I felt it was unwise to dream anymore. My faint hopes are like whispers, instead of a strong shout of "This is what I want!" Thanks for the encouragement.M.K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09205619221345704689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-51588652841861621602013-01-01T23:14:24.044-05:002013-01-01T23:14:24.044-05:00P.S. I also listen to a lot of Joyce Meyer CDs an...P.S. I also listen to a lot of Joyce Meyer CDs and read many of her books. They help me a lot. Also, have read and listened to Dave Ramsey and we have become debt free this past year as a result. Thanks for sharing!Debbie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860602536020970116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-76306101239124342732013-01-01T23:13:06.412-05:002013-01-01T23:13:06.412-05:00Two great posts about goals setting and keeping! ...Two great posts about goals setting and keeping! Thanks. I have set my goals and shared some of them in my latest post on my blog. May God bless you in achieving the things you want and need this year. Happy New Year to you and yours!Debbie Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10860602536020970116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-13509122977214164872013-01-01T20:57:28.905-05:002013-01-01T20:57:28.905-05:00An excellant post! I plan on printing it so I can...An excellant post! I plan on printing it so I can reread it often.<br /><br />Hope you have a wonderful New Year! Sweet Virginia Breezehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00880471609039337533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-43081221306186893342013-01-01T20:41:58.318-05:002013-01-01T20:41:58.318-05:00Excellent post! Blessings for 2013!Excellent post! Blessings for 2013!Patricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09073900183291544491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-61589781724843898432013-01-01T19:43:09.254-05:002013-01-01T19:43:09.254-05:00Oh, Sandra, how I needed to read this. 2012 was fi...Oh, Sandra, how I needed to read this. 2012 was filled with many unexpected upheavals. You have made me realize I'm not being introspective enough, not concentrating on what I want enough. Just reacting to whatever happens, and that's not a good thing. I'm going to restart my LARGE-ness.<br />Thank you so very much for the reminders, & much love....Splenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-22424681178614105942013-01-01T19:32:08.837-05:002013-01-01T19:32:08.837-05:00Happy New Year!
Blessings and Peace be with you.....Happy New Year!<br /><br />Blessings and Peace be with you...affectioknithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00956694289800463441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-51251642037844149742013-01-01T19:22:35.593-05:002013-01-01T19:22:35.593-05:00This is a very inspiring set of posts. I did go b...This is a very inspiring set of posts. I did go back and read the first again. I agree with you on these things that I, myself, need so very much to work on. I will start my notebooks, and I surely need wisdom. I ask that often, but know I need to listen to more and use what has been given to me.<br /><br />There is only one point where I deviate from you. I am too often cranky myself, so it is okay not to agree on 100%. I listen to those same preachers and several others you did not mention, but will not listen to even good motivation if I think the person is in error, meaning Mr. O. I have many friends who do follow much of his leading, but at the very heart of it, I believe he is false. This is my own personal opinion, and I do not expect you to agree with me, and am not trying to be mean or nasty.<br /><br />Not trying to case any difficulties here at all. I am grateful to be able to read what you write and so obviously put great time and effort into. <br /><br />I truly respect your efforts and thank you for praying, encouraging me and so many others. I admire you greatly.<br /><br />Happiness and blessings to you on the farm. Happy New Year.anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03269208573774815462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13163430.post-17877172772915926662013-01-01T18:47:48.330-05:002013-01-01T18:47:48.330-05:00This has to be one of most superior posts you'...This has to be one of most superior posts you've had to-date! Everything is right on the mark. I hope everyone reads it carefully. We also adhere to the Dave Ramsey school of living debt free (and we are). :) I have been in pain for so long, I've forgotten how to plan and set goals though. Happily this post reminds me, and encourages me, that I need to start setting goals again. I had even quit doing any crafting. So, wish me luck! Or better yet, pray for me. I have an idea for a business venture ... :))) <--- Dreaming LARGE!!!Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531515666554867421noreply@blogger.com