tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post2313437824556724803..comments2024-03-28T16:13:31.053-05:00Comments on common ground : A Closer Look... at LifeDebra@CommonGroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comBlogger127125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-7449521794386451762015-07-14T11:02:58.423-05:002015-07-14T11:02:58.423-05:00Debra I have been out of touch for a long time and...Debra I have been out of touch for a long time and am just reading this. I need to go back and read. I'm so sorry you've been through so much and hope now that you've found the answers you were looking for and have gotten some help. You have an incredible attitude that encourages me and also makes me ashamed that I have whined and complained about the little things. Thanks for being an inspiration. Take care of yourself.White Lace and Promiseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17597921659943106119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-22877307232393804662014-06-10T12:56:24.770-05:002014-06-10T12:56:24.770-05:00Debra, I have followed your blog for years but the...Debra, I have followed your blog for years but the last couple of months have been quite hectic and I am just catching up today. I had open heart surgery 14 years ago for a rare birth defect. I am thankful to have had it and I know that God has His hand on my life, as He does on yours. I live in Houston, very close to the Medical Center - which is world renowned. If you decide you want to come to Houston, you and your husband are welcome to stay with me. I do know this, it is not a fun or easy procedure to recover from. It is painful and uncomfortable - but you can do it. I will be praying for you. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16496405746822737583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-64820024387827948182014-06-04T09:40:19.319-05:002014-06-04T09:40:19.319-05:00Debra my heart goes out to you in this time in you...Debra my heart goes out to you in this time in your life when we should be enjoying life. It sounds like you are in good hands. Hugs! LindaLinda https://www.blogger.com/profile/16180202773147549907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-29582001337560958072014-05-20T09:54:23.509-05:002014-05-20T09:54:23.509-05:00I will keep you in my prayers dear Debra! I trust...I will keep you in my prayers dear Debra! I trust in HIS plan, I believe that he will heal you and get you back to feeling BETTER! BIG HUGS and continued prayers coming your way!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511604348057625922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-57444956355115684872014-05-19T11:23:06.159-05:002014-05-19T11:23:06.159-05:00Praying with you Debra!! My dad is headed to Madi...Praying with you Debra!! My dad is headed to Madison in a couple weeks for a lung removal and there will be some reconstruction surrounding his heart also. I hate that you're going through this but your words have been encouraging to me (and I'm going to share them with my mom too). I will check in often to see where you are at in the healing process if you share it. Just know that we are in a hospital room in another state praying for you. Blessings... Pollyblessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00329222864151673117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-81161686882617873712014-05-15T17:20:07.010-05:002014-05-15T17:20:07.010-05:00...you are so loved and supported, as is evident j......you are so loved and supported, as is evident just in this blogging forum! Transitions and life changes are sometimes a little daunting, but you are grounded in your faith and it will be just what you need it to be!<br />deepest prayers and thoughts of love and well being to you, dearest Debra!<br />xo, Rosemary Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264646100439897277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-21176902068058395622014-05-15T14:33:40.358-05:002014-05-15T14:33:40.358-05:00Just sending you a Texas sized hug, and will be ad...Just sending you a Texas sized hug, and will be adding you to our prayer list.<br />Blessings to you. May God continue to provide strength and courage, and later healing to you. He will take such good care of you....all you will need to do is let Him.<br />JJaybirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06140775009986030091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-55681853861371083902014-05-14T00:05:04.412-05:002014-05-14T00:05:04.412-05:00You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have enjoyed...You are in my thoughts and prayers. I have enjoyed your blog and have made many discoveries thanks to you. You have inspired me and I have learned so much from you. I wish you strength and healing. Take good care. Cherrypithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16236089992216157048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-60530982260052519882014-05-13T18:54:26.925-05:002014-05-13T18:54:26.925-05:00Thank you for being so brave and for sharing, Debr...Thank you for being so brave and for sharing, Debra. I will be praying for you and your family as you work through this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533933625825629350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-45081727560972733262014-05-13T07:25:10.150-05:002014-05-13T07:25:10.150-05:00Dear Debra, my heart goes out to you, know I'm...Dear Debra, my heart goes out to you, know I'm praying for you. I am a prayer warrior. Life has a way of throwing some major issues at us and yes, we are too young. I know God always has a plan. I had a pacemaker implant at 59, 4 years ago and I recently was diagnosed with Wegners, on chemo now. That's okay, I have faith all will be well. I feel your faith. As I'm reading your post, I'm sitting here, thinking about your words and what you have learned over the years, you are so right, God is in charge. You mentioned that you are learning that no experience should be wasted or discounted and that life is indeed a process, love that thought. You also mentioned - there will be answers and justification coming, that inspired me.. Thank you for sharing, I know you don't know me well or at all, but I've been reading your blog for a quite some time, it's wonderful.. By the way, your friend Laura, at White Spray Paint is precious friend of mine. Our husbands are great friends too. We go back a long way, our parents were dear friends. She's a sweetheart. I found out about your great blog from Laura.<br />I'll be back to check on you. Take care of you, dear Debra.<br />Hugs and blessings,<br />NancyNancy's Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581544104958017280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-46035764905733038432014-05-12T22:40:52.437-05:002014-05-12T22:40:52.437-05:00Dearest Debra
you are Loved and I know
God is righ...Dearest Debra<br />you are Loved and I know<br />God is right there with you guiding you to complete <br /> wholeness I pray you feel our prayers and are filled with peace<br />Love<br />Pam<br /><br />White Ironstone Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192672136003617089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-7511609335568193872014-05-12T20:41:05.946-05:002014-05-12T20:41:05.946-05:00Oh, Debra, I've been so busy myself I haven...Oh, Debra, I've been so busy myself I haven't checked in on you. I'm so sorry you're going through all of this but I will be praying for you. I know our God is mighty and He will see you through this. You just take care of you and we'll all be here for you.<br />Blessings,<br />Shelia :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-24111549086733778552014-05-12T15:55:59.383-05:002014-05-12T15:55:59.383-05:00Debra, something told me today to look at your pag...Debra, something told me today to look at your page. I am so sorry to hear this and will be praying for you and thinking positive thoughts. I am only a couple hours away from you so don't hesitate if I can help with anything. Please keep us posted. aarondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310772192769288190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-8507118810373079682014-05-12T10:17:58.592-05:002014-05-12T10:17:58.592-05:00Hi Debra,
So sorry to hear all of this. You are so...Hi Debra,<br />So sorry to hear all of this. You are so brave and strong!<br />Prayers for peace during this time of great transition for you and your family.<br />Melin<br />xoxoMelinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00595519702380338643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-15901566351796034452014-05-11T22:39:40.578-05:002014-05-11T22:39:40.578-05:00I will be praying for you, Debra.... I pray the do...I will be praying for you, Debra.... I pray the doctors will make wise decisions and get you well again and on the road to recovery. Blessings to you.... debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16035995299394127414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-14043566552739412542014-05-09T18:10:57.737-05:002014-05-09T18:10:57.737-05:00Sending love and prayers your way my dearest.
Erin...Sending love and prayers your way my dearest.<br />Erin<br />Xoxoerin's art and gardenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17808723849785207747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-72878139193338580712014-05-09T18:01:11.825-05:002014-05-09T18:01:11.825-05:00You will be in my prayers Debra! Life is indeed fr...You will be in my prayers Debra! Life is indeed fragile and it is important to make health and relationships a priority, everything else is icing on the cake! Take great care of yourself, keep us updated as you are able. I love that you kept your grandmother's threads, what a sweet and precious memory and keepsake to hold! Blessings, CindyJoy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-67953201252968579302014-05-09T15:47:41.315-05:002014-05-09T15:47:41.315-05:00Oh Debra I am so sorry to read of your illness. My...Oh Debra I am so sorry to read of your illness. My oh my there is a lot going on medically for you and you are so very young.Your faith in God will most certainly help and comfort you as you begin this new journey. I pray that by the summer's end you will be on your way back to your life stronger than ever. I will keep a close watch for your posts so I can pop on over to cheer you on. Thank you for being so honest with everything that is going on and I will keep you in my daily prayers.<br />XO BarbaraBarbara @ 21 Rosemary Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01023629832665991534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-59949552332295983512014-05-09T13:59:34.820-05:002014-05-09T13:59:34.820-05:00God bless you. Your story is amazing and truly a t...God bless you. Your story is amazing and truly a testament to the truth that God has numbered our days and He holds us in the palm of His hand. Thanks for your transparency and for letting us know what is going on. <br />You will be in my prayers. Katie Mansfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016424092009814488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-14306341414482429422014-05-09T11:54:25.699-05:002014-05-09T11:54:25.699-05:00Debra, I've taken an extended break from blogg...Debra, I've taken an extended break from blogging, but happened to see your very moving post. My heart goes out to you and I hope your new doctor has the answer to all your medical problems. We'll miss "Be Inspired", but it's time to think of yourself and reduce the stress involved in hosting your weekly party. You've got so many changes taking place in your life right now and that's enough for anybody to deal with! I'll be thinking of you and pray everything goes well for you. <br /><br />Sending a big hug your way,<br />VickieVickie @ Ranger 911https://www.blogger.com/profile/12847126296813987337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-7975349301071164982014-05-09T11:00:04.389-05:002014-05-09T11:00:04.389-05:00Wow Debra! What you've been going through is ...Wow Debra! What you've been going through is huge. I am so glad you are going to seek out the right specialist and I pray that God will guide all of the medical staff that He brings your way. You have great strength and your positive outlook and faith will carry you through and I believe that you will "get back" the life you've been missing. A strength-filled life, new energy, new purpose and even greater things that will open up for you in the future.<br /><br />I will REALLY miss your party as it is one of my favorite places to come each week. I am so inspired by your style and your posts but I'm glad you're paying attention to your health and doing the right thing.<br /><br />Please do keep us informed so we can keep praying for you. Abundant blessings to you dear Debra,<br /><br />PattiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897728865673891051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-85553022048286473642014-05-09T10:47:12.648-05:002014-05-09T10:47:12.648-05:00I'm so sorry Debra. I will be praying for you...I'm so sorry Debra. I will be praying for you and your appointments and procedures. God must have some more business for you since you have clearly seen Him at work throughout all of this. I understand completely how you feel about your grandmother's sewing remnants. I cherish mine as well, and still feel her presence each time I sit down to sew and see memories of her surrounding me. Thanks for sharing with us. Blessings to you.Noble Vintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734369835594191830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-48114865041600744672014-05-09T08:32:28.256-05:002014-05-09T08:32:28.256-05:00Oh Debra,
Your strong spirit is an amazing inspira...Oh Debra,<br />Your strong spirit is an amazing inspiration to us all, and a testament to your beloved faith in God. He is giving you courage through this trial and He will lead you through it. I can't believe how much you've been through these past months. Please know that you are in my prayers, my friend. Take this time to rest and rely on your loved ones to help you, and dream about your next cozy home that will be filled with love and peace.<br />xoxo, Susan Susan EvelynAndRosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946796851012314106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-22076064107173163742014-05-09T08:25:38.468-05:002014-05-09T08:25:38.468-05:00Debra, I am so sorry that you are going through th...Debra, I am so sorry that you are going through this and am happy that you felt comfortable to disclose your health issues. It helps to express what is going on to help take some of the load off of yourself and to allow us to help you. I know that God is working to keep you safe and well and that your plans for a better diagnosis and plan are on the path you are supposed to be on. I pray that you will find good health with surgery, medication or whatever these new doctors find needed. Prayers and healing thoughts will go out daily. If you ever need to talk about things, please do not hesitate. I'm here for you! Hugs and Blessings, LeenaLeena Milligan Lanteignehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06456782497555438887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-14602378145679714282014-05-09T08:24:41.369-05:002014-05-09T08:24:41.369-05:00Deb, thank you for your vulnerability in sharing t...Deb, thank you for your vulnerability in sharing this with us! I am so glad that you know you're in the hands of our faithful God, who has it all under control! You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you visit Barnes and look at this possible surgery. Thanks for sharing your heart {literally} with us ;) <br />CindyCindy DIY beautifyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03478403548578247406noreply@blogger.com