tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post558182510847190716..comments2024-03-18T17:28:55.958-05:00Comments on common ground : I've been in Blogging Rehab...Debra@CommonGroundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-2220242228690853802016-02-13T13:40:21.731-06:002016-02-13T13:40:21.731-06:00Debra you inspire me........thank you......stay we...Debra you inspire me........thank you......stay well.... my grandmother used to tell me to "Always look up, you just might see someone looking down smiling"....<br />Lois@pineridgehills.comLois@pineridgehills.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12302844803660491706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-49093848323752568992016-02-09T10:57:14.167-06:002016-02-09T10:57:14.167-06:00Hi Debra, while visiting another blogger I noticed...Hi Debra, while visiting another blogger I noticed your comment, I had this serious draw to visit you, it's been far to long, and I get it, it's hard to visit everyone,,and we get stuck in a rut of visiting the same ones that visit us.<br />I FEEL like I am listening to my mothers story here, baxk in her early 50's she ended up with several heart attacks that should have knocked her off her feet and dead to the floor, but she survived, her specialist have kep her alive with triple bypass stents / shunts as they call them, and blood thinners leaving her blackenedas you speak here. Angina os a word we here are so familiar hearing, and multiple trips to emergency is an on going ordeal for us, each one thinking it's the last. <br />She is 76 and is hanging in there, and her doctors tell her to do what she loves, mild physical movement, keep her mind active and stress levels at bay.<br />Every word I have read here sounds exactly like my Mom, my mom could not walk from the bed to the bathroom without being out of breath. She has with good treatment gotten better, and each day is one she surrounds herself with cans and cants, and doing and not doing what she wants.<br /><br />I think blogging in many cases is a bit of a life support, a distraction of thinking about life, and inspiring others...as well as living soulfully daily with the beauty God affords us. It's a bit of house WISDOM! and letting the space we live in help us grow and reap the word of God in how each room and pace, and pieces are related to scripture if we see what we are shown.<br /><br />I have followed you from the beginning , listened and read you here and your spirtual site, read and followed your hospital stays and prayed along with your fellow friends, bloggers, and family who prayed for your full recovery. <br />I want ro assure you that you are not forgotten, God is not allowing you to give up, and that sweet voice is telling you what you need to do here and there.<br />Blogging in many ways has been my life saver, a place I can share, inspire, encourage, lend a helping hand, and embrace hardships ones are going through as well as my very own.<br />It's a bit of a distraction as to daily health issues myself, as for yours my dear, you are a messenger of scripture even on your design blog, with all you inspire, a teastimoney in trusting in him.<br /><br />Make no mistake I was meant to visit you, because once again you have encouraged me!<br />I am praying for you, I will ask and ask again and again for peace of heart, that a beautiful calm come over you, and that yours days a filled with peaceful daily thought. Where those bruises like badges of honor that God is with you, and your being taken care of.<br /><br />See you soon.<br /><br />Xx<br />Blessings<br /><br />DoréBurlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-42787639685512033592016-02-08T20:01:14.521-06:002016-02-08T20:01:14.521-06:00I am just so sorry to hear that you've been de...I am just so sorry to hear that you've been dealing with such terrible and scary health conditions! On one hand, you're lucky in that you've been given a second chance on life and don't take it for granted, but on the other hand you're still having to live with the possibility of it happening again. Heart problems are so serious and scary! It's good that you are under a doctors care and hopefully they will continue to give you the proper treatment you need. I completely understand the need to step away from blogging. It can be very time consuming! If your heart isn't in it (no pun intended) then it's definitely not worth it. I think you should just continue to do what you want and only blog as you feel fit. No worries! Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16938178631385143773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-70989093233363798662016-02-05T14:54:14.151-06:002016-02-05T14:54:14.151-06:00Thoughts and prayers are with you! So sorry to hea...Thoughts and prayers are with you! So sorry to hear of your health struggles -Kudos for taking a break- Blogging should be a labor of love and not added to pressure to a busy life- If and when you return to it you will always have your fans - and I'm sure they are truly thankful for the many many posts that have delighted readers over the years.<br />Best of LuckChristina Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01709763514974920913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-13281261155144993872016-02-05T14:34:08.283-06:002016-02-05T14:34:08.283-06:00I'm so glad to see your post today but so sorr...I'm so glad to see your post today but so sorry you are having health issues... My brother-in-law was having similar problems all summer and fall, kept going to his doctor, not getting better... He finally went to a cardiologist ... and voila! Within a week he was no longer so run down and sick and miserable. It is such a relief to us that he has found a great doctor who was able to get him back on track....who knew there was a miracle in a new set of eyes???? Sending prayers for you and good thoughts to you... have always loved your blog because you create such beauty in your words and your home... Be well, Debra! Cindy in Oklahomahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581617503678891240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-23962662955364137552016-02-05T08:52:10.812-06:002016-02-05T08:52:10.812-06:00Prayers for you Debra. It is our faith in God that...Prayers for you Debra. It is our faith in God that enables us to carry on. Judy Biggerstaffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11644731735685413562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-91000697152458724532016-02-04T06:09:57.613-06:002016-02-04T06:09:57.613-06:00Oh my goodness, keeping you in my thoughts and pra...Oh my goodness, keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!<br />Cindy<br />Edith & Evelyn VintageCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01185262540764791949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-10522984902169575542016-02-04T05:29:07.892-06:002016-02-04T05:29:07.892-06:00Please continue to take care of yourself and know ...Please continue to take care of yourself and know that we bloggers are here for you, supporting you, your decisions and your health through prayers and good wishes. DownTheLaneWithDaisyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593789755756173375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-34347306069304216672016-02-03T21:12:54.068-06:002016-02-03T21:12:54.068-06:00You are in my prayers! Sorry for your ill health a...You are in my prayers! Sorry for your ill health and hope you will be better soon.foreverdecoratinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14278188412961955344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-39241446361374317432016-02-03T16:16:11.322-06:002016-02-03T16:16:11.322-06:00Hi Debra, we are all thinking of you and there for...Hi Debra, we are all thinking of you and there for you. You know I am only 100 miles away if you ever need me. aarondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16310772192769288190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-34557023138164300262016-02-03T14:41:08.458-06:002016-02-03T14:41:08.458-06:00So good to hear from you Debra and happy you'v...So good to hear from you Debra and happy you've taken the time you needed to take care of yourself and seek the Lord...He will surely give you rest! Prayers for you and continue your healing!<br />Many blessings sweet friend,<br />CindyCindy @ Dwellings-The Heart of Your Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897883854642097143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-48413628775871293632016-02-03T09:42:49.070-06:002016-02-03T09:42:49.070-06:00Good to hear from you. One step at a time; one da...Good to hear from you. One step at a time; one day at a time...do take care! ; )<br />hugs, MicheleMichele's Treasures, Teacups, and Tumbling Rose Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06429803091455367946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-82642416122186682712016-02-03T09:24:03.569-06:002016-02-03T09:24:03.569-06:00 Glad to hear your still kicking LOL
Take care of... Glad to hear your still kicking LOL <br />Take care of yourself 1st on your list<br />I do miss your pretty pictures however no need to worry about blogging I can go back and look at old posts of yours which were always 100 % perfect Curtains in My Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04739180504953135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-55524237738205358452016-02-03T09:07:11.688-06:002016-02-03T09:07:11.688-06:00Debra, so good to read what you posted and praying...Debra, so good to read what you posted and praying for you. Rest in the Lord....Hugs and blessings, CindyCreations By Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06652249357420269173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-82352576985729645742016-02-02T23:31:08.857-06:002016-02-02T23:31:08.857-06:00Debra, you put into words almost exactly what'...Debra, you put into words almost exactly what's been going on behind the scenes with me. I developed a fast, irregular heartbeat, and I had to go on meds. I've also had to force myself to let go of the things I cannot change, which is harder than it seems!The move discombobulated me (and my husband) in such a way that I couldn't blog. I found myself unwilling to decorate or think about decorating. I love the bloggers I've met, and I consider them to be friends, but I couldn't muster the will to go online. I had to unplug. Of course, life was pretty crazy at the time. I went back and forth about just deleting the blog. I'm not sure that would have solved the issues. So I decided to go about it a different way, one that fits my little world. I hope your health problems are quickly solved. My mother is on Coumadin, and it has its negatives, to be sure (blood work; no greens), but it has saved her life. xx00Rattlebridge Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07270992062886735035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-39103513665858140032016-02-02T22:58:21.095-06:002016-02-02T22:58:21.095-06:00Hi Everyone; Each one of you special and precious ...Hi Everyone; Each one of you special and precious gals. Do you know how much you've blessed me with your sweet and loving words and prayers? Most of you are No-Reply bloggers, so I haven't been able to get back with you personally, I'm working on getting back with you that have a reply back, but until I do, please just know you all mean so much to me and your kind and loving words have been like water on dry ground...thank you, love you all! xoxo DebraDebra@CommonGroundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04830455848744270459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-12091273452681256372016-02-02T22:46:25.874-06:002016-02-02T22:46:25.874-06:00It's amazing how we gain a total new awarenwes...It's amazing how we gain a total new awarenwess ans draw so close to. God when hard times are upon us! I too have manr Heath issues and am about your age! I say why me Lord? But I am grateful for so much as you too! You have many friends out there who are pouring out love and prayers! I wish you good health and keep your spirit strong! I have a great friend who teaches upon this journey and I HIGHLY RECOMEND you get her book! ALLOWING by Holly Riley! I KNOW this will help you tremendously! Hang in there! One day at a time! Blessings,CindyCindy Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06876844848421791055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-89803012832725840772016-02-02T22:30:50.602-06:002016-02-02T22:30:50.602-06:00Debra - Was so glad to see you had posted. Sorry ...Debra - Was so glad to see you had posted. Sorry the absence was because of your health. You are so special to so many of us so you need to take care of yourself and do just what you feel like doing. Praying for healing and peace for you.<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-41892825060683826772016-02-02T21:39:15.972-06:002016-02-02T21:39:15.972-06:00Please take care of your self. You are important t...Please take care of your self. You are important to us. Your health and spiritual well being should be above everything else. I am having physical problems myself and having to make some difficult decisions. god's speed.<br />DarleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-70781087730506641172016-02-02T21:26:12.770-06:002016-02-02T21:26:12.770-06:00I'm sorry to hear what you've been going t...I'm sorry to hear what you've been going through, Debra. It's so hard to have to deal with health issues, especially when you can't do things you want to do. It's hard making changes...and you have made quite a few the last few years. You have been an inspiration to me, as I have had to give up a lot of what I have done in the past because of health problems, and I'm trying to find the path God wants me to walk now. I've come to realize that things are different than they were in the past and I don't have to be on anyone's schedule. Watching you downsize your home has been an example for me, too, as we will probably be moving in the next few years.<br />I hope that you will begin to feel better soon, and please know we are happy to hear from you whenever you decide to stop by. I'll be keeping you in my prayers xoxo... Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-17469806967622782092016-02-02T19:33:42.516-06:002016-02-02T19:33:42.516-06:00You have been missed. I sure hope and pray that yo...You have been missed. I sure hope and pray that you take care of you.... and everything else after that. Laura @ duke manor farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11201228619411520365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-54624408303719255942016-02-02T19:32:19.364-06:002016-02-02T19:32:19.364-06:00I was so glad to hear from you and so sorry to hea...I was so glad to hear from you and so sorry to hear it's not been a good time. You are one of the strongest woman I know, not only in character but in your faith and strength in God. Blogging is a lot of pressure that we put on ourselves. Quite frankly I don't care what you write about because I would enjoy whatever you do or say. Vignettes, decor is a small part of who we are, or rather what we like, so know this, we, as your friends care for you, and don't want you to be anyone other than yourself. I miss you and will always be waiting for no matter what you have to say, or not. Cathy @ My 1929 Charmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05152030881064923919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-11458852268498649392016-02-02T19:26:18.252-06:002016-02-02T19:26:18.252-06:00I wondered why I hadn't seen a bog from you fo...I wondered why I hadn't seen a bog from you for quite a while and I missed them. I'm not a blogger myself but enjoy reading the blogs of others - at least some of the others. I can't even imagine having a hobby (blogging) or a source of income (blogging) that encourages you to compete with others whose circumstances and incomes and so varied. The pressure must be immense and definitely not good for you. It's not good for someone who is perfectly healthy and for someone whose health is such as yours, it could be deadly. Your home is and will be beautiful whether or not you take pictures and show them on a blog or whether it's only see through you and your family's eyes. Make occasional blogging a hobby, no advertisers, no meetings, no link up parties, no travel for business reasons. You had a life before blogging and obviously, you will have a healthier life without it as a priority. Take care of yourself and allow your body and mind to heal and refresh. Wishing all the best to you......Pat M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14523366670264489398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-5867770708925901502016-02-02T18:24:56.802-06:002016-02-02T18:24:56.802-06:00So sorry. Know that we care...
BrendaSo sorry. Know that we care...<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6448019025261796302.post-89659488162479787812016-02-02T14:44:56.638-06:002016-02-02T14:44:56.638-06:00I am so sorry you are going through health issues ...I am so sorry you are going through health issues again. I had a short hospital stay the first of January and still have some fatigue problems. It is important to take care of ourselves. Sometimes that just gets to be a priority over everything else in this life. Sending prayers -- God has a good plan for you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734639543769087745noreply@blogger.com