tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post1198818145008962330..comments2023-05-06T08:45:27.865-06:00Comments on Single Solitary Things: Behind The StableTRShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09801686710086039781noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-82451652234097570362008-12-24T10:04:00.000-07:002008-12-24T10:04:00.000-07:00I liked your reflections about Mary. I happened t...I liked your reflections about Mary. I happened to stumble across your blog a while aback and have been reading for sometime. I've always wanted to comment but have been a bit timid. You remind me very much of my girlfriends. I never gave much thought to being single but my friends have always longed to have a family. I never understood that deep desire, that longing. Your blog has helped me understand and sympathize if not empathize with them more so. Thank you so much for sharing whole heartedly. I hope your journey home brings some peace and joy to you, though from your previous post it sounds like there's some stress there but hey, what family doesn't come with their own issues?Steamed Dumplinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17322932043695113668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-75045400835767864392008-12-22T20:31:00.000-07:002008-12-22T20:31:00.000-07:00After reading your post, I realize that I need to ...After reading your post, I realize that I need to be more like Mary too. I work very hard to remind myself that I just have to believe and have faith.<BR/><BR/>It looks to be that I will be alone again on New Years Eve. All my friends are coupled up and are doing things together or with other couples.<BR/><BR/>Being single really sucks this time of year.<BR/><BR/>Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a handsome man under your tree!Bobbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13104430834127197725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-1380081531565303912008-12-22T13:53:00.000-07:002008-12-22T13:53:00.000-07:00Hi, I've been reading your blog since you did a gu...Hi, <BR/>I've been reading your blog since you did a guest post at rocks in my dryer. I really enjoy it. I understand a lot of where you are coming from. Thank you for putting your thoughts into words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-37927966849348780362008-12-22T11:30:00.000-07:002008-12-22T11:30:00.000-07:00praying for you today...while I cannot totally rel...praying for you today...<BR/><BR/>while I cannot totally relate to what you are saying, there are some things that speak to me as well. I could stand to be more like Mary too. Sigh. Something else to think about...Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03103467314934540256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-73677910799883064972008-12-22T11:20:00.000-07:002008-12-22T11:20:00.000-07:00You know this post really spoke to my heart. Thank...You know this post really spoke to my heart. Thank you for putting all that into words. I'll be praying for you this Christmas!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04939987028726182741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-12401424640983307062008-12-22T10:10:00.000-07:002008-12-22T10:10:00.000-07:00I loved this and it made me realize I am not the o...I loved this and it made me realize I am not the only one, I two have been feeling the same way, my sister's are all in Ohio with the family and their kids even if they are grown, out of the 6 girls I have had no children and single, I wonder at times why God let's me experience the single life while they all have married and grown children IM the 2nd to the oldest there is someone that I do care for, but, it hasn't worked the way that you plan and only God knows if it will. <BR/> This part of your blog has helped me, and I too wish I could be like Mary, thank-you for sharing it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-69883378219791071122008-12-22T09:00:00.000-07:002008-12-22T09:00:00.000-07:00Several of your statements resonated with me.Merry...Several of your statements resonated with me.<BR/><BR/>Merry Christmas!Ronnicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18242687458315186709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-39719557231407053132008-12-22T08:38:00.000-07:002008-12-22T08:38:00.000-07:00As usual I completely identify. I also agree with...As usual I completely identify. I also agree with auntie. God is using you, although I understand what you are saying.<BR/><BR/>I'll be praying for you.Krissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10048791616482158007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-64310111334081035842008-12-22T07:25:00.000-07:002008-12-22T07:25:00.000-07:00I love how you are able to express so eloquently w...I love how you are able to express so eloquently what is going on in my heart and head as well. <BR/><BR/>I especially liked how you said <I>"We just feel left out. We are sincerely happy for all of our friends when they pair off, get engaged, get married, start having babies. But are they equally sympathetic for us the other way around? We don't think it even occurs to them."</I>Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10063854181837138925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-35605797580197327112008-12-22T07:23:00.000-07:002008-12-22T07:23:00.000-07:00Auntie is right - God is using you. I, for one, a...Auntie is right - God is using you. I, for one, appreciate your posts and I especially thank you for this one. I'll be praying for you.Andihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11755781689608515554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-19458253209868308972008-12-22T06:51:00.000-07:002008-12-22T06:51:00.000-07:00"I realized a few years ago that part of the reaso..."I realized a few years ago that part of the reason Christmas feels empty to me is because it has turned into little more than a deadline" - I think that one line finally put into words what I haven't been able to explain for years. <BR/><BR/>KnotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-4693152425097008232008-12-22T06:46:00.000-07:002008-12-22T06:46:00.000-07:00I like your Mary analogy. I think we all can be mo...I like your Mary analogy. I think we all can be more like Mary, no matter what our circumstances are in life.<BR/><BR/>I will most definitely keep you in my prayers! Have a safe trip!tootiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17820959883657749639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-37692930134937021212008-12-22T05:21:00.000-07:002008-12-22T05:21:00.000-07:00"Yeah, but He used Mary. He's not even doing anyth..."Yeah, but He used Mary. He's not even doing anything with me."<BR/><BR/>You couldn't be more wrong! Every day I see comments on your blog from people saying "this is exactly how I feel!" and "it's so nice to know I'm not the only person that has been through this". You are ministering to people every time you post!auntiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977335384543321307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8987305.post-81974919581743818972008-12-22T03:50:00.000-07:002008-12-22T03:50:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for putting into words exactly h...Thank you so much for putting into words exactly how I'm feeling! I'm a single missionary in Japan...a country that doesn't even celebrate Christmas...so my Japanese friends don't really "get" why Christmas is so special. My missionary friends are married with lots of kids which is great and most of the time they try to include me in their lives but I still feel so empty and lonely. I'm so sorry that you get what that feels like but at the same time I'm so thankful that you were willing to "go there" and write this post. Now, in a strange way I don't feel like I'm the only person in the world dealing with these feelings at this time of year. I'm no bloggy angel but I'll be praying that this Christmas exceeds all your expectations and that special people step up and make you feel loved and appreciated. Merry Christmas!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com