tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post8995526523162983940..comments2024-03-09T02:21:59.660-08:00Comments on HOPE AND THRIFT: Good FridayJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comBlogger87125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-25096858801407186132018-08-22T06:02:29.867-07:002018-08-22T06:02:29.867-07:00Hello Janet! So sorry for the delay in answering ...Hello Janet! So sorry for the delay in answering your comment. I never look at my blog and I didn't realize that Blogger no longer sends e-mail alerts when a comment is left. <br /><br />Yes, through the grace of God, time heals all wounds. I can finally say that I have reached the point where the pain has subsided. It is remarkably liberating. I pray that you may be healed too. Thank you for sharing. Sometimes it helps to now that you are not the only one, you know?<br /><br />The new skill was learning to weave rush seats for antique chairs. Boy is it hard on the hands! <br /><br />Hope you are having a lovely summer. Today I awoke to a hint of autumn. Blissful!<br /><br />Hugs<br />JaneJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-36649514426898095112018-08-20T05:10:14.842-07:002018-08-20T05:10:14.842-07:00I am so very sorry for the past abuse , don't ...I am so very sorry for the past abuse , don't let it ruin life for you. I too was abused for many years first by my folks and then my first husband.<br />I was wondering what is the item made of wood where you are learning a new skill and it has the twine? My name is Janet the address is hubby's but life goes on after abuse and yes we all have the PTSD from the years of it. Toxic people now get zero room in my life.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14836113387508206908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-13530187033767163092018-06-03T17:35:40.643-07:002018-06-03T17:35:40.643-07:00Hi Jane! I didn't realize people were still c...Hi Jane! I didn't realize people were still commenting here! I had to look up your good old technique of slitting the miracle grow soil bags and planting lettuce...such a great idea! Wow time flies! I can't believe how long you've been away from posting. But good for you! We all need to do that. I have quit and started up again 6 times! Ones of these times I will quit for good and lead a more reclusive life! like the olden days! ha. Hugs, AndreaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-27846584671980546012017-05-09T09:23:41.872-07:002017-05-09T09:23:41.872-07:00Hello Cate! I'm not sure that I do have your ...Hello Cate! I'm not sure that I do have your email address but here's mine: janezempel@yahoo.com. A while ago my computer crashed and I had to start all over again from scratch. Lost my email address book and all my bookmarks. We abused have to stick together. Yesterday I was having a conversation with a friend and she was asking me if I was ever going to talk to my sisters again. When I said no, she tried to compare it to a family feud her mother had with her uncle about some furniture. They never talked to each other for 20 years but eventually reunited. She simply couldn't understand that a tiff about furniture is not the same as being abused. And that there might be a reason why it is better to forgive but stay distant. Anyhow, sorry you had to go through it. It certainly changes a person's perspective on life and especially on trusting others. That is why I am so honored that you trusted me enough to confide in me. <br /><br />Extra large hugs for being brave!<br /><br />Jane Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01851312702044308420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-78669305508796259082017-05-08T18:35:21.599-07:002017-05-08T18:35:21.599-07:00Well, since I cannot comment on your very last pos...Well, since I cannot comment on your very last post, I will comment here. I cried when I read your last post because I have enjoyed ALL of them so much. I read every one of your back posts. I thoroughly understand why you feel the need to move on. I had an abusive childhood, too, from my mother. Any negative comment to this day I take personally. It's not something I can help; it's just in my makeup. But, as you said, His eye is on the sparrow so I know He watches me. I pray that the rest of your entire life is filled to the brim with love, laughter, happiness and peace. I will pray for you each time I think of you. Each of your posts helped me in some way. Thank you for that. Much love, Cate <>< P.S. If you ever want to chat, you have my email address.Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997071643007495600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-17434090504666152482017-05-05T21:21:58.389-07:002017-05-05T21:21:58.389-07:00You should do what is right for you and I will res...You should do what is right for you and I will respect that but gosh darn it I will miss you! I love your blog and learned quite a bit here. I cannot even IMAGINE WHAT IN THE WORLD people would find to COMPLAIN ABOUT about this nice nice blog!!?? I mean really??--what is wrong with peopleBeachGypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02200510017404641217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-60373918343917357582017-05-05T10:54:07.742-07:002017-05-05T10:54:07.742-07:00I am sorry to hear that you are letting go or your...I am sorry to hear that you are letting go or your Blog, mainly because I just found it via Sheila. I am even more sorry to hear that you or any Blogger would receive "snarky" comments. It makes me so sad to think that a person would take the time to be cruel to anyone. I have enjoyed reading through your old posts. I grew up in rural Maine in the early 60's and we lived very much like you do today. I think it made me the strong person I am today. I wish you every happiness.Wendy Caton Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18122151466664580872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-15538671069395365932017-05-04T16:26:01.265-07:002017-05-04T16:26:01.265-07:00Jane, I love your blog. Still, there are seasons ...Jane, I love your blog. Still, there are seasons of life for everything. If you feel that blogging is not in your "season" right now, then it shouldn't be. If you every feel like starting up again, go for it. (And let me know you did, so I can read!)<br /><br />It looks like Ran got the garden tilled really well. I'm excited for you. Yea! Only the small portion Rob tilled up a while back is done on mine. The early stuff is in, has come up, but it has been raining like crazy. One day I did hoe, last week, but that's the only time it was dry enough. Then, yesterday and today, we got really warm (for us) weather and we feel like we are going to die:) It is starting to dry out. But, he had to work today, and had a procedure on his back yesterday that stops him from taking advantage of these 2 days of good weather. Tomorrow, the temps are supposed to plunge 20 degrees and rain again. So, it goes. I know it will dry out and I will till, plant and hoe. Seasons. They come and go. <br /><br /> I know it's hard, but "hoeing" out the negativity is the best way, in whatever fashion works best for you. Maybe a time of concentrating on your home, family, garden, crafts and handiwork---whatever makes you happy is what you need right now. I'm sure your family will be blessed by your love and care. Hang in there! You are a special person.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-19438591828009958342017-05-04T15:53:44.332-07:002017-05-04T15:53:44.332-07:00Hi :) I am also relatively new to your blog and ha...Hi :) I am also relatively new to your blog and have been enjoying it immensely! It's such a shame people have nothing better to do w/their lives then tear others down, maybe the energy could be better spent getting a life of their own. Anyhoo, I appreciate all you have done and am starting at the beginning of your blog. Looking forward to learning from you. Many Blessings!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-46920987171451697152017-05-03T20:20:17.395-07:002017-05-03T20:20:17.395-07:00Dear Jane - Thank you for all you have shared! And...Dear Jane - Thank you for all you have shared! And all your hard work putting your blog together and posting. I am relatively new to your blog and have enjoyed it very much. I am sorry to hear you will not be blogging anymore but wish you and your family the very best in the future. Blessings!Shirley in Washingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02710322970098676789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-31524887891182870292017-05-03T09:38:27.427-07:002017-05-03T09:38:27.427-07:00That should say longing for not longer for...sorry...That should say longing for not longer for...sorry about that. ;)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-66829328685714717712017-05-03T08:59:58.900-07:002017-05-03T08:59:58.900-07:00I will miss hearing from you Jane. Some people ca...I will miss hearing from you Jane. Some people can be so hurtful. I don't know why they don't just stay silent and not blurt out every awful thought they feel. I am sorry you are left with your feeling hurt so easily. It is not you. They must hate themselves to be like that. Yet you get the result of their anger. As you know you are loved and admired by many. Not just here but tons also where you live I am sure. By God even more. Remember that. I wish you could keep the blog up so we can scroll through it still but that is your choice not ours. I am glad I accidentally found this new blog while it was still up. I enjoyed every minute of visiting with you. J/JodyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-47340289964012239522017-05-02T19:09:00.359-07:002017-05-02T19:09:00.359-07:00Hi Jane, I have been feeling such loss after read...Hi Jane, I have been feeling such loss after reading about your decision not to blog anymore. I am so happy that I found you and have so enjoyed reading about your life. I am sending prayers and best wishes to you and your family. Thank you.Joan of Crystalview Cottagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-16538655871514091192017-05-02T19:02:50.552-07:002017-05-02T19:02:50.552-07:00Oh Jane, I am so sorry. I have loved visiting wit...Oh Jane, I am so sorry. I have loved visiting with you this past year. You and your blog have been a blessing to me, and I thank you for your encouraging and informative posts. In a world that seems to have gone mad, I have enjoyed catching up with you each week, and I will miss you. Sending hugs to you.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16710629007170091862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-78100513595339033532017-05-02T18:55:00.338-07:002017-05-02T18:55:00.338-07:00As a loyal lurker I will miss your blog.... the be...As a loyal lurker I will miss your blog.... the best to you and your family, Cathy in Illinois Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-80668700597466900502017-05-02T18:31:03.331-07:002017-05-02T18:31:03.331-07:00I see that I'm not the only one to figure out ...I see that I'm not the only one to figure out how to get through ha ha. You know I love reading your blog and somehow I think I want to do this too. I do truly understand and will have to think about it some more. IT's been so good to catch up with you again. Maybe you still could come to my blog and leave a comment? I hope so! Vickie @Vickie's Kitchen and Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03402367232977896594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-15944223439210340062017-05-02T15:21:15.866-07:002017-05-02T15:21:15.866-07:00Hi Jane, I could not figure out how to comment on ...Hi Jane, I could not figure out how to comment on your newest blog post, so I am going to do so here my friend. Perhaps you turned the comments off and I can understand that. I just wanted to let you know how much your friendship and support have meant to me. YOu have challenged me to think and grow and to come to terms with certain situations in my life and be able to actually move on so that I would not be subjected to even more abuse and pain. Thank you for that...it was the push I needed after having endured so much abuse for 32 years by certain people (you know the back story so I will leave it at that). I do hope that we can stay in touch and that you find the peace and happiness that you are longer for my friend. I'd love it if you would stop in every now and then at my blog and let me know how you are doing. Even though we have never met "in person", you have become a very important and special friend in my life and I just want you to know how much I appreciate and care about you. Be blessed! ~DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16449564619872452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-894033255669676922017-05-02T12:42:10.440-07:002017-05-02T12:42:10.440-07:00Oh Jane! I totally understand you, but I am so hap...Oh Jane! I totally understand you, but I am so happy I got to 'meet' you :-) You ARE an inspiration!<br /><br />Please do not close your blog, leave it for us to enjoy! Remember the 20 dollar challenge?<br /><br />All the best,<br />MiriamMiriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130669456548942894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-33507104915188119992017-05-02T08:02:05.852-07:002017-05-02T08:02:05.852-07:00I too will miss your posts greatly, and am only so...I too will miss your posts greatly, and am only sorry not to have discovered your blog sooner. The internet is an amazing tool, it has been amazing to have shared your life journey through it, but I do understand how very negative it can also be.<br />I send yourself and your family my very best wishes for the future. It has been a privilege to have met you.<br />LesleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-57232685679582328552017-05-02T07:44:10.068-07:002017-05-02T07:44:10.068-07:00I will be sad to not read your posts but I am also...I will be sad to not read your posts but I am also really sensitive and so I know where you are coming from. I closed my blog down because of the worry about unpleasantness that seems to prolific on the internet. Have a happy life - I admire you and will keep you in my thoughts as I carry on a similar path to you. xxxGertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14110836099333702522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-66834612916685231902017-05-02T04:37:25.354-07:002017-05-02T04:37:25.354-07:00I've enjoyed dropping into the old Stempel boa...I've enjoyed dropping into the old Stempel boardinghouse. If ever I get to your neighborhood, I'll keep an eye out for you so I can give you a big hug!<br />Take care!<br />DebbieDebbie in the U.P.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-88234348222378060832017-05-01T15:21:17.811-07:002017-05-01T15:21:17.811-07:00I will miss you terribly Jane. You have made a wo...I will miss you terribly Jane. You have made a wonderful difference in my life. I truly understand the why of stopping the blog, I would feel the same way. Thank you for all you have given to the blog. You have done enough. Enjoy the peace of Christ. Jlynnjlynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12651256944533233700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-76232157173961716652017-05-01T14:07:01.421-07:002017-05-01T14:07:01.421-07:00I have enjoyed your blog from the first time I stu...I have enjoyed your blog from the first time I stumbled upon it. Thank you so much for all you have shared with your readers. I am sorry you will no longer be sharing blog posts. I certainly understand your reasons for your decision. I was raised to not say anything if I could not say something nice and I still try to practice that today. I wish you and your family al the best and hope you have a wonderful summer!Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16848223114184102472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-52214580918244140522017-05-01T14:03:27.194-07:002017-05-01T14:03:27.194-07:00I too must say how sorry I am to hear you won'...I too must say how sorry I am to hear you won't be blogging anymore. I have loved following your days and weeks and getting to know you a bit through. You have enforced my goals to live frugally and joyfully. May your days with out blogging be filled with joy but if you ever decide to write again I'd love that too :) Thanks Jane. NannieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5051110165755611111.post-18697704491784079692017-05-01T12:19:55.678-07:002017-05-01T12:19:55.678-07:00Oh, how I will miss your writing, Jane! You have a...Oh, how I will miss your writing, Jane! You have a singular talent for helping your readers to remember that the real magic is in the everyday and ordinary. <br />I can understand not wanting to deal with the cranks and grumps of the world. And I can understand that life beckons you away from the computer. Like Mimi, I only wish I hadn't been so late to the party! <br /><br />I do hope that maybe someday you will feel like writing again. Perhaps on a closed, invitation-only blog, where one needn't be needlessly accosted by the Negative Nellies of the world. <br /><br />I wish you and Ran and Jamie and your family all the very best in the world. Your blog has absolutely brightened and enriched my world, and I sincerely thank you for allowing me to share your time, thoughts, and talents. <br />Warmest hugs, SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17806666755044240033noreply@blogger.com