tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post3842100347191866385..comments2024-02-10T02:29:29.558-06:00Comments on Life & Faith in Caneyhead: ChangesBarbara In Caneyheadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-13474310409995434702017-05-12T17:08:05.114-05:002017-05-12T17:08:05.114-05:00What a wondrous gift to find peace when facing unc...What a wondrous gift to find peace when facing uncertainty! I would say either you have an adventurous spirit or you are walking in step with the Holy Spirit. 😉 Maybe a mixture of both.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-61177111342064841982017-05-12T12:51:34.031-05:002017-05-12T12:51:34.031-05:00What a beautiful experience. Just to witness that ...What a beautiful experience. Just to witness that miracle of nature, Barbara. I sense changes, and I can't see them. Instead of making me nervous, that unknown is calming me a bit. I'll be ready for whatever comes!coach-daddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13704538789878937576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-67912368788214682082016-06-17T19:00:50.322-05:002016-06-17T19:00:50.322-05:00Well, that's another perspective! Thanks for ...Well, that's another perspective! Thanks for stopping by.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-86655200843544809602016-06-17T18:58:03.324-05:002016-06-17T18:58:03.324-05:00I like the kaleidoscope idea! The way the pieces ...I like the kaleidoscope idea! The way the pieces fall into place. And you have an excellent point about how boring our lives would be if change were never a part of them.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-7188065154589467752016-06-17T18:56:00.955-05:002016-06-17T18:56:00.955-05:00You have a great point, Arlee! Always good to hav...You have a great point, Arlee! Always good to have you drop by.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-30157238671346372202016-06-16T11:02:04.587-05:002016-06-16T11:02:04.587-05:00As for me, life works as computer, no changes unti...As for me, life works as computer, no changes until it works ) Lilahhttps://www.solarmovie.ph/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-56657650630800286942016-06-16T08:54:28.041-05:002016-06-16T08:54:28.041-05:00True, change affects us all. Sometimes you hate th...True, change affects us all. Sometimes you hate that to happen, but it's what makes life interesting. How boring if life were to remain constant with no new changes. But it is better when good changes happne. ;)<br />I love the butterfly story.<br />As for personal changes, not much going on here beyond my second (and last) son graduating High School. Your post reminds me of a poem I wrote a few years back, but I likened it to a kaleidoscope.<br />Hope all goes well for you. :)Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-39811643095686338232016-06-15T20:52:53.999-05:002016-06-15T20:52:53.999-05:00Life is full of changes and I guess that's mos...Life is full of changes and I guess that's mostly a good thing. I don't always like changes, but I always have survived them. When I don't survive a change here in this life then I guess that will be time for a whole new change.<br /><br />Arlee Bird<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a><br />Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-70322879724204182352016-06-15T19:15:59.674-05:002016-06-15T19:15:59.674-05:00Some days are just like that. Seems our feelings ...Some days are just like that. Seems our feelings are on our sleeve and everything touches us. Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-69580967948594083062016-06-12T23:52:49.620-05:002016-06-12T23:52:49.620-05:00What a beautiful story about the butterfly. Brough...What a beautiful story about the butterfly. Brought a tear to my already teary eyes. Don't know why every blog I read tonight has made me cry. I don't like change. I know it is necessary but I don't do change very well. I sure hope you have a wonderful week!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406717262345866373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-8826901222723700892016-06-12T22:39:37.439-05:002016-06-12T22:39:37.439-05:00Got to love your attitude about change! The big c...Got to love your attitude about change! The big changes can be hard to make, but can be rewarding. About 13 years ago, I moved my membership from the church I'd belonged to since I was 11. It was hard to take that step. So many memories, so many people I loved there. But I felt God was wanting me to move my membership closer to where we live now. The church was still very small. I began the Children's Church ministry, with a lot of help from Christ Jesus! Smaller, more local people in the community Pete grew up in...eventually he went several Sundays and he and Hannah accepted Christ at the same time! Were baptized together. Bubba and Candi were married there, and still attend there with us. It was all for the good. God worked it all to the good. Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-82476851575703191582016-06-12T22:20:17.542-05:002016-06-12T22:20:17.542-05:00Surprisingly (to me) I'm enjoying change in my...Surprisingly (to me) I'm enjoying change in my life. I retired three years ago and that was the biggest change I'd had in decades. I've done a lot of change in what I eat -- much healthier -- and getting lots more exercise. I'm also thinking of changing the congregation I've been a member of for the last twenty five years. That would be a big change -- and not necessarily permanent -- but I realize that life is short, especially at 66, and there's not a lot of time to make changes. Buttercuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804094230127512943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-88837564276147374902016-06-12T21:53:34.717-05:002016-06-12T21:53:34.717-05:00Thank you, Diedre! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope y...Thank you, Diedre! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you also enjoy your mountain getaway. Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-43679036810524976772016-06-12T13:41:00.520-05:002016-06-12T13:41:00.520-05:00What a splendid symbol that butterfly was to the w...What a splendid symbol that butterfly was to the way you were feeling! Isn't nature wonderful? To show us in beautifully subtle ways that it's quite alright to be skeptical of change as long as we keep thinking the good thoughts about the outcome. I plan on enjoying nature myself this week while I'm in the mountains. In fact, I think I'll concentrate on butterflies :-)<br />Thanks for sharing such a lovely story.diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-78753372276609224592016-06-12T09:52:20.360-05:002016-06-12T09:52:20.360-05:00It was beautiful and relaxing. It was beautiful and relaxing. Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-20077934015821812082016-06-12T01:58:20.053-05:002016-06-12T01:58:20.053-05:00A little change is good, a lot of it together can ...A little change is good, a lot of it together can be overwhelming. Also depends on the type of changes - if I've sought them out then I cope with them better than having them thrust upon me. <br /><br />Liked your telling of the butterfly afternoon, sounds like bliss!Nilanjana Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08656370320322301943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-33688233641272275002016-06-12T00:11:54.208-05:002016-06-12T00:11:54.208-05:00That's probably best when it comes to health i...That's probably best when it comes to health issues. Simply do all you know to do for the issues and all the doctors suggest, say a prayer and then just go on as best you can. I pray you both more "good" days than bad.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-17320751017036920852016-06-11T23:04:15.673-05:002016-06-11T23:04:15.673-05:00Like the butterfly part. I'm one too who would...Like the butterfly part. I'm one too who would have sat and watched it. Lots of health changes around here for me and John but I'm trying not to dwell on it.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04007728342316668058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-20921565576060873782016-06-11T13:14:03.379-05:002016-06-11T13:14:03.379-05:00Ah, but you hit the nail on the head dear! He kno...Ah, but you hit the nail on the head dear! He knows exactly what is ahead! 'For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.' - Jeremiah 29:11 (((Suz)))Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-64760277903244700612016-06-11T13:02:08.015-05:002016-06-11T13:02:08.015-05:00It does seem like "the year of changes"....It does seem like "the year of changes". Every blog I visit, has a post or posts involving changes they are going through, seeking, and such.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-56051063807737457052016-06-11T12:59:28.230-05:002016-06-11T12:59:28.230-05:00I can hardly believe my little Hannah Bug is a you...I can hardly believe my little Hannah Bug is a young woman! So far she is so well grounded. I am so very proud of her and enjoy her in so many ways. Seem just yesterday I was posting her letter about how to behave on the bus in this blog. <br /><br />Being around all our family can be exhausting, and very, very satisfying.<br />We are not big planners, we are more spur of the moment, day before people. Most of the time that works out great, but at times it can cause too much to be going on at once. Especially for Pete & I as we get older and more set in our ways.Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-52923245351696775332016-06-11T07:59:57.042-05:002016-06-11T07:59:57.042-05:00I agree. Changes can be very overwhelming, especia...I agree. Changes can be very overwhelming, especially when they all seem to come at once. <br /><br />I am facing a lot of changes right now along with David. Like I said in a post not too long ago, it is very hard to go from the one doing the depending to the one depended on. These changes are scary. I don't know what "life after stroke" entails completely and I do not thrive with the unknown.<br /><br />To answer your question, I do not do change well. I find them generally very upsetting. I like to know where I'm going, how and when I'm going to get there, and what is going to be there when I get there. Unknown scares me. I don't like being unprepared and unprepared is what I was for a stroke to enter our lives. I knew that one was a possibility. David has been at a high risk due to diabetes and high blood pressure and family history. I just thought we'd have more time before one hit. Then, it did hit and it wasn't just one. We were blessed, though. They could have been far more debilitating. <br /><br />I feel all upside down and don't know where to aim, which way to go. I know He has this all covered, but I don't know what's ahead.<br /><br />I know that none of us do.<br /><br />Have a blessed weekend!Suzanne McClendonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15563562309945754772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-1565993699085363422016-06-11T02:11:12.710-05:002016-06-11T02:11:12.710-05:00Seems like it's that kind of time at the momen...Seems like it's that kind of time at the moment, lots of changes in the air.Liz A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16531953467834426316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-33790413235197224842016-06-10T22:58:02.172-05:002016-06-10T22:58:02.172-05:00How cool with the butterfly! You do have a lot of ...How cool with the butterfly! You do have a lot of changes and new things or different things occurring your way. Can't believe your daughter will be a senior next year!<br /><br />Our big change was moving down closer to family this past spring. We are having fun spending time with them, especially Sunday dinners, but still trying to get it all together without too much stress with the planning and orchestrating of it, but its definitely all good :)<br /><br />bettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2941371995600376751.post-70141784340482511632016-06-10T22:12:33.627-05:002016-06-10T22:12:33.627-05:00I don't know which is more stressful: being t...I don't know which is more stressful: being the one running back and forth to the hospital, caregiving and dealing with all the issues, or being the one so far away anxious for news, worried and waiting.<br /><br />Sounds like you need to invest in a pair of rubber gloves from the Dollar store. <br /><br />Seems you've been dealt a couple of rough changes close together. <br /><br />Glad to know you have a supportive husband by your side! <br /><br />Barbara In Caneyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06053601327400989802noreply@blogger.com