tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post1676985012340596902..comments2024-03-18T12:04:27.789-05:00Comments on A Home Grown Journal: What Really MattersMama Peahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-9618505259487925662011-12-28T14:24:44.088-06:002011-12-28T14:24:44.088-06:00StitchinByTheLake - Hi, Marlene! My husband was a...StitchinByTheLake - Hi, Marlene! My husband was a teacher in third grade for umpteen years and he said it was so important to catch a child doing something good . . . and to praise him for it. (Also, it's important to remember it's always the child who doesn't "deserve" a hug that so desperately needs it.)<br /><br />Thanks for your kind words. Happy New Year!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-32520309052343974982011-12-26T20:52:14.664-06:002011-12-26T20:52:14.664-06:00I enjoyed this post so much! As a former educator...I enjoyed this post so much! As a former educator I saw how important it was to always find some redeeming feature in every child. Sometimes it wasn't easy. :). But it always made a difference in the way he/she responded to me and to classmates. Blessings, MarleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-88930438426592198302011-12-23T11:21:58.351-06:002011-12-23T11:21:58.351-06:00Sue - And the same to you, Sweet Sue!Sue - And the same to you, Sweet Sue!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-68331081101312968602011-12-23T01:56:07.223-06:002011-12-23T01:56:07.223-06:00Very very true!!
A wonderful Christmas to you and ...Very very true!!<br />A wonderful Christmas to you and yours.Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10122524042294993949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-36709617877590271642011-12-22T18:23:45.316-06:002011-12-22T18:23:45.316-06:00Stephanie - You're most welcome. The story ca...Stephanie - You're most welcome. The story came out because of your blog post. Thank you!<br /><br />dr momi - Oh yes, words ARE powerful. That's why we should always remember to use them respectfully! :o}Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-82956654107243343362011-12-22T17:32:11.198-06:002011-12-22T17:32:11.198-06:00Words are powerful!Words are powerful!dr momihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15665259531466170062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-4131173022377451032011-12-22T15:48:44.413-06:002011-12-22T15:48:44.413-06:00What a beautiful story Mama Pea!! Thanks for shari...What a beautiful story Mama Pea!! Thanks for sharing, it touched my heart:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-11976523706237742532011-12-22T14:55:03.989-06:002011-12-22T14:55:03.989-06:00Patty - Happy Holidays to you and yours, Patty!
K...Patty - Happy Holidays to you and yours, Patty!<br /><br />Karen L. - I know, isn't it a truly heart warming experience the "friends" we've made through blogging with people we may never actually meet face to face? I love it!<br /><br />Uh-oh, wait, don't give me grief quite yet on no post on my quilt blog. We're trying to clean the garage (ya wouldn't believe the mess!), get a Christmas tree up, unpack some boxes of books that have been stored in our bedroom for months and back up on the shelves over the windows in the kitchen and temporarily hook up the stereo in the living room so we can play some Christmas music. (Plus all the "regular" stuff that has not been tended to as it should during our tool belt wearing period.) Soon as that is done, I'm heading for the quilt studio!! I promise.Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-49414077710314506992011-12-22T14:31:41.781-06:002011-12-22T14:31:41.781-06:00What a fantastic post! I don't really even &qu...What a fantastic post! I don't really even "know" you and I like you!!! It's such a nice "blog family" that you have here. Kindness abounds. Keep up the good work ... um, with the blog posts not with the DIY as you are on a well deserved break remember. (Just checked your quilt blog. Nothing yet! Am I going to have to make a trip to your place?)Karen L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11803082902611080914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-73770337199226308282011-12-22T13:54:21.972-06:002011-12-22T13:54:21.972-06:00Beautiful post and so, so true! :) Merry Christma...Beautiful post and so, so true! :) Merry Christmas!Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18153751759157433693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-13319497267776607662011-12-22T13:22:40.868-06:002011-12-22T13:22:40.868-06:00Tom Stewart - Yes, there are many, many who have i...Tom Stewart - Yes, there are many, many who have it harder than most of us trying to do the right thing on our homesteads. Some people say we have to have the "downs" to appreciate the "ups." Probably very true. Thanks for commenting, Tom.<br /><br />Jane - Unfortunately, some of the not so nice things said stick with us forever, too. ;o)<br /><br />Susan - Well, Missy, you're no slouch in the kind, caring and loving department either! So there. :o]<br /><br />Anonymous - I'm calling a foul! No fair! You can't be so complimentary (even if ya don't know whatcher talkin' about) and not let me know WHO YOU ARE! I really have no clue so please come out of behind the "Anonymous" label! (Talk about making a gal feel good though . . . you've done it! Thank you so much.)<br /><br />Sparkless - Oh, for sure, we've all had the experience of receiving a hollow compliment! But those are so obvious that they're almost not worth discussing. I'm going to try to be kinder and gentler with everyone as you are. I put that into practice just this morning when I felt like decking a certain person I live with (who shall remain nameless) but instead made the effort to smile realizing I didn't have to react in the way I did. ;o]<br /><br />Carolyn Renee - Thank you, Sweetie! Coming from you, I know it was a true compliment!!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-78668062613812405732011-12-22T10:57:38.706-06:002011-12-22T10:57:38.706-06:00I also read her post yesterday & the link to t...I also read her post yesterday & the link to the video....it was great!<br /><br />As are you! You're a kindhearted, wonderful nutjob!! :)<br /><br />(How's THAT for a sincere compliment!?) <br /><br />:)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436557172029575513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-17443582403574837342011-12-22T10:44:54.924-06:002011-12-22T10:44:54.924-06:00What a wonderful story and reminder. The secret i...What a wonderful story and reminder. The secret is to get the compliment right and be sincere. Making up just anything and just saying it to be nice doesn't cut it. People will hear the words as hollow. But I'm sure that most of us can think of a kind word for everyone and I'm starting today!<br />I've had people say something kind to me and it has made my day, heck my month or year. You are so right, Mama Pea, it is the little things that count.Sparklesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02806553694200529082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-38531127311057481062011-12-22T10:07:09.209-06:002011-12-22T10:07:09.209-06:00Not only are you an inspiration to all who live in...Not only are you an inspiration to all who live in this area but especially to me and my better half. We love you. A blessed Christmas and great 2012 to you, Papa Pea and CM!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15230521884285349732011-12-22T09:53:09.297-06:002011-12-22T09:53:09.297-06:00I can't agree more. You, with your small gest...I can't agree more. You, with your small gestures and kind, loving heart, have brightened up the lives of many people. Yours truly included. Wishing you and the Family Pea a wonderful, loving and happy holiday.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12573143203599624833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-91801950715733893052011-12-22T09:44:15.782-06:002011-12-22T09:44:15.782-06:00So true. Just think of the billions of things sai...So true. Just think of the billions of things said to you in your life, but it is only a few times that we remember something that was meaningful and from the heart. It sticks with us forever for a reason.Jane @ Hard Work Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905658082120445313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-74086916050119554592011-12-22T09:18:14.636-06:002011-12-22T09:18:14.636-06:00Thanks, JJ! Yes, so true.
Erin - Just shows to g...Thanks, JJ! Yes, so true.<br /><br />Erin - Just shows to go ya that we don't see ourselves as others see us. Is that good . . . or not?? ;o]<br /><br />Jen - Aw, gawsh, Jen. Thanks. Yup, rushing through life is not such a good state to be in. Let's change!<br /><br />judy - Well, now you've made me go and tear up. You, m'dear, are chock full of sweetness!Mama Peahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649357184167949247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-83062396350260047092011-12-22T09:15:40.709-06:002011-12-22T09:15:40.709-06:00I come to read your Blog on a regular part of my d...I come to read your Blog on a regular part of my day and I have to tell you that I can get julious of the things you and your Family accomplish.<br />Trying to run a homestead and caring for animals, working on a house to make it a home is a lot of hard work and it never seems to get done!<br />But in the realm of real life, There are others who have it harder!<br />Life has it.s UP'S and DOWN'S, Savor the UP'S and and work on the DOWN'S.<br />Thanks for the link to the Video! Small things do matter!Tom Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08617525385016644041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-71204826499844984512011-12-22T08:56:58.987-06:002011-12-22T08:56:58.987-06:00AND THATS WHAT YOUR COMMENTS DO FOR ME,I WILL BE A...AND THATS WHAT YOUR COMMENTS DO FOR ME,I WILL BE A DIFFERENT PERSON FOREVER BECAUSE I MET YOU,SOMEONE SENT YOU TO ME AND I'M SO THANKFULjudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11818275450006660503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-30326992555213594702011-12-22T08:55:07.921-06:002011-12-22T08:55:07.921-06:00You do have a beautiful smile - it shows all the k...You do have a beautiful smile - it shows all the kindness in your heart :)<br /><br />And yes, little things matter a lot. More people should remember that as they rush through life...Jenyfer Matthewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769550148821002722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-15094434302577171592011-12-22T08:10:58.570-06:002011-12-22T08:10:58.570-06:00What a great post, and so true! I have been affec...What a great post, and so true! I have been affected by other people's kindness this way too over the years, and it never ceases to amaze me what other people notice that I never have, or what those seemingly little comments mean to me. We should all strive to do these little things more often for others, they do mean alot!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06916896512933101955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1423140573667417407.post-43995102409466590572011-12-22T08:00:30.215-06:002011-12-22T08:00:30.215-06:00Inspiring...and true.Inspiring...and true.Jennifer Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15595231987892881691noreply@blogger.com