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By: Better Communication Results » links for 2008-03-20

Better Communication Results » links for 2008-03-20 — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:24:18 +0000

[...] Excruciating Pain « Lent A powerful moment from Connie Reece’s life. Uplifting and humbling at the same time. I will never use the word ‘excruciating’ again, no matter how in pain I am. God bless you for sharing, Connie (tags: conniereece grace pain humble christ family accident) Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...]

By: A certain Australian blogger you know, Connie

A certain Australian blogger you know, Connie — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:00:36 +0000

Connie, thanks for sharing re your depression. It is something with which I have wrestled since a five year old. Increasing amounts of medication — to the point where I now take enough to knock out a horse– have kept me out of hospital, but even then one has one’s Churchillian ‘Black Dog’ days.

God bless you for sharing.

By: creece

creece — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:14:32 +0000

Nonnie and Terri Ann (I can call you that because we’re related *grin*) — thanks for reading and commenting. I don’t think I had ever recounted this story about Laurie before, even though we’ve all talked about the accident. As you can tell, it made a lsting impression on me.

Francine–thanks for visiting and for your kind words. I’m still disappointed we didn’t get to meet while you were in Austin. Another conference, another place … soon, I hope.

Rob, I am grateful for this community too. What a wonderful thing Jon Swanson, our silent coach, did for us by bringing us together.

By: francine hardaway

francine hardaway — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:20:19 +0000

What a beautiful post. And what a wonderful idea, a Lent blog. We all need more time for contemplation.

By: Terri Jones

Terri Jones — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:12:16 +0000

Wow….that was truly eye-opening…..for the origins of the word and for the accident. I wouldn’t have a reason to use that word….nothing could ever compare.

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 17:43:08 +0000

Thank you for this Connie. I was reading, and remembering Laurie’s story. I was reading and expecting to hear of suffering within the pain. Then…then I hear her voice, this woman I have never met, say, ‘It means out of the cross’ and I could not hold back tears. I am grateful for this community.

By: Nonnie Chanley

Nonnie Chanley — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:28:16 +0000

As my tears flowed while reading and visualizing this traumatic incident, it did take my attention to our Lord and His suffering. Thanks cuz, I needed that. Love, Nonnie

By: creece

creece — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:51:09 +0000

Paul, my new friend, it was great meeting you at BarCampAustin … when “deep calls unto deep” indeed.

By: creece

creece — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:10:53 +0000

Lucretia, you have me blushing. I appreciate your words because I rarely just write for myself. So when I try to convey a feeling or enable someone to see a scene the way I do, it’s so gratifying to get feedback and to know it worked.

Tim, how nice of you to stop by. Please browse around — so many great pieces here, and even some powerful poetry.

Kristie, you’re a sweetheart. Wish we were in the same time zone so our paths would cross online more often, not to mention being able to sit down over coffee. I often smile to think that you work for a company with “Joy” in the title.

Ah, Miss Mouse Who Writes — if you only knew how many days I have wrangled with depression myself. Makes it all the more special that God gave me a “glass is half full” sister to keep me from languishing in the doldrums.

By: Paul Chaney

Paul Chaney — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:43:28 +0000

Wiping away tears. All our hurt, sorrow, grief, pain… all those things that destroy our peace, He took to the cross. What a wonderful Savior… how great is His love for us. As I prepare for this weekend, you have given me perspective that I needed. Thanks, Connie.