tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post3171953922498465835..comments2023-04-04T15:41:24.585-04:00Comments on Grace with Silk: How Blogging Has Changed My LifeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04641003094865906821noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-20420592635815802222015-04-03T18:44:35.547-04:002015-04-03T18:44:35.547-04:00Kristen,
Oh your words are so appreciated, friend!...Kristen,<br />Oh your words are so appreciated, friend! You are just a gem I've been blessed to get to know on this journey, and I admire all you do at your online home -- the Lydia Life! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-21272828897319306722015-04-03T15:22:47.657-04:002015-04-03T15:22:47.657-04:00Valerie, I'm behind in my blog reading and am ...Valerie, I'm behind in my blog reading and am only seeing this now -- but I just wanted to add my voice to the chorus: I'm so glad you started this blog! I've loved the opportunity to get to know you here and through (in)courage, and I love the passion, thoughtfulness and courage that infuses your writing here and the way that you take on new challenges and opportunities. Congratulations on three years of blogging -- can't wait to see where the next three years take you!! :)Kristenhttp://www.thelydialife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-34230262895506055992015-03-06T15:00:54.100-05:002015-03-06T15:00:54.100-05:00Hi Nicki,
Thank you for reading and I'm so gra...Hi Nicki,<br />Thank you for reading and I'm so grateful for your nice words -- yes isn't that necklace fun? :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-1332461400766886712015-03-06T08:50:52.881-05:002015-03-06T08:50:52.881-05:00What a beautiful story of how God brought you into...What a beautiful story of how God brought you into this online space. I love it! Thanks for encouraging us all to be authentic and follow the desire in our hearts to write. Great post Valerie. And I LOVE that necklace you have in your pic up on the left. Very fun! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15276320181456563884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-2742734940549054132015-03-06T08:09:46.419-05:002015-03-06T08:09:46.419-05:00Ellen,
I so relate! I was an observer too before I...Ellen,<br />I so relate! I was an observer too before I blogged but it really does change how you see things, doesn't it? So happy to have met you on this blogging journey, friend!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-44768348749350639152015-03-06T08:08:55.201-05:002015-03-06T08:08:55.201-05:00Beth,
Thank you so much for your wonderful caring ...Beth,<br />Thank you so much for your wonderful caring words! And I'm so glad to hear that your decision to sponsor a child through Compassion has been a blessing!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-61814919758344308322015-03-06T08:07:33.272-05:002015-03-06T08:07:33.272-05:00Bonnie,
I'm so honored that you would share th...Bonnie,<br />I'm so honored that you would share these beautiful thoughts here and I'm thrilled beyond words to know you on my blogging journey! You are the inspiration behind my heart wanting to sponsor a child with Compassion. Your words and willingness to share your life with those of you've met along the way is beyond beautiful. Thank you, friend!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-29011801089644155692015-03-06T06:39:38.629-05:002015-03-06T06:39:38.629-05:00Valerie, I just loved everything about this post. ...Valerie, I just loved everything about this post. I could relate in so many ways to what you shared about writing and having a blog. Just beautiful!<br />And congrats on sponsoring a child through Compassion. We made the decision to sponsor a child last year and it has been such a blessing.<br />God bless.<br />Simply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-54204825369711813992015-03-06T01:12:31.250-05:002015-03-06T01:12:31.250-05:00Sweet Valerie, this blog post is truly a Beloved B...Sweet Valerie, this blog post is truly a Beloved Brew! Thank you for sharing it in the linkup! my heart was just beaming with joy reading your blog post... and to hear your journey of blogging and how God has used this virtual space to become a spiritual whitespace -- where you can connect with kindreds, connect with your soul, what inspires you, feeds your soul and brings out Gods' art work in YOU -- and to know that our blogging journey has been intertwined, it just makes my heart flow with happiness. I am SSSSOOO excited to hear you're going on the Italy trip for faith and art retreat. Can you pack me in your suitcase with you? I WANT TO GO! :) lol seriously, so, so amazing I know it will be. can't wait to hear all about it through your blog: I love this: "It’s taken my soul deeper. <br /><br />Writing my blog is more of an artful and personal partnership with God. <br /><br />When I think I have no words to write, I contemplate his words. These words reveal and renew, while he rearranges my life, stirs up desires long buried, and holds out his hand saying, there’s more here for you.<br /><br />As much as I’d like to know what’s ahead so I could plan for it, I know God often reveals the next step only when I move forward in faith. <br /><br />Trusting that he is working in my circumstances even when I can’t see it makes me aware of him in my life. "<br /><br />I feel the same way! <br />Bonnie Grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10331275947237285245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-20233975890143400582015-03-05T16:16:44.726-05:002015-03-05T16:16:44.726-05:00Amen Valerie! I've only been blogging about a ...Amen Valerie! I've only been blogging about a year and a half. Oh, how my world has been opened! I observe more now (and trust me, I was an observer before I blogged!), I'm looking outward, and the ordinary occurrences of life suddenly take on deeper meaning! Beautiful post, thank you! Ellen Chauvinhttp://www.ellenchauvin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-31630942917095834312015-03-05T13:30:48.287-05:002015-03-05T13:30:48.287-05:00Trudy,
Thank you for your very sweet words and I h...Trudy,<br />Thank you for your very sweet words and I have enjoyed every minute of getting to know you through your blog!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-87263594298259772502015-03-05T13:29:35.996-05:002015-03-05T13:29:35.996-05:00Sarah,
Blogging has introduced me to you and I lov...Sarah,<br />Blogging has introduced me to you and I love getting to know you and your beautiful family! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-39269927179197554332015-03-05T13:26:59.683-05:002015-03-05T13:26:59.683-05:00Heather,
I love that Gone with the Wind book too (...Heather,<br />I love that Gone with the Wind book too (a nice find at a vintage shop!) and thank you for all your kind words about my writing, my blog and my family. I enjoy our long-distance correspondence and I'm so glad to have met you!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-4102761434777175452015-03-05T13:23:51.007-05:002015-03-05T13:23:51.007-05:00Brittany,
You are an integral part of this bloggin...Brittany,<br />You are an integral part of this blogging journey with your technical expertise! I really couldn't do it without you -- you are more of a gift than you know! And it's awfully fun to have you along for the ride, too! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-69534399788457683052015-03-05T12:30:02.059-05:002015-03-05T12:30:02.059-05:00Congratulations on three years of blogging, Valeri...Congratulations on three years of blogging, Valerie! I love what you share what you are learning through this. Blessings further to you as you write and travel! I am glad I am your neighbor at Bonnie's. :)Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05179372917600231306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-55343517921303892532015-03-05T12:05:09.162-05:002015-03-05T12:05:09.162-05:00Your words always touch me and I am so glad you st...Your words always touch me and I am so glad you started writing your blog. Congratulations on 3 years!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-61388273004590333432015-03-05T09:56:14.754-05:002015-03-05T09:56:14.754-05:00Oh Valerie!! I'm in awe of all your beautiful ...Oh Valerie!! I'm in awe of all your beautiful words my friend!! : ) Such truth! I'm so glad you shared and I'm so thankful you "fell" into blogging : ) Your niece looks like a sassy one! And your nephew looks like a smart little guy! Such blessings! I also love your Gone with the Wind book in the stack...it took me most of my life to get to it, but I've read it twice in the past few years and finally saw the movie a few years back. Keep on stretching girl! You're such an inspiration ♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-34932150661943097432015-03-05T09:17:12.548-05:002015-03-05T09:17:12.548-05:00Congratulations on three wonderful years! This blo...Congratulations on three wonderful years! This blog has become such a shining achievement. You should be proud of all that your have accomplished and all who you have encouraged through Grace with Silk. Now your inspiring words will travel all of the way to Sri Lanka to the heart of Akshika!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985253256454974387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-10200254749021479982015-03-05T09:15:23.945-05:002015-03-05T09:15:23.945-05:00Sharon,
What fun it has been to reconnect with you...Sharon,<br />What fun it has been to reconnect with you and share my blogging journey from the very beginning with you! Your encouragement means so much!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-39215125564811377302015-03-05T09:14:46.938-05:002015-03-05T09:14:46.938-05:00Jenn,
To think I wouldn't have met you if it w...Jenn,<br />To think I wouldn't have met you if it weren't for the (in)courage real-life event! I enjoy your words on your blog and seeing your beautiful family and yes, our introverted selves are really stretched aren't they by sharing our lives on our blogs? :) Grateful for you!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-80146836771646118952015-03-05T09:13:19.525-05:002015-03-05T09:13:19.525-05:00Shawna,
Getting to know you has been a sheer joy! ...Shawna,<br />Getting to know you has been a sheer joy! Italy will be here before I know it and I can't wait to see the adventure God has in store for me! Thank you for reading and thank you for having one of the most encouraging hearts I've ever met!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-90434842296415286002015-03-05T09:11:14.466-05:002015-03-05T09:11:14.466-05:00Susie,
Your sweet awards are so encouraging! They ...Susie,<br />Your sweet awards are so encouraging! They mean more than you know! And I treasure our connection -- yet another friend I wouldn't have met except through blogging! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-11215275983972790252015-03-05T08:42:48.503-05:002015-03-05T08:42:48.503-05:00Val - congratuations on hitting 3 years of bloggin...Val - congratuations on hitting 3 years of blogging - I have enjoyed every post you've made. The depth of your thinking amazes and blesses me - I look forward to your weekly posts! Sharonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-11166953124130611242015-03-05T07:22:25.112-05:002015-03-05T07:22:25.112-05:00Valerie, This is a beautiful post. I held my heart...Valerie, This is a beautiful post. I held my heart as I read it. Seriously! I love your insight on blogging as it is similar to my own. We do spread wide our introverted selves with beauty of our unique design...God's design. I pray you continue to blog and are blessed by your new Compassion child! :) Jenn Jennifer Cookhttps://graceglimmers.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-57489895669117681912015-03-04T23:08:18.434-05:002015-03-04T23:08:18.434-05:00Valerie, I teared up when I read about the child y...Valerie, I teared up when I read about the child you are sponsoring! What a beautiful heart you have! It is quite amazing and inspiring to read about how much your blog has changed your life. My favorite line: " As much as I’d like to know what’s ahead so I could plan for it, I know God often reveals the next step only when I move forward in faith." Those are words that I needed to hear.I can't wait to read about your trip to Italy. That will be here before you know it!! - ShawnaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com