tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post6077547206221828846..comments2023-04-04T15:41:24.585-04:00Comments on Grace with Silk: Sailing on the Winds of ChangeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04641003094865906821noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-68516166701640361662018-09-23T09:25:11.459-04:002018-09-23T09:25:11.459-04:00Hi Dolly,
Thank you so much for these kind words! ...Hi Dolly,<br />Thank you so much for these kind words! It was so lovely to see your comment here. I've been keeping up with your posts, even though I know we've both slowed the pace of our blog posting. Always love to hear from you! xoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-50491486890864697812018-09-21T17:36:30.849-04:002018-09-21T17:36:30.849-04:00Valerie,
What a lovely and encouraging post! So gl...Valerie,<br />What a lovely and encouraging post! So glad you didn't get sick. I hope this comment publishes because I tried last year a few times and wasn't able to publish. Praying God continues to hold you steady as you navigate these changes in your life. I agree: things can change so suddenly sometimes. Grateful God holds onto us. Blessings :-)Dolly @Soulstopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17943244655225413814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-60467172334370045982018-07-18T10:44:04.112-04:002018-07-18T10:44:04.112-04:00Valerie,
I haven't been on your site in a lon...Valerie, <br />I haven't been on your site in a long time and I've wondered what you have been up to. These pictures are as always beautiful. I especially like the swamp picture. It would make an incredible impressionistic painting. Gorgeous words and tying in of natural elements with your life. The coconut shrimp sounds so yummy. <br />Glad I got to read what is going on with you lately. <br />Bless you <br />Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01897455324381891849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-1449802085490951952018-07-02T13:54:29.151-04:002018-07-02T13:54:29.151-04:00Hi Susie,
Oh I know you're going through so ma...Hi Susie,<br />Oh I know you're going through so many changes these days that it must seem as if you can hardly keep up! And I can only manage one change at a time or I completely lose my moorings! But it seems maybe we're made for more and we just don't know it? I know we'll take these changes one step at a time and ease our way into them! xoxoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-55365024753801772982018-07-02T13:51:23.958-04:002018-07-02T13:51:23.958-04:00Hi Sammie,
So glad you came along for the high-sea...Hi Sammie,<br />So glad you came along for the high-seas adventure -- haha!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-14873117406727980312018-06-30T01:06:24.461-04:002018-06-30T01:06:24.461-04:00Hi Valerie- I have really missed your posts(comple...Hi Valerie- I have really missed your posts(completely understand though) and was so glad to see this! I read it right away but didn't get to comment yet- So so good to read this and hear your story and perspective on the things that happen in your life! Oh how I can relate to the feeling of the winds of change, as my life is so full of change right now my head feels like it's spinning. I love this reminder that God never changes - That feels good to me to know and to anchor onto as these uncharted waters feel scary and not so safe! I guess if I know that captain, I know I can trust Him to keep me safe and to get us where we need to be. Trusting is so hard to do for me. Thank you so much for sharing! sending big hugs xoxoAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06619298012854643079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-75049339866684861302018-06-29T11:38:35.443-04:002018-06-29T11:38:35.443-04:00Thank you for sharing. Always enjoy your writing a...Thank you for sharing. Always enjoy your writing and excursions, it’s like I am right there with you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08956410585493065079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-50528532986887017382018-06-26T08:46:58.012-04:002018-06-26T08:46:58.012-04:00Hi Cheryl,
I'm so glad you could come along on...Hi Cheryl,<br />I'm so glad you could come along on my little sailing adventure (that turned into a storm) and joining me as we navigate the winds of change! xoxoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-37539353982021148072018-06-23T03:26:22.730-04:002018-06-23T03:26:22.730-04:00Oh, what a beautiful post! The pictures are just ...Oh, what a beautiful post! The pictures are just amazing, as always, and your writing just draws me in as if I am right there, just like every time I visit you here, sweet friend! The winds of change...oh, my, just the thoughts of change can send me into a panic, but you are so right. Change is necessary, and the dross it unearths and brings to the surface of our hearts is very cleansing and needful. I am SO glad you didn't get sick on the boat, and just as God helped you with that part, He is going to see you through all of the changes, my friend. I am so excited to see all of the goodness He unveils in your life! Praying for you and sending big hugs!!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-43093810478336603392018-06-22T10:04:40.023-04:002018-06-22T10:04:40.023-04:00Hi Bettie,
So good to hear from you and see you he...Hi Bettie,<br />So good to hear from you and see you here! Yes, I think God showers little surprises on us (like not getting sick on a boat) to encourage us and inspire us to move forward. Maybe I"m a sailor-in-training after all! :) Always praying for you, too! xoxoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-85750722915488601662018-06-22T10:02:51.343-04:002018-06-22T10:02:51.343-04:00Hi Lynn,
Thank you for your sweet words! Yes, our ...Hi Lynn,<br />Thank you for your sweet words! Yes, our in-person conversation a year or two ago covered these changes we'd hoped and prayed for -- but yet, they're still unsettling aren't they? Whatever season we're in, though, it's always an invitation to experience more of God and I am so grateful God is the captain of the ship of my life! xoxoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-23908847298832536162018-06-22T09:51:59.944-04:002018-06-22T09:51:59.944-04:00Hi Lois,
You are so kind to read and pop over here...Hi Lois,<br />You are so kind to read and pop over here to leave an encouraging word! You are confirming that God rearranges things -- and although it's turbulent, it's for our good! xoxoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-34142975860724091172018-06-22T09:50:49.031-04:002018-06-22T09:50:49.031-04:00So good to see you here Linda! I love your encoura...So good to see you here Linda! I love your encouragement and support for us, your fellow bloggers who have now become friends! xoxoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-14916729529476597302018-06-22T09:40:30.623-04:002018-06-22T09:40:30.623-04:00Hi Susan,
Thanks so much! I love seeing what you&#...Hi Susan,<br />Thanks so much! I love seeing what you're up to on Instagram with your move -- hope things are going well with you! xoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-91833275876383748402018-06-21T11:58:59.628-04:002018-06-21T11:58:59.628-04:00Gosh, I knew I missed you, but I didn't realiz...Gosh, I knew I missed you, but I didn't realize how much til I was reading your heartfelt words, Valerie. I hope you're ok ... transitions are hard and sometimes, seemingly unending. Please know I'm here for you ...<br /><br />xoLinda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170871743323855687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-9402689705222040652018-06-21T11:53:28.490-04:002018-06-21T11:53:28.490-04:00Thanks for the inspiration in putting this togethe...Thanks for the inspiration in putting this together! :) And I think you should try out the little dockside grill -- called appropriately, Grills -- for some scrumptious shrimp! xoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-10950603997115708122018-06-21T10:14:07.551-04:002018-06-21T10:14:07.551-04:00Valerie, I was happy to see your post pop up in my...Valerie, I was happy to see your post pop up in my inbox yesterday ... I've missed your beautiful writing. I can so relate to the feelings that all the changes stir up, and you're right ... it's such a comfort to remember that as God rearranges things in our lives to suit His loving purposes, He Himself remains the constant. Hugs, friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-44594654680061702212018-06-21T09:28:36.765-04:002018-06-21T09:28:36.765-04:00I've missed you Valerie! You've have chang...I've missed you Valerie! You've have changes happening in a few areas and that seems like how it goes doesn't it? It's inspiring to me that you all these are changes happening. You've waited and now in this new season of change to navigate. Thankfully you have a loving captain of a Father steering your ship too! Lynn J Simpsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04573498994019644656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-43847388812097979062018-06-20T20:41:20.043-04:002018-06-20T20:41:20.043-04:00Dear Valerie,
I've missed you and your beautif...Dear Valerie,<br />I've missed you and your beautiful words! Oh, how I recognize those shifting season changes. I am keeping you in my prayers through these days & asking God to walk with you through the changes that He knows are for the best. I love how you discovered that after the storm was safely a memory, you realized you hadn't been nauseous once. Isn't that just like God? He answers our prayers, in the middle of the storm, but in ways we would not have chosen! Thank you for this encouragement today, for one who is also uncertain where these winds are heading. Blessings and hugs to you!BettieGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184677704960428160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-91959145567837117482018-06-20T13:17:34.632-04:002018-06-20T13:17:34.632-04:00Valerie, good to see you again my friend!Valerie, good to see you again my friend!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-79992780120724091952018-06-20T10:29:59.738-04:002018-06-20T10:29:59.738-04:00Love this! Thank you for the Wednesday motivation,...Love this! Thank you for the Wednesday motivation, now when I am about to weather a storm of any kind I will keep in mind that storms don't last forever, and there is sun and coconut shrimp on the other side! Lovely post Valerie!Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985253256454974387noreply@blogger.com