tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post7013747757935381334..comments2023-04-04T15:41:24.585-04:00Comments on Grace with Silk: Unpacking Second Thoughts Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04641003094865906821noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-24506477528182565272015-05-20T16:29:58.647-04:002015-05-20T16:29:58.647-04:00Kay,
Oh stepping outside our comfort zones just st...Kay,<br />Oh stepping outside our comfort zones just stretches us beyond belief, doesn't it? But actually I'm always surprised when I look back at what I learned! Thanks for reading, as always, Kay!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-14286721247224508542015-05-19T17:56:53.504-04:002015-05-19T17:56:53.504-04:00I just adored this post. Sometimes you have to lea...I just adored this post. Sometimes you have to leave your baggage behind to see what is really waiting for you. Recently, I had to step outside my comfort zone and let me tell you it was uncomfortable at first, but after I learned a valuable lesson. The best laid plans may not be what God has for you. Great post as always Valerie :).<br /><br />Kia / The House of KTS<br />www.houseofkts.comK / House of KTShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09990882510776196370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-18655070795286015242015-05-17T17:52:37.432-04:002015-05-17T17:52:37.432-04:00Sarah,
Yes! I can't wait to see what happens e...Sarah,<br />Yes! I can't wait to see what happens either --I'm fairly sure it WON'T be what I'm expecting! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-7927106444352547862015-05-17T17:52:04.384-04:002015-05-17T17:52:04.384-04:00Kristen,
Always love hearing from you in my little...Kristen,<br />Always love hearing from you in my little corner of the world! I wish you would have come along on this adventure -- I think it would have been exciting! xoxoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-5755948271465165222015-05-16T08:38:12.118-04:002015-05-16T08:38:12.118-04:00I just love how willing you are to try new things ...I just love how willing you are to try new things and step outside your comfort zone - first cooking, now an art retreat in Italy. You are so inspiring, Valerie! Thanks so much for sharing this with us!! Kristenhttp://www.thelydialife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-18234251496280470012015-05-15T16:18:39.560-04:002015-05-15T16:18:39.560-04:00I totally know the feeling, and that just means it...I totally know the feeling, and that just means it is going to be amazing! Can't wait to hear what happens! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-89042965395491525362015-05-15T12:09:05.517-04:002015-05-15T12:09:05.517-04:00Amy,
Thank you for your encouraging words! Awkward...Amy,<br />Thank you for your encouraging words! Awkward is the key descriptor of how I feel but trying to be brave and overcome it -- thank you for your willingness to follow along -- I'm sure our paths will cross on our community link-ups! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-23749249562619763282015-05-15T07:53:52.720-04:002015-05-15T07:53:52.720-04:00Valerie--you are really speaking to my heart in th...Valerie--you are really speaking to my heart in this post! I love that you "just know" that you need to go and that you're entering into the awkwardness of getting these supplies that you don't know about! I have a feeling you will be blessed for your willingness to let God bless you. This sounds like a dream and I hope to catch your writing about it!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17585208212204673038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-881205548310354802015-05-14T15:03:36.438-04:002015-05-14T15:03:36.438-04:00Alecia,
I will remember these words -- they are li...Alecia,<br />I will remember these words -- they are like a blessing spoken over me - thank you, friend! xoValerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-67961855444513440462015-05-14T12:51:46.010-04:002015-05-14T12:51:46.010-04:00You are getting to go on a trip the rest of us wil...You are getting to go on a trip the rest of us will only get to dream about going on! You go girl, take everything in, be brave, and have the time of your life. I look forward to reading all about it when you return.Alecia Simerskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17930051713213737724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-86098923805252616072015-05-14T11:03:09.794-04:002015-05-14T11:03:09.794-04:00Brittany,
Taking leaps requires so much of us that...Brittany,<br />Taking leaps requires so much of us that we can't even muster up if we tried, but knowing growth comes no other way keeps us moving forward! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-50354767461751538752015-05-14T11:01:30.475-04:002015-05-14T11:01:30.475-04:00Susie,
I don't know that song -- I must check ...Susie,<br />I don't know that song -- I must check it out! It sometimes seems as if I have brave and fearful feelings interchanging sometimes within the same few minutes. I can only look at the one who will make me brave!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-45042542317020059152015-05-14T10:59:54.594-04:002015-05-14T10:59:54.594-04:00Winter,
Thanks for stopping by and leaving these s...Winter,<br />Thanks for stopping by and leaving these sweet words for me! How exciting to attend She Speaks! I have heard wonderful things about it and I'm so glad we can relate to our feelings of inadequacies for our God-given adventures -- but he will equip us!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-37347966542968698792015-05-14T08:57:46.628-04:002015-05-14T08:57:46.628-04:00Those are the prettiest art supplies I have ever s...Those are the prettiest art supplies I have ever seen! Leave it to you (and Lex) to find everything in beautiful pastels! Great post, this is great advice about taking a leap towards something that you know is good but is kind of scary! This is perfect timing for my life right now! Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08985253256454974387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-51705287045397430862015-05-13T21:25:40.887-04:002015-05-13T21:25:40.887-04:00Valerie- I am so excited for you and wish I could ...Valerie- I am so excited for you and wish I could go- what a perfect combination, art faith and writing!! perfect! You will have so much fun -but know what you mean bout second thoughts- I am awful about that and often talk myself back out of things for fear- (I love the song from Bethel "You Make Me Brave") --It has helped me when I feel fear creep in calling me back to 'safety' - Love this-"I wonder if we'd discover the bravery and boldness that comes not from our strength, but his." This is so great- thanks for this thought- I struggle with fear - and this is so good because I know I can be sure of His bravery when I can't find mine- Thanks so much for sharing al this Valerie! with much loveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-68751695659966292412015-05-13T17:39:39.630-04:002015-05-13T17:39:39.630-04:00I love your post, just what I needed today! What a...I love your post, just what I needed today! What an amazing experience the Lord is inviting you to! I have started a new journey and know those feelings of second guessing, and little bit of fear covering it all. I plan to attend the She Speaks Conference this summer as part of this new journey and I have definitely had moments of "what have I signed up for, I do not have the qualifications for this!" Visiting from Holley's Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-41012880619979596212015-05-13T17:00:23.701-04:002015-05-13T17:00:23.701-04:00Heather,
I'm laughing that you're happy th...Heather,<br />I'm laughing that you're happy that I called myself a student (when I really had some other nouns in mind that fit better!:)) Aren't those pencils sweet? And I'm so glad you're leaving some doubts in the dust too!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-62239990740829106142015-05-13T16:56:14.541-04:002015-05-13T16:56:14.541-04:00Linda,
I can imagine your mixed feelings of leavin...Linda,<br />I can imagine your mixed feelings of leaving 38 years behind and moving to a new place! Yes, we will journey on our God-led adventures together, friend!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-67182773062272247232015-05-13T16:54:26.810-04:002015-05-13T16:54:26.810-04:00Hi Bev,
Yes, I just love it when we're neighbo...Hi Bev,<br />Yes, I just love it when we're neighbors at Holley's! I appreciate your confidence in my potential artwork but I would be surprised if it is post-worthy! :) Taking us outside our comfort zones is God's way of asking us control-freaks to trust and grow, isn't it? Thanks for your words here today, friend!Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-766698885962882812015-05-13T16:51:52.738-04:002015-05-13T16:51:52.738-04:00Bree,
I get the sinking feeling you are going to g...Bree,<br />I get the sinking feeling you are going to gift me with a selfie stick before I leave and you know how I would feel about that!! Yes, I'm sure that no matter what happens, some stories will emerge! :)Valerie Siscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235325506474887234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-41395779816786510632015-05-13T14:39:02.452-04:002015-05-13T14:39:02.452-04:00This is awesome!! ♥ First things first: I looove t...This is awesome!! ♥ First things first: I looove those pencils in your first picture!! Secondly: You called yourself and art student! Yay!! Third: I have a lot of unpacking to do after reading your post.... I'm carrying around some serious doubts this week that just need to hit the road. Loving your words today! xoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-56989328319807094822015-05-13T13:23:31.010-04:002015-05-13T13:23:31.010-04:00'Have you ever just known that you have to go?...'Have you ever just known that you have to go?'<br /><br />well, ummm ... yes. That's what I'm doing right now. Leaving so much of the past 38 years behind, but taking the important stuff with me.<br /><br />I'm on an adventure with you, alongside you, friend. We'll compare notes, ok? <br />Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-59130258495931882572015-05-13T13:00:47.904-04:002015-05-13T13:00:47.904-04:00Valerie,
I'm tickled to be linked up beside yo...Valerie,<br />I'm tickled to be linked up beside you again at Holley's place :). Your retreat to Italy sounds WONDERFUL!!! Can I come too? There will be so much to inspire you both from a faith perspective as well as an art perspective and especially when God joins them both. I often have second thoughts about a lot of things...but the more God nudges me outside my comfort zone, the more freeing it becomes. This control freak has come a long way lol. I will be looking for your artwork to be posted upon your return!! Thanks for a wonderful post!<br />Blessings,<br />BevBev Rihtarchik - Walking Well With Godhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18225613427007199391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237333093557464861.post-67488974824031809412015-05-13T12:11:27.970-04:002015-05-13T12:11:27.970-04:00You're going to be a great artist! And with th...You're going to be a great artist! And with the selfie stick, you will even be able to take a photo with your masterpiece. :) Leave all the second thoughts behind, and focus on the possibilities. It will be a lifetime of wonderful stories!Bree Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06400171319970256223noreply@blogger.com