tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post2990574485958706794..comments2023-07-06T09:13:01.677-04:00Comments on My Cup Is Full: Thankful ThursdayStacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-85117180431874659192018-07-13T09:09:43.307-04:002018-07-13T09:09:43.307-04:00Last night was our final video session. We're ...Last night was our final video session. We're going to meet next week for our own wrap up, but we got a lot of feedback from the ladies. They all loved it and said over and over that they had never done anything like it. It was so much more in-depth than other studies of hers and also it forced you to do an exhaustive self-inventory. All agreed that they are walking away changed in very significant ways and I can confirm that. It has been amazing and such a blessing to watch them struggle with certain issues, come to understand the principles, and then embrace them and put them into action in their lives. One of the biggest things that is different is the homework. There is a LOT so it's not for anyone unwilling to commit, because the video sessions are good, but it's the homework where God works. The other thing we did was ignore the leader's guide for the most part. I used a few of the worksheets that I thought might be beneficial, but each week I simply opened the time up for discussion. Sometimes I'd ask a question to get them started or ask them to share something that had hit them hard from the homework and pretty soon they'd be sharing all over the place and asking questions. The community we've built is amazing. The women felt safe enough to share the biggest things in their lives. One woman who is in a bad marriage shared her struggles; another shared her feelings about losing her job after being unfairly accused of something; one who struggles with crippling shyness spoke up and told us about it; and yet another shared the brokenness of her family that began with a father who sexually abused all his children and has resulted in alcohol and drug addiction for two of them and an overdose death for one. There were so many tears through out the 10 weeks, but also so much laughter and love. I just cannot recommend this study enough. If you commit to doing the work (and she asks you to sign that you will at the very beginning) you will be changed. Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-32779729860596367302018-07-13T08:50:54.312-04:002018-07-13T08:50:54.312-04:00Thank you. I did.Thank you. I did.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-69951946397604534882018-07-13T08:50:30.867-04:002018-07-13T08:50:30.867-04:00I'm amazed Mom chose this cruise. After severa...I'm amazed Mom chose this cruise. After several years of showing zero interest she goes and picks such a long one. I will be anxious to see how it goes.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-28204145222793607102018-07-13T08:48:43.655-04:002018-07-13T08:48:43.655-04:00I do love that bond we're developing and after...I do love that bond we're developing and after all we've been through and not been through with the other grandchildren I am so very, very thankful.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-41346563678581517292018-07-13T08:47:29.765-04:002018-07-13T08:47:29.765-04:00I agree in many cases. I think part of the problem...I agree in many cases. I think part of the problem is that there are so many guys out there with no training or certification, who helped Dad fix stuff or took a class in high school and decided they could be contractors, plumbers, or whatever. Plus they know they have you over a barrel in an emergency situation. Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06316595488903619354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-4677253200696792182018-07-12T13:06:20.576-04:002018-07-12T13:06:20.576-04:00Plumbers... man, they make the dough!Glad it wasn&...Plumbers... man, they make the dough!Glad it wasn't anything more serious!<br />I hadnt ever heard of that Beth Moore study before! I'll have to check it outRebecca Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03965781380511208862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-85626400146058389082018-07-12T12:06:31.154-04:002018-07-12T12:06:31.154-04:00Hope you have fun with Colton today!!Hope you have fun with Colton today!!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662751045378148853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-58729617371251674312018-07-12T11:25:54.553-04:002018-07-12T11:25:54.553-04:00Aw. :) You bring up a great point about cuddling C...Aw. :) You bring up a great point about cuddling Colton! I don't know when we (adults) outgrew our instincts, but little ones and animals are SO attuned to others' stress.<br /><br />'So envious of your mom's trip! Cruising used to be my favorite thing; I can't wait to hear how she enjoyed herself! Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-69479054378257039482018-07-12T11:06:49.434-04:002018-07-12T11:06:49.434-04:00It is such a blessing that you are close enough to...It is such a blessing that you are close enough to be that calming influence for Colton. Even while he is so young, the memories will be there that he can always count on you! So much to be thankful for!! Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3270727174871052805.post-91857266589940451382018-07-12T10:40:06.685-04:002018-07-12T10:40:06.685-04:00UGH! Plumbers! I am right there with you on that o...UGH! Plumbers! I am right there with you on that one! How about ALL contractors?!? Thank goodness for YouTube so we can learn to do it ourselves unless it is an emergency. HugsAnnsterwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01441074446170101547noreply@blogger.com