tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post5443890180330981738..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: The Gift of Solitude and the Tragedy of Isolation - by Sara K. ParkerPamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-55751082432526134012019-05-16T12:12:28.481-07:002019-05-16T12:12:28.481-07:00Thank you Jesus for the great news of your daughte...Thank you Jesus for the great news of your daughter Thank you Sara for sharing ! Have a great day and Happy Birthday!SARAH TAYLORhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07807511255282811150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-46659653358317922862019-05-12T14:12:31.428-07:002019-05-12T14:12:31.428-07:00I'm thrilled for the good news for your daught...I'm thrilled for the good news for your daughter & husband. As for your post, I'm overwhelmed with all of it. All I can say is thank you for sharing it.Christa Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733805811996886918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-23419541212146502822019-05-10T21:15:07.419-07:002019-05-10T21:15:07.419-07:00Sara, I'm so thrilled for clear scans. I'...Sara, I'm so thrilled for clear scans. I've been praying for her. I feel very nostalgic about 7-11 as well. My grandfather used to take me and my four siblings to 7-11 in Manassas, Virginia for Slurpees. That's what they called them then!! Your trip looks amazing. Don't get me started on that cinnamon roll.BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-6776824372784244902019-05-10T08:38:08.425-07:002019-05-10T08:38:08.425-07:00Sara, I'm rejoicing with you on the good medic...Sara, I'm rejoicing with you on the good medical report for your daughter and for your husband's improved health. God is good!<br /><br />"Be still" is a favorite verse of mine. I love quiet moments of reflection when I can worship God whether during private prayer at church or at home. <br /><br />I also love when the Lord speaks through unexpected ways and through people we "happen" to meet, knowing those meetings are always in accord with His Divine Will.<br />Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-47172699829311095202019-05-10T06:14:31.852-07:002019-05-10T06:14:31.852-07:00Sara, as always, I am blessed by your inspiring po...Sara, as always, I am blessed by your inspiring post! Thanks! Praying for you and your family!Jackie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560988571943512422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-68753965133718779452019-05-09T09:29:20.356-07:002019-05-09T09:29:20.356-07:00What a beautiful time you had with God. He is good...What a beautiful time you had with God. He is good indeed. I love solitude. I was on a beach retreat this past weekend. I chose to drive down by myself. It was nice not having to talk, just enjoy the scenery . I roomed by myself as well. During the day I was social when I wanted to be and napped when I wanted and went for a walk when I wanted and it was refreshing to come to my room and just be me with no expectations. You are right solitude is different than isolation. I've done the isolation thing as well when I was hurting but too prideful, too angry and too in my own head to reach out for help. When it came to a boiling point and I did open up to someone, the relief was overwhelming. I have mantras that I repeat to myself often. I love Jeremiah 29:11. When life seems out of control and scary I cling to this verse. Terri Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18162233044268346894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-82176624855719459692019-05-09T08:11:58.281-07:002019-05-09T08:11:58.281-07:00I absolutely loved this post--and was wowed by the...I absolutely loved this post--and was wowed by the answer to prayer you experienced in such an amazing way! God is so very good!! <br />I once decided to go on a solitary writing retreat in the mountains for several days--looked forward to it for weeks--and then was so lonesome after the first day! I had to laugh at myself, and I learned my lesson! I do crave and enjoy solitude, but I also dearly love being with people. I think an overnight trip as you described would be perfect for me--or a deal where I rent a cabin with some other writers and we get together in the evenings for supper and conversation. I am so happy to hear your good news about your daughter's scans and your husband's health. Rejoicing with you!!Laurel Blounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479732916775792745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-58638123313267177242019-05-09T07:32:12.871-07:002019-05-09T07:32:12.871-07:00Sara, what great news about your daughter's sc...Sara, what great news about your daughter's scans and I'm happy to hear your husband is doing better. There is such a huge difference between isolation and solitude. Like you said, isolation is dangerous, but solitude is something I think we all need from time to time. It gives us a chance to connect with God. Be still and let him speak to us. Your trip sounds amazing. And what a wonderful answer from God in the prayers of strangers. Mary Alfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137022593378590187noreply@blogger.com