tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post8240661247580423033..comments2023-11-20T00:39:08.642-08:00Comments on Love Inspired: A Story for Every Reader: Dreams over Doubt by Sara K. Parker - plus an Amazon giveaway!Pamela Tracyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-58213390261293389462018-12-26T14:11:22.809-08:002018-12-26T14:11:22.809-08:00Great post! I am psyching myself up to start the 1...Great post! I am psyching myself up to start the 100 pushup challenge again in January.<br />I tried it years ago. I hate pushups. But I was able to work up from doing a few pushups to doing 100 at a time in less than 2 months. I still hate pushups. But I love the increased upper body strength.Evelyn M. Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14427861437774125046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-82017415288249719872018-12-19T07:05:38.336-08:002018-12-19T07:05:38.336-08:00Congrats, Patricia! I just did the drawing (belate...Congrats, Patricia! I just did the drawing (belatedly), and you are the winner of the $20 Amazon gift card! Message me on Facebook @SaraKParker.author, and send me your email address so I can get your gift card to you!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-4466648180146907262018-12-19T07:00:46.232-08:002018-12-19T07:00:46.232-08:00I'm so sorry you haven't been able to do y...I'm so sorry you haven't been able to do your daily walks since your accident. Cliche or not, life changes in a blink. I hope that in 2019, you will see some improvement in your physical abilities. I will pray for you today.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-88531601831523446452018-12-19T06:59:39.701-08:002018-12-19T06:59:39.701-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-59991969913540737012018-12-19T06:57:16.289-08:002018-12-19T06:57:16.289-08:00Sherri - why do you live so far away? I have alway...Sherri - why do you live so far away? I have always thought we'd be the best of friends; we have so much in common! I never thought I'd be running half-marathons in a million years. It still surprises me. :) My favorite exercise is walking. I could walk all day every day. But it burns calories so much slower than running, and then I couldn't eat as much cake...Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-48801139960318539572018-12-19T06:55:28.521-08:002018-12-19T06:55:28.521-08:00Hi Jackie - I can imagine how devastating it would...Hi Jackie - I can imagine how devastating it would be to suddenly not be able to do your daily walks after 25 years! Because of my husband's chronic health issues, I think I value my ability to run and walk far more than I ever did. I find myself just thanking God for the ability to run sometimes because I have realized how we never know what tomorrow will bring. I'm glad you faithfully do your PT exercises. It's so important to set and meet goals, even if we have to adjust them to unforeseen circumstances. You are resilient! Also, I just got my box of March 2019 books, and I'm doing a giveaway later today. I'm on Facebook @SaraKParker.authorSarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-55149594732999304502018-12-19T06:51:26.355-08:002018-12-19T06:51:26.355-08:00Oh, Cate, I'm so sorry. Family health matters ...Oh, Cate, I'm so sorry. Family health matters and the passing of a loved one are devastating, overwhelming and draining. During my prayer time today, I will pray for you. I well understand losing sight of personal goals in the midst of crisis and grief. May 2019 be full of blessings and comfort. Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-23660987180288308832018-12-19T06:48:55.712-08:002018-12-19T06:48:55.712-08:00Oh my goodness. Your gymnastics story reminded me ...Oh my goodness. Your gymnastics story reminded me of the time in 9th grade when I thought I could just join the gymnastics club. I still have no idea how we had a gymnastics "club" that anyone could join, but we did - and I joined. I did not last long. I was attempting some kind of leap on the balance beam (with absolutely zero experience), and I missed the landing, straddling the beam as I fell, and then grabbing a hold of the beam as I spun down toward the ground, where I smacked my head on the metal leg of the beam. Only my pride was injured, and I did not return. :) I also recall my mom buying me Misty of Chincoteague when I was younger! I grew up in Maryland, and we actually took a day trip to Chincoteague Island in Virginia one time. I was so excited to go - but I remember mostly being miserable. It was very hot, and there were huge horse flies buzzing around that I was terrified of. :) Merry Christmas to you, too!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-4925326243101540662018-12-19T06:44:43.786-08:002018-12-19T06:44:43.786-08:00You are so right about crossing the finish line as...You are so right about crossing the finish line as a metaphor for many things. I had a lot of time to think about metaphors on my run because I'm a slowpoke and it took a long time to finish. haha.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-68224603041889305762018-12-19T06:44:01.324-08:002018-12-19T06:44:01.324-08:00:) Thank you! I don't know about strong, but I...:) Thank you! I don't know about strong, but I'm definitely not dead, so I'll take it. :)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-12680375001318986812018-12-19T06:43:23.434-08:002018-12-19T06:43:23.434-08:00Thank you, Mary! May your Christmas be blessed!Thank you, Mary! May your Christmas be blessed!Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13667332044650823508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-56628640410347761152018-12-15T10:46:45.716-08:002018-12-15T10:46:45.716-08:00Love your inspiring post I used to walk every day ...Love your inspiring post I used to walk every day but since I was in an auto accident about seven year ago I have been unable to do so Wishing you and yours a Very Merry ChristmasPatti Bondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04735609969943126109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-3759374659669569632018-12-14T08:07:45.527-08:002018-12-14T08:07:45.527-08:00I can remember how much I dreaded gymnastics when ...I can remember how much I dreaded gymnastics when I was young. The most difficult thing I could do was a simple somersault and I didn't do that well. Congratulations for your achievements. I won't be running any half marathons in my future. The time has passed for even considering that as a goal. I would like to get back into a good exercise routine though.Sherri Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01006209664402168732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-17088287288088855922018-12-14T07:53:05.742-08:002018-12-14T07:53:05.742-08:00Sara, this is totally amazing.....love it! I walk...Sara, this is totally amazing.....love it! I walked 2 mi. daily for over 25 yrs. but came to a screeching halt due to health issues (discs!). I miss it so much and will never be able to get back to it, however, I do my PT exercises faithfully. I am an avid reader and would love to read your books!<br />Merry Christmas!Jackie Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01560988571943512422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-51161589658712728262018-12-14T03:18:04.495-08:002018-12-14T03:18:04.495-08:00Hi Sara, you have not inspired me to start running...Hi Sara, you have not inspired me to start running marathons - my old knees couldn't take it, but your pluck inspires me. I've had a rough year with a child's illness followed by my husband's illness and passing, and I know it's easy to lose sight of personal goals. My "goal" is to find myself again in 2019 so I can begin pursuing again those dreams I've had to set aside for awhile - like finishing this LIS I've been working on for WAY too long.Cate Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10424872139114718902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-82389294509154258322018-12-13T23:55:25.368-08:002018-12-13T23:55:25.368-08:00Free good morning pics<a href="http://www.goodmorningimageshddownload.com/art-good-morning-images/" rel="nofollow"> Free good morning pics </a>saurabhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18338876919617125014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-82339380738240730692018-12-13T12:20:47.977-08:002018-12-13T12:20:47.977-08:00Hi Sara! What an inspiring post. I could really re...Hi Sara! What an inspiring post. I could really relate. In elementary school, my PE teacher called my parents and politely suggested I quit the gymnastics team because I might hurt myself. The truth was, I sucked. I still can't do a somersault, much less vault over something. But I do remember how hurt I felt--until my mom bought me Misty of Chincoteague to make me feel better. Oddly enough, in college I seemed to find my grace and did quite well playing inter-mural football, basketball and baseball with my friends. You sound like you're well on your way to crossing new finishing lines. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year!Deb Kastnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00027911682220625645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-9366865221593895642018-12-13T09:01:36.682-08:002018-12-13T09:01:36.682-08:00Hey Sara!! You are amazing on all fronts. Seeing ...Hey Sara!! You are amazing on all fronts. Seeing the pic of you crossing the finish line is so inspiring. I could neer do that in a million years. So proud of you. That really is a metaphor for many things in life...crossing that finish line. Wishing you all the best in 2019. Can't wait to see what you'll be producing. Blessings!BelleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03053178413674411382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-81734707685705650782018-12-13T06:52:02.842-08:002018-12-13T06:52:02.842-08:00I have friends who run marathons. I'm so prou...I have friends who run marathons. I'm so proud of you for getting off the couch! They say "That which doesn't kill us, makes us strong."<br />Wow, you're strong :)Pamela Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834270662017246137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4945907563318808519.post-8228200649219859232018-12-13T05:28:12.344-08:002018-12-13T05:28:12.344-08:00Sara, what an amazing and inspiring story. You'...Sara, what an amazing and inspiring story. You've not only ran a marathon, you've climbed mountains! <br />As I read your post, your childhood mirrored mine so much. I was not an athlete either. Thank you so much for this reminder that we have nothing to fear if we commit the desires of our heart to the Lord. I hope all your goals for 2019 come true. Merry Christmas! Mary Alfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03137022593378590187noreply@blogger.com