gdp's Comments

inprogress : The Writing Struggle

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:29:16 +0000

Wow. I don't have a lot to say, but I wanted you to know I'm here, and I'm reading. :) Your book is going to move hearts, Tam.

inprogress : Discovering My Platform

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:25:59 +0000

I do. And I'm so grateful. ;)

inprogress : Discovering My Platform

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 03:36:45 +0000

On discovering your platform: I think I'm slowly realizing that a huge part of me wants to help mold, encourage, love on, and challenge the hearts of young people (teenagers). I have such a passion for them, and just simply get so much joy from being around them. But as far as what I have allowed to shape me and that needs reshaping? It's hard to deal with. Really hard, actually. Honestly, I feel like I'm still just working through it day by day sometimes. But slowly, ever so slowly, I'm dropping those weights. And the day I'm totally done carrying it around (when I meet Jesus????), will be a very good day, indeed.

inprogress : What Are Your 3 P's?

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 17:46:34 +0000

I've got the first one down..... I feel like a lost little puppy here lately. I have no idea what my purpose is. Maybe that's natural for a twenty-something... I don't know yet. But I know where to look for it. I have been and will keep praying to find out. Because you're right--God is all about order and purpose, and He hasn't deprived us of those attributes, either. We just have to be diligent to take hold of them.

inprogress : Inked With Love

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:19:31 +0000

These are great. I'm not sure I'm one to get a tattoo (wimpy AND fickle), but I absolutely love this. I'm all for the jewelry idea that was proposed before, as well!!! I can't wait to see what everyone's tattoos look like!!!!!!!

inprogress : High and Low

Wed, 3 Aug 2011 03:57:01 +0000

It totally happened. It's not the first time, but when Landry sticks up for me always, it makes it so much easier to handle other people's stupidity. ;) And I love YOU!

inprogress : High and Low

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 05:23:37 +0000

High: Getting to spend time with amazing friends before they move. Low: Feeling down and frustrated and judged and unloved when I was approached about my "immodest dress at church". I pray and seek God every Sunday about what I wear (my church is FILLED with uber conservatives that came from a UPC movement), and I'm always willing to dress modestly-- just not a kind of modesty that's based on a list of rules (But that's a whole 'nother long discussion). My little too-sensitive-for-my-own-good heart was a little crushed by their insensitivity and ill-placed judgement. Which brings me to high number two: Having a husband who sticks up for me in situations like the above, who prays for me and with me, and who encourages me when I feel like this little light of mine just doesn't wanna shine anymore right now. :) Whew! That was helpful! Made my highs seem higher and my low(s) seem hardly worth the effort. ;)

my cup overflows. : countdown: 22 days to hawaii and divorce.

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 19:37:01 +0000

wow. so much. but God is our provider AND our strenght! thankful for that today! :)

inprogress : My Then. My now.

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 03:49:37 +0000

Agreed! On all accounts. I'ma comin' back. I is. ;)

inprogress : My Then. My now.

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:05:58 +0000

Wow! So amazing!!!!! God is so gracious, so loving, and your journey is so beautiful, Miss Tam!

inprogress : Today I Should Be Doing 1 Thing... Or "5 Things"

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:21:15 +0000

i knew *somebody* had to get where i was comin' from! ;)

inprogress : What I Learned Our First Sunday At Cross Point

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 15:19:47 +0000

Lovely. And challenging. I hope that those are the qualities I exude.

inprogress : Sex is bad?

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 15:21:44 +0000

Well put, you. So very well put.

inprogress : I know you're not supposed to title posts "Random". So, I didn't.

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:12:41 +0000

HAHAHA!!!! PERFECT start to my Saturday!

inprogress : How?

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:10:48 +0000

But, after posting that, I kinda thought...ya know...that's easy to say for simple, day to day dilemmas. But when it comes to things like life or death healing and such....I simply don't know. I just....I don't. I only know to pray what I *think* is good to pray, and know that God is God, period.

inprogress : Dear Dad...wherever you are.

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:03:29 +0000

Thank you for this. I have mixed feelings in the "dad" area of my life. Or, really, in the "parents" area of my life. I'd love to chat with you about this some day. I bet you'd have mucho wisdom for me.

inprogress : Answering me.

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:02:11 +0000

I am SO with you on the chewing!!!

inprogress : Apple-Z failed me.

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:59:48 +0000

Are you an introvert or extrovert? I consider myself an introverted extrovert. At the heart of me I'm social and extroverted, but there's this little part of me that some days just does NOT want to see or talk to anybody. I'm okay with the balance I seem to have struck with this. Do you play a musical instrument? That all depends on what you think of as "playing". I play the uke and guitar fairly well. I play piano well enough to get by most days. And I play my vocal cords like a beast. Yeah, I said it. ;) What’s your favorite song, ever? This is way corny, but it's Edelweiss. From Sound of Music. I've loved it since I was 5 and my Great-grandmother gave me a small music box that played the tune. I'd listen to it over and over again. I absolutely LOVE that song. Favorite food? Probably pizza. But not, like, Domino's kinda pizza. The good stuff. And also, I'm a big fan of brownies. Least liked sound? Big, rumbly burps. Most liked sound? I have so many! Love the sound of laughter, rain, strong gusts of wind through the eves, the odd but cute churddley thing my cat does, a REALLY good chord progression. Do you go to church? Yup! And my youth group makes all the stress of ministry SO worth it. I love walking out my faith with those guys. What part of the country do you live in? The best part. Texas. ;) How long have we “known” each other? Hm.... no clue. At all. Do you clap when you laugh? Totally. All the time. And I laugh REALLY loudly. And a lot. But I'm happy, and it's how I show it. Link to your favorite blog. I have lots, but this one's worth mentioning, if only for the hilariously clever writing: http://booksidoneread.blogspot.com If you blog, link to one of your, personally written, favorite posts. I haven't been on the new blog for too long, but I really loved being able to finally open up and be honest in this one: http://joyinthesmallthings.wordpress.com/2010/07/...

inprogress : Their First Missions Trip

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:33:05 +0000

"What's your story?" Wow. I've never heard a better line for opening up the door to ministering to people. Thank you. And I've said a little prayer for your kiddos. And will continue to do so as I think of them. You are one blessed woman!

inprogress : swig and hold

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 07:00:42 +0000

So funny!!! I've never even heard of anyone doing that. I feel like I'm runnin' short on material here, but I simply can not eat my cereal out of a bowl. Coffee mug, please and thank you! Also, my "hick" accent comes out most when I'm in social situations where I don't know people as well. I think it's like a defense mechanism. "When in doubt, use the southern charm" kinda thing.