tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post7072371797470703..comments2023-10-03T20:27:10.322-04:00Comments on CREEKSIDE MINISTRIES: Part 2 : : When Writing & Community Get Cozy ~ A Blog Hop Linda Stollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-53341554797020698402014-08-21T10:48:53.634-04:002014-08-21T10:48:53.634-04:00How cool that we both leave an L as our imprint al...How cool that we both leave an L as our imprint along the way! Welcome, Loralee. I am truly glad you've found us today ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-47217616561008137012014-08-21T10:36:14.007-04:002014-08-21T10:36:14.007-04:00Oh Linda, I love it here!Oh Linda, I love it here!Loraleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10196420351567403826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-54958878616911739682014-08-21T08:03:47.420-04:002014-08-21T08:03:47.420-04:00May my friends become your friends, June! That...May my friends become your friends, June! That's one of the beauties of blogging, isn't it ...<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-28092237532215687252014-08-21T08:02:55.052-04:002014-08-21T08:02:55.052-04:00That frosty treat was a tart raspberry smoothie .....That frosty treat was a tart raspberry smoothie ... and believe me it was hard to put it down to take this shot! It was one of those hot days where only something berry would do the trick.<br /><br />And your encouraging words here are so refreshing, too. Thanks for letting your kind thoughts show. It meant so much to me, Maryleigh ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-43400476741927052942014-08-20T22:22:02.676-04:002014-08-20T22:22:02.676-04:00It was great catching up you today, Linda! Your po...It was great catching up you today, Linda! Your posts are always so inspiring. I'm looking forward to visiting your friends. Have a blessed week!Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-65608980632665113932014-08-20T20:32:10.240-04:002014-08-20T20:32:10.240-04:00Linda - all of you are such beautiful-hearted wome...Linda - all of you are such beautiful-hearted women who encourage God's faith, hope and love in each of us!<br />My daily is sweeter because of it when I stop by at any of your/ and their places.<br /><br />I have to ask - is that a beet/pineapple juice smoothie on your bench?<br /><br />Blessings to you!<br />Maryleighbluecottonmemoryhttp://bluecottonmemory.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/cooking-my-way-through/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-90705283405032827142014-08-20T18:57:22.432-04:002014-08-20T18:57:22.432-04:00Oh, I would love to zip on out to the mid-west to ...Oh, I would love to zip on out to the mid-west to join you! Ah, but wishing doesn't make it so. It would just be too wonderful. Enjoy every second together ...<br /><br />And thanks for being here, Beth. I am grateful for your presence in my life!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-44780711747708705352014-08-20T14:17:34.887-04:002014-08-20T14:17:34.887-04:00Your intro to this is just fabulous and spot on. I...Your intro to this is just fabulous and spot on. I'm making a few tweaks to my space as we speak. I do still love this blog hop idea and the chance to meet friends of friends. I adore Ceil Ryan and yes. . . having lunch with her this weekend!!!! I wish you were joining us. How lovely that would be. Now to go off and meet the two other friends you've introduced us to.<br />Much love to you, friend. You bless me so.<br />xoxoSimply Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08583157577579026991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-46961124584689893922014-08-20T09:14:48.139-04:002014-08-20T09:14:48.139-04:00Yeah, blogging's an introvert's paradise ....Yeah, blogging's an introvert's paradise ... in the best sense of the word. And I'm really pulled toward those posts where the author chooses just one gorgeous image. Sometimes the words that follow are simply secondary.<br /><br />It's good to see you again, Kim!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-81813987581763298692014-08-20T07:11:18.374-04:002014-08-20T07:11:18.374-04:00Hi Linda, I have so enjoyed getting to know this b...Hi Linda, I have so enjoyed getting to know this blogging community. I love reading everyone's insights, stories, and seeing their beautiful photography. For an introvert like me, it's helped me connect more and not be quite as shy. I have to keep remembering, people can't "see" me smiling, laughing and nodding my head when I stop in...just as I can't see theirs. LOL <br /><br />I can't wait for the opportunity to meet more of these wonderful people (including you) in person as time goes by. Such inspiration everywhere.<br /><br />Blessings.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095272703996765890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-36411954855796982212014-08-19T21:17:27.540-04:002014-08-19T21:17:27.540-04:00I'm really grateful that our paths have crosse...I'm really grateful that our paths have crossed this year, Sarah. Your presence in this community is truly delightful. I am so glad you're here with us!<br /><br />;-}Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-40060425691506154282014-08-19T20:52:09.095-04:002014-08-19T20:52:09.095-04:00This being my first year of blogging, I love that ...This being my first year of blogging, I love that I have all these new friends who get me more than most!<br />The idea that it will go on for years is, indeed, delightful. As are you Linda! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-38669223218621950422014-08-19T19:34:02.505-04:002014-08-19T19:34:02.505-04:00So glad to see you again, Victor. And it's al...So glad to see you again, Victor. And it's always good to have a male perspective here!<br /><br />Blessings ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-41619550038032216082014-08-19T19:23:19.144-04:002014-08-19T19:23:19.144-04:00Best wishes. Thank you for visiting my Blog. I'...Best wishes. Thank you for visiting my Blog. I'll now visit the one's you've introduced above.<br /><br />God bless you.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-39362569209532639172014-08-19T14:46:39.561-04:002014-08-19T14:46:39.561-04:00Yes, meeting you has been one of this summer's...Yes, meeting you has been one of this summer's many unexpected treats, Candace. This is one of blogging's sacred gifts ... kindred spirits connecting near and far, and looking at another and exclaiming, 'oh, you, too?'Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-60072990870788459962014-08-19T14:40:32.492-04:002014-08-19T14:40:32.492-04:00Email, blog comment, whatever! I'm just plain...Email, blog comment, whatever! I'm just plain thankful that you're in my life, dear friend ...Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-14168308045591243492014-08-19T14:37:15.977-04:002014-08-19T14:37:15.977-04:00Writing for that beloved audience of One keeps us ...Writing for that beloved audience of One keeps us from penning words that aim to please our auduence ... a fruitless cause if ever there was one!<br /><br />There will always be people who will not burst into a round of applause when we walk through the door. But when our Savior casts His eyes on us, He smiles with the deepest of love, for we are the apple of His eye.<br /><br />Thanks again, Mary, for inviting me to share a bit of life with you!Linda Stollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568264417855502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-43642375527219297602014-08-19T09:11:13.196-04:002014-08-19T09:11:13.196-04:00I can't agree more about the creativity our bl...I can't agree more about the creativity our blogs allow us, Linda. I'm so enjoying figuring out where mine is headed, while knowing I can change directions or start over at any time. I also love that we can take a break whenever we need to and our beautiful online community will be here when we return. <br />This has been an awesome blog hop! I met you through it :). What a wonderful gift to have these ladies in your life for so long that you have forgotten how they got there. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375614918436725949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-62712406947309401052014-08-18T20:24:44.611-04:002014-08-18T20:24:44.611-04:00For some crazy reason I thought I was commenting e...For some crazy reason I thought I was commenting earlier but I think I only sent you an email! ha! Well, it's not like I've been blogging for-e-ver! Such a silly mistake. :P But I am grateful here and "there" to you, Linda, for the way you encourage me and so many in our blogging community. Thanks for including me and I look forward to getting to know Ceil and Lulu too!Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13156048755652103073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-684802537865104750.post-9865617956868319462014-08-18T19:26:03.187-04:002014-08-18T19:26:03.187-04:00This is more fun because it's the blog hop tha...This is more fun because it's the blog hop that is revisited and keeps on going! You have chosen three wonderful ladies. I love how you wrote we write for an audience of One-the Author of all! That says it all! Safe travels my friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com