tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post7878070356847000722..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: The View from the Sky-- Learning How to Wait ExpectantlySherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-19015359006728570172013-09-26T13:41:49.008-07:002013-09-26T13:41:49.008-07:00Crystal, I love what you said about the dream-give...Crystal, I love what you said about the dream-giver!!! So true! Thank you for sharing!!<br /><br /><br />Jeanne, thank you so much. Loved getting to chat with you!Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-24772296446308727172013-09-26T13:40:14.771-07:002013-09-26T13:40:14.771-07:00Thanks, Angie!
Cjoy, at least it got me noticed, ...Thanks, Angie!<br /><br />Cjoy, at least it got me noticed, I guess! Nice to meet you here, even if we didn't get to chat in person! :)Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-15804461062778367772013-09-26T13:39:11.781-07:002013-09-26T13:39:11.781-07:00Thank you, Kathleen! We are so glad to have you st...Thank you, Kathleen! We are so glad to have you stopping by the Alley!Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-86802778312461696042013-09-26T10:59:36.576-07:002013-09-26T10:59:36.576-07:00Careful stopping on a treadmill, or you may end up...Careful stopping on a treadmill, or you may end up like me! ;) Thank you, sweet Beth-- this is definitely something God has been teaching me, as I have a tendency to take waaaaaaay too much on my own shoulders, then wonder why I feel exhausted. Love you!Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-25923660261437509092013-09-26T10:58:03.398-07:002013-09-26T10:58:03.398-07:00Thank you, Debra, and thank you for being so sweet...Thank you, Debra, and thank you for being so sweet about my boot... I felt anything but adorable at the time! :)Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-52513286656285445352013-09-26T10:23:32.376-07:002013-09-26T10:23:32.376-07:00Ashley, beautiful post. So true. I've thought ...Ashley, beautiful post. So true. I've thought often about brokenness, and I've come to the conclusion that how we respond to it determines oh, so much. I believe God allows us to see our brokenness, at times, so that we will surrender all of ourselves to Him. When I've tried to push through my brokenness in my own strength, I end up weary and discouraged. When I surrender all to Him, He refreshes me and renews my perspective. <br /><br />My favorite lines from your post have already been quoted, so I won't repeat, but I loved this post. And really, it is all about God and how we respond to Him.Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-2765461791737326332013-09-26T08:40:29.094-07:002013-09-26T08:40:29.094-07:00Tears. Thanks, Ashley. There's nothing easy ab...Tears. Thanks, Ashley. There's nothing easy about waiting. But you've cut to the heart of our pain & brokenness--very gently, I might add ;)--and reminded us to realign our focus on the dream-giver rather than on the dream itself. Precious. Thank you. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824396501665187347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-53176579355892204192013-09-26T07:02:16.434-07:002013-09-26T07:02:16.434-07:00Indeed, He needs us to be broken--broken of ourSEL...Indeed, He needs us to be broken--broken of ourSELVES in order to be more like Him. Then we express Him more clearly.<br /><br />I saw you in passing--and because of your suave boot, I glanced at your name tag, recognizing it. :) I hope you're healing quickly!~cjoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10435581940217387304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-72663342391290162212013-09-26T06:55:34.239-07:002013-09-26T06:55:34.239-07:00Beautiful, Ashley. Just beautiful!Beautiful, Ashley. Just beautiful!Angie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-80610625846696587742013-09-26T05:29:29.987-07:002013-09-26T05:29:29.987-07:00"If we're always hanging our hearts on ac..."If we're always hanging our hearts on achievement, we will never feel satisfied. But if we allow hope to fill our expectations, we can enjoy each step of the journey as we recognize the beauty of our moments." This is a profound statement that applies to all of life -- not just the writing life. Thanks -- a new follower here at TWA.Kathleen T. Jaegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03021119386207509180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-50573408115034770882013-09-26T05:17:24.312-07:002013-09-26T05:17:24.312-07:00You stopped me in my tracks today, Ashley -- and I...You stopped me in my tracks today, Ashley -- and I'm walking on my treadmill as I read this blog. <br /> "What if He isn't asking for results, but for intimacy with us?"<br /><br />I do believe in God's economy that's what this writing journey is about -- our relationship with Him, and allowing Him to conform us to His image more and more.<br /><br />Beautiful post, my friend.<br />Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-2022327387467550272013-09-26T03:51:45.269-07:002013-09-26T03:51:45.269-07:00Oh Ashley, you were noticeably adorable in your bl...Oh Ashley, you were noticeably adorable in your black boot. And in a sea of 700 attendees, memorable--a blessing in disguise?<br /><br />I know that God has plans for me that will bless me and bless others... all despite myself! Lovely post!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com