tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post7829504902441679470..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: God's Greatest Gifts Don't End After the Conference...Sherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-22475828434849142102012-09-28T21:30:45.695-07:002012-09-28T21:30:45.695-07:00Love this blog, Casey! And I know what you mean! I...Love this blog, Casey! And I know what you mean! I always come away from the conference feeling so encouraged by the sweet hearts of other authors... what a privilege it is to be part of this community! Ashley Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15448862585766728595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-78447906346533314692012-09-28T19:28:21.391-07:002012-09-28T19:28:21.391-07:00Julia, your heart for prayer humbles and inspires ...Julia, your heart for prayer humbles and inspires me! You're amazing. :DCaseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-29974233963679568172012-09-28T19:27:53.135-07:002012-09-28T19:27:53.135-07:00Sue, YES next year for you for sure! It's thes...Sue, YES next year for you for sure! It's these connections I always hate leaving and crave seeing all over again when the next year rolls around. God is so good!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-58026007972209335192012-09-28T19:24:37.385-07:002012-09-28T19:24:37.385-07:00Keli, I know! Sharing in the joys of friends is on...Keli, I know! Sharing in the joys of friends is one of the best gifts that keeps on giving in this industry.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-40244533673304889582012-09-28T19:24:09.383-07:002012-09-28T19:24:09.383-07:00Lindsay, isn't that exciting and SO freeing? I...Lindsay, isn't that exciting and SO freeing? I'm so glad you had that confirmation all weekend long.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-19677036646764933722012-09-28T19:20:44.412-07:002012-09-28T19:20:44.412-07:00Beth, that was such a great idea for the shout out...Beth, that was such a great idea for the shout out board. I love the heart of MBT! Thank you for having such a heart for prayer, they have blessed me time and time over!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-29034626598605520422012-09-28T19:19:38.890-07:002012-09-28T19:19:38.890-07:00Jeanne, I flat-out loved meeting the person behind...Jeanne, I flat-out loved meeting the person behind that little picture on our blog. You're such a wonderful support to us here, I hope someday we can more than return that to you!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-33965177036905959412012-09-28T19:18:34.061-07:002012-09-28T19:18:34.061-07:00Joanne, passing a virtual tissue, because I certai...Joanne, passing a virtual tissue, because I certainly did my share of tears this last week! You're right...I wouldn't trade these God-given friendships for anything.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59346962415076059692012-09-28T19:11:23.104-07:002012-09-28T19:11:23.104-07:00Lisa, I love that word: JOY. And love that God fil...Lisa, I love that word: JOY. And love that God filled so many with that emotion this last week.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-49185292341940845372012-09-28T19:10:49.616-07:002012-09-28T19:10:49.616-07:00Debra, isn't that amazing that even when you c...Debra, isn't that amazing that even when you can't go, you feel the energy and excitement for story pouring across the lines of communication? I hope you're so blessed again next year, wherever you are!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-23946237167829439652012-09-28T19:09:44.404-07:002012-09-28T19:09:44.404-07:00Casey,
The biggest blessing was being able to pra...Casey,<br /><br />The biggest blessing was being able to pray with other people. That was so beautiful! To have that type of intimate fellowship with people I didn't even know, some I had never even connected with online.<br /><br />OK, this post is making me cry a bit but in a good way.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-61823772799894888742012-09-28T13:20:00.138-07:002012-09-28T13:20:00.138-07:00Casey,
What an amazing post!
Though I didn'...Casey,<br /><br />What an amazing post! <br /><br />Though I didn't get to go this year (I ended up going to visit my elderly mother in law who was so happy to see us) I did feel blessed to share with so many people posting pictures and comments. I ALMOST felt like I'd been there!<br /><br />The thing I missed the most was not the agent or editor I may have met - it was all the wonderful authors and on-line friends I missed seeing. Next year - next year!<br /><br />Hope great things happen for you and everyone else who made wonderful connections at the conference! (YAY - Pepper!)<br /><br />Thanks for sharing...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Sue<br /><br />Susan Anne Masonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17258093329143787876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-30389260835618439492012-09-28T09:36:35.438-07:002012-09-28T09:36:35.438-07:00I was blessed in so many ways. One of them was bei...I was blessed in so many ways. One of them was being privileged to sit at the table with Rosslyn Elliott and Lisa Jordan and share in the thrill of their Carol Award wins up close and personal. I shed so many tears of joy I had to restock my tissue supply.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-60064500643497285822012-09-28T07:42:15.914-07:002012-09-28T07:42:15.914-07:00God continually reinforced that week that THIS is ...God continually reinforced that week that THIS is where he wants me. It was so exciting to have confirmation that I'm on the right path. And of course, meeting everyone and seeing their amazing hearts for each other and Jesus...that can't be topped.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-81711627628799508342012-09-28T07:29:01.286-07:002012-09-28T07:29:01.286-07:00I loved the chance to celebrate with others. The M...I loved the chance to celebrate with others. The MBT Shout Out boards -- that was one of my favorite corners of the ACFW world during the conference. I loved seeing all those multi-colored sticky notes put ip by people with things to celebrate. And the other? The prayer room -- where it was a whole lot quieter, but where intercession flowed non-stop.Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-71070939520161072852012-09-28T07:24:22.715-07:002012-09-28T07:24:22.715-07:00Casey, truly one of my highlights was meeting you ...Casey, truly one of my highlights was meeting you and the other Alley Cats. You all are such a sweet, deep, encouraging group of ladies. I came away from each encounter feeling accepted for who I am. :)I loved meeting people and learning writing craft. I didn't get my courage up to ask any famous people for pictures with them, but I loved getting pics with new friends. I have a lump in my throat after reading your post. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-38610583882343340052012-09-28T06:16:31.820-07:002012-09-28T06:16:31.820-07:00Made me cry, Casey. Relationships, with Christians...Made me cry, Casey. Relationships, with Christians who GET us, are so amazing.Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892365662470655717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-3220478717645897182012-09-28T06:03:44.683-07:002012-09-28T06:03:44.683-07:00God blessed me by answering my prayer. I asked Him...God blessed me by answering my prayer. I asked Him to fill me with a spirit of JOY and to celebrate others. He went beyond my expectations by filling me with incredible joy when my name was announced during the Carol awards. <br /><br />I loved seeing my friends, making new friends, encouraging those before appointments, praying with one another and celebrating great results at the conference. A spirit of joy filled the Hyatt last weekend.Lisa Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253815212707025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-24063282811396233272012-09-28T04:22:43.667-07:002012-09-28T04:22:43.667-07:00I was so aware that my writing peeps were gathered...I was so aware that my writing peeps were gathered to do this amazing thing called conference that I felt the vibes (whoa dude) back home. I used the time to focus, write more, and wait for updates.<br /><br />The live chat is so much fun!<br /><br />I love how friends come back charged up and ready to share what they learned. Can't beat that!<br /><br />Thanks, Casey!<br />Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com