tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post3413681865179676302..comments2024-02-26T20:57:00.587-05:00Comments on FlowerLady's Musings: Loving where I liveFlowerLady Lorrainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-56299368839605518432009-01-31T07:16:00.000-05:002009-01-31T07:16:00.000-05:00Good morning Sue ~ Hurricane season is something w...Good morning Sue ~ Hurricane season is something we do NOT look forward to every year.<BR/><BR/>I also pray for our life in this country. Things are definitely not the way they used to be, and some of our freedoms are going by the wayside. It's kind of scary. We just have to live each day and ask for God's strength and peace to surround us and flow through us.<BR/><BR/>I've been reading different blogs and there's a trend starting these days, of people looking for smaller, older homes to live in. They are tired of keeping up with the expense of larger, more expensive homes with all the modern conveniences/toys/gadgets.<BR/><BR/>Congratulations on paying off your home. Doesn't that feel GREAT! We did that years ago, and it's such a good feeling! We are working on repairs and some remodeling and it feels good doing those things as well. Our homes are our little havens from this crazy world that we live in.<BR/><BR/>Have a nice weekend ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-15374980124621866652009-01-31T00:58:00.000-05:002009-01-31T00:58:00.000-05:00I would love to be 10 minutes from the ocean, but ...I would love to be 10 minutes from the ocean, but I am clear in Nebraska. I guess God has us here for a reason. I am so thankful to be living in this country. I just hope the people who are greedy and taking advantage of others will lose their power over others, and our economy recovers. <BR/><BR/>We just got our house paid for last month. You and I have talked about how our homes are not what people now a days are looking for. Our rooms are small, and there is no master suite. We also need to save money for repairs now.<BR/><BR/>I can tell this was written from the heart. If you did move, it would be an adjustment. I am sorry the area gets hit by hurricanes.Corner Gardener Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10631500918579405664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-68223308428256661612009-01-26T12:10:00.000-05:002009-01-26T12:10:00.000-05:00Good morning SundayGirl ~ I understand what you me...Good morning SundayGirl ~ I understand what you mean. Our dream is to live somewhere quiet with a view. It it's meant to be, it will happen in such a way that we will know this is 'it' our opportunity, so go for it.<BR/><BR/>Until then, I want to be content each and every day as much as possible otherwise I will miss out on all the blessings that come my way.<BR/><BR/>Hope you are feeling much better.<BR/><BR/>Hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-21389907027070179222009-01-26T12:05:00.000-05:002009-01-26T12:05:00.000-05:00Kelly Maria ~ Thank you for the cyber hug. Hugs a...Kelly Maria ~ Thank you for the cyber hug. Hugs are very nice.<BR/><BR/>God does speak to us in all kinds of ways. I'm humbled that He spoke to your heart through my blog. I have been blessed by so many blogs I've read. They give hope, encouragement, ideas, and love.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again for visiting. Enjoy your lovely home.<BR/><BR/>FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-28849161014595932472009-01-25T10:14:00.000-05:002009-01-25T10:14:00.000-05:00I am happy for you, Flowerlady. I love my home too...I am happy for you, Flowerlady. I love my home too, I am just not able to have the other things in life that I want here, such as my little farm. However, I am making the best of my situation and am doing what I can with what I have. I am saving money and being hopeful. And I would like to say that reading positive blogs like yours has helped me tremendously to be patient and to believe.Sunday Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15107543237455474874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-88160935344210219152009-01-25T09:30:00.000-05:002009-01-25T09:30:00.000-05:00Cyber hugs --not CyPer hugs. Sorry typing to fast!...Cyber hugs --not CyPer hugs. <BR/>Sorry typing to fast!!<BR/>~KMKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833413491180030440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-19471204683541762482009-01-25T09:28:00.000-05:002009-01-25T09:28:00.000-05:00Boy! God has a way of speaking..and I believe He s...Boy! God has a way of speaking..and I believe He spoke through your blog right to my heart. <BR/>I have been going through all kinds of emotions about my home. Parts of me would like to move, then I have this sense that God has me here for a reason. Your entry made things clearer. For that I say THANK YOU, and give big cyper Hugs! xoxoxoxo<BR/><BR/>Beautiful Blessings~<BR/>Kelly MariaKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833413491180030440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-49763383229098882862009-01-24T15:48:00.000-05:002009-01-24T15:48:00.000-05:00Hi Catherine ~ If you can, pick up a copy of Simpl...Hi Catherine ~ If you can, pick up a copy of Simple Abundance, as there is lots of good food for thought in it. It's one of my favorite books to re-read.<BR/><BR/>This is our first home also. We got married in 1969, DH was in the US Navy at the time, we got stationed in Spain where we lived in an apt., until the beginning of 1973 and we came home and bought this house. <BR/><BR/>We had family and friends tell us we ought to tear it down and build new, but we didn't want to do that and certainly couldn't afford to do that either. <BR/><BR/>A fancy house does NOT make a home. Love is what makes a home and that's the important thing.<BR/><BR/>After our little foray into looking at that real estate recently, I see lots of reasons to love our little place.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for stopping in and commenting.<BR/><BR/>FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-9272742064497122172009-01-24T14:55:00.000-05:002009-01-24T14:55:00.000-05:00I LOVE your post. I can so relate. We also have ...I LOVE your post. I can so relate. We also have a small house and with the four of us in it, we are squished. Most of my friends have nice big houses. We also considered moving a few years ago. But, this is our first home and my heart is here. We've also done a lot of work inside and out. It's close to my daughters school, and even though it's not fancy, it's perfect for us. I loved the quote from Simple Abundance too.<BR/>I'm glad you made it through all those hurricanes and continue to love where you live!Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-55679386197535168052009-01-24T13:05:00.000-05:002009-01-24T13:05:00.000-05:00Good afternoon PlantLady ~ Thank you for your kind...Good afternoon PlantLady ~ Thank you for your kind words. They bless my heart. NC is a beautiful place to live, and don't get me wrong if ever the opportunity that was meant for us to move happened, we wouldn't hesitate, if it was the right thing to do.<BR/><BR/>For now, we go with the flow, and are thankful for what we have. We do not know what the future holds, each day is a gift from our Heavenly Father. May we enjoy and live each one fully and consciously in each moment.<BR/><BR/>Glad to hear you are thinking of considering the owner of the bead shop's offer.<BR/><BR/>Friendships made on line are treasures to me also. The friends made are more family to me than real family. I feel God leads people into your lives for many reasons.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Thank you for your friendship.<BR/><BR/>FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-24628781655088551322009-01-24T12:46:00.001-05:002009-01-24T12:46:00.001-05:00Good Morning Flowerlady,What a nice post! I'm fee...Good Morning Flowerlady,<BR/><BR/>What a nice post! I'm feeling the same way about my little abode here in North Carolina. We purchased the house a few months before we were married, moving in after the honeymoon. Mr. Plant Lady's job provided the opportunity for a lot of travel to far off locations and whenever I got the chance to tag along, I took it. It provided us some time away from home together, but after two or three days, I found myself longing for "our little cottage".<BR/><BR/>I have traveled a lot- to many cities in different states, but I have never had the desire to live anywhere else. Being "born and raised" here, my roots run deep! I have taken to heart the phrase, "Bloom where you are planted" and I havetried to do just that. When one is rooted down as deeply as I am, it is hard not to bloom. All my family and friends are a constant nourishment to me and God is my Provider of spiritual nourishment all of which makes me "Bloom".<BR/><BR/>Encouragers are always appreciated and I have found much encouragement from your post today.<BR/>Thanks for visiting and conversing with me. I consider you one of my new "bloggy" friends which I treasure.<BR/><BR/>Plant Lady<BR/><BR/>P.S. I think I will allow the beading studio to display my gourd art. Thanks for your input.Plant Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08568211345190806277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-89158729461808526362009-01-24T12:46:00.000-05:002009-01-24T12:46:00.000-05:00Thank you Marla. Way to go with your idea of spruc...Thank you Marla. Way to go with your idea of sprucing your place up. I think too many who have lost their loved ones move when they shouldn't. I'm glad to hear you are thinking of staying in the home you both lived in, where you shared love, laughter, and tears and have lots of memories. I think Pete would be proud of you.<BR/><BR/>Love and hugs ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5353873250655389819.post-72079203471807843162009-01-24T12:32:00.000-05:002009-01-24T12:32:00.000-05:00I like the photo of your house, I think it looks g...I like the photo of your house, I think it looks great. My house is paid for, but it really needs some work. Well honestly lots of work. I hope that when I get Pete's life insurance money, to do the work that we needed to do for so long but couldn't because of the medical bills and him not feeling well enough to do extra work, after coming home from his work. People have asked me if I thought about moving. I don't want to start again with house payments. So I will invest into sprucing this place up.Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12450001180027863012noreply@blogger.com