A Lotta Gratitude

You know those little emoticons you see on blogs that say, “I’m feeling…”?

Well, I’ve just posted the final lesson for the ‘I AM’ study. I’m feeling sad and relieved, with a showering of uncontrollable crying I’m not sure what to do about. I’m guessing all those mixed up emotions are my way of saying ‘Thank you’. You have no idea what a privilege it has been for me to study along with all of you – whether you have posted on your blogs or followed along privately. It has been such a sweet joy getting to know each of you.

I’m equally thrilled to just be getting to Lesson Four with the second group. You girls know how to have some great discussion!

I am so blessed to call you all friends. No matter what my therapist says, there ain’t nothing imaginary about you. :)

UPDATED!

To express my gratitude to those who have completed the study, I have a button for you to display on your blog compliments of Iris! I’m getting the sidebar code ready – email me if you want this and I’ll send it to you. I’m also going to make a posting for the Table of Contents with a link to all of you who completed. And please, if you don’t have a blog and still followed along, send your name so I can add you to the list. Here’s the button:

Hi... I'm Lisa and as the tagline says, also a preacher's wife. I began this website in 2007 just prior to the Facebook revolution when mom blogs were a relatively conflict-free zone for sharing recipes and stories about our latest parenting fails. Fast-forward a few years... Luke and I continue to serve the same family of believers in North Alabama where we've called home for over 16 years. The boys are grown and gone, we have an incredible daughter-in-law and the baby McKay is living her best life as an only child while working and going to college. I am a full-time corporate employee and still love to write and teach Scripture. The last two years haven't been kind to public events but it's been during these trying times that the Lord has revealed the importance of the local church reclaiming discipleship using the gifts of those within the body. The time feels right to refresh the blog as a platform for sharing how God has worked through this process and perhaps encourage other churches to follow. And who knows, there may even be a recipe or more parenting fails. Those don't stop when your kids become adults. Thank you for visiting.. I look forward to connecting!

Jen

View October 9, 2007

oh :( Im sad too
Ive looked forward to these studies
thank you so much for hosting them
God bless you always

do you think youll do another study with us???

please pretty please
Annabelle

View October 10, 2007

Thank you so much for writing this study. I’m in your 2nd group…so far, I’ve learned a lot!
Denise

View October 10, 2007

Thanks so much for hosting this study Lisa. If you ever do another study, count me in my friend. I love you.
Fran

View October 10, 2007

Hi Lisa…
I did not do your study because I can’t handle more than one study at a time….brain not that big….but I read your blog daily and I can’t begin to tell you how much i love what you have to say about everything! You are funny, real, challenging, smart and very articulate.

I wish I could have done this study and wonder if you’ll do another one or is this available off your site for when i’m done with my Beth Moore study???

I saw you from a distance at Deeper Still….i blew in and blew out at picture time but recognized your sweet smile. I am going to Texas next August and it will be thrilling and probably a little scary too.

Anyway…i’m rambling…just a word of thanks for your blog, your words, and your encouragement. You bless me daily and I pray you have a peaceful and joyous day with Jesus!!
Blessings~
Patty

View October 10, 2007

You know I have told you that I am sad to. IT has been an experience I have enjoyed. I am blessed to call you friend. Thank you so much for the time you poured into this study and into our lives. Goodness, I have chills typing this. This study has gone right along with what is going on in my life. Especially with the last title of the last lesson. Girl, get some rest and then maybe God will place another study on your heart. :o)
Love,
Patty

P.S. Go back to my blog contest, I have revealed the Grand Prize. I think you might like it!

Oh, I want the new button!
Patty

View October 10, 2007

I have tagged you! Come and see what it is. I know but it is fun!!

Love,
Patty
Gina

View October 10, 2007

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL BLOG! THANK YOU FOR SHARING! I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU STOPPED BY MY BLOG AND ENTERED MY GIVE-AWAY! STOP BY FOR COFFEE!!!
lori

View October 10, 2007

alright,
missed the first one…late on the second…MAN, I feel like Charlie Brown..
I have done some looking back and it is amazing what you are doing here..
I am going to get on that NEXT train….
what a gift you are giving!
peace,
lori
eph2810

View October 10, 2007

How awesome that you have finished this awesome study. How awesome that you were able to reach that many women and it seems that you have another awesome group going along…

You are such a blessing to bloggyville.

Be blessed today and always.
Abby

View October 10, 2007

aww i hate i missed jumping on the bandwagon for this study, yet again!!! will you do it a third time?! :)
i’ll just have to go back and do them when we finish kelly’s study…

so glad you had such victory connecting with these women! what a sweet time! :)
GP

View October 11, 2007

gretings all, can i join the bandwagon?

hugs and prayers
gp in montana
marina

View October 11, 2007

Lisa, These study was such a blessing for me.Thank you for sharing it with us ,and thank you for being such a blessing for me and so many others,in the blog world.We may never met but you have touch my ife.
LOL,marina
marina

View October 11, 2007

PS. Lisa, maybe you can give us Texas girls a bible lesson we would love to have you hear.
love,
marina
Cyndee@Riezzee's Place

View October 12, 2007

I finished the study today. I am grateful that I just jumped in and did them all. It feels good to travel together. Thank you again so much for doing this study. It has been a blessing. I would love to put the completed button on my site – so please send it.

Blessings
jen

View October 13, 2007

cool Id be pleased to have this on my blog
thanks for everything Lisa

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