tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post8056527871053488835..comments2023-08-05T08:59:30.205-05:00Comments on Shansland: A New Year's 360Shanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04018721209690768151noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-2965875497496137252009-01-13T20:07:00.000-06:002009-01-13T20:07:00.000-06:00I am growing my hair longer than usual and then cu...I am growing my hair longer than usual and then cutting it in the spring, but oh wait, I do that every year. <BR/>LOVED seeing you and family this weekend!!! later<BR/>(oh but i HATE i don't have you in a picture! what up wit dat?)dean rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056221993660711639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-50053580338852438782009-01-08T17:12:00.000-06:002009-01-08T17:12:00.000-06:00First, those lights are the coolest.Second, I know...First, those lights are the coolest.<BR/><BR/>Second, I know what you mean about being beaten down by bad news after bad news. And I used to work with an editor who often said "I know I'm going to heaven, but I'll be slapped when I get there." I love that line.<BR/><BR/>Let's try to cheer up while we're waiting to hear whatever we get.Scouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06209638721810105979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-78696865695223210152009-01-07T20:59:00.000-06:002009-01-07T20:59:00.000-06:00You are great, Shan. And I hear ya. No wonderful n...You are great, Shan. And I hear ya. <BR/><BR/>No wonderful news to share just yet, but I'm glad that you are feeling brighter and lighter now. <BR/><BR/>And I haven't made any resolutions. Why bother? I already know where I'm broken and what can be fixed...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03399663278970048427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-49629104953102223572009-01-07T19:03:00.000-06:002009-01-07T19:03:00.000-06:00With all of you, I couldn't possibly stay down in ...With all of you, I couldn't possibly stay down in the dumps long. Thanks everybody for the wonderful words of encouragement. You know I'd much rather be full of whimsy than whimpers, so I'm going to grab on to the positives and hang on for dear life now and enjoy this new year! xOXoShanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04018721209690768151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-61631442803209224342009-01-05T22:20:00.000-06:002009-01-05T22:20:00.000-06:00Shan it pains me as well to hear that you've been ...Shan it pains me as well to hear that you've been down, especially during what's supposed to be such a festive and joyful season. I think, though, that each of us who hears of the burdens you've been asked to bear, and the worry that you have for your family and friends, will happily take a little load off your shoulders (in spirit of course, because it's a long way to come for a lot of us!) and maybe in some small way that will help you move into the new year with less to worry about. I was smiling a big old grin looking at the photos of your lovely family and those pretty lights and can just see the love there (well, I didn't see the love in the pretty lights, but you know what I mean). I wish you and your family nothing but happiness for 2009! (Well, beyond 2009 as well, but let's just take it one year at a time!) <BR/><BR/>As for me, I joined a gym so I can swim whenever I want (without a coach yelling at me). I'm hoping that will enable me to keep having wine and chocolate for dinner to no ill effect. How's that for a new year's resolution?Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05017577882203582185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-82773514411701008652009-01-05T21:01:00.000-06:002009-01-05T21:01:00.000-06:00Wowee! That's your best post! I think the personal...Wowee! That's your best post! I think the personal stuff always makes the best read. Of course I'm crying b/c I know I'm mentioned. And I am contemplating serious changes. Your friendship has meant more to me than I can verbalize. Just knowing you are praying for me is such a comfort. I'm praying for you too and everyone you mentioned. We all need a miracle this year. For real! XOTallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213840595289175836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-368084636110596932009-01-05T18:59:00.000-06:002009-01-05T18:59:00.000-06:00I don't make resolutions or even goals. I basicall...I don't make resolutions or even goals. I basically simply give myself a good talking to about where I am failing and then I sort of ignore myself. It's my way. <BR/><BR/>Hope things look up for you soon, Shan...Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05049511202014141182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-33036625213801374732009-01-05T15:14:00.000-06:002009-01-05T15:14:00.000-06:00I'm all about keeping the expectations low for 200...I'm all about keeping the expectations low for 2009 because I'm tired of being disappointed. How positive is that??? <BR/><BR/>What do I want to accomplish this year? This is going to be the year I finally lose the extra poundage that I've made such good friends with. And yeah, I know I said the same thing last January, but this time I mean it. And yeah, I know I said I meant it last year too, but this year I really REALLY mean it.Missyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149472237804744749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-89122307080778171342009-01-05T13:50:00.000-06:002009-01-05T13:50:00.000-06:00you are grace manifested, sugar! i am honored to k...you are <I>grace</I> manifested, sugar! i am honored to know you. continue to hold fast to your faith and all will be well. much love to you and yours in this new year! xoxoxsavannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04310843901371718758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-1031772373573386202009-01-05T13:27:00.000-06:002009-01-05T13:27:00.000-06:00Dear sweet Shan, what an incredible friend you are...Dear sweet Shan, what an incredible friend you are, to feel so deeply the pain of your friends and family. that's a stack of woes there sweetheart. Your role is obviously to be a tower of strength to those who need you. You've proven that over and over in the past.<BR/>Sometimes we tend to take on the burden of all the woes in the world, even those over which we have absolutely no control. Prayer helps; it helps them and it helps you so amen to that and also to your courage in sharing with us too.<BR/>I agree with Jamey on this one - you rock!!!<BR/>Happy New Year Shan, to you and Jamey and the boys. That is one of the loveliest family photos I've seen, despite your sadness.<BR/>God bless you sweetheart.MmeBenauthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14365277537757094040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-53991332807614047562009-01-05T11:00:00.000-06:002009-01-05T11:00:00.000-06:00Well those are great photos, Shan. I'm so sorry t...Well those are great photos, Shan. I'm so sorry that you have been down and here's hoping that 2009 improves that for you. I send best wishes with all my love xxx<BR/><BR/>As for me, no nothing special to enlighten your day with I'm afraid! I've had the new hairdo and then lost my job so that wasn't particularly a good luck charm was it! LOL.<BR/><BR/>Nope just carrying on, yes the exercise thing and watching what I eat I guess, but for the moment, especially with today's weather, I'm busy playing in the snow! Happy New Year, Shan. I am confident that it will be. xCheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-87559389251050522932009-01-05T10:29:00.000-06:002009-01-05T10:29:00.000-06:00I'm glad you let me in to that dark corner of your...I'm glad you let me in to that dark corner of your thoughts. Its a cry that I've had many times this last year and even more so lately. You right thought, and I so love the last part of your blog. Its been my prayer lately that God's design for our lives will come to pass. If our plans are faulty and His plans are good and Sovereign, than what is the point in fighting it? Love you, Shan!<BR/>BTW, I'm redoing the Daniel study:)Aaron and Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963989211216304273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-24526416669927038312009-01-05T08:53:00.000-06:002009-01-05T08:53:00.000-06:00you rock lady... ve vill keep truckinyou rock lady... ve vill keep truckinJamey Clayberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05499411861015581396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6338082023446050400.post-12747294576171335512009-01-05T01:18:00.000-06:002009-01-05T01:18:00.000-06:00Dear, sweet Shan, you should never be down in the ...Dear, sweet Shan, you should never be down in the dumps and it pains me to hear that you have been.<BR/>This is a new year, full of hope and opportunity and seeing you standing there with your beautiful family gives me every confidence that as the days get longer your blues will disappear like so much mist.divehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12938980502783421961noreply@blogger.com