tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15331619.post17102641198672485..comments2023-08-04T05:09:51.140-07:00Comments on A Trivial Smorgasbord: GratitudeKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09162001250228532697noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15331619.post-54209349222517504132014-05-08T11:00:32.155-07:002014-05-08T11:00:32.155-07:00oh, katie, i'm so sorry you have to deal with ...oh, katie, i'm so sorry you have to deal with this. i admire your attitude and optimism! i am sure Heavenly Father has many wonderful things in store for you and your family. i truly believe He makes our lives so much better than we ever could, we just have to trust Him even when we don't understand everything. i'm thinking about you!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486986186514094165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15331619.post-5902677834362798612014-05-05T13:01:34.836-07:002014-05-05T13:01:34.836-07:00Katie, I loved every written word in this post. Th...Katie, I loved every written word in this post. Thank you for taking me there with you. I love the quotes you shared and the reminder that I can get through trials because the Lord love me. I know He loves you too. You have the sweetest little family. Keep going, I know He's with you! (and keep posting because I love your blog too...even though I never comment, ha)melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16160737120907349045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15331619.post-52279738760272484852014-05-02T12:15:00.550-07:002014-05-02T12:15:00.550-07:00Katie, this is "la otra" Katy. Your gif...Katie, this is "la otra" Katy. Your gift for writing made me feel like I was there with you in the HT parking lot. Your words can open eyes, hearts, and minds to what is transpiring in your universe. I miss you very much, and I am so sorry that you are dealing with such trials right now. However, I am grateful that you take the time to share your life with your friends through your words and experiences. We love you. <br />Katy Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439636247317935206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15331619.post-53634776073292042892014-05-02T07:58:15.524-07:002014-05-02T07:58:15.524-07:00Dear Katie, You have such a gift with words. . . ...Dear Katie, You have such a gift with words. . . . .So sorry about your diagnosis. Right in the middle of my huge battle with shingles last November, the Stake RS Secretary called and asked me to talk at Women's Conference. The theme: "Holding On." They had nt idea what was going on in my life. I got off the phone, feel to my knees, and then put a paper in the front of my journal, "The blessings of shingles." The list is LONG and VARIED, but it has helped me realize how much our Father in Heaven loves us and our Savior is aware of each struggle and tear. Last week President Baker had a letter read in each sacrament meeting in Moses Lake Stake. The main point was for us to show our GRATITUDE this fast Sunday. Thanks for sharing about your GRATITUDE! You are in our prayers and will be in our fast. THANKS for sharing! Love, Tamara HogsettAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15331619.post-26779694507734009522014-05-01T15:25:09.972-07:002014-05-01T15:25:09.972-07:00Katie, thank you so much for writing about this. ...Katie, thank you so much for writing about this. I had no idea that your family has struggled with this, and now your quest for healthier eating (commendable) makes even more sense.<br /><br />I'm always so grateful that the Lord prepares me in little ways before the challenge hits, and then when it hits, He reminds me that I am prepared and can do it and He'll walk beside me as I go through it. So grateful you have gratitude as your friend in this challenge. She is such a great, strong, supportive friend.<br /><br />Thanks again for developing your gift of writing. I love reading the words you put together in sentences.<br /><br /><br />(ps I've been thinking about your fruit snacks dilemma ever since you wrote the post a few days ago. I've made fruit leather for 30 years and it's the best. I wondered if you'd considered it. I'll bet your family would love it. I'd be glad to share what I've learned if you need any help.)<br /><br />(pps Have you seen that pinterest quote that says something like, "When you feel like your drowning, don't forget your lifeguard can walk on water." I've been thinking about that quote along with your fruitsnack fast.)<br />Neighbor Jane Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11524394383695366513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15331619.post-40048984542893259462014-05-01T15:07:01.677-07:002014-05-01T15:07:01.677-07:00Wow! I had no idea. This was beautifully written K...Wow! I had no idea. This was beautifully written Katie and I appreciate the window into what you've been through these last few months. My prayers will be with you as you discover more about the diagnosis and how to deal with it. The talks and quotes you mentioned were perfect and ones I'm going to jot down for later. Love you Katie!Noellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17606232791604683776noreply@blogger.com