tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post5217712539520816764..comments2024-02-07T05:18:00.419-05:00Comments on Homespun Devotions: The Inner Views of Carole WestCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-1620494621223265442016-12-15T01:15:23.991-05:002016-12-15T01:15:23.991-05:00I loved reading it, too, Abbi. I am so inspired b...I loved reading it, too, Abbi. I am so inspired by those who love simple living. God bless you and your family with a Merry Christmas!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-24826075697122261402016-12-14T23:16:40.565-05:002016-12-14T23:16:40.565-05:00It was very interesting to here about her process ...It was very interesting to here about her process of simplifying. That is a continual struggle for me.Abbihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01842277589160618685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-81476208246401232922016-12-13T20:10:46.501-05:002016-12-13T20:10:46.501-05:00Thank you so much for your comments and support an...Thank you so much for your comments and support and encouragement, Ceil! God bless you with a Merry Christmas, sweet friend. ;)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-19678901071948571642016-12-13T20:09:58.567-05:002016-12-13T20:09:58.567-05:00And, thank you, dear Michele, for your kind visit ...And, thank you, dear Michele, for your kind visit and words! Merry Christmas, my friend. :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-27556313685215926302016-12-13T11:46:44.581-05:002016-12-13T11:46:44.581-05:00Hi Cheryl and Carole! I think its fascinating that...Hi Cheryl and Carole! I think its fascinating that Carole is looking to live an a 'tiny house' community. My husband and I have watched a TV show on people who are interested in downsizing, and have these houses built. Most seem to live in the backyard of someone they know, or in the middle of nowhere. The community idea is a new one to me.<br /><br />I know I have a lot of 'stuff' around my house too, and I find myself thinking a lot about the huge job my kids will have when I die. That's good motivation to cut back. I know that Cheryl is very much into simplicity, so you are both peas in a pod!<br />Blessings,<br />CeilCeilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06293917798735764739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-74335836614790816302016-12-13T08:09:02.741-05:002016-12-13T08:09:02.741-05:00So interesting, Carole, to read about your life s...So interesting, Carole, to read about your life style choices and your heart for God! Thanks, Cheryl, for introducing us to yet another new friend!Michele Morinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814119096056835884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-32262449348692506422016-12-13T00:24:30.767-05:002016-12-13T00:24:30.767-05:00I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, T...I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, TC. I know what you mean...my dear Mom didn't leave many physical possessions behind when she died (Dad died several years before her), and, after she passed away, I realized how much easier it is for those left behind to not have so much to sort through. You are so right about how we have so much we do not need or use. It is amazing. Thank you for your kind words and sweet visit. God bless you with a Merry Christmas!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-24141094656483341502016-12-13T00:21:20.869-05:002016-12-13T00:21:20.869-05:00Thank you so much, Victor! Happy Advent to you, t...Thank you so much, Victor! Happy Advent to you, too, my friend. God bless you!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-74604848450503466582016-12-12T12:01:32.762-05:002016-12-12T12:01:32.762-05:00What a great interview.
Since my dad passed away ...What a great interview. <br />Since my dad passed away in 2008 my mom has moved 4 times, each time she down sizes and gets rid of things. It's made me more aware of all the "stuff" accumulating in my own home. For the passed two years my husband and I have been going through things and donating what we can or having garage sales. <br />It's amazing how many things we never use live in our closets! <br /><br />Merry Christmas ladies. Thanks for the inspiring interview. Love the name of your blog, Garden Up Green TC Aveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01686886257486186821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-75952493632180154522016-12-12T11:32:03.200-05:002016-12-12T11:32:03.200-05:00So happy to see you stopped by and to know Carole&...So happy to see you stopped by and to know Carole's words motivated you to keep lightening up! Thinking of you often and praying for you. I hope you are enjoying this beautiful Christmas season, my friend. :)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-90649269079376010052016-12-12T11:30:54.677-05:002016-12-12T11:30:54.677-05:00So thankful for your visit, dear BJ! You always m...So thankful for your visit, dear BJ! You always make me smile...both here and at your beautiful blog. Have a blessed day, my friend!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-41669243529600952612016-12-12T11:28:05.417-05:002016-12-12T11:28:05.417-05:00I loved reading Carole's words, too, sweet fri...I loved reading Carole's words, too, sweet friend. So thankful for your visit and support. Sending you love and hugs!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-65760890830399323522016-12-12T11:27:40.972-05:002016-12-12T11:27:40.972-05:00Oh, that is so neat about the quail family living ...Oh, that is so neat about the quail family living in your front yard! How neat! Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, Floyd. God bless you and your family!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01891257905649460436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-22674021519398215462016-12-12T06:04:27.868-05:002016-12-12T06:04:27.868-05:00It never ceases to amaze me where you get all thes...It never ceases to amaze me where you get all these people for interviews. Enjoyed this one and praying as requested. Happy Advent to you and all.<br /><br />God bless.Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-9206949258515597682016-12-11T20:50:35.763-05:002016-12-11T20:50:35.763-05:00This interview encouraged me more to clean out and...This interview encouraged me more to clean out and lighten up! Thanks for sharing it. I'll check out her blog.<br />Be blessed my friend,<br />Happy Christmas!<br />LauraMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-54463086074459890252016-12-11T19:36:21.218-05:002016-12-11T19:36:21.218-05:00This is such an interesting post..enjoyed it very ...This is such an interesting post..enjoyed it very much...I've been seeing the idea of tiny houses growing fast...I could never be happy in such a small place but it's wonderful for those that can.<br />Oh, and my heart is FAR from being gold...I just wanted to make our daughter's kids stockings because our kids G'mother made theirs....it was a fun project..xobj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-28287771639787125782016-12-11T18:49:15.372-05:002016-12-11T18:49:15.372-05:00Such an encouraging interview of someone who has s...Such an encouraging interview of someone who has succeeded in this minimalism journey! Less really is more, in everything, I do believe that. We are living in a smaller space now than we ever have, and it is such a joyful thing. Being mindful about shopping and not bringing more home is hard! I find it easiest to just not shop except for groceries, unless I have a specific item in mind that is necessary. Appreciate you sharing these wonderful stories and testimonies of people who are doing all they can to live well and simply! Many hugs to you today dear friend! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143425638178770788.post-53600061999447499232016-12-11T16:34:00.035-05:002016-12-11T16:34:00.035-05:00What struck me while reading this interview was Ca...What struck me while reading this interview was Carole and her husband's actions to continue toward life long goals. I think that really gives purpose to our lives, especially when they're in our Father's will. Love that attitude and decisiveness in her words. A lot of wisdom picked up along the way.<br /><br />Out here in the Valley of the Sun we have quail a plenty. A family lives in our front yard… I guess because Larry, our dog, lives in the back!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00623877289258393599noreply@blogger.com