tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post5096564867060149574..comments2022-05-28T14:40:44.029-07:00Comments on Sincerity and Hope: Connect: Five Minute FridayTammysincerityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-30918156237375648562017-01-13T17:08:18.402-08:002017-01-13T17:08:18.402-08:00That feeling of disconnection can be so isolating ...That feeling of disconnection can be so isolating and difficult :( you express the journey of it so well, though and the fact that you are actively trying to reach out to others who are disconnected is so great. What a powerful example you are!The Very Cranky Mummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030888915545863480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-87386805117356282652017-01-13T08:35:12.462-08:002017-01-13T08:35:12.462-08:00Oh wow... well, here's to setting records! Hop...Oh wow... well, here's to setting records! Hopefully that's a helpful, grounding thing for you and your family. I'm learning that it does indeed take time and space to let those roots sink in.<br /><br />And yep, you're correct. I moved from Florida (where I grew up) to Massachusetts (where he grew up). I do miss a lot of things about my home, but I am growing to love this area and think of it as another home too.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496165137262348455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-57200185487501373452017-01-10T14:00:11.660-08:002017-01-10T14:00:11.660-08:00Jen, thanks so much. I am currently living in the ...Jen, thanks so much. I am currently living in the same house for the 12th year-which is a record for me! The longest my parents ever lived in one state or house is 9 years. I know the feeling of uprooting and starting anew and how hard it can be to bond when the new place is not new to your spouse but is new to you. But maybe yours is new to the both of you?<br />Anyway, congratulations on your marriage and I am so glad you chose to visit me!<br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-66315913491255552312017-01-09T07:35:14.973-08:002017-01-09T07:35:14.973-08:00This is good. I know the feeling. I had to disconn...This is good. I know the feeling. I had to disconnect from my life and community a couple years ago (for good reason... getting married and moving!) and it takes me a long time to find my people. I will refrain from writing a really long comment full of backstory and just say I get it. :) Thanks for sharing! (I'm #87 on FMF this week!)<br /><br />http://www.jenroseyokel.com/post/155549757352/five-minute-friday-connectAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496165137262348455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-14816719601807664122017-01-06T20:18:07.720-08:002017-01-06T20:18:07.720-08:00You'd BETTER let me know if you ever get out h...You'd BETTER let me know if you ever get out here. A meeting would be a must!! :) Hugs, sweet friend.Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259877343251555463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-6618139506796051822017-01-06T20:14:10.431-08:002017-01-06T20:14:10.431-08:00Oh Marie! How close and yet how far away you are. ...Oh Marie! How close and yet how far away you are. (Like, seriously. It's just one river, right? Okay, it's the Snake River. Details.)<br /><br />I am sorry that these have been your sustenance as well, but so grateful that you shared it. We'll sniffle and stumble through this together and come out the other side laughing like the Gilmore Girls. (And I'll admit I have yet to see a single episode. I'm curious but don't binge on TV with three young girls, so I'll save it for another season.)<br /><br />Bless you, you and your journey inspire me.<br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-21346946860963736712017-01-06T20:12:10.739-08:002017-01-06T20:12:10.739-08:00Lesley,
I totally agree. And yet, when you'r...Lesley,<br /> I totally agree. And yet, when you're already feeling isolated from others, sometimes you also can feel that God, too, is at arms' length. Thankfully, His word speaks to me. He has been bringing me scriptures to strengthen me. This is just a valley and there are more mountains ahead.<br />:) So glad I've met you here as well. You are very similar to me at times and I've enjoyed reading your posts.<br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-58185320480436309162017-01-06T20:09:18.945-08:002017-01-06T20:09:18.945-08:00Sarah, thanks for your linkup number! I'm exci...Sarah, thanks for your linkup number! I'm excited to connect with you. <br />My husband and I are the "steady eddie's" if you will. Not many crisis moments for us, and many in the couples we fellowship with, from children with major illnesses to marriage problems, parent problems, we are the boring, normal couple that is always there. What's amazing is that we don't see who is watching and observing us. We were able to have a couple reach out to us for help and go through the "Love and Respect" series with them, and they are thriving now and want to go through it with other couples! You are making a difference even if you don't see it.<br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-61728381747954955212017-01-06T20:06:41.532-08:002017-01-06T20:06:41.532-08:00Andrew,
I have seen that journey in your writing...Andrew,<br /> I have seen that journey in your writing. Though, for myself, there has been some guilt in that I am feeling disconnected even from God's fellowship. Just stranded, somehow. Like wandering in the wilderness or swimming in an endless sea.<br /><br />I feel like I'm overdramatic right now, so I'll quit that nonsense, but I do so appreciate you and my other FMF friends. It's amazing how quickly we become connected on a deep level through 5 minutes of writing, but our hearts are all threaded together with the same crimson string.<br /><br />I will be forever grateful for all you have taught me in the last couple years since I joined FMF! And am thankful every week that you're still here, though I can't imagine the work it is to be alive for you.<br /><br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-66057887083584521422017-01-06T20:03:49.856-08:002017-01-06T20:03:49.856-08:00Tara,
dear dear Tara. You are my fuzzy forever f...Tara,<br /> dear dear Tara. You are my fuzzy forever friend. I'm getting over a virus that I received before Christmas (it's a lingering one and many here have gone through it before me). So, I'm all bundled up in a fuzzy robe and fuzzy pajama pants and thankful for your hugs. We're pretty much having your weather right now. It's not normal for here, though we're high desert. Dry powdery snow and -14 last night. I think it got up to 7 today. Ha!<br /><br />Thank you for reaching out. I cherish our friendship!<br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-67360137087096711092017-01-06T20:01:46.635-08:002017-01-06T20:01:46.635-08:00Jeanne,
oh I've missed you. And in our recor...Jeanne,<br /> oh I've missed you. And in our record-setting cold temperatures and snowfall, I am reminiscing of Colorado childhoods. I don't ski-I snowboard, but I'm sure you and I would have just as much fun on the slopes as we would in the lodge.<br />Hoping some day I'll get to connect with you in real life. And just typing that made me all misty-eyed. You are very dear to me, sweet Jeanne. Shoot, my middle name is Jean. We're practically related!<br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-88404386442992041972017-01-06T20:00:10.878-08:002017-01-06T20:00:10.878-08:00Amanda,
oh how brave you are. Constantly transit...Amanda,<br /> oh how brave you are. Constantly transitioning. In some ways, I envy the ones who are always leaving because there's a bit of hope and adventure in the "new". At the same time, it's frightening and painful to constantly uproot and start over. It's stressful to parent and try to help the kids transition.<br />I think God has a special calling on your life just like missionaries.<br />Thank you for taking time to connect here. You are a blessing.<br />Love,<br />TammyTammysincerityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16959015797818229243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-53579375929895351652017-01-06T14:15:41.767-08:002017-01-06T14:15:41.767-08:00Tammy, I know those tears well. They have been my ...Tammy, I know those tears well. They have been my food lately. I am thankful that, no matter how disconnected and out of sorts I feel, God is always willing and ready and waiting to listen. I'm also thankful that He's brought people like you into my life!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280944336944538944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-54473699676453549182017-01-06T12:44:19.593-08:002017-01-06T12:44:19.593-08:00Sorry you have been feeling so disconnected. I th...Sorry you have been feeling so disconnected. I think it is often those times when we feel disconnected from others that make us really see our need to connect with God, and also make us more aware of how we can love others and help them feel connected, but it is not an easy place to be. I have loved connecting with you here! (#20)Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12698239597149299662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-7657927722166849002017-01-06T06:30:29.421-08:002017-01-06T06:30:29.421-08:00Great post! I feel the SAME way right now in our &...Great post! I feel the SAME way right now in our "couple" relationships. Thanks for the reminders of truth here. <br />-Sarah (#27) FMFAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12135491024099016074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-861687193897407112017-01-05T21:29:48.689-08:002017-01-05T21:29:48.689-08:00Great post, Tammy; very profound.
In being discon...Great post, Tammy; very profound.<br /><br />In being disconnected from virtually everything I knew of as 'life', I found that the connexion to God that underlay everything was stronger than ever. That was a good moment.<br /><br />#2 at FMF this week.<br /><br />http://blessed-are-the-pure-of-heart.blogspot.com/2017/01/your-dying-spouse-255-why-not-give-up.htmlAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13230537202427640540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-50746372242442069612017-01-05T21:19:55.824-08:002017-01-05T21:19:55.824-08:00Oh Tammy, I'm so happy to see you here, but my...Oh Tammy, I'm so happy to see you here, but my heart hurts that you have felt disconnected. We've missed you! You're right though...sometimes we need to disconnect so we can connect again. You, my friend, are not alone. Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-4872029426904190832017-01-05T21:00:58.814-08:002017-01-05T21:00:58.814-08:00Tammy, I loved your post. And it's always a gi...Tammy, I loved your post. And it's always a gift to read your words. You're right that sometimes connecting is hard. Building new relationships can be challenging. I admire that you and your husband followed God's call to be part of a community group that is shifting. It keeps you out of your comfort zone and focusing more on Jesus to meet those relational needs. <br /><br />And for the record, I LOVE connecting with you in our various hang outs online. You are a gift, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479231876628659741.post-7872050618903907232017-01-05T20:41:25.314-08:002017-01-05T20:41:25.314-08:00I know the feeling of being a new person, currentl...I know the feeling of being a new person, currently we are just over midway through our tour so right now it isn't super familiar. I found my home. A good reminder though to always try to remember how it feels to be the new people.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02082121272596162617noreply@blogger.com