tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post4462957197549285717..comments2023-11-25T03:58:26.350-06:00Comments on Gitz: HDG: Love is in the DetailsGitz 'n Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13827576212732423982noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-47329521049083565952009-06-03T21:30:27.000-05:002009-06-03T21:30:27.000-05:00Having great friends is such a blessing! I have be...Having great friends is such a blessing! I have been thinking a lot about friends these days too. Last weekend, I had the opportunity to meet up with a "blog friend" turned "real life friend" and we had a great time! I would definitely count her as one of those friends who pays attention to the details. One example--I sent her little girl a note pad and pen and she made sure to let me know her daughter HAD to use that paper and pen to write a note to her sick grandma. My $2 gift was much more than that to her and she made sure I knew that. <br /><br />I recently used this poem in a post--<br />"A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.<br />A friend is the one who will always be beside you, through all the laughter, and through each and every tear.<br />A friend is the one thing you can always rely on; the someone you can always open up to.<br />A friend is a sanctuary.<br />A friend is a smile.<br />A friend is a hand that is always holding yours, no matter where you are.<br />A friend is a feeling of forever in the heart. ~Collin McCarty<br /><br />Looks like you have amazing friends (and I love all the pictures!) Praise God for friends!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://hornedfrog02.blogspot.com/2009/06/not-my-green-thumb.html" rel="nofollow">Not MY "green thumb"</a>Just Menoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-3164235953747448732009-06-03T21:04:24.000-05:002009-06-03T21:04:24.000-05:00One of the best things I can get is just the gift ...One of the best things I can get is just the gift of time. As a post-graduate student my friends and I stay really busy and it's easy to retreat within one's own sphere of busy-ness and forget that there's still a bigger world out there. Sometimes just a surprise call or instant message to say hi and check up from a friend totally makes my day. I have an aunt who creates exquisite greeting cards and getting one in the mail is always uplifting, just to know that I've been loved and thought of. It reminds me to pass on the favor!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://flutterbies316.blogspot.com/2009/06/nmm-61.html" rel="nofollow">Not Me! 6/1</a>Kjaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-88301688039754531412009-06-03T20:47:14.000-05:002009-06-03T20:47:14.000-05:00I love it that God blessed my family with an "...I love it that God blessed my family with an "Angel" named Phyllis. She takes care of my grandparents on a daily basis each week. When I had a surprise 80th birthday party for my Granny last August, Phyllis was the one to make the serving table beautiful by adding just the right silverware that she drove quickly back to her house to pick up!! She has been a true gift from God!!!!!!<br /><br />It's the little things in life that sometimes make a world of difference.<br /><br />Laura W. (Rocky Face, GA)Laura W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-85513604077241073762009-06-03T20:31:38.000-05:002009-06-03T20:31:38.000-05:00I've had a really tough week. A return of th...I've had a really tough week. A return of the killer disabilities in my face, a failng self-confidence.... And Dave has been so wonderful as to point out the things that I do RIGHT and that make me beautiful. I still feel like crap, but Dave is reminding me that God gave these struggles to me as gifts and they are beautiful, because I rely on God, and Dave, to take care of me!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://crazydaisy-tifscorner.blogspot.com/2009/05/mpm-5-31-6-6.html" rel="nofollow">MPM 5-31-6-6</a>ynaffitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-23048536360143262112009-06-03T20:04:14.000-05:002009-06-03T20:04:14.000-05:00I have been thinking about your question today. I...I have been thinking about your question today. I have seen in my life the ways God shows His "love in the details." My friend Angela reminded me of this recently. Her husband was unemployed and she only had one dress to wear. (For physical reasons she can only wear dresses.) Various friends help provide her with some dresses after finding out about her need. I was sitting beside her (with my journal) when she saw the clothes and I wrote down this quote:<br /><br />“My Father knows me, and He loves me! He knows what I like. So many blue dresses…blue is my favorite color. When giving gifts to our children we try to do things they like. How much more does God try to give us what we like! God pays attention to the details.” Angela<br /><br />I have enjoyed reading your comments on this post. You have great readers!<br /><br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://spacious4him.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/my-lips/" rel="nofollow">my lips</a>Sara Rossnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-30024462038430652862009-06-03T19:22:43.000-05:002009-06-03T19:22:43.000-05:00My friend Sandra pays attention to the details. A...My friend Sandra pays attention to the details. And by details I mean my kids. I often get a bit down that I am not friends with many gals that have kids (I'm an older mom this time around). Sometimes it's hard to get together with others because well, sometimes our greatest blessings are also a handful. My friend Sandra looks them in the eye and talks to them like they are people. They adore her and I adore her for taking the time to enjoy them right along with me.<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://delightsanddilemmas.blogspot.com/2009/05/circus-comes-to-town.html" rel="nofollow">Circus Comes to Town</a>Tamranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-85892153836288161352009-06-03T19:14:58.000-05:002009-06-03T19:14:58.000-05:00It's all in the details... I have a friend tha...It's all in the details... I have a friend that just "knows" me and puts up with me and helps me see things in a better light.. she remembers me, my children and family... she is very giving of herself and she is a true friend.<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://debbsdailies.blogspot.com/2009/05/mothers.html" rel="nofollow">Mothers...</a>DebbLounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-20362970277535757552009-06-03T18:36:09.000-05:002009-06-03T18:36:09.000-05:00My best friend Meredith definitely pays attention ...My best friend Meredith definitely pays attention to the details. She knows me better than anyone, and has been there for me through ALL my ups and downs. And just when i think she wasn't listening to my meltdown or whatever, she suprises me with a fun package in the mail to lift my spirits. I feel so blessed to have her as my friend!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://boffthewall.wordpress.com/2009/03/26/spring-is-in-the-air/" rel="nofollow">Spring is in the air…</a>Brookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-24342025733737658272009-06-03T17:35:26.000-05:002009-06-03T17:35:26.000-05:00That is a beautiful table setting, the most beauti...That is a beautiful table setting, the most beautiful part being the friends who were seated at it. You all are blessed with each other.<br /><br />That is great looking sandwich, and I want one of those pineapple/strawberry skewer things.<br /><br />I am confident you could keep a secret, I am not so sure about Riley.<br /><br />He does look like one happy dog. I am guessing he was thinking about left overs, unless of course he had his own plate.<br /><br /><br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://edfromct.wordpress.com/2009/06/02/poetry-the-music-for-my-eyes/" rel="nofollow">Poetry – The Music For My Eyes</a>Ednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-68197242905134464142009-06-03T16:52:28.000-05:002009-06-03T16:52:28.000-05:00This last Christmas, my family was all really low ...This last Christmas, my family was all really low on funds so my mom made our gifts. I love the Starry Night painting and she made me a leather purse and beaded Starry Night on the front of it! It is absolutely gorgeous!!! She had never done anything with beads before. I cried. I love it so much! She spent hours and hours on it. Way better than anything she could have ever brought! :)Catrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-43977472453419013872009-06-03T16:45:45.000-05:002009-06-03T16:45:45.000-05:00GIRL! The creepy factor just keeps rising! I have ...GIRL! The creepy factor just keeps rising! I have the SAME quote on my wall in a frame only it says "FAMILY" instead of friends. I kept staring at yours thinking "I have this. I've seen this. Where in my house is this?" haha!! <br /><br />My answer to your question is really truly this: when you sent me a canvas. you paid attention when I told you at some point what my favorite quote was. you got the colors SPOT ON (that itself was way creepy), and the card you sent with it was perfect. Seriously. <br /><br />Something my husband did though deserves to be told. For our anniversary (your bday!) he got me this mirrored votive holder. I loved it and immediately thought of places to put it. A minute later he came back with ANOTHER one hidden behind his back and he said "I know how much you like things to be even (I do, it's sick) so I got you another one." HAHA! I laughed so hard because he knew me so well, and really, that was a huge detail to me. I am anal about things being even. LOL <br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://bransblahg.wordpress.com/2009/06/03/here-they-are/" rel="nofollow">Here they are….</a>Guestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-65658881281502199922009-06-03T16:42:08.000-05:002009-06-03T16:42:08.000-05:00Those linens are absolutely gorgeous! That is suc...Those linens are absolutely gorgeous! That is such a heart warming idea to have faith sharing girls.used cars sioux fallsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-19171897966452008532009-06-03T16:28:00.000-05:002009-06-03T16:28:00.000-05:00Love in the details. Would have to be my buddy Ta...Love in the details. Would have to be my buddy Tammy. She moved away recently and often invites me to her house. When my hubby and I show up she gives us her bed because it is the best in the house. She always makes sure to have the drinks we like even though she doesn't drink them herself. And her Christms gifts are always thoughtful and appropriate for us.Susan in FLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-20157450172342139512009-06-03T15:34:53.000-05:002009-06-03T15:34:53.000-05:00What a sweet story! I have tears in my eyes. :) Lo...What a sweet story! I have tears in my eyes. :) Love your blog and your great canvases, and even more the heart that shines through!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://wranglerdani.com/2009/06/02/the-hair/" rel="nofollow">The Hair</a>Daninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-39436776649222155882009-06-03T15:19:02.000-05:002009-06-03T15:19:02.000-05:00Great post. When I read the canvas I immediately ...Great post. When I read the canvas I immediately thought of my friend Cathee. We actually work together but she is the one person who I go to for support and prayer when Im faced with some sort of problem. She always gives me hope and comfort when I need it. If I am the lucky winner it will certainly be gifted to her.Sheilanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-89254882816465751902009-06-03T14:15:29.000-05:002009-06-03T14:15:29.000-05:00I got teary-eyed when I read your blog today Sara....I got teary-eyed when I read your blog today Sara. I'm very lucky to have 3 great friends/sisters in my life. One is the god-mother to my 2 children. All three of them have always lent their ear/shoulder when I needed to cry/let off steam/deal with my post-partum depression. I always apologize for crying in their ear and they always say, "Ubah, that's why we're here. We're your sisters. You do the same for us." God bless my friends because they are the family I don't have close by.Ubahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-7508856850627854512009-06-03T13:38:06.000-05:002009-06-03T13:38:06.000-05:00What a great group of friends! My sister is also ...What a great group of friends! My sister is also my best friend along with my husband! O.K. I have to have a group best friend. Both of them seem to know how I'm feeling at any given moment. When I'm distressed, I call my sister (because my husband is usually at work). She's a trememdous comfort to me, really to anyone who knows here. My husband makes me laugh and loves me even when I'm a teeny bit unlovable! He puts up with me even when I'm moody, maybe that's because Moody is his middle name (for real). I'm thankful to have them both. They are wonderful gifts from God!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://nancygrayce.blogspot.com/2009/05/dear-anonymous.html" rel="nofollow">Dear Anonymous</a>Nancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-51603478293137999712009-06-03T13:30:04.000-05:002009-06-03T13:30:04.000-05:00oh i love getting to know the special people in yo...oh i love getting to know the special people in your life. my friends do much the same as yours. i could completely relate when you said they take the seats that you are not comfortable in. everyone knows where my "perch" is and i love that about my friends.<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://theperch-sheryl.blogspot.com/2009/05/absolutely-not.html" rel="nofollow">Absolutely NOT!</a>Sherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-91589660902314194672009-06-03T12:59:28.000-05:002009-06-03T12:59:28.000-05:00Gitz - what a beautiful party! So GIRLIE!!! We d...Gitz - what a beautiful party! So GIRLIE!!! We don't do that often enough around here. I need to. DO NOT enter me as I just won and am writing to say THANK YOU!!!! Can't wait to put it up today. So sorry I have been out-of-pocket. Miss You!!<br /><br />Oh, and my Bo showed love yesterday by washing walls without being asked. We never wash walls. That was huge! lol<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://robynnsravings.blogspot.com/2009/06/mea-culpamea-crazy-woman-of-many.html" rel="nofollow">Mea Culpa...Mea Crazy Woman of Many Cousins</a>Guestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-46206687515351469262009-06-03T12:56:46.000-05:002009-06-03T12:56:46.000-05:00Hi sweet lady...life is in the details, and we usu...Hi sweet lady...life is in the details, and we usually miss the living of it by always searching the big picture for something more.<br /><br />I have a new friend, Jess, who has been loving me in the details lately. <br />The first day I met her she cut off a hospital bracelet from a test I'd had so that I wouldn't be embarassed in the waiting room of my kiddos new dance studio. Two weeks ago, she showed up to help me move fieldstone (two tons of it) with kids in tow and flip flops a-foot. She's not a yard work woman, but she blessed me with her help and companionship b/c she knows me well enough to realize that I am not asker, and I probably wouldn't walk the next day.<br /><br />She blesses me with her humor, her love, and her knowing of me...she allows me to be honest about who I am and what I am going through, and she respects me enough to do the same. Amazing women around us are priceless, just like friendship.<br /><br />"Love doesn't make the world go 'round, it makes the ride worthwhile."Shannonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-18572617244550230702009-06-03T11:12:57.000-05:002009-06-03T11:12:57.000-05:00My friend Jen comes to mind for paying attention t...My friend Jen comes to mind for paying attention to the details. I went to her house for dinner one night and she gave me a movie that she knew I'd love. She was at a garage sale that morning and saw it and remembered seeing a little doll from the first movie on my desk at home.Candacenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-88278391907390277942009-06-03T10:36:53.000-05:002009-06-03T10:36:53.000-05:00My neighbor/friend exemplifies this to perfection....My neighbor/friend exemplifies this to perfection. She accommodates every one with every detail she gets just right. She is always saying, "Remember, I am here for you even if its the middle of the night!" There is no greater way to love on someone than to meet them right where they are, and that is where she shines :)<br /><br />Love reading about your friends! The table is beautiful. And I'll bet they get as much from you as you feel you do from them! You are the respite from their busy lives and provide them with the opportunity to escape and gather with you for fellowship. Wonderful post! Thank you Sara :)<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://thewestraworld.blogspot.com/2009/06/fifty-dollar-lesson.html" rel="nofollow">The fifty dollar lesson.</a>Vickynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-32384996712570525492009-06-03T10:34:44.000-05:002009-06-03T10:34:44.000-05:00I've recently begun a women's group and it...I've recently begun a women's group and it has been such a blessing in so many ways. One has been manifested recently in a strange tooth/sinus pain I have been having! OK, the pain isn't the blessing per se, but the friend who has called and emailed to check up on me has been. It is someone I never thought to connect with and I hope it is the start of something long lasting!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://myautumnroad.blogspot.com/2009/06/monday-makeovers.html" rel="nofollow">Monday Makeovers</a>Melinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-50832811346611631682009-06-03T10:32:58.000-05:002009-06-03T10:32:58.000-05:00That quote is SO true. My best girlfriend (my hus...That quote is SO true. My best girlfriend (my husband is my BESTEST friend!!), the maid of honor in my wedding, is absolutely amazing at details. For the past several years she has helped to "pick me up when I'm down" and just be there is all the 'little' ways she can. When I'm having a bad day,m she'll randomly show up at my office with a funny card and some peanut M&M's so brighten my mood... or little random things that we call "mulch" to keep our friendship alive and growing. She was a God-send during my wedding -- don't know how I would have done it without her. Even down to driving to the jeweler mere minutes before the wedding rehearsal because a diamond had fallen out of my ring while getting cleaned two hours before I had to be at the church. She it truly amazing. But above all, she prays for me, which is the greatest of all details. I consider myself SO blessed. True friends are rare and precious indeed.<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://annemcarr.blogspot.com/2009/05/bloom.html" rel="nofollow">Bloom</a>Anne Carrnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3416269008311217146.post-83948168025209861692009-06-03T10:11:22.000-05:002009-06-03T10:11:22.000-05:00I would give it to my friend, Carrie. My husband a...I would give it to my friend, Carrie. My husband and I were new to the church, and she took me under her wing, let me spend time with her and her family, lets me play with her kids! (whom I adore!), encourages my faith, and saw real potential in me. She asked me to take over her place as children's ministry director. She lets me be me; crying at the littlest things, being shy in large groups, she prays for me, and the most important detail... when we come over to eat, she always makes stuff without onions because she knows I hate them! ha! My Nana doesn't even do that, and it's so sweet to me!<br /><br />Recent blog post: <a href="http://lifescontinualproject.blogspot.com/2009/05/im-seeing-things.html" rel="nofollow">I'm seeing things</a>Amanda Strayernoreply@blogger.com