tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post304314203906085220..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: A timely reminder - Jo-Anne BerthelsenJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83176052809093582892015-01-26T18:43:26.317+10:002015-01-26T18:43:26.317+10:00Great post Jo-Anne, made me laugh at the thought o...Great post Jo-Anne, made me laugh at the thought of you the 'crazy old author lady' being in a huff! <br />I love the way God can shake our emotions back into line with a dose of being thankful....and the lovely author we know and love you for was back!<br />xx DiDi Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-9895415375793465762015-01-23T12:12:42.258+10:002015-01-23T12:12:42.258+10:00Thanks for understanding Jo-Anne. You are right th...Thanks for understanding Jo-Anne. You are right that I need to grieve. I have been surprised by my grief. But I've been used to sharing so much with her over the years that it is not surprising. I can now understand the grief of others better too.<br /><br />God's shown me through your blog and other means that being thankful is one way to heal - so am grieving in full - yet - determined to focus on all the blessings - and know God will help me get to a better place.<br /><br />Thanks again for your kind words Jo-Anne. Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-28443344332157378362015-01-22T19:19:35.909+10:002015-01-22T19:19:35.909+10:00Yes it is, Jeanette, for sure. I thought those fir...Yes it is, Jeanette, for sure. I thought those first two novels of mine would be long forgotten by now but they have kept on selling over the years, probably because I kept speaking and kept having new books published. I have a lot to be thankful for.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47183683912892988182015-01-22T14:31:38.801+10:002015-01-22T14:31:38.801+10:00Hi Jo-Anne
It's great to look at the positives...Hi Jo-Anne<br />It's great to look at the positives in the situation and even when they are not obvious, holding on to God's love and wisdom in our lives. Isn't it wonderful that someone wanted your earlier novel to put it on order :) Jeanette O'Haganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-90692889718724230042015-01-22T14:02:53.980+10:002015-01-22T14:02:53.980+10:00I feel for you, Anusha, in the loss of your mum--I...I feel for you, Anusha, in the loss of your mum--I have seen your beautiful tributes to her on Facebook in the last little while. Of course I didn't know her, but I think she would be very proud of you and all your writing efforts. I'm sure you are thankful for her and for your family and friends etc, but it's important to allow yourself this time to grieve too, Anusha. Whatever our age, our mums are important to us. After my own mum passed away, I can remember thinking, like you, 'Oh, I must tell Mum that!' But she wasn't there anymore to tell--and so we grieve. God bless and comfort you--in the midst of being grateful for what your mum meant to you and for all you have.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71582850219350858822015-01-22T11:53:23.949+10:002015-01-22T11:53:23.949+10:00Thanks Jo for the reminder to turn the negatives i...Thanks Jo for the reminder to turn the negatives into positives - a challenge to all of us in our writing journeys and in our daily lives. I am grieving my Mum's death at present - and find it hard to get past it. She was my biggest cheerleader in my writing journey. Just yesterday a friend had mentioned me in her blog and I would usually have sent it to Mum - who would have immediately checked it out and written back warm words of congratulation. It's so hard to know that I don't have her alongside me any more.<br /><br />And yet - I could instead praise and thank God that I did have her cheer my writing journey for the first 8 years of my writing journey. I can thank Him that I have Him cheering me on all the way. That I have many amazing writer friends who also believe in me and help me, a precious husband and son and many more wonderful Christian friends who encourage me on.<br /><br />I can live to make a difference in my world through my writing just as she did for 72 of her 89 years right until the time of her death.<br /><br />Thank you for reminding me - God's been prodding me to choose gratitude - and your blog was yet another pin prick. THANK YOU Jo-Anne. So glad your books are in demand! And well done for listening to Him too!Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-85111170182057395362015-01-22T10:18:37.721+10:002015-01-22T10:18:37.721+10:00I think that's so true that God seems to open ...I think that's so true that God seems to open doors when we step out, Nola. I often look back and realise that some great thing in my life wouldn't have happened unless I had been obedient to God's promptings prior to that. Thanks for the reminder.Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87792608199035478262015-01-22T09:07:21.732+10:002015-01-22T09:07:21.732+10:00Oh Jo, that must have been really frustrating, but...Oh Jo, that must have been really frustrating, but it's good you were able to turn it around. It's always amazing how God can turn a negative into a positive. Something I need to remember and apply.<br /><br />And what things am I grateful for in my writing journey? Well, a ton of things but I like the way that God opens doors when we step out. There have been a few times when I've had a short piece published and then another opportunity has arisen because of that. Love it when God does that. Thanks for sharing.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.com