tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post7120456091310331916..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: The Richest Lady In TownJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-71373525341959766652013-06-13T11:30:55.222+10:002013-06-13T11:30:55.222+10:00Hi Elaine,
There is something truly special about...Hi Elaine,<br /><br />There is something truly special about indulging in a good book. I am not one to sit around but I never feel it is a waste of time to read. It is interesting the value placed on books in different demographics and I guess supply and demand plays a part. Books for children in situations like in Cambodia are exactly what initiated my career in kid's books. I too poured over the Golden Books - re-reading and re-reading multiple times. Entertainment was simpler back then.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Kayleen<br />Kayleen West - Children Author/Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102357041523253163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-44718814008271005312013-06-13T08:39:24.609+10:002013-06-13T08:39:24.609+10:00I too was a golden book girl, Elaine. So many simi...I too was a golden book girl, Elaine. So many similarities,I chuckled as I read the comment about those who ask not getting as I used to say much the same and the picture of coming home with bags of books from the library. Lovely post but particularly liked where you ended up. Great verse to remember.Dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217918666756258037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-68934243482607182202013-06-12T12:42:38.037+10:002013-06-12T12:42:38.037+10:00Hi Elaine,
I love your perspective on being the ri...Hi Elaine,<br />I love your perspective on being the richest lady in town and also the feeling about books you've instilled in your family.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48888618319549372362013-06-11T08:17:02.930+10:002013-06-11T08:17:02.930+10:00Hi Elaine. I love that you take piles of books wit...Hi Elaine. I love that you take piles of books with you to Cambodia. My sister is going to do a three year missionary stint over there - I might suggest the same to her. Blessings.Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-87418926258722408182013-06-10T17:01:18.481+10:002013-06-10T17:01:18.481+10:00How lovely for you, Elaine. I see you've yet t...How lovely for you, Elaine. I see you've yet to stack your shelves...that'll be fun.<br />My husband has floor to ceiling bookshelves in his study also my son...in his bedroom and the hallway.<br />Me, I only have my writing books, as I've given away most of my books. I get great delight in sharing them, hoping they'll be passed on in turn.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83275960256830614922013-06-10T16:05:29.621+10:002013-06-10T16:05:29.621+10:00Elaine, that would definitely be my favourite room...Elaine, that would definitely be my favourite room. My husband once had a dream that we would live in a house with book shelves on all the walls. I told him it was prophetic! He panicked and said it was a nightmare LOL. Haven't quite got there yet, but we are up to bookcase No. 7 (2 of them half size). Also loved your story about taking books to the children in Cambodia. What a blessing to be able to share books with them in that way. May God continue to bless your ministry.Nola Passmorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08425394685430146759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-35712633745654193782013-06-10T14:04:59.868+10:002013-06-10T14:04:59.868+10:00I loved how you described the books on your shelf ...I loved how you described the books on your shelf as being like growth rings in a tree. So true!<br />My bookshelf is a lot slimmer now than it was, but the books I've kept all say something about who I was and what I learned or was interested in during that time.Penny Reevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17673959533876970193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-43322272813489403182013-06-10T13:43:08.528+10:002013-06-10T13:43:08.528+10:00So happy for you to be the richest lady in town! Y...So happy for you to be the richest lady in town! Your mention of Golden Books brought back memories for me as well... Instilling the love of books in my children... all of our personal libraries ever growing... always being aware though that HIS book is the most precious of all. Enjoy your new home :)Margaret Lepkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08147233663724759684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-80591144990777004732013-06-10T12:53:11.963+10:002013-06-10T12:53:11.963+10:00Fantastic, Elaine. Thank you for sharing. Remind...Fantastic, Elaine. Thank you for sharing. Reminded me of my two favourite possessions I had. The first was the Children's Bible, which I still have and spent hours reading. Then there was the Treasury of Hans Christian Anderson that my mother brought me when I was 10 years old. I loved that book and spent hours pouring over it. When my daughter turned 10, I brought her the same book and she is an avid reader these days. I think that creating a culture of reading is so important and what a wonderful work you are doing in Cambodia.<br /><br />I have room envy...one day I will have my library too! LOL You certainly are the richest woman in town!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10783055513267335064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-16736852945325817202013-06-10T12:07:00.354+10:002013-06-10T12:07:00.354+10:00PS Enjoy your new library to the full. I know you ...PS Enjoy your new library to the full. I know you will! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-70125812484793460942013-06-10T12:02:08.105+10:002013-06-10T12:02:08.105+10:00Oh Elaine. I loved your post. I fully understand y...Oh Elaine. I loved your post. I fully understand your journey since I too have had a love affair with books right through my life as has my husband. It's such a joy to see our son now at age 23 spending so much time reading - he is probably the highest user in our 6 libraries one card system - since he gets so many books each week - and good ones too!<br /><br />I loved what you'd told your kids about choosing fruits, veggies and books when out in the shops. Great wisdom there.<br /><br />I also agree that each of us is indeed the 'richest woman in town' when we know Jesus.<br />Bless you for all you are doing to promote the love of books in the world at large. Being a READER makes on rich beyond all imaginings doesn't it?<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-29733301285959364512013-06-10T11:34:43.360+10:002013-06-10T11:34:43.360+10:00A beautiful post that brings back many memories, E...A beautiful post that brings back many memories, Elaine--and your library must be gorgeous! Re the Golden books, yes, they used to be four for a dollar, I remember, at one stage. I still have a lot of the ones I bought for our children on the shelf here for our grandchildren to enjoy. They're a bit dog-eared but they're still readable!Jo-Anne Berthelsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09775045057529728396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-26443605017450891352013-06-10T11:00:28.292+10:002013-06-10T11:00:28.292+10:00Thanks Elaine
I love finding kindred spirits on th...Thanks Elaine<br />I love finding kindred spirits on this site! My childhood story is much the same as yours, the love of reading from Golden Books! And in turn my son loves to read, which I attribute to the treat of a 'Cocky Circle' book at the supermarket most weeks! <br /><br />What a blessing for you to be able to travel to another country to share your passion for reading and writing!<br />Di Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288915294738813579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-36666816141870121992013-06-10T10:34:53.388+10:002013-06-10T10:34:53.388+10:00I loved reading your story of how books have impac...I loved reading your story of how books have impacted your life. I am very grateful that both of my children love books.Adam David Collingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18072000680990534407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-37561057222287520212013-06-10T09:47:45.773+10:002013-06-10T09:47:45.773+10:00Elaine, your post reminds me of when my son was li...Elaine, your post reminds me of when my son was little and we would go to the shops. He was allowed to get a milkshake and a book. As a consequence, we have so many books. He now enjoys other things (like Lego), but his love of books is still so strong. What we feed is what will grow. Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-48773321119768194812013-06-10T09:44:39.981+10:002013-06-10T09:44:39.981+10:00I remember buying a golden book a week when I was ...I remember buying a golden book a week when I was pregnant with my first daughter! Now my daughters are buying these precious books to read to their children. Yes we are blessed indeed. Tracey Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12228597379311747708noreply@blogger.com