tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post4942328845425618689..comments2024-02-17T17:59:25.010+10:00Comments on Christian Writers Downunder: Only a Toy GiraffeJeanette O'Haganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11057798704247611224noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-27208027897837816502012-05-28T14:45:12.872+10:002012-05-28T14:45:12.872+10:00That's lovely to hear Rose. And am sure they c...That's lovely to hear Rose. And am sure they comfort you in a special way since your Dad passed on. My sympathies for your loss. And thanks for your encouraging words Rose! Bless you.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-41055440411988911342012-05-28T14:05:11.893+10:002012-05-28T14:05:11.893+10:00I still have my favourite stuffed toys. They were ...I still have my favourite stuffed toys. They were all given to me by my Dad who passed away a year ago. Having them reminds me of his love. Beautiful post, Anusha.Rose Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00916783669139743112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-88764015369208561422012-05-26T13:07:33.217+10:002012-05-26T13:07:33.217+10:00Hi Janet,
So glad to hear it. Thanks very much for...Hi Janet,<br />So glad to hear it. Thanks very much for your encouraging feedback. Yes, I hope we do meet up in the not too distant future. Are you coming for the Writer's getaway in Oct? Hope you are. That's lovely - hearing about Sophie - the Footprints mascot. Sounds great.<br /><br />Couldn't help laughing as I read your list - they all sound gorgeous. Bought my son a cheeky monkey last week and he too is getting to know us and displaying his unique personality, so I fully understand what you say! :) Your bunch sure sound interesting! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-44876234917567557952012-05-24T20:55:10.242+10:002012-05-24T20:55:10.242+10:00Hi Anusha, I absolutely loved this post!
I have a...Hi Anusha, I absolutely loved this post!<br /><br />I have a feeling we'd get along really well if we met in real life! I have a real "thing" for stuffed toys - did you know Footprints has a mascot, called Sophie? She even has her own Facebook page, and you can read her story here: http://footprintsaustralia.com/blog/2010/09/01/the-footprints-mascot/.<br /><br />Of course Sophie is only one of many, and they all have their own personalities, habits, and voices - there is Bananas the very cheeky monkey, Rebecca the dainty little rabbit who somehow has picked up a Filipino accent in her travels (perhaps when she came to Manila with me in 2009?!), Georgia the Giraffe ... Mr 18 in particular has a real gift for doing their voices!Footprints Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17623190578935913157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-33528472690351675822012-05-24T17:55:15.282+10:002012-05-24T17:55:15.282+10:00Thanks Narelle. Thanks for reading and for your po...Thanks Narelle. Thanks for reading and for your positive feedback.<br />Bless you.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-78778575607401621372012-05-24T17:54:28.658+10:002012-05-24T17:54:28.658+10:00That's lovely Melanie. Sounds like you too hav...That's lovely Melanie. Sounds like you too have your faire share of special 'pets'. Like you, we also go away often so it's not practical to have a pet. And yes, teddies from people who care for you are special aren't they?<br /><br />Thanks for sharing. :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47033905574468833882012-05-24T16:39:53.857+10:002012-05-24T16:39:53.857+10:00Lovely post Anusha and I'm glad Raffy is bring...Lovely post Anusha and I'm glad Raffy is bring you joy :)Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665380446283721576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-15954371495898304012012-05-24T15:42:25.770+10:002012-05-24T15:42:25.770+10:00We can't really have a pet, we go camping and ...We can't really have a pet, we go camping and are away too often. yet we have two stuffed toys in our car. Spud, a brown wombat, and Rainbow, a fish. Shows or games is how we gained them. <br />Right now by my feet is a little stuffed dog, on my bed are several teddies. <br />Writing can be a solitary existence but we have these little reminders of others in my life. As for my teddies they come from people who care and love me.Melanie Carter Winklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08011605544837222792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-50745212194440097452012-05-23T22:31:09.859+10:002012-05-23T22:31:09.859+10:00Hi Rita,
Lovely to hear from you and thanks for yo...Hi Rita,<br />Lovely to hear from you and thanks for your lovely words about my blog. So glad you liked it. I'm delighted to hear you copied my personal story and yes, you are most welcome to use it on your weekly blog. I will have a look at it asap.<br /><br />Go for it. I am honoured! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-24608820264751404472012-05-23T22:29:22.881+10:002012-05-23T22:29:22.881+10:00Hi Dotti,
Thank you for your most encouraging word...Hi Dotti,<br />Thank you for your most encouraging words. They blessed me. :)<br /><br />As for a writing buddy - yes, I am also ready to put my hand up! I don't have any writing buddies really - and would be glad to join up with you. Let me know how and when and how I can help you! Sounds good to me! :)<br />Blessings,<br />AnushaAnusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-40442328450440782102012-05-23T19:42:32.992+10:002012-05-23T19:42:32.992+10:00Hi Anusha, I really enjoyed your blog & pic of...Hi Anusha, I really enjoyed your blog & pic of Raffy!<br /><br />I looked up your website and copied your personal story. Would you give me permission to place it on my weekly blog? It's at http://inspirationalromance.blogspot.com I need more Aussie content. I also have a couple of other CWDU bloggers who are going to send their stories to me.Rita Galiehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14586506137798711397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-83961693946259536102012-05-23T17:55:27.153+10:002012-05-23T17:55:27.153+10:00So, so cute Anusha :) I love how you find blessing...So, so cute Anusha :) I love how you find blessing in the simple and profound. <br /><br />You have me on the look out for a 'writing' buddy of the soft variety now too. Not that my critique partners are not soft when they need to be. But I wouldn't mind some silent company in my writing room. xxDorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13622521834128746217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38842444869315056102012-05-23T12:35:11.123+10:002012-05-23T12:35:11.123+10:00And yes, Paula, I have to agree with you. A perfec...And yes, Paula, I have to agree with you. A perfect pet indeed! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-14233886425946690232012-05-23T12:34:36.242+10:002012-05-23T12:34:36.242+10:00Yes Amanda. God often surprises us with many bless...Yes Amanda. God often surprises us with many blessings, doesn't He? Who would have thought! :)Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-56083531774897170882012-05-23T12:33:02.050+10:002012-05-23T12:33:02.050+10:00Exactly Peter! We often underestimate the value of...Exactly Peter! We often underestimate the value of what we do! But God doesn't. Only Eternity will reveal some of the ways our lives and words have impacted others.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-3484849756668138902012-05-23T10:17:48.834+10:002012-05-23T10:17:48.834+10:00Hi Anusha,
He has lovely, soulful eyes. You don...Hi Anusha,<br />He has lovely, soulful eyes. You don't have to feed him, walk him or clean up his mess, either. A perfect pet.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-47699001976744325252012-05-23T08:26:51.230+10:002012-05-23T08:26:51.230+10:00Strange the things that bring surprises of blessin...Strange the things that bring surprises of blessing into our lives. Thanks for sharing Anusha. :)Amanda Deedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02430837640142332983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208627029605402728.post-38376983153022693242012-05-23T07:33:44.056+10:002012-05-23T07:33:44.056+10:00So a gift is what we make of it.
I'll bet if ...So a gift is what we make of it.<br /><br />I'll bet if the supermarket knew what value the toy had they would have charged more for it. Fortunately, God is not like that.Peter McLennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446729346706052416noreply@blogger.com