tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post2204630316436790630..comments2023-03-05T04:12:09.387-05:00Comments on Over the Backyard Fence: Chapter 2... Ms. PerfectionKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09490282906820870874noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-63550164986189340932008-10-05T20:48:00.000-04:002008-10-05T20:48:00.000-04:00Hi again, Kristen!I realized tonight, after postin...Hi again, Kristen!<BR/>I realized tonight, after posting the previous comment to you yesterday, that the email I got and was referring to was from another Kristen! So sorry for the mix-up! Her email DID move me...and so did you post.<BR/><BR/>How's that for a dose of non-perfection? :)<BR/><BR/>LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078650219972404293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-79971558377943402552008-10-04T22:17:00.000-04:002008-10-04T22:17:00.000-04:00Kristen,How completely awesome that you admitted t...Kristen,<BR/>How completely awesome that you admitted to your struggle for Ms. Perfection, even down to writing the perfect post about her! Loved that very "real" blogging moment. :) I'm sure we've all been there, friend.<BR/><BR/>I was so moved by your email. Please know that I walk this journey with you. I have prayed for you by name tonight!<BR/><BR/>Lisa :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078650219972404293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-44160017793643041972008-10-04T15:44:00.000-04:002008-10-04T15:44:00.000-04:00Kristen,I love the line "it was so pretty on the o...Kristen,<BR/><BR/>I love the line "it was so pretty on the outside but broken on the inside" because I look at other people and think man, she has it all together just like Lisa when she talked about the married couple looking like the perfect couple, then Gog says yea but you don't know whats going on "on the inside" so just be thankful for where you are. He has taught be alot in almost 62 years but thank godness he isn't through with me yet.Pat N Flhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06093116422058151714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-4963318545844729522008-10-02T20:34:00.000-04:002008-10-02T20:34:00.000-04:00Thank you Kristen for his honest post...I can rela...Thank you Kristen for his honest post...I can relate on more levels than I really want to admit, but it really does come down to being real. This is something that has been on my mind so much over the past year or so. Praise the Lord for being perfect so we don't have to. He is our best example of humility. His ability and wanting to be real with people has taught me so much. Thanks again.much2ponderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392298165950651491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-76763344945684252582008-10-02T12:20:00.000-04:002008-10-02T12:20:00.000-04:00What a great post. I love this "Trying to cover u...What a great post. I love this "Trying to cover up my imperfection with makeup and nice clothes... well that's like trying to put a band aid on a gunshot wound. It's just not going to work" How true that is. I find my self dressing my wounds alot.<BR/><BR/>CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550650176617319950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-69057388556241508782008-10-02T11:27:00.000-04:002008-10-02T11:27:00.000-04:00Thanking God for your very real heart and your jou...Thanking God for your very real heart and your journey toward him! That's authenticity friend, moving in the direction of Jesus will always yield truth.<BR/><BR/>peace~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-68629234328319577082008-10-01T17:54:00.000-04:002008-10-01T17:54:00.000-04:00Kristen, you are right, we can't covwer our wounds...Kristen, you are right, we can't covwer our wounds with just a bandaid. We can only cover them with Christ. Isn't it amazing how bi the small things seem to us when we are full of ourself?!?!? Sad. Walking this journey with you! Thanks for sharing!<BR/><BR/>In His Graces~PamelaPamela (His maidservant)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611570804370035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-22827479790851019152008-10-01T15:22:00.000-04:002008-10-01T15:22:00.000-04:00Oh girl, you had me laughing out loud with this on...Oh girl, you had me laughing out loud with this one: "Can you believe that even after reading the chapter, I have lamented over writing the perfect post on Ms. Perfection? How crazy is that!"<BR/><BR/>I resemble that comment......<BR/><BR/>Glad to be on this journey with you!<BR/>Darlene{darlene}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17310243306735564898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-19246472394942200042008-10-01T08:54:00.000-04:002008-10-01T08:54:00.000-04:00Thanks for sharing your heart!I think I need to ke...Thanks for sharing your heart!<BR/><BR/>I think I need to keep the quote about wanting to be seen as real or perfect in a place where I can be reminded of this. I'm just so thankful for God's grace and how patient he is with me. <BR/><BR/>I wonder how many other people who are in this study felt they had to write the "perfect" post? Thanks for being real about that:)Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419455608896457072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-79158801591031445702008-09-30T23:18:00.000-04:002008-09-30T23:18:00.000-04:00Sometimes I think God does things like the fingern...Sometimes I think God does things like the fingernail polish chip just to remind us that He cares more about our hearts. I have found that being real is a journey for me. There are times when it comes naturally, but there are times when I am riddled with insecurity and being open feels like walking around naked! But He peels that away when i turn to Him. It all falls in its proper place. <BR/>So nice to read your thoughts!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-1220903477820569632008-09-30T21:36:00.000-04:002008-09-30T21:36:00.000-04:00I can soooo relate. To think that a chip in our na...I can soooo relate. <BR/>To think that a chip in our nail polish could very well throw us over the edge:)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Love your post!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204911845335416211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-6314728006937001742008-09-30T20:09:00.000-04:002008-09-30T20:09:00.000-04:00I too am very critical seeking perfection when I l...I too am very critical seeking perfection when I look at pics. Even pics that are taken at birthday parties or holidays. I want those pics to be perfect to capture that moment that can never be captured again. <BR/><BR/>I loved your intro. You made me laugh about trying to write a perfect post on Ms. Perfection. ME TOO!!!Paula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-58054049139562216802008-09-30T19:51:00.000-04:002008-09-30T19:51:00.000-04:00Beautifully wrapped, broken inside. I wrote the s...Beautifully wrapped, broken inside. I wrote the same words in my post this morning.<BR/><BR/>Many of us do the same thing. How silly are we. But what intersting ways God bring us to our knees.<BR/><BR/>Great post.<BR/>CindyJoy Junktionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02396533426075869292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-67294632008348457982008-09-30T18:32:00.000-04:002008-09-30T18:32:00.000-04:00I want to be real right along with you. Enjoyed y...I want to be real right along with you. Enjoyed your thoughts today. COnnieConniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197368073879030441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-725545600126284207.post-87214375030583945292008-09-30T17:07:00.000-04:002008-09-30T17:07:00.000-04:00Kristen~What a journey we are all on...a journey t...Kristen~<BR/>What a journey we are all on...a journey to find real love, and affection. We may THINK we can find it through "acting" perfect, but the reality of that is a "fake" sorta love.<BR/><BR/>I too, love this quote: "Search your heart. Is it more important for you to be seen as perfect in a certain area.. or seen as real?"<BR/><BR/>What...what great food for thought.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for sharing your thoughts friend!!!Kim@Seasons of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562441645287044164noreply@blogger.com