Re: Saying Good-bye

Well, I had my mind pretty set on going private with my blog but tonight alone, I have had near 200 emails, along with all your wonderful comments so I will do this, spend time tomorrow in prayer and meditation over what to do. I must say, I am overwhelmed by your kind comments. Emery, my wise gentle man, said to me tonight while on our Friday night date,
"you just don't want to cave in to a few negative people that would like nothing more than for you to leave the blogging world". Maybe he is right.
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MiSScNeLLY said…
I am glad to hear that you have more support then negativity. I am also glad to hear that you pray about your decisions. What you offer here really is a ministry to people.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Michelle-ozark crafter said…
It is good to know the great number of people who love, care for and support you! i will pray to on what you should do and that those making the negative comments would see how hurtful their remarks are.
Friday, March 14, 2008
sulli said…
I think your husband is a very wise man. If someone doesnt like what you have to say, no one is forcing it on them, and luckily for the rest of us we live in a land that offers us freedom in our speech, and in our beliefs... Sometimes it may not always be easy on us, but each time we forge on and do what we know is right, We honor God, and we honor all the brave men and women who died to give us that right.
Friday, March 14, 2008
mikesgirl said…
You must do what is right for you and your family, but know there are a lot of wonderful women out here who would really miss the inspiration and wisdom you add to their days. Closing down your blog would only serve to shift the power over to those few negative people. Those of us who are regular readers will support you in whatever you decide to do, but I truly hope you decide to remain open to us and continue to brighten our days.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Aunt Jenny said…
I sure hope you stay with your blog. It is a daily treat that I really look forward to. You always make me think..in a good way. I am glad to hear that you are hanging in there.
As for negative comments..some people just arn't happy unless they are making others unhappy. It stinks. I appreciate YOU.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Mimi said…
listen to your gentle man..
I get great enjoyment from your blog...and I am totally intrigued with your grand babies...and your simple life...
Saturday, March 15, 2008
~Bren~ said…
HE IS, HE IS, HE IS RIGHT!!!! Oh please, do not do something in haste (without much prayer). We all, who know you, understand that you are not being ungracious when you respond to some hateful nasty attitudes that you have been dealing with for the last couple of years. We know you Patty. You take so much and then you speak up to defend yourself...usually your point was completely taken out of context and you are trying to point back to your original point...and some readers never will get it. And some get it but want to cause heartache and hurt. DON'T let them close down God's work.
Those of you (200) who have e-mailed Patty privately, please leave a comment here too so the WORLD can see your support.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Carrie J said…
Patty, it was Einstein that said "Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds."
I wish I could give you a hug. I happen to be married to a man who came from an entire family of "mediocre minds". I have always said it is the price I have paid for the privilege of being his wife.
It is frustrating but I feel that every time I meet the challenge and surmount it, and end it feeling some compassion for the person, I grow a little.
I try to remind myself that that type behavior comes from some place of pain.
You are much better than I at that I believe. I've learned a lot reading your blog. There have been days when I thought you were writing just for my own enlightenment.

I would miss you greatly if you were no longer posting and I think Emery is right.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Renee said…
Having just found your blog I would hate to see it go but fully understand why. What ever you decide, thank you for sharing yourself and the bits and pieces of your life with us!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
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Sunday, March 16, 2008
Charity Grace said…
I agree with your husband. The naysayers can be most discouraging.

I also think that life happens in seasons. I once thought I would blog forever. Now I realize that although I don't see stopping in the foreseeable future, there might (probably will) become a time when it is not longer the season to keep a blog. So if your season is drawing to a close, I will hate to see you go, but I also understand. I do hope it's not time for you to stop, because yours has quickly become a favorite blog. I feel we live in parallel universes so many times when I read what you've written. But if it is--it is.

Thanks for sharing your heart.
Sunday, March 16, 2008
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