http://disqus.com/by/amysondova/enThu, 04 Feb 2016 20:22:40 -0000http://www.incourage.me/2016/02/why-you-really-matter-an-anthem-for-women.html#comment-2496825219<p>Ann, thank you so much for this post. I've battled obesity since childhood. Last year I decided I wanted to LIVE or at least fight to live a better life. It was definitely a big turning point for me and so far, I've lost 90 pounds...and I can buy clothes at the store!!! It's amazing.</p><p>Despite all this success and all the high-fives I get from people at church, my weight journey has become more of an emotional battle...and I think your post is key to my struggle. I am desperate to lose weight so I can feel worthwhile, not seeing my worth in God. Furthermore, thinking that God can't use me because I'm fat, like I'm a major disappointment to Him.</p><p>Your post reminds me of WHY I matter to God...and it helps shove those evil, negative thoughts back into the dark depths from where they came. Thank you for reminding me how ALL of me matters.</p><p></p>amysondovaThu, 04 Feb 2016 20:22:40 -0000http://forthemommas.com/articles/walgreens-buys-rite-aid-pharmacy#comment-2331197007<p>I completely agree! I rarely shop at Walgreen's because their system is so ridiculous. I love Rite Aid and hope this merger does not go through.</p>amysondovaWed, 28 Oct 2015 10:45:31 -0000https://www.crossway.org/blog/2015/05/coming-soon-new-esv-journaling-bibles/#comment-2046193415<p>I adore the ESV and read it on an app, but would love to have a paper copy...and since I take copious notes, this beautiful Bible would be perfect for me!</p>amysondovaTue, 26 May 2015 12:51:41 -0000http://www.thecouponingcouple.com/frozen-backpack-with-assorted-hair-accessories-only-7-44-reg-11-99/#comment-1699672459<p>I'm so getting it! Thanks for the deal!</p>amysondovaTue, 18 Nov 2014 11:47:18 -0000http://www.sarahcunningham.org/making-friends-research#comment-1592674496<p>Sarah, I would love to be a part of your project as a single woman with a best friend who is like a sister to me. I don't have a lot of close family, so my church is my family, which adds an interesting dynamic. I also closed myself off from people from 7 years while battling an illness. I think friendship is a healing balm.</p>amysondovaWed, 17 Sep 2014 02:01:47 -0000http://bfads.net/Wednesday-Hot-Deals-2014-02-12#comment-1243046474<p>The best gift ever is....50% off Russell Stover chocolates the day AFTER Valentine's Day. Yes, I'm a true bargain shopper! ;)</p>amysondovaThu, 13 Feb 2014 14:27:44 -0000http://www.soulmunchies.com/the-importance-of-a-good-team/#comment-459930077<p>Praying that Baby Rowe comes soon!  Sorry I've been MIA for the past few months, but you're still one of my fave ladies on the web. :) </p>amysondovaThu, 08 Mar 2012 12:50:49 -0000http://www.feelingtheweight.com/post/9924805162#comment-428290333<p>I found this post via Ben's Tweet.  My dog, Cassie, just died this past Tuesday.  She would've been 13 in March.  Now it's Thursday night and I'm not crying every hour (or less) anymore. So far, it seems that coming home is the hardest because I have only one dog to greet me, not two.  And my 5 year-old shih tzu greets me frantically, like she's hoping I brought Cassie home.  Or maybe it's because she's never been alone like this her entire life, until now.</p><p>No, it's not natural.  And I hate it.  But I am so thankful for the hope in God--that all things will be redeemed.</p>amysondovaThu, 02 Feb 2012 23:13:32 -0000http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2012/01/sclq-skits/#comment-425535059<p>LOL. Thanks for the morning laugh! :)</p>amysondovaTue, 31 Jan 2012 11:53:38 -0000http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2012/01/sclq-skits/#comment-425534473<p>Our church makes funny videos featuring church members, so it's LIKE a skit. Our church has 4 services and is going to 5. Therefore, it would be a lot of dramatic happenings if a skit was done at every service. They did a really funny one about "THE BIGGEST LOSER" on Sunday actually. </p>amysondovaTue, 31 Jan 2012 11:52:49 -0000https://michaelhyatt.com/five-ways-to-find-a-mentor.html#comment-422399552<p>This is very helpful as I'm looking for a mentor.  Since leadership is one of my gifts, it is challenging to find a woman in church leadership (fortunately my new church is a UMC).  I thought God would plop someone in my lap, but your article confirms the need to be intentional (and prayerful) as I find my mentor.  Thank you for writing this!</p>amysondovaFri, 27 Jan 2012 12:27:28 -0000http://www.jonacuff.com/stuffchristianslike/2012/01/tim-tebow-the-christian-girl%e2%80%99s-heartthrob/#comment-416783731<p>Excellent post, Hannah! I'd crush on Tebow if I was 10 years younger. But I'm hoping that it'll work out with you and Tim.</p>amysondovaFri, 20 Jan 2012 11:57:48 -0000http://www.marydemuth.com/criticism-does-not-define-you/#comment-386395729<p>Mary, thank you for these very true words!  I have a book of positive God affirmations because it's so easy to believe the lies in my head and not the truth of who GOD tells me who I am.  :)</p>amysondovaWed, 14 Dec 2011 08:37:44 -0000http://thenightbookmobile.tumblr.com/post/13954305687#comment-386102488<p>Thanks for the giveaway!<br>Merry Christmas!<br>Amy // amyismyfriend at aol dot com</p><p></p>amysondovaTue, 13 Dec 2011 22:04:24 -0000http://bookbitereviews.blogspot.com/2011/08/bbreview-just-in-case-by-meg-rosoff-and.html#comment-286055765<p>I love Eeyore. He's my fave Pooh character. We always need a little Eeyore for perspective.</p>amysondovaSun, 14 Aug 2011 00:30:04 -0000http://bibledude.net/i-will-not-leave-you-orphaned/#comment-276253479<p>I think we chatted about this on Google Talk.  I am really excited that you and the mister are such strong supporters of adoption and consider it a future option for your family. :)  I'm so proud to know you. </p>amysondovaWed, 03 Aug 2011 14:19:38 -0000http://bibledude.net/i-will-not-leave-you-orphaned/#comment-275853852<p>Great post, Crystal!  Although adoption IS a great way to help, even though it's not the only way.  There are over 1/2 million kids up for adoption right here in the United States.  :) </p>amysondovaWed, 03 Aug 2011 01:33:00 -0000http://readmebookmarkmeloveme.blogspot.com/2011/07/850-follower-giveaway-part-2.html#comment-273578289<p>If I could be any female book character, I would be Luna Lovegood from the Harry Potter books because she's smart, strange, has radish earrings, loves animals, and doesn't die in Deathly Hallows.</p><p>GFC = ArtsyBookishGal</p><p>Thanks for the giveaway!</p><p>Amy // amyismyfriend at aol dot com</p>amysondovaTue, 02 Aug 2011 00:33:20 -0000http://divinest-sense.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-reads.html#comment-267345481<p>I want to read the whole Wingfeather Saga, Divergent, Fireflight, Paranormalcy, The Hunger Games series, and start on some Cassie Clare books, plus read the books I need to review...and of course, all the books I forgot to mention because they're on my Kindle.  I'm currently reading THE HELP.</p>amysondovaThu, 28 Jul 2011 00:36:44 -0000https://bibledude.net/bittersweet-book-review/#comment-266123205<p>Another book to put on the ol' Amazon Wish List. :)   </p>amysondovaTue, 26 Jul 2011 23:41:17 -0000http://bibledude.net/book-review-the-scent-of-water/#comment-249942729<p>You know who's awesome?  Anyone related to Ravi Zacharias! :)  </p>amysondovaTue, 12 Jul 2011 20:49:15 -0000http://divinest-sense.blogspot.com/2011/07/village-facts.html#comment-243475981<p>I want to go to this village you speak of and rock out on a golf cart.  I was at Barnes &amp; Noble this weekend to return books I ordered online (with gift cards), but then a kind soul sent me those VERY SAME BOOKS as a present.   While I was there, I looked around with disdain at the non-discounted books, which were even pricey in the discounted section.  However, you *CAN* find some nice writing journals in the clearance section, which I find worth the trip. This place is located in "THE PROMENADE SHOPS" a hip shopping center (sub "hip" for "expensive") that has music playing from the trees AND you can take your dog into the stores.  Very sophisticated.  Very not me.  But I do want to take my dog into stores (no, B&amp;N does NOT allow canines in their stores.  Snobs.)</p>amysondovaTue, 05 Jul 2011 23:57:24 -0000http://livelaughlovebook.blogspot.com/2011/06/in-my-mailbox-19-ala-recap-and-giveaway.html#comment-242385861<p>Great video! I'm excited about THE SCORPIO races! Thanks for the giveaway!</p><p>Amy // amyismyfriend at aol dot com</p>amysondovaMon, 04 Jul 2011 23:55:48 -0000http://ryanseacrest.com/2011/06/27/enter-for-your-chance-to-win-a-1000-pier-1-imports-gift-card/#comment-237422069<p>Thanks for the giveaway! </p>amysondovaTue, 28 Jun 2011 23:37:13 -0000http://www.knittingandsundries.com/2011/06/literary-blog-hop-international-june-25.html#comment-235548956<p>I would love to win THE HANDMAID'S TALE.  (Because I already have THE HELP, NIGHT, &amp; ANGELA'S ASHES--all great picks!)</p><p>Thank you so much for the lovely giveaway!</p><p> </p><p>Amy // amyismyfriend at aol dot com <br> </p><p></p>amysondovaSun, 26 Jun 2011 23:32:30 -0000