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Re: Daddy: Giving is Joy

bgsand — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 18:26:32 -0000

Thanks so much - he did indeed - and he gave back a lot.

Re: Daddy: Giving is Joy

bgsand — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 07:12:37 -0000

Thanks so much for that - and consider yourself lucky about the braces part.

Yes, thanks, I did design my Web site - and am about to redesign it as soon as I catch up with other projects.

Re: Sunset or Sunrise?

bgsand — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:11:12 -0000

Thanks! Trying really hard not to be weepy/whiny and sometimes I'm successful. Sometimes ... not.

Re: Sunset or Sunrise?

bgsand — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 08:52:06 -0000

Thanks for that, Dave, and thanks for stopping by.

You guys are in a rich family time as well — love watching those sweet girls in all their innocence and beauty.

Re: Sunset or Sunrise?

bgsand — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:00:59 -0000

I love it!

I'm obsessed with sunrises/sunsets - but have to admit as a night owl, I see very few sunrises.

I used to drive my daughter to school - going east and we'd watch the sun rise together on the way to school. Those days were over when the driver's license came. I missed them!

Re: Sunset or Sunrise?

bgsand — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:59:05 -0000

I like the way you think, Gary! I'm trying to look at it that way as well - not that I don't have my moments ...

Re: Encouragement File

bgsand — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:37:40 -0000

testing comments

Re: Thoughts from Leadership Summit 09

bgsand — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:11:36 -0000

Thanks so much, Gary. I was also live tweeting at the same time, so it felt a bit like walking and chewing gum.

Re: I Was Wrong

bgsand — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:31:41 -0000

Thanks, Gary!

Re: Social Media Strategy: United Methodist Church and 10THOUSANDDOORS

bgsand — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:25:41 -0000

I'm a social media nut - and am so happy to see the UMC going in this direction. Great to see the Church leading for once instead of playing catch-up.

Thanks for your innovation and creativity.

Re: Is it a Donut or is it Manna?

gjduke — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:42:21 -0000

You & Jim must have taught her well.

Re: Is it a Donut or is it Manna?

bgsand — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:51:05 -0000

I wish I could take credit for the volunteering - my 17-year-old daughter was my inspiration; she's been to Manna House many times - that's what made me finally go!

Re: Is it a Donut or is it Manna?

bgsand — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:05:43 -0000

Thank you for love, your servant's heart and your dedication and commitment. And for your patience with me! I will definitely be back!

Re: Is it a Donut or is it Manna?

bgsand — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:40:15 -0000

Thanks so much! It was a pretty profound experience.

Re: Redemption 2009

bgsand — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 11:00:13 -0000

Thanks, Dave - peace to you as well!

Re: Repp Ties, Baseball Hats and a Life Well-Lived

bgsand — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:27:36 -0000

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment, Gary.

Yes, it does go deeper; I was very close to him. Writing about him a couple of times a year is comforting in a way, and it's nice to remember.

Sorry you have known the same loss, but at the same time, glad you can relate.

Re: Nothing New Under the Sun — or in the Cloud

bgsand — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:51:07 -0000

Thanks, Gary — I really enjoyed being on the panel and I learned a lot, like I always do!

Re: Do Not Disconnect

bgsand — Fri, 22 May 2009 12:23:54 -0000

A week without email? Ohhhh. I think I might not survive it.

Ha. Different strokes, I guess - a few hours is plenty for me, though sometimes if I'm really busy I can go longer - just because I don't have time to think about being disconnected.

Re: Do Not Disconnect

bgsand — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:33:56 -0000

Thanks, Gary - glad to know it's not just me.

And I had to run out tonight and get my cell phone out of the car because I forgot it and was starting to freak out.

Great to see you!

Re: Home

bgsand — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:20:58 -0000

I agree — and not just for the kids. It was good for me as well. Just to put a face with the whole issue of poverty and homelessness made it much more real.

Thanks for your comment!

Re: Methodists Embrace Social Media

bgsand — Fri, 08 May 2009 21:59:37 -0000

Thanks, Gary! Thanks for reading. Hope to see you again soon!

Re: Not Being God’s Friend/Fan on Facebook

bgsand — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:15:47 -0000

Thanks. I didn't become a fan of God either. Not that I'm not IRL ... I just think it's ... icky.

Re: Can't get you out of my head... - For the life of me I can never get him to jump up...

bgsand — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 09:23:39 -0000

Pretty good jump for a big dog!

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » So I’m A Dad // And It Breaks My Heart

Beth G. Sanders — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:07:53 -0000

beautiful words from a daddy's heart.

i'm the mom of 2 girls, who are now 16 and 20. there have been so many of these moments i can't count. how i wish i had recorded them like you did here.

but from now on i will.

thanks.

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » What Does Depression Feel Like?

Beth G. Sanders — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:15:25 -0000

I don't understand why some people can't seem to get that often depression is chemical. There are actually physiological reasons, it's not a sign of spiritual weakness or lack of faith anymore than cancer or high blood pressure or strep.

It doesn't mean you are messed up - just that something in your brain isn't firing right. Sorry, not a great explanation - my sister is a shrink, but I am not.

We take antibiotics for infections, meds for blood pressure ... anti-depressive meds are no different. Yeah, God can heal, but sometimes He chooses to do it through the gift of medicine.