tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post2350568181412886797..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: A Thanksgiving 2020 ReflectionMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-87994729118588898302020-11-20T20:27:46.253-05:002020-11-20T20:27:46.253-05:00I am thankful for my family and all my friends. A...I am thankful for my family and all my friends. Also I am thankful for a God who is always there for me and listens to all my prayers. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone. I would love to be entered into the drawing for your books as well.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622676457507864494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-3738037355154971392020-11-20T08:01:48.407-05:002020-11-20T08:01:48.407-05:00Sherida, so good to see your comment. Trust in God...Sherida, so good to see your comment. Trust in God is so important. I always ask that I can trust Him more...and more...and more. He wants the very best for His children, but I'm sure He's upset with some of the things that are happening in the world. We need to ask forgiveness for our failings and beseech Him to have mercy on all of us and to bring us safely through this pandemic.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to you, dear Sherida! Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-7678967452570835922020-11-19T18:01:29.240-05:002020-11-19T18:01:29.240-05:00Debby, such a beautiful post...and a reminder to b...Debby, such a beautiful post...and a reminder to be grateful for my many blessings. Yes, to pray continually....in all circumstances. This time has focused me on trusting God. I fail at times, but renew my attitude when reading and repeating treasured Bible verses. Like you mentioned, I’m thankful for all those who sacrifice to protect us and for the blessings of my family, friends, and faith. May your Thanksgiving be a good celebration!Sherida Stewarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986466218366625633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-64939096154238423122020-11-19T14:19:22.947-05:002020-11-19T14:19:22.947-05:00Jeanne, I loved reading the things for which you&#...Jeanne, I loved reading the things for which you're thankful. A lot of families have enjoyed quality time with their children--a blessing for sure! Good for you being able to write during the shutdown. I stalled for a bit but am now back on track. Also so glad that your husband has a stable job. All my children remained employed, which as you mentioned was a huge blessing.<br /><br />Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I have a feeling 2021 will be a very good year!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-67677639095692492882020-11-19T11:12:12.568-05:002020-11-19T11:12:12.568-05:00Debby, what a beautiful post. Thank you for the re...Debby, what a beautiful post. Thank you for the reminders of all we have to be thankful for. I am thankful for the many ways God's shown up in our year . . . from giving my family good health, for having lots of interesting conversations with our sons, for His showing me how to make writing happen when everything shut down, for the ways God has provided for our needs, for the gift of family, for my husband's stable job . . . there's so much. Thanks for the reminder to focus on what we have. That's so important for this season we're in!<br /><br />I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving, Debby!Jeanne Takenakahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409533877632020738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-56555943886800578002020-11-19T07:26:38.645-05:002020-11-19T07:26:38.645-05:00Hiking sounds delightful! And how special to see y...Hiking sounds delightful! And how special to see your granddaughter. She's a baby, I presume? How precious. Praying you can hold her soon!<br /><br />Have a lovely day, starting a new Thanksgiving tradition!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-40020618012810804572020-11-18T23:21:03.872-05:002020-11-18T23:21:03.872-05:00Wonderful post. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your...Wonderful post. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. This year rather than cook a big meal we are going to hike with oldest son and afterwards go visit our granddaughter at the window. Praying for end of Covid-19 so can hold her. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325450374033809494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-65381142604663503732020-11-18T22:00:35.969-05:002020-11-18T22:00:35.969-05:00So true, Lee-Ann, God is always faithful! I hope y...So true, Lee-Ann, God is always faithful! I hope you and your family are doing well.<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving! You're in the drawing!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-45900254718410435592020-11-18T19:56:07.581-05:002020-11-18T19:56:07.581-05:00Happy Thanksgiving to you! It's been a tough y...Happy Thanksgiving to you! It's been a tough year, for sure, but through it all God has been and still is faithful. (I'd love to be in the draw)Lee-Ann Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16757223217376371793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-20676532666254887602020-11-18T19:42:52.906-05:002020-11-18T19:42:52.906-05:00Hi Debby:
Yes, indeed, you have my email correct....Hi Debby:<br /><br />Yes, indeed, you have my email correct. I missed your email but when I did a search of my emails, yours came up. I've sent a confirmation email.<br /><br />BTW: I thought I was reading your Amish book, "Plain Truth" when I came to this line after the hero discovers that the bicycle shop, he bought sight unseen, looked like a junk yard and not a going bicycle store: <b><i>"Another fine mess he’d got himself into."</i></b><br /><br />Bingo! I thought. That's not Debby's voice. She is not going to have a young Amish guy quoting Oliver Hardy from a 1930 movie. And sure enough, on checking my Kindle, it was Cheryl Williford's "The Amish Midwife's Courtship". <br /><br />Now, I enjoyed the quote, but it did pull me right out of the story. Not sure if that is good or not. This is the first time I recognized a voice as not a given author's. I think that's one for the books. <br /><br />On a Kindle you can get mixed up as to which book you are reading where this would not likely happen with a print book. (Actually, now that I think of it, that quote was the author speaking. Not quite "Deep POV". :))<br /><br />Now I can't wait to finish one and 'hear' your voice in your "Plain Truth".<br /><br />Vince<br />Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707773426729777989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-67554088582605801082020-11-18T19:36:27.688-05:002020-11-18T19:36:27.688-05:00Congrats, Amy, on your writing success! Yes, good ...Congrats, Amy, on your writing success! Yes, good things have happened in 2020! We just need to see the sunshine--or should I say SON shine--through the clouds! God is so good!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-84943322139141453552020-11-18T19:34:37.023-05:002020-11-18T19:34:37.023-05:00Maryann, you've had an amazing year and God wa...Maryann, you've had an amazing year and God was with you through it all! Thanks for sharing your praise reports, which bring joy to all of us!<br /><br />Bless you and bless your family!<br /><br />You're in the drawing!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-25878926838484517822020-11-18T19:03:36.279-05:002020-11-18T19:03:36.279-05:00Debby, this is great. I have been preaching a simi...Debby, this is great. I have been preaching a similar sermon lately, so tired of the people complaining about how awful this year has been. I have had a pretty decent year, launching a book and signing THREE contracts for next year. And God has taken care of my little family and made sure we had all we needed. No. This year hasn't gone exactly as planned, but that doesn't mean it was all bad. Thanks so much for the reminder. Amy Anguishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227138959392552195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-8200904368367968632020-11-18T15:44:18.519-05:002020-11-18T15:44:18.519-05:00Thank you Debby for your encouragement reminding u...Thank you Debby for your encouragement reminding us to truly count our blessings this year. I have been very aware that each day is truly a gift as I had to have two life saving surgeries this year. I have a wonderful God who hears and answers prayers, a caring family, and a skilled surgeon. I got to see our oldest son get married. My cup of blessing overflows! I would love to read these books.<br />marypopmom (at) yahoo (dot) com<br />MaryannAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-28716037433092158012020-11-18T14:59:24.975-05:002020-11-18T14:59:24.975-05:00KB, did you know she wrote "Mary Had a Little...KB, did you know she wrote "Mary Had a Little Lamb?"<br />Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-53575665062285326192020-11-18T14:58:05.045-05:002020-11-18T14:58:05.045-05:00But I need to be around people. Keep me locked awa...But I need to be around people. Keep me locked away and my creativity begins to fade. :(Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-57125793090599324682020-11-18T14:57:00.614-05:002020-11-18T14:57:00.614-05:00Lucy, you're such a faithful daughter. I know ...Lucy, you're such a faithful daughter. I know your mother's thrilled and grateful to be with you instead of separated from family and living in a long-term care facility. I pray for all those who can't be with their loved ones. It's one of the biggest tragedies of this pandemic. God is so pleased with the care and attention you are giving your mother. It's a huge sacrifice for you and your husband. God bless you both!<br /><br />I give thanks for you, Lucy, and all the wonderful readers who are so generous with their support!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-13320870573344010352020-11-18T14:50:51.560-05:002020-11-18T14:50:51.560-05:00I'm sure you always give thanks, Jan! :)I'm sure you always give thanks, Jan! :)Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-11052976931044191142020-11-18T14:50:30.645-05:002020-11-18T14:50:30.645-05:00Vince, I love your story about your mother's u...Vince, I love your story about your mother's upset with FDR! Yes, he got quite a bit of opposition when he changed the date of Thanksgiving. I don't blame your mother for being angry!<br /><br />I've been trying to reach you. Did you change your email address? You won my book last month. Let me know your correct email so I can send a digital copy to you!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-9384620290313223122020-11-18T14:45:53.433-05:002020-11-18T14:45:53.433-05:00Jackie, I'm so sorry about your friends who pa...Jackie, I'm so sorry about your friends who passed away. Like you, I have two friends who are battling cancer. They're always on my heart and in my prayers. Doesn't it seem like there are so many more prayer needs this year? Lord, protect all of us and touch our sick friends with your healing love.<br /><br />Thanks for your support, Jackie! Your comments always bring joy to my heart! <br /><br />Sending hugs and love and thanksgiving blessings to you and yours!Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-43862510235701297302020-11-18T14:42:04.722-05:002020-11-18T14:42:04.722-05:00Angeline, family is such a gift, as you mentioned!...Angeline, family is such a gift, as you mentioned! Yes, you're in the drawing!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving a week early! :)Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-21897339254300480542020-11-18T14:41:02.059-05:002020-11-18T14:41:02.059-05:00So true, Mindy!!! I love the scripture about the t...So true, Mindy!!! I love the scripture about the ten lepers who were healed and only one returned to give thanks. We need to thank the Lord at all times!<br /><br />Thank you, Jesus, for Seekerville, for family, for health, and the list goes on and on...Debby Giustihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09463321611980242375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-4441369279536033972020-11-18T14:18:17.569-05:002020-11-18T14:18:17.569-05:00Thank you for sharing. You are so inspiring. I’m t...Thank you for sharing. You are so inspiring. I’m thankful to have my mom here instead of a hospice house where she would be alone. I’m thankful for a husband who is supportive. I’m thankful for you and other authors that provide an escape when I find time to read at bedtime.Lucy Reynolds https://www.blogger.com/profile/14634010131101221224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-73946773850341345042020-11-18T14:16:20.393-05:002020-11-18T14:16:20.393-05:00Thank you for the reminder to give thanks in all t...Thank you for the reminder to give thanks in all things, Debby! <br /><br />Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-16771849639580779122020-11-18T13:35:24.943-05:002020-11-18T13:35:24.943-05:00Hi Debby:
Here's a funny family Thanksgiving ...Hi Debby:<br /><br />Here's a funny family Thanksgiving story you might find interesting.<br /><br />As a child my mother's birthday would sometimes fall on Thanksgiving Day. This would be great for her because relatives would come to Thanksgiving dinner and my mother would get extra birthday presents! Wonderful!<br /><br />Except, one day, out of Warm Springs, FDR ups and changes the date of Thanksgiving to provide more days for Christmas shopping. (Well, it was during the depression, you know.)<br /><br />Unfortunately this moved two birthdays out of the 30th and my mother never forgave FDR. As some states did not go along with FDR, for some years afterward there were two Thanksgivings a year! Even some neighboring states had different Thanksgiving dates! <br /><br />Finally in 1941 Congress made the current practice official for the entire country.<br /><br />My mother never forgave FDR and told this story at Thanksgiving decades later!<br /><br />Vince<br />Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707773426729777989noreply@blogger.com