tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post9066958856788686014..comments2024-03-27T03:14:07.652-04:00Comments on Seekerville: The Journey Continues: Retirement Pt 5, New BeginningsMissy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-84338737297771204312022-10-07T15:55:13.327-04:002022-10-07T15:55:13.327-04:00Thanks for the encouragement! Thanks for the encouragement! AAHaynesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-86646628867249010162022-10-06T21:56:06.583-04:002022-10-06T21:56:06.583-04:00The entire state is wonderful. I can't wait to...The entire state is wonderful. I can't wait to go back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-21398958681144970822022-10-06T21:54:10.166-04:002022-10-06T21:54:10.166-04:00Sandy, you're so busy! I can't imagine hav...Sandy, you're so busy! I can't imagine having the responsibility of multiple jobs plus writing. You're amazing.<br /><br />I'm praying you're able to cut back slowly and keep your enthusiasm for your time well spent. Remember, it's all in God's timing. Sometimes, it's hard to wait. I know all about that! Stay strong, my friend!<br /><br />Audra<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-23068167178016870972022-10-06T16:47:45.439-04:002022-10-06T16:47:45.439-04:00The winters are milder in the Black Hills than in ...The winters are milder in the Black Hills than in Watertown. Just sayin'. :-)Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-33061605271527875032022-10-06T14:31:59.755-04:002022-10-06T14:31:59.755-04:00I am not retired yet. I am working as a substitute...I am not retired yet. I am working as a substitute teacher, for maybe one more year after this. I am winding down, though, by not taking as many jobs as I used to. I am still working at the bookstore and probably will continue with that for a time. So I still need to figure out my writing time.Sandy Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11920692341258066387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-24797039516273489812022-10-06T14:20:30.636-04:002022-10-06T14:20:30.636-04:00Dana, this conference was so hectic with it being ...Dana, this conference was so hectic with it being the first in person meeting in two years. I'm sorry we couldn't connect, too. But, we've plenty of events in the future. I'll catch you at one of them!!<br />AudraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-29381921396437046882022-10-06T14:18:24.703-04:002022-10-06T14:18:24.703-04:00Connie, what a lovely way to fill hours - caring f...Connie, what a lovely way to fill hours - caring for the blessing of a grandchild. You go, lady! There is nothing more important in life than raising our children with love and knowledge of the Lord. I'm smiling ear to ear for you! I've got you on my drawing list...<br /><br />AudraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-37880281338907764952022-10-06T14:15:17.971-04:002022-10-06T14:15:17.971-04:00Thanks, Jan! I've started and stopped this ser...Thanks, Jan! I've started and stopped this series I don't know how many times. I'd get excited about it and write and revise, but the characters never came to life for me. NOW, not only are my main characters chattering all over the place, but secondary characters have invaded my brain with their own novella length stories. I love it. And I love the good Lord for being oh so patient with me :)<br /><br />We just got back from Watertown last night. I loved the town and the people and everything! My husband is balking over moving due to the winters - I'm screaming, bring'em on, LOL. I guess we need to come to some sort of happy median...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-8167182232890262482022-10-06T14:10:28.288-04:002022-10-06T14:10:28.288-04:00Awww, Karen! My retirement buddy! I agree 100% abo...Awww, Karen! My retirement buddy! I agree 100% about the excitement of His directions...but I still need to deepen my ability to listen and really hear what He's telling me. The good Lord has had to pull out the divine 2x4 at times, LOL. Good to hear from you :)<br /><br />Audra, the anonymousAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-13864461047256659632022-10-06T13:02:11.573-04:002022-10-06T13:02:11.573-04:00Audra! I am so sorry we didn't meet up at ACFW...Audra! I am so sorry we didn't meet up at ACFW. It would have been fun to get together. Dana R. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649630182279568107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-30467577296215368642022-10-06T12:59:51.885-04:002022-10-06T12:59:51.885-04:00Hi Audra. When I finally made the decision to reti...Hi Audra. When I finally made the decision to retire from my library job, I was unaware that I was going to become a grandmother for the very first time! Yes, my daughter became pregnant at age 42 and suddenly, I was going to enjoy what so many others had been experiencing for years. I do believe that God was at work because it became necessary for me to be a very active part of this baby's care and nurturing. I've enjoyed Isabella for 8 years and even though my retirement isn't quite as I planned, it's certainly been very rewarding. Thanks for sharing your story and enjoy every new adventure! Please consider me for your drawing. Blessings!Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-60749032751896968042022-10-06T11:50:54.144-04:002022-10-06T11:50:54.144-04:00Okay. This line made me smile: God has taken a boo...Okay. This line made me smile: <i>God has taken a book of my heart that He wouldn’t let me complete for years and He whispered, “now is the time.”</i><br /><br />I had the same experience when I was looking at retiring from homeschooling - that God whisper.<br /><br />I am so thrilled that you are full of ideas and ready to go. Enjoy the journey!!!<br />Jan Drexlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609332074458434806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-18652427553024119412022-10-06T11:44:06.246-04:002022-10-06T11:44:06.246-04:00Hi Audra, God is so awesome and right on time! It&...Hi Audra, God is so awesome and right on time! It's exciting when He speaks! I'm 1 1/2 years into retirement and love it. Happy writing! Karen Jenningshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711803445934476038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-3473318488112505342022-10-06T10:34:18.620-04:002022-10-06T10:34:18.620-04:00Sorry for my late arrival today! We just returned ...Sorry for my late arrival today! We just returned from South Dakota last night and the visit with the area and, of course, MY DAUGHTER, were grand!!<br /><br />Mindy, it was so good to see and hug you in St Louis! What a boost of the heart was that entire trip. Put me down for the next gathering of all things writing and Seekers!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3649424089750316818.post-16661306473384663542022-10-06T09:39:48.953-04:002022-10-06T09:39:48.953-04:00Audra, it was so good to get to hug your sweet nec...Audra, it was so good to get to hug your sweet neck at ACFW. I'm thrilled you left St. Louis full of ideas. God does answer prayers. In His timing. And not always in the way we expect. ;-)Mindy Obenhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15049730175697756032noreply@blogger.com