tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post643755338243667039..comments2024-03-22T10:00:58.717-04:00Comments on Meanwhile, in Rivendell . . .: The Lucky OnesOliviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-87893445609589056122017-02-09T16:56:06.381-05:002017-02-09T16:56:06.381-05:00Awwww, really? That makes me so happy. :'D
&q...Awwww, really? That makes me so happy. :'D<br /><br />"Even a particle of our minds around even a particle of his love." YES.<br />And AMEN. He is so awesome and amazing...just wow.<br /><br />Well, I so appreciated this post. :D Thanks!!<br /><br />PS. *hugs* Not at all. :)<br /><br /><br />Heehee, that is true!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-16725584213872564402017-02-04T18:14:53.678-05:002017-02-04T18:14:53.678-05:00Awww, thank you, Miss Meg! I'm so glad this i...Awww, thank you, Miss Meg! I'm so glad this is applicable even in "non-romantic" areas -- and you're right! The truth of God's devotion to us IS "enough to heal any hurt." Thanks for YOUR reminder, too :) xoOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-86577909598615542052017-02-04T18:13:43.234-05:002017-02-04T18:13:43.234-05:00Miss March, I can't tell you how much your sup...Miss March, I can't tell you how much your support and encouragement mean to me. Like all the time. <br /><br />Awwwwww, thank you! So are you ;)<br /><br />"But the cool thing is when you meet that person who you really connect with like no one else, all that other stuff doesn't matter a bit. And God totally knows how to match people up." SO TRUE! Thanks for that reminder; it's encouraging and relaxing :D<br /><br />You know, to be honest, that's something I always struggle with. Because I'll hear the same thing from my friends, and something in me usually says, "…But at least you know that guys find you attractive." But that is WRONG and I SHOULD remind myself of how much of a blessing it actually is to be protected from that. You are correct :) (Also, sometimes I realize all of a sudden that I am nowhere NEAR secure/mature enough for a relationship. Like, I can see all kinds of issues arising from a premature relationship for me :P)<br /><br />Thank YOU so much for this comment, Miss March! Love you lots! *bear hugs back*Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-43748456609591693352017-02-04T18:09:56.488-05:002017-02-04T18:09:56.488-05:00It's really tough, you're right :-/ *blus...It's really tough, you're right :-/ *blushes* Thank you so much, Abby! You're so kind <3Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-91286010985062574502017-02-04T18:09:24.825-05:002017-02-04T18:09:24.825-05:00Kayla, thank you so much!
Haha, EXACTLY. Kayla, thank you so much! <br /><br />Haha, EXACTLY. Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-67245959330835000472017-02-04T18:09:05.229-05:002017-02-04T18:09:05.229-05:00Thanks muchly!
Awwww, RIGHT BACK AT YOU, ROSIE MC...Thanks muchly!<br /><br />Awwww, RIGHT BACK AT YOU, ROSIE MCCANN!Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-28696580607122152942017-02-04T18:08:07.763-05:002017-02-04T18:08:07.763-05:00I'm so glad it was an encouragement to you, Ev...I'm so glad it was an encouragement to you, Evangeline! Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-48663967070048793952017-02-04T18:07:40.228-05:002017-02-04T18:07:40.228-05:00Natalie, THIS COMMENT. You make my day so often &...Natalie, THIS COMMENT. You make my day so often <3<br /><br />YES! Yes, yes, that is so true -- even if and when we do get married, it WON'T suddenly "fix" everything in us and it won't always be a waltz through fairyland. Great reminder! <br /><br />That analogy is perfect. It's so awesome how God shows us how to wrap even a particle of our minds around even a particle of his love. HE IS JUST AMAZING REALLY. I mean, He not only loves us with a more than abundant love, but He guides us to other believers who can run the race with us. <br /><br />Oh, I think you did. Thank YOU. I so appreciated this comment <3 <3 <br /><br />P.S. This little addendum really means a lot to me. I thank you <3 <br /><br />Hahah, nonsense! Comments are life :DOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-20752368168690280062017-02-04T18:01:00.800-05:002017-02-04T18:01:00.800-05:00Thank YOU, Abigail!
Ahem, well, let me just blow ...Thank YOU, Abigail!<br /><br />Ahem, well, let me just blow one of those concerns out of the water right here: you are BEAUTIFUL. Have we cleared that up? Good.<br /><br />I do know how you feel, though :-/<br /><br />I'm confident that the man God has for you -- if that's His plan -- won't give your insulin pump a second thought, and even if he does, it'll just be gratitude for the opportunity of coming alongside and supporting you through the diabetes. (My brother has diabetes, too.)<br /><br />You are so welcome; I'm thankful to have Godly friends who can relate and encourage me in all these things <3Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-66059321626046442832017-02-04T17:58:33.746-05:002017-02-04T17:58:33.746-05:00And you're beautiful, that too.And you're beautiful, that too. Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-28472724049505735472017-02-04T17:44:33.717-05:002017-02-04T17:44:33.717-05:00Hahaha, thanks! I'm glad you liked it :DHahaha, thanks! I'm glad you liked it :DOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-50462049227221970642017-02-04T17:42:41.933-05:002017-02-04T17:42:41.933-05:00Oh, Jessica . . . you are an incredibly amazing pe...Oh, Jessica . . . <i>you are an incredibly amazing person</i>. Any guy would be blessed out the whazoo to have your heart. "Just you mind that." You're right -- God has a plan for you and He will use each and every season of your life for your good. Hang in there, beautiful! <br /><br />(Awwww, THANK YOU, DEAR! You're so sweet <3 DITTO.) Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-64774921259177421692017-02-04T17:34:56.661-05:002017-02-04T17:34:56.661-05:00Morgan, thank you so much! *hugs*Morgan, thank you so much! *hugs*Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-87143512053148603172017-02-04T17:23:12.627-05:002017-02-04T17:23:12.627-05:00Same, girl, same <3Same, girl, same <3Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-46175756444552904612017-02-04T17:18:12.962-05:002017-02-04T17:18:12.962-05:00Thanks, Bailey! This world really needs men and w...Thanks, Bailey! This world really needs men and women who want to be parents.Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-84828558396755717782017-02-04T16:58:51.329-05:002017-02-04T16:58:51.329-05:00Daaawww, THANK YOU NAOMI AND I LOVE YOU TOO.Daaawww, THANK YOU NAOMI AND I LOVE YOU TOO.Oliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546655886492251059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-39176946180210513972017-01-07T23:22:11.697-05:002017-01-07T23:22:11.697-05:00This was a beautiful post, Olivia. The words, the ...This was a beautiful post, Olivia. The words, the message, the way it was written = <3.<br /><br />I don't struggle with that specifically just yet, but I can understand that. And just to be reminded that we are fulfilled and loved completely by God is enough to heal any hurt, no matter what kind. So thanks for the reminder. Xx<br /><br />~Miss MegAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-52141217549495200182017-01-06T13:58:03.919-05:002017-01-06T13:58:03.919-05:00OLIVIA! This post is amazing. I so admire your ho...OLIVIA! This post is amazing. I so admire your honesty, and how you continuously point yourself back to the truth. Seriously, sister, your heart for the Lord is beautiful and inspiring. <br /><br />Oh, don't listen to those thoughts that say you're not attractive, or pretty or what not! Because that is SO not true! I've never met you in person but you're absolutely adorable in that video I saw of you. And some guy is totally going to see that sometime. And anyway, if you think about it, everyone has something about themselves that they can nitpick and worry about. Even guys. If it's not one thing it's another. "My nose is too large; I'm awkward; I'm not thin enough; I'm boring..." But the cool thing is when you meet that person who you really connect with like no one else, all that other stuff doesn't matter a bit. And God totally knows how to match people up. (For example, I love my brother-in-law, but he's not the kind of guy I would want to marry. However, he and my sister are perfect for each other, and she absolutely adores him.)<br /><br />Never being noticed or asked out by anyone can be a bit discouraging, I'll admit. But here's the irony of it. My oldest sister had multiple guys who were interested in her...and it made her miserable. Because she didn't feel the same way about them, and she hated having to reject them. So sometimes it can actually prove a blessing not to have guys knocking your door down asking for a date. It doesn't mean you're not attractive, it just means your life is a whole lot simpler. ;) <br /><br />Thank you so much for this post, Olivia! Love you, friend! *bear hugs*Miss Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03088465083055515308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-46928887459985531162017-01-05T23:27:15.258-05:002017-01-05T23:27:15.258-05:00This is so true and relateable, especially the par...This is so true and relateable, especially the parts about knowing how immature those thoughts can sound, but thinking them anyway. I think this is a post I will read over again; it is so beautiful and just almost too much good advice to soak in at once (and I mean that as a compliment!)Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01815787419344153905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-63807035870935946312017-01-05T12:30:27.980-05:002017-01-05T12:30:27.980-05:00This was beautiful, Olivia. *wipes tears*
Persona...This was beautiful, Olivia. *wipes tears*<br /><br />Personally, I love being single. I'm happy to be free. But it would be nice to have both, wouldn't it?? To be single AND know that guys found you attractive... I mean, I've never even been asked out. And so, like you said, you begin to wonder what's different about you than every other girl you know...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-26177745313247340992017-01-03T22:07:48.260-05:002017-01-03T22:07:48.260-05:00Olivia, this is so so beautiful ... basically YES....Olivia, this is so so beautiful ... basically YES. And I don't know what to say that hasn't been said already! Like I'm just sitting here scrolling through the comments and nodding at every word.<br /><br />But I will say this, that when I first saw a picture of you, I thought you were very pretty ... and then when I met you in person, you were even more beautiful. So don't be so hard on yourself!! I'm sure that in time you will meet the right person. Just keep praying!Rosie McCannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10756806467175885197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-16982345270255284562017-01-03T20:28:28.178-05:002017-01-03T20:28:28.178-05:00This was gorgeous. So lovely, sooo lovely. And tho...This was gorgeous. So lovely, sooo lovely. And those scriptures! It was all soo touching.Classic Girlhttps://anattempttobeclassic.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-54820707063193071382017-01-03T19:32:27.671-05:002017-01-03T19:32:27.671-05:00I am totally not crying.. my sweet friend this was...I am totally not crying.. my sweet friend this was beautiful! I really needed that today! Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946413686778364463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-66246206164093916522017-01-03T16:33:54.829-05:002017-01-03T16:33:54.829-05:00Oh wow....I'm sorry for this novel of a commen...Oh wow....I'm sorry for this novel of a comment! :/Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7624597359174394097.post-2935766491962727242017-01-03T16:33:28.347-05:002017-01-03T16:33:28.347-05:00OLIVIAAAAAA. Seriously girl, you are one of my fav...OLIVIAAAAAA. Seriously girl, you are one of my favorite bloggers. THIS POST, THOUGH. <br /><br />I know we've talked a wee bit about this before, and yours words on the subject are marvelous. I know I'll be re-reading this post to fully grasp everything you said. So much of what you said was so beautiful and true....<br /><br />These words especially stood out to me: "What I am saying is that there are special things God teaches through relationships and special things that God teaches through singlehood". I try to remind myself of that often. God has some girls in a relationship FOR A REASON and some (like us) not in a relationship FOR A REASON. I'm sure there must be some lesson to be learned, some good to be got from the experience of singlehood, otherwise He wouldn't "leave" us like that. But then, I hate to use those words, because after all He hasn't LEFT us at all. Rather, as your post so beautifully reveals, He is willing to draw nearer to us than ever before, if only we reach out and fully rejoice in HIS love.<br /><br />I also try to remind myself that even if and when I get married, there WILL be days where I don't feel loved by my husband (just as there are days I don't feel especially loved by my family. Doesn't mean that's true, of course. Our feelings can be silly, sometimes. :P) and that's when I'll especially need the knowledge of Jesus' love.<br /><br />I was actually ruminating on this ever-present dilemma recently, and wondering why I felt so in need of "a guy" when I had the love of our beautiful, perfect, precious Savior? Why do we as humans so crave the love and approval of other sinful humans, sometimes (God forgive us) even over the love and approval of Jesus? I thought of an analogy for Jesus' love, to help me better understand and appreciate it. It's almost as if we humans were all horrible, dirty, ugly creatures (which we are, because of our sin) and He is our radiant prince, a Man who saw us and loved us despite ourselves and because of His love we now bask in His love and reflect His beauty. I suppose that's a really cliche comparison, but it makes it no less beautiful and special. I suppose thinking of Jesus' love for us in human terms (a man falling in love with someone seemingly "unlovable" rather than He loving us because He's God) helps me to wrap my mind around His love a little better, though I know I will never fully comprehend it, try as I may.<br /><br />Anyways, I'm not sure if I expressed my thoughts accurately or cleary, but thank you for this post, dear friend. <br /><br />PS. I know my saying so doesn't really change your thoughts on it , but I think your birthmark is adorable. It's unique and it's YOU. I think when you someday meet your earthly prince, he will only love you more for it, not despite it. :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00315660089925645214noreply@blogger.com