tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post5272008347277052650..comments2024-02-27T10:53:28.877-06:00Comments on Imprisoned in my Bones: Pondering Pages/Gifts From the SeaAnne Benderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04795710781396825094noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-87457445733938503792009-08-19T00:14:36.673-05:002009-08-19T00:14:36.673-05:00I love Gift from the Sea -- such a thoughtful, bea...I love Gift from the Sea -- such a thoughtful, beautiful little book. Your post is the second time I've run across the book title today -- perhaps the Spirit is nudging me to pick it up again.... :)<br /><br />God's blessings be upon you, Anne!Susanne Barretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12773089562677921118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-72133034507018222082009-08-18T18:40:19.839-05:002009-08-18T18:40:19.839-05:00Hmmmm midlife crises? Could be me right now. But...Hmmmm midlife crises? Could be me right now. But my baby is 16 now and I have sacrificed my entire life to my children, and now I feel like I want to pick up where I left off. Somewhere I either lost myself or found myself. I am not really sure. Perhaps both. But, I am also at a point where I have peace within myself too. Perhaps now I am ready to step out of my box and see the world with open eyes to those who are struggling with their faith, I don't know but your post has so brought a welcome thought of "An Angels Annunciation" perhaps for me! A new stage for living. God bless you sweetheart!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03679128824542229646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-69428070732389475222009-08-18T18:17:01.303-05:002009-08-18T18:17:01.303-05:00Thanks Judy! Actually the book is about sea shell...Thanks Judy! Actually the book is about sea shells, and she relates the different types of shells to the stages of her life. <br /><br />I guess I've always loved sea glass, but the time I became a fanatic about it was 3 years ago when I stayed overnight at a little hermitage near the lake. Up until that point, the kids and I would go searching and we'd come home with one or two pieces to fight over. But on that retreat, my pockets were overflowing with it! Every time I bent down to pick up one piece, I'd find ten more! That's when I wrote the poem. I actually have several more jars of them, but they couldn't all fit into the picture. I've given lots away, too. If you'd like, I'll be happy to send some to you!<br /><br />The retreat was just the very beginning of the mid-life crisis. I think it was the first time I ever had a chance to spend time alone in silence with God for any length of time and I think it gave God the opportunity to really get through to me. But first, I had to work out a lot of junk that likes to sit inside of me. I guess that's where the long depression came in, it hurt to let go of all of my bad habits and sins. Not completely there yet, probably never will be and really, who is, but things are much better in my state of mind and soul now than they were then!<br /><br />Brian, I've always wanted to go to Maine. Maybe someday that will come true, but for now, Lake Michigan is the next best thing to the Ocean!<br /><br />Thanks too, Karinann and Mary for your kind comments, and yes, you too John!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06195528409761980551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-72450181276050965442009-08-18T18:03:56.531-05:002009-08-18T18:03:56.531-05:00Oh, thank you Anne! IT IS SO LOVELY!!! I'll be...Oh, thank you Anne! IT IS SO LOVELY!!! I'll bet you smile each time the sun drifts through that window! And I'm with Brian...great tree...many the climbers it gets, I'm sure!<br /><br />I must read this book...is the reading of it and that experience in your life, where your love of sea glass derived?<br /><br />Thanks so much for the photo...it's as beautiful as I imagined it would be!!!!!!Judy Dudichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075072259006322851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-89115836269535708582009-08-18T16:11:16.267-05:002009-08-18T16:11:16.267-05:00Hi Anne -
I haven't read this book although I...Hi Anne -<br /><br />I haven't read this book although I did hear of it. I bet my wife read it - she reads EVERYTHING! It is so hard to find that place where one can really be alone. Can you image, being in a cabin, maybe on an island off the coast of Maine - no TV or computer - an old rotary phone [only for an emergency}. Just you and the sound of the sea. <br /><br />We really have to spend some time in a quiet - isolated place. I have so much noise in my life, I sometimes forget who I am.<br />In 1995 I rented a small cabin on a lake in Maine. My wife, two kids, a friend, and <br />our dog. I thought I was on "Golden Pond." Very early in the morning I would go outside - there would be a chill in the air, low fog above the still water - and I would hear the mysterious sound of the Loons. <br /><br />I have been through that middle age crisis - probably still in it. I am about to hit the big 54.<br /><br />**** I love that tree outside your window!!!Brianhttp://www.abookofeverything.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-40125288571809556862009-08-18T13:53:31.097-05:002009-08-18T13:53:31.097-05:00What a great story! God definitely pull you nearer...What a great story! God definitely pull you nearer to Himself, and revealed what his plan was for you! You are so blessed!<br /><br />You are an inspiration!<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />Also I love the pictures of the sea glass! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617806056450808483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-33680079121923283562009-08-18T06:25:25.317-05:002009-08-18T06:25:25.317-05:00I love the quotes on writing! The picture is great...I love the quotes on writing! The picture is great too.My niece collects sea glass and my daughter helps her [though sometimes they pick up ones that aren't softened yet]. I also enjoy your Sea Glass Prayer.Mary N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618318192221168152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2970104655551891786.post-20719884884588911932009-08-18T04:56:32.769-05:002009-08-18T04:56:32.769-05:00Anne,
I read this book years ago, probably at an a...Anne,<br />I read this book years ago, probably at an age too young to really appreciate it, so I think I am due for a re-read. The great thing about this book is you take something different away from it at different ages and stages of your life.<br />"Angels of annunciation.." I love that! I also love the beautiful sea glass you've pictured here.<br />Thanks for reminding me of this gem of a book.<br />God Bless!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15124468084334204166noreply@blogger.com