tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post7508000226148410734..comments2024-03-16T02:19:20.831-07:00Comments on Sandi Rog: Book GIVEAWAY: "Broken Umbrellas"Sandi Roghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14133590559340429928noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-55231548684536248962015-05-22T11:09:16.184-07:002015-05-22T11:09:16.184-07:00Oh Veronica, I can so relate! I need that deep con...Oh Veronica, I can so relate! I need that deep connecting and it makes me sad when a lot of my interactions are on a superficial level. But I have to remember that God meets everyone where they are. I love how the Lord spoke to you and told you what you were going to work on. We were meant to be soul sisters :-) Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-52461872788963208252015-05-20T16:04:54.428-07:002015-05-20T16:04:54.428-07:00I love this kind of book! I so identify with Wend...I love this kind of book! I so identify with Wendy, because I could never do relationships either. The summer before I retired from my job as rural route mail carrier with the Post Office, the Lord told me, "We will be working on relationships after you retire." The 11 years since then have been one step after another in that process. Now doing tasks all day without significant connections with people bores me to tears!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040176292696880132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-77665075699030192102015-05-17T06:26:18.624-07:002015-05-17T06:26:18.624-07:00Anusha, I did the same thing when Broken Umbrellas...Anusha, I did the same thing when Broken Umbrellas was just a document on my computer! I sent it to anyone who wanted to read it, or who needed to read it. I know your book is amazing, because you allowed God to use you through your grief. Praising him for sisters who share their story without fear of what others will think. Or who share in spite of that fear. Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-89084553802233861752015-05-17T06:22:45.112-07:002015-05-17T06:22:45.112-07:00Crystal, that is my hope, that BU leads the reader...Crystal, that is my hope, that BU leads the reader to Jesus, the only one who can heal. Thank you for this gorgeous comment, for always supporting and encouraging me. You are a Godsend.Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-36847652911698518442015-05-17T06:19:12.994-07:002015-05-17T06:19:12.994-07:00Joyce, fancy meeting you here :-) You precious si...Joyce, fancy meeting you here :-) You precious sister. I love the stuffin' outa you! And I don't know how many umbrellas you have shared with me, but when we get to 101, we should celebrate! ha, ha Thank you for reading BU. I treasure that always!! Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-44754634400272350712015-05-17T06:16:57.420-07:002015-05-17T06:16:57.420-07:00Shannan, you ARE doing great things, I just know y...Shannan, you ARE doing great things, I just know you are! Sometimes those great things are simply being still and knowing God is God. And I think we are all working on coming into our identity, because we are a work in progress. I love knowing this about your dad and that special connection you two had; SO sweet.Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-47336011686005718302015-05-17T06:15:38.874-07:002015-05-17T06:15:38.874-07:00Thank you Marilyn, there were so many beautiful tr...Thank you Marilyn, there were so many beautiful treasures I took away from that painful experience. Many I could not see at the time. Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-79073254409832093462015-05-17T06:13:01.977-07:002015-05-17T06:13:01.977-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16560529068190542696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-58669112500937778812015-05-16T22:43:44.685-07:002015-05-16T22:43:44.685-07:00Thank you, Emma, for your comment also! :-) That b...Thank you, Emma, for your comment also! :-) That brings a tear to my eye and warms my heart because it is something my dad used to say whenever he'd hear my voice and liken it to water bubbling over rocks in a mountain brook. The way I talk and the things I say speak soothing peace to the hearing heart and I credit it all to Jesus. My dad has been in Heaven for six years and I'm still working on coming into my own identity if you know what I mean. PTL that my comment was a blessing to write and read, as was yours in return, Emma! Also, say hello to Sandi for me, as I used to go to the FRCW group in Loveland, but haven't had the means to make the journey in two years. I hope she remembers me, I was a student at CCU in Dr. John Fischle's class and know his wife Bobbe too. I'm waiting for God to heal me so once again I can do great things without the heartache heavy in my heart almost every day. I know Jesus is with me every day though and walking beside me and I'm so grateful. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593152361867329607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-40928373612783096952015-05-16T22:11:51.256-07:002015-05-16T22:11:51.256-07:00Hi Wendy aka Emma. Loved reading your story and jo...Hi Wendy aka Emma. Loved reading your story and journey so far. Bless you for writing the book and I know God is already using it powerfully.I would love to win a copy of your book. I too have written a "similar" book called 'Dancing in the Rain' which emerged out of a season of grief. Waiting to get it published but meanwhile have been sending chapters to bless friends and family going through hard times. So what you've written is very much on my heart.<br /><br />May God use your book in awesome ways to bless and minister to many.<br />Warm congratulations Wendy and many blessings to you.Anusha Atukoralahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859837228901127984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-61377317753998521722015-05-16T18:50:32.933-07:002015-05-16T18:50:32.933-07:00Because I live far away in Oz, I don't expect ...Because I live far away in Oz, I don't expect to win...I know Wendy shared her heart in this book because I have already read it... I also know that because she is so truthful in all those many hurtful memories, it will bring healing to the hearts of other women who have suffered similar. As a Christian it is hard when you appear to fail, at least in the eyes of other Christians. Because of this, Christian women stay quiet about their sufferings because its easier than being a woman cast out. Praise God, Emma had the courage to speak out. I have two daughters. One is forty three and the other forty eight, both are Christian and both have been extremely hurt by men they wanted to trust. I have spoken to each about Emma's journey which they need to read for themselves to get the full understanding. Since my copy of Broken umbrellas is on Kindle, I feel I must also purchase the paperback for them. Gosh this sounds jumbled... So, to finish off....this is a must book for very woman because we never know how Emma's story will help us from making the same mistake OR will help us to heal on that already tragedy in our life. Sr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-45448482407751551532015-05-16T13:45:41.134-07:002015-05-16T13:45:41.134-07:00Emma, I love how you discovered, in such a touchin...Emma, I love how you discovered, in such a touching way, the symbolism of the broken umbrella. That in itself is a lovely story. Cheersmarilyn leachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474270484117099359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-36367812593486825212015-05-16T13:41:08.533-07:002015-05-16T13:41:08.533-07:00Hello Emma - it's the other "umbrella lad...Hello Emma - it's the other "umbrella lady" here - your cheerleader, Joyce Graves! As you already know, I have read "Broken Umbrellas and found it to be so healing - I am in the middle of re-reading it to make sure I didn't miss anything!<br /><br />I am so thankful that God brought you into my life in such a special way - as my sister in Christ and I cherish our friendship. Wonder how many "healed" umbrellas I have shared with you?<br /><br />joyce1510.jrg@gmail.com <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-43080634100149135532015-05-16T10:03:19.074-07:002015-05-16T10:03:19.074-07:00Gail, you precious thing you! Thank you for hoppin...Gail, you precious thing you! Thank you for hopping over here and chatting with all of us :-) Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-9847037264852866472015-05-16T10:01:53.333-07:002015-05-16T10:01:53.333-07:00Thank you so much!! Thank you so much!! Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-72360536390443480302015-05-16T05:35:17.940-07:002015-05-16T05:35:17.940-07:00I have to say good morning from Iowa, and say I lo...I have to say good morning from Iowa, and say I love the pics here, and the details about your friendship, Sandi and Wendy. So glad I'm connected w/both of you, and since I already have a lovely copy of Broken Umbrellas, I don't need to be in the drawing. Bless you both, Gail Kittlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833288131474454933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-56469362331168300382015-05-16T05:24:09.607-07:002015-05-16T05:24:09.607-07:00Shannan, your comment is like a song to my heart! ...Shannan, your comment is like a song to my heart! I pray buckets of blessings fall on you :-)Emma Broch Stuarthttp://www.emmabrochstuart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-68496103897645728142015-05-16T01:25:52.462-07:002015-05-16T01:25:52.462-07:00Just reading this reminded that nothing happens by...Just reading this reminded that nothing happens by chance. God has a perfect purpose for me in everything that happens in my life. Just reading this reminded me that Romans 8:28 is still my verse of encouragement to go the distance even though I grown weary. However God chooses to provide this book, Broken Umbrellas, to me, I know I'll use it to further deepen my relationship with Him and encourage others.<br />Shannan Stevens<br />Cochickforever@gmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11593152361867329607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8804586883900844332.post-82263306252651471612015-05-16T01:06:01.107-07:002015-05-16T01:06:01.107-07:00jmxmas50@yahoo.com Looking forward to reading thi...jmxmas50@yahoo.com Looking forward to reading this book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com