tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post8376130833160729669..comments2024-03-19T19:33:25.643+10:00Comments on A Tray of Bliss: Motherly Advice...Achieving your life goals...Mimihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-25357194929153055082018-05-23T14:59:32.179+10:002018-05-23T14:59:32.179+10:00What a lovely comment Melissa. Thankyou so much xx...What a lovely comment Melissa. Thankyou so much xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-41732461330780342102018-03-13T08:19:59.798+10:002018-03-13T08:19:59.798+10:00I don't normally comment on your blog (but avi...I don't normally comment on your blog (but avidly read!) but this post was just so nice. I really love the encouraging tone and sense of self belief that you have! I am a firm believer in wishing for things and manifesting. I know that I might not have everything straight away but I end up with all the things I need eventually through self belief and hard work. Good work with the blog and your new self realisation - you look fabulous!<br /><br />Melissa mobag2https://www.blogger.com/profile/14792955066579645657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-9976405899885858182018-03-05T12:12:52.888+10:002018-03-05T12:12:52.888+10:00Dear Clare, thankyou for those kind words of encou...Dear Clare, thankyou for those kind words of encouragement. You see, you encourage ME by leaving such an uplifting comment, so for that I thank you. I'm glad you feel my words encourage you too. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-46581583232612603662018-03-05T10:46:39.939+10:002018-03-05T10:46:39.939+10:00Thankyou so much for this very inspiring post. I ...Thankyou so much for this very inspiring post. I was up pacing the floor at 1.30 am worrying about some things and then pulling myself up and telling myself how far I've come in the last few years and that I actually have all I need. Your writing today has made me very happy. Thankyou again for sharing your life experience and thoughts, Clare T Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-7785427682195109512018-03-04T10:42:36.403+10:002018-03-04T10:42:36.403+10:00Ah Janie...yes, the boys...my three wonderful sons...Ah Janie...yes, the boys...my three wonderful sons are one of my dreams fulfilled as well. Now this chair intrigues me. And how amazing that it found it's way to you through good deeds without expectation of reward. I find this true so often as well. You can see in the pics above, a copper tea kettle. The very thing to sit upon a gas range with a retro feel. Well I looked in vain for one for months...at least one that fitted the constraints of my budget, lol! NO luck. Then similarly, I visited a friend who needs a fair bit of emotional support at the moment, and we dropped in at a local thrift store together. Lo and behold, there was my kettle for just $25, not $200. Patience. Hard work. Selflessness. They all equal a reward if you just bid your time. You could also say it's Karma...what goes around comes around. I truly believe that. Obviously your Karma is good, but then I already knew that. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-58563092824373299802018-03-03T15:30:02.713+10:002018-03-03T15:30:02.713+10:00Never give up! These three words would sum up your...Never give up! These three words would sum up your post plus two more. Work hard!<br />I talk with my friends about our dreams and they have all come true enough. Maybe we don't dream big...lol I recall talking about what we wanted to be in life with my besties from back in primary school. One wanted to be an interior decorator...what even was that??? This was the late 1960's. My friend now has a soft furnishing and decorating business. Another friend said 'I'm going to be a police woman'...really?..I'd only seen or heard of policemen. She is now a Sergeant in the Police Force. As for me...I wanted to be a secretary, tick.. and then later a business owner in partnership with my husband..tick. Like you we built up our home from scratch and I imagined the furniture, gardens etc. It is so very fulfilling when the dream falls into place bit by bit. My latest vision of a particular style of chair has recently been fulfilled. I went above and beyond for a client at work who needed a lot of nurturing when things were very stressful in her life. When she moved house she rang me and asked me if I would like a chair that she didn't need anymore. I popped around and there is was...the chair I had been wishing for. She insisted on gifting it to me. It was a bit like your oven and cost a similar amount which is why I only dreamed about it. I'm not good at spending that sort of money but sometimes you don't have to. You just have to be willing to help someone in need without any thought of receiving anything in return. More importantly I wanted a lovely family and this is the thing I am most grateful for - three big boys to eat up all the jam, biscuits, meals and desserts and keeping me slaving over a hot stove...ha ha and with a good attitude to life. I love your thoughts on life and living...keep up the good work. We are all worthy of what we dream and work for but that evil twin will try to make you doubt it so keep up the positive vibes. <br />Janiebabe xxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-62971015157486962042018-03-03T09:58:55.533+10:002018-03-03T09:58:55.533+10:00Dear Savannah...well, thankyou my lovely! That is ...Dear Savannah...well, thankyou my lovely! That is indeed a joy to hear. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-19801668099843658932018-03-03T09:58:17.805+10:002018-03-03T09:58:17.805+10:00Dearest Laura, well done on completing your treatm...Dearest Laura, well done on completing your treatment! I hope you are blessed with good health and a robust and long life now. None of us know what God has in store for us, but sure as anything, it finds us as we move through our Earthly existence. Your experience shows that we can always 'make time'. We just have to make each day count. I'm flattered to have mothered you when you needed it my lovely. And thankyou for the share. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-5435065749220897872018-03-03T09:56:25.616+10:002018-03-03T09:56:25.616+10:00Beth, what a true compliment. Thank you so much. I...Beth, what a true compliment. Thank you so much. I'm glad you found it uplifting when you needed it most. Please visit again. Love, Mimi xxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-56712226243908846652018-03-03T09:55:41.829+10:002018-03-03T09:55:41.829+10:00We are never too old Penpen. Life is short, and wh...We are never too old Penpen. Life is short, and what is 'old' these days anyway? 40, 50, 90?? You're as old as you feel my lovely. Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-49799860302230094072018-03-03T09:55:01.268+10:002018-03-03T09:55:01.268+10:00Dear Maria...we are ALL a work in progress until t...Dear Maria...we are ALL a work in progress until the day we are called home...Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-90454457554872772652018-03-03T09:53:52.246+10:002018-03-03T09:53:52.246+10:00Dear Joy, what a lovely thing to say. Hugs to you ...Dear Joy, what a lovely thing to say. Hugs to you too...Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-71430803713701251582018-03-03T09:53:20.889+10:002018-03-03T09:53:20.889+10:00Dear Jo...we all doubt ourselves and our ability t...Dear Jo...we all doubt ourselves and our ability to produce something that is attractive to others. Especially those outside of our family. Sons and daughters in their teens and twenties seem to think it's their mission to tell us not to do 'granny' things...it frightens them a bit I think. It reminds them that we all grow old. But where there's a granny craft, there's a potential buyer wishing they knew how to produce one! Go for it. And well done you on the new dish. Chinese Honey Chicken is a favourite here. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-41189064443374176352018-03-03T09:51:20.633+10:002018-03-03T09:51:20.633+10:00Chel, that's interesting! I'd have to ask ...Chel, that's interesting! I'd have to ask why? It's something I've thought of doing to. I'll be popping over to the blog to check this out! Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-50209518149454863132018-03-03T09:50:26.403+10:002018-03-03T09:50:26.403+10:00Dear Jane, that little beggar lives in us all. We ...Dear Jane, that little beggar lives in us all. We just have to learn to outweigh her negativity, with positive thinking and positive action. I know that with your background and life experience, that you know this too. You seem to well and truly have the hang of setting goals and achieving them. It is a skill that not everyone has, I've discovered. I'm sad that so many don't see that all we have is today, and it's what we do with our many 'today's, that makes a difference. I agree that supporting your Bluey in achieving good health is your most important goal. Go with it. Do what is needed. Then you can move forward together. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-72162634953404385222018-03-03T09:47:18.386+10:002018-03-03T09:47:18.386+10:00Dear Debbie. I think it's important to share o...Dear Debbie. I think it's important to share our struggles and our successes. This post was to show that I too, have struggled. But I've overcome those struggles to succeed. I'm only human. If I can do it, so can you. Struggles pass. They really do. Life moves ever forward. Make sure that your tomorrow is better than your yesterdays. Love, Mimi xxxMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189100084557458199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-3969837407836590352018-03-03T09:14:05.804+10:002018-03-03T09:14:05.804+10:00Wow! Add another accomplishment to your list, your...Wow! Add another accomplishment to your list, your an inspiration to others. I love your blog, I always find something interesting and inspirational here. Loved today's post.<br /><br />savannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273444481018600323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-44142890557486854982018-03-03T08:55:07.869+10:002018-03-03T08:55:07.869+10:00I have spent the last ten months in taking cancer ...I have spent the last ten months in taking cancer treatments—chemo, surgeries, and radiation. In fact, today was my last day of radiation. I've learned a lot about spreading the love of Jesus, about praying for others, reaching out to those who will respond to a friendly word or smile. I don't know what God has for me. I don't know exactly what my dreams are now. I don't feel like the same person I was before I found the lump. <br /><br />After 7 weeks of making 2 hours a day to get radiation treatments, I now know that I can make the time for things.<br /><br />This post is the most thought provoking thing I've read in ages. You have definitely "mothered me" through this even though I'm 52! Thank you! I'll be sharing this in my next Happy Homemaker Monday post on the 5th.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Laura of Harvest Lane CottageMrs. Laura Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17334381585683324912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-53053268066699395572018-03-02T23:39:43.471+10:002018-03-02T23:39:43.471+10:00What a encouragement you are. I was feeling a litt...What a encouragement you are. I was feeling a little down and out and came across your blog. This was the inspiration I was needing. Thank you so very much. I send my love Beth Masontown Pennsylvania. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-87062103331010482502018-03-02T23:28:34.590+10:002018-03-02T23:28:34.590+10:00I love this post! I have that same little voice in...I love this post! I have that same little voice in my head and it's mostly about being too old!! Thanks for the encouragement today!Little Penpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374048900216199298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-77433774165288312132018-03-02T18:48:36.986+10:002018-03-02T18:48:36.986+10:00Thankyou dear Mimi for this “food for thought” po...Thankyou dear Mimi for this “food for thought” post and encouragement. It’s a work in progress for me , with love Maria xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-77148202301122232132018-03-02T15:11:47.833+10:002018-03-02T15:11:47.833+10:00Thank you Mimi for your very encouraging as well a...Thank you Mimi for your very encouraging as well as thoughtful, questioning and kind words today. Well worth coming back to read again many times. Hugs.<br />JoyJoy@aVintageGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788328980114729976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-85385294923292929182018-03-02T14:31:37.694+10:002018-03-02T14:31:37.694+10:00Another inspirational post, everything you speak a...Another inspirational post, everything you speak about rings true to me. I make a lot of craft items and bake and always wonder if other people would appreciate such things, as I think they are lovely but my daughter (23) calls them granny crafts. I cooked Chinese Honey chicken last weekend, I had never cooked it before as I thought it would be too hard but however it was delicious and better than takeaway. Thankyou for your blog. Jo Roberts<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-31653484046080199012018-03-02T12:46:53.954+10:002018-03-02T12:46:53.954+10:00Well I did something new today, Mimi. I made hot ...Well I did something new today, Mimi. I made hot process soap. I think I will stick to cold process soap in the future. LOL! This is a very encouraging post. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7492903313028603031.post-25304632659138705822018-03-02T12:44:16.490+10:002018-03-02T12:44:16.490+10:00I think that nasty little piece moved out of your ...I think that nasty little piece moved out of your head and into mine. I am in a constant battle to shut that voice up. She is most insistent that my sewing and crafting is worthless rubbish and that no one would want to receive such rubbish.<br />We had a goal to live by the sea and to enjoy a quiet life, punctuated with small adventures in our caravan. Achieved and continuing <br />I wanted a food forest garden here on our quarter acre block. Not achieved just yet but well on the way to happening. This year I am adding to my preserving skills to make the harvest go even further.<br />I have a five year plan to save to purchase and have installed a new kitchen. I dont need big and fancy and will use the footprint of the current kitchen, installed when the house was first built in 1984. I do know what I want and am more than prepared to wait until I can achieve the dream.<br />I am currently working on getting Bluey as well as I can. I am looking at natural processes for achieving this. Annabel has me looking into essential oils and their healing properties. Research is educating myself. I love being a lifelong learner.<br />Thank you for sharing that you to, have that nasty voice playing in your head. Sometimes I wonder if it is just me. Now I dont feel so silly.<br />Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.com