tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post4172415244222343420..comments2024-01-28T04:01:42.491-05:00Comments on Ava Grace's Closet: On Being Thankfulsusan jakovinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-52092402229881165562012-07-24T20:10:29.625-04:002012-07-24T20:10:29.625-04:00Dearest Susan... you are beautiful outside and ins...Dearest Susan... you are beautiful outside and inside. This post a great reminder of all that we should be thankful for and that people all over the world are facing many difficulties (often in our own back yard). <br />Hugs to you my friend, xo C. (HHL)highheeledlifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205935979513877589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-80789811011716254022012-07-24T18:47:47.706-04:002012-07-24T18:47:47.706-04:00A wonderful reminder to us all.A wonderful reminder to us all.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901921122145191694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-58252107837591717392012-07-24T08:05:08.754-04:002012-07-24T08:05:08.754-04:00I haven't worked in over a year so money is ti...I haven't worked in over a year so money is tight with us as well. We're comfortable but we can't go around spending things just because. But we are still extremely blessed. <br />Sometimes we need to run into people like tha tto make us realize how lucky we are and to be thankful of what we have. xoKimberlyhttp://makemommygosomethingsomething.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-75342552275563768812012-07-23T15:45:53.509-04:002012-07-23T15:45:53.509-04:00This is the best post I've read today-- its mo...This is the best post I've read today-- its moving that someone still has that passion about other people-- I am also one of those people pinching pennies in the grocery store and scoping sales and coupons to make things just a little cheaper for my family of six. Awesome post-- sharing if you don't mindprototype mamahttp://www.prototypemama.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-39235943148925178802012-07-23T15:44:41.680-04:002012-07-23T15:44:41.680-04:00Dearest Susan,
Being THANKFUL is a must; it is on...Dearest Susan,<br /><br />Being THANKFUL is a must; it is one of life's secrets for being happy. Pieter learned a hard lesson early on when he still was a boy. His family lost ALL; house destroyed by war, greenhouses shattered and for weeks on end they had to collect the glass shards. Than start all over from scratch. By hard work, being honest and saving first before ever buying something he lived a disciplined life. I'm raised the very same way as my family had tough times making ends meet in the 50s. After the war there was lots of poverty, nobody had anything. But I managed and used my hands to make things myself and always lived frugal. And yes, like you did in Florida, if not for the sake of those designer outlets I could not dress the way I do. But I keep things and don't trash it for new things. No way! For that, we've seen too much REAL hunger and poverty in India, in Indonesia, in Mexico... you name it. So much that we had to turn the TV commercials off after coming back home and viewing the Cat's Gourmet food. It made us almost puke. What a contrasting world. Let's hope that the young generation will appreciate life as they know it now and understand that it is not always like that, nor is it guaranteed to last...<br />If we all spend our money wisely and lift up those around us that need a helping hand, we perform miracles! <br />We are still all blessed, even during hard times. I did jump at the news that my health insurance will be lowered next month after the 200% increase since I became paralyzed. But we made it, by being frugal! <br />Love to you and may the good memories of your family time on the beach last for a long time.<br />MarietteMariette VandenMunckhof-Vedderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16877699174880945452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-60731652041753853342012-07-23T12:29:14.895-04:002012-07-23T12:29:14.895-04:00This is so beautiful, and I'm glad you decided...This is so beautiful, and I'm glad you decided to share from your heart. It's easy to miss it when it's not you - but there are a lot of people hurting out there. I pray my children will have compassionate hearts, and truly SEE those around them.cate @ wild rufflehttp://www.wildruffle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-38299108078339098352012-07-23T11:25:30.470-04:002012-07-23T11:25:30.470-04:00What a lovely post friend! It is so important to s...What a lovely post friend! It is so important to show and teach our children this! To give thanks for the blessings we have in life :)The Olive Tree Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13480207748236952289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-18011637547390230862012-07-23T10:39:22.668-04:002012-07-23T10:39:22.668-04:00Hi Susan, That was very well written and said. I...Hi Susan, That was very well written and said. I could not agree with you more and each day Jamie and I make an effort to give to one person..whether that be a cup of coffee or even a loaf of bread, I cant ignore things like what you saw...I actually can make my siblings go red when I go out of my way to help someone...I cant help it..its my nature to give. We are fortunate to live where we live and that I am able to stay home with our son..I am grateful everyday that I can... check out this you tube beauty guru...his name is Gregory - he goes by the name gregorygorgeous on youtube... I was at first intringed by this gentlemen in *drag* and how confident he ways or how he presented himself - UNTIL i watched this video...it totally sums up his attitude towards people - life - and the fact that HE does live a privilaged lifestyle...I was ashamed that I ever thought this boy was a role model for young teens that were afraid to come out of the closet<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPja0SC1q4Y<br /><br />you will see my post under superhadees - I just could not keep my mouth shut on this video...<br /><br />warning he does go quite graphic on his shear laziness ...its terrible...Michelle Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12924621665330224294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-25404979483157999332012-07-23T10:29:14.304-04:002012-07-23T10:29:14.304-04:00Thanks Katie. I think the toughest thing for me is...Thanks Katie. I think the toughest thing for me is seeing how ridiculously wealthy some are while others are suffering so much. It just doesn't seem right.susan jakovinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-87089974985349733932012-07-23T10:28:08.788-04:002012-07-23T10:28:08.788-04:00Karen I love the granola bar idea. I always strugg...Karen I love the granola bar idea. I always struggle with the thought of giving money to someone who may use it to fund an addiction. This would be a great way to help. Brilliant.susan jakovinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-49326485634926512262012-07-23T10:26:54.391-04:002012-07-23T10:26:54.391-04:00Not as much as I love you sweet friend! Thinking o...Not as much as I love you sweet friend! Thinking of you as you might be able to tell.susan jakovinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-31970664806073782552012-07-23T10:26:24.378-04:002012-07-23T10:26:24.378-04:00That would be awful to see. So sad.That would be awful to see. So sad.susan jakovinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17469439626943554605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-80493382071045882832012-07-23T10:18:26.996-04:002012-07-23T10:18:26.996-04:00I was reading this post and thinking I too am so g...I was reading this post and thinking I too am so guilty about throwing things aimlessly into my cart without looking at cost. We aren't made of money either, on the contrary with two little ones now, but I have never been one to look at prices. <br />Now, as I start my own family after years of wandering in far off and exotic lands, living life as an "it" girl for awhile, I am becoming more conscious about budgeting but I am more and more reminded of how blessed I truly am!The Detox Divahttp://thedetoxdiva.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-75909496939292241592012-07-23T10:17:51.966-04:002012-07-23T10:17:51.966-04:00This post is so insightful. It really touched me. ...This post is so insightful. It really touched me. I see a lot of the same things here. There is so much wealth in Southern California, but there are now homeless people standing on corners where you would never have seen them standing 10 years ago. I too feel heartbreak when I see 70 plus year olds working. They deserve a break. Thanks for reminding me to be thankful today.Katie @ minivan divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461717433497663204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-15615400697212647462012-07-23T10:10:50.751-04:002012-07-23T10:10:50.751-04:00It has been really tough, generally, here in the s...It has been really tough, generally, here in the states for the past few years, though my family has been blessed with a stable income. My son (15) is quite saddened when he sees people begging. We have taken to keeping a box of granola bars in the glove box to give to them as we pass by. <br /><br />That's the other side of the story -- seeing the younger generation (what some are calling the "Now Generation") give their time to serve is priceless. There's a new sense of responsibility rising up in 15-24 year olds. They stand for something. They don't tolerate complaining about "1st world problems" like, "I need a new iPod." They stand for helping third world problems like, "I need dinner -- let's start with the one I didn't get last week and catch up from there." If America's Now Generation keeps it up, we will return to our strong ways.Karen Dawkinshttp://karendawkins.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-83925310009712741902012-07-23T09:47:26.430-04:002012-07-23T09:47:26.430-04:00How sad :( Thank you for reminding all of us to b...How sad :( Thank you for reminding all of us to be thankful and to reach out to those in need. It's so true that we never know what others might be going through until we've walked in their shoes.Crazy Life of a Writing Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064939499412649850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-51290490313977346742012-07-23T09:36:52.000-04:002012-07-23T09:36:52.000-04:00Such an excellent reminder. Years ago when my hus...Such an excellent reminder. Years ago when my husband and I had very little money and used our cardboard boxes for end tables, I remember saying to him how I had never felt so thankful for the little things as I did then. Sometimes, the less you have, the more you have to cherish. Thank you for reminding me to be thankful today.Perspective Parentinghttp://www.perspectiveparenting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-21248780454984806652012-07-23T09:35:56.255-04:002012-07-23T09:35:56.255-04:00I am definitely thankful for having the opportunit...I am definitely thankful for having the opportunity to be able to afford to take this year at home with my daughter and being able to buy what we want at the grocery store without too much thought. It is hard to see the seniors struggling to afford their groceries. Those that can should help where they can. We like to make regular contributions to our local food bank.Katy Emanuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094302151572119095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-55889851648587728422012-07-23T09:32:49.209-04:002012-07-23T09:32:49.209-04:00We went from a 2-income home to a 1-income home wh...We went from a 2-income home to a 1-income home when my son was diagnosed with all of this chronic health issues, and we had to go on State health care. We also had to apply for food stamps, and we are in one of the lowest income brackets. People don't know, and I don't tell anyone (um, other than online, apparently), because I hear snide comments and hateful things all the time about people "taking" from the government and how they "hate paying for 'those people' who are lazy and won't get a job." Like you pointed out: Don't Judge! You have no idea what individual battles people are going through.<br /><br />Great post!Jennhttp://adventuresofhomelife.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-47399867507330927222012-07-23T09:17:54.752-04:002012-07-23T09:17:54.752-04:00What a great post Susan. It has been tighter for u...What a great post Susan. It has been tighter for us, and I find myself being more mindful of my spending than I have been in the past. But, I am very grateful that I can buy and feed my children the things they need and want. The tighter budgets have reminded me of when I was first starting out and watched every penny and always made things stretch, as things got more comfortable I have forgotten the skill in making money stretch and want to remember and not forget as things start to ease up again. I have always found the best way to feel rich is to count my blessings and focus on all I have.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09107661365906909620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-65623237354129035512012-07-23T09:13:05.876-04:002012-07-23T09:13:05.876-04:00I love you. Thank you for being a kind, open, sens...I love you. Thank you for being a kind, open, sensitive, intelligent woman:)Hannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14213091938907092598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-79785850062821207132012-07-23T09:11:55.588-04:002012-07-23T09:11:55.588-04:00My husband and I are looking to buy a home right n...My husband and I are looking to buy a home right now and I am continually saddened as I visit foreclosure after foreclosure where I see stickers on children's windows with the princesses names or little boys truck stickers on walls. It always makes me think that this family lived and loved here and lost it. It has made trying to buy a house a very sad experience indeed. <br />We should always be grateful for what we have. Thanks for sharing your feelings.<br />http://www.practicallyperfectprincess.com/Queen Mom Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04947788522821447557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130827602574940223.post-91822232208501713842012-07-23T09:06:52.381-04:002012-07-23T09:06:52.381-04:00I can feel your post because I'm one who is at...I can feel your post because I'm one who is at the store with a calculator. Things have been really tight! I'm also weel aware that there are many others who have it far worse---it is hard to know what to do-sometimes just a smile can helpReviewsSheRotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097083828095846499noreply@blogger.com