tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.comments2023-09-16T05:45:47.214-05:00The Adventures of ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comBlogger3816125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-90188838732270948732015-03-23T15:34:17.955-05:002015-03-23T15:34:17.955-05:00Thank you Renee for sharing your thoughts and givi...Thank you Renee for sharing your thoughts and giving me encouragement. I so appreciate that. There is so much I am grateful for and I hope that I can help others from what I learned these past three years. Still learning myself, but am grateful for all that I went through. I am so glad you stopped by for a visit.<br />Big Hugs<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-52853837757769774622015-03-23T15:32:36.424-05:002015-03-23T15:32:36.424-05:00Hi Susan!
I am so sorry for your struggles - I ha...Hi Susan!<br /><br />I am so sorry for your struggles - I hate that you are going through that. It is so hard, and most really don't know what it is like until they go through it themselves. I understand the weight gain (I haven't exercised - wasn't able to - for three years!) It IS so depressing, and yet, it seems like the harder we try to "be okay" the harder it really was to "be okay." You are in my prayers, and don't give up hope. There were days that I had to look at someone at the hospital who was MISSING a leg to help me feel better about my situation - not something I sought out, but it happened. Made me sad that I had sunk so low that it took someone with a missing leg, to make me feel grateful. I found once I got some better sleep, took some good vitamins, that I felt a little better, which helped me through some really hard days. I hope the best for you and know that I understand. I found prayer the best answer for me. That, and really enjoying those moments where the pain was bearable, and when something made me laugh - those were moments I really looked for. I hope you find them too.<br /><br />Big hugs always<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-45734825005076309722015-03-23T15:26:31.253-05:002015-03-23T15:26:31.253-05:00Thank you Dawn, you are so right. So happy you vis...Thank you Dawn, you are so right. So happy you visited with me and always good to see your name!<br /><br />Big hugs always<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-9788164068658486022015-03-23T08:11:02.590-05:002015-03-23T08:11:02.590-05:00Dear Elizabeth,..how I love this post! I am at a ...Dear Elizabeth,..how I love this post! I am at a similar season in my life and this post has touched me on so many levels. You have been an inspiration for me, since I first read your story in the 2010 Where Women Create,..it was then, that I felt a kinship with you. <br />I too,..feel like I have come full circle in my life and creative endeavors and at this time,..embracing simplicity,..slowing down, savoring,..grace and gratitude. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations with us,..for your honest thoughts and encouragement. I am looking forward to your new website! Enjoy the journey,..Blessings, RenéeRenéehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12514523963159931725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-85878951292033986892015-03-16T06:42:58.359-05:002015-03-16T06:42:58.359-05:00I am so glad I read your post. I am struggling jus...I am so glad I read your post. I am struggling just like you were. I have been in a scooter for a while now because both of my knees are shot. I am so depressed. I don't even have the energy to explain. I have gained a lot of weight and they won't do the surgery because of it. Ugh.. I am excited for your new blog! Good luck and thank you.ssusan hemannhttp://susanhemann.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-77238322842192432032015-03-11T23:52:44.007-05:002015-03-11T23:52:44.007-05:00New Beginnings are always so Exciting... will look...New Beginnings are always so Exciting... will look forward to visiting your new site and adventures... Dawn... The BohemianBohemianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03743017084098726581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-42630552520884832592015-03-11T21:59:02.823-05:002015-03-11T21:59:02.823-05:00Thank you Tani - I so enjoy our emails and your en...Thank you Tani - I so enjoy our emails and your encouragement. Your spirit is definitely kindred. I never told you, but I love that your blog name is Mountain Girl - so wish I could be a mountain girl myself. I look forward to hearing about your adventures and sharing mine as well.<br /><br />Lots of love and hugs to you<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-71773036834911462782015-03-11T21:57:31.794-05:002015-03-11T21:57:31.794-05:00Rue,
You are so RIGHT! Your post just amazed me a...Rue,<br /><br />You are so RIGHT! Your post just amazed me and I felt like it was written just for me. Isn't that neat how that happens sometimes? I feel like God taps me on the shoulder and tells me to click here or there and just like that, BAM, words are burning into my mind and my heart feels so connected because I am reading exactly what I needed to hear in the moment. I just love your blog so much - thank you for visiting me.<br /><br />Big hugs<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-62841881391218058242015-03-11T21:55:58.676-05:002015-03-11T21:55:58.676-05:00Thank you so much Primjilie!
No need to be sad no...Thank you so much Primjilie!<br /><br />No need to be sad now - this last procedure did the trick and I am feeling gratitude like I never have. Thank you for your well wishes and look forward to seeing you on my new site sometime again. I wish you all the best - always.<br /><br />big hugs<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-53174806386322293842015-03-11T21:54:13.683-05:002015-03-11T21:54:13.683-05:00Thank you Janice - and you are so right - about &q...Thank you Janice - and you are so right - about "damn time" I got a break with the knee ordeal. You made me laugh. You always do, actually. I really like your new pic!! Thanks for being there and for joining me on my new venture as well Janice.<br /><br />Lots of hugs<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-29653092757180833352015-03-11T21:53:07.302-05:002015-03-11T21:53:07.302-05:00Hi Sandy
Well, I certainly hope your "new no...Hi Sandy<br /><br />Well, I certainly hope your "new normal" is going well for you - I know what a struggle it is to have your life change without your permission. I had to make so many adjustments, but I think it was the pain that kept me from fully embracing the adjustments. I hope you aren't in pain and will discover some neat things along the way that maybe, might have been missed had this new adjustment never happened. That is what happened to me and I am appreciate it so much - so much so that I designed a whole new site reflecting more of where I am today - much simpler, basic, and enjoying the small moments.<br /><br />Big hugs to you<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-50207678963948232042015-03-11T21:50:32.679-05:002015-03-11T21:50:32.679-05:00Hi Carol!
Well, you were right - I DO love IG - I...Hi Carol!<br /><br />Well, you were right - I DO love IG - I am so glad I finally got on it and thank you so much for getting my new acct out there to your followers. Very blessed to have you and several others in the IG community that helped me out. <br /><br />Excited about your site too - I am just not web savvy at all - but will be up - not perfect - but up!<br /><br />Big hugs and lots of love<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-75616128043728606952015-03-11T21:48:54.813-05:002015-03-11T21:48:54.813-05:00Thank you Katherine - I so appreciate your well wi...Thank you Katherine - I so appreciate your well wishes!!<br /><br />Big hug<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-52055166805710420872015-03-11T21:46:47.443-05:002015-03-11T21:46:47.443-05:00Sandi!!
Always that smiling face brightens my day...Sandi!!<br /><br />Always that smiling face brightens my day up - every single time. You have been such a faithful and encouraging reader that I appreciate so much - truly I do. I love that over the years, I have just a handful of those who show up, no matter how long I may be between posts, or how off the topic I may get, there are those few that stop by to say "hi" no matter what and what a comfort that is. Thank you and I am so excited to visit people on my new site too.<br /><br />Big hugs and lots of love to you<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-45469450872045779682015-03-11T21:44:52.438-05:002015-03-11T21:44:52.438-05:00Hello Cori!
It is always so nice to "meet&qu...Hello Cori!<br /><br />It is always so nice to "meet" a reader - so happy you stopped by. I am hoping that your season of life (that was painful) has lessoned, or is in the past. You are so correct in saying that no matter what we go through, we are never alone. I am so very grateful for my healing, as I am sitting here with an ice pack on my knee, as directed by the surgeon, as part of the recovery, but I am feeling so much BETTER! Thank you again for your encouraging words.<br /><br />Big hugs<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-60195250110959749742015-03-11T21:42:18.978-05:002015-03-11T21:42:18.978-05:00Thank you for stopping by Rita and for your years ...Thank you for stopping by Rita and for your years of support and encouragement. Your kind comment does help me continue to share and always hoping that the readers find something to take away with them. I went to your google act ( I don't have a google act, so I can't comment...and no, don't want ANOTHER act at this juncture...so I am just a stalker ;-) but the winter looks like it is having its time in your area with the water levels! Be careful! Spring is almost here. <br /><br />Wishing you all the best that life has to offer and lots of hugs from me,<br /><br />elizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-16351614166316936682015-03-11T21:39:07.728-05:002015-03-11T21:39:07.728-05:00Thank you Tamara for your words - they are such en...Thank you Tamara for your words - they are such encouragement for me to continue doing what my heart is leading me to do. I truly hope that what I share/show/or take pics of pleases God and inspires those who view it to maybe seek out God themselves if they haven't before. Looking forward to getting to know you as well. I like your blog pic, btw - you have a really nice smile :-)<br /><br />Big hugs<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-82625626549083597902015-03-11T21:36:52.489-05:002015-03-11T21:36:52.489-05:00Twyla, I am so excited that we found each other to...Twyla, I am so excited that we found each other too - thank you for the lovely comment. I am so very blessed with new friends in the IG community and look forward to getting to know them. I LOVE seeing your little icon pop up on IG - feels like an old friend stopped by to say "howdy" which is so nice :-)<br /><br />Big hugs always<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-31229478335079141302015-03-11T21:35:30.623-05:002015-03-11T21:35:30.623-05:00Thank you Rhonda for the very kind and encouraging...Thank you Rhonda for the very kind and encouraging comment. I am so glad we found each other on IG too! Love seeing your feed pop up on my screen. Carol, from Raised in Cotton, has mentioned to me over the years for me to "get on IG!" Now, she can say, "I told you so" because I am having so much fun with it!<br /><br />Looking forward to getting know everyone on my new site - SOON!<br /><br />Big hugs always<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-3987904090955215802015-03-11T21:33:42.239-05:002015-03-11T21:33:42.239-05:00Becky,
You are so sweet and kind to share your th...Becky,<br /><br />You are so sweet and kind to share your thoughts with me - I had no idea. You should know that your pics and style are very inspiring and love seeing them. Thank you for sharing so much of your beautiful (and I do mean beeeeauuuutiful) home! Such a joy to see what you do.<br /><br />Big hugs and lots of love<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-37132365015217290322015-03-11T21:31:28.359-05:002015-03-11T21:31:28.359-05:00Hello Mary!
Thank you for your well wishes and fo...Hello Mary!<br /><br />Thank you for your well wishes and for reading and visiting me all these years - means so much to me!<br /><br />Lots of love and hugs<br />ElizabethElizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-80026060242534883892015-03-11T20:45:35.544-05:002015-03-11T20:45:35.544-05:00Hi Rhonda!
She has a fabulous place, doesn't ...Hi Rhonda!<br /><br />She has a fabulous place, doesn't she? I am so glad you stopped by for a visit!<br /><br />Big hugs<br />Elizabeth :-)Elizabeth Maxsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15301271156213625334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-85765187241724666362015-03-11T18:00:43.299-05:002015-03-11T18:00:43.299-05:00Elizabeth,
Goodness gracious! I am so amazed at y...Elizabeth,<br /><br />Goodness gracious! I am so amazed at your story - eyes teared up! I definitely feel a kinship with you, girl! You said, "..I learned my true value as a child of God, and not to value so much what I create, but rather The Creator." I agree wholeheartedly with that and all the rest you said about your value being the same if you don't create another darn thing. Wow, it is encouraging and uplifting, so keep it up and I'm so excited for your new site!<br /><br />Love your approach to life and that you love Jesus. I thank Him for using you.<br /><br />In His care,<br /><br />Tani<br />mtn girlMtn Girlhttp://thelighterburden.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-49790095605834324102015-03-11T16:31:17.990-05:002015-03-11T16:31:17.990-05:00Well, holy smokes! I guess my post was timely. I&#...Well, holy smokes! I guess my post was timely. I'm so glad you feel so much better. I can feel it in your post :)<br /><br />I just know this new blog will be lovely and I'll be there to see it.<br /><br />Big hugs, my new friend! I'm so happy for you.<br /><br />xoxo,<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110133467260748245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29659542.post-83628207992293833692015-03-11T10:28:58.874-05:002015-03-11T10:28:58.874-05:00I'm sad to hear about all your pain and frustr...I'm sad to hear about all your pain and frustration. As we get older and look forward to some of the freedoms that age can bring, it doesn't seem fair that our health issues can limit what we want to do. I look forward to your new website. I've enjoyed this one so much, especially all your vintage touches. Take care of yourself.primjilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08090635741087191038noreply@blogger.com