tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post7623151114702371144..comments2014-03-10T08:51:02.379-05:00Comments on Clay In The Hands Of The Potter: The Truth Will Set You Free...Aprille Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02421479613303572756noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-1384086883025020472008-09-24T13:17:00.000-05:002008-09-24T13:17:00.000-05:00Aprille,I love this post and can so relate to it. ...Aprille,<BR/>I love this post and can so relate to it. I have struggled with my weight for years, and it seems that since my children were born, I continue to lose. I can't seem to take any weight off, but just continue to grow larger. It seems like everytime I start some sort of program, life happens and gets in the way. So now I am the heaviest I have ever been, and feel quite awful about it. Anyway, sister, you are not alone in this battle. <BR/>On another note, thank you for the blog award while we were in Africa. I am so sorry that I was never able to respond back, as our connection was difficult and expensive, so our time was limited. Thank you so much! Grace and peace to you!Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01912217724146739764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-2816595282506597112008-09-13T08:50:00.000-05:002008-09-13T08:50:00.000-05:00Dianne, thank you so much for your comment. No, I ...Dianne, thank you so much for your comment. No, I certainly do not have my whole world under control! LOL! Not even close! Thank you so much for your very sweet, very encouraging words. I have felt weak in having to post about this subject; thank you so much for telling me that you think it was brave - that's very uplifting to me. I've missed hearing from you, thank you so much for stopping by!<BR/><BR/>Love you!<BR/>Aprille :0)Aprille Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421479613303572756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-56212054499063881212008-09-12T16:19:00.000-05:002008-09-12T16:19:00.000-05:00Aprille, I had no idea that you were struggling w...Aprille, I had no idea that you were struggling with a problem for most of your posts sound as if you had your whole world in control.<BR/><BR/>It takes a lot of courage to admit that you are suffering with a problem and I think you are so brave to be able to talk about it like you just did.<BR/><BR/>I would like to encourage you to stay close to the Lord who knows your every need and loves you more than any earthly person could but also to stay close to those who love and know you best and confide in them when you have moments of weakness.<BR/><BR/>I may be on weight watchers and may be losing slowly but I struggle too as I am sure others do. So, don't feel like you are the only one battling this problem with food. I think you are handling this the right way by just making good eating choices opting one food over another. It's a moment by moment battle and I will be praying for you and if you need encouraging just send me a post and I'll come over and see you.<BR/><BR/>You are very amazing and your honesty is refreshing! Keep up the good work.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16550009154135553864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-51007186788200140792008-09-08T00:02:00.000-05:002008-09-08T00:02:00.000-05:00Tracy, I SOOO understand about being busy - I'll t...Tracy, I SOOO understand about being busy - I'll try to catch up on reading blogs, only to find that I'm SEVERAL behind! LOL! Thank you so much for commenting me. You are very kind. I appreciate your prayers so much, and I know that God doesn't want me to live below the abundant life he has for me. He doesn't want any of us to live below our potential. Thank you so much for your encouragement, Tracy. <BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>Aprille :0)Aprille Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421479613303572756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-32220920199824859642008-09-07T23:37:00.000-05:002008-09-07T23:37:00.000-05:00I've been so busy that it's taken me this long to ...I've been so busy that it's taken me this long to come back and check your blog and see what you're up to. I wish I'd had a moment sooner.<BR/><BR/>April, thank you for being so honest. You are brave and courageous! I pray that you will be able to walk forward with confidence and live a victorious life. It is, after all, the life that Jesus died to give you...a victorious one!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07511855282323456046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-47602043635947562822008-09-07T15:04:00.000-05:002008-09-07T15:04:00.000-05:00Hi Miriam and Tina, I'm sorry it's taken me so lon...Hi Miriam and Tina, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to comment back. I've been able to check my email, but have been having problems with the internet - my home page, etc.<BR/><BR/>First of all, Miriam, thank you for your comment. I don't think it was a bit hurtful, it just sounded very encouraging. I have never actually been through the weigh-down workshop, but a friend gave me the tapes back years ago, along with the workbook, I've just never gone all the way through it - I've done very little in fact. What I heard was very good though, I need to spend some time listening to that again. It has such good scripture study, etc. I cannot do weight watchers either. I can count calories, but not points. <BR/><BR/>Tina, thank you so much for your very sweet words. I was sitting at church today and I thought about this post, and I started to wish I hadn't shared it. I feel like I should be past this, and not struggling with it at all, and like it shows a real lack of something on my part to even be having thoughts of it - either maturity, or resolve, or common sense, or something! But the thing is that I am not perfect, but I am moving past this (God's moving me past it!), and I am striving daily to be more like Jesus. I really hope that it does help somebody. Thank you for your encouragement.<BR/><BR/>Love you ladies,<BR/>Aprille :0)Aprille Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421479613303572756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-40201193019058385302008-09-07T08:26:00.000-05:002008-09-07T08:26:00.000-05:00Dearest Aprille, I just want to to know that I adm...Dearest Aprille, I just want to to know that I admire you for your honesty and your determination to keep pressing on and following the Lord. We all have problems which we are often afraid of sharing. You have probably helped more people than you will ever know by being so open.<BR/><BR/>God Bless,<BR/>love and prayers, <BR/>Tina xxxAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-88380978023108347112008-09-06T16:13:00.000-05:002008-09-06T16:13:00.000-05:00April, I know that opening up like that was hard, ...April, I know that opening up like that was hard, but it has to feel like a burden that you have been carrying has been lifted from your shoulders. It is in the capable hands of Jesus! That is victory!<BR/>I understand. I have turned to food when troubles hit my life. I had lost 53lbs through WeighDown Workshop --(it starts with a fast,unless you are hypoglycemic or diabetic) it is where when you think you are hungry,head hunger, you are to turn to God's word(read it). You cut your meals in half( not large portions) and stop eating when you when you feel full not stuffed. Exercise is important, but not strenuous. I need to get back on it, because 'life has been happening' here. I understand.<BR/>I know myself well enough that weight watchers would not work for me. I do not like counting points or keeping a log of what I eat. I would feel like I was confessing to a priest my 'sins' instead of the Lord Jesus. I talk to Him when I eat too much or went to food instead of Him. It is what works for me. I hope my words are helpful and not hurtful. I would not ever want to have you hurt. You are of great worth to our Heavenly Father and He loves you so much! You are beautiful in His eyes!<BR/>Love,<BR/>Miriam :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-49812808184213968492008-09-04T19:55:00.000-05:002008-09-04T19:55:00.000-05:00Thank you Terri. I was a bit scared to share this ...Thank you Terri. I was a bit scared to share this for fear of what people would think of me. I just hoped in doing so, it might help somebody, and also by writing it down it helps me to face it head on instead of being swept under the rug as usual. <BR/><BR/>Thank you for your prayers, they mean so much to me. <BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Aprille :0)Aprille Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421479613303572756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-65199834570858184062008-09-04T18:11:00.000-05:002008-09-04T18:11:00.000-05:00Aprille,I'm proud of you for having the courage to...Aprille,<BR/><BR/>I'm proud of you for having the courage to share. Have the battle in fighting addictions (whatever they may be) is the ability to recognize your trigger points and when you are slipping back.<BR/><BR/>I'll be praying for you!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>TerriTerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15813884721045918546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-68005614686006916952008-09-04T15:44:00.000-05:002008-09-04T15:44:00.000-05:00Pam, thank you so much for your very sweet words, ...Pam, thank you so much for your very sweet words, you are very encouraging. I look forward to hearing your story whenever you choose to share it. Thank you for your prayers.<BR/><BR/>I'll be praying for your conference this weekend. I believe God will really use you to minister in a big way!<BR/><BR/>((Hugs))<BR/>Aprille :0)Aprille Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421479613303572756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-12270709269804089622008-09-04T10:43:00.000-05:002008-09-04T10:43:00.000-05:00Hi April,I am so impressed with your honesty and c...Hi April,<BR/>I am so impressed with your honesty and conviction of heart. God loves you and made you beautiful. I know you hear people say that and then look in the mirror and wonder if they are lying to you. I know because I too struggle with my body image. I have never fought the eating disorder battle that you have but my battles are mirror based and lies from the enemy just as well.<BR/>I would love to share my story sometime with you.<BR/><BR/>For now please keep shouting in your heart all the things that HE IS! also go read psalm 139 and put your name in there.<BR/><BR/>He loves you and I am praying for you.<BR/><BR/>Pamela R.Pinkshoeladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814903238546685727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-68974937069951819582008-09-04T10:25:00.000-05:002008-09-04T10:25:00.000-05:00Elizabeth, thank you for your kind words and your ...Elizabeth, thank you for your kind words and your prayers. They are appreciated more than you know. Your family is still in my prayers too.<BR/><BR/>Marla, I just need to look at your comment a few times a day and that will help build my sel-esteem! LOL! Thank you so much, you're very sweet. Love you too!<BR/><BR/>Michelle, thank you. You've had quite a year too, and you're right - we will make it through! Love you!Aprille Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421479613303572756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-24141574900855921962008-09-04T09:45:00.000-05:002008-09-04T09:45:00.000-05:00April, I am so glad that you have gotten the revel...April, I am so glad that you have gotten the revelation that you have. Life HAS happened in 2008 and we ARE making it through! We are overcomers and daughters of the King! And YOU are amazing!!!! I appreciate all that you said and I am so glad that you are my forever friend. You are precious to me and I love you!<BR/><BR/>Your sister in Christ,<BR/>MichelleMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10900994084687801757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-31452472356078270042008-09-04T06:59:00.000-05:002008-09-04T06:59:00.000-05:00It seems like I say this all the time-but you are ...It seems like I say this all the time-but you are amazing. You write like a pro, crochet like a spider, sing like a bird and on top of all of that you you are beautiful. I am so thankful to have you as a friend-my amazing little sister! I love you!Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14190862197401561649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1763397168274453281.post-40473516488687757252008-09-04T03:38:00.000-05:002008-09-04T03:38:00.000-05:00Aprille, your writing touched my heart. I am fortu...Aprille, your writing touched my heart. I am fortunate not to have been through what you have been through, but have watched a daughter in the same trap many years ago.<BR/>I will pray for your strength. Always know that you are loved by our precious Lord.Elizabethdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02405703727112759947noreply@blogger.com