tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post2837918338375412249..comments2023-08-20T03:57:22.983-07:00Comments on Elaine Stock--Author***Everyone’s Story Blog: April McGowan: When Not Accomplishing Your Goal Is A Good ThingElaine Stockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-89349619414289109732015-07-24T16:45:19.927-07:002015-07-24T16:45:19.927-07:00Thanks for the smile, April.Thanks for the smile, April.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-60861351463228338812015-07-24T16:36:10.482-07:002015-07-24T16:36:10.482-07:00Thanks so much for having me as a guest. I loved g...Thanks so much for having me as a guest. I loved getting to know you and reading all the comments and chatting with your readers! You have blessed me greatly! April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-83580765034125038142015-07-24T13:15:23.850-07:002015-07-24T13:15:23.850-07:00Due to an approaching thunderstorm, I'm racing...Due to an approaching thunderstorm, I'm racing to get my next feature launched, however I'm so sorry this week with my lovely guest, April McGowan is ending. April, I hope you'll come back! You're already in the high Top Ten of my all-time biggest viewer hit features. Yay for you! A blessing for me and my viewers! Thank you.<br /><br />April, thanks too for your wonderful BookGiveaway. And the winner of April's Giveaway is…<br /><br />Karen W. Congratulations, Karen. Both April and I will contact you directly in emails.<br /><br />Blessings to all.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-75369613236150551472015-07-23T17:51:48.141-07:002015-07-23T17:51:48.141-07:00I'm sorry you've been struggling. It's...I'm sorry you've been struggling. It's never easy. I'm so grateful that God never wastes a thing in our lives if we give it over to Him.I pray He can use your story to touch someone else. Hugs. April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-90079718930621891682015-07-23T16:39:05.361-07:002015-07-23T16:39:05.361-07:00Nice to see you again, Sandra, though sorry to lea...Nice to see you again, Sandra, though sorry to learn that you've been dealing with health issues. I think each one of us, whether we're the ones who endure a chronic illness or love another who suffers, can gain a good and perhaps heavenly-sent, perspective from April. God bless.<br />Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-89129667709936196062015-07-23T15:55:11.984-07:002015-07-23T15:55:11.984-07:00Truth! It's not easy to persevere, The Bible v...Truth! It's not easy to persevere, The Bible verse that connects most personally with me is James 1:2 Count it all Joy. It reminds me that all these trials are for a purpose and can mold and shape me for better if I let them. Not easy to remember in all circumstances, though!April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-56465624157709335842015-07-23T15:28:30.943-07:002015-07-23T15:28:30.943-07:00Dealing with this issue for an extended period of ...Dealing with this issue for an extended period of time made me sensitive to it. Now I need April's insights to be able to articulate the experience and reach out to others. SandraAllenLovelace@gmail.comSandra Allen Lovelacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15839870069094674464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-29593092487694426042015-07-23T12:30:13.228-07:002015-07-23T12:30:13.228-07:00Hey, Pat! So glad you swung around down under for ...Hey, Pat! So glad you swung around down under for a visit with April and me. You're so right about pressing forward.<br /><br />Happy to see you again!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-84894558094144238552015-07-23T07:34:04.199-07:002015-07-23T07:34:04.199-07:00Illness is sure a pain in the butt, sometimes lite...Illness is sure a pain in the butt, sometimes literally lol, can go about one's life at your hut, then boom it hits. Sure is the pits. But have to keep on keeping on indeed at every feed.Pat Hatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07745293224202430152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-79445186707335994442015-07-22T15:34:19.601-07:002015-07-22T15:34:19.601-07:00Thanks very much, Patty! I hope you enjoy reading ...Thanks very much, Patty! I hope you enjoy reading through her journey! Thanks for commenting☺April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-86034146315631067672015-07-22T12:22:34.805-07:002015-07-22T12:22:34.805-07:00Thanks for visiting today, Patty. MACY was a wonde...Thanks for visiting today, Patty. MACY was a wonderful read!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-75631689629936815572015-07-22T11:52:07.444-07:002015-07-22T11:52:07.444-07:00What a situation Macy finds herself in... I look f...What a situation Macy finds herself in... I look forward to reading more of her story!<br /><br />pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)comPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047478982437818328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-34172315038523401962015-07-20T22:28:14.707-07:002015-07-20T22:28:14.707-07:00Kathleen, it's helped me tremendously to remem...Kathleen, it's helped me tremendously to remember that! That surrender has brought me great peace...as long as I remember!! When I find myself frustrated, then I know I'm off track! April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-43734603425849756092015-07-20T16:20:02.768-07:002015-07-20T16:20:02.768-07:00Kathy, thanks much for your visit. I so agree with...Kathy, thanks much for your visit. I so agree with you! April has also helped to put things into a good perspective.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-8640605534343253042015-07-19T09:25:14.702-07:002015-07-19T09:25:14.702-07:00I'm so glad, Autumn. Many you feel His presenc...I'm so glad, Autumn. Many you feel His presence mightily as you go through your day. We can face anything if we know we're not alone! Prayers and blessings!April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-28060229689085353472015-07-19T09:22:10.678-07:002015-07-19T09:22:10.678-07:00So grateful His plans for us are above ours, Donna...So grateful His plans for us are above ours, Donna! I often aim too low, when I should just aim for Him and what He wants from me. Jesus reminds us His time is easy and His burden light. Many blessings!April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-21921133742703772612015-07-19T06:49:01.295-07:002015-07-19T06:49:01.295-07:00Thank you for sharing your heart, April, and to El...Thank you for sharing your heart, April, and to Elaine for<br />hosting her. This has encouraged me to worry more about<br />what God has for me to do and enables me to do rather<br />than worry about my agenda. This was a pertinent reminder!Kathleen Rouserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12230409554080446106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-19880186983692250102015-07-19T03:31:55.736-07:002015-07-19T03:31:55.736-07:00Oh, Autumn, may He especially bless you and those ...Oh, Autumn, may He especially bless you and those you love. Thanks for visiting, and for the Tweet.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-56192944899307526622015-07-18T22:22:55.715-07:002015-07-18T22:22:55.715-07:00Sandi! The admiration is mutual! Hugs! Thanks for ...Sandi! The admiration is mutual! Hugs! Thanks for posting! April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-41033823658384028052015-07-18T22:21:23.684-07:002015-07-18T22:21:23.684-07:00Patricia, that peace that passes all understanding...Patricia, that peace that passes all understanding is worth the submission every time! Thanks for stopping by! Many blessings. April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-805572535897642362015-07-18T18:09:31.504-07:002015-07-18T18:09:31.504-07:00Thanks so much for this post, April. It's perf...Thanks so much for this post, April. It's perfectly timed for me - just as relevant for someone living with a person with a chronic illness <3Autumn Macarthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376992769171145754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-92029945570540129862015-07-18T17:48:23.408-07:002015-07-18T17:48:23.408-07:00Sandi, I am so pleased to see you here! I love whe...Sandi, I am so pleased to see you here! I love when we can all encourage one another and through the years, you've been an encouragement to me! God bless.Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-22921433544440483162015-07-18T17:39:55.200-07:002015-07-18T17:39:55.200-07:00April thank you for this! You are an amazing autho...April thank you for this! You are an amazing author. I'll never forget Jasmine! ~Blessings, SandiSandi Roghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14133590559340429928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-48931913868391893122015-07-18T17:15:37.865-07:002015-07-18T17:15:37.865-07:00Thanks for visiting this evening, Pat. Thanks for ...Thanks for visiting this evening, Pat. Thanks for all your visits!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-7845540545269499112015-07-18T16:13:12.720-07:002015-07-18T16:13:12.720-07:00It certainly lightens the load of self-imposed exp...It certainly lightens the load of self-imposed expectations....which can totally derail us from the goals God has in mind for us, and be very self-defeating! Many blessings!April McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00095963871229762302noreply@blogger.com