tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post5199069172124231032..comments2023-08-20T03:57:22.983-07:00Comments on Elaine Stock--Author***Everyone’s Story Blog: Mary Curran Hackett: Proof of DeterminationElaine Stockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-62862014666181546522012-11-02T12:27:10.974-07:002012-11-02T12:27:10.974-07:00Mary, thank you for being my guest this past week ...Mary, thank you for being my guest this past week on Everyone's Story. And what a horrific week it's been due to Hurricane Sandy. There are so many who have been touched one way or another, from one extreme to another. Lots to rejoice (my father who was on a cruise ship and stuck out at sea to wait the storm just got home, 4 days late, but safe), lots to pray about (a friend's cancer surgery is delayed because surgeon couldn't make it to hospital), home towns are flooded & people evacuated--like my guest scheduled for next week--homes lost, businesses lost. I'm just thankful God is holding all of our hands.<br /><br />Mary, despite all, you've remained a faithful guest. Thank you. <br /><br />The winner of Mary's novel, PROOF OF HEAVEN, is Judy. Judy, both Mary and I will be in touch with you shortly. Happy reading?Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-61201384365228236052012-10-29T12:49:38.813-07:002012-10-29T12:49:38.813-07:00Amen!Amen!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-91808814295982428402012-10-29T06:23:06.409-07:002012-10-29T06:23:06.409-07:00Judy, I know exactly what you mean about well-inte...Judy, I know exactly what you mean about well-intentioned people offering "God won't give you more than you can bear." It's sometimes difficult to hear this when all you need is a shoulder to lean on, to rest your weary head and heart. And it's not like God "gives" us any of this sadness anyways. But, at least they mean well. The bottom line is that thanks be to God, no matter how many times we cry out to Him in anguish, He always hears us and answers us.<br /><br />And I have to share something with you: one of the gifts I've received from blogging Everyone's Story is that I keep receiving the strong message that with God, there is no coincidence, like your testimony giving me peace on the anniversary eve of your mom's passing (my condolences). God's grace and love is undeniably awesome!Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-10288795844924077752012-10-29T05:53:56.503-07:002012-10-29T05:53:56.503-07:00Mary, thank you for your kind words. A fighter? ...Mary, thank you for your kind words. A fighter? I'm not so sure about that. I just learned to lean on Jesus more and more. He gave me the strength and peace that I needed. I can't imagine what non-believers do when a crisis hits their lives. We have Hope...what do they have?<br /><br />Blessings to you!<br />JudyJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-61765961394945810902012-10-29T05:50:51.145-07:002012-10-29T05:50:51.145-07:00Elaine, I do believe we all have a testimony big o...Elaine, I do believe we all have a testimony big or small doesn't matter. During my husband's bout with brain cancer my nerves were really frayed. It was a period of time I would not want to relive. I was at the point if I heard one more person say to me God won't give you more than you can bear I was ready to scream! They had no clue to what you go through when a loved one is dying unless they lived it too. I cried out to God so many times, it was like hey God it's me again. I'm falling apart! But you know, through it all I've learned to trust Jesus more and more. I am happy to read that my testimony of faith gave you sudden peace the evening of October 26th. That was the eve of my Mom's passing on to Heaven 9 months ago on the 27th. I can't begin to express how much I miss her. She is with her Lord and Savior now. Blessings to you!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-91199867865337397532012-10-29T04:57:04.725-07:002012-10-29T04:57:04.725-07:00Thank you, Judy, for posting and commenting! You&#...Thank you, Judy, for posting and commenting! You're truly a fighter. And I am so glad to hear you're cancer free. <br /><br />I won't give up and I hope you win, too!<br /><br />Peace,<br />MaryMary Curran Hacketthttp://www.mchackett.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-51798814044533740312012-10-26T16:11:54.336-07:002012-10-26T16:11:54.336-07:00Judy, what a strong testimony of faith. I had no i...Judy, what a strong testimony of faith. I had no idea what you've endured... your example of strength and reminder to lean on God has certainly filled me with a sudden peace this evening. Thank you, my friend. Elaine Stockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16349776598113016833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8009438219696051817.post-43114302893706621572012-10-26T16:04:48.194-07:002012-10-26T16:04:48.194-07:00I've accomplished a lot in my lifetime so far....I've accomplished a lot in my lifetime so far. I survived a marriage that ended after 25 years. (My ex-husband found the love of his life and walked out the door). I survived brain surgery to remove a brain cyst. One 1/2 years after the brain surgery I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Four years after battling the breast cancer my 2nd husband of 8 years died of a brain tumor. Without God in my life I would have survived nothing. God was with me every step of the way and he is still with me today. With God all things are possible! I have now been cancer free for 13 years. I have married again. John is the love of my life!<br /><br />I would be delighted to read your book Mary. I hope I'm a winner. Proof of Heaven sounds like a good read. Please don't give up on writing! Don't let satan put self-doubt in your mind. Lean on God!<br /><br />Blessings!<br />Judy<br />judyjohn2004(at)yahoo(dot)comJudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662361293867445784noreply@blogger.com