tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post4924728191806900759..comments2024-03-29T05:19:10.632-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: The Value of the EffortMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-86035203637281615382010-05-02T16:30:47.680-04:002010-05-02T16:30:47.680-04:00I love that you wrote about this! My husband'...I love that you wrote about this! My husband's family shelled pecans together after our Easter lunch this year, and it was my first time doing it. I never realized all the work that went into it, and I certainly don't take those pecans for granted. I'm going to go grab a few of them now and enjoy them - one for me and one for you!Spectrum of Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00790937909884395469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-13540540949995045012010-05-01T05:24:35.593-04:002010-05-01T05:24:35.593-04:00This post strikes my fancy...as my husband and I h...This post strikes my fancy...as my husband and I have a pecan farm. When we first bought our farm we only had 50 trees. We had to pick all the pecans up by hand (we have a harvester now an over 1000 trees). For several years we worked for months picking up pecans every waking moment. I also have the same thoughts you have every summer when we pick & put up fresh produce, like peas & beans & such. The fruit of your labor. Then you can not (or at least I cant) help but to think about the connection between farming & God...it runs hand in hand to me. Simple things like this are made to keep people close to God ...helps to keep us thankful & in awe of His greatness! Now get them pecans in the freezer. Even if you havent cracked them all...put them whole in the freezer before they go bad!Tina Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17644273440522679531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-44958208097465790702010-04-30T17:47:58.640-04:002010-04-30T17:47:58.640-04:00Pecans are my fav. nut... I don't think I'...Pecans are my fav. nut... I don't think I've ever wanted to try a "certain" pecan, as I do right now.<br />YUMMMMandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05050840301329283403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-34330538514866765602010-04-30T10:11:43.821-04:002010-04-30T10:11:43.821-04:00A great post. I really enjoyed my visit to your bl...A great post. I really enjoyed my visit to your blog. Wishing you happiness, KatherineKatherine https://www.blogger.com/profile/16153845219610910557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-25182681071079427932010-04-29T18:52:31.713-04:002010-04-29T18:52:31.713-04:00Monica, I just want to tell you how much I apprec...Monica, I just want to tell you how much I appreciate you and your wisdom. I receive many blogs, but I usually don't have the opportunity to peruse them all, however I anticipate yours. I have gleaned many useful craft ideas and lots of other great wisdom you have given over the years. I have been blessed by it. I know it gets wearisome at times, but you are a blessing to many! Thank you so much for your ministry!<br /><br />In Him,<br />Terri S<br />Madison WIAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-10724178952970374772010-04-29T18:42:05.653-04:002010-04-29T18:42:05.653-04:00I just read a fable to my children and the moral w...I just read a fable to my children and the moral was just that through hard work and consistency comes reward.<br />Warm wishes,<br />TonyaTonya Gunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09140984106118247860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-87582968765739490142010-04-29T17:43:13.589-04:002010-04-29T17:43:13.589-04:00I firmly believe this is why southern women love p...I firmly believe this is why southern women love pecan pie SO much! Once we've shelled all those pecans and made the pie crust...we're invested in that pie!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142994274994642731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-4749163148489039612010-04-29T14:34:30.640-04:002010-04-29T14:34:30.640-04:00I feel that way, too. When we're careful about...I feel that way, too. When we're careful about staying within our budget, little things like treats or special trips mean a whole lot more.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03309241540221272766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-23153508812268800092010-04-29T13:48:27.024-04:002010-04-29T13:48:27.024-04:00Great lesson, isn't it? Things are generally ...Great lesson, isn't it? Things are generally so easy for us these days that it's nice to have to make an effort for something. Especially something as wonderful as pecans! Enjoy.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179975836835123468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-67361437830309666882010-04-29T11:49:39.923-04:002010-04-29T11:49:39.923-04:00For one year we lived in South Carolina and were b...For one year we lived in South Carolina and were blessed with a pecan tree in our back yard. Being from Wisconsin, I did not know this was a pecan tree at first! However it was such fun to gather, shell and then gift these wonderful nuts from our backyard! I agree it is a lot of work and they were so beautiful to me because of the effort involved. It was a year where Christmas gifts would have been impossible, but God provided a treasure in our backyard! I enjoyed your pecan story- thanks for the blessing!<br />JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-5265772030988575542010-04-29T11:26:05.539-04:002010-04-29T11:26:05.539-04:00You bet they will ~ taste better.
I love pecans.....You bet they will ~ taste better.<br /><br />I love pecans...but I've never had to shell them.<br /><br />I love all your pictures, too.Bevy @ Treasured Up and Ponderedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15821971923515558110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-11136266317973547422010-04-29T10:55:27.679-04:002010-04-29T10:55:27.679-04:00All my growing up years, my mom paid me for shelli...All my growing up years, my mom paid me for shelling pecans. $1 for each quart I picked out. I had some SORE fingers, but I still love to do it! I spent many a happy hour with my precious grandmother shelling and picking out pecans. It is a very special memory for me!! Dawn(love Samuel's haircut...been meaning to tell you. He looked so cute last night!!!)Dawnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-19198570848424736862010-04-29T09:38:36.551-04:002010-04-29T09:38:36.551-04:00Great reminder, Monica, and so true! I take way t...Great reminder, Monica, and so true! I take way too much for granted, whether I worked hard for it or not. Each breath is a gift and I am ashamed I don't treat each day like it's numbered...because it is!! <br /><br />(Pecan pie is my absolute favorite...do I smell a recipe coming our way??) :-)~katie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03098817313603747451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-21579516488764078682010-04-29T09:09:40.933-04:002010-04-29T09:09:40.933-04:00I agree that the more we work for something the mo...I agree that the more we work for something the more valuable it is. Since going to an all cash system I find that I appreciate the things I buy. Makes such a difference saving money for a treat rather then just putting it on the credit card. <br /><br />Enjoy those delicious looking pecans!Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-57261170067993974212010-04-29T08:40:32.084-04:002010-04-29T08:40:32.084-04:00Amen, Sister!!!!
Enjoy those Pecans!! It is absol...Amen, Sister!!!!<br />Enjoy those Pecans!! It is absolutely true that when we WORK hard for whatever we have we actually ENJOY them so much more!! This is something I am trying to keep in my own life and also instill in the lives of my children.<br />HeatherMore than Survivalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07391332999979380361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-34697496603533547512010-04-29T08:23:23.050-04:002010-04-29T08:23:23.050-04:00I have felt that same way. Love your story and th...I have felt that same way. Love your story and the reminder to value all that God gives us - big or small.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412998517492613171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-24632640087119204742010-04-29T07:43:43.150-04:002010-04-29T07:43:43.150-04:00It is so true that we appreciate more what we have...It is so true that we appreciate more what we have worked hard for! Nothing like the feeling of enjoying the fruit of your labor - enjoy! Love, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-46988632094012308382010-04-29T07:31:04.418-04:002010-04-29T07:31:04.418-04:00What a lovely post. And on a side note, you take ...What a lovely post. And on a side note, you take absolutely beautiful pictures.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525780741420745603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-85979858505335861492010-04-29T06:07:15.903-04:002010-04-29T06:07:15.903-04:00Yes, just as in making children work for their mon...Yes, just as in making children work for their money; if an allowance is just handed over, they don't appreciate it. I am battling mine over his license (he's had his permit almost a year.) He has to get a part-time job in order to pay for the insurance. He knows now exactly what it will cost, and he will value it more in the long run if he pays.Gingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17304388526906074361noreply@blogger.com