tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post6494755016791836624..comments2024-03-29T05:19:10.632-04:00Comments on Monica Wilkinson: Traffic JamMonica Wilkinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17235919587298518908noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-7445842512930412282010-11-21T19:46:44.083-05:002010-11-21T19:46:44.083-05:00I don't have a lot of those big blog questions...I don't have a lot of those big blog questions but I have started testing the water a little and it's an awkward thing. I remember 5 years ago when I started blogging and only a few family members read to see how the boys were growing and I never had a dream of it being anything more. I need to remember those easy days and how content I was with them. Great post!Kairahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10015499511568725750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-43721927199115116882010-10-28T10:43:58.233-04:002010-10-28T10:43:58.233-04:00Excellent post Monica and the topic is something t...Excellent post Monica and the topic is something that I definitely touched my heart!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-5213447231941212782010-10-27T20:38:16.770-04:002010-10-27T20:38:16.770-04:00THat sounds very conflicting to me too. I think ma...THat sounds very conflicting to me too. I think many times we are all blind to ourselves, and I hope that your way of doing things here (which is a WELCOME respite!!!!) is a quiet nudge to people to perhaps think about what they really want their blog to be. If you were ever to change your mind and go in a different direction, that is of course your choice as this is your blog but I love what you have here - truly love it and have come here through the last several years. It is such a quiet restful place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-58381128266441533502010-10-27T13:36:15.327-04:002010-10-27T13:36:15.327-04:00Monica, I LOVE your blog just like it is. I love ...Monica, I LOVE your blog just like it is. I love you just like you are, so precious to the Lord and to those blessed by reading your blog. I am 61 years old, a grandmother with an empty nest yet yours is the first blog I read each day. May God continue to pour out his blessings on you and your precious family.Mrs. Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06823593553517776209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-32445540945086514072010-10-27T09:09:01.740-04:002010-10-27T09:09:01.740-04:00Great post Monica! I was thinking about that GPS ....Great post Monica! I was thinking about that GPS . . . it really shows you traffic jams and how to avoid them?! Mine doesn't do that, but I'm glad it doesn't - - maybe God wants me in the traffic jam; maybe He wants me praying during that time (possibly for the people in the accident ahead?); or maybe He's stalling me from being in an accident. <br /><br />I love your blog just the way it is - I especially like the simplicity - no ads! I don't blog or FB or Tweet or Sing or whatever else is out there! I just email and visit a few healthy blogs like yours. I visit every day and I'm always encouraged and blessed. Thank you for being who God made you to be. Don't let Satan deceive you into thinking that you could be bigger and better. You're already there - because you're a child of the King and that's what matters!barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939700227013533301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-60374642572876690562010-10-27T07:43:28.313-04:002010-10-27T07:43:28.313-04:00Great post, Monica :)Great post, Monica :)Kim @ Home Is Where The Heart Ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04122863531925153210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-51725667024457751542010-10-27T07:38:16.819-04:002010-10-27T07:38:16.819-04:00I also love that you don't have ads on your bl...I also love that you don't have ads on your blog, it's more peaceful reading your blog, and makes me feel like you are being more real and less on the hunt for more readers, more fame, more money, etc. Thank you for a beautiful post.Kishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946778772142346821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-90048269225206633802010-10-27T00:56:37.237-04:002010-10-27T00:56:37.237-04:00I love your blog! You share what it means to be a ...I love your blog! You share what it means to be a homemaker in this fast pace world. I appreciate your heart and the wonderful crafts and recipes you share on your blog. I pray that you continue to do just what you have been doing and not worry about all the other stuff that 'everyone else is doing' on their blogs. :o)kymk99https://www.blogger.com/profile/02410836054799065143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-6876589592877627812010-10-26T23:42:04.611-04:002010-10-26T23:42:04.611-04:00Yes, yes, and yes! I've been conflicted over ...Yes, yes, and yes! I've been conflicted over the years about these things, too, but ultimately I've had to stand firm in my belief that God will bring whom He wants to my blog when He wants them there. He does a killer marketing job ;)Kendra Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762184032404428343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-23150165913270759542010-10-26T23:09:09.192-04:002010-10-26T23:09:09.192-04:00Sounds like you found the ending. *wink*Sounds like you found the ending. *wink*Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08487688993874872845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-45594154082537822010-10-26T22:55:14.790-04:002010-10-26T22:55:14.790-04:00Monica, I just wanted to chime in with everyone el...Monica, I just wanted to chime in with everyone else to say I love your blog just the way it is. Yours is one of the few that I come back to every day because it's inspiring, encouraging, and quite simply, beautiful. I also see it as a ministry. Thank you for sharing your heart with us!Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13678201639118082660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-43887053950455915922010-10-26T22:28:35.860-04:002010-10-26T22:28:35.860-04:00Dear Monica,
I have always seen your blog as a r...Dear Monica, <br /><br />I have always seen your blog as a reflection of your love and service to the Lord, your family, and to His people. Your mother's comment hit the nail on the head, and those very words came to my mind as I read this post ~ you have remained "true to yourself" and to the Lord's calling throughout your blog journey. I think the "traffic" that has been generated here has been drawn in because of your faithfulness to the things that matter most...it is so very evident in every post. The Lord has used your blog to minister to my heart, and I will always be grateful! May the Lord go before you and along side you in every aspect of your blog. <br /><br />Blessings dear friend,<br />Katie<br /><br />**Psalm 143:8**~katie~https://www.blogger.com/profile/03098817313603747451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-39668716241362058872010-10-26T22:15:13.177-04:002010-10-26T22:15:13.177-04:00I love your site just the way it is!! There is no ...I love your site just the way it is!! There is no need for ads or any of the extras!Adellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04975021245910578852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-76078790113580683642010-10-26T21:42:44.776-04:002010-10-26T21:42:44.776-04:00Our time was only much, much too short.
I am so g...Our time was only much, much too short.<br /><br />I am so grateful our Father let us sit at the same table together... beside each other.<br /><br />I love your heart.Ann Voskamp @Holy Experiencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11742205499025104067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-56823355745993460872010-10-26T15:53:06.453-04:002010-10-26T15:53:06.453-04:00Monica ~
You are not alone...I don't tweet or...Monica ~<br /><br />You are not alone...I don't tweet or facebook or whatever else may be out there. I blog...I share a little bit of me as a means to hopefully encourage someone, edify someone, maybe my post will be a means the Lord uses to bless someone. Posting for me is also a little way of sharing with friends and family (new and old) things that are happening. It is not somewhere I share the depths of my heart...that is reserved for the Lord, my husband and the ones He has surrounded me with ~ tried and true. Sometimes a glimmer of depth may be shared, but the Internet {for me} is not the place to share what I wouldn't publically stand infront of millions of people to share.<br /><br />If someone visits, they can choose to stay a while and visit OR they can choose to move on to another site. Blogging {for me} seems less invasive because of that...unlike other venues {IMO}.<br /><br />Your blog is a blessing, an encouragement and I'll journey with you on that country road versus the high traffic interstate of communication.<br /><br />Blessings and encouragement ~Season of Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11767751705361957453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-70242309958666097922010-10-26T15:15:04.993-04:002010-10-26T15:15:04.993-04:00Monica -
Posts like these are why I keep coming b...Monica - <br />Posts like these are why I keep coming back to your site. You have such a way of bringing my life back in focus. <br /><br />I too have struggled with the balance. I've chose not to FB or have ads and have no idea how to tweet. I'm not saying they are wrong - or that I'll never do them, just not for me, not now. <br /><br />You are a blessing to so many. I hope that the Lord fills your cup in a way that monetary gain never could. <br />GinaGinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05420137490490341730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-38569896546353590052010-10-26T14:40:50.497-04:002010-10-26T14:40:50.497-04:00Dearest Monica -- I loved this post -- it is so yo...Dearest Monica -- I loved this post -- it is so you! And that is one of the things I love about your entire blog -- that it reflects who you are and what you believe in and love. I'm proud of you for staying true to yourself and what you believe God would have you do. There are plenty of commercial blogs and other online sites if that is what people want. But your blog is a place for quiet beauty and simplicity -- which is so welcome in this age of being bombarded by ads!<br />Love you lots, MomMomnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-92088504277917675322010-10-26T14:38:30.803-04:002010-10-26T14:38:30.803-04:00Very well said.
I am so thankful that you don'...Very well said.<br />I am so thankful that you don't have sponsors and ads and the like. You have a great following without it. You are right, if we put too much of our time in our blogs we won't be able to enjoy real life.<br />I think you always have a good balance...and when you don't, you share that with us. I think we all love that you are transparent, real and we can relate to that. Just like the others, I too feel refreshed after I have stopped by.<br />Safe travels...hope you made it home safely.Cherylhttp://quiltingmemoriesfortomorrow.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-11579809110487624632010-10-26T14:38:20.341-04:002010-10-26T14:38:20.341-04:00Monica, I read this again this afternoon...I'm...Monica, I read this again this afternoon...I'm really considering leaving FB and forcing myself to stop reading a lot of blogs altogether, just so I don't constantly fall into the trap of "measuring up!"...I just want you to know that I love the heart you have for God and your children and your family...it has encouraged me, many days! thank you!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01976256840483823480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-20544505743836539572010-10-26T13:58:56.014-04:002010-10-26T13:58:56.014-04:00This is a challenge for me daily... how to keep my...This is a challenge for me daily... how to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus while living in a distracting world. I really believe that if we honor Him the rest will be taken care of. <br />Continue on! I think you are doing a wonderful job.Julie Krekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167551614940282988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-39115246228483817992010-10-26T13:57:46.609-04:002010-10-26T13:57:46.609-04:00This is a challenge for me daily... how to keep my...This is a challenge for me daily... how to keep my eyes fixed on Jesus while living in a distracting world. I really believe that if we honor Him the rest will be taken care of. <br />Continue on! I think you are doing a wonderful job.Julie Krekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167551614940282988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-13435400543351900782010-10-26T13:34:56.848-04:002010-10-26T13:34:56.848-04:00Great post! I don't comment very often, but I...Great post! I don't comment very often, but I do read your blog daily. I like your blog just the way it is! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing what's on your heart as you are attending the conference! You've challenged me, and you've also encouraged me, too.<br /><br />Thanks for all you do!2plustwinsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03661811761873690217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-69193819355489175062010-10-26T13:04:29.950-04:002010-10-26T13:04:29.950-04:00And I think your readers sense your commitment to ...And I think your readers sense your commitment to authenticity. None of your photos are staged, you don't purposely ask a teaser question at the end of each post to elicit comments, etc. We appreciate that your blog chronicles your spiritual, family, homemaking, and crafting life. All of which would happen even if you didn't have a blog.<br /><br />I think we all struggle with the "back road/interstate" decision at some juncture. For me, it is the decision to work or stay at home. My kids are in school all day...my organizational skills are sought after...it might be fun to interact with more people during the day. But in the end, I know that something would have to give, and it would likely be my family.angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00688991209865856563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-19682165955034191702010-10-26T12:24:34.542-04:002010-10-26T12:24:34.542-04:00Great post! I like your blog just the way it is. ...Great post! I like your blog just the way it is. One of the things that pulls me in is the honestly and simplicity. All of the ads and such seem like clutter to me and certainly don't lead to a feeling of simple living.Wendihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02547001714523524390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13617895.post-51189795153343451642010-10-26T12:11:36.834-04:002010-10-26T12:11:36.834-04:00This was beautifully written and pours out your he...This was beautifully written and pours out your heart...the reason, I believe, is a special factor in blogging :)<br /><br />Thank you for keeping it "real"!<br />~Tamara<br />www.BranchOfWisdom.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com