tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post9178325370322271664..comments2023-03-25T13:19:22.136-07:00Comments on 3 Men and a Little Lady: 'Back' to the grind.....get it?Jo Bushhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11496472102826728920noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post-37158406415848240822013-02-27T12:04:45.160-08:002013-02-27T12:04:45.160-08:00Just clicked on your home blog off mmb yesterday. ...Just clicked on your home blog off mmb yesterday. Today I came back to look at the posts you specifically recommended. This was really beautiful. And kind of gave me one of those ah-hah moments that are more like a reminder -- like "silly, Nancy, you always just want to have a trial wrapped up and done with" but I had forgotten that much of what we are learning is how to endure, and that that is what the actual trial might be. I loved reading the comments from your loved ones as well -- loved the idea of developing fortitude. Thanks.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03045958241240870948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post-53228227704235798252013-02-26T12:01:55.251-08:002013-02-26T12:01:55.251-08:00Hope your surgery went well. You have to trust an...Hope your surgery went well. You have to trust and have faith that things will turn out fine. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05904475961832992495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post-45931046063126398642012-12-05T17:03:47.479-08:002012-12-05T17:03:47.479-08:00Joanne, I've asked myself many times over your...Joanne, I've asked myself many times over your life why you've had to go through all of this. You came into this world with a deep calmness and serenity about you, probably knowing you would have these trials and they are for a wise purpose. Every challenge you have had, you have endured so well, with a heart full of patience. You are such a Christlike example to me and all whose lives you touch. All you have to do is continue on just the way you are, living a life full of love, sweetness, patience and kindness. I know the Saviour has you in the palm of His hand and his angels are and will be about you to bear you up :)Love you so much, Mum oxoxoxAustralia Perth Missionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512697857936363084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post-9076563437540326432012-12-05T08:25:34.916-08:002012-12-05T08:25:34.916-08:00I feel so proud to say that you're my sister. ...I feel so proud to say that you're my sister. I love you Jo. I know this is all a part of Heavenly Father's plan, but I still struggle with watching you endure this knowing it's a life long battle. You're so undeserving of all this pain and frustrating, however I know there are big blessing and rewards for you and your family. You are very deserving of these blessings. The saviour had a pretty rough and painful life, but he was also blessed so much more. And you're right up there with him. So wonderful but still a reason to have suffering and probably just for the benefit of those around you. You're already pretty perfect in my eyes.Jade Krokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905664986642263265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post-52293867223906060242012-12-04T18:27:24.924-08:002012-12-04T18:27:24.924-08:00Wow Jo. Rachel & I have nothing but the greate...Wow Jo. Rachel & I have nothing but the greatest respect & admiration for you & Anthony. We were discussing your "dealt hand", when we returned from our visit & we definitely would be handling your ongoing situation A LOT differently. Your strength, mentally, physically, & most importantly spiritually, has always seemed so solid & unwavering. NOW, after reading this entry it just confirms what we have always thought. For myself, I learn so much from your continued perseverance & ENDURANCE. Thanks Jo! Your husband is one lucky man, to have you to share these great character building experiences with. You two will be a force to be reckoned with in the life to come! <br />All our love & best wishes to you & yours.Kurei Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post-16416014985483215192012-12-04T15:35:12.256-08:002012-12-04T15:35:12.256-08:00I love reading your blog Jo! It's so inspiring...I love reading your blog Jo! It's so inspiring just like you. I went through a similar thought process with my life - completely different trial but a hard one for me & no matter how well I'd done overcoming it sooner or later it would crop up again. I began to wonder what I was doing wrong that I had to keep struggling and getting through the same thing over and over. Then one day I was thinking about a special blessing of mine which promised if I was successful then the difficulties in my life would teach me fortitude. It seemed an important thing for me to learn so I looked up the exact definition, it is "strength of mind which allows one to endure pain or adversity with courage" - so without repetition there is no endurance, with endurance there is no development of fortitude. You are such a perfect example of fortitude to me. You are strength and courage and a smile to top it off. Thanks for sharing Jo, I love you. SharonThe Smithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08832773754264634370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3218333788665413058.post-24725493458020026302012-12-04T05:37:18.760-08:002012-12-04T05:37:18.760-08:00Jo, you are a shining light to many if us who woul...Jo, you are a shining light to many if us who would like to complain about our trials. Perhaps this is another reason you face this trial yet again. As you soldier on, you give many others the strength to do the same. You may think you don't do it well, but you really show the rest of us how it's done and we take heart from you that we can continue and find great joy in the journey. Love you and your gorgeous family. Our love and prayers are with you. kv015https://www.blogger.com/profile/01303460935165015450noreply@blogger.com