tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post9206178853105602018..comments2024-03-23T02:42:09.727-07:00Comments on BooKiNG with MaNiC™: ONE OF THE MANY REASONS I LOVE BOOKSMaNiC MoMMy™http://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-22423370533454393662011-04-13T15:36:43.224-07:002011-04-13T15:36:43.224-07:00This brought tears to my eyes. I don't like t...This brought tears to my eyes. I don't like to get all religious because I never know how people are going to receive it, but I will just say this....God works in mysterious ways and puts us in places where we are needed most. Thank you for sharing this and for being who you are. xoxoJoellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00023514800432669839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-4335249678356744972011-04-13T06:44:51.752-07:002011-04-13T06:44:51.752-07:00What a wonderful thing you did! its a great feelin...What a wonderful thing you did! its a great feeling to be able to help a complete stranger, and what better way than by giving them a book that they can surely relate to!Lindsay Elizabethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-43959043499754626052011-04-13T04:56:24.763-07:002011-04-13T04:56:24.763-07:00That's pretty awesome! But you know...some pe...That's pretty awesome! But you know...some people (obviously like you :)) are able to minister to people by taking the time to draw them out - even if it is just in light conversation. But you went beyond that...you tried to speak to her need. I think it is awesome. I think that every day is full of miracles like this if we just view it that way...and have the courage to take action if weKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210049091495843332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-8283384973523730042011-04-13T03:17:55.638-07:002011-04-13T03:17:55.638-07:00Great story! That is part of the reason I love to ...Great story! That is part of the reason I love to read too. Sometimes a random book will say exactly what I'm needing to hear at the moment. It is strange how it has happened.Lisa justusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-81499835678365713532011-04-12T22:47:33.864-07:002011-04-12T22:47:33.864-07:00And Swishy! I LOVE YOU MY BBFF!!! In the whole wid...<b>And Swishy! I LOVE YOU MY BBFF!!! In the whole widest world EVER!! I wish we didn't live across the world from each other practically! We have to finish our books and go on tour together! hahahah! First stop: Anderson's Book Store where it all began, thanks to Jen Weiner! xoxoxo</b>Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08582819753497732593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-34634026494621098332011-04-12T22:07:17.941-07:002011-04-12T22:07:17.941-07:00You. Are. AWESOME!!! I am so happy you're my B...You. Are. AWESOME!!! I am so happy you're my BBFF!xxxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348725618072239708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-86411462862947613542011-04-12T21:33:41.875-07:002011-04-12T21:33:41.875-07:00Dawn, likewise! And that's what I love about b...<b>Dawn, likewise! And that's what I love about blogging -- the connections you can make. For instance, I do feel real friendships from my blog. I know I would meet you and give you a huge hug and be able to spend a weekend hanging out and having a great time with you. I mean, we exchange CDs with each other and send emails to one another. And other blog friends have done nice things for me, Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08582819753497732593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-75503325482274811182011-04-12T21:12:15.058-07:002011-04-12T21:12:15.058-07:00Just another reason I felt a connection to you rig...Just another reason I felt a connection to you right away. I've clicked around on lots of blogs but never commented or felt like I "knew" the writers besides you! Love this story and wish you lived down the street so we could meet at my neighborhood Starbucks!Dawn from CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-11810580483117880432011-04-12T17:07:12.231-07:002011-04-12T17:07:12.231-07:00I love that you would do this for a stranger!I love that you would do this for a stranger!My Two Army Bratshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00886760936018334993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-29057681583990864922011-04-12T16:41:42.919-07:002011-04-12T16:41:42.919-07:00That was very kind of you. We moved to Az three ye...That was very kind of you. We moved to Az three years ago and I HATE it but .... I try to keep in mind that no matter how much I dislike it... I have my husband by my side. I hope that book helps that lady out.Books & Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093066021891298959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-69961368153048815962011-04-12T16:01:12.437-07:002011-04-12T16:01:12.437-07:00That is a wonderful story! You are always put just...That is a wonderful story! You are always put just where you need to be and I think this is why certain people cross our paths!!IandSsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334431611989071865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-31082763592278556632011-04-12T15:15:49.537-07:002011-04-12T15:15:49.537-07:00That is such an amazing story. How thoughtful of y...That is such an amazing story. How thoughtful of you! I am so sorry for that lady and the fact that you want her to read this book has just moved it to 1st place on the books I need to read.Logan Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-47721788260901752792011-04-12T15:03:49.550-07:002011-04-12T15:03:49.550-07:00That was so sweet of you - my sister forwarded me ...That was so sweet of you - my sister forwarded me Laura's NY Times article when it came out as I was going through a similar crisis - then when the book came out I got it same day - Her words were (and still are) an inspiration to me and that is why I love books too!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08116966791028672237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-78363685928139710362011-04-12T14:42:09.768-07:002011-04-12T14:42:09.768-07:00What a lovely thing to do! Inspiration for all.
...What a lovely thing to do! Inspiration for all.<br /><br />Thanks for the posts... will come back often, even without th ebig book giveaway.<br /><br />~NattygirrlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-72583591629570923532011-04-12T13:56:52.426-07:002011-04-12T13:56:52.426-07:00*for some have entertained angels unawares* Very n...*for some have entertained angels unawares* Very nice and generous thing to do!!Autumnn Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-10785484583194145482011-04-12T13:27:07.825-07:002011-04-12T13:27:07.825-07:00What an awesome thing to do. :) what a gift you ...What an awesome thing to do. :) what a gift you gave...not the book...but the compassion. rock on!Corey~living and lovinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719661119360487023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-91456051069806822172011-04-12T12:15:47.647-07:002011-04-12T12:15:47.647-07:00That's a great story! I love those times when ...That's a great story! I love those times when you feel you were meant to be at that time and place for a bigger reason. :-)Melissa Braunnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-33297872806786311692011-04-12T11:50:24.790-07:002011-04-12T11:50:24.790-07:00that's so awesome of you! Books are so healing...that's so awesome of you! Books are so healing.Amy R.http://www.thebloggingbunny.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-38876849876566787942011-04-12T11:39:11.706-07:002011-04-12T11:39:11.706-07:00Love this story, MM ~ books can be powerful, espec...Love this story, MM ~ books can be powerful, especially when shared. Lovely thing to do, blessing her like that.Heidi @ Decor & Morehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13914552225252918719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-22708511138465308002011-04-12T11:32:36.822-07:002011-04-12T11:32:36.822-07:00So incredible of you!! My BFF and I pass books be...So incredible of you!! My BFF and I pass books between each other and our other friends quite often. It is great when something that made you laugh or smile will do the same for someone else, or something that touched your heart may make a huge difference in someone else's!!buttahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02077196218641415018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-85080073610539543512011-04-12T11:25:48.369-07:002011-04-12T11:25:48.369-07:00sad story. I bet you brightened her day!sad story. I bet you brightened her day!faithspagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03812048364447205884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-19414151776168305402011-04-12T11:21:31.765-07:002011-04-12T11:21:31.765-07:00That was so sweet of you!That was so sweet of you!Laura Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04009532621158292428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-45681759408328238552011-04-12T11:19:35.854-07:002011-04-12T11:19:35.854-07:00the world needs more people like you.the world needs more people like you.jdstechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06586005055719259749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-67640974785760441752011-04-12T11:09:04.770-07:002011-04-12T11:09:04.770-07:00What a great story - now I want to read that book!...What a great story - now I want to read that book!I Do Declarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344738047475189329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15694514.post-48257534484891104302011-04-12T10:57:22.898-07:002011-04-12T10:57:22.898-07:00That is AWESOME! I love giving books to people. ...That is AWESOME! I love giving books to people. I have lent out brand new books that I haven't even read yet...I get excited knowing someone else is going to enjoy it or get something out of it. BOOKS ROCK!!! :) NanNanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13340801929131070881noreply@blogger.com