tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post5295998873257959792..comments2023-09-02T06:05:29.562-05:00Comments on WAKE ME UP : THE YEAR I DIDN'T SLEEPRandyAbbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-64585753622136989662016-09-13T09:03:57.588-05:002016-09-13T09:03:57.588-05:00also that photo at the top...howwww are your photo...also that photo at the top...howwww are your photography skills real???? HOWK.A. Emmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930155463690438292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-10736670302061329252016-09-13T09:03:21.660-05:002016-09-13T09:03:21.660-05:00"the back of my skull felt heavy, close and d..."the back of my skull felt heavy, close and distant (all at the same time)."<br /><br />e x a c t l y. i felt this. I reiterate some of the comments above when I say it's amazing how you don't even realize how much you need sleep, and how much good it does a body until its stripped away. the effects can be quite honestly maddening, in my experience. everything is different and hazed when your head is light and restless. <br /><br />you articulated this b e a u t i f u l l y like you always do. your comments on my blog and your posts always inspire me so much, and sometimes sting my vision with that saltwater stuff. I absolutely love your new space here. ♥K.A. Emmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930155463690438292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-87327394611521521992016-09-03T23:47:16.530-05:002016-09-03T23:47:16.530-05:00THANK YOU SO MUCH LANA!!
everyone is different, an...THANK YOU SO MUCH LANA!!<br />everyone is different, and people and their differences make me so happy. Thanks for being here:)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-10281572340258426232016-09-03T23:46:29.333-05:002016-09-03T23:46:29.333-05:00you are, without a doubt, one of the strongest peo...you are, without a doubt, one of the strongest people I have ever known about. and I say that in all seriousness, Jessica. <br />many of my problems are temporary, and when I have moved past them, I can write and lament, but in your case I have no idea.<br />please continue to stay strong, and with all my heart I wish you the best.<br />many blessings and prayers for you <3RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-78621964993188389312016-09-03T23:35:11.906-05:002016-09-03T23:35:11.906-05:00things are always good, I think, because He is alw...things are always good, I think, because He is always good. I just have difficulty seeing past myself sometimes...<br />thank you Grace :)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-41753959812151289712016-09-03T23:34:14.322-05:002016-09-03T23:34:14.322-05:00isn't it funny how sometimes we thinking hidin...isn't it funny how sometimes we thinking hiding and staying here keeps us safe, when really we need to stand up and step out. only then can we be free (thru Him)!<br />Thank you, Jess :)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-38637550487064501892016-09-03T23:33:17.230-05:002016-09-03T23:33:17.230-05:00THANK YOU (Jesus always makes it, right? Like hon...THANK YOU (Jesus always makes it, right? Like honestly, I would still be swimming thru this if not for Him. My own strength is not enough)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-36234088811698915012016-09-03T23:32:30.640-05:002016-09-03T23:32:30.640-05:00I've come to find that sometimes simple is oka...I've come to find that sometimes simple is okay, and i'm learning that not everything has to be big and perfect. thank you so much :)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-61885741676228268722016-09-03T23:31:14.179-05:002016-09-03T23:31:14.179-05:00Whoa! to be honest, I hope you never do, either, b...Whoa! to be honest, I hope you never do, either, but that's life right?<br />and also thank you so much for saying that, Hannah. i'm so gad to be back <3RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-4394638068737357662016-09-03T23:30:29.733-05:002016-09-03T23:30:29.733-05:00yep. this Han. this.
gosh, you're so right.
...yep. this Han. this.<br />gosh, you're so right.<br />i'm glad we're here now :)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-66516741016235918302016-09-01T23:19:36.650-05:002016-09-01T23:19:36.650-05:00Absolutely love the new blog. I'm not much of...Absolutely love the new blog. I'm not much of a sleeper. If I'm asleep before midnight I consider that an early night for me. I wish I was a morning person, but I'm not. My brain really gets going about 5:00 in the afternoon and I've many nights found my best writing to happen after 10:00. I'm glad you're dealing and yes, God is good. Lana Pughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07137729362106019609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-87430284814554891172016-08-26T20:08:38.724-05:002016-08-26T20:08:38.724-05:00You are thinking right!!You are thinking right!!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01549115091616004193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-71297540848228022402016-08-23T16:59:31.825-05:002016-08-23T16:59:31.825-05:00Sweet dear, as someone for whom sleep has been an ...Sweet dear, as someone for whom sleep has been an elusive force for over fourteen years now (I have severe painsomnia brought on by some of my chronic illnesses), this post resonated with me to the core. It's staggering what a lack of sleep and proper rest does to you body, your mind and even your soul. Though, I would argue, it gets a bit easier - like so many troubles - to contend with as time goes on, it never stops being a strange, strange thing indeed (the inability to get a good night's rest, that is). <br /><br />With all my heart, I'm deeply sorry that you've experienced serious sleep problems, too, and hope that this year will continue to be kinder to you that front.<br /><br />Gentle hugs & sincere wishes for a lifetime of healthy sleep,<br />♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-34637227586780476332016-08-23T09:45:05.399-05:002016-08-23T09:45:05.399-05:00This is so beautifully raw and honest. I have stru...This is so beautifully raw and honest. I have struggled with this occasionally, but I feel like more often than not, I've slept as an escape from things instead. But things are good now and Jesus is always good. Grace Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864931544458385634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-5924761349727902232016-08-23T01:48:44.371-05:002016-08-23T01:48:44.371-05:00but darkness can sometimes feel like safety
like p...<i>but darkness can sometimes feel like safety<br />like protection.<br /><br />until, that is-<br />one steps fully into the light.</i> Wow. That part was my favourite.<br /><br />And, I echo everything Maggie said above. She must've read my mind. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-47915612855161055742016-08-22T14:46:13.335-05:002016-08-22T14:46:13.335-05:00I love the pictures, and the words go so well. It...I love the pictures, and the words go so well. It's pretty, in a sad way kind of. But what you said at the very end of the piece, about Jesus, that made it.Maggie Grooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12057601539840643872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-91200140939894192472016-08-22T10:54:53.472-05:002016-08-22T10:54:53.472-05:00I love how you write; so simply, yet so meaningful...I love how you write; so simply, yet so meaningfully.<br />Preludehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16257189837467256068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-7381943324541051572016-08-22T09:39:38.499-05:002016-08-22T09:39:38.499-05:00WOAH, like I've never had many problems with s...WOAH, like I've never had many problems with sleep but WOAH. <br /><br />And I'm so happy you're blogging again because I only just recently found your blog and I really love it. Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06080258754789940192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-79561231786218414932016-08-22T09:31:59.668-05:002016-08-22T09:31:59.668-05:00I had three months of this. It was the longest thr...I had three months of this. It was the longest three months of my life. I had felt the loneliest I had ever felt and I didn't understand myself at all. It's all apart of getting to know yourself I think. It is sort of scary, I think we hide from ourselves more often than we think. But we can always count on change. (that's why change is a good thing) But getting to know myself was one of the best things I've ever done. It's like that bible verse says: Sorrow may last for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Even if the morning is several mornings away, it's on it's wayHannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04200444583987169514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-69707879197855688202016-08-21T23:41:31.927-05:002016-08-21T23:41:31.927-05:00I know, A. I know too.
we may know more of the ni...I know, A. I know too.<br />we may know more of the night now, but think about tomorrow and how much of the day there is to know.<br />and besides, stars need company every now and then too :)<br /><br /><3RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-23988595335145801162016-08-21T23:40:39.356-05:002016-08-21T23:40:39.356-05:00THANK YOU SO MUCH VANESSA
I'M FLOORED.
Changes...THANK YOU SO MUCH VANESSA<br />I'M FLOORED.<br />Changes and struggles are a fact of life. But learning to rise above it and focus on the good is key, I think :)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-58286219018549689612016-08-21T23:39:44.072-05:002016-08-21T23:39:44.072-05:00everything can be beautiful in it's own way, I...everything can be beautiful in it's own way, I think. for this was the year I didn't sleep, but some great things happened at the same time too. and everything has a purpose, even stress and things that teach us lessons, I suppose!<br />Thank you bunches for the kind words, Becca :)RandyAbbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17671373073588995926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-27892758471924590802016-08-21T22:48:03.102-05:002016-08-21T22:48:03.102-05:00i know. i know and my heart beats and i think i...i know. i know and my heart beats and i think i'm finally awake because i know. i've known more of the night now than i ever knew before. but God is good. and the stars are always glowing here. xxGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690987237541106411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-49383869465204211212016-08-21T22:12:52.839-05:002016-08-21T22:12:52.839-05:00I have never had problems with sleep like this... ...I have never had problems with sleep like this... wait actually when I was going through personality changes I did. It sucked. You framed it in the words of this post very well. <br /><br />Im glad your blogging. Your blog is a good one! I like it.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01549115091616004193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-461698556552187592.post-63465073294917518432016-08-21T21:33:16.953-05:002016-08-21T21:33:16.953-05:00Ugh, how did you just embody stress in the most be...Ugh, how did you just embody stress in the most beautiful way? <br /><br />And I love your blog. It's everything it should be. Becca Whitlockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13371273542723140801noreply@blogger.com