tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post4530988998959228195..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Patty Smith Hall Interview - Coping with PainCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-58807818022883964112014-10-21T22:32:44.014-04:002014-10-21T22:32:44.014-04:00Vicki, I'm so looking forward to grandchildren...Vicki, I'm so looking forward to grandchildren! Right now, we're trying to plan a wedding for next year so maybe in a year or two, I'll have a little one to spoil at Christmas. Thanks for coming by!Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-83553691262176734062014-10-21T22:30:04.007-04:002014-10-21T22:30:04.007-04:00Bonnie, I'm glad you liked my novella! Claire,...Bonnie, I'm glad you liked my novella! Claire, the heroine in the story has made an appearance in all of my books with Love Inspired so of course, she needed her own happy ending!<br /><br />The Christmas project in Christmas Lessons is actually a tradition in our own family. Many years ago, I was visiting my daughters' school when I saw a young boy wearing his Halloween costume the week of Thanksgiving. I learned later he wore the costume most days because he didn't have anything else to wear. That was the beginning of Deck the Halls, a holiday program that provide food, clothing, coats and Christmas presents for the needy children in our school district. The year before I moved across country, the project provided Christmas for over 2000 kids in our county.Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-81850801959582145322014-10-21T22:19:07.972-04:002014-10-21T22:19:07.972-04:00I love to decorate the tree too--My girls swear I ...I love to decorate the tree too--My girls swear I have a story about every single ornament on our tree(which is absolutely true!) It takes hours to put it up!Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-51377922866106023222014-10-21T22:15:15.026-04:002014-10-21T22:15:15.026-04:00Diana, His grace is sufficient indeed!Diana, His grace is sufficient indeed!Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-46749428083478141532014-10-21T22:14:35.563-04:002014-10-21T22:14:35.563-04:00Nice to meet you, Maxie!Nice to meet you, Maxie!Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41592218347013041182014-10-21T22:14:03.758-04:002014-10-21T22:14:03.758-04:00Hey Girl! So glad you see you here today! Yes, I l...Hey Girl! So glad you see you here today! Yes, I love Romans 8:28--it's been my life verse since high school though I didn't truly understand it until I grew in my faith. But isn't that how God is--growing us through our experiences to have a better understanding of His word? Love you too! Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33201013887500348782014-10-21T22:09:16.495-04:002014-10-21T22:09:16.495-04:00Thanks for having me, Carrie--and for including me...Thanks for having me, Carrie--and for including me in the wonderful series! I've enjoyed working with all of you--you've taught me so much!Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59400031076470163192014-10-21T22:08:26.700-04:002014-10-21T22:08:26.700-04:00Melanie, Thanks for dropping by!Melanie, Thanks for dropping by!Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-4378766074314670292014-10-21T22:06:41.046-04:002014-10-21T22:06:41.046-04:00Anne, one thing I've learned through all this ...Anne, one thing I've learned through all this is never underestimate God. Doctors will tell you the worst case scenario but God is in the business of working miracles. Thanks for dropping by!Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-21393856873225085952014-10-21T08:06:34.057-04:002014-10-21T08:06:34.057-04:00Welcome to OWG, PATTY, and thank you so much for s...Welcome to OWG, PATTY, and thank you so much for sharing your testimony with everyone. I pray God uses it to bring encouragement and hope to many! I love that scripture verse you shared that continues to give you strength to cope. It sure has been true in my life also, with Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia. Throughout this journey He has continued to refine me and has brought me down a path I never imagined! We are blessed indeed to have His unconditional and unfathomable love in our lives! God bless, and I'm looking forward to reading your new novella!!<br /><br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15368483978360906629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-11650397531405947962014-10-21T02:31:24.023-04:002014-10-21T02:31:24.023-04:00Thanks for sharing Patty. We are so blessed to ha...Thanks for sharing Patty. We are so blessed to have a God who loves us and cares about everything we go through. Without Him we would be a total mess! Our Christmas tradition, now that our kids are adults & some have children of their own, is to gather together to share gifts on Christmas Eve (leaving Christmas morning for them to spend with their own children. Of course, anytime we have an opportunity to spend with our grandchildren is a special time.<br />Thanks for the opportunity to win your book & some Christmas novella's--it would be an honor to win.<br />VickiJon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-5779492628478644982014-10-20T23:45:49.920-04:002014-10-20T23:45:49.920-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your testimony, Patt...Thank you so much for sharing your testimony, Patty!! <br /><br />I can relate to, and empathize with, your pain - it isn't easy to deal with pain on a daily basis. However, I firmly believe the message in Romans 8:28 - God DOES use every experience for good when we love Him and follow His plan for our lives. Prayer and a close relationship with Him and our Christian "sisters" always helps lighten our loads.<br /><br />I loved "Christmas Lessons" - such a heart-warming story - and would love to read your other books!! Our family has many Christmas traditions - one of them is helping provide Christmas gifts for children of ladies in our church's prison ministry, and other needy families in the community and surrounding areas. However, we also contribute to mission and charity projects all year long. <br /><br />Saying a prayer for your health and your writing, Patty!!<br /><br />Shared post!! Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-30274111435501845052014-10-20T22:52:22.363-04:002014-10-20T22:52:22.363-04:00decorating the tree together
bn100candg at hotmai...decorating the tree together<br /><br />bn100candg at hotmail dot combn100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49811688192577483122014-10-20T20:26:17.750-04:002014-10-20T20:26:17.750-04:00Thanks for having me! I'm not one to dwell on ...Thanks for having me! I'm not one to dwell on the pain, mainly because it can pull you into a endless circle of pain/depression that's hard to break. But I love talking about what my Lord has done for me through this experience! He has been so good and so faithful in His love for me.Patty Smith Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03151165875338809784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-33313354615402012422014-10-20T19:58:35.009-04:002014-10-20T19:58:35.009-04:00PATTY, thank you for being with us on OWG and for ...PATTY, thank you for being with us on OWG and for sharing your touching testimony. As Carrie mentioned, all of us here on OWG suffer from chronic pain and we know the meaning of "I can do all things through Christ Who strengthens me." Because without Him we definitely couldn't do the things we do, but one day at the time He enables us. It isn't always easy, but His grace is sufficient!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41050566430343930012014-10-20T18:44:41.363-04:002014-10-20T18:44:41.363-04:00Hi Patty. Thanks to GOD for giving you the childre...Hi Patty. Thanks to GOD for giving you the children you were told you couldn't have. Only GOD knows what we can and can't do. He knows our future. Sorry for all of the pain. So many have that problem it seems. What would we do without GOD's help and caring. And, comforting us at these times.Would love to win your book. Thanks OWG for having Patty here as a guest. GOD bless you all. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-21438818718138514312014-10-20T18:36:12.651-04:002014-10-20T18:36:12.651-04:00Oh, I just love Romans 8:28 too! What a beautiful ...Oh, I just love Romans 8:28 too! What a beautiful promise from God! Not everything that happens to us is good but God can bring good from anything and everything even pain. I'm a firm believer that God doesn't waste any of our experiences, good or bad. Look at the stories He has created through you! Love you, my sister in Christ. Paula Moweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508561176005570528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-89835142650344521022014-10-20T17:39:09.691-04:002014-10-20T17:39:09.691-04:00Thanks for visiting with us on the OWG blog, Patty...Thanks for visiting with us on the OWG blog, Patty, and sharing about what God is getting you through, with your pain. Praying for you! Enjoying the Christmas Traditions series with you!Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-66456203549146171582014-10-20T16:03:08.188-04:002014-10-20T16:03:08.188-04:00Patty, I am so sorry for the pain you have had to ...Patty, I am so sorry for the pain you have had to endure for these many years. Thank you for sharing and thank you for this giveaway.<br /><br />mauback55 at gmail dot comMelanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-62230669356051223262014-10-20T11:17:29.289-04:002014-10-20T11:17:29.289-04:00Patty, I am delighted that you are on OWG today. W...Patty, I am delighted that you are on OWG today. What a tragic experience to have to go through! Thank you for sharing a bit about your journey with chronic pain and how the Lord has performed miracles the doctors said you would never accomplish. He is so faithful to comfort us in our weakness. I look forward to reading your Christmas novella!Anne Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.com