tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post6874567874358771907..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Carolyn Miller Interview - Praising God Through TrialsCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-48397948781188789362017-08-27T18:19:39.923-04:002017-08-27T18:19:39.923-04:00Thank you for the sensitive way you handled the mi...Thank you for the sensitive way you handled the miscarriage in Charlotte's book. <br />When I had a miscarriage I appreciated how many people sought to comfort me by confiding their own miscarriage stories. Most of the women I know have had one. However, this was a double edged sword for me as it increased my feelings of isoltion as I'd had a rare type of miscarriage and it was over a year before I heard of someone else who'd had the same. The best comfort I had was people just listening. The worst was someone medical stating But that's not possible. It was hard to pray in words for a while but I never felt God was far away. I mainly coped by focusing on what I did have, a very energetic toddler who needed me. And once I finally had permission to try again nine months later, I was blessed immediately with a healthy pregnancy. <br />KAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-1217276024573506522017-08-05T19:21:31.392-04:002017-08-05T19:21:31.392-04:00Congrats, Debbie! You won a paperback copy of Caro...Congrats, Debbie! You won a paperback copy of Carolyn Miller's new novel The Captivating Lady Charlotte on OWG blog! Carrie Fancett Pagelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-85798517170970412562017-07-22T12:04:17.946-04:002017-07-22T12:04:17.946-04:00Carolyn, what a beautiful & inspiring testimon...Carolyn, what a beautiful & inspiring testimony. Thank you for sharing. <br /><br />My niece has had 4 miscarriages, she has 3 beautiful children. She & her husband praised God, much the same way you did, during their heartbreak. <br /><br />...I am not entering...I really enjoyed The Captivating Lady Charolett.<br />Blessings, TinaMrs Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896114843568971108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-74675120986020971722017-07-21T17:25:40.044-04:002017-07-21T17:25:40.044-04:00Thanks Bonnie. God is good!Thanks Bonnie. God is good!Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-17727728944924465572017-07-21T13:42:11.781-04:002017-07-21T13:42:11.781-04:00Thanks for your inspiring testimony, Carolyn. I do...Thanks for your inspiring testimony, Carolyn. I do believe that God works all things out for the good of those who love Him, through it is done in His timing - not ours. Congrats on those additional 4 children He has given you!!Bonnie Roofnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-248547617116343272017-07-19T00:24:17.479-04:002017-07-19T00:24:17.479-04:00Hi Laura. Yes, if we can read others people's ...Hi Laura. Yes, if we can read others people's cues that certainly helps in being able to assist them. Thanks for your comment :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-20252215692053199372017-07-18T13:52:25.874-04:002017-07-18T13:52:25.874-04:00I have known many women who have gone through misc...I have known many women who have gone through miscarriages or stillborn children even. It breaks my heart. I personally have never gone through it, or if I did it was too near the beginning for me to know for sure if that was what was happening or not. I think for others I take cues from them what they would like others to do or how we can help them through that difficult time. Laura Waltzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08537831053452629765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-6165910871541624172017-07-18T01:05:03.194-04:002017-07-18T01:05:03.194-04:00Thanks Marilyn. I think sometimes that's all ...Thanks Marilyn. I think sometimes that's all we need, the knowledge that someone is there for us. Thanks for your comments. God bless you :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-2084311924345534272017-07-18T01:03:25.792-04:002017-07-18T01:03:25.792-04:00Hi Caryl. I believe prayer and praise are more val...Hi Caryl. I believe prayer and praise are more valuable- and valued - than we realize. Thanks for commenting. God bless you :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-24396347805711976322017-07-18T01:01:03.767-04:002017-07-18T01:01:03.767-04:00Hi Debbie. I think music holds a power far greater...Hi Debbie. I think music holds a power far greater than we realize - and praise is even more powerful! Thanks so much for your comments. God bless you :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-63708146063777925622017-07-17T22:10:27.371-04:002017-07-17T22:10:27.371-04:00Carolyn, thank you for your beautiful testimony. I...Carolyn, thank you for your beautiful testimony. I've just been there for those who experienced a miscarriage and letting them know they would be reunited one day with their infant. Your books sounds amazing. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy. <br />marilynridgway78 [at] gmail dot com Marilyn R. https://www.blogger.com/profile/05823250623223816968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-59570313415438563762017-07-17T21:29:18.790-04:002017-07-17T21:29:18.790-04:00Carolyn, thank you for sharing your testimony. I&#...Carolyn, thank you for sharing your testimony. I've had friends who have gone through the heartbreak of miscarriage. Words are so inadequate! I would cover them in prayer.<br /><br />Thank you for the chance to win a copy of your book.<br />psalm103and138 at gmail dot comCaryl Kanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03446868830897710358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-78201131381055451352017-07-17T20:57:01.630-04:002017-07-17T20:57:01.630-04:00What an amazing testimony! I really love that you ...What an amazing testimony! I really love that you found emotional healing through singing God's praises. When I was going through treatment for breast cancer the primary way I found strength to deal with it was through a group of contemporary christian songs that helped to keep my focus on God and His presence instead of my suffering. <br />Thanks for the chance to win a copy of your book.<br />debbiewilder (at) comcast (dot) netDebbie Wilderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259190013215674593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-56080778482554899522017-07-16T23:14:39.437-04:002017-07-16T23:14:39.437-04:00Hi Trixi. It's funny how much miscarriages are...Hi Trixi. It's funny how much miscarriages are not talked about. I think asking God for wisdom, and being that listening ear, is more valued than we know. Thanks for commenting :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-53701824736269229322017-07-16T23:00:22.301-04:002017-07-16T23:00:22.301-04:00I've never had a miscarriage or knew anyone pe...I've never had a miscarriage or knew anyone personally that had one. I'd be at a complete loss for words or what to do. I guess just being a shoulder to cry on or a good listening ear, or praying with them if they wanted that. No idea the "appropiate" reaction really. It would be a heart-wrenching time.<br /><br />Thanks for the giveaway chance!<br />teamob4 (at) gmail (dot) comTrixi https://www.blogger.com/profile/03116805265841796307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-45401911778734369102017-07-16T21:19:52.656-04:002017-07-16T21:19:52.656-04:00Hi Sabrina. I think that's a really helpful th...Hi Sabrina. I think that's a really helpful thing to remember: if we truly are trusting God, then we're trusting Him regardless of the outcome, or the timeframe. If we believe He loves us, then our circumstances shouldn't dictate our faith - but so often it does. (Sigh...) Thanks for commenting.Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60305189516045932832017-07-16T21:16:44.184-04:002017-07-16T21:16:44.184-04:00That is tough, Patty. (Sending you a hug from Aust...That is tough, Patty. (Sending you a hug from Australia ❤️)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68042038515013851422017-07-16T20:56:19.028-04:002017-07-16T20:56:19.028-04:00I was a friend to someone who was married over 7 y...I was a friend to someone who was married over 7 years before she was able to conceive a risky pregnancy. It was very difficult for her because it was almost expected it seemed for her to have kids and people would inevitably ask when she was going to start a family. She went through many difficult years and I was her friend as best as I could be. I was unmarried so I struggled having a married friend. Today I still haven't met that special someone and she has 2 beautiful children. All in God's time. :)Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654576445472907999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-85660698547620966422017-07-16T19:57:19.877-04:002017-07-16T19:57:19.877-04:00I was 40+ when I got married and never had or lost...I was 40+ when I got married and never had or lost any children. Such a very sad, hard thing to go through.<br /><br />pattymh2000(at)yahoo(dot)comPattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08047478982437818328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68372867052586822992017-07-16T18:54:07.416-04:002017-07-16T18:54:07.416-04:00Thanks so much Melanie! How true that is, and how ...Thanks so much Melanie! How true that is, and how important to remember when life doesn't work as we expect. Thanks for commenting :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-38543425973919365132017-07-16T18:52:35.543-04:002017-07-16T18:52:35.543-04:00Thank God for gracious friends! I know I've sa...Thank God for gracious friends! I know I've said the wrong thing many times. <br />It's a good thing, isn't it, to reflect on the many blessings in our lives, especially in a society that often tells us to compare and be dissatisfied. Thanks for commenting :)Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-35345985296992643432017-07-16T18:49:29.172-04:002017-07-16T18:49:29.172-04:00I think we all tend to take it for granted that we...I think we all tend to take it for granted that we will have children, then when circumstances or or bodies don't cooperate, our lives (and our faith) can sometimes take a battering. God bless your friend, Mary, as she works with children in a role God may very well have designed for her, and God bless you for being her friend. Carolyn Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180744278101977974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-68248855710415874042017-07-16T18:37:28.088-04:002017-07-16T18:37:28.088-04:00What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing. We n...What a beautiful post! Thank you for sharing. We never know what trials we may face but God will always see us through. Melanie Backushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09727406782355039525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-37956752716554790772017-07-16T18:29:06.638-04:002017-07-16T18:29:06.638-04:00I'm so grateful to have never experienced misc...I'm so grateful to have never experienced miscarriages, but jusf about everyone else I know has experienced them. I usually end up saying the wrong thing, but thankfully people are forgiving, just as the Lord is. I appreciate your testimony of faithfulness in trials! Although our trials may be different, we can all relate to the need to maintain an attitude of gratitude! 😉Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02226692135849433167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-55407179826586547722017-07-16T17:57:20.999-04:002017-07-16T17:57:20.999-04:00My best friend had miscarriage after miscarriage. ...My best friend had miscarriage after miscarriage. Finally resigned herself to not having children. The sad fact is that she works with children. In a way though this has also healed her heart and soul. I found the best thing for me to do was to be her friend. Just be there for her. Mary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.com