tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post2004250473906467087..comments2023-10-21T07:52:07.859-04:00Comments on Overcoming With God: Diana Flowers Reviews A Bride's Rogue in Roma, Texas by Darlene FranklinCarrie Fancett Pagelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09096954464239963966noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-3435886887818595962013-08-24T11:39:51.490-04:002013-08-24T11:39:51.490-04:00Any time I'm a large group of strangers can be...Any time I'm a large group of strangers can be stressful, lol. Office parties. New churches. Even a new writers group, although that's usually not too bad. When they speak a different language, so much harder. Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-41239538864779717562013-08-24T10:39:17.687-04:002013-08-24T10:39:17.687-04:00I have been to Mexico and Canada, VERONICA, but th...I have been to Mexico and Canada, VERONICA, but they were just pleasure trips with family and friends. It would be interesting to be able to go on a mission trip, but definitely out of my comfort zone!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-79937381836082870122013-08-24T00:52:53.965-04:002013-08-24T00:52:53.965-04:00Mainly I've been out of my comfort zone for an...Mainly I've been out of my comfort zone for an extended period when I've gone on trips, such as a missions trip to Ecuador and another trip I took to Europe. It's tough when you don't know the language and customs, but exciting too! I love to travel, so it's worth it. OWG shopgirl152nykiki(at)yahoo(dot)comShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05057732228286297529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-86527303929836002882013-08-23T09:19:49.716-04:002013-08-23T09:19:49.716-04:00Be that as it may I thought you looked wonderful w...Be that as it may I thought you looked wonderful when I saw you, VICKI! Hadn't changed in over 30 yrs. Really!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49506375714527137572013-08-23T09:16:41.183-04:002013-08-23T09:16:41.183-04:00Please let's enter my sis-in-law, BARBARA, who...Please let's enter my sis-in-law, BARBARA, who has been too sick to get on the computer this week. She would love to win one of Darlene's books on her Kindle Fire which enables her to enlarge the print and see it perfectly. She also suffers disabilities.<br /><br />Barbara Smith<br />thatoldgal@gmail.comDiana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-12552282309209834552013-08-22T20:05:38.470-04:002013-08-22T20:05:38.470-04:00yes! :) LOL! And most times it turns out great!...yes! :) LOL! And most times it turns out great! :DASC Book Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05219182071736438971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-84181909999963546782013-08-22T18:13:04.893-04:002013-08-22T18:13:04.893-04:00Living out of a suitcase IS a tough job to do--5 y...Living out of a suitcase IS a tough job to do--5 years!Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-82649176565144688292013-08-22T17:47:01.978-04:002013-08-22T17:47:01.978-04:00*learned...*learned...Jon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-14531411750531896952013-08-22T17:45:21.447-04:002013-08-22T17:45:21.447-04:00I had to move out of my comfort zone when we began...I had to move out of my comfort zone when we began our crazy travel. I was used to having my nice home and lots of time with friends, and when we began the travels I had to learn to "live on my own" while my husband was working during the day. Of course getting to see so many fun places has taken the edge off, and I love what we are now doing! One draw back has been that after being successful at losing over 35 lbs. and only 20 lbs from my goal, I quickly lerned that diet and exercise becomes much more difficult to stick to, when basically living out of hotels and restaurants, however, I keep trying. After over 5 years of this, we are both up in our weight, but continuing to work it back down. I also have to say that having WiFi & FB friends and family has made this a MUCH easier journey!<br />Vicki<br />vmarney(at)hotmail(dot)comJon and Vicki Marneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03490578546719296693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-756852697882270112013-08-21T17:45:09.648-04:002013-08-21T17:45:09.648-04:00Thank you, SUSAN! It was a fun review to write! So...Thank you, SUSAN! It was a fun review to write! Some are like pulling teeth, but not this one. lolDiana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-77638824867610840632013-08-21T17:20:36.529-04:002013-08-21T17:20:36.529-04:00Susan, being out of my comfort zone is often the t...Susan, being out of my comfort zone is often the time I am the unclear about whether this is God's will or not--Usually I'm praying and listening more than usual.Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-63036170920033683742013-08-21T17:19:26.650-04:002013-08-21T17:19:26.650-04:00A riverboat appeals to many of us. Why do you thin...A riverboat appeals to many of us. Why do you think I wanted to write the story? :) Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-50331508689371182722013-08-21T16:52:04.576-04:002013-08-21T16:52:04.576-04:00Wonderful review! Sounds like a good one. :) I hav...Wonderful review! Sounds like a good one. :) I have had a couple times that I have been out of my comfort zone. Praying helps a ton during those moments!!<br />lattebooks at hotmail dot com<br />OWGSusan Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885508869904521374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-29825936356367007242013-08-21T15:50:03.050-04:002013-08-21T15:50:03.050-04:00Bonnie, what a brave lady you are! To move alone t...Bonnie, what a brave lady you are! To move alone to a strange place without a job would definitely be out of most people's comfort zone. I rode on a riverboat at an amusement park. Does that count? It was a blast!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-60258843723256755522013-08-21T15:11:32.765-04:002013-08-21T15:11:32.765-04:00I moved, alone, 4 1/2 hours from my family & f...I moved, alone, 4 1/2 hours from my family & friends, in 1996 - without a job or place to live. I was definitely out of my comfort zone - however, I felt the Lord calling me to move out of state, to pursue a position as a cast member of a Passion Play about the life of Christ, & followed His leading. It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, & the play ministered to me every night - as well as the audience.<br /><br />I have never been on a riverboat for more than a short ride, & have always wanted to spend a night on one & take a longer trip. Sounds like an enjoyable book - a different kind of storyline. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy of it!<br /><br />bonnieroof60(at)yahoo(dot)com<br /><br />OWG bontonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02852536941656729576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-3496554237893685672013-08-21T12:44:55.671-04:002013-08-21T12:44:55.671-04:00Ohhh, bless your heart. :( We take too many things...Ohhh, bless your heart. :( We take too many things for granted, DARLENE. Especially the privilege of being able to attend church. I'm going to be praying for you, dear lady!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-74206851553020868112013-08-21T12:41:24.009-04:002013-08-21T12:41:24.009-04:00Mary, you are blessed when you get to go back to y...Mary, you are blessed when you get to go back to your comfort zone. I keep getting pushed into something new--while brining some of the past with me.Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-16088690441384037952013-08-21T12:39:19.345-04:002013-08-21T12:39:19.345-04:00Hi Maxie! Have you read my hurricane story, Beaco...Hi Maxie! Have you read my hurricane story, Beacon of Love? Rhode Island lighthouse in 1816. Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-49249600796659942092013-08-21T12:37:04.594-04:002013-08-21T12:37:04.594-04:00Diana, I'm unable to get to church. Actually, ...Diana, I'm unable to get to church. Actually, I haven't been able to get into a car. I haven't even left the nursing home except when I went to the hospital.Darlene Franklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309528220394646410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-11121927761895756942013-08-21T11:29:53.395-04:002013-08-21T11:29:53.395-04:00She always says He lets up just when she thinks sh...She always says He lets up just when she thinks she might snap! Of course, I told her I thought she snapped a long time ago ;)Anne Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16326796364748948854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-73109944427074045482013-08-20T23:36:49.281-04:002013-08-20T23:36:49.281-04:00Thanks for sharing, MARY! I definitely like my com...Thanks for sharing, MARY! I definitely like my comfort zone too, but God has a way of moving me out of it now and then so that I have to trust Him completely. I don't like change and I need to work on that!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-23344589081675470182013-08-20T23:08:53.838-04:002013-08-20T23:08:53.838-04:00Thank you for your review. I like my comfort zone ...Thank you for your review. I like my comfort zone & any time I have had to leave it for whatever reason I've always been so glad to return to it. I don't know if it made me a stronger or better person, but I survived.<br /><br />marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)comMary Prestonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02201076939557413255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-77717513062526349342013-08-20T20:48:48.425-04:002013-08-20T20:48:48.425-04:00Thanks, ANNE! Very good story, my dear friend!Thanks, ANNE! Very good story, my dear friend!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-43845143782413273892013-08-20T20:47:28.770-04:002013-08-20T20:47:28.770-04:00haha That's what we are for!haha That's what we are for!Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8713519582170578996.post-63535640041546358002013-08-20T20:46:09.108-04:002013-08-20T20:46:09.108-04:00Barbara, you sound like a wonderful lady and I kno...Barbara, you sound like a wonderful lady and I know you left behind those things! We have a cushy life here in America compared to many in other countries, don't we?Diana Flowershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17127629740742628849noreply@blogger.com