tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post2688067556679486744..comments2024-03-27T00:14:01.220-07:00Comments on Wendelin's Blog: Your Story MattersWendelin Van Draanenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-21347105779681989122017-05-23T09:09:51.082-07:002017-05-23T09:09:51.082-07:00This is a very important message that you have giv...This is a very important message that you have given through this post. We do not have time to listen and give time to our loved ones. We should take time out to share our hearts and thoughts.<a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.com/nancy-laws/the-shocking-truth-about-_5_b_7041934.html">essay best</a> https://www.blogger.com/profile/11825807784628551119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-86710383957918254042016-10-30T19:56:29.626-07:002016-10-30T19:56:29.626-07:00I love this image of you sneaking a peek at your b...I love this image of you sneaking a peek at your birthday book in a bookstore after hiding it away from yourself at home. This really tickles me! I have a little idea about your mom -- ask her to write down little stories about her life when she was a kid /a teen / a young mom...stories you can always have and read and share with family. She may want to hear all about what's going on with you over the phone, but tell her you want to trade with her stories. I bet she'll go for that!Wendelin Van Draanenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02534698736990684819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3004974476643738026.post-61898852466587798922016-10-30T19:45:32.350-07:002016-10-30T19:45:32.350-07:00That is so true!! Oddly enough, I often feel this ...That is so true!! Oddly enough, I often feel this imbalance most with my own mother. We talk at least once or twice each week, and 90% of the conversation revolves around ME and my life, kids, problems, dreams, etc. My mom is a saint and always says that she loves talking about all of my stuff with me when I address my one-sided babbling, but it's so true that when you care about someone, the sharing really needs to be two-way. Bonds form when we share our hearts, so those bonds are strengthened when others share their hearts in return. I love that your book launch was at an awareness walk. Perfect. I am SO excited to read about Lincoln--I ordered the book for my birthday gift from myself (and from you I guess, haha--I'm notorious for ordering myself birthday books) but I gave it to my husband to keep until Friday (my birthday) so I can resist the temptation to sneak a peek sooner. It's fun to have a good book to look forward to, but also torturous! I was walking through a bookstore yesterday and may or may not have visited Lincoln Jones on his shelf and peeked at the first page or two before hastily closing the book, looking around guiltily, and beelining it for the door. Birthdays and books just GO together, and I can't wait!!! Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11348870391207174375noreply@blogger.com