Comments on: A “Note”able Challenge….(and a prize too!) http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/ Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:58:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.1 By: my blog http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-14049 my blog Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:41:46 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-14049 <strong>check this out...</strong> this is mine... check this out…

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]]> By: Beth http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Beth Tue, 01 Apr 2008 01:46:28 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-166 Hi Karen! I must admit that I wanted to send a handwritten thank you for the autographed book you sent me (from winning Lysa's organization contest), but I threw out the mailer before I got your address :-( So, I'll just have to say it here: I really appreciate your gift! It comes at a time when circumstances in my home have changed just a little bit and I really need to get my "rear in gear!" I hope the ideas in your book help. I can't wait to get started. Wish me luck! Be blessed, Beth Ingersoll Hi Karen!

I must admit that I wanted to send a handwritten thank you for the autographed book you sent me (from winning Lysa’s organization contest), but I threw out the mailer before I got your address :-(

So, I’ll just have to say it here:

I really appreciate your gift! It comes at a time when circumstances in my home have changed just a little bit and I really need to get my “rear in gear!” I hope the ideas in your book help. I can’t wait to get started. Wish me luck!

Be blessed,
Beth Ingersoll

]]> By: Jessica http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-163 Jessica Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:28:07 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-163 Hi! I took your challenge and wrote a note of encouragement to my husband. He's definitely an unsung hero around here, and I know he is facing a particularly challenging week at work this week. When he finds the note this morning, he will be reminded of how much I love him, appreciate him, and pray for him every day. Blessings, Jessica Hi! I took your challenge and wrote a note of encouragement to my husband. He’s definitely an unsung hero around here, and I know he is facing a particularly challenging week at work this week. When he finds the note this morning, he will be reminded of how much I love him, appreciate him, and pray for him every day.

Blessings,
Jessica

]]> By: Stephenie http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Stephenie Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:00:05 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-161 As a military spouse, I have had to say goodbye to scores of special friends over the last 12 years. It can just about break your heart. One summer day about a year ago, I received a handwritten letter in the mail from a far-away friend whom I used to be stationed near, and I just about fell over backward at my mailbox! In this tech-age of email, it had been so long since I had held the handwriting of a dear friend in my hands. She could have written an email to say the same things--it would have been quick, fuss-free, and cheap. But the impact on my heart would have been lessened. That letter made me feel very cherished--I beamed for days! After all, she made time to pick out paper, compose her thoughts, find my address, and put it in the mail; she mus really care about me! I resolved then to bless others the way she had so sweetly blessed me. Well, letter writing has yet to become a routine for me, but your encouraging blog has prompted me to give it a try again! Today, I'm writing to thank the translator at our church. (We currently live in Japan, and our church has bilingual services.) Last night, there was a memorial service for a Japanese man beloved by all, and our dear translator was busy all evening translating back and forth in both languages for the Japanese and Americans who loved him. She is a tireless laborer in our church, and I pray that the Lord encourages her through the words He helps me write in a her card. As a military spouse, I have had to say goodbye to scores of special friends over the last 12 years. It can just about break your heart. One summer day about a year ago, I received a handwritten letter in the mail from a far-away friend whom I used to be stationed near, and I just about fell over backward at my mailbox! In this tech-age of email, it had been so long since I had held the handwriting of a dear friend in my hands. She could have written an email to say the same things–it would have been quick, fuss-free, and cheap. But the impact on my heart would have been lessened. That letter made me feel very cherished–I beamed for days! After all, she made time to pick out paper, compose her thoughts, find my address, and put it in the mail; she mus really care about me! I resolved then to bless others the way she had so sweetly blessed me.

Well, letter writing has yet to become a routine for me, but your encouraging blog has prompted me to give it a try again! Today, I’m writing to thank the translator at our church. (We currently live in Japan, and our church has bilingual services.) Last night, there was a memorial service for a Japanese man beloved by all, and our dear translator was busy all evening translating back and forth in both languages for the Japanese and Americans who loved him. She is a tireless laborer in our church, and I pray that the Lord encourages her through the words He helps me write in a her card.

]]> By: Jennie http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-160 Jennie Mon, 31 Mar 2008 03:14:57 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-160 Hi Karen! I loved meeting you and talking with you at the Hearts at Home conference! I appreciate the time you and all the speakers take to talk with all us Moms! YOU ROCK! As far as this challenge, I have decided to write letters to both of my children. My son who is 8 gets sooo bummed every day that he comes home and has no mail. And, my 3 year old daughter acts as if Jesus himself has knocked at the front door whenever she gets mail. She hoots and hollers as if it's the best thing in life to get a letter, and ya know, sometimes it is! So, keeping that in mind, I'm going to write them both little letters just to say "Mom loves you!" Maybe it'll show them the value of something hand written and possibly encourage them to do the same now and further in their future!!!! Thanks for this "a-ha" moment!!!! Hi Karen! I loved meeting you and talking with you at the Hearts at Home conference! I appreciate the time you and all the speakers take to talk with all us Moms! YOU ROCK!

As far as this challenge, I have decided to write letters to both of my children. My son who is 8 gets sooo bummed every day that he comes home and has no mail. And, my 3 year old daughter acts as if Jesus himself has knocked at the front door whenever she gets mail. She hoots and hollers as if it’s the best thing in life to get a letter, and ya know, sometimes it is! So, keeping that in mind, I’m going to write them both little letters just to say “Mom loves you!” Maybe it’ll show them the value of something hand written and possibly encourage them to do the same now and further in their future!!!!
Thanks for this “a-ha” moment!!!!

]]> By: Jamie http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-159 Jamie Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:28:40 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-159 I loved this post. This is something I have been more purposeful about doing this year as well. I liked the idea of keeping my note cards with me so I could write whenever I have a little down time. This week, I will send a card to a lady in my church who is fighting cancer, and I also plan to write a note to each of my children. Thanks for the reminder! I loved this post. This is something I have been more purposeful about doing this year as well. I liked the idea of keeping my note cards with me so I could write whenever I have a little down time. This week, I will send a card to a lady in my church who is fighting cancer, and I also plan to write a note to each of my children.
Thanks for the reminder!

]]> By: Jenn http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Jenn Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:20:06 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-158 Hi Karen! Thanks for the reminder to write hand written notes. I know how much it brightens my day when I get a note in the mail and so I welcome the reminder to pass along that encouragement to someone else. I immediately thought of an older couple from my church. I'm a young mom with a 15 month old daughter. Recently my husband had to be in the hospital 2 hours away for 2 different weeks. It was really hard to be by myself and take care of my daughter. This couple took me under their wing : took me to dinner, called to make sure things were okay and just encouraged me. I consider them my 2nd parents (as my parents live out of town!) They are wonderful to my family and I and I just want to show them appreciation. I want to thank them for loving me. I can't wait to get the handmade card in the mail !!! Hi Karen! Thanks for the reminder to write hand written notes. I know how much it brightens my day when I get a note in the mail and so I welcome the reminder to pass along that encouragement to someone else.

I immediately thought of an older couple from my church. I’m a young mom with a 15 month old daughter. Recently my husband had to be in the hospital 2 hours away for 2 different weeks. It was really hard to be by myself and take care of my daughter. This couple took me under their wing : took me to dinner, called to make sure things were okay and just encouraged me. I consider them my 2nd parents (as my parents live out of town!) They are wonderful to my family and I and I just want to show them appreciation. I want to thank them for loving me. I can’t wait to get the handmade card in the mail !!!

]]> By: Melanie Jones http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Melanie Jones Sat, 29 Mar 2008 15:12:39 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-157 What a wonderful idea to restore this lost form of communication! Thank-you. My Grandma, who passed away last year, used to send us stationary for Christmas when we were kids and lived in Belguim. I think I'll send a note to my Grandpa in Arizona. Their 53rd anniversary would be April 17th. They were such an inspirational couple. She was even my Matron of Honor at my wedding. I think it would mean a lot to get a note from me. Thanks again for the idea, Melanie in Swansea, IL What a wonderful idea to restore this lost form of communication! Thank-you. My Grandma, who passed away last year, used to send us stationary for Christmas when we were kids and lived in Belguim. I think I’ll send a note to my Grandpa in Arizona. Their 53rd anniversary would be April 17th. They were such an inspirational couple. She was even my Matron of Honor at my wedding. I think it would mean a lot to get a note from me.

Thanks again for the idea,

Melanie in Swansea, IL

]]> By: Darla http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-152 Darla Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-152 I appreciate what you shared today! I love getting personal notes in the mail. They always brighten my day. I love buying different notecards at Target (especially on sale) They have so many cute ones. I am going to send a note to a special friend. We usually workout together but her mother has been ill for 2 weeks and in hospital. She has been visiting her and helping take care of her 100yr. old grandmother. It has been a difficult time and keeping up with 3 kids and husband. In the past she has sent me special cards and wrote encouraging words in each of them that were just what I needed at that time. An encouraging word goes a long way. Emails just aren't the same as a pretty card handwritten and sitting in the mailbox! I also find fun thank you cards for kids to write their thank cards for gifts. Colorful pens make it fun as well! I appreciate what you shared today! I love getting personal notes in the mail. They always brighten my day. I love buying different notecards at Target (especially on sale) They have so many cute ones. I am going to send a note to a special friend. We usually workout together but her mother has been ill for 2 weeks and in hospital. She has been visiting her and helping take care of her 100yr. old grandmother. It has been a difficult time and keeping up with 3 kids and husband.
In the past she has sent me special cards and wrote encouraging words in each of them that were just what I needed at that time. An encouraging word goes a long way. Emails just aren’t the same as a pretty card handwritten and sitting in the mailbox!
I also find fun thank you cards for kids to write their thank cards for gifts. Colorful pens make it fun as well!

]]> By: meghan http://karenehman.com/home/2008/03/28/a-noteable-challangeand-a-prize-too/comment-page-1/#comment-151 meghan Fri, 28 Mar 2008 22:12:04 +0000 http://karenehman.com/home/?p=100#comment-151 Hi Karen, I have just recently been enjoying your blog. I attended Hearts at Home in Grand Rapids last October and heard you speak. I have greatly enjoyed your books! Thanks for the letter writing challenge. I will be writing a nice note to my mother in law. She is a wonderful woman who has been a blessing in our lives. Enjoy your weekend! Meghan Hi Karen,

I have just recently been enjoying your blog. I attended Hearts at Home in Grand Rapids last October and heard you speak. I have greatly enjoyed your books!

Thanks for the letter writing challenge. I will be writing a nice note to my mother in law. She is a wonderful woman who has been a blessing in our lives.

Enjoy your weekend!
Meghan

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