Comments on: The intersection of my want and another’s need http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/ Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:23:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Sarah@Clover Lane http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-42173 Sarah@Clover Lane Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:30:23 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-42173 First, I have to say that we sponsor a child and it's lovely for the children...they are all so happy to send and recieve the letters and gifts and it's one of the best things we have ever done. Second, your first paragraph made me laugh, because I really just got rid of my "fancy" plates...every single one of them, and what did I buy? Corelle. I LOVE them. They are light, tons of them fit in the dishwasher and they are practically unbreakable. I bought them my grocery store. They are the best... I do the same thing as you...a little want turns into a snowball. First, I have to say that we sponsor a child and it’s lovely for the children…they are all so happy to send and recieve the letters and gifts and it’s one of the best things we have ever done.

Second, your first paragraph made me laugh, because I really just got rid of my “fancy” plates…every single one of them, and what did I buy? Corelle. I LOVE them. They are light, tons of them fit in the dishwasher and they are practically unbreakable. I bought them my grocery store. They are the best…

I do the same thing as you…a little want turns into a snowball.

]]> By: maryann http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-41172 maryann Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:50:16 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-41172 socks on a turkey...puffery....great images... socks on a turkey…puffery….great images…

]]> By: Lauren from Indiana http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38971 Lauren from Indiana Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:44:34 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38971 I have my grandmother's old set of Corelle. I used to have more modern and fancy dishes, but I sold those when I went back to grad school. Now-I would never ever ever ever get rid of the Corelle, since it was my grandma and grandpa's way of going to law school with me. That, and I sit and study every night at the old dining room table that we had so many family dinners at with them. Maybe that is a way you can think of your dishes. Think of the memories that you ate off of them! I have my grandmother’s old set of Corelle. I used to have more modern and fancy dishes, but I sold those when I went back to grad school. Now-I would never ever ever ever get rid of the Corelle, since it was my grandma and grandpa’s way of going to law school with me. That, and I sit and study every night at the old dining room table that we had so many family dinners at with them. Maybe that is a way you can think of your dishes. Think of the memories that you ate off of them!

]]> By: jen http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38927 jen Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:53:19 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38927 I'm clapping from here - great post. I’m clapping from here – great post.

]]> By: Kelli http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38922 Kelli Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:03:11 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38922 Wow. I checked out the Hillsong site, and it doesn't look like this film is playing in the US. I'd like to see it, any suggestions? And thanks for pointing out that Shaun Groves has a blog. I am not a fan of many, but he is one of our all-time favorites. Wow. I checked out the Hillsong site, and it doesn’t look like this film is playing in the US. I’d like to see it, any suggestions? And thanks for pointing out that Shaun Groves has a blog. I am not a fan of many, but he is one of our all-time favorites.

]]> By: Finn http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38914 Finn Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:10:59 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38914 Hi Mary, I know we haven't met, but I often pop over and read what's on your mind or in your heart on a particular day. As the mom of 5 adopted, I relate in many ways. And altho my journey into parenthood is on a small scale, I hear your voice clearly, in terms of the worlds need. I scrolled and happened to read your post about making bags, and that you would be keeping your eye out for Christmas remments. If I could have found an email addy for you, I would have put this there, but I didn't, so here goes. I have a fairly large drawer of Christmas fabrics gathered over years and several moves. It's sooo much more than I need or can ever use, and I would be happy to fill a flat rate box and send it off to you(I'm assuming USA(hope,hope). You should have a link to my blog and email on the profile page, if not then you can drop me a line at Finn922000@yahoo.com I would be so happy to pass some fabric your way. Hugs, Finn Hi Mary, I know we haven’t met, but I often pop over and read what’s on your mind or in your heart on a particular day. As the mom of 5 adopted, I relate in many ways. And altho my journey into parenthood is on a small scale, I hear your voice clearly, in terms of the worlds need.
I scrolled and happened to read your post about making bags, and that you would be keeping your eye out for Christmas remments. If I could have found an email addy for you, I would have put this there, but I didn’t, so here goes.
I have a fairly large drawer of Christmas fabrics gathered over years and several moves. It’s sooo much more than I need or can ever use, and I would be happy to fill a flat rate box and send it off to you(I’m assuming USA(hope,hope). You should have a link to my blog and email on the profile page, if not then you can drop me a line at Finn922000@yahoo.com I would be so happy to pass some fabric your way. Hugs, Finn

]]> By: HeatherS http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38913 HeatherS Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:53:14 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38913 Thank you so much for posting this today! I think this was meant for me for sure. I have been thinking about a large purchase today and going back and forth between yes and no and this was the confirmation that I needed that No is the right answer this time. Thank you so much for posting this today! I think this was meant for me for sure. I have been thinking about a large purchase today and going back and forth between yes and no and this was the confirmation that I needed that No is the right answer this time.

]]> By: Fatima http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38912 Fatima Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:46:21 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38912 Ahh.... contentment. It's so hard sometimes, isn't it? Ahh…. contentment. It’s so hard sometimes, isn’t it?

]]> By: Ellen http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38911 Ellen Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:51:51 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38911 Thanks for this. It's very timely for me. I listened to my mom and a friend talking about their expensive kitchen remodels today as I looked at my scratched and dry fake wood cabinets, hoping I could make them look a little better with some lemon oil. And then there's how I melted the Cuisinart lid on a hot burner today. And, oh yes, our everyday shoes are literally wearing out, and we just had to shell out $800 (on sale!) on suits and ties for my husband because he's required to wear them every day, and his are looking ratty. Oh, the clothes I could buy with $800, but I don't require them... =) The money leaves so fast, and its stressful sometimes, and some months things just pile up like crazy. But we have everything we truly need and a lot more. Thanks for a little perspective shift. =) Thanks for this. It’s very timely for me. I listened to my mom and a friend talking about their expensive kitchen remodels today as I looked at my scratched and dry fake wood cabinets, hoping I could make them look a little better with some lemon oil. And then there’s how I melted the Cuisinart lid on a hot burner today. And, oh yes, our everyday shoes are literally wearing out, and we just had to shell out $800 (on sale!) on suits and ties for my husband because he’s required to wear them every day, and his are looking ratty. Oh, the clothes I could buy with $800, but I don’t require them… =) The money leaves so fast, and its stressful sometimes, and some months things just pile up like crazy. But we have everything we truly need and a lot more. Thanks for a little perspective shift. =)

]]> By: Beth G. http://www.owlhaven.net/2009/11/12/the-intersection-of-my-want-and-anothers-need/comment-page-1/#comment-38910 Beth G. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:57:27 +0000 http://www.owlhaven.net/?p=5818#comment-38910 Definately on my mind and in my heart as well. The $30 Christmas dresses remained at the store, and money was spent instead on baking supplies. Here's why: http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/NEWS/911120435&emailAFriend=1 I'm so proud of my daughter. She will always think first of those in need before herself. Angels are everywhere if you look. ~Beth Definately on my mind and in my heart as well. The $30 Christmas dresses remained at the store, and money was spent instead on baking supplies. Here’s why: http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091112/NEWS/911120435&emailAFriend=1

I’m so proud of my daughter. She will always think first of those in need before herself. Angels are everywhere if you look.

~Beth

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