Comments on No. 17: my personal Isaac {a goodbye}.

Oh No Rachel!! I will miss your blog :( But you wi...

2010-09-02T06:19:51.474-07:00

Oh No Rachel!! I will miss your blog :( But you will have to do what you think is best for you. God will lead you to what He believes is the right thing for you right now. Miss you and many blessings!

2010-08-13T19:36:11.934-07:00

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I don't know how i found you several months ag...

2010-08-11T20:07:18.675-07:00

I don't know how i found you several months ago but I follow and read once in a while, happen to check in and even read the comments on this last post.

bravo for following the Lord!!!

you have no idea how timely your message is to me and some things I am going through....

can't wait to meet you in person in heaven....I think we'll have much in common! blessings

Hi Rachel, I'm so sad that this is the very f...

2010-08-10T17:44:18.757-07:00

Hi Rachel,
I'm so sad that this is the very first post I'm seeing on your awesome blog but I totally admire you for following what God has laid on your heart. In the meantime, I've got plenty of your old posts to go through to hold me over! :)

Rachel, I just want thank you for sharing what The...

2010-07-31T10:33:22.414-07:00

Rachel,
I just want thank you for sharing what The Lord has placed on your heart. It's not always easy living in obedience, but girl...YOU will be abundantly blessed for doing so!
xo,
Tracy

i admire you, and your obedience. my most recent p...

2010-07-28T11:40:20.101-07:00

i admire you, and your obedience. my most recent post was similar, there is something i am letting of of as well. anything can take the place of God if we are not careful.

"You're blessed when you feel you've ...

2010-07-22T04:47:10.937-07:00

"You're blessed when you feel you've lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you." Matthew 5:4 (MSG)

Read this in my devotion this AM and thought of you.

=(

2010-07-20T23:56:22.217-07:00

My friend... After a quick scan in this comment se...

2010-07-17T20:10:45.436-07:00

My friend...
After a quick scan in this comment section, two things stick out to me.

1. Jonus and Shonuss are still two of my most favorite men on this planet!
2. You are going to be missed by so many and have touched so many lives.

Just a quick message of inspiration...
As a person who has no Facebook, blog, phone with internet, etc. Essentially a person living in the modern day "dark ages," there is so much in store for you and life outside of technology and the connections it brings!! Call if you feel lost. :)

xoxo,
Meghan(Beebs)

I think it's amazing that 1) you are so in tun...

2010-07-17T12:25:16.871-07:00

I think it's amazing that 1) you are so in tune with the Lord that you can receive inspiration from him 2) you are obedient in following that inspiration.

These are two things many people may never experience and how blessed you will be for following the Lord.

Also, I think this is a way for the Lord to bless us in our life by helping us to feel "free" of things that may be holding us back without us even realizing it. I am not saying your blog is holding you back because I LOVE it and your writing and perspective on things, but I DO think the way you feel about your blog may be holding you back (that you are your blog and nothing without it and will not be missed)!

The Lord works in mysterious ways and you are a valiant servant to be willing to learn what he wants to teach you!

I will most definitely miss your posts, but look forward to the day when you return when the time is right and quite possibly with a new found freedom and perspective!

Hey...no fair! I justs tarted reading your blog! ...

2010-07-15T22:13:25.478-07:00

Hey...no fair! I justs tarted reading your blog! :)
Seriously though, good for you mama! It takes an amazingly strong person to realize what she is supposed to be doing. You give others somehting to strive to be.
Hope our paths cross again one day.
xoxo

oh, dearest rachel. I am so proud of you for foll...

2010-07-15T18:13:23.902-07:00

oh, dearest rachel.

I am so proud of you for following the conviction that God has laid on your heart.

You do what you need to.

I will still be around if or when you decide to come back to Blogland.

You have encouraged me to follow hard after Christ, and for that alone, I am grateful, honey.

Be well, be serene.

I'm glad to know you, at least a leetle bit.

love,

Rebecca

ps (Sean and Brother? Y'all are AWESOME.)

Sweet Rachel. I dont know you personally, but I re...

2010-07-15T09:07:39.303-07:00

Sweet Rachel. I dont know you personally, but I really love you. I love the honesty you displayed here. And I can understand. Just remember, God is good... all the time. And the plan he has for your life is good, no matter the trails or blessings. God is good. You are good. May he bless you for this sacrifice. And I hope that someday you come back. I think you will.

Love,
Liz

Ah, sweet girl! It is SO hard to be obedient but ...

2010-07-14T19:57:24.038-07:00

Ah, sweet girl! It is SO hard to be obedient but you WILL be blessed! My prayer is that this is just for a season. You'll be missed!

Rachel, I'm a lurker but I read everyday. I...

2010-07-14T19:21:06.554-07:00

Rachel,

I'm a lurker but I read everyday. It's taken me a while to respond because I've had to re-read your post several times. At first I couldn't wrap my head around it. After reading it again and really absorbing it for a while ... I have to say I think what you are doing is beautiful. I think you are brave. I love reading your blog because even though I don't know you ... I see you in it ... it's NOT "blog" Rachel either. I feel like you speak from the heart, honestly and with conviction. I can tell it means a lot to you. It's super brave to be able to walk away from something like that and have faith. Faith has often been hard for me to grasp lately. I thank you for all of your words and insights. Most of all I thank you for this last post and your demonstration of faith. You have made an impression on me.

I wish you and your family the best. I sincerely hope you'll be lead in this direction again.

Kim

Have loved your thoughts and wonderings and wit an...

2010-07-14T17:42:12.642-07:00

Have loved your thoughts and wonderings and wit and charm and yielded heart. Will miss checking in...bless you sweet girl and your family too. Much love...

an ip address won't reveal someone's true ...

2010-07-14T10:26:19.497-07:00

an ip address won't reveal someone's true identity, but it will probably get you the city they are posting from.

looks to me like all the anonymous haters fell right into the ugliest trap there is: interweb comment battle where we get to watch people go back and forth about how lame everyone is. bad form.

Sometimes you just need to ignore an internet bully...

BWAHAHAHAHAHA. AWESOME POST! BURN! :) I havent g...

2010-07-14T08:30:28.667-07:00

BWAHAHAHAHAHA. AWESOME POST! BURN! :)

I havent gotten hit with a "I know you are but what am I" caliber salvo like that in a while.

.... lets see... how to respond...

Im like rubber, youre a tool, what bounces off me, finds your I.P. address which gives us your real identity.

Doesnt rhyme but I think you get the point.

2010-07-14T00:56:25.120-07:00

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Rachel, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don't let those...

2010-07-13T21:21:39.010-07:00

Rachel,
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don't let those RUDE anonymous comments ruin your day or make you feel like your blog isn't helpful and uplifting to so many people. I found your blog a few months back after a friend posted a link to your post about "exiting the rat race". It was JUST what I needed to hear and reflect on that day and I have felt the same way about so many of your posts and archived posts that I've read since. You are a wonderful witness and a reminder that what we have in Christ is our greatest gift...to be treasured...clung to...and shared about with others. Your blog HAS mattered...and I thank you for all of your time in sharing. My heart hurts for you if those hurtful comments stung. Take heart and know that God's love shone through you to many.
Love in Christ,
J

PS....I just saw your husband's adorable post ...

2010-07-13T19:29:26.695-07:00

PS....I just saw your husband's adorable post and I love him too. SUch a man to protect his nest. GO SEAN :)

With a heavy heart I say goodbye. I love checking ...

2010-07-13T19:24:12.643-07:00

With a heavy heart I say goodbye. I love checking your blog. I love knowing you through your blog. Maybe someday the Lord will call you back to another blog. I would love to meet your new baby someday!! I'm proud to know you are obedient to the Lord. I think it's awesome. It is something I strive for each day!
Love to you!!!
PS....don't think I'm a weirdo if I find you on facebook :) You can ignore me if you want.

I'll miss your posts, but don't think I wo...

2010-07-13T18:29:08.940-07:00

I'll miss your posts, but don't think I won't be checkin' you out of facebook or emailing you! You can't get rid of me that easily girlfriend :)And you're not the only one who struggles with those blog feelings.

Rachel, Thank you for your honesty and for your b...

2010-07-13T17:50:28.733-07:00

Rachel,

Thank you for your honesty and for your beautiful example of living a life surrendered to Christ. Even though a blog might not seem like much to some people, the Lord knows your heart and knows what it means to you. You have totally glorified Him by being obedient to Him in what He has just called you to do with your blog and I so appreciate that you would share that with all of us.

Blessings to you in this new journey the Lord is taking you on.

Jennifer

Rachel, I am sad to see you leave blogland, but I...

2010-07-13T14:00:25.078-07:00

Rachel,

I am sad to see you leave blogland, but I totally understand why and am inspired by it. I'll be praying for God to continue to guide you in His will as you surrender to Him. Thank you for all the awesome posts. I only wish I would've found your blog sooner. :) May God bless you and your growing family.

In Him,
Krystal

P.S. Just a tip for the anonymous out there: You know what they say about opinions ...