tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post8886125261151339144..comments2023-09-05T06:26:56.851-04:00Comments on Mari's Morning Room: Ms. HappinessAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16147593138737484614noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-33240501117974539252008-10-22T00:07:00.000-04:002008-10-22T00:07:00.000-04:00Thanks for this blog; it's a great read. Karyn www...Thanks for this blog; it's a great read. Karyn www.christiancupid.com/blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-55116424521524853052008-10-21T20:46:00.000-04:002008-10-21T20:46:00.000-04:00Hello!Loved your realness in this post. Yes pretty...Hello!<BR/>Loved your realness in this post. Yes pretty simple stuff, so why can't we stop all the pretending?? The funny thing is when our girls don't act real we call them out on it immediately. ~sigh~<BR/>We'll get this down someday sooner than later right? :)<BR/>Great insight.<BR/>Love ya,<BR/>LeliaLelia Chealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-64515654848646993282008-10-16T22:35:00.000-04:002008-10-16T22:35:00.000-04:00Great post, Mari.I have fybromialgia too. I was d...Great post, Mari.<BR/><BR/>I have fybromialgia too. I was diagnosed in 98 while we were in seminary. It was a total bummer.<BR/><BR/>I have had ups and downs....but life is so darn busy...you almost have to force yourself to function. At least I do anyway.<BR/><BR/>I've learned to take it easy and rest...I have to or else.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301736341975637446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-8552534032799288462008-10-16T13:33:00.000-04:002008-10-16T13:33:00.000-04:00Girlfriend-you can come over anytime to sit in my ...Girlfriend-you can come over anytime to sit in my red paisley chair!! Please!?!?! I do wish you were closer.<BR/>When I read your post that fun peppy song "Don't Worry, Be Happy" came to my mind. It's upbeat rhythm goes with your personality!!<BR/><BR/>Miss you!!<BR/><BR/>In His Graces~PamelaPamela (His maidservant)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15611570804370035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-18843149643126618102008-10-16T10:19:00.000-04:002008-10-16T10:19:00.000-04:00OH this book is revealing so much! ABOUT what we t...OH this book is revealing so much! ABOUT what we try to deal with on our own...instead of letting GOD just take it and us be REAL. <BR/><BR/>Your post was so very encouraging!Aunt Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806347928893192298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-55189952532338739372008-10-16T07:54:00.000-04:002008-10-16T07:54:00.000-04:00Hello Mari,Nice to "meet you" It was funny to rea...Hello Mari,<BR/><BR/>Nice to "meet you" <BR/><BR/>It was funny to read that you also thought Ms. Happiness is related to Ms. Perfection--I posted a similar thought! <BR/><BR/>I loved your simplifed list--it is just that simple but I continually fall away and have to call on Jesus to pull me back to him. Satan is at work but God is working harder. :)<BR/><BR/>I really enjoy reading everyones thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Hope you are feeling better today.<BR/><BR/>blessings,<BR/>KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-36293304914685542842008-10-15T22:37:00.000-04:002008-10-15T22:37:00.000-04:00Mari,I have a friend who has fibromyalgia, and she...Mari,<BR/>I have a friend who has fibromyalgia, and she says the pain is so bad sometimes, it's unbearable. I'm so sorry you too suffer from this. I just prayed for you, and will continue to keep you in my prayers.<BR/>I too; have plastered that phoney baloney smile on my face and pretended all is well when really... it couldn't have been further from the truth. There were times I should have won an academy award, so I understand! <BR/>You did a great job sharing your heart through this post and I believe with all my heart that sharing about the pain you deal with will help many others.<BR/>Blessings, Health n Love,<BR/>Lea<BR/><*)))><Leaon Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607074617435192744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-63108647694812230412008-10-15T19:35:00.000-04:002008-10-15T19:35:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing that. I've gone to work the ...Thank you for sharing that. I've gone to work the same way. <BR/><BR/>I have a dear friend who suffers from fibromyalgia, oh may God heal and strengthen you.<BR/><BR/>Yes that it's a hard line to walk, between being real and not letting everyone see your just not feelin it today.<BR/><BR/>Love this; Make sure you have the Holy Spirit living inside you (if you are not sure about that visit here)<BR/>Find out what pleases God (i.e. read your Bible and pray)<BR/>Apply those principles in your life consistently."<BR/><BR/>So true. I found this verse while reading this chapter:<BR/><BR/>On a good day, enjoy yourself; <BR/>On a bad day, examine your conscience. God arranges for both kinds of days So that we won't take anything for granted. Ecclesiastes 7:14 MSG.<BR/><BR/>It spoke alot to me thought I'd share it with you.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09550650176617319950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-51480593202919685132008-10-15T15:51:00.000-04:002008-10-15T15:51:00.000-04:00Hey, girlfriend!Like Lee, I didn't know that you h...Hey, girlfriend!<BR/>Like Lee, I didn't know that you had fibromyalgia! Bless your heart! ( And I MEAN that!)<BR/><BR/>Your post brought out so many highlights from the book. I agree that we have to have the Holy Spirit in us to have that pure joy. It's not always easy, especially when we're not feeling 100%. <BR/><BR/>I'll be praying for you!<BR/>Love you,<BR/>SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-60820425290909847322008-10-15T12:48:00.000-04:002008-10-15T12:48:00.000-04:00You are the second person to reference Ms. Happine...You are the second person to reference Ms. Happiness being a cousin or relation to Ms. Perfection. I so agree with that. I like your simple steps to joy. <BR/>Sweet Blessings,<BR/>PaulaPaula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-55008381891619576952008-10-15T11:15:00.000-04:002008-10-15T11:15:00.000-04:00Thanks for giving me even more to think about! It...Thanks for giving me even more to think about! It has been great reading this book and all the thoughts it creates. I pray we all stay focused on His joy as the journey continues.Jill Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806903883268321231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-61480543808393856252008-10-15T10:51:00.000-04:002008-10-15T10:51:00.000-04:00Thank-you so much for brightening my morning!!!Gre...Thank-you so much for brightening my morning!!!<BR/><BR/>Great...great..post..with many thought provoking things for me to ponder today!!!Kim@Seasons of My Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17562441645287044164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-44394697885472799772008-10-15T10:41:00.000-04:002008-10-15T10:41:00.000-04:00Your "Get Joy" comment reminds me of the "Got Milk...Your "Get Joy" comment reminds me of the "Got Milk?" ads....Christians could use some "Got Joy?" advertisements as a constant reminder, don't you think?;)<BR/><BR/>God Bless,<BR/>Amy:)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336144938479561819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-79200015220455143322008-10-15T10:11:00.000-04:002008-10-15T10:11:00.000-04:00Thank you for telling me like-it-is this morning! ...Thank you for telling me like-it-is this morning! I love this: "So how do we get out of this fakeness, this happiness pretense? Get joy. I know, I know. You want to know how you can "get" joy. Lisa has the answer. "True joy comes from within when we are operating in our life in the way that pleases God." <BR/><BR/>So the very simplified steps are:<BR/><BR/>Make sure you have the Holy Spirit living inside you (if you are not sure about that visit here)<BR/>Find out what pleases God (i.e. read your Bible and pray)<BR/>Apply those principles in your life consistently."<BR/><BR/>Obey. obey. obey.<BR/>then joy will come!{darlene}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17310243306735564898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7477331004844382467.post-58289188754175441512008-10-14T23:39:00.000-04:002008-10-14T23:39:00.000-04:00Hey lady,I didn't know you have fibromyalgia. No ...Hey lady,<BR/><BR/>I didn't know you have fibromyalgia. No fun. As I read your post, I feel a question coming on. On one hand, I think it's important to be real with people. But, on another hand, are we supposed to lay our problems out for everyone to know about and deal with? I guess there's a middle ground. Maybe keep your smile because God's on the throne, but admit that today isn't your best day health-wise and you could use a little tenderness from your co-workers. Praying for a better day for you tomorrow. Love, LeeLeeBird3https://www.blogger.com/profile/08007034372718549685noreply@blogger.com