tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post8656526044045702591..comments2023-04-17T02:25:13.197-07:00Comments on Everything In God's Time: HomeDawn M Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444808829334488080noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-77691349620032123612013-02-23T10:11:29.093-07:002013-02-23T10:11:29.093-07:00And the winner is... Let's just say I decided ...And the winner is... Let's just say I decided to change the rules. Since such a small number responded, I've decided to send a copy to each of you. I'll be sending out emails to each of you shortly. :)Dawn M Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444808829334488080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-11548947668178877022013-02-18T16:07:42.618-07:002013-02-18T16:07:42.618-07:00To me, home means a place that for which my soul l...To me, home means a place that for which my soul longs. It can mean wrapped in Jesus' arms, going to a church or group that gives a balm for my wounded heart, or connecting back with my sweetheart after too long apart. Home is comfort and peace. Thanks. I hope to win your book. charlesjanATsbcglobalDOTnetAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406103471551171672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-31805029986468734622013-02-16T22:10:05.563-07:002013-02-16T22:10:05.563-07:00I'm SO glad you found Him, Liz. I recognize t...I'm SO glad you found Him, Liz. I recognize the feelings you mention. It's only because I knew for a fact that God existed that I survived my teens. If not for knowing He was out there, I wouldn't have resisted the desire to end my life. Dark, horrid times. I don't miss them a bit.<br /><br />I pray you will come out on top of the darkness of the last few months stronger in your faith and the recognition of just how precious you are to Him. :)Dawn M Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444808829334488080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-58289048394398277222013-02-16T22:07:52.772-07:002013-02-16T22:07:52.772-07:00Thanks, Joy. :)Thanks, Joy. :)Dawn M Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444808829334488080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-83434561859294506552013-02-16T22:07:34.523-07:002013-02-16T22:07:34.523-07:00Until I started packing some things to prepare for...Until I started packing some things to prepare for a coming move, I had photos all over the place. So I know what you mean, Cheri. :)Dawn M Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444808829334488080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-21843616244961276762013-02-16T21:58:20.667-07:002013-02-16T21:58:20.667-07:00When I hear the word "home", many things...When I hear the word "home", many things come to my mind, but I know my real home is in God. Over the last few months, I've struggled with friendships, family relationships, and just plain getting up each morning, knowing that each day is just as hard as the last. The one person whom I feel safe with is God. He is my home. There have been times in the last couple months where I've wondered why I'm even alive. I've cried myself to sleep. I felt alone. I had felt abandoned by everyone, including God, but I know that's not true. I've gone to church since I was two, attended a Catholic school for seven years, but it wasn't until a short while ago that I found my true home in God. I feel safe. I feel wanted. I feel heard. I feel loved. And I know it is Him.<br /><br />That is what home is to me.<br /><br />Congratulations with your story, and may God bless you.<br /><br />l.r.schleisman@gmail.comLiz Schleismanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08565503673854411847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-35107831640811478932013-02-16T13:32:46.807-07:002013-02-16T13:32:46.807-07:00ANY BOOK BY DAWN TURNER is worth leaving a comment...ANY BOOK BY DAWN TURNER is worth leaving a comment!<br />BEYOND HOPE was AMAZING and PROMISES has to be right up there.<br /><br />I grew up in a Christian home with a legacy of BIBLE scholars behind me. Two parent home, six siblings in an era when family was TIGHT and relationships were IMPORTANT.<br /><br />My dad was a spiritual leader, a real provider/protector type and his LOVE for my mom surpassed anything they had to weather. We NEVER had much but we didn't realize we were missing out on material things.<br /><br />It was easy for me to see the man God picked out for me because his ideals so closely mirrored those of my dad.<br />BUT<br />he wasn't raised in a Christian home and can never remember hearing I LOVE YOU from either parent or remember the comfort of a hug.<br /><br />GOD has done a miraculous thing in my hubby and home for me is WHERE EVER HE IS.<br /><br />May God continue to bless you with STORY, Dawn!journeystojoy.nethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11061978800433274943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-864825404809070316.post-36699548575565913932013-02-16T09:33:57.198-07:002013-02-16T09:33:57.198-07:00I am very familiar with your childhood as that is ...I am very familiar with your childhood as that is what mine looked like. We moved a lot and my family was my only security. I say when I married my husband, he gave me not only a new last name, but he gave me roots. We live next door to his parents, our kids go to the same school he went to, and we live in his great-grandparents house. However, having said that, Home is not a place for me either - home is people, family, friends. If you walk into my "home," you will see that is evident in how I live. We have pictures all over our house of friends, family, people who are important to us - much more than decorations. Thank you for this opportunity. I will love this book! I will make sure to have a box of tissue handy as I think already I will need it! :) <br />clSwalwell@gmail.com <br /><br />In Him, <br /><br />Cheri :) Cheri Swalwellhttp://www.cheriswalwell.comnoreply@blogger.com