Comments on: What Waits for Us All in 2009 and a Photo or Two! :) http://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/ Established June13th 2006 Seattle / Beverly Hills / New York Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:38:37 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: MELANIE BARRETThttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-209492 MELANIE BARRETT Fri, 30 Jan 2009 04:26:18 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-209492 You go girl!!! Just listened to your webcast on photography mentor! Loved it! You are too cute...Also love to know that you believe in blessings and speaking positive..."We speak things that are not as though they were..." Yes, God has brought every blessing to us, and will now in 2009! There is power in the tongue, and my husband and I join you in believing that 2009 is a blessed year! He is a commercial real estate broker in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and we know what blessings God has for us! You go girl!!! Just listened to your webcast on photography mentor! Loved it! You are too cute…Also love to know that you believe in blessings and speaking positive…”We speak things that are not as though they were…” Yes, God has brought every blessing to us, and will now in 2009!
There is power in the tongue, and my husband and I join you in believing that 2009 is a blessed year! He is a commercial real estate broker in Fort Walton Beach, FL, and we know what blessings God has for us!

]]> By: Me Ra Kohhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208200 Me Ra Koh Mon, 05 Jan 2009 18:12:37 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208200 Wow, what wonderful feedback from all of you. It's so good to know that we are not alone as we continue to swim with the sharks. Lauren and all the other women who brought up that post, it seems that to know what we are created for is to look at where our biggest pain and fear rests. If the ugliness of the world could have its way, I'm sure it would first destroy what we were meant to be. Hang in there with me as we fight on together!Love you all! Wow, what wonderful feedback from all of you. It’s so good to know that we are not alone as we continue to swim with the sharks. Lauren and all the other women who brought up that post, it seems that to know what we are created for is to look at where our biggest pain and fear rests. If the ugliness of the world could have its way, I’m sure it would first destroy what we were meant to be. Hang in there with me as we fight on together!

Love you all!

]]> By: Stephaniehttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208198 Stephanie Mon, 05 Jan 2009 15:00:29 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208198 Me Ra - What a wonderful post today. In the last few months I've been working towards following my dreams. Well atleast figuring out what they are and nuturing that process. I also had a stirring dream last night and it reminded me of the Swimming with sharks post.I love the photos, especially the ones of the kids through the window. I'm constantly taking pics of the kids. But it is either too dark or to bright from the flash. I'm hoping I can learn that soon. My hubby just got me the 1st DVD for christmas and I loved it. I already ordered the 2nd one. One day I will make it to the workshop. Speaking of will there be a Running On Empty for Atlanta? Me Ra – What a wonderful post today. In the last few months I’ve been working towards following my dreams. Well atleast figuring out what they are and nuturing that process. I also had a stirring dream last night and it reminded me of the Swimming with sharks post.

I love the photos, especially the ones of the kids through the window. I’m constantly taking pics of the kids. But it is either too dark or to bright from the flash. I’m hoping I can learn that soon. My hubby just got me the 1st DVD for christmas and I loved it. I already ordered the 2nd one. One day I will make it to the workshop. Speaking of will there be a Running On Empty for Atlanta?

]]> By: Sue Christiansonhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208172 Sue Christianson Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:47:43 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208172 Hey Me Ra!Thanks for the beautifully written post today! Thanks for the challenge on speaking out your dreams. I was just asked the other day "what are your dreams Sue?" My thought was to give up on those dreams because of life situations that have come my way and seemed to crush those dreams. I know deep down that God wants to restore those dreams. I just need to courage from God to step and and share the dreams with someone I trust and step out in those dreams. At a time in my life when I thought my dreams were crazy and out there, a man with cerebal palsy (he cannot speak verbally, but spells out words with his nose), he told me that "don't you know that God placed those dreams in your heart Sue?" Wow! That very moment changed my life! Thanks again for the encouragement that I needed today! Love you!!! Hey Me Ra!

Thanks for the beautifully written post today! Thanks for the challenge on speaking out your dreams. I was just asked the other day “what are your dreams Sue?” My thought was to give up on those dreams because of life situations that have come my way and seemed to crush those dreams. I know deep down that God wants to restore those dreams. I just need to courage from God to step and and share the dreams with someone I trust and step out in those dreams. At a time in my life when I thought my dreams were crazy and out there, a man with cerebal palsy (he cannot speak verbally, but spells out words with his nose), he told me that “don’t you know that God placed those dreams in your heart Sue?” Wow! That very moment changed my life! Thanks again for the encouragement that I needed today!
Love you!!!

]]> By: Christianahttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208170 Christiana Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:35:12 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208170 I'm pretty sure you wrote this post just for me! I went to bed last night filled with doubt whether I can do this photography thing. So thank you for being real with us. I think if you didn't share your struggles it'd make me want to give up! I'm just in the beginning stages and it is scary! I had to give my first real price to someone yesterday and I think they were expecting me to charge less and I'll be suprised if they hire me. I'm such a pleaser that I don't want to disappoint people. Your blog is so good for me to get encouragement to keep going! Thanks again!! Happy New Year! I’m pretty sure you wrote this post just for me! I went to bed last night filled with doubt whether I can do this photography thing. So thank you for being real with us. I think if you didn’t share your struggles it’d make me want to give up! I’m just in the beginning stages and it is scary! I had to give my first real price to someone yesterday and I think they were expecting me to charge less and I’ll be suprised if they hire me. I’m such a pleaser that I don’t want to disappoint people. Your blog is so good for me to get encouragement to keep going! Thanks again!!
Happy New Year!

]]> By: Carrie Butlerhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208158 Carrie Butler Thu, 01 Jan 2009 23:29:15 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208158 I just read the comment from Lauren, that is exactly what I have been thinking about. Fear and anxiety have been common feelings to me as of late and I have made certain self destructive decisions based on them. After reading the "swimming with sharks" post I was able to let a different voice control my actions. The voice that says "its ok to keep swimming" is going to win out in 2009 so thank you so much for your wonderful encouragement and positive spirit! Ps, I am starting to read a really cool book called Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, normally I am not much of a self help kind of person, I think certain things should be left to professionals, but I liked the title! I just read the comment from Lauren, that is exactly what I have been thinking about. Fear and anxiety have been common feelings to me as of late and I have made certain self destructive decisions based on them. After reading the “swimming with sharks” post I was able to let a different voice control my actions. The voice that says “its ok to keep swimming” is going to win out in 2009 so thank you so much for your wonderful encouragement and positive spirit! Ps, I am starting to read a really cool book called Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway, normally I am not much of a self help kind of person, I think certain things should be left to professionals, but I liked the title!

]]> By: Sandyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208146 Sandy Thu, 01 Jan 2009 05:15:04 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208146 Happy New Year! Happy New Year!

]]> By: Laurenhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208145 Lauren Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:46:16 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208145 So happy to see a post from you! As much as I adore and crave your photo tips and challenges, I love even more to hear about what's going on with you and Brian. I feel like we're family now. :)I love the branches and picture frames!!! What a delicious idea!!! Your kids and Rosie are sooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!! ♥I've been thinking about you guys and your twitters. I've also been coming back over and over and over again to Pascaline's "swimming with sharks" story and I came to the stunning realization a week or so ago that I've been under an oppressive, consuming spirit of fear for the last 5 years. I could never really identify why I reacted certain ways to everything, but it can all be boiled down to fear. The shark story unlocked that realization.I have no idea what to do with it but I think it's a big step already in just having a name for what's going on.I am hoping 2009 brings some wonderful blessings for you & your family. I can't wait to hear more about things hinted at in the Chicago workshop. ;) I am also leaping into the deep end and I'm going to start a portrait business on the side (while still working full time and full time mommy/wife duties). BUSY!♥ Love you, Me Ra & Brian! Happy New Year!! ♥ So happy to see a post from you! As much as I adore and crave your photo tips and challenges, I love even more to hear about what’s going on with you and Brian. I feel like we’re family now. :)

I love the branches and picture frames!!! What a delicious idea!!! Your kids and Rosie are sooooooooooooooooo cute!!!!!! ♥

I’ve been thinking about you guys and your twitters. I’ve also been coming back over and over and over again to Pascaline’s “swimming with sharks” story and I came to the stunning realization a week or so ago that I’ve been under an oppressive, consuming spirit of fear for the last 5 years. I could never really identify why I reacted certain ways to everything, but it can all be boiled down to fear. The shark story unlocked that realization.

I have no idea what to do with it but I think it’s a big step already in just having a name for what’s going on.

I am hoping 2009 brings some wonderful blessings for you & your family. I can’t wait to hear more about things hinted at in the Chicago workshop. ;) I am also leaping into the deep end and I’m going to start a portrait business on the side (while still working full time and full time mommy/wife duties). BUSY!

♥ Love you, Me Ra & Brian! Happy New Year!! ♥

]]> By: jeramyhttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208141 jeramy Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:08:36 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208141 it's so encouraging to hear you pushing through your fears. don't be mistaken...we've all got them. i can tell that you have an amazing support system around you. use them. don't keep them out. that's important. i'm excited for the new year...what god has in store for us. my challenge for myself this year is to choose change....not to talk or write about it and then settle into familiarity. but actually choose it and follow through.so, hope is on the menu....that's a great thing. have a fantastic night....talk to you soon. it’s so encouraging to hear you pushing through your fears. don’t be mistaken…we’ve all got them. i can tell that you have an amazing support system around you. use them. don’t keep them out. that’s important. i’m excited for the new year…what god has in store for us. my challenge for myself this year is to choose change….not to talk or write about it and then settle into familiarity. but actually choose it and follow through.

so, hope is on the menu….that’s a great thing. have a fantastic night….talk to you soon.

]]> By: Addiehttp://www.merakoh.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-a-photo-or-two/#comment-208140 Addie Wed, 31 Dec 2008 23:56:11 +0000 http://www.merakohblog.com/2008/12/31/what-waits-for-us-all-in-2009-and-photo-or-two/#comment-208140 "Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared." -- (Siddhartha Gautama) Thank you for sharing the light of your candle with all of us. Happy and Blessed New Year to you and your family. “Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” — (Siddhartha Gautama) Thank you for sharing the light of your candle with all of us. Happy and Blessed New Year to you and your family.

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