tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post4299564434596233621..comments2023-08-15T09:56:49.703-05:00Comments on WRITE FROM THE HEART: Unfinished Project in ProgressLelia Chealeyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13173827811277833243noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-74399295325542257822008-08-12T19:44:00.000-05:002008-08-12T19:44:00.000-05:00Love this post! I can SO relate!! I need to pain...Love this post! I can SO relate!! I need to paint the living room, it has been years. I started washing the walls two months ago! It is really really hard for me to start and finish...I keep telling myself I need to set a time limit and throw a tea party or something to make myself do it. My DH is handy around the house, but I can't get him to get into living room painting, and it really needs it! Thanks for your honesty, I always think everyone else is Martha Stewart but me!!<BR/>By the way, is your dog Kane a black Lab? You may know, I have two of them, Anna and Tank!<BR/>Blessings,<BR/>KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05575872158431227773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-4237313651254256792008-08-04T22:39:00.000-05:002008-08-04T22:39:00.000-05:00Lelia... you are so funny... but so insightful. ...Lelia... you are so funny... but so insightful. I am so glad that God sees His projects through on me. We are in the middle of a "remodel", I think. I am beginning to wonder, if by some small chance, He left to start another project... it is taking longer than I would like. I am sure He feels the same way... if only I would cooperate.<BR/><BR/>Great Post!!<BR/>LynnLynnSChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432169849148442563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-51142918868341571382008-08-04T14:25:00.000-05:002008-08-04T14:25:00.000-05:00Oh, Leila! We could be sisters! I am the exact s...Oh, Leila! We could be sisters! I am the exact same way, and I praise God with you that He isn't like us with those unfinished projects!Laurie Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125770034519297114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-17923412226596783082008-08-04T12:26:00.000-05:002008-08-04T12:26:00.000-05:00Lelia,You can never be faulted at not being honest...Lelia,<BR/>You can never be faulted at not being honest. You are so honest it is very refreshing and sincere. Oh, how I would love to live near you. I'd be your knight in shining paint. I LOVE to paint. I love that red in your dining room. I have red in mine also. You did a fabulous job above your sink. <BR/><BR/>I believe in you. Set your mind on one task at a time. Find the paint and brushes, set it out, and look at it every day until it drives you crazy. I have faith in you to master Laundry and Dinner 101. Then I have faith for you to finish your projects one by one. You will feel such excitement, pride (good kind), relief. <BR/><BR/>I love how you tide this in to God. I have that scripture Phil 1:6 partially written on my heart. I guess you could say that my weakness is unfinished Bible memorization. Months and months ago I typed out a whole page of verses I wanted to memorize. It stayed on the computer for a long time. Then I printed it and started carrying it in my purse but never using it. Then I decided to make strips of four verses and put on my dash board...easy to memorize that way. Then, I delayed in looking at them intently to memorize them. So, I've failed miserably at being able to memorize all the ones I sat out to do. I guess you could say I'm also an "unfinished reader". I start a book and not finish. Though I do leave a book mark in it and I do leave it in sight. Sometimes I read quickly without absorbing it just to say I finished it. I have several unfinished Bible studies also. <BR/><BR/>I'm determined to catch up and most definitely finish Lysa's with you. Though I'm currently still two chapters behind. <BR/><BR/>So, with all that said. We are all NOT without flaws but God loves us so much and He admires our efforts to be disciplined for Him.<BR/>Love ya,<BR/>PaulaPaula Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13948349907036852384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-67754619719725162008-08-04T08:13:00.000-05:002008-08-04T08:13:00.000-05:00You need to sell a madly famous book, make lots of...You need to sell a madly famous book, make lots of money and pay someone to finish your projects! (At least, that's what I'd be hoping for!) I have a half painted bathroom myself and deck boards that are mismatched since some got a second coat but others didn't... So, I'm right there with you!Heather https://www.blogger.com/profile/03415448097239579759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-12371851478437671492008-08-04T06:28:00.000-05:002008-08-04T06:28:00.000-05:00I like your honesty....and you are too funny! But ...I like your honesty....and you are too funny! But I do like the green cabinet above your sink! <BR/>I'm like you in some ways....I have good intentions with projects but can not finish them either!! It's like it becomes overwhelming to me and I no longer can deal with it. And hubby is much like your Gene, doesn't really know exactly what to do but may attempt and make it worse. I would much rather pay to have it done....but when that's an extra expense, you don't!LOVE, MERCY AND GRACE...GOD'S GRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02655178690132641309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-49719427853296598902008-08-03T19:47:00.000-05:002008-08-03T19:47:00.000-05:00I think that you and I are soulmates...LOL!!!I think that you and I are soulmates...LOL!!!kcaimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17519279007413142664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-69859273795852287192008-08-03T07:56:00.000-05:002008-08-03T07:56:00.000-05:00You are just the funniest girl! Do you mind if I s...You are just the funniest girl! Do you mind if I show my husband your post?!?!?! He is one of those guys who has a place for everything and everything in it's place, and heaven help the person who might mess up his "system" or routine. And I have a hard time with all of that alot of the time... I keep the house clean and relatively tidy, but I do clutter it up with this and that, and I don't always stay on task... He might lay off once he realises that I could actually be "normal"!!! Thanks Lelia! You're wonderful!<BR/><BR/>I need to mention... You write the most amazing creative pieces for your blog that truly inspire, and you say God has led you to this as a ministry; so, I say, you can't be good at EVERYTHING! Do you have a company in the US called "Hire-A-Hubby"? (I'm fairly certain that's the name) to fix up your paint issues and attach a cupboard to it's hinges. Hey, how's that strapping young teenage boy of yours with a paint brush or screw-driver? Put him to task on some of your unfinished projects. You might either end up with a great partner in crime(!!) and have a renovated home in no time, or you'll be SO put off EVER starting another project, EVER, EVER, again... NaomiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-23390369307002133402008-08-03T05:33:00.000-05:002008-08-03T05:33:00.000-05:00Oh My!That just made my day!Similare scenario in o...Oh My!<BR/>That just made my day!<BR/>Similare scenario in our house.<BR/>I am going to have to show this post to my family...they will see I am not the only one who has spaces of paint jobs that need to be finished!<BR/>One spot is 8 years old...ugh!<BR/><BR/>I do have some motivation right now. We are looking at moving this year and so I have many projects around the house to get done and closets to clean out.<BR/>It can seem overwhelming but I know I can do this!<BR/>SO I encourage you and think we should hold eachother accountable to either hire someone to help us with this stuff or start this week to begin taking steps toward accomplishing this stuff! <BR/><BR/>Wouldnt this make our families so proud?!<BR/><BR/>Wish you lived closer - Sometimes it is funner helping do this at someone elses house!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for praying for my young friend Caty...I will pray for your friends that just lost their son.<BR/>I am reminded that in times like these when we might question God and ask "Why God?"...we can look at these times and proclaim..."There is God". He is holding the families and being a comfort to all and drawing many to His saving love.<BR/><BR/>You're the sweetest...I am so glad to know you!<BR/>Talk to you soon!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>Vern<BR/><BR/>PS - did you ever decide if you were coming to Beth Moore Conf in San Antonio?Vern ~ Inspiredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12711610680154439383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-39988913317310238192008-08-02T22:41:00.000-05:002008-08-02T22:41:00.000-05:00heeheehaahaahooohoooo...GIRL... IF ONLY, I lived c...heeheehaahaahooohoooo...<BR/>GIRL... IF ONLY, I lived closer... I LOVE TO PAINT!!!!!!!<BR/>ESPECIALLY IF you'd let me crank the praise and worship music! LOL<BR/><BR/>But I'd also expect peanut butter and bananas on toast for snacks and <BR/>a full pot of coffee. ;)<BR/><BR/>I actually like the color of the cabinets. But then, it's bringing back memories of our avocado green EVERYTHING back in "the day." <BR/> <BR/>L<BR/>Ps. Thanks for the note... <BR/>I can't wait til Tuesday.<BR/>Praying for a dell or "whatever" the Lord feels is best*Leaon Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607074617435192744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-79838273986996958702008-08-02T21:33:00.000-05:002008-08-02T21:33:00.000-05:00I'm sorry I can't offer you any advice in this are...I'm sorry I can't offer you any advice in this area, because I am just as bad...<BR/><BR/>Around the house I start stuff and Kym finishes it. He is very handy that way! But when it comes to cross stitch, knitting, sewing, scrapbooking Kym isn't much help, so I just don't finish.HisPrincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280023568262170003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-72232558029884168682008-08-02T21:10:00.000-05:002008-08-02T21:10:00.000-05:00Girl, you are dangerous with a camera! I just want...Girl, you are dangerous with a camera! I just want to say that I absolutely love your colors! The red is gorgeous, and above your kitchen sink? I'm thinking of copying that idea it looks so good! I really relate to the unfinished project gene. My hubs is equally unskilled around the house, so I have taken on some pretty mean projects myself. (Even tried to pull a toilet up once--would have done it too, if I'd had the right tools!) I love how you use your story to draw us close to God...to remind us that He will keep working on us, no matter! <BR/>You are so insightful, Lelia! I totally enjoyed this post!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-23029468374383967372008-08-02T20:34:00.000-05:002008-08-02T20:34:00.000-05:00You are just too cute and funny!! I tend to start ...You are just too cute and funny!! I tend to start projects and forget about them also! But then, after months or years, it will get on my LAST nerve, and I wind up completing them!! You are not alone!<BR/><BR/>This weekend's simulcast of Beth Moore touched on that very thing!!! Were you there??? God wants us to press on to the finish just as you quoted in Phil. 1:6. You and Beth were on the same wavelength!!! <BR/><BR/>Love ya!<BR/>SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-55730093271675628442008-08-02T17:49:00.000-05:002008-08-02T17:49:00.000-05:00I think this is a great idea - at least by posting...I think this is a great idea - at least by posting about it - it's a reminder that you have it to do. I may start posting on my blog about doing the dishes and laundry - perhaps if I take pictures of my hamper - it would inspire me to actually do something about it! :) You are not alone!Dorothy Champagnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00212451819372096138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-62170183325063580322008-08-02T14:21:00.000-05:002008-08-02T14:21:00.000-05:00Hey girl!I loved this post and your correlation to...Hey girl!<BR/>I loved this post and your correlation to the Phillipians passage! Great illustration. Got it! :)<BR/><BR/>You rock in so many ways. The more I know you, the more I discover. Love, love your heart and love you!<BR/><BR/>Lisa :)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078650219972404293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-87615233424479226372008-08-02T11:02:00.000-05:002008-08-02T11:02:00.000-05:00When you're done with all of that, you can start o...When you're done with all of that, you can start on my house!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the mention.<BR/><BR/>I was tagged by LeAnn at P31, so I'm passing it along to you. You'll either roll your eyes or laugh or maybe a combination of the two.Amy L Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07411525703683054659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-2975572381353937972008-08-01T18:30:00.000-05:002008-08-01T18:30:00.000-05:00Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. ROFLOL!! You are pre...Oh dear. Oh dear. Oh dear. ROFLOL!! You are precious...and funny. I have to be truthful projects like that would drive me to distraction. But unfinished quilts - I have a couple of dozen. :) We all have our own poison honey. Just remember none of the heroes of the Bible started out being heroes - it took them a long time to become the people God wanted them to be. You'll get there too! Blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-52934456234957093732008-08-01T18:13:00.000-05:002008-08-01T18:13:00.000-05:00I think I may be your twin separated at birth!! S...I think I may be your twin separated at birth!! Some of the unfinished projects are similar and some are completely different, EXCEPT....they are not finished. My husband asks me if they need a period of time to "cure" before they can be finished. Yep. I wish I lived closer and we could just plow into those undone projects and make great progress!!! (My hubby was reading your blog over my shoulder and laughing!)GMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16197528498832047372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-81541368644305014032008-08-01T16:06:00.000-05:002008-08-01T16:06:00.000-05:00Lelia, I loved your post today. First of all I ad...Lelia,<BR/> I loved your post today. First of all I admire your ability to be honest, I too have many unfinished projects, but haven't found myself willing to show the world and then your analogy at the end - WOW!! That was good and so true!! Thanks for sharing and the reminder that even though I don't always finish what I start God does!! I am a work in progress, but great to know I can trust the One in charge to finish the job. Have a wonderful weekend, JillJill Beranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15806903883268321231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9058121308398464363.post-23045383043314122602008-08-01T15:48:00.000-05:002008-08-01T15:48:00.000-05:00Waving my hands in the air and saying, "Amen!" her...Waving my hands in the air and saying, "Amen!" here on bed rest in Crazyville!:)<BR/><BR/>I think that we may be related.:)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336144938479561819noreply@blogger.com