tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35863476.post7370289714582924513..comments2009-09-15T21:20:02.956-04:00Comments on The Pen & Sword: TWO PATHS DIVERGED: MAKING THE BIG LIFE DECISIONS - Part DeuxBetsy Thraveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07235255151533956799noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35863476.post-82877973017011670512009-06-05T16:54:23.167-04:002009-06-05T16:54:23.167-04:00Your statement "there was never a moment when...Your statement "there was never a moment when that sacrifice didn’t hurt" resonated with me in my own experience of following God into a new life direction. I didn't really feel the sting of the sacrifice though until after I'd already made it and there was no way to go back. It's been life-altering in more ways than I could have ever anticipated.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35863476.post-33842421238127207412009-06-03T23:27:22.622-04:002009-06-03T23:27:22.622-04:00You're absolutely right, Anonymous. And I had...You're absolutely right, Anonymous. And I had a thrilling ride in Latvia, which is why I'd do it again any time.I've made several life-altering decisions in life and, in fact, am in the middle of one now. I haven't seen this one pay off yet, but I know I will, because I know my God.Betsy Thraveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07235255151533956799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35863476.post-78114581572125818382009-06-03T23:03:05.290-04:002009-06-03T23:03:05.290-04:00"letting go of everything and everyone dear t..."letting go of everything and everyone dear to me..." I DEFINATELY get that one. But there is nothing more thrilling than to LIVE by faith and so worth the roller coaster ride. It is scary with the ups and downs, yes, but knowing that it is "divinely orchestrated" with "heavens rails" that has an appointed end, gives me cause to TRUST. Besides, my friend is at the controls...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com