tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769855910743007302.post3467141845605135335..comments2023-10-22T11:18:41.872-04:00Comments on My Life Being Renewed: Who Gives You Encouragement?melindapollardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17457154883148954888noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769855910743007302.post-40826132089589768572016-02-28T06:20:57.782-05:002016-02-28T06:20:57.782-05:00Hi Trisha, thank you for visiting my blog :) I alm...Hi Trisha, thank you for visiting my blog :) I almost didn't write this blog post because I didn't want to come off as negative or whiny and I don't think most people understand it. I'm sorry to hear that you've gone through that as well- it's rough not having women around that support you. I haven't joined a women's ministry because I live in a small town and haven't found a church that I like. Mostly, I do okay being alone because my business and home life keeps me busy, it's just every once in a while when I want to celebrate big news or just hang out with women friends that it bothers me. But when I get down about it, I turn to God and pray and I'm definitely good with that!<br /><br />Thank you so much for saying that- that really means so much to me :) I really hope so! <br /><br />xo, Melindamelindapollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457154883148954888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769855910743007302.post-61426482040981626052016-02-28T04:30:02.172-05:002016-02-28T04:30:02.172-05:00Hi Melinda, Thank you for being so vulnerable. I h...Hi Melinda, Thank you for being so vulnerable. I have struggled with something similar and I've also prayed about finding Christian girlfriends who are loving and supportive. I hope that you find the support that you're looking for. Is there a church with a women's ministry or small group that you can try joining? I've only read a few of your posts so far, but I can tell that you have a beautiful spirit. God is saving you for someone worth being your friend and I hope he sends them soon! Trishahttp://threethousandmilesblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769855910743007302.post-38822744824098101582016-01-30T12:09:58.395-05:002016-01-30T12:09:58.395-05:00Sabrina, in real life I haven't ever had encou...Sabrina, in real life I haven't ever had encouraging women or supportive women who were there for me and not for just selfish reasons. However, as I said in my post, I have met amazingly supportive women online in different groups! I'm the same way, all day long, I lift up and encourage others- both men and women, so I do find it extremely sad that I don't get the same in return. I would much rather spend time in my own presence than waste time with people who are not good for me, but I know that I will continue to pray and God will bring these type of supportive, loving women as friends that I can confide in and uplift as well. I will definitely expect to come back here soon and write an updated post on finding these amazing women! xo, Melindamelindapollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17457154883148954888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5769855910743007302.post-85956854761734712602016-01-30T12:03:00.026-05:002016-01-30T12:03:00.026-05:00Melinda. Interesting post. I don't think I'...Melinda. Interesting post. I don't think I've ever met anyone who could say they've "never had and encouraging woman in their life". You're right, that's kind of sad. My gift as a Christian is encourager so that's tough for me to swallow. I pray as well that you find that one true bestie besides your guy to hang with, shop and have wine with. I am an introvert with a tough exterior so unless I want to make a new friend on purpose they don't come to me. I have a few good people in my life, but I too am very picky. Take care and let us know when she shows up. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com