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SUNDAY POST: Hope

A few years ago I got ill, and was scared and in despair. However, things got better; I had friends that helped me find the strength within me to fight and hope. One of them was my good luck charm that I parted with a year later by giving it to another person as I foolishly thought I would never need it again. These days I have retrieved my good luck charm, my lost sheep, and once again felt the support of my friends through another rough patch.

I know that our belief in the good luck charm is what makes it a good luck charm, but still I am happy to have my lost sheep back with me, and to be reminded never to stop hoping.

I would like to thank Jake for this theme… He must have been reading my mind when he came up with it 🙂

Please, check out the other entries for “Sunday Post Challenge – Hope” here .

Paula

February 3, 2013

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54 responses to “SUNDAY POST: Hope”

rebekah

February 3, 2013 at 3:22 pm

I’m glad you were able to retrieve it… It’s cute! Best of luck!

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 3:26 pm
  
  Thank you so much Rebe 🙂
  
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ledrakenoir

February 3, 2013 at 3:27 pm

A lovely sheep, I believe it will bring you luck… 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 3:28 pm
  
  🙂 Thank you for believing 🙂
  
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76sanfermo

February 3, 2013 at 4:01 pm

It will certainly bring you luck..! It’s so cute and….magic!

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 4:35 pm
  
  Un abbraccio Anna 🙂
  
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Playamart – Zeebra Designs

February 3, 2013 at 4:03 pm

what a fun and happy lucky charm!!!! out of the ashes, you rise and fly and share with us a nice post and nice song to go with it; i am glad you’re reconnected with your lucky charm, and i hope that the pain and disappointments are behind you. you deserve to be happy and well. lisa/z

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 10:42 pm
  
  Like a fenix or better like an owl ;). I appreciate your words and wishes Lisa. Hugs….
  
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Amy

February 3, 2013 at 4:39 pm

Thank you for sharing the touching story with us. Glad you made a comeback, Paula!
Friendship does bring us strength during our rough times.

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 10:43 pm
  
  Thank you, Amy….
  
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Marion Driessen

February 3, 2013 at 5:35 pm

May this gentle sheep bring you luck, dearest Paula. Have faith and hope in a better future.
Warm hugs,
Mar

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 10:43 pm
  
  Thank you for your wishes and thoughts my dear Mar….
  
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Northern Narratives

February 3, 2013 at 6:55 pm

Hope you have good luck in the future.

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 7:03 pm
  
  Thank you so much Judy….
  
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Yen-Yen’s_Passions :)

February 3, 2013 at 7:07 pm

I Love the Music, I like the lyrics.:) Is the song tittled “Dont Give Up?” correct me if I’m wrong.:)

Have a Hopefull day and a wonderful weekend as well, God Bless,:)
Yen-Yen

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 7:10 pm
  
  You are right Yen-Yen .. it is Don’t give up 🙂 Thank you or your wishes. Sending some blessings your way too, Paula
  
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Sunday Post: Hope | ~~Good~talk~with~Yen-Yen~~

February 3, 2013 at 7:10 pm

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Madhu

February 3, 2013 at 11:27 pm

Oh he is adorable! May the charm be with you always and its effect never wear off Paula! Wishing you all the good luck in the world 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  February 3, 2013 at 11:29 pm
  
  Thank you, Madhu :), but it is a girl…..
  
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restlessjo

February 3, 2013 at 11:42 pm

A cute little lady, Paula. Glad you’re hanging on to your hope. You have everything to hope for, but my hope for you is that you stay healthy. It’s a very necessary stepping stone..

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1. Paula
  
  February 4, 2013 at 2:56 pm
  
  You wish is most welcome.. thank you Jo….
  
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Sunday Post: Hope…The First Step to Success « Positive Parental Participation

February 4, 2013 at 12:48 am

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jakesprinter

February 4, 2013 at 1:06 am

Just got lucky Paula , Thanks for sharing my friend 🙂

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1. Paula
  
  February 4, 2013 at 12:26 pm
  
  🙂 thank you Jake my friend 🙂
  
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Bams Triwoko

February 4, 2013 at 4:38 am

‘Don’t give up’, Paula… There’s cute ‘sheep” will bring you ‘hope’… 🙂
Awesome post… love the song too… hugs… !!

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1. Paula
  
  February 4, 2013 at 12:26 pm
  
  Big hugs to you Bams 🙂 and thank you….
  
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sunday post: hope « my sweetpainteddreams

February 4, 2013 at 7:55 am

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photographymemoirs

February 4, 2013 at 12:10 pm

Dearest Paula
Sorry to hear that you were struggling with your health. I fully understand where you’re coming from and pray that you are now in good health and spirits. Take care Paula and never lose courage, hope and above all faith.
God bless you

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1. Paula
  
  February 4, 2013 at 12:12 pm
  
  Dear Konstantine,
  
  Sorry for the misunderstanding … my health is not that bad well as far as I know, but I have other problems that are making me scared and worried. Thank you for caring 🙂 Big hugs to you….
  
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  1. photographymemoirs
    
    February 4, 2013 at 12:20 pm
    
    I’m glad that your health is good and I’ve finally realised the antidote to Fear….”love”, but this is not easy and takes much faith and courage; I’m still learning myself. I’ve been there myself, recently just like yourself, and this beautiful quote really touched my heart.
    “Untie by love the knot you tied about yourself through fear.” St. Augustine
    
    Big hugs to you dear Paula all the way from Australia 🙂
    Imate prekrasan srce
    
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    1. Paula
      
      February 4, 2013 at 12:22 pm
      
      🙂 It is not easy to love a firing employer ;). Thank you, Konstantine … your words give me courage and hope…..
      
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      1. photographymemoirs
        
        February 4, 2013 at 2:02 pm
        
        Dear Paula,
        Although I don’t know you I really feel for you at present. Nevertheless, I shall keep you in my prayers and I’m sure that that God will open a doorway for you and provide for you at your most vulnerable moment. People like you are like a shining light, and I’m sure that someone will appreciate you for who you are……..a person with a kind heart.
        God bless you
        
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        Paula
        
        February 4, 2013 at 2:06 pm
        
        Dear Konstantine,
        
        I still don’t have a clue what will happen.. I am about to live two months in uncertainty waiting for the outcome.. I still dont know if I will be fired or not… I have had a really tough week, and some very painful moments with my family too – sometimes it gets us more than poor health…. It is not easy being let down by a parent and realising that the person that should love you most wishes you unwell.. it hurts….
        
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        photographymemoirs
        
        February 4, 2013 at 2:13 pm
        
        Okay my dearest Paula, now my heart really feels for you. May I please suggest that you talk to your boss alone and have the courage to share your predicament with them. Sometimes human suffering can melt the hardest of hearts. And it seems that for now you should probably stay at your job if possible. Regarding your parents, I know how you feel; I have a difficult relationship with one of my parents whom I haven’t kept in contact with for a long tome as they have done much to hurt me; however although I can still feel the pain within my heart like a sharp knife I have chosen to forgive them which is not easy, but essential to heal ones’ wounds, and also to give the chance for love to blossom. I feel for you, tonight I shall pray for you my dear Paula.
        
        Hugs from Australia
        
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        Paula
        
        February 4, 2013 at 9:09 pm
        
        Thank you Konstantine. Hugs, P.
        
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Cardinal Guzman

February 4, 2013 at 2:08 pm

Is that sheep in the middle of potty training? 😀

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1. Paula
  
  February 4, 2013 at 2:09 pm
  
  Thank you for this, I mean THANK YOU…. xxxxx 😆
  
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TinCanTraveler

February 4, 2013 at 5:08 pm

Prayers and best wishes to you, Paula!

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February 5, 2013 at 12:26 am

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Jo Bryant

February 5, 2013 at 9:31 am

I have o admit I wondered about the ‘potty training’ too. Paula Ihope that she brings you much luck and that you make your way through these difficult times to a better future.

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1. Paula
  
  February 5, 2013 at 9:39 am
  
  Thank you
  
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annesturetucker

February 8, 2013 at 7:19 pm

That is the cutest charm I have ever seen in my entire life Paula 🙂 I am glad you got him back!

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1. Paula
  
  February 8, 2013 at 10:53 pm
  
  😀 Thank you so much Anne 😀
  
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Naomi Baltuck

February 9, 2013 at 10:11 am

HI Paula,

I am glad that you got through one rough patch, and that you have your lucky charm to get you through another. Wishing you all the best.

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adinparadise

February 9, 2013 at 11:16 pm

Your sheep is gorgeous. So glad you’ve got him back again, and you have found your hope again. Hugs to you, Paula. Love the words of this song.

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1. Paula
  
  February 9, 2013 at 11:23 pm
  
  You are so sweet 🙂 Thank you, Sylvia. Big hugs to you.
  
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peterl12002

February 10, 2013 at 10:26 pm

🙂 I hope this brings EWE good luck matey!

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1. Paula
  
  February 10, 2013 at 10:30 pm
  
  Thank you chum.. Muu….
  
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Jeff Sinon

February 10, 2013 at 10:42 pm

It’s always nice to reacquire a long lost good luck charm.

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1. Paula
  
  February 10, 2013 at 10:43 pm
  
  Thank you Jeffo … It’s been very busy here.. Hope to catch on with you and your posts this week…..
  
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  1. Jeff Sinon
    
    February 11, 2013 at 3:28 am
    
    You’re welcome. The same here as for being busy. I’ve got several blogs that need visiting, yours is one of them!
    
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Sonel

June 19, 2013 at 2:12 pm

I am very glad you found your lucky sheep again Paula. He is adorable! 😀 *hugs*

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mooonalila

November 29, 2013 at 3:55 pm

Woooouaaah ! Il a l’air super gentil ! Trop cool le bélier ! Un copain pour la vie ! 😀

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1. Paula
  
  November 29, 2013 at 3:57 pm
  
  Oui 🙂 Il est toujours avec moi 🙂
  
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