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5:35 pm
July 13, 2012
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laurap
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Ok, ladies. I think it's official. There is an entire group of women who might suffer an untimely death due to the agony of waiting to discover who the artist is. *SIGH* I hope all of you are enjoying the suspense as much as I am. Not to mention the mental trip to the beach. I've been to Sunset Beach many times in my life (I'm only 2 hours away!), and this story just brings up tons of great memories for me.
I'm posting a day early because I will be at my daughter's dance competition tomorrow and you just never know how loooooong those things are going to last. At least I have a great book to take with me! :)
This week's questions:
1. Life changed dramatically for Macy, Max, and their mother when their father died. Especially the family's faith. "They'd always gone to the little Methodis church on Ocean Isle Beach when they were vacationing before, but her mother had stopped going to church after Dad died. None of them really had a relationship with God anymore. It was like they were angry at him for taking the core of their family away, and they'd been giving him the silent treatment ever since." Can you pinpoint your faith to a relationship with another person in your life? Was there someone who helped you understand God in ways you were unable to without them? How would not having them in your life changed your faith?
2. Nate told Macy to "Live your fairy tale . . . All of it. Don't be afraid of it." What was Macy's fairy tale?
3. At this point in the story, who do you think the artist might be? (Sorry, girls. I just HAD to ask. ;) )
I look forward to another great week and the next round of discovery with all of you!
Sweet Blessings,
Laura
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7:52 pm
July 13, 2012
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Linda A.
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1. I'd have to say it was my mom. She was an example of God's love in my life. If not for her strong faith, I would have never come to know God. My 90 year old father also says the same thing. He was not a Christian when they met. And through her he became a believer. They were married 12 years before he was baptised at the same time as my 10 year old brother. He tells the story of when he took my mom to meet his family and his sister told him my mom was too good for him. If my mom had not been there to guide me I really don't know where my faith would be.
2. What was Macy's fairy tale? The prince on the white horse??? I think she wants someone to love and someone who would love her. Someone who is faithful and true and won't leave. What we all want, right? 
3. I don't knowwwww!!!  I don't want to guess, I hate to be wrong!! But I can hardly wait to find out. 
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7:26 pm
July 14, 2012
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Beni
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The agony of waiting is difficult, but I quickly discovered what works for me! I read all the chapters for the week in one sitting! It scratches my itch and then I'm more patient!
1. I can pinpoint my faith to the relationship I had with my dad. He mentored me by talking to me about who God was, explaining the scriptures to me, and showing me through his example what trusting in Jesus looked like in every day life. Much like Macy's dad did, only my experience was real life!
Without dad in my life, I'm afraid the world would have swallowed me up in my teen years. Dad never waivered in his faith, no matter what he faced in life; he always pointed me to the Lord and to His Word. He established in me that the Bible is absolutely God's Word and a solid foundation on which I could always stand and that in Christ Jesus I would never be disappointed.
2. I think Macy's fairy tale includes her dreams of hoping that God is real and really cares, that she would receive His mercy and forgiveness and live in the joy of the Lord like her dad had; and that she would find the artist from the guest book; that the connection she has felt all these years with the artist in the guest book would be reciprocated and lead her to true love and a life of happiness.
3. At this point in the story, I'm leaning toward Pastor Nate. But I refuse to read ahead and spoil it for myself – I love the fact that at this point it could be either one! Great writing!
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9:32 pm
July 15, 2012
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teresasthoughtsfortoday
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1. I don't think I really had any one specific person. I didn't have parents who showed me who Jesus is, but I did have grandparents who had a strong faith, but they didn't really talk about it to me. After I became a believer there were people who guided me and helped me to learn how to read the Bible, how to pray, how to lean on God, etc.
2. I think her fairy tale was to find someone to love her and her daughter, someone she could trust. Also, possibly to do her art.
3. Ohhhh, I'm like everyone else — just dying to find out who the artist is and if he's someone great! I have 3 ideas — Pastor Nate, Wyatt, and the guy at the art center where her daughter has been going.
Now I can get back to reading the book!!!
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6:41 pm
July 22, 2012
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ShellySCantrell
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1. Like Teresa, there has been more than one person–a lot of people actually–who has spoken to different parts of my faith life at different stages. It's hard to say how my faith would have/would not have been changed if all of those people had not helped shape me. * This question has actually spurred a desire in me to really journal about all of these people and create a timeline… my faith journey. Great question!
2. Meeting the artist… and living happily ever after :)
3. Okay, in one way I really don't even want to say what's on my mind with this one… but I'm gonna put it out there. It could be any one of the guys we've been introduced to (and I've had all kinds of thoughts about each one and why) but just wondering if it's even possible that it could be Chase???? I think it would be a beautiful redemption story… an opportunity for redemption anyway… and forgiveness… and totally unexpected… and true to real life stories–very believeable. I mean, we all want to "hate" Chase… right? The little girl in me doesn't want it to be Chase… but the big girl I am makes me wonder about how cool it would be and what a dynamic yet crazy thing it would be if it were Chase… and how much healing could happen in Macy's life if it were.
Am I twisted or is this making any sense to anybody?
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9:18 pm
July 22, 2012
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teresasthoughtsfortoday
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Wow, Shelly, I hadn't even considered Chase. Interesting twist!
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2:55 am
July 24, 2012
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Beth@sportsmomma
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1. I would have to say that my parents had the greatest influence on my faith- or maybe I should say the first influence instead of greatest. Luckily, I have been blessed with many people in my life that have demonstrated a strong faith in God and influenced my faith and my walk with Christ in so many ways.
2. Macy's fairy tale – finally meet her "mystery" artist and lives life of true love
3. Ok, I have to admit that my first attempt at being a part of this book club was a "failure" because once I started reading I couldn't stop so I already know the answer but I will not spoil it! I will say that at this point in the book my mind was literally swirling with possibilities!
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2:51 pm
July 24, 2012
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ShellySCantrell
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LOL Beth! For what it's worth: I'd consider it a "failure" if you DIDN'T finish the book ; )
I've really enjoyed reading everyone's thoughts on this section!
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3:57 pm
July 24, 2012
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Linda A.
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Post edited 3:59 pm – July 24, 2012 by Linda A.
Chase?? I hadn't even thought of that!!
ShellySCantrell said:
3. Okay, in one way I really don't even want to say what's on my mind with this one… but I'm gonna put it out there. It could be any one of the guys we've been introduced to (and I've had all kinds of thoughts about each one and why) but just wondering if it's even possible that it could be Chase???? I think it would be a beautiful redemption story… an opportunity for redemption anyway… and forgiveness… and totally unexpected… and true to real life stories–very believeable. I mean, we all want to "hate" Chase… right? The little girl in me doesn't want it to be Chase… but the big girl I am makes me wonder about how cool it would be and what a dynamic yet crazy thing it would be if it were Chase… and how much healing could happen in Macy's life if it were.
Am I twisted or is this making any sense to anybody?
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