tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post1381009781578795614..comments2023-06-18T06:35:42.729-04:00Comments on Christian Writer/Reader Connection: The Hope ChestSusan J. Reinhardthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74893843010642510442009-12-04T09:13:21.144-05:002009-12-04T09:13:21.144-05:00Hi Deborah -
Good for you! I'm doing research...Hi Deborah -<br /><br />Good for you! I'm doing research for Book 3. Next week, I plan to work on editing Book 1. I may have to do a re-write, but I'm not certain yet. <br /><br />Short stories and devotionals get squeezed in here and there. I'm not sure when the hope chest idea will get written.<br /><br />Are you planning to submit the story? <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-30794309293476408432009-12-04T00:30:39.171-05:002009-12-04T00:30:39.171-05:00Hi Susan, My original idea was for a blog post...a...Hi Susan, My original idea was for a blog post...and I will still do that, but when you mentioned 'short story' well that just got me going....I've been writing off and on all day, in between chasing after seven kids, and I'm almost done....just working on the ending. How's yours coming? We'll have to exchange them sometime!<br />Thanks for spreading that burst of creative energy!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798124104168438303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-80510684545355315232009-12-02T20:57:16.372-05:002009-12-02T20:57:16.372-05:00Hi Deborah -
Oh, that's sooo funny! I guess t...Hi Deborah -<br /><br />Oh, that's sooo funny! I guess the furniture manufacturers are trying to broaden the appeal of their product. :)<br /><br />Yep, I have an idea for a short story. Thanks.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-74226197570733178472009-12-02T20:26:49.361-05:002009-12-02T20:26:49.361-05:00Susan, I had to laugh when I read that hope chests...Susan, I had to laugh when I read that hope chests are now called blanket chests....guess what's in mine?<br />Oh and I'm glad I gave you a burst of creative energy....I'm wondering if we have the same idea in mind....mine will be in an upcoming post...once I get those blankets out of there!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798124104168438303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-46918854982399807612009-12-02T19:37:11.151-05:002009-12-02T19:37:11.151-05:00Hi Jean -
Oh, that's too bad! I did a search ...Hi Jean -<br /><br />Oh, that's too bad! I did a search on hope chests. They still sell them, but they're mostly called, "storage or blanket chests."<br /><br />A steady flow of freelance work is a good thing to put in your writer's hope chest. I pray things will pick up for you.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-1458641955356180532009-12-02T14:50:22.231-05:002009-12-02T14:50:22.231-05:00I love this analogy, Susan. My mother had a hope c...I love this analogy, Susan. My mother had a hope chest. Sadly, it was ruined when my parent's basement flooded. My hope chest wish is for a constant flow of freelance writing work.Jean Fischerhttp://jeanfischer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-25201040635353146062009-12-01T19:52:34.703-05:002009-12-01T19:52:34.703-05:00Hi Lily -
I'm glad you're feeling better....Hi Lily -<br /><br />I'm glad you're feeling better.<br /><br />Those are fine dreams to store on your blog. May they all come true. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-68752335211944875532009-12-01T19:34:23.066-05:002009-12-01T19:34:23.066-05:00That's a great analogy. Yeah, we do tend to s...That's a great analogy. Yeah, we do tend to store away our dreams on our blogs. I have stored there my dream of having my book published. I've shared dreams of my future book-signings.<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes. I'm feeling better every hour.Lillian Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488638666900705015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-58789883088791916062009-12-01T16:16:42.106-05:002009-12-01T16:16:42.106-05:00Hi Jan -
Oh, I like your entries into the writer&...Hi Jan -<br /><br />Oh, I like your entries into the writer's hope chest! Maybe I'll stash one of those conference tickets into mine, preferably ACFW. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-78618865614167992702009-12-01T15:47:24.253-05:002009-12-01T15:47:24.253-05:00My hope chest has a ticket to a good writer's ...My hope chest has a ticket to a good writer's conference. Never been to one. Some of the other things in there is to be accepted for a Chicken Soup book, and of course to finish and pitch my WIP!Jan Clinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617976979678082323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-54445902384897200262009-12-01T14:42:53.242-05:002009-12-01T14:42:53.242-05:00Hi Quiet Spirit -
Yes, writing takes a lot of tim...Hi Quiet Spirit -<br /><br />Yes, writing takes a lot of time and effort. I put aside crocheting, needlepoint, and crafts.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-20256937673531005732009-12-01T12:09:53.761-05:002009-12-01T12:09:53.761-05:00Susan:
Before I got serious about my writing,...Susan:<br /> Before I got serious about my writing, I did flower arranging. Mostly silk but some fresh flowers. I made some wreaths for family graves at Christmas.I had a seasonal wreath on our front door. The wreath holder is still there.:)<br /><br />But, as you say, all that went by the wayside.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-25453580346705389432009-12-01T10:49:37.107-05:002009-12-01T10:49:37.107-05:00Hi Rosslyn -
LOL! When I took up writing, such pu...Hi Rosslyn -<br /><br />LOL! When I took up writing, such pursuits went out the window.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-35306335331038499562009-12-01T09:58:37.187-05:002009-12-01T09:58:37.187-05:00Great analogy, Susan! Now if I could just stop mes...Great analogy, Susan! Now if I could just stop messing up my embroidery... :-)Rosslyn Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11304732306399786236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-34280875183958475662009-11-30T21:21:52.585-05:002009-11-30T21:21:52.585-05:00Hi Quiet Spirit -
You're blessed to have such...Hi Quiet Spirit -<br /><br />You're blessed to have such family remembrances. I think keeping a record of our writing journey could be a further witness to God's faithfulness. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-65099904300591735532009-11-30T21:18:12.078-05:002009-11-30T21:18:12.078-05:00Hi Terri -
I'm glad you're saving items f...Hi Terri -<br /><br />I'm glad you're saving items from your writing journey. When I get discouraged, it helps to look back at the various milestones passed.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-61724766845878331472009-11-30T21:05:33.527-05:002009-11-30T21:05:33.527-05:00Susan:
I have my paternal grandmother's ho...Susan:<br /> I have my paternal grandmother's hope chest. She died a day after my dad was born. It came to my houwe when we had to put Dad in a nursing home. Right now it holds pictures back to WWI.<br /> My writer's hope chest, well I've never thought of one. I guess mine is in my head and in my heart. I try to write for God.quietspirithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086016141181470311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-73375105995393174722009-11-30T19:52:28.871-05:002009-11-30T19:52:28.871-05:00What a pretty concept! I love hope chests. I have ...What a pretty concept! I love hope chests. I have packed away many of my firsts, publications, agent requests, nice comments from others, etc. <br /> I really love all of you kind bloggers who are there to share it with!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-45551368509147882392009-11-30T15:34:41.484-05:002009-11-30T15:34:41.484-05:00Hi Deborah -
I think that's a grand idea, esp...Hi Deborah -<br /><br />I think that's a grand idea, especially if it's sitting empty. <br /><br />Ooo, you're giving me ideas. I love when blog posts and comments give me a burst of creativity. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-83530298234971441802009-11-30T15:31:11.572-05:002009-11-30T15:31:11.572-05:00Hi Eileen -
How cool that you actually have some ...Hi Eileen -<br /><br />How cool that you actually have some of your writing stored in a traditional hope chest! <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-8016871642733912772009-11-30T15:29:46.486-05:002009-11-30T15:29:46.486-05:00Hi Carla -
Yes, hope chests come in many forms th...Hi Carla -<br /><br />Yes, hope chests come in many forms these days. Who would have dreamed that a computer would serve that purpose?<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your story. I enjoy learning more about my blogging buddies. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-90625588776925250432009-11-30T15:04:27.689-05:002009-11-30T15:04:27.689-05:00What a delightful post. I have a hope chest, it...What a delightful post. I have a hope chest, it's a plastic chest - maybe I'll get a nice wooden one someday. Even so, this is full of my keepsakes and dreams. I do have a couple of decorative wooden boxes for smaller special items. <br />I never really thought of that big metal box that houses my computer that way before, but it is SO true!<br /><br />I can remember the first few emails I received from my favorite authors - I was elated! Now, I'm making friends with authors online and so enjoying the special relationships. I have so many people in the world of writing that I communicate with in all kinds of ways online. Never would have been possible without my hopechest (computer). <br /><br />My C drive is full of my stories, ideas, pieces of inspiration, articles on the craft of writing, scripture and quotes to encourage me. I have contest essays that I have written and so much more. I also collect images for story inspiration. I've even made a few "book covers" so I can "see" what my dream come true might look like. (I've heard I'm not the only one who does that.) <br /><br />And of course it is not just my writing and blogging that is on my computer, so much more . . . <br /><br />I also am keenly aware that my computer has become somewhat of a prayer alter. That sounds terrible, doesn't it!? Well, I am on some prayer loops and do some of my praying here. I pray at my PC often, it's just where I am sitting. I also take my hopes and dreams before the throne of God when I write and research. <br /><br />I hope that my hope chest helps me lend hope to others.Carla Gadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01793809172905144101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-78212379131613277762009-11-30T14:32:56.461-05:002009-11-30T14:32:56.461-05:00Beautiful post, Susan! I have a hope chest too and...Beautiful post, Susan! I have a hope chest too and never thought of the writer's hope chest, though I have steno pads with stories written in short hand that I can no longer read stored in my hope chest downstairs.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-31280219855397216832009-11-30T14:18:57.393-05:002009-11-30T14:18:57.393-05:00I loved this post! I actually have my mom's ho...I loved this post! I actually have my mom's hope chest...maybe I should gather up all of my files, notebooks, binders and scraps of paper and store them in that hope chest!Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04798124104168438303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2252285009517721143.post-31239558551292833072009-11-30T14:00:25.082-05:002009-11-30T14:00:25.082-05:00Hi Jaime -
Great item!
Blessings,
Susan :)Hi Jaime -<br /><br />Great item!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Susan :)Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.com