tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post8662607749951311024..comments2024-03-29T06:13:49.852-06:00Comments on Stories By Mina Khan: Belief Keeps Author Brenda Novak WritingRashda Khanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04803134396969891096noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-68922128334416212062011-12-07T10:55:35.819-07:002011-12-07T10:55:35.819-07:00OMG! Another one of my idols! Caridad, thank you f...OMG! Another one of my idols! Caridad, thank you for your comment. I hope to see you in L.A. this summer!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-16403889061453550262011-12-07T10:54:54.207-07:002011-12-07T10:54:54.207-07:00Jane, thanks for joining us. I'm so glad you f...Jane, thanks for joining us. I'm so glad you found something valuable in our post.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-27387929320765955662011-12-07T10:54:25.669-07:002011-12-07T10:54:25.669-07:00Paisley, you are another wonderful person. Thank y...Paisley, you are another wonderful person. Thank you for commenting and doing so much to support my efforts in every regard. I hope your good karma comes back to you ten-fold. Have a very happy holiday!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-86834146890875453152011-12-07T10:53:25.718-07:002011-12-07T10:53:25.718-07:00Ginny, you have always been one of the nicest peop...Ginny, you have always been one of the nicest people in the world. Thank you for your encouragement and support. You have always put the wind at the backs of all your friends. XOBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-39028762173094554852011-12-07T07:23:31.800-07:002011-12-07T07:23:31.800-07:00A wonderful and inspiring post from a beautiful pe...A wonderful and inspiring post from a beautiful person. I've been lucky to meet Brenda on many occasions and she is just absolutely delightful.Caridad Pineirohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00566003222826223859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-38193656368200877772011-12-06T20:34:54.581-07:002011-12-06T20:34:54.581-07:00Hi Mina and Brenda~
Brenda~
Wonderful, inspirin...Hi Mina and Brenda~ <br /><br />Brenda~ <br />Wonderful, inspiring interview! :) <br /><br />Mina~ <br />Thanx for hosting Brenda today! <br /><br />~Jane~Jane Wakelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15984633523116517092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-2664089819207985252011-12-06T18:56:40.531-07:002011-12-06T18:56:40.531-07:00Waving Brenda. What a lovely post. You are most de...Waving Brenda. What a lovely post. You are most definitely an inspiration to me. Being part of your auction is a special part of my life and I am so proud of what has been accomplished to turn the tide against childhood diabetes.<br /><br />I have your "The Bastard" on my Kindle and cannot wait to read it. You know your historicals are favorites of mine and I don't doubt a moment this one will be a delight to read.<br /><br />Hugs!Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-12778469801605213192011-12-06T18:46:00.933-07:002011-12-06T18:46:00.933-07:00I have the great privilege of counting Brenda as a...I have the great privilege of counting Brenda as a friend. I met her on my first Sacramento Valley Rose RW meeting, which was way back in about 2000. Yes, her name is big, but I've never known her to ignore any of my questions, e-mails or pooh-pooh anytime I need encouragement. She truly works hard at her craft and has done wonders for Juvenile Diabetes. She is tireless or else she makes it sound so darned easy, although I know she has fought demons to get where she is. I tease about her and Allison Brennan, another friend. The trick is to have five children and a whole lot of talent. Thank you for a wonderful interview. <br /><br />GinnyGinnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13146344886422305708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-1686161123077029022011-12-06T16:29:40.523-07:002011-12-06T16:29:40.523-07:00Sia, you are with some great folks over there at t...Sia, you are with some great folks over there at the Hot Tamales. You have been a fabulous support to the auction. Thank you!<br /><br />I'm so glad you're vanquishing that doubt monster because he'll get you if he can. Keep the faith! I know you'll achieve your dreams!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-6144147521691092102011-12-06T16:28:11.678-07:002011-12-06T16:28:11.678-07:00Thanks, Maria. My kids tease me because I talk in ...Thanks, Maria. My kids tease me because I talk in analogies. They've taken to evaluating them, and letting me know when I create a bad one. Ha!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-24159115492982251112011-12-06T16:27:21.449-07:002011-12-06T16:27:21.449-07:00Great idea, Anna! Those positive things are so val...Great idea, Anna! Those positive things are so valuable. They keep us going through the tough times. Hang in there--you'll make it.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-19547276180970150752011-12-06T16:25:00.998-07:002011-12-06T16:25:00.998-07:00What a nice comment, Anju. Thank you! I hope I rea...What a nice comment, Anju. Thank you! I hope I really can follow through with all I hope to do before I die. Seeing a cure for diabetes would make my life complete. :-)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-45464784717849311892011-12-06T16:24:36.849-07:002011-12-06T16:24:36.849-07:00Thanks for visiting y'all! My mom-in-law has d...Thanks for visiting y'all! My mom-in-law has diabetes and so yes Brenda's cause is close to my heart.Mina Khanhttp://minakhan.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-15349383581838411042011-12-06T16:24:03.076-07:002011-12-06T16:24:03.076-07:00Thanks for giving it a try, Stephanie! :-) Hope yo...Thanks for giving it a try, Stephanie! :-) Hope you enjoy!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-62401855871480645542011-12-06T16:19:40.104-07:002011-12-06T16:19:40.104-07:00I love the line "Belief drives the entire eng...I love the line "Belief drives the entire engine". Great post.<br /><br />Maria PowersMaria Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04092058500452333815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-38432568084952747412011-12-06T16:08:35.548-07:002011-12-06T16:08:35.548-07:00What a beautiful quote, Brenda and on a tombstone ...What a beautiful quote, Brenda and on a tombstone no less. Do you know how old the tombstone is?<br />The doubt monster is getting smaller in my world. I've worked on craft, read affirmations and pray. I feel sharing my stories is what I'm meant to do. With such wonderful mentors like you writing these blogs, it becomes easier.<br />Thanks also for the wonderful work your doing funding Diabetes Research. My blog sister at Petit Fours and Hot Tamales is a diabetic and your cause is very dear to us.<br /><br />Sia HuffAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-57325818821957023322011-12-06T12:03:09.207-07:002011-12-06T12:03:09.207-07:00Always inspiring, Brenda. :) I like to print out...Always inspiring, Brenda. :) I like to print out the positive comments from my rejections and post them around my writing space...makes me feel like I'm getting closer. Thanks for the words of wisdom! :)Annahttp://www.ajstewart.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-35293500684747942542011-12-06T11:52:06.924-07:002011-12-06T11:52:06.924-07:00Hi Brenda,
What an amazing post and so much to thi...Hi Brenda,<br />What an amazing post and so much to think ahead to in 2012. Not only are you gifted and talented with words you have the ability to follow through on what you say... lighting the candle... Thanks for lighting us all with your inspiration and continuing to battle the causes you believe in and fight for.Anju Gattanihttp://www.anjugattani.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-19062287750043209562011-12-06T11:48:41.850-07:002011-12-06T11:48:41.850-07:00Thanks Brenda! I'm looking forward to reading ...Thanks Brenda! I'm looking forward to reading your historical.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07729283374222314144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-38340508793979062522011-12-06T10:14:40.630-07:002011-12-06T10:14:40.630-07:00Rashda, thank you so much for all the support you&...Rashda, thank you so much for all the support you've given my diabetes auction. Can't tell you how much I appreciate it!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-12440256886852952962011-12-06T09:24:47.372-07:002011-12-06T09:24:47.372-07:00Thanks for visiting y'all! It's an honor t...Thanks for visiting y'all! It's an honor to have Brenda as a guest :)Mina/Rashdahttp://minakhan.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-37866237747763407342011-12-06T09:11:28.394-07:002011-12-06T09:11:28.394-07:00What a very nice note. Thank you, Karen. You'r...What a very nice note. Thank you, Karen. You're a generous soul! :-)Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-15499364455223150682011-12-06T09:01:40.072-07:002011-12-06T09:01:40.072-07:00Mina, thank you so much for hosting an author we a...Mina, thank you so much for hosting an author we all love and is so very generous to many.<br /><br />Brenda, I too believe faith and gratitude inspire the strength within and courage is built from that. Courage does conquer defeat and as mentioned in that precious quote...a candle. It only takes one candle to illuminate the darkness.<br /><br />Goodness...you are much loved my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16501031285768648247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-83283316657506648042011-12-06T08:26:42.136-07:002011-12-06T08:26:42.136-07:00It really puts things in perspective to remember t...It really puts things in perspective to remember the little things, and how blessed we are each day, doesn't it? I love that quote. I think it's particularly fitting this time of year. Not every one has a lot of money for presents, but we all have things to be grateful for.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01217893380160669843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3853176663210499095.post-13743914539821575882011-12-06T08:21:04.945-07:002011-12-06T08:21:04.945-07:00Must have had some red pepper flakes in my coffee ...Must have had some red pepper flakes in my coffee today because I'm tearing up. I'm sure it had nothing to do with this: “In moments of discouragement, defeat, or even despair, there are always certain things to cling to. Little things usually: remembered laughter, the face of a sleeping child, a tree in the wind—in fact, any reminder of something deeply felt or dearly loved. No man is so poor as not to have many of these small candles. When they are lighted, darkness goes away—and a touch of wonder remains.”Avery Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04999071609381945059noreply@blogger.com