tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post6143101010482201787..comments2024-01-02T21:16:08.896+11:00Comments on Apples of Gold: 31 Hugs - ConclusionJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-52214737805280747712016-11-07T10:07:07.597+11:002016-11-07T10:07:07.597+11:00That's totally understandable! My month was pr...That's totally understandable! My month was pretty hectic too. :) It's so encouraging to hear you're still enthusiastic about the idea though! May we all continue to inspire each other to make hugs a way of life.<br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment, Grace Anne. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-86958169709548448362016-11-06T09:04:41.595+11:002016-11-06T09:04:41.595+11:00I really wanted to take part in this, but if I'...I really wanted to take part in this, but if I'm going to be honest here, I have to admit that I thoroughly and completely forgot. I had no idea how crazy October was going to be, and my mind just kind of emptied. XD But I agree with Hosanna Emily- I want it to be a way of life. I also think if I'd planned better and made a list, it would have gone much better. I'm going to try to make this an every day thing. <3Grace Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07864931544458385634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-14780656880280643532016-11-04T15:13:23.124+11:002016-11-04T15:13:23.124+11:00It was a great experience. Maybe you can join next...It was a great experience. Maybe you can join next time! ;)<br /><br />Oh, praise God it could be a blessing to you! I thank Him so much for this wonder of the blogging community, and I'm glad you're part of it. :) And thanks a lot for your encouragement too. xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-43791362094955067212016-11-04T13:32:43.363+11:002016-11-04T13:32:43.363+11:00Oh, praise God this could be a blessing to you! An...Oh, praise God this could be a blessing to you! And your kind words mean so much to me. Thank you - you're an inspiration to me in this; you're such a brave fighter. Hugs. :) xxJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-66466982209363996742016-11-04T11:43:25.036+11:002016-11-04T11:43:25.036+11:00Yes, every single hug still counts - whether there...Yes, every single hug still counts - whether there were thirty-one of them or not! :) <br /><br />Praise God it could be a learning experience for you. I'm so glad you were a part of it! Also, I have to say I'm excited you mentioned next time! I'm definitely planning for a next time too. :) Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-67850534043570425932016-11-04T11:33:26.798+11:002016-11-04T11:33:26.798+11:00It's encouraging to hear how others went with ...It's encouraging to hear how others went with the challenge! I totally understand - I was less motivated in the middle of the month too, even with a list of people I wanted to hug!<br /><br />Thanks so much for being a part of this Jordy. May we all find giving hugs to be a part of our lives more and more! Sending hugs back! :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-70065352080226451012016-11-04T07:56:34.835+11:002016-11-04T07:56:34.835+11:00I missed your post announcing the hug challenge, b...I missed your post announcing the hug challenge, but I'll have to go back and read it because this sounds so amazing. So blessed and touched by everything you wrote in your "hug" to us readers. :') I hope you know how much God is working through you, through your encouraging, inspiring and love-filled words, Jessica. This was beautiful K.A. Emmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12930155463690438292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-84884653744442057332016-11-02T21:16:37.155+11:002016-11-02T21:16:37.155+11:00I think a lot of us found thirty-one hugs to be qu...I think a lot of us found thirty-one hugs to be quite a few! You definitely didn't fail, because every single one counts. :) I'm sure all those people would've been blessed by you taking time to encourage them! Thanks for sharing, Kara! It was wonderful to have you along for the challenge. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-24605721483496339082016-11-02T15:47:20.082+11:002016-11-02T15:47:20.082+11:00Welp Jessica. If my tear ducts where not currently...Welp Jessica. If my tear ducts where not currently all shriveled and barren I would be crying. <br />Because you, sweet friend, speak truth. <br />You are fighting darkness.<br />You are chasing Jesus recklessly and it brings me so much hope to know that someday our Daddy will give us the ultimate-never-ending-tight hug. <br />oxoxoxoxoElissa Weiszhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03747153318899723862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-73961049743924573662016-11-02T14:29:44.420+11:002016-11-02T14:29:44.420+11:00I bogged down too -- but I'm realizing now I s...I bogged down too -- but I'm realizing now I shouldn't discount those hugs I did manage to get out. It really was eye-opening to catch moments throughout the day that I could use, although, on slow days, that method often found me realizing I hadn't even thought about it. Like Jordy, I feel I probably should've written the ideas down beforehand to help me stay on track. But I'll be ready for next time! I'll also try to get in the habit of thinking up nice things to do, and remembering to actually do them, besides spontaneous ideas. Basically, this challenge has given me a lot to learn and discover! Thank you for sharing it with us :)<br />-MaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-27568536194674927652016-11-02T00:13:17.484+11:002016-11-02T00:13:17.484+11:00I set out to give the full 31 hugs, too. I don'...I set out to give the full 31 hugs, too. I don't know how many I actually gave, but they were less than 31 (at least the intentional ones in which I had this challenge in mind). I was riding on the excitement, for the first few days. I don't think I missed a beat. I may have even given more than one "hug" per day. But then I ran out of steam. I think I felt less accountable towards the middle and end. It probably would have helped if I have physically written down my ideas of people and hugs like you suggested.<br /><br />I also agree with Hosanna. X) I want these sort of small, selfless acts to be a way of life. I think that accepting the challenge helped me with this, too. I found that even if I didn't give all the intentional 31 hugs I had hoped to, I did have a mindset that was more aware of others.<br /><br />Jessica, *hugs*. Thank you so much for making public your challenge, even if it made you nervous at first. I'm so glad you went through with it anyway!Jordy Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06825438584409420647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-6453087105247338542016-11-01T22:22:39.045+11:002016-11-01T22:22:39.045+11:00I'll admit this was a busy month for me and I ...I'll admit this was a busy month for me and I didn't give as many hugs as I would've like. I could say I failed and all that, but I realize that I didn't. I tried and I gave away some hugs. I'm not perfect, but the fact that I'm learning to take the time and tell someone they're special or commenting on a low-viewed blog, or messaging a girl who use to be my bestie and let her know I'm thinking about her in this rough time in her life means I'm growing. <br />Thanks for doing the challenge Jessica. ♥Kara Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14989463309759286352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-57715447170656216142016-11-01T17:11:33.711+11:002016-11-01T17:11:33.711+11:00Yes! It made me rethink the whole purpose of the c...Yes! It made me rethink the whole purpose of the challenge, actually. <br /><br />I'm so glad you were part of it, Bonnie! Thanks for your encouraging comment. :)Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06543574650970283141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1346274191957691135.post-7924103792227512132016-11-01T04:36:08.261+11:002016-11-01T04:36:08.261+11:00I love Hosanna's comment about wanting hugs to...I love Hosanna's comment about wanting hugs to be a part of her way of life! Giving hugs should be a part of who we are.... we are called to encourage each other and build each other up! :)<br />It was so neat to have something like this to participate in. Jessica, you are such a blessing to so many people.Bonnie Sampsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920875696870120137noreply@blogger.com