
Shortly after I started my blog 3 years ago, as some of you already know, I had an ischemic stroke, and in order to save my life a surgeon had to remove two clots from by brain. As a result I am now not only still alive, but the Lord guided his hands so that the artery walls were not damaged during the procedure. The Lord then blessed me even further because I have no residual physical or mental deficiencies from the stroke or the surgery to remove the clots. So it was that after a brief period, I was able to begin writing on my blog again. Now even though there are days when I ponder whether anyone really wants to see my photos and/or read what I have to say or the poetry that I present, I keep posting entries and Scripture because I want to bless Jesus in every way I can for His miraculous mercy and the new life He has granted me. In that way I feel like I am fulfilling my purpose and also, in a way, serving in a mission field. I appreciate any of you who want to share my posts on your blogs and you are welcome to do so even without my permission, but would you please do share it as a reblog so that others can find their way back here. Otherwise there is no link on your end for that to happen; giving my husband’s name is no help either as the blog is in my name only. This is a courtesy that really should be extented to everyone on any kind of social media site. Thank you, Natalie

what a lovely watercolor
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Thanks! Wish I’d done it. 🌹❤️
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Good Morning Natalie, Your beautiful and inspiration postings/ blogs are a blessing to me each morning . Beautiful way to start my day each day❤️ Thanks Sandra
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Why thank you so much Sandra! 😊❤️🌹😘
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You bless others with your ministry, Natalie. Sending a warm hug from cold Ontario.
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Why thank you Cynthia! Hugs back to you from warmish Texas! 😊❤️🌹
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You are amazing Natalie! Blessings and prayers! Keep on keepin’ on!
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It’s the Lord who’s amazing Susan! And His grace that saved a wretch like me who was once so lost! Blessings and hugs sweet lady, N 😊❤️🌹
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Yes…He’s awesome…and I know He thinks YOU are too! 🙂
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Oh how sweet of you Susan! Thanks so much for the support and encouragement! Love you! 😘❤️
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I love reading your posts – they are so inspiring
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Why thank Raewyn! I love your amazing photos that brighten my days! 😊❤️🌹
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Natalie, I can assure you, you are a missionary. I love how you opening share what’s in your soul. What blesses you, blesses others.
And that’s a beautiful watercolour painting.
Just a curiosity, what do you mean by, “there is no link on your end for that to happen; giving my husband’s name is no help either as the blog is in my name only.” I don’t understand how you’re husband’s name come into play here.
Love and hugs
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p.s. oh yes, what an amazing testimony of God's goodness in your life. Amen.
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Oh how very sweet of you Staci! Some of the ones who have been sharing my stuff, and I haven’t a clue how or what they’re doing, show only “Source: @jamesscarberry” and that does not link them back to my blog sadly! I hope they read this and took it to heart because if it happens again I will cut and paste this entry in their comment box. 😊❤️🌹
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@jamesscarberry comes up when I click the twitter button to share, aka, tweet, on twitter. I wonder if that has something to do with this.
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Oh that’s where they’re getting that. So I guess rather than going to my blog for a reblog they are somehow getting onto the reader from Twitter. 👎
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Isn’t that strange. Hmmmmm… Yea, that doesn’t sound very good. Glad you posted this.
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You are amazing, Natalie. I enjoy reading your poems/quotes and pictures.
May God bless you with many more years of healthy and happy life ❤ …take care and keep blogging… 🙂
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Thank for you sweet comment! It’s the Lord who’s amazing! I so appreciate your well wishes Maniparna! ❤️❤️❤️
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Nat, you are a living miracle. Also those of us who read your work are always looking forward to you next entry. You are a bright spot with all your wise writings and insight into how the Lord works in each of us and our beautiful world He created.
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Awwwww how sweet Virginia. Thank you! You’re a bright spot in my world too! 😘😊❤️
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I am so glad that the surgeon’s hands were blessed and guided by our Lord. Natalie, your time is here on earth with us, praise God! 🙂 xo ♡ ♡
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Amen! Thanks Robin I’m glad He blessed me with a miracle too! 😘❤️
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Thank you for blessing us, Natalie. Your blog is one of my favorites to visit.
Hugs ~ Wendy ❤
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Awwww thanks Wendy! I’m blessed to be a part of your world! 😘❤️
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You NEVER post too much! I am always blessed by your words.
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Awwww how sweet Susan! Thank you! 😘❤️🌹
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Hi Natalie I love reading your blog, it’s a bright sunny one in this cold hard world 🌈
I always reblog, my reblog was down for a while so I didn’t even touch anyone’s, because it’s your work and you should get the credit!!! Blessings 💕
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Thank you Nancy! I don’t know how or what these folks are doing what they do, but you’re right everyone should get credit for their work! Love and hugs sweet lady! 😘❤️🌹
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It’s almost two in the morning, and I’m up too late which is not unusual. But guess who’s blog I make sure I visit: Natalie’s blog, Sacred Touches, the most beautiful blog on WordPress!
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Oh how very sweet JoAnna! I love my little blogging family so much. Thank you for all the support and encouragement! Love you! 😘❤️
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I do congratulate you on receiving God’s grace and protection during and after the surgery. I do also agree with you about the re-blogging issue, that should just be a basic kindness that everyone extends to everyone else.
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Thank you on both counts! 😊❤️
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Thank you Natalie! You have been a blessing to me, my followers and the world for all the beautiful and inspirational posting you have done on your blog since you started right up until the Angels took you! We are so Grateful to you and your family for keeping your blog active and allowing the whole world to continue to enjoy and be blessed by what you have written and shared! with us. Thank You Sweet Angel!!! You were a blessing and a joy to me and the World – Rest In Peace – Dear Natalie!!
Chuck 😊😘💖💕🌹
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