tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post8477338345519193208..comments2023-09-28T10:51:06.218-04:00Comments on ANNIE B. JONES: why i quit my job, part ii.Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01899277351488775904noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-62115056773387806692012-08-21T18:42:11.056-04:002012-08-21T18:42:11.056-04:00This is sooooo exciting Annie!! Congratulations an...This is sooooo exciting Annie!! Congratulations and I can't wait to see what God does next because of it!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336783637792925807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-18317325014274318272012-08-21T18:40:53.841-04:002012-08-21T18:40:53.841-04:00This is soooo exciting Annie!! So pumped for you a...This is soooo exciting Annie!! So pumped for you and this leap of faith and to see what God does next because of it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17336783637792925807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-63796294414482414472012-08-18T15:37:15.729-04:002012-08-18T15:37:15.729-04:00Annie -- your story is proof that God is working H...Annie -- your story is proof that God is working His plan out for you and that you get to have the joyous life that He has created for you! What a wonderful opportunity!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09082544337347129322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-21415150820734401062012-08-15T09:43:47.636-04:002012-08-15T09:43:47.636-04:00Oh Annie I'm so happy for you. i hope this ne...Oh Annie I'm so happy for you. i hope this new venture proves to be everything it seems to be, and more. So happy (and PROUD!) you took a leap of faith like that because I know it isn't easy and it's unsettling, but it sounds like in the end it was the right thing to do. And I bet 16 year old Annie would like you just fine :)Four Flightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10000752220758742399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-69397242989812017552012-08-15T09:21:06.903-04:002012-08-15T09:21:06.903-04:00my sweet friend, brooke bailey (now hamilton), sen...my sweet friend, brooke bailey (now hamilton), sent me a link to your blog about a year ago, but after a long conversation with her yesterday she told me i needed to read your most recent posts. i, like you, have wondered what kind of story am i living, and i too recently quit a job i love to take a giant leap of faith and decided to move to charleston, south carolina, to experience more, grow in my faith, and become a better teacher! i left a job i loved, where i was content and comfortable, to step out and do something to live a better story and become a better me! praying for you as you start your new journey!jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040339770202012288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-72961367794862742602012-08-15T09:15:57.348-04:002012-08-15T09:15:57.348-04:00my dear friend, brooke bailey (now hamilton), dire...my dear friend, brooke bailey (now hamilton), directed me to your blog about a year ago and after a long conversation with her yesterday she once again told me i needed to read your most recent posts. i like you found myself wondering what kind of story i was living and after much prayer and a few leaps of faith i also quit my job and have decided to move to charleston, south carolina to attend grad school. i loved my teaching job, the school and the kids were great, i was content and comfortable, but i knew there was so much more out there i wanted to experience. praying for you as you start your new journey! thank you for sharing!<br /><br />jessicajesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040339770202012288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-85410420311822007882012-08-15T00:07:45.822-04:002012-08-15T00:07:45.822-04:00I'm just beside-myself-excited for you. And te...I'm just beside-myself-excited for you. And tearfully so. Praying this will spill joy unspeakable into your life. I know you'll be sure to share it with everyone who walks through your door, peruses you perfectly arranged books, and joins you on your adventure. <br /><br />Oh and I can't wait to read your review for The Art of Fielding! It's on my 'must' list Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-80266395852230287532012-08-14T23:37:33.179-04:002012-08-14T23:37:33.179-04:00That sounds fantastic!! I am a little bit jealous!...That sounds fantastic!! I am a little bit jealous! No, it's not a building wells in Africa, but I think that if you are working at something that you are passionate about, your whole life becomes a walking ministry. You will impact countless lives. My favorite line from "You've Got Mail" is when Kathleen says to Joe, "A book you read as a child becomes a part of your identity like no other reading in you life..." Or something like that. Just think about how many little lives you will impact by directing them towards stories. Stories about goodness and truth and all the other important things. And then those kids might grow up to go build wells in Africa or do who knows what. Sounds wonderful to me! Blessings to you on this new adventure!!<br /><br />Caitlin Caitlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04699489340381107367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-23619069248507225872012-08-14T21:39:38.309-04:002012-08-14T21:39:38.309-04:00Cheers to you Annie! This is what life is all abou...Cheers to you Annie! This is what life is all about....taking risks, making dreams a reality. You had an opportunity-you prayed hard, thought hard and you took the leap. Very excited for you!<br /><br />VelvaVelvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16034246333318823700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-60268524012913265172012-08-14T21:14:45.383-04:002012-08-14T21:14:45.383-04:00Wow, it sounds like you are going to be a real lif...Wow, it sounds like you are going to be a real life Kathleen Kelly! May God bless you in this new journey!!Chantelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05887712904925756046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-42959599240677343112012-08-14T15:18:53.504-04:002012-08-14T15:18:53.504-04:00Again, I am so proud and happy for you and for Jor...Again, I am so proud and happy for you and for Jordan...you are such a God-loving, servant-hearted couple and I/we just couldn't be more proud if you were our own! And, you are kinda, right?! Since we've known you since conception! LOL Best Wishes!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01732973118513869456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-33634000968701828972012-08-14T14:19:38.729-04:002012-08-14T14:19:38.729-04:00Oh, my word. You ARE Kathleen Kelly!!! I actuall...Oh, my word. You ARE Kathleen Kelly!!! I actually did a fist pump for you mid-read! Annie, I'm so, so excited for you. I know exactly (exactly!) what you meant when you said that it's tough when some people are hesitant to be totally encouraging. When I told my best friend I was leaving my job to open my music studio, her initial reaction was "Wow, Amanda. So...how about insurance? How about taxes and all that stuff?" Those are not the things I want to think about right now, but yeah, ok. She was right, but it can so be done. You can figure all that stuff out. You CAN be the "you" that makes you the most excited, and this - this bookselling, creative, living with words and turns of phrases girl - this is YOU. It's the story God has given you a passion for telling. Bravo. I can't wait to hear how it turns out.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724148047419158451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-27920924466868734802012-08-14T12:39:10.637-04:002012-08-14T12:39:10.637-04:00So, I only know you through your blog. But I often...So, I only know you through your blog. But I often feel that we could be related because we are so similar: and oh my gosh, this sounds like the perfect job for you!<br />I remember watching You've Got Mail and thinking that that would be something I would want to do as well.<br />I am SO SO happy for you and I can't wait to hear about your adventures in book selling land.<br />It's amazing the ways that God can send such clear and crazy signs.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086555248440242844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-49962533223697895822012-08-14T12:35:33.537-04:002012-08-14T12:35:33.537-04:00AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! IT IS PERFECT PERFECT PERFECT! I have zero eloquent words, only geeky freak outs and exclamation points!!!!!!!!Kara Gehrethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498723794981545842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-53609352484107190962012-08-14T12:06:41.663-04:002012-08-14T12:06:41.663-04:00!!!!!!!
This post and your news is just oozing wit...!!!!!!!<br />This post and your news is just oozing with the goodness of stepping out in faith, listening to the Lord, and being brave - so excited and proud for you! Praying for you and all the new things headed your way! Leslie Leehttp://leslielaughs.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-39698655208074561862012-08-14T11:59:42.747-04:002012-08-14T11:59:42.747-04:00This is so bold! I am amazed by your willingness t...This is so bold! I am amazed by your willingness to do what God's leading you to, even though it's scary. You are going to have so much fun working in that bookstore! I truly hope it is the job that you will love.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795443293603098407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-19916541435978610872012-08-14T11:09:30.319-04:002012-08-14T11:09:30.319-04:00I love reading stories like these. I went through...I love reading stories like these. I went through something similar a little over two years ago, when I quit my job to become a full-time freelancer, and I remember being terrified and curious and excited all at once. Happy for you in this new season. Inspired by your thoughts. Here's to the stories we're living---may they be good ones.Shannahttp://foodloveswriting.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-90088350915750261692012-08-14T11:07:04.891-04:002012-08-14T11:07:04.891-04:00If you receiving an email out of the blue to inter...If you receiving an email out of the blue to interview for a bookseller position isn't a call from God, I don't know what is. <br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS!!!Juleshttp://www.pancakesandfrenchfries.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-41868643275228216512012-08-14T10:39:35.766-04:002012-08-14T10:39:35.766-04:00I was so looking forward to this post this morning...I was so looking forward to this post this morning. Gosh, Annie. I don't even know you (in real life), but I'm so proud of what you're doing--taking a risk, listening to God, and running your very own local bookstore! You're kind of living the dream. I couldn't be happier for you. Keep us all updated.Brittanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15882610343505172301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-8174470084838648822012-08-14T10:22:39.316-04:002012-08-14T10:22:39.316-04:00congrats!! Good for you for listening and jumping ...congrats!! Good for you for listening and jumping in, that IS always the hardest part, but often the most rewarding. I work at a bookstore now and I LOVE IT! It is so fabulous!! And yes, EVERYONE says that I am like Meg Ryan haha. Best of luck at the bookstore, I am looking forward to hearing your adventuresSydneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09057381489834207984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-40329894187664922242012-08-14T10:13:10.182-04:002012-08-14T10:13:10.182-04:00"It's what I've wanted to do since I ..."It's what I've wanted to do since I was a 12-year-old girl watching Meg Ryan hang twinkle lights in the window. "<br /><br />This line just made me CRY. I love how much life there is here! Kelly Sauerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138861838948184728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-58245030194963034222012-08-14T10:05:55.200-04:002012-08-14T10:05:55.200-04:00"I want to look back on my 20s and know I mad..."I want to look back on my 20s and know I made decisions based on the God I serve and the story I want to tell." I so agree and love this, Annie! I just so happen to work at a bookstore too; and being able to talk with and inspire others daily with talk of books and having uplifting conversations is truly amazing to me! Good luck at your bookstore! And kudos for answering God's call! =)She Will Move Mountainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080281310264864266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-38750299402818792592012-08-14T09:23:35.727-04:002012-08-14T09:23:35.727-04:00We are blessed and you, my dear, are receiving a g...We are blessed and you, my dear, are receiving a gift of being able to enjoy a passion of yours....daily.<br /><br />God is good!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01144513171533077962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-50534570502248457942012-08-14T09:19:58.196-04:002012-08-14T09:19:58.196-04:00This is so great Annie! I am so happy for you! It ...This is so great Annie! I am so happy for you! It takes alot to decide to do what you've done. I hope you enjoy every second of it. mary katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553264101361817787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1183263500164049344.post-25591930283116299562012-08-14T08:35:50.309-04:002012-08-14T08:35:50.309-04:00oh how wonderful! i've been thinking about you...oh how wonderful! i've been thinking about your post all day...it might just be the push i need to pray for God to work in unbelievable ways in my life...thanks for honestly sharing your story and glorifying Him all the way...brie.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09221057552309257405noreply@blogger.com