Comments on: CraftyGAgal Succeeds Through Pain

By: Mary Evans

Mary Evans — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:04:29 +0000

I have known Meredith for awhile as a business women, friend and mentor. To say she inspires me to do all I can is definitely an understatement. I admire Meredith for all she does. We found out by talking to each other a while ago, that we were ‘life twins’. Her life and mine were so similar. I live with constant pain and operate a business online and sometimes it can become so hard just to get up in the mornings. Though we experience are pain for different reasons, both are life altering. It does make us social outcasts, daily living becomes a challenge not a reacurring theme in our lives. There is a lot of depression, frustration not being able to do the things you want to do.
But Meredith inspires me because she has twin boys who she gets up in the mornings for, cares for them, works her business, and even does extra work on the side. Every time I think I just cant’ go on..I think about Meredith and I know I don’t have even a 10th of the obstacles she faces every day. When I see her accolades and strides she makes in her business, I am amazed at her ‘make it happen’ attitude. Her tenacity and fortitude should be bottled for everyone. She could make millions just selling that! She does all this living with Chronic Daily Pain. Meredith is my hero.
Mary Evans´s last blog ..Vintage 3 McCoy Brown Drip Cups Exc Cond

By: Meredith Crosby "craftyGAgal"

Meredith Crosby "craftyGAgal" — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 03:19:24 +0000

WOW, I was so touched by the piece Connie wrote about me and then to come read all the sweet comments from both old friends and new friends (and maybe FUture friends) has really made me proud to share my story. Thank you Connie and thank you to everyone who commented.
SMILE~ It just feels good, pass it on!
Meredith Crosby “craftyGAgal”´s last blog ..I Was Featured

By: Loretta

Loretta — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:39:49 +0000

Thank you for sharing this truly inspirational story

By: BarkingDogShoes

BarkingDogShoes — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:13:23 +0000

Connie! I just placed your twitter name as the author of this blog! And to think I haven’t linked to you sooner. Gosh, I’m so silly…I knew I’d visited your blog before.
BarkingDogShoes´s last blog ..Comfortable Women’s Shoes | Review of J-41 Monaco

By: BarkingDogShoes

BarkingDogShoes — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:09:57 +0000

Hi, just came across your blog and would love to add it to my blogroll. I have RA, Graves and fairly benign MS. Although I blog about comfy shoes, I like to link to other blogs by folks with chronic illness as many of my readers can relate…
BarkingDogShoes´s last blog ..Comfortable Women’s Shoes | Review of J-41 Monaco

By: Richard

Richard — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:58:51 +0000

I get to know Meredith recently at Etsy forums and have a chat with her online. She is a very helpful person sharing her tips on online selling and she is indeed a very motivated person. Her stained glass jewelry is gorgeous and I wish her good health and good sales from her lovely creations.
Richard´s last blog ..Christmas In July - Kreepy Kids Santa Claus Handmade Card

By: JMom (BlogUrl1)

JMom (BlogUrl1) — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:31:45 +0000

I always admire people like her who perseveres over adversity. She’s also very talented.

By: Synolve

Synolve — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:41:44 +0000

What an inspirational story about a person who spreads so much joy to everyone she meets. I am glad to have met CraftGal on FB. So glad to have read this story…

By: Karen F

Karen F — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 02:38:08 +0000

Meredith is just a great person and her work is beautiful. I purchased a pendant when she first opened her Etsy store and it is just beautiful! As I am living with advanced heart failure, I truly appreciate the love and effort she puts into each piece. Not to mention is is a fun Facebook friend who always makes me smile. She’s a real Georgia peach!

By: Pat Curry

Pat Curry — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:56:13 +0000

I have not had the pleasure of meeting Meredith, but thanks to your upbeat description of her, I am anxious to get to know her better. It takes a special kind of person to survive in pain and be the better for it. Great introduction Connie!