tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post114407450795534330..comments2023-10-31T07:44:15.922-05:00Comments on Partners in Prayer for our Prodigals: Diane Vierehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859925247520578754noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144888889645777862006-04-12T19:41:00.000-05:002006-04-12T19:41:00.000-05:00Okay so first I must say I am crying I am traingin...Okay so first I must say I am crying I am trainging the kids so they can leave home but praying they will never go farther then one neighborhood away. :) I can't help it I don't know how I can be in two places and I don't know if they will end up close enough for me to live by both and then what??? But you helped lift the heavy burden because the grey socks is SOOO real. I thought it was my husband doing the laundry but it wasn't it is a BOY's socks. I had a girl first this is all new to me. The secret it that girls lose theirs before they turn grey but I am pretending they just wouldn't anyway. I also loved how you described what his clothes meant it takes the words right out of my mouth.great2bemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11185773397112016984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144209262276533912006-04-04T22:54:00.000-05:002006-04-04T22:54:00.000-05:00Diane, it is funny. I checked out your post for t...Diane, it is funny. I checked out your post for the first time today... Saw a comment at Actual Unretouched Photo and the name intrigued me. I didn't comment then, but after catching your comment at Tales From the Edge, I had to come back! I have definitely had to lay aside my plans for the day (several days) this last week. My daughter was round 2, my son had it a few days before. My son will be 14 in May and my heart spasms every once in awhile when I think of him out in world. I appreciate so much your love, perspective and diligence in prayer for your children. It is an example to me. I can get so exasperated at times. Thanks for checking out the blog. I'll be back! MaryAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270726693980247861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144164510809687262006-04-04T10:28:00.000-05:002006-04-04T10:28:00.000-05:00I just came across your blog and am bookmarking it...I just came across your blog and am bookmarking it, to return and read from the beginning... when I get time. Am looking forward to "getting to know you".Seekerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417070900691549684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144159590223160612006-04-04T09:06:00.000-05:002006-04-04T09:06:00.000-05:00Well ... it's Tuesday. Tomorrow is the "big day" a...Well ... it's Tuesday. Tomorrow is the "big day" and today, I'm certain will be full of emotion. I will be praying for you as you say good bye to your son. <BR/><BR/>Your post was simply beautiful and raw. Thanks for your honesty!GiBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717697386035335817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144159478598615062006-04-04T09:04:00.000-05:002006-04-04T09:04:00.000-05:00Thanks for YOUR words of encouragement and for sha...Thanks for YOUR words of encouragement and for sharing this bittersweet time with your son. I can't imagine ever releasing a child into the world, how brave parents are!kpjarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02425417734069925095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144158416497243042006-04-04T08:46:00.000-05:002006-04-04T08:46:00.000-05:00You just made my heart ache. Mine are only 4 and 5...You just made my heart ache. Mine are only 4 and 5 and i already feel anxious about the days they will be leaving me. Keep strong! Enjoy every moment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17665223703740127528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144158128222757972006-04-04T08:42:00.000-05:002006-04-04T08:42:00.000-05:00I'm praying for you today. I know it's not going ...I'm praying for you today. I know it's not going to be an easy day for you.Perrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477611980387877490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144156259900736212006-04-04T08:10:00.000-05:002006-04-04T08:10:00.000-05:00Thanskf ro the visit... and the reminder to cheris...Thanskf ro the visit... and the reminder to cherish every single moment!Leihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602022032114765911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144155216822318282006-04-04T07:53:00.000-05:002006-04-04T07:53:00.000-05:00To all who have visiting Praying for a Prodigal: ...To all who have visiting Praying for a Prodigal: <BR/><BR/>You bless me! Thank you for your words of wisdom, your words of encouragement and support, your prayers! I treasure them. <BR/><BR/>For those who have been prodigals--thank you for commenting! You bring me hope! There is a celebration, full of tears and dancing, with each word of your return I read. For those of you who have prodigals of your own--I will pray with you for their quick return home. What a celebration we will have!!!!! <BR/><BR/>You are all welcome back--keep coming as we journey through this path--hand in hand with each other and held tightly and securely by our Heavenly Father. <BR/><BR/>DianeDiane Vierehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02859925247520578754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144154317702807602006-04-04T07:38:00.000-05:002006-04-04T07:38:00.000-05:00Just stumbled here also...and how glad I am! I to...Just stumbled here also...and how glad I am! I too have a prodigal. My daughter left our home almost 10 years ago now...and was on her way before that time to being the prodigal. Middle child problems I guess in part...but many other reasons for it too. We hope and pray while we still have life, that someway, the Messiah will become so real to them and like the poem "The Hound of Heaven" will pursue them in the ways we certainly can barely imagine. I will return here often to read!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144130301256665062006-04-04T00:58:00.000-05:002006-04-04T00:58:00.000-05:00I stumbled onto your blog from someone else's :) ...I stumbled onto your blog from someone else's :) I was a "prodigal" daughter who when I got older (I am 31, but returned when I was about 23) I did not depart from my teaching. No matter how far the fall or crash..to the Lord it is but a prayer away to make up the distance. I will be praying!! I enjoyed reading your blog.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903079434457378243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144118275848429322006-04-03T21:37:00.000-05:002006-04-03T21:37:00.000-05:00ah teenaged boys. :) I have a 15 year old, and ca...ah teenaged boys. :) I have a 15 year old, and can relate.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by my blog.~Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15319711918555896841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144114325917908132006-04-03T20:32:00.000-05:002006-04-03T20:32:00.000-05:00We've had an empty nest for some time now and when...We've had an empty nest for some time now and when it comes, you will enjoy it. Our 2 daughters were delightful and family life was fun. When our youngest one moved out to go live in the dorm at college, the thing that struck us the most was how quiet it was. It took about a month to get used to it. Then when she came home for Christmas break, it was sort of like: "You'll be on break for how long?" It's amazing how you adapt and enjoy the company of each other when you're a couple again. You'll find the humor and joy in these next few years, I'm sure. And then you'll treasure being a twosome again. The children always know where to turn for the most love and hugs and they'll be back to get some.someone elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524255841655400982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144113865635727222006-04-03T20:24:00.001-05:002006-04-03T20:24:00.001-05:00I have a way to go before my daughter is ready to ...I have a way to go before my daughter is ready to fly the coop, but I hope I can look at it the same way! Thanks for coming to see me today!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753648076473629206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144113863426509242006-04-03T20:24:00.000-05:002006-04-03T20:24:00.000-05:00I have a way to go before my daughter is ready to ...I have a way to go before my daughter is ready to fly the coop, but I hope I can look at it the same way! Thanks for coming to see me today!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00753648076473629206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144111659207672282006-04-03T19:47:00.000-05:002006-04-03T19:47:00.000-05:00I feel for you.But you know, it's never really goo...I feel for you.<BR/><BR/>But you know, it's never really goodbye -- they will always have your love and your presence, because they will always have the solid foundation that you built for them in your family. So you will always be with them, wherever they go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144111568160410412006-04-03T19:46:00.000-05:002006-04-03T19:46:00.000-05:00that was so beautiful!!!!! so bittersweet..that was so beautiful!!!!! so bittersweet..cmhlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01794651670716752863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144096266328119742006-04-03T15:31:00.000-05:002006-04-03T15:31:00.000-05:00Poignant article. I love how you said "Each day is...Poignant article. I love how you said "Each day is goodbye." Too true.Dionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887793549770593022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144091169066230372006-04-03T14:06:00.000-05:002006-04-03T14:06:00.000-05:00What a beautiful post, Diane. My oldest will be 16...What a beautiful post, Diane. My oldest will be 16 in a month-she laughed out loud at the saying on the pink T-shirt. My youngest, my surprise (to me, not to God LOL) just turned 6. Add two more teenagers and each day is a series of 'letting go's'. <BR/><BR/>You have a way with words. Did you ever consider submitting something to one of those Cup of Comfort books?Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522421553629482482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144090713151584502006-04-03T13:58:00.000-05:002006-04-03T13:58:00.000-05:00My boys are only 8 and 5,and I can't bare the thou...My boys are only 8 and 5,and I can't bare the thought of them growing up and leaving. My heart wants to stop at the very thought.Susan -https://www.blogger.com/profile/11410391487288211323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144090514298130942006-04-03T13:55:00.000-05:002006-04-03T13:55:00.000-05:00I will probably be in denial about good-bye, right...I will probably be in denial about good-bye, right up until the girls take off for college. They're such babies. :(Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04820328973177170020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144090112371854642006-04-03T13:48:00.000-05:002006-04-03T13:48:00.000-05:00My girls are 8 and 5 and I watch them with such am...My girls are 8 and 5 and I watch them with such amazement. Your post brought tears to my eyes because I know that one day soon we will be there too.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09851516852287431838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144088216537932412006-04-03T13:16:00.000-05:002006-04-03T13:16:00.000-05:00Thanks for visiting me. I can speak from experien...Thanks for visiting me. I can speak from experience that the time does fly by quickly! Seems like just yesterday mine were teenagers and now one of them is the parent of a teenager!Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144087362985554622006-04-03T13:02:00.002-05:002006-04-03T13:02:00.002-05:00It sounds to me like you've prepared them well for...It sounds to me like you've prepared them well for these goodbyes. From what I've read of your blog, I can see you've done your best to "Train them up in the way they should go" If they have the truth in them, they won't be able to escape it. They'll always have it ringing in their ears, even if they try to shut it out!Heather Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018641352722945047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144087362023376412006-04-03T13:02:00.001-05:002006-04-03T13:02:00.001-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Heather Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15018641352722945047noreply@blogger.com