tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post114415949508165782..comments2023-10-31T07:44:15.922-05:00Comments on Partners in Prayer for our Prodigals: Diane Vierehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859925247520578754noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144460844175577752006-04-07T20:47:00.000-05:002006-04-07T20:47:00.000-05:00When I get weary and tired from homeschooling my f...When I get weary and tired from homeschooling my four, I'll have to remember your words of wisdom and treasure this season of life I'm in.Gina Conroyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647753231391009981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144323629976232762006-04-06T06:40:00.000-05:002006-04-06T06:40:00.000-05:00Amen!Amen!Susan Rixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14886401948164523860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144299776418423912006-04-06T00:02:00.000-05:002006-04-06T00:02:00.000-05:00Wow. If your son doesn't cry when he reads this.....Wow. If your son doesn't cry when he reads this...well...I'm sure he's crying on the inside. That was beautiful. I'm not looking forward to those days.Kathryn Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08325289586799715067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144284585122507562006-04-05T19:49:00.000-05:002006-04-05T19:49:00.000-05:00Have Hallmark signed you up yet? You've got a gift...Have Hallmark signed you up yet? You've got a gift, Diane. <BR/><BR/>He looks so full of excitement and adventure. You must be very proud to have filled him with such confidence. You win the Marvellous Mum of The Day Award. xx<BR/><BR/>PS. I'm with you on the hottie, Gibee xCherrypiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01601809750914618402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144262056117941712006-04-05T13:34:00.000-05:002006-04-05T13:34:00.000-05:00I'm wiping away the tears and going out to play wi...I'm wiping away the tears and going out to play with my babies -- fully realizing it goes all to fast.<BR/><BR/>What a beautiful post.Perrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17477611980387877490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144247872482791712006-04-05T09:37:00.000-05:002006-04-05T09:37:00.000-05:00Oh, thank you for the words of encouragement. Thi...Oh, thank you for the words of encouragement. This is definitely a difficult time for me as a mother and I get so sad about my son's rebellious state. I haven't heard from my son in over 1 month since he moved out. God's Word never fails, though.Kathleen F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00491490353685078596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144246224527170832006-04-05T09:10:00.000-05:002006-04-05T09:10:00.000-05:00Diane, this is a treasure indeed! Awesome reflecti...Diane, this is a treasure indeed! Awesome reflections, my friend. My heart is touched because I can so easily relate to you on every point made. It was hard each time the kids grew up and left the nest. Ah, but a mother's love! <BR/><BR/>I'll join you in praying for your son. Thanks for visiting my blog lately and encouraging ME.<BR/><BR/>hugs,<BR/>VickiVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601718675860240867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144242086953272272006-04-05T08:01:00.000-05:002006-04-05T08:01:00.000-05:00My oldest (23 in 23 days) left home when she was 8...My oldest (23 in 23 days) left home when she was 8. She decided the "grass was greener on daddy's side of the fence". It was hard to let her go but she & we didn't know at the time it was permanent (although I should have suspected it when she decided she just wanted a one-say ticket because she didn't know how long she would be staying. She just needed to get away from here & some bad memories for awhile). Since that time I've seen her maybe 6 times. <BR/><BR/>Now my oldest is a Senior in high school. Luckily, I still have time because she's going to be going to a local college. <BR/><BR/>They grow up WAY too fast. I don't know what I'll do w/my time now that I won't be involved in school anymore. That's been my life for the last 18 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144240638675786302006-04-05T07:37:00.000-05:002006-04-05T07:37:00.000-05:00Hugs to you! It is never easy to see them go...ou...Hugs to you! It is never easy to see them go...our heart will always long for them and the days when we could at least see them each day! But is is life on this planet...and sometimes the distances are so very far. We are a continent away from one of ours...Wa. state to NC!! But though it is a grief...God wraps us all up and makes it a distant grief. That much pain would be too hard to live with each and every day after they leave!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144233748063874542006-04-05T05:42:00.000-05:002006-04-05T05:42:00.000-05:00Aw! How sad. I don't even want to THINK about when...Aw! How sad. I don't even want to THINK about when I'll have to let go! Thanks for coming by my Bible Study Blog. It needs all the visitors it can get!!Spockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13779479505663599525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144231060769588412006-04-05T04:57:00.000-05:002006-04-05T04:57:00.000-05:00Oh, man. I am SO dreading those moments when I hav...Oh, man. I am SO dreading those moments when I have to send our now little boys off!Chaotic Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15917862364050793777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144211901731634062006-04-04T23:38:00.000-05:002006-04-04T23:38:00.000-05:00Transitions are hard - I'm praying you get through...Transitions are hard - I'm praying you get through this period easily!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144205693404169182006-04-04T21:54:00.000-05:002006-04-04T21:54:00.000-05:00One of our 24 year olds is about 900 miles away--a...One of our 24 year olds is about 900 miles away--and I can feel everything you are saying!jettybettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04351615360394477260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144205015127433852006-04-04T21:43:00.000-05:002006-04-04T21:43:00.000-05:00Very well said. It looks like your son is ready fo...Very well said. It looks like your son is ready for his new adventure. (It also looks like you made him wear a helmet.) Keep your chin up.msdramateacherladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919586167992311003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144201396773261722006-04-04T20:43:00.000-05:002006-04-04T20:43:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing your sweet memory with us. I th...Thanks for sharing your sweet memory with us. I think it seems so far away for me, with my oldest child under age ten -- but I know there are different seasons in life. It sounds like you may be making a trip down south someday!Heather Ivesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217731301014152741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144198563393711212006-04-04T19:56:00.000-05:002006-04-04T19:56:00.000-05:00How beautiful, and I understand the ache in your h...How beautiful, and I understand the ache in your heart too...I pray that the Lord will comfort you in this transition. Blessings of peace and divine protection to you and yours...Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00267285725547182847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144198231486980512006-04-04T19:50:00.000-05:002006-04-04T19:50:00.000-05:00I hope you can find peace and comfort although thi...I hope you can find peace and comfort although this must be a difficult day for sure!Mama Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581319298585887199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144196366423573082006-04-04T19:19:00.000-05:002006-04-04T19:19:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by my blog.I know what you are...Thanks for stopping by my blog.<BR/>I know what you are feeling...Letting my oldest(19) son go was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I pray that you will feel peace.<BR/>And I pray he will have a safe journey.<BR/><BR/>Just think when you are tired of the cold winters there, you can warm up in Orlando.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715618411080540064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144193751630564262006-04-04T18:35:00.000-05:002006-04-04T18:35:00.000-05:00Diane,I can barely see to type this, I am so touch...Diane,<BR/>I can barely see to type this, I am so touched by your Tuesday Treasure post. My one and only child treasure will be graduating high school next month then going on to college. She is already making decisions that I don't always agree with, but what can a Mama do? Just as you said, surrender them to God, and pray he will watch over them and bring them back safely to you.<BR/><BR/>You made me cry. A very touching post, and well done. :)Diane@Diane's Placehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919687116633720697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144191571428051362006-04-04T17:59:00.000-05:002006-04-04T17:59:00.000-05:00Man, this made me cry. Too close to my heart righ...Man, this made me cry. Too close to my heart right now. This was written so beautifully. I totally agree that letting our kids go is more painful than childbirth. Thank you for stopping by my blog today....it is good to know I am not alone on the journey.Hopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02045801745534184703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144190955849199622006-04-04T17:49:00.000-05:002006-04-04T17:49:00.000-05:00Hi Diane,I pray that you find comfort & strength f...Hi Diane,<BR/>I pray that you find comfort & strength from your faith in God as you struggle in this painful transition. May you also find comfort from the words that you write so beautifully. <BR/><BR/>You are in my thoughts & prayers. <BR/><BR/>-LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352941308245909435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144182648197913352006-04-04T15:30:00.000-05:002006-04-04T15:30:00.000-05:00Prayers and smooches to you.And, might I add... yo...Prayers and smooches to you.<BR/><BR/>And, might I add... your son is a hottie! I mean, very handsome.GiBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717697386035335817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144181771947220042006-04-04T15:16:00.000-05:002006-04-04T15:16:00.000-05:00*sigh* It won't seem like very long before my kid...*sigh* It won't seem like very long before my kids are doing that. I can't even stand my baby moving to the next room, much less 1500 miles away. Keep strong!!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08910080965809798692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144180022347039592006-04-04T14:47:00.000-05:002006-04-04T14:47:00.000-05:00you made me teary ... but in a good way ... what a...you made me teary ... but in a good way ... <BR/><BR/>what a lovely scriptural tribute from a mom's point of view ... <BR/><BR/>and knowing that your son is wrapped in your prayer ... asking our Heavenly Father to watch over him and keep him ... well, i hope that it gives you peace, even though you are sad ...Saijahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15988592547620469909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1144175416661878762006-04-04T13:30:00.000-05:002006-04-04T13:30:00.000-05:00It's never easy to let them go, is it?Sending a pr...It's never easy to let them go, is it?<BR/>Sending a prayer to comfort you and one for you son's safe journey.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00024132046092264711noreply@blogger.com