tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post116559733383478173..comments2023-10-31T07:44:15.922-05:00Comments on Partners in Prayer for our Prodigals: Diane Vierehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02859925247520578754noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166710348954632802006-12-21T08:12:00.000-06:002006-12-21T08:12:00.000-06:00Hi Diane,Nice job here! You capture the positive ...Hi Diane,<BR/><BR/>Nice job here! You capture the positive and negative of parenting and family very well. It is amazing how much each family member impacts the family unit, no matter the age.<BR/><BR/>One thing that I've learned is that even as children grow to become adults, it never gets easier. I had this vision that when my kids turned 18 that they would just magically be able to move out and become wonderful adults. Hmmm...it's not quite that easy, is it?<BR/><BR/>The problems they go through are just tougher, and parents have little or no control to help them. <BR/><BR/>My daughter turned 21 in August and lives at home. Her issues are much harder to deal with than my 15 yr old's are, that's for sure. Of course, she has always been much more of a "strong-willed" child. <BR/><BR/>We are also feeling the negative effects of an alcoholic in our family, and it's getting worse. That's usually the time that something has to give...that's the scary part...either that person seeks help or face serious consequences, and family again, has little control, other than to pray.<BR/><BR/>So Pray! It's the best defense for parents! <BR/><BR/>Thx again, Diane...you are very talented.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04352941308245909435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166694149723797602006-12-21T03:42:00.000-06:002006-12-21T03:42:00.000-06:00I think that although our heartstring may suffer a...I think that although our heartstring may suffer a few breaks in them from time to time - they can never break completely. Especially when they are strengthened by Gods love. <BR/><BR/>Just quickly want to wish you a blessed and happy CHRISTmas. I have enjoyed blogging with you this year and I will continue to pray for your prodigal with you. <BR/>Love<BR/>SpooksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166665972527737632006-12-20T19:52:00.000-06:002006-12-20T19:52:00.000-06:00Diane, this continues to be a beautiful journey th...Diane, this continues to be a beautiful journey through your heart that you're sharing with us. Never forget that God loves your child more than you do. That thought gave me strength many times.someone elsehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12524255841655400982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166664452413718912006-12-20T19:27:00.000-06:002006-12-20T19:27:00.000-06:00I was disowned by my parents 3 times. That is how...I was disowned by my parents 3 times. That is how they dealt with their control issues of me not being who they wanted me to be.<BR/><BR/>I always loved them. I just did not like their definitions of life.<BR/><BR/>They were atheists. I left them and eventually found the Lord. Or was found by Him.<BR/><BR/>I vowed I would never judge and disown my daughter. She is free to be who she wants to be. She is living with her boyfriend, not in church. . . it hurts that she is not close with the Lord.<BR/><BR/>But I trust that His love for her is greater than mine and He will draw her back to Him as He has me.<BR/><BR/>Parents are so quick to blame the children for frayed heartstrings when in fact, the parents were inflicting blow upon blow unawares.Heidi Gretherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09027072040231034018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166568786351521222006-12-19T16:53:00.000-06:002006-12-19T16:53:00.000-06:00Did you read my Purple Shoes post? Did it give yo...Did you read my Purple Shoes post? Did it give you "God Bumps?"Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166224605804845692006-12-15T17:16:00.000-06:002006-12-15T17:16:00.000-06:00Great job, and looking forward to #4! Thanks for ...Great job, and looking forward to #4! Thanks for the wedding info. I need all of the help that I can get!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09004141713017997665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166181726140784042006-12-15T05:22:00.000-06:002006-12-15T05:22:00.000-06:00Hi. First, thanks for your support on my blog. Sec...Hi. First, thanks for your support on my blog. Second, remember that God allows these things in our lives to mold and shape our future. He WILL complete the work He has started within you and your son. It has to be in HIS timing to make it stick. He will bring them back from the 4 corners of the earth.Soul Reflectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02398533770089258591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166163825974323732006-12-15T00:23:00.000-06:002006-12-15T00:23:00.000-06:00You have posed some very hard questions. I think s...You have posed some very hard questions. I think something to ponder...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166163116711228922006-12-15T00:11:00.000-06:002006-12-15T00:11:00.000-06:00Don't lose that image that so wondrously appeared ...Don't lose that image that so wondrously appeared in your heart so long ago, because Jesus is not done with you or your Son, yet. Hang in there, I know it's very hard having a prodigal son, but we just have to hang on to the hope. Here's a little something I wrote recently, that I would like to share with you, I'm new to bloggin so I don't have much on my site, but please visit my site and read Take my baton, Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166136627373428172006-12-14T16:50:00.000-06:002006-12-14T16:50:00.000-06:00You write what I have lived. It is so well done! ...You write what I have lived. It is so well done! There is still hope as long as they are still alive! Such pain and agony.Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166113652191799092006-12-14T10:27:00.000-06:002006-12-14T10:27:00.000-06:00I didn't have time to read your in-depth look at t...I didn't have time to read your in-depth look at this, but I agree with your theory. Any relationship can be broken depending on what is or isn't invested into it.Dionnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15887793549770593022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166111400073466902006-12-14T09:50:00.000-06:002006-12-14T09:50:00.000-06:00Wow! Though I am not a parent yet, I truly underst...Wow! Though I am not a parent yet, I truly understand and I can relate with this post. When K and I were in that "hole" so many promises were broken. Sadly there were so many repeated episodes, that tore us apart farther and farther. Though my love for him was different than that of a mother and son, I still felt those same heartstrings broken, tearing us apart, but there was hope for restoration! For a new beginning!Semahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07232408917004581470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166086705321328452006-12-14T02:58:00.000-06:002006-12-14T02:58:00.000-06:00wow - powerful and scary - looking forward to part...wow - powerful and scary - looking forward to part four.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22456630.post-1166067328244667032006-12-13T21:35:00.000-06:002006-12-13T21:35:00.000-06:00Yes, I'm still around and reading blogs. I just h...Yes, I'm still around and reading blogs. I just have soooo much going on right now. I am amazed at all the work that is coming in--blessings derived from all of your prayers. I know things are busy around your house too, but keep up the inspiring blogs.C. H. 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