tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post1162477966243490711..comments2024-03-28T05:23:16.460-04:00Comments on Imparting Grace: Not your typical Spring BreakRichella Parhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-39173843838376202014-04-08T10:16:38.967-04:002014-04-08T10:16:38.967-04:00What a choice experience! That caption is precious...What a choice experience! That caption is precious and sums up what you are -- a WONDERFUL mom. xoMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-3015953753710357192014-04-05T22:21:01.941-04:002014-04-05T22:21:01.941-04:00I don't know how I missed this post Richella b...I don't know how I missed this post Richella but it's one of my favorites. Your son's caption made me teary. What a blessing to have that time together. You'll never forget it.Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06367872267145012395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-50696669080137758522014-03-27T15:05:36.370-04:002014-03-27T15:05:36.370-04:00Absolutely wonderful that you got to do this with ...Absolutely wonderful that you got to do this with (and for!) your son. I'm so happy for you, Richella!<br /><br />In answer to your question . . . yes! Three times. When each of my girls turns 16, I take them on a mother/daughter trip to England. Does it have to be England? Well, kind of yes, but also no. As long as we're spending time together, but England seems to be a pretty great place to spend time together. My youngest is 16, and I just bought the tickets for the two of us to go this summer. Can't wait!Shelly Wildmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18366214414205646931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-83435043823012325262014-03-27T11:30:38.361-04:002014-03-27T11:30:38.361-04:00Aww, so fun!! I actually live in East Asia for a y...Aww, so fun!! I actually live in East Asia for a year between high school and college. And I got to visit the Great Wall while I was there. Your pics bring back a lot of memories. :) Love that you got to go visit!!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962591754324815738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-89817213708003556702014-03-26T21:54:56.017-04:002014-03-26T21:54:56.017-04:00wow - lucky you! The photos of the two of you are...wow - lucky you! The photos of the two of you are precious - so happy to hear you had the opportunity to visit him as well as sightseePatti @ Pandoras Boxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07168379052525278502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-67459556078312614542014-03-26T08:21:58.968-04:002014-03-26T08:21:58.968-04:00Ive made that very same trip for the very same re...Ive made that very same trip for the very same reason! It is a life changer for sure. Next time make him take you to the Pearl Market in Bejing...three stories full of bargains and wonders! So glad you got to go.,mary bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07227853385923963091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-69510997043291493862014-03-25T23:02:57.605-04:002014-03-25T23:02:57.605-04:00So wonderful that you got to spend time with your ...So wonderful that you got to spend time with your son, and in such an amazing place! I know how hard it is when our kids live far from us and we don't get to see them as much as we'd like. What a blessing this must've been for you!<br />PattiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897728865673891051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-65050405588851678052014-03-25T22:25:11.214-04:002014-03-25T22:25:11.214-04:00My son was born in 1991 too! Can't imagine the...My son was born in 1991 too! Can't imagine the heart strings that were tugged when he left! Glad you got to see him. Why is he there? I would probably travel just about anywhere to see my son too! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09162442753822367955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-2598963741626751602014-03-25T21:39:37.593-04:002014-03-25T21:39:37.593-04:00How wonderful that you were able to do that! What...How wonderful that you were able to do that! What an experience that must have been. My daughter (that just had the baby girl) went to China on a mission's trip to work in the orphanages there and came home forever changed. She thought the Great Wall was amazing. Did people stop and take pictures of you because of your hair color? My daughter is tall with curly red hair and they were all giggles and sneaking around taking pictures of her. Some of the people came up and actually touched her hair. xo DianaNanaDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14298962791700019785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-4665236927737170452014-03-25T18:20:49.045-04:002014-03-25T18:20:49.045-04:00I'm so happy for you! And I love your son'...I'm so happy for you! And I love your son's caption. He is a great son!Kathy Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668699397851882212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-16850588135650613902014-03-25T16:50:57.463-04:002014-03-25T16:50:57.463-04:00Hello, I knew that is where you went! Hope he is b...Hello, I knew that is where you went! Hope he is blessed with his calling...<br />Roxyliving from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-26004364778341498412014-03-25T14:36:57.973-04:002014-03-25T14:36:57.973-04:00What a wonderful experience to be in Asia with you...What a wonderful experience to be in Asia with your son! I'm sure you miss him greatly! You two look so happy in the pictures! :)<br />Blessings,<br />LeslieLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04977366023909553381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-11124351190316426592014-03-25T13:05:14.617-04:002014-03-25T13:05:14.617-04:00oh.my.goodNESS … his instagram caption … now THAT ...oh.my.goodNESS … his instagram caption … now THAT is a great mom moment. Makes my heart soar and he's not even my child :o) melissa@joyineveryseasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714182823856195405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-41225471232466036142014-03-25T13:00:37.797-04:002014-03-25T13:00:37.797-04:00Beautiful photos! I can only imagine your joy ~ s...Beautiful photos! I can only imagine your joy ~ so happy for both of you. I traveled to Thailand many years ago when my ex was over there. Loved the trip and all the experiences. <br /><br />xo<br />PatGypsy Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08776584538863129486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-63801554717325767962014-03-25T11:34:32.447-04:002014-03-25T11:34:32.447-04:00So, so glad you got to see Will!! I remember that ...So, so glad you got to see Will!! I remember that post way back in August. As a mom, I could feel your pain as he was leaving for so long. Looks like y'all made some great memories on this trip! Lisa @ Texas Decorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08324912792298425253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-51856598856787107532014-03-25T11:32:33.214-04:002014-03-25T11:32:33.214-04:00What a wonderful gift!
A treasure that you shared ...What a wonderful gift!<br />A treasure that you shared with us...thank you.<br />Nancy<br />wildoakdesigns.blogspot.comWild Oak Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03130161439969950766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-31404659490808029062014-03-25T11:27:23.315-04:002014-03-25T11:27:23.315-04:00Wow...how exciting for you! I am so sure you misse...Wow...how exciting for you! I am so sure you missed that boy like crazy since last August! What an awesome trip that must have been for you... and that you got to see the Great Wall as the consolation prize! The farthest I have ever had to go to see one of boys is Nashville...lol! Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-20792280685631319812014-03-25T11:15:00.628-04:002014-03-25T11:15:00.628-04:00i lost my comment, then my sister called while i w...i lost my comment, then my sister called while i was trying to re-type it... oh. my. my comment... take 3!<br /><br />i was just thinking about will and when he might be coming home... and to see this today, and see that YOU went to HIM!!! what a journey!!!! across the world to see his face, having that reversal and relying on him!!! and then the great wall of china?!?! WOW!!! i am so amazed... and so thankful that you had this time together!!! and i might have gotten teary reading... so now i am going back to savor the photos!<br /><br />Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037135437820258553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-90039503847429661842014-03-25T10:44:32.833-04:002014-03-25T10:44:32.833-04:00I'm so glad that you got to take a trip to see...I'm so glad that you got to take a trip to see your son. You can tell by the pictures that he loves his Mama!Paula@SweetPeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00159609759110718249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-91980629347978729322014-03-25T10:12:54.497-04:002014-03-25T10:12:54.497-04:00Your son's caption brought tears to my eyes. W...Your son's caption brought tears to my eyes. What a great time the two of you must have had together.Grammy Goodwillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692427011915245206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-77792956128666547262014-03-25T10:02:18.096-04:002014-03-25T10:02:18.096-04:00Love this! What a beautiful experience for both of...Love this! What a beautiful experience for both of you. Taliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06274295352818030288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-44958437616966717052014-03-25T09:53:35.046-04:002014-03-25T09:53:35.046-04:00Wow! I know that you had a wonderful time! We made...Wow! I know that you had a wonderful time! We made the trip when my daughter was studying in China. The long trip is quite a challenge on the body but worth every bit of discomfort! Your photos are absolutely wonderful!Pat@Life At Lydias Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14787343275424850739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-16539040121619294412014-03-25T09:41:42.236-04:002014-03-25T09:41:42.236-04:00how did i not know you were on instagram?!?!?! i ...how did i not know you were on instagram?!?!?! i found you!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037135437820258553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-4170569353771237942014-03-25T09:16:15.600-04:002014-03-25T09:16:15.600-04:00I'm so glad you went!I'm so glad you went!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-16525444618525932192014-03-25T09:00:14.911-04:002014-03-25T09:00:14.911-04:00Such great photos Richella, you are a wonderful mo...Such great photos Richella, you are a wonderful mom. :) You can see that you both share a special bond with each other. Love the captions you both wrote for Instagram. ;) Thanks for sharing, LizThe Tuscan Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05169883066424667797noreply@blogger.com