tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post1437202042238682236..comments2024-03-19T05:27:37.711-04:00Comments on Imparting Grace: Going, going. . .Richella Parhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-81779334140918126342009-08-08T23:39:42.470-04:002009-08-08T23:39:42.470-04:00I've taken this journey 5 times, now, mine lef...I've taken this journey 5 times, now, mine left home to get married, and we are now blessed with 15 granchildren, another due any day. We still have six at home, the youngest is 14. The first was the hardest and then you enter a new season in your life with it's joys and challenges. I just found your blog today and enjoy it so much.Kathy@theshebearofelevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03894195791147054714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-80587422856288305652009-08-08T19:12:04.548-04:002009-08-08T19:12:04.548-04:00Hello Richella - what a touching post. You are abs...Hello Richella - what a touching post. You are absolutely right as time does go by too fast and before we know it, we're faced with something like "letting go" that we put in the backs of our minds for so many years. I too have been very blessed to be home with my children. My oldest son will be 20 in May. Transitioning him from child to adult was one of the most difficult things I've had to do. But I love this season he's now in. It's just different. Thank you for sharing those beautiful words in the frame. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />Marie<br />http://emmacallsmemama.comMariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04189542891027262056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-37969947028010177442009-08-06T13:58:42.201-04:002009-08-06T13:58:42.201-04:00Oh man, this brings tears to my eyes.
My oldest i...Oh man, this brings tears to my eyes.<br /><br />My oldest is 9. It feels like I just brought him home from the hospital. In another 9 years, he too will be flying the coop. And even though I still have a few years, I miss him - and his brothers - already.<br /><br />I hope move in day goes well. You're a great mom.Darcy @ m3bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609223299545892479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-91498021960520882492009-08-06T11:08:34.775-04:002009-08-06T11:08:34.775-04:00okay... i'm crying!
that artwork has done me i...okay... i'm crying!<br />that artwork has done me in... and at the same time, justified all the times i have let my house go to pieces while i loved my kids. <br />i'll be keeping you close to my heart these next couple weeks as youar e geting your son ready to move INto the dorm. just rememeber, your love has prepared him for this very moment...Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03037135437820258553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-87002204360087469412009-08-05T12:13:33.673-04:002009-08-05T12:13:33.673-04:00Oh my, that brought a lump in my throat, especiall...Oh my, that brought a lump in my throat, especially wiping the tears before the spilled milk. Makes us stop and reevaluate things in our life! I hope your son going to college is a smooth transition. How wonderful it is that you love your son so much that you are sad he's leaving. Most parents are elated when their kids leave.<br /><br />And, since I enjoy your blog so much, I gave you an award on mine today....<br /><br />http://karinewsom.blogspot.com/Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501434850909597503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-81916203206325816082009-08-04T22:21:33.062-04:002009-08-04T22:21:33.062-04:00Thanks so much for sharing that. I needed to be r...Thanks so much for sharing that. I needed to be reminded. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13418652149272984177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-38198532558170193052009-08-04T21:33:56.695-04:002009-08-04T21:33:56.695-04:00Love those framed words--such a powerful, hit me r...Love those framed words--such a powerful, hit me right between the eyes message! Thanks for sharing it with us. <br />(And I can't even imagine college. I'm still freaked out about sending my oldest to Kindergarten in a few weeks!)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05488509129367354455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-56312000190328558242009-08-04T19:51:11.671-04:002009-08-04T19:51:11.671-04:00I am proud to be a "homemaker" too! But ...I am proud to be a "homemaker" too! But I need this reminder... to put the people I serve before the tasks & things. I am just 6 short years away from my first-born boy moving into a dorm... I am sure it will fly by. Blessings!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453550769150945432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-83484479975322662352009-08-04T19:50:07.540-04:002009-08-04T19:50:07.540-04:00That is just beautiful. It made me get all weepy. ...That is just beautiful. It made me get all weepy. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-13439284368774764542009-08-04T16:39:03.485-04:002009-08-04T16:39:03.485-04:00Hi, Richella, Just had to tell you I loved the tou...Hi, Richella, Just had to tell you I loved the tour of your DR, it is truly beautiful. Lucky you, those large built-ins are to die for. What a great house, with the arched doorways too. Thanks for coming to see me.Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-47811247144505912002009-08-04T15:54:36.545-04:002009-08-04T15:54:36.545-04:00What beautiful words. So glad that you kept this ...What beautiful words. So glad that you kept this gift from your son. I'm sure this must be a tough time with him moving into the dorm. See, not out of your house right? Thank you for sharing those words.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-80720503570878752882009-08-04T15:27:56.361-04:002009-08-04T15:27:56.361-04:00oh such bittersweet moments this spinning mamma th...oh such bittersweet moments this spinning mamma thing. <br />In a way I worry if I prioritized well, shared all the wisdom, the integrity.<br />Heart with you on this transition.<br />I have a daughter leaving this Saturday, and son in 2 weeks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15924061349390319473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-78443008619222966842009-08-04T15:24:19.952-04:002009-08-04T15:24:19.952-04:00I know you can't believe this time has come. P...I know you can't believe this time has come. Praying for the transition!Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12397078414781074612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-85046355986667018172009-08-04T13:36:24.690-04:002009-08-04T13:36:24.690-04:00beautiful!!
Thanks for sharing it :)
I think I sh...beautiful!! <br />Thanks for sharing it :)<br />I think I shall post to it (and link back to you!) on my blog. <br /><br />Enjoy the next two weeks with your son still at home!!Jessica Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12152327170331184368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-72065914111409813032009-08-04T13:34:39.843-04:002009-08-04T13:34:39.843-04:00i took this journey with my oldest last fall. it h...i took this journey with my oldest last fall. it has been a year of change and growth for all of us. I have to say - this year is easier but i know that the little one will be just as traumatic in two years. <br /><br />praying for you as you enter this new stage of life as mom.maggiegracecreateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12475293299150321997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-29791479030717542942009-08-04T12:08:29.930-04:002009-08-04T12:08:29.930-04:00I had to wipe away a tear as I read this with my 1...I had to wipe away a tear as I read this with my 1 year old perched on my lap. Thanks for the reminder to treasure these moments!Jesicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16200136297271139623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-62817268525753775142009-08-04T11:32:15.741-04:002009-08-04T11:32:15.741-04:00May you heart be strengthened and comforted as you...May you heart be strengthened and comforted as you all make this huge leap. I can't imagine, but how life goes-- I know it will be but the blink of an eye before I have to.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing and encouraging the rest of us to savor the time too.k.marthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518397155978296283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-2603565151549769252009-08-04T10:52:31.590-04:002009-08-04T10:52:31.590-04:00Beautiful post. It goes fast.Beautiful post. It goes fast.Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311495846073017864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-46092142950896081852009-08-04T10:39:53.654-04:002009-08-04T10:39:53.654-04:00My son is only 9 months old, but I got a little te...My son is only 9 months old, but I got a little teary! What a beautiful gift and reminder.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16736601832233923907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-79255143088635562712009-08-04T10:37:16.955-04:002009-08-04T10:37:16.955-04:00Oh, Richella! Thank you for sharing that. How of...Oh, Richella! Thank you for sharing that. How often I need to be reminded that my calling to to make a home, not keep a house! My daughter is not quite 3 but already I know that those precious childhood years pass in the blink of an eye. Today I will teach love.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03946043005796746807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6758915940467026052.post-46529827339483746282009-08-04T10:19:24.605-04:002009-08-04T10:19:24.605-04:00this is beautiful! I partially understand your pa...this is beautiful! I partially understand your pain--my oldest is starting middle school--we are embarking on a new path with the end being he will move into a dorm! I am trying to walk with my youth a little slower!jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443133395484273320noreply@blogger.com