tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post2565798408826424265..comments2024-03-27T11:52:23.308-04:00Comments on Thinking About Home: Five on FridayCheryl http://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-90876935063658060122020-04-02T08:52:21.843-04:002020-04-02T08:52:21.843-04:00Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Sue...Thank you for your kind and encouraging words, Sue! Indeed, we know that our Father has <i>everything</i> in His hands . . . but we need to hear it often, don't we? Blessings to you and yours! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-43394445629075275952020-04-01T14:54:21.990-04:002020-04-01T14:54:21.990-04:00I am so sorry for your family's loss, Cheryl, ...I am so sorry for your family's loss, Cheryl, but so thankful for our great hope in Christ, and for a great reunion day!<br />I am sorry Katie isn't able to come right now, but happy for you of her early visit, our heavenly Father certainly knows what lies ahead and how to manage everything for us, from special moments with loved ones, to getting /helping us with our projects, therefore He has got this Covid 19 in His hand.<br />Thank you for the update on Kati, she id glowing.<br />Blessings,<br />Sue.<br /><br /><br />As always I leave so encouraged and inspired, Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-43076046066605749252020-03-26T21:51:11.961-04:002020-03-26T21:51:11.961-04:00Yes, He is!! Yes, He is!! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-50243812487983178742020-03-26T13:23:12.308-04:002020-03-26T13:23:12.308-04:00God is good! Always and forever!God is good! Always and forever!Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-79150226533102183782020-03-25T23:59:08.973-04:002020-03-25T23:59:08.973-04:00You are so right . . . so many people have faced (...You are so right . . . so many people have faced (or are facing) disappointment. Like you, my heart goes out to the people in nursing homes and people who live alone. What a lonely and frightening time it must be for some of them! <br /><br />Kati is radiant . . . quite happy and that certainly does a mom's heart good. <br /><br />I hope to share photos of the master bedroom soon. I decided not to wait for the shutters or the finishing touches, because that might be a while. But my first group of photos did not turn out as I had planned, and now I'm waiting for a sunny day. :) Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-17706660631694769862020-03-25T13:11:28.981-04:002020-03-25T13:11:28.981-04:00Such a good reminder of God's grace and to be ...Such a good reminder of God's grace and to be mindful of the many ways He brings us blessings and cares for us. And so much beauty to enjoy and be thankful for. But I am sorry the shower has not worked out. The list of canceled plans is long, for some more than for others. I feel sorry for the bride and grooms ... and the lonely people in nursing homes ... and grandparents not seeing their grandchildren (thankful for facetime even though they live 12 minutes away!) And so on. By the way Katie is a radiant mom-to-be. It's nice you've been able to get your master bedroom project done and look forward to seeing it finished! podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-26216405258902241002020-03-22T14:18:59.884-04:002020-03-22T14:18:59.884-04:00Oh my goodness, Lorraine. I am not opposed to allo...Oh my goodness, Lorraine. I am not opposed to allowing comments with differing opinions here, but for the good of my readers, I certainly will not leave up a comment as coarse and hate-filled as that one was. Sorry you saw that. Yes, God have mercy on him/her. <br /><br />"When the time is right" is a good phrase for so many things! We know that our times are in His hands! Thank you for all of the love, hugs, and prayers . . . the same to you! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-91891975354247165632020-03-22T12:56:52.147-04:002020-03-22T12:56:52.147-04:00I am so glad you deleted that 'horrible' c...I am so glad you deleted that 'horrible' comment. God have mercy on that person.<br /><br />I'm sorry you have to give up Kati's baby shower. But, knowing you all, you will have a wonderful celebration when the time is right.<br /><br />Love, hugs and prayers for all of you. Jesus will see us all through this.<br /><br />FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-22403896082800970232020-03-21T23:40:00.035-04:002020-03-21T23:40:00.035-04:00It will be good to look back and say, "Thus f...It will be good to look back and say, "Thus far the Lord has helped us." (I Samuel 7:12) Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-75137886480125795192020-03-21T19:43:09.059-04:002020-03-21T19:43:09.059-04:00In days to come we will look back at this time and...In days to come we will look back at this time and see God working in and through in ways we can't even imagine. It's comforting to do that now, in the midst of our strange times. Kati is a beautiful mother-to-be. How wonderful that she was able to come home for a short while even though she can't now. Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-16595881695281852762020-03-21T18:56:05.495-04:002020-03-21T18:56:05.495-04:00Haha! Thankful for that internet . . . no Hazmat s...Haha! Thankful for that internet . . . no Hazmat suit required! 😉<br />Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-47340736330715455262020-03-21T18:54:51.604-04:002020-03-21T18:54:51.604-04:00Yes, Kati is a beautiful, glowing pregnant mama. S...Yes, Kati is a beautiful, glowing pregnant mama. She is happy and it shows! When we do get to celebrate, it will be such a joyful occasion. We do love our new floor. I can't wait to share it! And I agree with you . . . there is no doubt that The Lord is at work! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-85526519482047534572020-03-21T17:18:53.165-04:002020-03-21T17:18:53.165-04:00Kati looks so beautiful! Well that is disappointin...Kati looks so beautiful! Well that is disappointing to have to delay the baby shower, but perhaps it won’t be for too long. Flying is the one thing that would strike fear in my heart...all that recycled air. Can’t wait to see the floor in your bedroom...that really did all work out just perfectly. I see that you folks have a good internet connection. 😉 Here’s to times of seeing all that The Lord is working out in this extraordinary scenario. I have a feeling that it’s a whole lot. Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-43029506513795255032020-03-21T15:14:39.613-04:002020-03-21T15:14:39.613-04:00I think it is okay to be sad about these things! A...I think it is okay to be sad about these things! About Rachel's wedding . . . a HUGE sigh from me too. <br /><br />And yet . . . even so . . . even with the sadness and disappointment . . . you are absolutely right! His grace is enough!<br /><br />Love to you all! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-14367778265743821172020-03-21T15:06:54.514-04:002020-03-21T15:06:54.514-04:00So many disruptions to our daily lives and for spe...So many disruptions to our daily lives and for special activities. I’m so sad about Kati’s shower! We’re likely going to have make changes to Rachel’s wedding. Sigh.<br /><br />God’s Grace is enough for all our need, isn’t it?Deanna Rabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07946588895797307347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-60176042905934077782020-03-21T14:16:08.227-04:002020-03-21T14:16:08.227-04:00Oh yes, I am so grateful for ALL of those things! ...Oh yes, I am so grateful for ALL of those things! What grace! What a gift!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-28785081005441004892020-03-21T14:14:27.764-04:002020-03-21T14:14:27.764-04:00That is SO true, Ellen! I am praying that people a...That is SO true, Ellen! I am praying that people are prodded by these events to consider their eternal destiny! After all, it's the only thing that matters! <br /><br />Sorry about Addy's birthday party and that your kids were unable to travel. Disappointment is going to reach us all, I'm afraid. <br /><br />Love this part of your comment too: <i>So good to know that the One who holds everything holds us too!</i> Amen!Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-62888612243361326942020-03-21T14:04:11.772-04:002020-03-21T14:04:11.772-04:00Becki, thank you so much for your kind words. Inde...Becki, thank you so much for your kind words. Indeed, these are days of disappointment and loss for so many people. I agree that this virus has changed how we think about a lot of things. May we be able to keep our focus on the things that are eternal! Cheryl https://www.blogger.com/profile/00063844335185525553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-51428050459556461752020-03-21T13:12:25.209-04:002020-03-21T13:12:25.209-04:00I was reflecting on your loss of Edna and that she...I was reflecting on your loss of Edna and that she did not have this additional concern on her mind and that the family did not need to suddenly stop gathering near her as she celebrated that final earthly birthday and her departure. That you ALL were able to gather without a worry to sing goodbye....ah timing. His grace to you all.<br />Joaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01410962694354845751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-24460829188351688372020-03-21T11:21:49.885-04:002020-03-21T11:21:49.885-04:00A post for our times! Love it. Sad with you about ...A post for our times! Love it. Sad with you about the cancelling of the baby shower. We had our first sad cancellation, too. Our kids didn't travel over the mountains to come to Addy's cancelled 3rd birthday party. This is a time for people to consider their eternal destiny. Happy about the flooring and how that all worked out. So good to know that the One who holds everything holds us, too! And...I'm thankful for bloggy friends that keep on blogging!ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6596988245744679027.post-3615049912079638842020-03-21T07:50:37.763-04:002020-03-21T07:50:37.763-04:00I'm sorry to read you aren't able to have ...I'm sorry to read you aren't able to have Kati's baby shower when you wanted to. I feel your disappointment in your words. Our lives are so slowed down, we're not giving up much in these early days of social distancing, but we're aware of so many others who are. Wedding venues cancelled so plans being changed to much smaller gatherings. Grandparents not able to see their grandchildren of all ages... Thankful for DH's retirement last summer. It has made this time so much easier. Now we just try to stay clear of the virus. That invisible virus... I know someday we'll all be behaving normally again, but thinking about how to avoid the virus feels like it's changing us in some fundamental ways that may take some undoing (or simply accepting) when this gets past us.Beckihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16940604077427078249noreply@blogger.com