tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post438591809490952848..comments2024-03-26T00:28:34.885-07:00Comments on Just following Jesus in my real life...: On my firstborn's birthday...elizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-4354343162528543602014-03-27T23:28:54.261-07:002014-03-27T23:28:54.261-07:00Thank you, Julie!Thank you, Julie!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-24766757525817680752014-03-27T23:28:42.000-07:002014-03-27T23:28:42.000-07:00Isn't being a Nana, in my case, and a Lolli, i...Isn't being a Nana, in my case, and a Lolli, in your case, simply amazing. It's the same powerful love as for your children only different...in some ways better, because now you know enough to enjoy the moments since time zooms by so fast!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-76496318196388996442014-03-27T23:26:20.769-07:002014-03-27T23:26:20.769-07:00Carol, I love Diana Trautwein and got to meet her...Carol, I love Diana Trautwein and got to meet her in person at the Jumping Tandem retreat. I'm so glad you took time to comment, and yes, it's so great to meet someone at our stage of life. I co-lead an online community group for (in)courage for women over 50. Next session you should join us!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-9626444376181102322014-03-27T23:24:03.296-07:002014-03-27T23:24:03.296-07:00Donna, you are so right. Seeing the beautiful wom...Donna, you are so right. Seeing the beautiful women of God my daughters are is a blessing beyond words!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-23678297845494913722014-03-27T09:01:43.734-07:002014-03-27T09:01:43.734-07:00Stunning. Absolutely stunning. Stunning. Absolutely stunning. Julie Garmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774724750356986307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-38590395370165325412014-03-27T05:09:20.448-07:002014-03-27T05:09:20.448-07:00How sweet this is!!! I know exactly this feeling.....How sweet this is!!! I know exactly this feeling....My oldest (mine by marriage) is married and has the sweetest boys that I just absolutely had no idea how being a "Lolli" could make me feel.<br />My youngest daughter, my first born will be 21 next month.... and many times, which I know is only by the grace of God that she has grown into a sweet spirited young lady that loves the Lord. <br />My almost 17 year old son amazes me with the choices in his life. He is wise beyond his years no matter how much this boy can drive me crazy... his heart is determined to make Godly decisions. The baby of the bunch is 9 and is so inquisitive and fun-loving that I wonder where he came from some days. Just last week, I had a melt-down of sorts.... and I told my husband that my kids are so much better than I am. Their wisdom, discernment and their ability to take things in stride is amazing. Not only did God's grace cover my weakness... He lifted my children far and above my weaknesses.... IN my weakness HE has made them STRONG! Thanks for this awesome reminder.Piperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10713421156460012075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-16356642709512899872014-03-27T04:31:16.633-07:002014-03-27T04:31:16.633-07:00yes, grandparenting. isn't it wonderful! whe...yes, grandparenting. isn't it wonderful! when i am down if i can just have a hug, i am all better! (I used to say "I just need a baby cheek next to mine." - now no more babies on the horizon) regarding playing with our kids - as I was leaving the other day my 5 year old granddaughter was all sad and said she thought her daddy was lucky - because he had me to play with all the time when he was little .k sticking up for my sweet DIL I explaineed that when her daddy was little, i couldn't always play with him because i had to do the mommie stuff like her mom does! she had to think about that for awhile - a new thought to her. that's the thing about being a grandma! i just wrote a birthday letter to her 41 year old daddy this month..<br /><br />one off the things i love about these link ups is meeting people my age and stage of life. have you ever been on Dianatrautwein.com blog. she is a grandma and a great writer and has a great community going on over there. stumbled across her on Deeper Story. carol longenecker hiestandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14085635910854725798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-40025300517300369532014-03-27T02:51:28.603-07:002014-03-27T02:51:28.603-07:00Elizabeth, My oldest son will be 27 this year, and...Elizabeth, My oldest son will be 27 this year, and your poignant writing hit home. I love your last few sentences the most - to have your work recognized in some fashion would be icing on the cake. But, you already have the cake itself in the form of family and faith. Donna Hopkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03102284065955298362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-6512098000895194642014-03-26T22:40:52.797-07:002014-03-26T22:40:52.797-07:00Oh, Lisa, being a grandparent is so amazing. The ...Oh, Lisa, being a grandparent is so amazing. The love is every bit as powerful as mother love, but in a way even more, because you notice everything so much more this time around.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-82181949604048244302014-03-26T22:39:24.059-07:002014-03-26T22:39:24.059-07:00Yes! I just wish I could slow time down a wee bit...Yes! I just wish I could slow time down a wee bit.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-62534537557852181082014-03-26T22:38:55.561-07:002014-03-26T22:38:55.561-07:00Thank you, dear Brandee!Thank you, dear Brandee!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-27827493435272675692014-03-26T22:38:37.156-07:002014-03-26T22:38:37.156-07:00Thank you my friend. I cried while writing this. ...Thank you my friend. I cried while writing this. The time is going too, too fast!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-17022472842581604692014-03-26T22:37:49.455-07:002014-03-26T22:37:49.455-07:00You are right...each child is my favorite for thei...You are right...each child is my favorite for their own unique reasons!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-90914707711864087182014-03-26T22:37:11.544-07:002014-03-26T22:37:11.544-07:00Thank you so much, June. I wrote with tears runni...Thank you so much, June. I wrote with tears running down my cheeks. Mama love is a powerful thing!elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06572872315082254364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-56092056903251851072014-03-26T15:08:12.755-07:002014-03-26T15:08:12.755-07:00Beautifully written, Elizabeth.Beautifully written, Elizabeth.Inspired By Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09846209740481251443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-60423994857171992432014-03-26T11:37:49.321-07:002014-03-26T11:37:49.321-07:00What a beautiful tribute to your special birthday ...What a beautiful tribute to your special birthday girl. There is just nothing like the first-born, or the second, or third either for that matter, is there.Elizabeth "Libby" Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145264016754286426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-59439980237295163302014-03-26T09:51:03.294-07:002014-03-26T09:51:03.294-07:00Happy birthday to your sweet daughter. This is a ...Happy birthday to your sweet daughter. This is a beautiful picture of your love for her. What a blessing you are to each other - and that's the real gift God gave you. <br />~Adrienne~Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401476871614514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-44848187739921308952014-03-26T09:40:22.655-07:002014-03-26T09:40:22.655-07:00LOVELOVEBrandee Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08960175760263515363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-83384308476952991042014-03-26T09:23:14.805-07:002014-03-26T09:23:14.805-07:00That is beautiful. enjoy those precious wee ones a...That is beautiful. enjoy those precious wee ones and continue to make memories.Thoughts for the dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07166340365607117445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1105171804337429232.post-60359054347500177612014-03-26T09:08:12.640-07:002014-03-26T09:08:12.640-07:00What a beautiful tribute to your daughter and to m...What a beautiful tribute to your daughter and to mothering in general. <br /><br />This made me smile: A few moments later she burst out, "Nana, this is the best day!"<br />I look forward to when my daughters have kids...Lisa notes...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07103364395238899215noreply@blogger.com