tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post7346293080917412364..comments2024-03-29T09:17:03.973-04:00Comments on From This Side of the Pond: There's an ocean out thereJoycehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16727615822243830106noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-37195505918411205412010-04-27T14:03:26.739-04:002010-04-27T14:03:26.739-04:00In a word, grace. We don't ever do enough to ...In a word, grace. We don't ever do enough to prepare them, etc., but God's grace is huge and He is after all the "blessed controller of all things." Trust it and give yourself some.<br />Love ya, CherylC. Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524803257073266527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-89695987238520237622010-04-27T13:01:34.352-04:002010-04-27T13:01:34.352-04:00I agree with the other Cindy since I also have a d...I agree with the other Cindy since I also have a daughter getting married (in just six weeks!) Did I do all I could? Did I tell her everything she needs to know? Probably not but just like me when I was her age, I managed to figure out what I didn't already know. And I pray a lot!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583817947078375493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-11029166958148164332010-04-27T12:36:50.787-04:002010-04-27T12:36:50.787-04:00I agree with everyone else's thoughts on this ...I agree with everyone else's thoughts on this post, Joyce. You do have such a gift with words. AND I believe our kids always think we are lecturing them when we just want to have a "meaninful conversation" with them. :-) <br />I do love your words of wisdom. They are right on the mark, though as you said, the last three really do say it all,hm? <br />I'm looking forward to reading about this milestone in your family as your girl graduates. ((HUGS))Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07645857042542944175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-90739744722208033822010-04-27T10:16:31.141-04:002010-04-27T10:16:31.141-04:00I am going through the same feelings now as my dau...I am going through the same feelings now as my daughter is about to get married. I keep thinking of what wisdom that I might need to impart.<br /><br />When we left our son at college I teared up and told him that I felt like there was so much I hadn't said to him. He said, "You've said it. A lot. I promise."<br /><br />Praying for God's richest blessings on your family.Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935305702269407095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-50316437469375406292010-04-27T09:58:03.178-04:002010-04-27T09:58:03.178-04:00Beautiful.....
sheilaBeautiful.....<br /><br /><br />sheilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-17064342095252748372010-04-26T23:33:41.003-04:002010-04-26T23:33:41.003-04:00As always, Joyce, you have such a beautiful way wi...As always, Joyce, you have such a beautiful way with words. I love all your comments. I'm with Billy, I'm saving this for future reference. It was an awesome post. Thanks for your sweet comments about our trip. I am about an hour and a half from Raleigh, so do let me know when you are planning to come and I can drive down. That would be great! Love & blessings from NC!Tales From My Empty Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13788675019831201104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-42202053875287314202010-04-26T20:30:35.754-04:002010-04-26T20:30:35.754-04:00I'm sure you wouldn't mind if I copied thi...I'm sure you wouldn't mind if I copied this down for future use when mine graduate....would you?Billy Coffeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988347213957444145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-16941557064455885962010-04-26T19:08:08.837-04:002010-04-26T19:08:08.837-04:00Joyce,
I loved your little "momisms" t...Joyce, <br /><br />I loved your little "momisms" that you have captured so eloquently and here is hoping that your daughters will take away more than what you would think and become brilliant women, moms and wives in the future. You've done a great job at raising them for God, now He will lead them the remainder of the way. <br /><br />Love and Hugs ~ KatHeart2Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240536955573366802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-40175533787409057032010-04-26T15:43:03.997-04:002010-04-26T15:43:03.997-04:00Love your words of wisdom aka lecture. You and you...Love your words of wisdom aka lecture. You and your hubs have done a great job....she will sore. Congrats to your number 1 girl well done!Formerly known as Frauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12798890008067408048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-45976083137907225602010-04-26T15:35:38.750-04:002010-04-26T15:35:38.750-04:00That is great advice. I am sure that you have taug...That is great advice. I am sure that you have taught her well.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-36844966159521656812010-04-26T15:02:56.061-04:002010-04-26T15:02:56.061-04:00Congratulations. Loved your post.
Blessings, andre...Congratulations. Loved your post.<br />Blessings, andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-20980829071434828302010-04-26T14:07:49.147-04:002010-04-26T14:07:49.147-04:00Such a sweet post. Beautifully said.Such a sweet post. Beautifully said.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10060722558029419610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-50427543061165818082010-04-26T13:58:26.746-04:002010-04-26T13:58:26.746-04:00What a sweet, wonderful post! Hopefully we'll...What a sweet, wonderful post! Hopefully we'll be going through this in another year.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11533317405680450964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-32711166881797602452010-04-26T13:28:35.987-04:002010-04-26T13:28:35.987-04:00KLEENEX ALERT PLEASE!!!!!!!!
Gee whiz, Joyce, hav...KLEENEX ALERT PLEASE!!!!!!!!<br /><br />Gee whiz, Joyce, have a little sympathy on those of us who might be a little hormonal.<br /><br />Beautiful post.Carpool Queenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830399395582428542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-65188372508863292992010-04-26T12:38:10.998-04:002010-04-26T12:38:10.998-04:00Good advice for ALL of us kids, err... adults. You...Good advice for ALL of us kids, err... adults. You might think she's gone, (Happy graduation) but the truth is, she's going to need you more than ever. Be there. I'm sure you will.Duane Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06869537581331071117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-18908224615339774662010-04-26T12:24:37.940-04:002010-04-26T12:24:37.940-04:00So very well put! I love the river analogy. So per...So very well put! I love the river analogy. So perfect. I´m sure she knows all this but it will reassure her to read it here again.<br />Congratulations to Shannon! (If I remember correctly that was her name, right?)Betty Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02357132033070346815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-84104675977928331682010-04-26T12:03:45.511-04:002010-04-26T12:03:45.511-04:00Graduation. Ah. Know the emotional roller coaster ...Graduation. Ah. Know the emotional roller coaster all too well over here. We have a high school senior in the house. Blogged just this morning about a life thing that happens, then makes itself known at the end of the kid line, with the final graduate.<br /><br />The picture is wonderful. I want to go there today!Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00826459451502506768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-65013064313430564672010-04-26T11:40:36.121-04:002010-04-26T11:40:36.121-04:00A beautiful note (non-lecture) to your daughter. :...A beautiful note (non-lecture) to your daughter. :)<br /><br />One more year until I have one in this position. I keep telling him he needs to think about his personal "overhead" and adjust accordingly. Hmmmm<br /><br />Congratulations to her and to you!Carrie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01819737721881821638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-42592094406452877702010-04-26T11:16:46.408-04:002010-04-26T11:16:46.408-04:00Awww, love this post and know she will as well. H...Awww, love this post and know she will as well. Happy grad to both of you. Time goes by so quickly. My daughter will be in high school in the fall and it seems like she was just born, well, um...yesterday.Sit A Spellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365053673515336007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-47845240726513487382010-04-26T10:57:13.421-04:002010-04-26T10:57:13.421-04:00Joyce, as usual you have expressed yourself so bea...Joyce, as usual you have expressed yourself so beautifully! I went through the same agonizing thought process when my oldest was graduating from high school. Did I teach him enough? Did I tell him everything? Have I prepared him? <br /><br />And I've started some of my "non-lectures" with things like, "I know you know this, but ..." Or "I have to say this because I'm the Mom so ...". <br /><br />Step back and enjoy the fruit of your labors: a fully grown, fully educated, well-adjusted adult that is ready to face that ocean.Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04630288151385157311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-60466416051122237612010-04-26T10:00:58.349-04:002010-04-26T10:00:58.349-04:00WHAT?! No tissue warning?! That was terribly mea...WHAT?! No tissue warning?! That was terribly mean not give us any warning.Rebekahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13030426773753619662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-4853274747642128162010-04-26T09:49:32.681-04:002010-04-26T09:49:32.681-04:00Great post!
(Great post is what I say when I hav...Great post! <br />(Great post is what I say when I have no words to explain how much I appreciated your heartfelt, warm, and thought-provoking post. Just an FYI for ya)<br />Happy Graduation to your daughter and Happy Monday morning to you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6934122631054104275.post-55247523999679593372010-04-26T09:23:57.841-04:002010-04-26T09:23:57.841-04:00Happy graduation day! I have a friend whose daugh...Happy graduation day! I have a friend whose daughter, Ashley Brown, is also graduating in your daughter's class. Guess the Browns will be headed that way soon.KBeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749986838867446338noreply@blogger.com