tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post1405120802423223010..comments2023-10-28T08:38:58.422-07:00Comments on THE WAY WE ARE: A TIME TO BE BORN AND A TIME TO DIEDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-77184993066600603222010-05-07T18:00:32.861-07:002010-05-07T18:00:32.861-07:00this made me cry, so far i have been a silent, tho...this made me cry, so far i have been a silent, though still nonetheless blessed observer of yr blog but i just commented how youve ministered to my heart as a mother and wife tho weve spoken very little over the time i grew up with melody and so on, but i just want to affirm you have blessed my heart w your blogAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-62158041886143863942010-02-02T21:53:59.296-08:002010-02-02T21:53:59.296-08:00Happy, happy anniversary to you guys! What a beau...Happy, happy anniversary to you guys! What a beautiful couple you are and an inspiration for those of us at the 10 year mark!!! Saw The Color Purple play a few months back -- absolutely loved it. Hope you do too!It Feels Like Chaoshttp://itfeelslikechaos.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-63376847670569787192010-02-01T14:42:52.113-08:002010-02-01T14:42:52.113-08:00Hope you don't mind. I added a link to your bl...Hope you don't mind. I added a link to your blog on arise 2 write.<br />andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-91194321961440603462010-02-01T09:37:14.604-08:002010-02-01T09:37:14.604-08:00Dear Debbie, My heartfelt condolences to you dear ...Dear Debbie, My heartfelt condolences to you dear SIL. When I first looked at the picture before even reading anything, I thought" what a lovely couple and grandson". The smiles told a lot.<br /><br />The scripture you shared is great, and your thoughts spoke to me. I have had a lot of time to think lately, through this physical trial, and one thing I have been thinking about is my life and what can be said about it<br />My desire is to hear "well done my good and faithful servant."<br />As always I leave here encouraged and challenged to become more dedicated.<br />Thank you for praying for me, I am thankful that I am able to be about visiting today. I have so missed not being able to visit. Yesterday was a great day, and today seems even better. Me thinks I see a light at the end of this tunnel. lol<br />Hugs and blessings,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16949983164111997270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-84685531772644675702010-01-31T19:37:15.227-08:002010-01-31T19:37:15.227-08:00Hi Sweet Debbie,
Isn't it interesting how a fu...Hi Sweet Debbie,<br />Isn't it interesting how a funeral can influence us? I think God uses them to help us to stay focused on what IS more important.<br /><br />I always come away from a funeral with a deeper desire to make every day count for the Kingdom, yet always have so much room for growth in this area.<br /><br />You shine the love of our Lord, dear friend, in a way that leaves a lingering fragrant aroma of Christ to savor and be drawn to.<br />We can always do better than we are, but I want you to know that you definitely DO radiate His love in a beautiful way!! He delights in your loving, caring, giving heart, and the way you share His love with others!!<br /><br />Have a joyful week!<br />Love ya,<br />BeckyBECKYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10272099392249278847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-9875853409485847712010-01-31T16:55:07.678-08:002010-01-31T16:55:07.678-08:00Debbie:
I just visited Gayle over at Solitary Mom...Debbie:<br /><br />I just visited Gayle over at Solitary Moments and she wrote about not knowing when we will die.<br /><br />I thought of the verse you posted - and yes I want to stand before Jesus and have Him say to me, "well done, good and faithful servant."<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JoanJoan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-44247422472288368672010-01-31T11:46:01.847-08:002010-01-31T11:46:01.847-08:00A good, timely and much needed post. Thank you for...A good, timely and much needed post. Thank you for posting.Musings of A Ministerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991359333687288549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-24398851799959210362010-01-31T03:55:51.011-08:002010-01-31T03:55:51.011-08:00What a wonderful word to remind us to make every m...What a wonderful word to remind us to make every moment of every day count for HIM. We went to one such funeral recently and what stuck with me were everyone who spoke of "Jim" said, "I never heard him speak an unkind word about anyone." & "You didn't talk to Jim for 5 minutes without hims asking you if you knew Jesus." What a testimony.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-68454726354225938712010-01-30T22:20:29.468-08:002010-01-30T22:20:29.468-08:00Dear One,
Beautiful thoughts and reflections. My...Dear One,<br /><br />Beautiful thoughts and reflections. My husband and I are trying to live within today since he had his open-heart surgery in 2006. You made me rethink many things again here with so much going in our lives.<br /><br />My prayers are with you and your family.<br /><br />Love you,<br />AlleluiabelleAlleluiabellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15737663459139575676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-73973036689232736912010-01-30T21:56:52.126-08:002010-01-30T21:56:52.126-08:00Oh Debbie...
Sweetie this is the perfect song and ...Oh Debbie...<br />Sweetie this is the perfect song and I just love it. Thank you for sharing a little of Ralph te Velde with me this evening. He sounds like a wonderful man to have such a beuatiful influence on his grandson. He will in turn share this influence with his children as well. Isn't is something how the circle of life continues if it is taught well.<br /><br />I am so tickled about this new little guy that is coming into our lives. He does not have a name yet, they are still working on it. I didn't share the picture that shows he is a true boy, but it does exist, and I so tickled for my son. This family needs some happiness brought to it this year, this is our year to shine.<br /><br />Thank you for stopping by, and I just wanted to share that Matthew 25:23 is my favorite. I tell this to my children all the time. Debbie you show your love for the Lord every day that I come to visit you. You do live you life in a way that reflects that. You are such a giving person, and you share you love in every post. You do not realize how much you touch our lives each day, and you cannot begin to imagine the people who read our blogs each and every day. Believe me they know.<br /><br />Have a beautiful Sunday with your family. Once again, so touching. Country hugs and much love...SherryCountry Wings in Phoenixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02665526569698123576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-37624591197274293922010-01-30T21:48:16.153-08:002010-01-30T21:48:16.153-08:00What a blessing to have this influence in your fam...What a blessing to have this influence in your family. Thank you for sharing from your heart.Rhodema @ MommyLifehttp://www.herdingworms.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-58062034420234498002010-01-30T19:57:46.590-08:002010-01-30T19:57:46.590-08:00How neat that this grandfather had such an impact ...How neat that this grandfather had such an impact on his grandson...just by the way he lived. His life was his testimony.<br />:-) Thanks for the inspiration that my life is a louder testimony of my love for the Lord than my words.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11503664045488972731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-79106556027103532262010-01-30T19:17:01.582-08:002010-01-30T19:17:01.582-08:00What an uplifting manner in which you've share...What an uplifting manner in which you've shared this somber news. I sense your Ralph is smiling and nodding at your wise reflections.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-84897776528254910422010-01-30T19:16:26.295-08:002010-01-30T19:16:26.295-08:00What an uplifting manner in which you've share...What an uplifting manner in which you've shared this somber news. I sense your Ralph is smiling and nodding at your wise reflections.Mevely317https://www.blogger.com/profile/14786988262452989091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-75669289845298988312010-01-30T18:29:18.323-08:002010-01-30T18:29:18.323-08:00Beautifully said.Beautifully said.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-90461573527766602812010-01-30T18:23:39.231-08:002010-01-30T18:23:39.231-08:00I want what you wrote here so much. I want to hear...I want what you wrote here so much. I want to hear HIm say well done....I want to live making a difference. Have a great rest of the weekend. SarahNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-50495397791862420372010-01-30T17:50:50.026-08:002010-01-30T17:50:50.026-08:00I love this song and as my children get older the ...I love this song and as my children get older the time changes again and life goes on my dear thank you for this song todayannies homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583996787641143024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-84379617687767990222010-01-30T17:34:18.866-08:002010-01-30T17:34:18.866-08:00This sounds like a man that was well loved. These ...This sounds like a man that was well loved. These scriptures are so perfect. Thank-you for sharing about this man today.<br />God Bless,<br />GingerGinger~~Enchanting Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15930442106195929472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-69594882550877286752010-01-30T16:44:32.259-08:002010-01-30T16:44:32.259-08:00Deb, this was so good. I love your observations a...Deb, this was so good. I love your observations after attending this funeral. I've been to way too many but I'm always encouraged when it is a celebration of a life lived for the Lord. Your song choice was perfect too.<br /><br />My paternal grandfather was the first person I lost that I was very close to. It was way back in 1971. However, he had such an impact on people. Do you know that I attended a high school reunion and a guy came up to me and told me that my grandpa had led him to the Lord! I was overjoyed as he described the encounter. <br /><br />It brings to mind the song "Thank You for Giving to the Lord". Have you heard it? I think Ray Boltz sings it. I'll have to check YouTube. <br /><br />Love,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-12556621187424497772010-01-30T15:49:14.201-08:002010-01-30T15:49:14.201-08:00Thank you for those thoughts, Dear. Blessings ~Thank you for those thoughts, Dear. Blessings ~Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11414636204646241763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-19034061444344313072010-01-30T15:03:58.769-08:002010-01-30T15:03:58.769-08:00What a life well spent! Thanks for sharing.What a life well spent! Thanks for sharing.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17653167953996361152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-46358307798109050192010-01-30T14:30:20.754-08:002010-01-30T14:30:20.754-08:00Time goes by so fast! And it's better to start...Time goes by so fast! And it's better to start putting our attention on those that have eternal values. May God's comfort cover your SIL and his family. Blessings.RCUBEshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726426726039665564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-61526024699531303862010-01-30T14:13:16.845-08:002010-01-30T14:13:16.845-08:00I have loved that song since the time I first hear...I have loved that song since the time I first heard it. I have had similar experiences at funerals lately. Even services for people I thought I knew pretty well I was impressed with the stories those who knew them even better shared. The older I get the more I realize how short life is. Thank you for sharing these wonderful thoughts with us.<br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-88351617387187657262010-01-30T13:06:43.891-08:002010-01-30T13:06:43.891-08:00Hi Debbie,
What a great post! Thank you for sharin...Hi Debbie,<br />What a great post! Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful Sunday.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SandiSandi@ Rose Chintz Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17415214311003251398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-71557395732470056382010-01-30T12:13:29.536-08:002010-01-30T12:13:29.536-08:00That verse is one of my all time favorites! So tr...That verse is one of my all time favorites! So true!From the Old InkWellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08267256837056940585noreply@blogger.com