tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post2652254031721617905..comments2023-10-28T08:38:58.422-07:00Comments on THE WAY WE ARE: CHANGESDebbiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-80420385305077472282012-04-23T18:19:57.273-07:002012-04-23T18:19:57.273-07:00I don't know why, and it doesn't make sens...I don't know why, and it doesn't make sense to us, but it seems as if God likes us to give out of our "poverty", like the Macedonian churches. He could have sent Elisha to a rich person, but instead He sent him to a poor widow, who had almost nothing to share. The boy had to share his lunch for one with thousands. I also think about the widow's mite, and Peter saying "Silver and gold have I none, but such as I have give I thee."<br /><br />God always multiplies our little offerings, and He also likes to get the credit. Having your mom in your small home will be hard, but also a blessing.<br /><br />Visiting from Janette's,<br /><br />AngelaAngelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718137744623626322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-91937554212805479782012-04-23T18:08:54.362-07:002012-04-23T18:08:54.362-07:00It is difficult caring for loved ones, our decisio...It is difficult caring for loved ones, our decision with my SIL was a no brainer, we had to move her closer to us, it meant starting over for her which was difficult for her and us. A year later we are all still adjusting but I know it was the only decision we could have made. It sounds like you guys have a good plan, your mom is blessed to have you and family that care so much<br />Blessings t youMaryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-77795054510360094672012-04-23T12:01:06.571-07:002012-04-23T12:01:06.571-07:00You're right, we never know what tomorrow brin...You're right, we never know what tomorrow brings. I didn't know I would be hospitalized last week while my mom was having her surgery. Your house sounds really nice and I'm sure you will find the room for everything and make everything work with your mom living with you. The pictures are really sweet! Enjoy your day Debbie!Lois Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04769791435665904180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-30487964400374463292012-04-22T07:29:42.014-07:002012-04-22T07:29:42.014-07:00Debbie
Your g'children are just adorable!
Oh, ...Debbie<br />Your g'children are just adorable!<br />Oh, you are such a good daughter.<br />I will be praying for all the adjustments that will be taking place in your life with your mom<br />coming to kive with you. It won't be easy, but God will give you the grace I'm sure. I'm so glad you will have your weekends-it so important that you and your hubby still have your time together too.camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-4908131197733317022012-04-21T16:06:20.577-07:002012-04-21T16:06:20.577-07:00caring for aging parents is so difficult. i pray...caring for aging parents is so difficult. i pray<br />that the Lord gives you wisdom and grace for<br />the days ahead. He will certainly grant that!myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-23860910666442812672012-04-21T07:11:24.782-07:002012-04-21T07:11:24.782-07:00I'm sorry your heart is burdened. I know that...I'm sorry your heart is burdened. I know that feeling, and it pretends that it'll never leave, or be better. <br /><br />I pray today is day of joy & adventure, relief. Besides, that adorable little guy is bound to threaten any woe that threatens.<br /><br />Hugs, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-35303386437411506032012-04-20T17:22:23.164-07:002012-04-20T17:22:23.164-07:00OH! Debbie, I will be praying for you and your fam...OH! Debbie, I will be praying for you and your family as you make and adjust to these changes, my dh too, always has said "nothing stays the same,", and reading this certainly re-interate this for me, as I am one who doesn't like change. .I was inspired by the way you all have come together and decided how to take care of your mom. Oh! how right you are... "God remains stedfast and faithful." Always"..<br /><br />Now you girls get in there tonight and win a game for me. lol.<br />As always Sam is so adorable, <br />Enjoy your weekend<br />Love, <br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-60761166363136355832012-04-20T08:54:19.937-07:002012-04-20T08:54:19.937-07:00That is a lot of hard things coming at you. I thin...That is a lot of hard things coming at you. I think you guys have worked lots out. How I wish I could have done that for my Mom.<br />We all wanted too but she would have none of it.<br />The agony I went through over this very hard issue. <br />I know you all made the right decision. I do hope you have a great weekend and the pictures are great.Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00998621464797636686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-27440677564198787952012-04-20T07:47:19.077-07:002012-04-20T07:47:19.077-07:00We truly are the sandwich generation. Helping to ...We truly are the sandwich generation. Helping to care for our grandchildren, and also, in many cases, our parents too. I feel for you, and your difficult decisions. Although I am no faced with caring for a parent at this time, I have done it short term, when my father was ill, and also when my mother had her accident. It was difficult to say the least, as I was also caring for Noah too. But somehow, some way, all things will work themselves out. Your little guy is so adorable. My how quickly time flies!! And Tella....such a sweetie pie! I have all three of my little ones today, and the girls until Monday!!! I need some extra vitamins!!!!!<br />Hugs,<br />KrisKrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15578853096888320012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-3569140404455046902012-04-20T06:52:39.233-07:002012-04-20T06:52:39.233-07:00I could read the struggle that you had. But I can ...I could read the struggle that you had. But I can see the love that you have for your mother and family. You will be rewarded for your loving outreach. You are an inspiration to all of us.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690722786561637489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-88600065634515770082012-04-20T05:30:01.239-07:002012-04-20T05:30:01.239-07:00Praying that you will find a way to make all this ...Praying that you will find a way to make all this work, dear one. {{hugs}}Kathy ... aka Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17626590048036292030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-52160687235136105062012-04-20T04:48:06.976-07:002012-04-20T04:48:06.976-07:00The new "norm"...is there really a norm,...The new "norm"...is there really a norm, I think it is just in our mind. I understand missing your old home...I wonder if I will ever get past that and not look back myself...maybe when we have our own place again.<br /><br />My heart reaches out to you as you go through these changes, as you so lovingly extend your home to your mother.<br /><br />I stayed with a friend's mother the other day while the family had time out...they call me the "visiting angel"...I was the one that was blessed, so God will make a way through all this.<br /><br />Well what can I say about "cutie pie"...adorableJanettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-16031778375493562452012-04-20T03:41:38.635-07:002012-04-20T03:41:38.635-07:00Those sweet smiles from Sam must go a long way in ...Those sweet smiles from Sam must go a long way in brightening your day! He is adorable!!!<br /><br />Big changes for sure for you and your mom. Prayers and blessings to you :)GratefulPrayerThankfulHearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912258806814037028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7906989179238604361.post-60927183902566688202012-04-20T03:36:02.347-07:002012-04-20T03:36:02.347-07:00You touched my heart with this, Debbie. I know wha...You touched my heart with this, Debbie. I know what you mean about life never staying the same. We can plan, but we don't hold the control of the plan at all. I have thought about what is going to happen if (or more likely when) my mom can't stay alone. I have a huge amount of respect for you for being such a wonderful daughter. <br /><br />I remember visiting Amish country and learning how they create little additions to their homes, and the parents move in there when the youngest child starts a family. In return, that child gets the house. I think that's a really neat plan.<br /><br />Anyway, may God richly bless you for your willing and unselfish heart and love for your mom.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.com