tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post667297226092158347..comments2023-06-05T06:07:14.289-04:00Comments on Faith, Family & Fun: Parting WordsKaren Hossinkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post-19943156569252937942009-12-16T15:23:34.920-05:002009-12-16T15:23:34.920-05:00O Mom - Honestly, I remind Matthew that God has a ...O Mom - Honestly, I remind Matthew that God has a purpose for his life just as much for my benefit as for his. Some days I really need to remember that - especially if we've had a particularly "ADHD" kind of morning.<br /><br />Kelli - Thank you. I pray his roots <em>are</em> being firmly established!<br /><br />Edie - You're an awesome Grandma, and I think your grand-girls would love to hear similar words from you!<br /><br />Elaine - You know, don't you, that you're the one who inspired me with your benediction post! Yes. For as long as I have breath! <br />Peace to you, too, my friend.<br /><br />~KarenKaren Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post-15747770799954029022009-12-16T14:49:23.720-05:002009-12-16T14:49:23.720-05:00Sounds like "benediction" to me in its p...Sounds like "benediction" to me in its purest form; as my older boys (college) leave to return to school, we always pray. It sometimes feel a bit awkward to gather them in my arms and offer a prayer on their behalf (at least for them), but it is my privilege and joy to do so. <br /><br />For as long as I have breath...<br /><br />Benediction, sister.<br /><br />For the younger generation as well.<br /><br />peace to you today~elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post-50988833260355169862009-12-16T14:27:44.382-05:002009-12-16T14:27:44.382-05:00Love this Karen! God is always a topic of conversa...Love this Karen! God is always a topic of conversation over here but I love how you have made this something you implant in his heart before you leave him. I think I want to do that with my little grand-girls.<br /><br />Love you!!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post-58000452366083227732009-12-16T13:01:57.911-05:002009-12-16T13:01:57.911-05:00I agree with Kelly, your comments are so precious....I agree with Kelly, your comments are so precious. What a wonderful mom you are for giving Matthew this daily sprinkling to firmly establish his roots. <br />Sending you Christmas blessings and cheer.<br />KelliKelliGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00261710060954867880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post-77105749677268078532009-12-16T10:16:52.249-05:002009-12-16T10:16:52.249-05:00I always tell my girls after prayers at bedtime th...I always tell my girls after prayers at bedtime that God made them special and God loves you. Sometimes I hear the "i know" like they've heard it all before tone, but I still always say it. I love how you add He has a purpose for your life, too. I think that's so important for them to 'get'!O Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624043850792201512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post-91412760132705779812009-12-16T09:53:18.688-05:002009-12-16T09:53:18.688-05:00Thanks, Kelly.
I agree with you, wanting our child...Thanks, Kelly.<br />I agree with you, wanting our children to <em>know</em> God. Not just know <em>about</em> Him, but to really know Him. Yes!<br />Oooo! It was a cold walk this morning, but I am doing my best to treasure this opportunity with Matthew.<br />~KarenKaren Hossinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18049412644792482270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5564028752775851609.post-78797578404543541692009-12-16T09:45:15.879-05:002009-12-16T09:45:15.879-05:00that is so sweet karen, thanks for the reminder to...that is so sweet karen, thanks for the reminder to tell them the most important things in life EVERY day. i actually see you walking to school sometimes :) my single prayer for my kids is that they KNOW God, not the facts of the Bible, or the popular prayers, but that they truly know of His love for them. I hope it will encourage them to live out their life bringing glory to God.kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07553954254859908325noreply@blogger.com