tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post4364650807152739568..comments2023-09-29T04:55:41.715-06:00Comments on A Deliberate Life: A conversationChristinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-20909179330216818852010-09-01T19:37:26.292-06:002010-09-01T19:37:26.292-06:00I'm glad you were there for the little man. I...I'm glad you were there for the little man. It sounds like you said what he needed to hear at that dreadful time.maryjane2744https://www.blogger.com/profile/04224730926062115917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-76948045907169825162010-08-31T22:04:21.939-06:002010-08-31T22:04:21.939-06:00I'm so glad you were there for that little boy...I'm so glad you were there for that little boy. This post was heartbreaking.<br /><br />On our local 10:00 news tonight, I learned that a local boy was killed yesterday in Afghanistan. He and a commrade were both killed and I couldn't help but think of your neighbor and wonder. This boy just graduated from high school two years ago. They interviewed his Mama on the news and she said the two soldiers came to the door and asked if they could come in and she told them no because she knew why they were there. <br /><br />I would have said no too.<br /><br /><br /> Anyway...thank you for sharing this with us. It makes all these "unknown" soldiers so real, and their families real too.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10608746357148522975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-17250914799251922792010-08-31T20:58:42.391-06:002010-08-31T20:58:42.391-06:00Im crying to much to type but it was awesome that ...Im crying to much to type but it was awesome that you were able to touch him and bring comfort. My heart goes out to himMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010242139597312274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-72841040658957201152010-08-31T19:12:26.333-06:002010-08-31T19:12:26.333-06:00You were in the right place at the right time with...You were in the right place at the right time with the perfect words for your little man neighbor. He will forever remember what you said.<br />Not sure where I came from or which blog I saw you on but glad I did. Thank you for sharing today.<br />Take care and God Bless you!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-75227133136718535742010-08-31T16:38:54.279-06:002010-08-31T16:38:54.279-06:00You are such a caring loving lady Chris. I am so g...You are such a caring loving lady Chris. I am so glad you could be there for him.Katie J ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/15076043147542620428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-48028109611890059952010-08-31T11:32:14.592-06:002010-08-31T11:32:14.592-06:00Glad you were there for the little guy, he needed ...Glad you were there for the little guy, he needed you. I am saying a prayer for all that serve our country and their families. Thanks for taking the time to write this, sometimes I need to realize just how close this stuff is.bbubblybhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423578980112090148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-40292597703245896772010-08-31T11:12:48.632-06:002010-08-31T11:12:48.632-06:00How sad. I'm glad he would talk to you about ...How sad. I'm glad he would talk to you about it. He's going to need to talk to you some more, you know.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15799781800542758688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-46812145658754241352010-08-31T11:11:29.998-06:002010-08-31T11:11:29.998-06:00That life-altering conversation the little boy had...That life-altering conversation the little boy had with you was months in the making. Had you not been willing to take time out of your day to give him some attention during all of those little chats...how could he have heard the truth you told him when he most needed to hear it? While crazy-sad for him and his family, your post illustrates how perfectly God weaves the details of our days (and uses our servant-hearts if we'll give them) for His good purpose. <br /><br />And I still find that the sacrifice our service-people make is also born by the ones who love them. For that, I will be forever grateful.99ToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907137892373765012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-83988274977626821922010-08-31T10:46:01.752-06:002010-08-31T10:46:01.752-06:00As I am crying my eyes out, it occurs to me that a...As I am crying my eyes out, it occurs to me that all of your previous conversations with the little man took place so that he would trust you. You would be friends. He was going to need you in THIS moment. If not for those previous conversations THIS conversation would not have happened. I believe less and less in coincidence. You said just what he needed to hear so that he would know that he isn't alone and that his dad is okay. You made his world as right as it could get. If and when I get my project off the ground, I am pretty sure I have a job for you.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14932408372240147454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-18451125620422306582010-08-31T09:56:49.478-06:002010-08-31T09:56:49.478-06:00How blessed that you and this little fellow have e...How blessed that you and this little fellow have each other. I am sure there is an extra reward waiting for you in heaven Chris. I'm sure of it.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974376008651624094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-65471940369723106382010-08-31T08:51:59.166-06:002010-08-31T08:51:59.166-06:00oh momma, all I can say is now I am crying...oh momma, all I can say is now I am crying...Chupsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815628188647669720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-4502472184473770602010-08-31T08:07:46.686-06:002010-08-31T08:07:46.686-06:00Thank God for you Chris. It's always so humbl...Thank God for you Chris. It's always so humbling when God uses us in situations like these, isn't it? I'm just so happy that you were there to help ease the little guy through a tough situation. I know your words made a difference to him. I'll be praying for him and his family. Thanks for sharing this.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09903038555489140718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-6641612525700630222010-08-31T05:55:43.708-06:002010-08-31T05:55:43.708-06:00Wow, this brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for ta...Wow, this brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for taking the time to talk to the young boy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-32777273907206614572010-08-31T04:54:57.536-06:002010-08-31T04:54:57.536-06:00It's so sad this little guy has to grow up wit...It's so sad this little guy has to grow up without his dad. I'm glad he had you to talk to and hope your words and hugs helped him through the most difficult day in his young life. I pray for all those who fight to keep us safe.MBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01430150187237706515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-4017544861402866402010-08-31T04:14:50.177-06:002010-08-31T04:14:50.177-06:00wow.
it all does make me believe in divine purpose...wow.<br />it all does make me believe in divine purpose.<br /><br />Mizcarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00218359443068688873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-78384683797431638072010-08-30T23:43:13.077-06:002010-08-30T23:43:13.077-06:00Chuckle. Yes, Chris, I know the signifigance of b...Chuckle. Yes, Chris, I know the signifigance of being clothed in white. grin. I meant that it was divine inspiration that you thought to tell that child about the white robe when he worried that his father would always have to wear the army shirt. <br /><br />And I meant that it is good to know what and why you believe. for moments just like this. As you said, sound Biblical teaching is essential--and for a reason beyond ourselves.<br /><br />I was just being glad you knew what you know and were able to say it. I apparently was so emotional from the story that I wrote it badly.<br /><br />You, however, said it well. :)<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-86339785816222325322010-08-30T23:42:47.150-06:002010-08-30T23:42:47.150-06:00That was amazing. You had me in tears. My heart ac...That was amazing. You had me in tears. My heart aches so intensely for the wives, children and parents who lose their soldiers. You did an awesome deed today and that little boy might sleep better knowing his daddy is in good hands.The Fat Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13583918986118438324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-76822631475245083782010-08-30T23:29:13.567-06:002010-08-30T23:29:13.567-06:00Wow that really made me cry... especially on a day...Wow that really made me cry... especially on a day like today when I'm truly despising deployment. Glad God put you to be there for the little guy today. My heart hurts for him...Julie, The Accidental Fat Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14885370142080678937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-75850734026380409332010-08-30T22:12:50.843-06:002010-08-30T22:12:50.843-06:00Oh geez that just brought tears to my eyesOh geez that just brought tears to my eyesAylilthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480200304157117497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-70523761379369749882010-08-30T21:56:34.402-06:002010-08-30T21:56:34.402-06:00Sad. Incredibly beautiful.
Awesome that you and y...Sad. Incredibly beautiful.<br /><br />Awesome that you and your neighbour boy talk so freely.<br /><br />Let the tears flow. Healing comes in it's own time.<br /><br />We've lost 2 New Zealand soldiers in the last month. Soldiers and their families need our loving support. They do an terrific job but sometimes I wonder why we have all these wars. Life can be strange.MargieAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05591436464085450834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-71947096583414681922010-08-30T21:39:53.024-06:002010-08-30T21:39:53.024-06:0019:8 To her was granted. By divine grace.
That sh...19:8 To her was granted. By divine grace.<br /><br />That she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white. She must be arrayed in spotless white.<br /><br />For the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. What this white raiment is not left in doubt. It is woven by the pure and holy lives of the saints.<br /><br />Thanks Deb, but I can't take any credit...<br /><br />"She" is the church...<br />We are given a robe that has been washed in the blood of the lamb. I have known this since sunday school. This is Why a bible believing church is so important. My sunday school teacher Mrs. Scott taught me that.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13708815560712267698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-79979914005755705052010-08-30T21:32:46.705-06:002010-08-30T21:32:46.705-06:00What you told that little boy was perfect. The shi...What you told that little boy was perfect. The shining white clothes was absolutely inspired. Everyone is right--God put you right there, right then--and He gave you the words.<br /><br />If anyone doubts that it is important to know what you know about the Lord, they should doubt no longer. Your faith and knowledge touched that little child's heart and mind today.<br /><br />God is good--even when we don't understand why tragic things happen as they do.<br /><br />Hugs.<br /><br />DebAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-88925708082698305172010-08-30T21:23:30.360-06:002010-08-30T21:23:30.360-06:00Also glad you were there and he was able to talk t...Also glad you were there and he was able to talk to you! <br />My heart goes out to the whole family.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08433530343156355284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-50283990159761964192010-08-30T21:14:46.210-06:002010-08-30T21:14:46.210-06:00it is so awesome that you were there for himit is so awesome that you were there for himKarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16921999791351191824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-463655558550518858.post-30017347299362615852010-08-30T20:59:06.714-06:002010-08-30T20:59:06.714-06:00Yeah, well now *I'm* in tears, too. Thanks fo...Yeah, well now *I'm* in tears, too. Thanks for sharing that love and truth with your little neighbor, Chris. And a bit DITTO and AMEN to the thanks to those serving (and their families, too) our country today. We are so blessed.SeattleRunnerGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09002118312678302651noreply@blogger.com