tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post3418147727277840951..comments2023-10-21T08:04:34.367-04:00Comments on Awesome God...Ordinary Girl: Not What I ExpectedKelliGirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00261710060954867880noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-50989757798732466542010-09-03T18:12:16.738-04:002010-09-03T18:12:16.738-04:00With each new milestone you'll encounter, God ...With each new milestone you'll encounter, God will better prepare your heart for the college release. I know this one... it nearly did me in; yet, here I sit tonight, convalescing with 2 college sons around my table and young ones chattering away, and I am thankful for those milestones.<br /><br />Remembrance helps me now.<br /><br />peace`elaineelaine @ peace for the journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09675745465728814736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-66147248690179454512010-09-03T13:14:40.409-04:002010-09-03T13:14:40.409-04:00What a wondeful post, Kelli; and what an equally w...What a wondeful post, Kelli; and what an equally wonderful addendum by Dan! I cracked up.<br /><br />I promise (from my empty-nest vantage point, and the amazing age of 62): The BEST is yet to come!<br /><br />Blessings, <br />KathleenKathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-44166434786800319452010-09-03T06:09:48.953-04:002010-09-03T06:09:48.953-04:00It does get quiet at first and then life fills up ...It does get quiet at first and then life fills up again. It's great to have days with nothing but quiet to keep you company but it does get almost too quiet and I worry about the days coming when all day is quiet (like when they are off and out of the house). It makes you want to grab them tight and never let go!Sarah (GenMom)http://www.genesismoments.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-4185760589039332062010-09-02T22:15:48.802-04:002010-09-02T22:15:48.802-04:00I'm a step behind you guys, so I can't off...I'm a step behind you guys, so I can't offer any sage advice here. <br /><br />I just got a look at the middle school insides for the first time. I'm asking, "Why are we sending the kids to high school in middle school?!" I'm just so glad it's not me, now, and thrilled that big girl is excited to have a locker and classes with multiple teachers.<br /><br />Which all points to secret undiscovered blessings. And I think, on the road of child-rearing, that God throws in these moments of encouragement, moments of bittersweetness, patches of the rough stuff, to make sure you keep Him in view, even as we are watching them leave our view. We do need to keep praying that they will see him through us and, increasingly, in themselves.<br /><br />I'm woo-hooing here officially as of Tuesday :-) [finally!!!!]Sue J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08668691234427771146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-21588355364693542082010-09-02T10:56:10.160-04:002010-09-02T10:56:10.160-04:00Kelli and Dan, as your kids prepare for and leave ...Kelli and Dan, as your kids prepare for and leave for college, there will be an adjustment period for sure, but you definitely don't find yourself being less of a parent -- the role just changes.<br /><br />Believe it or not, you'll be praying even more for them than you are now, and you'll find all kinds of neat ways to stay connected and involved in their lives. And when you're doing those things long-distance, the pace of life doesn't really slow down because you'll find yourself busy traveling more.<br /><br />And finally, when they get through college and settle into their adult lives, you'll find your relationship has moved into a very special friendship. It's precious and sweet -- you'll enjoy it. But yes, there will be times you really miss them. Sorry, but there's no way around it! :)Cheryl Barkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15700429665500763372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-85641169944092916152010-09-01T13:27:05.588-04:002010-09-01T13:27:05.588-04:00I just loved Dan's comment!!!
I'm not an ...I just loved Dan's comment!!! <br />I'm not an empty nester for quite a while, but this IS Austin's senior year. It's really strange! <br /><br />I saw my cousin--who also has a senior--on Saturday at a cross country meet in charlotte. It's the only time we see each other in the fall! She said that she broke down that morning because it was his last Providence Meet! He asked his mom if she was going to have a meltdown with each "last meet?" She laughed and said yes!! <br /><br />Love ya!<br />SusanRunner Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13117856929394961713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-82338965681021938182010-09-01T13:17:58.368-04:002010-09-01T13:17:58.368-04:00We are already in our 3rd week of school, Kelli. M...We are already in our 3rd week of school, Kelli. My daughter is in 10th grade (my youngest!) and so I'm home schooling the very last one. Half of me is thrilled to have this time with her, and the other half can't wait to be done! LOL<br /><br />We do our best, and the rest is in God's hands...Julie Gillieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043208077641628180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-66691467205090831972010-08-31T21:53:55.629-04:002010-08-31T21:53:55.629-04:00Kelli
Now that child #3 starts preschool shortly, ...Kelli<br />Now that child #3 starts preschool shortly, we must have a bagel date to celebrate my awesome 2-hour freedom! And Dan, all my neighbors are "empty" nesters, and I have watched their kids get jobs, move out, lose job, move back home, marry, move out, separate, move back...with dogs. It's crazy!<br />SusanSusan Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-34182147118475312812010-08-31T18:45:47.147-04:002010-08-31T18:45:47.147-04:00I am happy to weigh in as an empty nester who can ...I am happy to weigh in as an empty nester who can give a happy report. We have 2 daughter, 25 and 29. They live in a darling apartment in Chicago. They both love God and serve Him well. They have created sweet lives (routines, friends, ministry etc.)<br /><br />Dave and I love having adult kids. We live in Seattle but we keep in close contact. We visit often. We video skype over meals or tea. We adore these girls and YEAH, they adore us. <br /><br />When we are together in person it always feels like Christmas morning.<br /><br />Of course, we'd love to be closer, but they are fun.<br /><br />Hope that is an encouragment.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-91667802593289110702010-08-31T18:15:16.180-04:002010-08-31T18:15:16.180-04:00It's always interesting to discover a phase of...It's always interesting to discover a phase of parenting that you take to very naturally. I can't say that I enjoyed the newborn/infant phase, which some people love, and yet I didn't think the two's were so terrible at all. I loved the toddler years. <br /><br />I too have had some apprehension about the upcoming teen years. :-)<br /><br />Thanks for an insightful and humbly written post - as you say, if you rely on God's guidance you can't go wrong in training up your children.Renata Bowershttp://www.friedab.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-4807296263084955582010-08-31T17:42:01.407-04:002010-08-31T17:42:01.407-04:00What Kelli fails to mention is that she wrote this...What Kelli fails to mention is that she wrote this blog from the backyard hammock, with a Margarita in one hand and a copy of "Frommer's Guide to Cool Places You Can Finally Go When Your Kids Move Out of the House" in the other...which is where she retired just after programming the DVR to never, ever again record another Disney Channel show. She also leaves out this key fact: that her husband feels exactly the same way. I turned to my daughter yesterday and said, "Wait...you're going into a double-digit grade." Then, I started feeling very sad. Empty-nesters, weigh in here...what's on the other side?Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017322327511912945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5359970966501743019.post-35827058082962028872010-08-31T16:50:29.352-04:002010-08-31T16:50:29.352-04:00My husband returned to school today and what a joy...My husband returned to school today and what a joy to be able to write when I want to!! Hope you get a ton planned and finished!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.com