tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post3189511789403095256..comments2023-09-04T23:43:19.504+10:00Comments on Cherished Hearts At Home: The Circle of Life.............Gaehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06505329167788856051noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-62924228429370695802012-02-06T20:15:16.678+11:002012-02-06T20:15:16.678+11:00Your mother-heart beats to the same tune as mine.
...Your mother-heart beats to the same tune as mine.<br />You will not ever truly get used to the boys being gone from home.<br />Your love will always yearn for their return even while you rejoice over their victories and the way you see them maturing into men.<br />It is part of life..the hard letting go.<br />Helping them to make the transition to independance, which will enable them to achieve many necessary things in life, is your mission now.<br />They still need you, Gae!<br />THAT doesn't change...and you will be there for them.<br />Whether in person or in their thoughts..you will often be there at times that you'll know nothing of.<br />They will remember many things you told them, and when their faith is tested they will recall your steadfast devotion to God and draw strength from it for their own situations.<br />How do I know?<br />Because my boys are 25 and 30 this year, and we've had to see them through some rough times since they left home.<br />But God has always been faithful to our prayers for his protection over them, and they have grown to see for themselves just how He has been active on their behalf.<br />I know it grieves your heart to have them absent.<br />I wish I could wrap my arms around you and comfort you!<br />I'll tell you what the Lord told me to do..I'm sure He won't mind me sharing.<br />When I was feeling at my lowest over our second son and close to despair over the way he was then living, Jesus told me to place him in the Sacred Heart.<br />He said to me "Every day you are to say this prayer - Thank You Jesus for taking D into your Heart!"<br />And I can tell you, praying this made a difference!<br />This son began to be drawn to the image of the Sacred Heart without a word from me.<br />He even got a tattoo of it on his arm.<br />He wasn't sure why..he just suddenly wanted to have it done because it made him feel secure and closer to God.<br />Be encouraged, dear Gae.<br />You have done well, little mother!<br />God is at work - trust Him - and lean hard into His heart.<br />with much love...TrishTrishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07502174233868442174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-53783365000031475332012-02-04T17:24:05.452+11:002012-02-04T17:24:05.452+11:00Gae
So sad:( You made me so sad , not just for yo...Gae<br />So sad:( You made me so sad , not just for yourself but me too, boo hoo. I've been struggling to write my post and now, struggling still.<br /><br />btw love your new header.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04448595911801738792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-87858936111309231482012-02-03T12:39:35.964+11:002012-02-03T12:39:35.964+11:00Sweet Friend...these times are so hard, but they a...Sweet Friend...these times are so hard, but they are needed.<br /><br />How blessed your sons are to come from such a strong foundation! From a place that is safe and that has taught them to be secure within the love they have for Our Savior.<br /><br />Our Lord will give you the strength necessary to go through this my friend. Rest in Him always!<br /><br />Grace & Peace,<br />Mariamariahttp://amomentinmyday.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-78442476532695956262012-02-02T13:29:11.582+11:002012-02-02T13:29:11.582+11:00Oh Gae, my heart truly goes out to you! I will be...Oh Gae, my heart truly goes out to you! I will be in your boat this summer and my heart already hurts. What a beautiful job you have done and the rest is up to the Lord. I admire your family and all that you are. Mother Mary be with you as you all adjust to the new changes. You will be in my close prayers!Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07679337171422593785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-27871253862305490432012-02-02T13:18:19.066+11:002012-02-02T13:18:19.066+11:00Gae--I echo all that you have said. It is sad to s...Gae--I echo all that you have said. It is sad to see our older ones go off on their own, yet it can be exciting too. I worry about them in this secular environment, but in keeping them home with us all those years, I believe we have given them a firm foundation...and praying unceasingly always helps!I mourn the loss of the younger ones not "knowing" the older ones. But, I think that God has designed large families in such a way that this has to be His plan and I will understand it better one day. <br />I, too, keep telling young families to treasure it since it goes away too fast---who would have thought that I would be the one saying that after so many moms told me that years ago!!!ccchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17911664153987604602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-23402489215869663472012-02-02T03:06:58.048+11:002012-02-02T03:06:58.048+11:00My heart goes out to you. I know how you feel. Our...My heart goes out to you. I know how you feel. Our son left home July of last year and only coimes home for a visit now and then. It is hard sometimes, but when I hear how good he is doing, it makes it all worth it !!<br />Have a wonderful day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2865763819603324836.post-7760731699652740812012-02-02T01:13:38.926+11:002012-02-02T01:13:38.926+11:00Dear Gae, what a struggle this surely is. I am pr...Dear Gae, what a struggle this surely is. I am praying for you during this time and for your sons as well that they will be safe and happy (and come home to visit!!)Gardeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425036479074701700noreply@blogger.com