tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post6253646914844902065..comments2023-11-02T03:07:10.853-05:00Comments on Pieces From Me: Life Lessons and Celebration Day 5~Bren~http://www.blogger.com/profile/14533891842002502385noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-28432253790177147202008-06-10T13:07:00.000-05:002008-06-10T13:07:00.000-05:00Bren, Here is why I think the compliment is earned...Bren, Here is why I think the compliment is earned...it is because you get up in the morning, every morning, and try again!! You don't hide under the bed!! And also it is earned because you are REAL. You don't pretend to be perfect or to have arrived. You are real and honest. <BR/><BR/>If I ever did adopt, I would not go to the plastic smiley person with the pat answer for everything and everyone. I would go to the one with the honest struggles who would kneel beside me and pray and encourage me along the way. I would look to the one who would understand when I failed and be ready with a hug. I have a feeling you would be one of those people.<BR/><BR/>When someone is not afraid to be real, others around cannot help but relate. No matter our own circumstances or trials, we all try and fail, and repent and try again. We have our victories but our downfalls too. We find ourselves failing and in sin again and again. But we reach out to the Savior and He forgives and heals and teaches and helps us to walk anew moment by moment. So we relate to the honest struggler.<BR/><BR/>These are lessons you can give to these dear children. The gift to keep trying, to never give up. The knowledge of Who to run to when failures happen. The gift of unrelenting love!!<BR/><BR/>((HUGS))<BR/>Karen T.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09482728348997909095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-187940349355943882008-06-07T19:14:00.000-05:002008-06-07T19:14:00.000-05:001. the "catapillars" he had for eyebrows2. Kim, ju...1. the "catapillars" he had for eyebrows<BR/>2. Kim, just like his Daddy<BR/>This is fun!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15472109553620570411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-23227608276008166432008-06-06T07:11:00.000-05:002008-06-06T07:11:00.000-05:00Since I had only recently found your blog I don't ...Since I had only recently found your blog I don't know the answers to many pf the questions, but I am having a great time getting to know you through the answers of all of your beloved readers.<BR/><BR/>I just want to encourage you with the verses that have comforted me and have helped me to remin focused on the eternal victory that God istrying to reap in my children.<BR/><BR/>I struggle often with a strong willed child and this helps me to stay focus on the eternal goal. <BR/><BR/> Galations 6:9<BR/>And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. <BR/><BR/>Continue to cast your cares upon the Lord.The Proverbs Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10950651949803175572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-24711493702362565092008-06-05T21:26:00.000-05:002008-06-05T21:26:00.000-05:00Zach's caterpillar eyebrows... still cute! I remem...Zach's caterpillar eyebrows... still cute! I remember that one, as I often think of it when I see Zachary's picture in the sidebar. I gleaned that Bud's real name is Kim after your Sweetheart. :) You don't say... Cool Whip in a can? I am so there.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04343106064022940015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-47607179662896990752008-06-05T21:08:00.000-05:002008-06-05T21:08:00.000-05:00Loved your Reddi Whip story! I also love Cheryl's...Loved your Reddi Whip story! I also love Cheryl's blog for her wisdom and sense of peacefulness.<BR/><BR/>Your Zachary's little caterpillar eyebrows are what captivated you. I'm beginning to get familiar with your blog - I remembered seeing the post about Zachary when I was searching for something else, so I went right to it!<BR/><BR/>Bud's real name is Kim. I had seen that one before too.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733406219995902188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-77910647678147183942008-06-05T18:59:00.000-05:002008-06-05T18:59:00.000-05:00Mant things about Zachary, but the caterpillar eye...Mant things about Zachary, but the caterpillar eyebrows featured largely. His instant bonding with you, too.<BR/>Your Bud is your second Kim.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-63549716623618601482008-06-05T17:45:00.000-05:002008-06-05T17:45:00.000-05:00Ah, Bren, you make me cry. Give yourself credit -...Ah, Bren, you make me cry. Give yourself credit - you're doing the best you can with what you know - and you still have the drive to learn more. Wanting the best for Charlotte and trying to give her a good foundation is not a bad thing. I have a feeling she'll surprise you when she's older.<BR/><BR/>You're so sweet. Knowing what you know now will help. It's acknowledging the source that helps make the changes. Hope that helps. :)<BR/><BR/>Now ... for the answers.<BR/>I remember reading about Zachary and his caterpiller eyebrows :)<BR/>and Kim is Bud's real name. Cathy's right ... he does share the same name as Sweetheart (that would be your husband ... hee, hee).<BR/>God bless and have a good day!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02459149782216392690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-44972411361998955332008-06-05T17:00:00.000-05:002008-06-05T17:00:00.000-05:00You were captivated by "the caterpillars he had fo...You were captivated by "the caterpillars he had for eyebrows", and Bud's real name is Kim. Everyone outside your home calls him that. He shares his dad's name... :)Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971540420947426918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-11720787068746129202008-06-05T15:35:00.000-05:002008-06-05T15:35:00.000-05:00I think it was his eyebrows that captivated you an...I think it was his eyebrows that captivated you and isn´t Bud´s name Kim? I think this day was an easy one :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12891803528855597132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-41683892009980035012008-06-05T15:17:00.000-05:002008-06-05T15:17:00.000-05:00Hi Bren, I remember Bud's name is Kim. I have a fr...Hi Bren, I remember Bud's name is Kim. I have a friend and her hubby's name is Kim also. That was easy for me.<BR/><BR/>It was Zach's caterpillar eyebrows that captivated you. <BR/><BR/>I wanted to let you know that the decluttering of my house is coming along. The book It's All Too Much has been a great help. I have a long way to go...lol! After 15 years of cluttering, it will take awhile to declutter. Thank you again. :)Mrs. Sew and Sew - Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632119234844075457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-15448493882424303202008-06-05T13:51:00.000-05:002008-06-05T13:51:00.000-05:00It was Zach's caterpillar eyebrows that captivated...It was Zach's caterpillar eyebrows that captivated you but I think it was the fact that he called you Mama that stole your heart.<BR/>Bud is named Kim for his dad.Solstitcheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02260159368062358237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-35035764971455907432008-06-05T13:34:00.000-05:002008-06-05T13:34:00.000-05:00I knew Bud's name was Kim-after your hubby, right?...I knew Bud's name was Kim-after your hubby, right?!?<BR/><BR/>The other one was harder-but, after looking hard-yes-I can see how those caterpillar eyebrows sucked you in!!!!!<BR/><BR/>We ALL want our children to be Godly-we can only do what God leads us to do AND hang on for the ride of our lives!!! What an amazing blog confession today. Thank-you for sharing!<BR/>I can just picture Cheryl and her girls laughing about the Redi-whip too! They are the epitome of fun! Wish I had been one of there children;)Mamabeanof4https://www.blogger.com/profile/04532481862163085948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-49941399582500613712008-06-05T12:32:00.000-05:002008-06-05T12:32:00.000-05:00Zach's "caterpillar" eyebrows captivated you!!! (...Zach's "caterpillar" eyebrows captivated you!!! (What a cutie he is in that pic!!!)<BR/><BR/>And Bud's name is Kim.<BR/><BR/>Regarding Charlotte, this is what I have seen. Over the past several months, you seem to be looking at her with new eyes. I hear the "wonder" in your writing at what an amazing young lady she is becoming.<BR/><BR/>That Cheryl is just something else, isn't she? I just love her!<BR/><BR/>Hey, and I remembered one of your answers from my early reading this past week, and I found the other one myself!!! I'm getting better!!! LOL!<BR/><BR/>AleshaAleshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06735980324039032501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-27846678848011594672008-06-05T12:10:00.000-05:002008-06-05T12:10:00.000-05:00Zach's captivating caterpillar eyebrowsBud is KimF...Zach's captivating caterpillar eyebrows<BR/><BR/>Bud is Kim<BR/><BR/>For Julie above: It's all in the journey...I had plenty of days with my girls that were horrid. You can ask them, I'm sure they remember! What you must keep in mind, whether your child is yours biologically or through adoption, is that what you are aiming for is the final outcome, not a perfect day here and there. What do you want for your daughter as an adult? Keep your mind on that prize, your eyes on the Lord, and your heart in constant prayer. Don't get bogged down in the day to day failures. The days are long, but the years are short.<BR/><BR/>Cool Whip in a can? That just ain't right! Redi-Whip in a can to be squirted into your mouth, and Cool Whip, with cocoa powder stirred in, to be eaten with a spoon directly from the carton - that's the way it should be. Put the cocoa powder Cool Whip in the freezer for 10-15 minutes for an added treat! hahahaha<BR/><BR/>Okay, I'm done blogging your blog now. ;-)copperswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12026400206743422382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-29865076232969079892008-06-05T11:57:00.000-05:002008-06-05T11:57:00.000-05:00Cool Whip in a can, what will they think of next? ...Cool Whip in a can, what will they think of next? It is so much less tell tale then taking a spoonful out of a carton ;-D Hmmm...my mom might have trouble stirring cocoa powder into it though.<BR/><BR/> We finished Cranford last night and I think everyone loved it, how could anyone not?<BR/><BR/> Okay, down to business. Zach's caterpillar eyebrows are what "captivated" you. He is so cute!<BR/><BR/> Bud's name is Kim after his dad.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00325006931107291109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-81055144017248270402008-06-05T11:23:00.000-05:002008-06-05T11:23:00.000-05:00#1. His little catapillar eyebrows (I tear up eve...#1. His little catapillar eyebrows (I tear up every time I read that story!)<BR/><BR/>#2. Kim<BR/><BR/><BR/>If you guys ever make it out this way, we should have a Reddi-Whip huffing contest! ;-) Although personally, I prefer Cool Whip and a spoon LOLCorinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06026335348486675542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-24820360690290330872008-06-05T11:16:00.000-05:002008-06-05T11:16:00.000-05:00The catepillar eyebrows...and by the way I just cr...The catepillar eyebrows...and by the way I just cried my way through that story!! <BR/><BR/>Kim is Bud's real name after his dad.<BR/><BR/>These were the quickest questions yet. Usually I have to search the whole blog..something I am really greatful for!! :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398673630969890548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-62010371333583089692008-06-05T11:08:00.000-05:002008-06-05T11:08:00.000-05:00I am about to go searching for the answers but I j...I am about to go searching for the answers but I just wanted to share something with you first!<BR/>I am going through some of the same struggles with my adopted daughter. I am also going through some of the same struggles myself. Just seeing how another mom who "gets it" handles it is such a relief to me. What so many in my life don't understand is that she is not a "normal" (for lack of a better word) functional 11 year old. She charms the socks off of most people. They don't understand our struggles. I try daily to let go of my ideal of "the perfect family". The one I'd built up all these years. Girls in dresses and aprons working along side me with joy and laughter. School days full of fun and learning. <BR/>Your words are such an inspiration to me. I understand you are not perfect. I don't expect you to be. Just please keep sharing your struggles. They mean so much to me. <BR/><BR/>Now off to find some answers!! :)Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398673630969890548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-21769627985914434922008-06-05T11:01:00.000-05:002008-06-05T11:01:00.000-05:00I would have to join the crowd and say his caterpi...I would have to join the crowd and say his caterpiller eyebrows. But after re-reading the day he called you mama it is a tough call. <BR/><BR/>Buds real name is Kim after his father.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06396254198013573787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-71752966687747129222008-06-05T10:01:00.000-05:002008-06-05T10:01:00.000-05:00Zach's catapillar eyebrows and immediate acceptanc...Zach's catapillar eyebrows and immediate acceptance of Mama -- and Bud is also a Kim. Those were easy ones today!SuBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12453187922365894455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-75681552007867516612008-06-05T09:45:00.000-05:002008-06-05T09:45:00.000-05:00Buds name is Kim after his dad and Zachs caterpill...Buds name is Kim after his dad and Zachs caterpillar eyebbrows.<BR/><BR/>Isn't it wonderful how we can encourage each other...I loved that post! <BR/>Hugs,<BR/>NikiNikihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05943301163903634325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-81090433670443018372008-06-05T09:25:00.000-05:002008-06-05T09:25:00.000-05:00CATERPILLER EYES...AND THE WONDERFUL EAR JOY AS HI...CATERPILLER EYES...AND THE WONDERFUL EAR JOY AS HIS WORDS OF MAMA! BUD'S NAME...KIM.The Vintage Housewife...https://www.blogger.com/profile/00357019675526230964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-65482157393110411152008-06-05T08:22:00.000-05:002008-06-05T08:22:00.000-05:00Caterpillar eyes and the fact that he stopped cryi...Caterpillar eyes and the fact that he stopped crying and called you mama. Bud's name is Kim, after his dad.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757554177443434903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-25873350109188406632008-06-05T08:18:00.000-05:002008-06-05T08:18:00.000-05:00Finally have a chance to read your blog. Let's se...Finally have a chance to read your blog. Let's see, Kim is your son and Zach's eyebrows were what captivated you.Debihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11835579401732431852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5802158747151535187.post-12586344880011492672008-06-05T07:46:00.000-05:002008-06-05T07:46:00.000-05:00Those "caterpillar" eyebrows "captivated" you........Those "caterpillar" eyebrows "captivated" you.....<BR/><BR/>Bud is KIM.....Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263122218181506913noreply@blogger.com