tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post5366300440735943684..comments2023-11-26T09:28:37.701-08:00Comments on Abiding Love, Abounding Grace: In Which we Get Real about our Mess - Five Minute Friday~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-6152143822661993552014-05-05T08:37:59.041-07:002014-05-05T08:37:59.041-07:00When we live with someone who has different love l...When we live with someone who has different love languages than we do, it's so easy to ignore them (because speaking a foreign language is hard--it takes time and thought and learning and planning). I, too, am learning to 'sit on the bench'. blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-7015785167330285492014-05-03T08:40:43.723-07:002014-05-03T08:40:43.723-07:00Lisha... I hear you, friend! It's those little...Lisha... I hear you, friend! It's those little things that we so easily blow off or just push aside... but it's speaks volumes when we attend to them, in love and honor! Bless you friend!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-20812994160122485332014-05-03T08:31:34.672-07:002014-05-03T08:31:34.672-07:00I'd visited 3 posts at FMF and was just headed...I'd visited 3 posts at FMF and was just headed off line when I saw your sweet face and clicked over. Well, let's just say you spoke to me and I will spend much of the rest of the day actually putting away the clothes and doing some of the things I know my Big Daddy likes. His is the most important bench I share. Such wisdom. So true. Thanks Karrilee. seespeakhearmama.wordpress.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474930545685485489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-71249974093367016202014-05-03T06:50:46.960-07:002014-05-03T06:50:46.960-07:00Becky... I know, right? The Laundry is never truly...Becky... I know, right? The Laundry is never truly done! Your comment made me wonder how many things our Honey's do for us that we don't really see and notice...we take for granted because they are done... (Taking out the garbage comes to mind for me...) I'm going to be intentional in looking for those things and acknowledging them more! So thanks for that! <3~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-688830601758071302014-05-02T19:49:14.834-07:002014-05-02T19:49:14.834-07:00The laundry!!!! Why does it never, ever stop?!!! W...The laundry!!!! Why does it never, ever stop?!!! When I actually do have that day that I get it all done and all put away, I want my husband to see and notice. But to him, it is not as big a deal. He doesn't get the enormity of it. Why is that?! But I love this- the reminder to do what we do, not for acknowledgement, but because we love. Thankful for you, Karrilee!!!dayebydayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00862236934149243973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-42675788484125805452014-05-02T19:28:00.272-07:002014-05-02T19:28:00.272-07:00Amen! That is so true! Thanks for stopping by! P...Amen! That is so true! Thanks for stopping by! Praying you have a great weekend as well!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-59740516342977081302014-05-02T17:30:38.932-07:002014-05-02T17:30:38.932-07:00Beautiful, Karilee! It's the ordinary, mundane...Beautiful, Karilee! It's the ordinary, mundane routines where God meets us and says "hey" even these things can be used to honor me and remind you that they can bless others. Happy weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-3966153115168880352014-05-02T09:58:25.706-07:002014-05-02T09:58:25.706-07:00It is such a crucial thing to remember and we can ...It is such a crucial thing to remember and we can get so caught up in our own busy days that we forget! I encourage you to make the time - (I am encouraging and reminding myself of the same thing!) Do a little bench sitting this weekend! You won't regret it!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-21383804739940051212014-05-02T09:56:50.695-07:002014-05-02T09:56:50.695-07:00So true Christy! I think when our girlie was young...So true Christy! I think when our girlie was younger it was almost easier because it was more pressing and more a part of my routine... we're in this strange transition stage where she is more roommate and in college with no bedtime really - so that cuts in to our time a bit more. I struggle between wanting that alone time with my Honey, and wanting every last minute with my Girlie before she moves away... still - bench time is crucial and speaking his Love Language and choosing to bless is priority... and as long as we are happy and connected, she is happy and secure! ~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-31045943454139260092014-05-02T09:52:52.745-07:002014-05-02T09:52:52.745-07:00Kim - kindred yet again! Yes - give and take, bal...Kim - kindred yet again! Yes - give and take, balance, priorities... I can't wait for you to read Rhinestone Jesus and let this message soak in! You're going to love it!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-40220212451007382642014-05-02T09:51:31.818-07:002014-05-02T09:51:31.818-07:00Amen Holly! Last night, after writing this post - ...Amen Holly! Last night, after writing this post - I went and folded AND put away the laundry - and then sat with my Honey and connected. Praying this will be a new routine (just hopefully not always on Thursdays, because - well - #fmfparty!) ;)~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-82996065821212026752014-05-02T09:50:21.758-07:002014-05-02T09:50:21.758-07:00Oh yes... that putting Him first - consistently......Oh yes... that putting Him first - consistently... that is so needed and yet so often (for me, at least) pushed to the side on a busy day unaware! Of course - it's those days that we need it the most! Praying for you to find yourself waking refreshed and hungering for His Presence before anything else! (Praying this for myself now too, so thank you for that!) <3~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-36751053010979520942014-05-02T09:48:32.197-07:002014-05-02T09:48:32.197-07:00Amen! Find time... make time... steal time... how...Amen! Find time... make time... steal time... however you can gather it up for even just a few moments - do it! It's always worth it!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-38372715928596499812014-05-02T09:47:52.276-07:002014-05-02T09:47:52.276-07:00LOL - Barbie - you know I got your back, sister! P...LOL - Barbie - you know I got your back, sister! Praying for you and believing you will find some bench time to sit and relax together... to enjoy just being side by side for awhile! (My Honey also has a thing about the kitchen floor... and why is it when he jumps in to help, I allow the enemy to tell me how much I fail at - everything? Most often, he's not even upset... he's just helping out! Oye - the guilt we give in to!) Find a bench... sit down... make it a priority and a habit! Love you girl!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-2359115842414291642014-05-02T09:45:09.498-07:002014-05-02T09:45:09.498-07:00Ah yes - Menu Planning... that, along with putting...Ah yes - Menu Planning... that, along with putting away the clean clothes, really does help to make the house run smoothly! Praying for you to find that rhythm once again!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-52899758708198870012014-05-02T09:43:55.607-07:002014-05-02T09:43:55.607-07:00Kindred sisters, you and I! <3Kindred sisters, you and I! <3~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-69897365831125308902014-05-02T08:20:48.295-07:002014-05-02T08:20:48.295-07:00Wow, Karilee this is so inspiring. I need to paus...Wow, Karilee this is so inspiring. I need to pause and share the bench with my husband more often. This means doing the little things that matter to him,, and thinking less about "me" time. I hope that you have a lovely weekend.Mom to 3https://www.blogger.com/profile/02086175678851590249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-26699767716435125752014-05-02T07:04:13.095-07:002014-05-02T07:04:13.095-07:00I like the idea of sitting on the bench with your ...I like the idea of sitting on the bench with your hubby, too. Stopping and making time to connect with each other or talk is so important and some times everything else gets the priority. And it's cool to be motivated to do messy, mundane chores, like the laundry, because it's something important to your hubby — even though it might not be AS important to you. I have found doing for others is a great motivator and helps to take the focus off what I want. Blessings as you share wisdom with others about marriage!<br /><br />Christy @ A Heartening Life<br />www.ahearteninglife.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14149522025015502860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-45379034312027534512014-05-02T06:05:19.871-07:002014-05-02T06:05:19.871-07:00I love what you did with this prompt! I am terrib...I love what you did with this prompt! I am terrible at laundry and am perfectly satisfied to dig through the baskets of clean clothes and find what I need, but my husband craves order. What a wonderful reminder to keep our priorities straight!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-8923557593268292302014-05-02T05:56:07.245-07:002014-05-02T05:56:07.245-07:00You guys are so blessed to have one another! Love ...You guys are so blessed to have one another! Love that you are recognizing where the enemy is trying to attack you and that you are taking time to sit on that bench with your man. That will go a long way towards shutting the door on the enemy! Praying you have victory over the laundry this week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-50609705772199868362014-05-02T04:31:34.988-07:002014-05-02T04:31:34.988-07:00Karrilee what an open and honest post! Thank you f...Karrilee what an open and honest post! Thank you for sharing it with us. The enemy will always consistently attack us in the areas where God has called us to step out. Stand firm! <br /><br />My bench is needing to wake up and get out of bed immediately so that I can spend that extended worship and study time with God every morning. Today I did it but I need to be consistent! I look forward to reading your other posts. #fmfpartystacyjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01064644075015633917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-85914611615876577312014-05-02T02:20:02.958-07:002014-05-02T02:20:02.958-07:00Blessed benches! Need to take time to pull up nex...Blessed benches! Need to take time to pull up next to my husband today and this weekend! Thank you for the five minute post...I confess I almost didn't write either! I did a re-blog! :) God loves it all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-7477696868989170612014-05-02T00:16:11.884-07:002014-05-02T00:16:11.884-07:00Oh girl, I can't tell you when the last time w...Oh girl, I can't tell you when the last time was I folded laundry. I wish this was my honey's pet peeve. Please pray for me. I want to come sit on the bench.BARBIEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02537827307867912139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-69320398080579511602014-05-01T22:13:46.703-07:002014-05-01T22:13:46.703-07:00loved this little glimpse into your family life - ...loved this little glimpse into your family life - very different from mine although hubby here is pretty good about helping out. his pet peeve is he always likes to know what we're eating for the next couple of meals - and since we moved, i've been out of the habit of menu planning. i used to post the menu so he could look (of course, that had a few pitfalls, too... but...) maybe i need to start trying that again.<br /><br />thanks for the challenge!Richelle Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083189929795613771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-91093568191825243902014-05-01T21:52:50.653-07:002014-05-01T21:52:50.653-07:00Love this! <3 (I may possibly have also mention...Love this! <3 (I may possibly have also mentioned clean laundry in my post, piled and waiting to be put away --- not my favorite task, either!)Sarah Jo Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02931725232455872756noreply@blogger.com