tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post6516839082068211374..comments2023-11-26T09:28:37.701-08:00Comments on Abiding Love, Abounding Grace: GATHER - A Five Minute Friday Post~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-27928921038884016832015-03-09T08:08:06.477-07:002015-03-09T08:08:06.477-07:00Amen - and is this not parenting? Letting go and g...Amen - and is this not parenting? Letting go and gathering again... letting go and gathering again... over and over and over!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-36608384026955188582015-03-07T20:20:03.146-08:002015-03-07T20:20:03.146-08:00Such sweet images to gather your little ones to yo...Such sweet images to gather your little ones to you and then to release them and gather again as you anticipate celebrating a new life. Ashley Haleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04301889873914615137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-14151962338533567372015-03-07T11:04:49.939-08:002015-03-07T11:04:49.939-08:00Amen! That is so very true, my friend!Amen! That is so very true, my friend!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-43571932422164833802015-03-06T20:57:36.318-08:002015-03-06T20:57:36.318-08:00Congrats!! I am going to be an aunt again and June...Congrats!! I am going to be an aunt again and June and it's amazing how those innocent little lives really make you stop and look at your perspective on life!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963759844976424501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-83297932017663581452015-03-06T20:15:55.495-08:002015-03-06T20:15:55.495-08:00Thanks so much, my friend! There really is so man...Thanks so much, my friend! There really is so many lessons we learn about God when we are learning how to parent! He's so hands on and present... and He loves us (and them) so much more than we can grasp! Thanks for stopping by!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-37073921706762518252015-03-06T20:14:43.995-08:002015-03-06T20:14:43.995-08:00Love you right back, my friend! xoxoLove you right back, my friend! xoxo~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-45688977789429837892015-03-06T20:14:20.110-08:002015-03-06T20:14:20.110-08:00It's such a gift, right? I remember the first...It's such a gift, right? I remember the first time I heard my girlie refer to a friend as "Mom" I got a little defensive with the title - as if I was in jeopardy of losing it... but I quickly came to see what a gift it really is and I am so thankful for the other Mom's in her life!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-22201753324898965372015-03-06T20:12:53.959-08:002015-03-06T20:12:53.959-08:00Amen - truly the sweetest things in life, right? F...Amen - truly the sweetest things in life, right? Friendships, the miracle of new life, togetherness - that is the good stuff, right? Enjoy your weekend as well! Thanks for stopping by!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-45044431531684603842015-03-06T20:11:52.100-08:002015-03-06T20:11:52.100-08:00"new babies" made me think of Brian Rega..."new babies" made me think of Brian Regan and a skit he does about buying cards for specific occassions... so funny!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-71805618539937258892015-03-06T20:11:00.004-08:002015-03-06T20:11:00.004-08:00Sisters in the Lord... that is what they are and r...Sisters in the Lord... that is what they are and really truly - it was a blessing because our Girlie is an Only - but she never really felt like one thanks to these sissy's of hers! Oh yes - babies are the best!!!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-70237946224700602952015-03-06T20:09:53.340-08:002015-03-06T20:09:53.340-08:00I loved it too, Amanda! I read it early and then r...I loved it too, Amanda! I read it early and then re-read it again before loaning it out... and then I bought the audio book because - LISA JO's ACCENT!!! :) Thanks so much for stopping by!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-6507738594813271712015-03-06T20:08:59.161-08:002015-03-06T20:08:59.161-08:00Family... and friends that become family... yes - ...Family... and friends that become family... yes - to the drifting and moving in and out but always being oh so available when needed... such a blessing! He's pretty smart in how and who He connects us with!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-14986481045570577262015-03-06T20:07:40.143-08:002015-03-06T20:07:40.143-08:00Wonder FULL, indeed! Thanks so much for stopping ...Wonder FULL, indeed! Thanks so much for stopping by, friend!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-34437216790874943382015-03-06T20:07:06.406-08:002015-03-06T20:07:06.406-08:00Amen, my friend! May we remember to always gather...Amen, my friend! May we remember to always gather and put action to our words!~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-66130876665413818092015-03-06T20:06:30.862-08:002015-03-06T20:06:30.862-08:00Amen and Amen, my friend! It was good to hear your...Amen and Amen, my friend! It was good to hear your voice today! #VoxerRocks~Karrilee~ from Abiding Love, Abounding Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06698176066735604032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-25260968826044179292015-03-06T19:35:28.526-08:002015-03-06T19:35:28.526-08:00"because oh my goodness there is nothing like..."because oh my goodness there is nothing like falling in love with your own for the very first time and knowing --really knowing-- that as much as you love them, He loves them more!"<br /><br />Yes!!! When I read this, my momma heart connected so deeply with this. I remember so well looking into the face of my eldest daughter just after the wild and crazy ride that was her birth (I really need to blog that story!) and knowing deep in my very soul that I would lay down my life for her without a moment's hesitation because of how much I love her (and her little sisters too!). As I was reflecting on that moment a few weeks later in the middle of the night, I remember whispering to her as we sat in the dark living room how much I loved her and that God loved her too and then the realization that as fiercely and passionately as I love her that He loves her SO much more than I ever could. So I whispered that to her too and it's a message that I keep telling her and her sisters to this very day :) Congratulations to Miss Holly Dolly and her hubby on their wee one to come! It is such a wonderful and exciting time and I'm glad you get to share it with them and gather to celebrate it!The Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09766065121317030103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-77647784405174505602015-03-06T16:08:45.893-08:002015-03-06T16:08:45.893-08:00Love this and how love how you have been a mentor ...Love this and how love how you have been a mentor to those precious girls! Beautiful thoughts on "gather". Love you friend!Mary Geisenhttp://www.passagethroughgrace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-31026351323438824632015-03-06T15:58:41.461-08:002015-03-06T15:58:41.461-08:00Ah, I'm learning the importance of godly women...Ah, I'm learning the importance of godly women who love my child as if she were their own this week. I am all kinds of thankful that I have a village full of mamas out there praying and giving wise counsel in ways I never could. You are blessed to be part of that village!blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-9435282977199888992015-03-06T15:16:51.217-08:002015-03-06T15:16:51.217-08:00This is a sweet post about the sweetest things in ...This is a sweet post about the sweetest things in life. Genuine friendship, miracle of life, joyful togetherness.<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend!Lux G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00557863683608790087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-32048233239136875892015-03-06T14:46:26.550-08:002015-03-06T14:46:26.550-08:00Such sweet friendships, Karrilee...and what a bles...Such sweet friendships, Karrilee...and what a blessing to walk through so many special times as sisters in the Lord. Loved the take on gather and well, it just doesn't get better than new babies, does it?! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-87810749146916674322015-03-06T14:42:34.329-08:002015-03-06T14:42:34.329-08:00I love surprised by motherhood. It was a warm hug ...I love surprised by motherhood. It was a warm hug that I needed as I started off this new road to motherhood. I love your excitement in sharing. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02082121272596162617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-23966611242276454252015-03-06T12:12:45.891-08:002015-03-06T12:12:45.891-08:00Ah, baby showers. So much joy!
I have three frien...Ah, baby showers. So much joy!<br /><br />I have three friends who've been in my life for a long stretch, two for 18 (almost 19 years...how did I get this old?) the other for almost 16. I met Erich and Matt in 7th grade and now I'm godmother to their respective children. I met Faith in high school and we've giggled and cried our way through everything from bad hairstyles to prom to college graduation. We've drifted in and out of each others lives at different points, but that's always been okay because we crossed over into family long ago. <br /><br />I don't consider myself "good" at relationships (there's always a certain level of awkwardness I'm feeling), but God definitely knows what He's doing when He draws people together!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280944336944538944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-40597177186406451582015-03-06T11:16:37.172-08:002015-03-06T11:16:37.172-08:00Your girlie, and your other girlie's, are bles...Your girlie, and your other girlie's, are blessed to have you and Honey on their side! New life is so motivating and WONDER FULL - how fun to be involved with the showers and the excitement. Have a fabulous time gathering.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364430951695372897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-83611997037141170642015-03-06T10:58:38.245-08:002015-03-06T10:58:38.245-08:00What a sweet and beautiful reminder of how we are ...What a sweet and beautiful reminder of how we are to love one another. We show love in our action of gathering not just the words we say. Love you my friend. Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14740723543016312077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24687432.post-33724460876119871122015-03-06T10:45:47.644-08:002015-03-06T10:45:47.644-08:00So sweet! Your daughter is so lucky to have such a...So sweet! Your daughter is so lucky to have such a great friend! And you are lucky to have watched them grow. That little baby is indeed going to be loved! I hear and see it in every word in this post! Love ya friend!Tara Ulrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619365758739247929noreply@blogger.com