tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293164464388635576.post5436602082406001802..comments2022-11-24T04:10:02.336-08:00Comments on Growing In Grace: A bit of complaining... please forgive me...Erinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16942934534859682763noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293164464388635576.post-50760715764563550382008-11-12T18:17:00.000-08:002008-11-12T18:17:00.000-08:00LOL sorry!! Lauren, I so totally knew that. :D ...LOL sorry!! Lauren, I so totally knew that. :D No really, it was just a momentary brain slip...I've been having a lot of those recently. *cough*<BR/><BR/>And no, you're definitely not included in that not-understanding category. :)Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942934534859682763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293164464388635576.post-70614846433556415192008-11-12T11:49:00.000-08:002008-11-12T11:49:00.000-08:00Erin, honey, Corinth is me - Lauren H. *grins* I h...Erin, honey, Corinth is me - Lauren H. *grins* I hope that won't change my not being included in the "teens-who-don't-understand" category! *hug*Corinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867476495848511985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293164464388635576.post-13358312764232166322008-11-10T15:57:00.000-08:002008-11-10T15:57:00.000-08:00Abi - thank you very much, dear! And I was defini...Abi - thank you very much, dear! And I was definitely not including you (or Luke) in the "teens-who-don't-understand" category. :) You have been a constant friend even though we don't get to chat very often, so bless you for that!<BR/><BR/>Luke - Nothing you say is useless or worthless! And "I'm sorry" is NOT lame, because I know you genuinely care about me. :) There are definitely times when I am angry and bitter (not so much toward God, but other people in my life). <BR/><BR/>I have been so blessed with the realization that even though this stuff feels awful when it's happening, it will make me a better person. Once God changed my perspective and opened my eyes about suffering, things became much easier.<BR/><BR/>And I value all your prayers SO much, both of you! You have no idea. It's a blessing and a comfort, and I know I would not be nearly as strong as I am if I did not have your faithful prayers. So, seriously, you guys are responsible for my present attitude. :) It honestly feels as if I'm being carried along by a combination of your petitions and God's love; I don't feel like I have to try very hard at all. So please don't ever feel like a single word is wasted.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16942934534859682763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293164464388635576.post-76251087520329767082008-11-09T23:30:00.000-08:002008-11-09T23:30:00.000-08:00Everything I can think of saying seems useless and...Everything I can think of saying seems useless and worthless. I can't say I know how you feel-- "I'm sorry" is just lame-- and telling you to "hang in there" just comes no where near to what you're facing.<BR/><BR/>Erin, you're amazing. I can think of so many people that would blame God for their pain, but you are not. He'll reward you for your loyalty and perseverance. :)<BR/><BR/>I <B>am</B> praying for you-- that you will continue to grow closer to God through these trials. Just remember that :) Though, you almost seem like you don't need my prayer-- you're so strong yourself. :D<BR/><BR/>I hope we can talk soon. best, luke.Luke Holmeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13402512457620190283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7293164464388635576.post-4277262015560637122008-11-09T22:33:00.000-08:002008-11-09T22:33:00.000-08:00Erin, I want you to know that you can always talk ...Erin, I want you to know that you can always talk to me. I'm absolutely serious. <BR/><BR/>No, I don't know what you're going through, I've never been through anything close to what's happening to you -- but I am a sister in Christ, and anytime you want to talk, I will always listen. <BR/><BR/>And you are in my prayers every night. I know there are some people who say that and don't mean it, but I am faithfully praying for you, and God is a faithful God who listens to His children. <BR/><BR/>*hugs*Corinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867476495848511985noreply@blogger.com