tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.comments2013-10-13T19:40:36.291-04:00Tamar's RedemptionAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12496903539850226981noreply@blogger.comBlogger169125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-55713128528398581002013-10-13T19:40:36.284-04:002013-10-13T19:40:36.284-04:00What a great story! Thank you for sharing this. An...What a great story! Thank you for sharing this. Any time I've ever gone whitewater rafting we have always had a guide with us. I'm impressed that you not only filled that role, but you did it with knees shaking. You're amazing!<br /><br /><br />Christy @ A Heartening Life<br />www.ahearteninglife.comChristy Willardhttp://www.ahearteninglife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-58292829872703955412013-06-07T10:56:33.981-04:002013-06-07T10:56:33.981-04:00Play on, Pam! Play on!!! :)Play on, Pam! Play on!!! :)Carolyn Ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-91915078856592622352013-06-07T09:13:47.448-04:002013-06-07T09:13:47.448-04:00We played a board game last week - me, my husband ...We played a board game last week - me, my husband and my 20-year-old daughter. It was great fun! Need to do it more often.Pam Halternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-21213410098792663192013-05-30T08:53:23.541-04:002013-05-30T08:53:23.541-04:00How do you slow down and quiet your mind when tens...How do you slow down and quiet your mind when tensions run high?Carolyn Ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-38930148647473377752013-05-03T09:18:19.470-04:002013-05-03T09:18:19.470-04:00You are so welcome!!!You are so welcome!!!Carolyn Ruchhttp://www.facebook.com/carolyn.ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-9495622668804112812013-05-03T06:50:48.132-04:002013-05-03T06:50:48.132-04:00YAY! Thank you, thank you - can't believe I w...YAY! Thank you, thank you - can't believe I won! One of the best prizes ever!vernanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-6061283766179849852013-04-23T13:16:13.946-04:002013-04-23T13:16:13.946-04:00It gives a strong, clear voice. I know this will t...It gives a strong, clear voice. I know this will those who feel alone. Thank you for sharing.Carolyn Ruchhttp://www.facebook.com/carolyn.ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-29634440874413009112013-03-29T17:20:11.728-04:002013-03-29T17:20:11.728-04:00Good read.Good read.Carolyn Byers Ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-83046442416909586362013-03-29T08:34:53.870-04:002013-03-29T08:34:53.870-04:00http://www.bmhbooks.com/general/item/269-beyond-de...http://www.bmhbooks.com/general/item/269-beyond-desolateT. Whitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-6084989331670650442013-01-31T11:47:52.753-05:002013-01-31T11:47:52.753-05:00Yes, and in this instant gratification world, I...Yes, and in this instant gratification world, I'm sad that so many race right by what truly brings the greatest joy. Too bad every life doesn't have one of those books where you make the choices, and based on the choice you make, you get to see the different outcomes. Can you imagine the surprise endings?Carolyn Ruchhttp://www.facebook.com/carolyn.ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-53108618342046548452013-01-31T11:41:37.470-05:002013-01-31T11:41:37.470-05:00You are welcome. I admit it, I still blush as I wr...You are welcome. I admit it, I still blush as I write, but I must push through my own shame to write this important stuff. If I knew what I know now, I would certainly like a "do-over" with my adult kids. We did some things well. Some things, not so well.Carolyn Ruchhttp://www.facebook.com/carolyn.ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-84005303632761474102013-01-31T10:45:23.003-05:002013-01-31T10:45:23.003-05:00I'm thankful to you, Carolyn! There is so much...I'm thankful to you, Carolyn! There is so much "shame" placed around sexuality and it's definitely not something I desire to pass on to my kids. I appreciate you saying the "uncomfortable" stuff for the benefit and education of parents!Christy Willardhttp://www.ahearteninglife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-28208441558267000672013-01-31T10:43:13.007-05:002013-01-31T10:43:13.007-05:00You are so right! In the midst of the chaos, rescu...You are so right! In the midst of the chaos, rescue can be an awfully tempting way to avoid the hard stuff. And yet, it's the hard stuff that can bring the greatest rewards — growth, peace, healing.Christy Willardhttp://www.ahearteninglife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-3164201185056205242013-01-17T15:05:25.574-05:002013-01-17T15:05:25.574-05:00You're welcome!!!You're welcome!!!Carolyn Ruchhttp://www.facebook.com/carolyn.ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-39956535844864729432013-01-17T13:02:35.512-05:002013-01-17T13:02:35.512-05:00Amen! Thank you for saying the hard stuff! "W...Amen! Thank you for saying the hard stuff! "When we respect our sexuality, our children will. And when we teach healthy sexuality to our kids, we also help protect them from sexual abuse. Perpetrators look for children who lack knowledge."Christy Willardhttp://www.ahearteninglife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-49446288131003445152013-01-14T13:59:35.811-05:002013-01-14T13:59:35.811-05:00Thanks, Pamela. I truly appreciate your encouragem...Thanks, Pamela. I truly appreciate your encouragement.Carolyn Byers Ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-77558370896074817312013-01-12T17:09:50.050-05:002013-01-12T17:09:50.050-05:00Like you, I wish it wasn't necessary. But it ...Like you, I wish it wasn't necessary. But it is, I applaud you for helping mommas do it right.Pamela Kuhnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-72155659665374559842012-12-20T10:31:18.239-05:002012-12-20T10:31:18.239-05:00I don't think fathers receive enough credit or...I don't think fathers receive enough credit or encouragement in our society. Doing what I can. Thank you for your comments. I truly appreciate them. :)Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-62023640043796788432012-12-20T07:32:49.767-05:002012-12-20T07:32:49.767-05:00Thanking the Lord for the strong and compassionate...Thanking the Lord for the strong and compassionate earthly father who SO modeled our Heavenly Father. Thankfully God also uses flawed fathers, most especially when there is humility and tenderness along with the flaws. Appreciating your observations and guidance, Carolyn.Nellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-33382370746054923592012-12-16T17:15:38.684-05:002012-12-16T17:15:38.684-05:00And Merry Christmas to you, Susan!!!And Merry Christmas to you, Susan!!!Carolyn Ruchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-87719522057175813942012-12-14T09:18:32.549-05:002012-12-14T09:18:32.549-05:00Good thoughts my friend. Now that the kids are ol...Good thoughts my friend. Now that the kids are older, it is neat to talk to them and get their perspectives. I try to make a budget and stick to it as far as presents. Sometimes (depending on how old the kids were), they got a lot of presents because the items they wanted were not as much money. These days, the items are more expensive, so there is much less to open. The boys have always been great about it, even when it was hard hearing that a friend may have gotten that video game player system and a ton of other gifts when the game system we got was a shared gift between the two kids along with a couple very small additional gifts. But I agree with you that keeping the focus on Christ and our relationship with Him and spending time with our family is most important of all! Merry Christmas!!!Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-31637691840430516072012-12-08T22:22:22.186-05:002012-12-08T22:22:22.186-05:00I found this helpful info on 9 questions you shoul...I found this helpful info on 9 questions you should ask before letting your child join an organization. I would definitely check it out: http://www.stopitnow.org/9questionsChristy Willardhttp://www.ahearteninglife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-6932125885166833732012-12-06T15:09:39.419-05:002012-12-06T15:09:39.419-05:00This is such an important topic. It is a hard bala...This is such an important topic. It is a hard balance between protection and paranoia. I can identify with the temptation to please people and not hurt feelings. I do struggle with being unapologetic about protecting my kids, but it's something I keep striving for. I like the steps you provide here. Thanks, Christy! Keep sharing your story!Mandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-22957378617805722222012-12-04T13:22:21.140-05:002012-12-04T13:22:21.140-05:00This is beautifully and tenderly written! Well sai...This is beautifully and tenderly written! Well said.Christy Willardhttp://www.ahearteninglife.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3054709894957561408.post-17353211977798905722012-12-01T13:49:40.806-05:002012-12-01T13:49:40.806-05:00Beautifully written, Christy. Welcome to "won...Beautifully written, Christy. Welcome to "wonderment."Carolyn Ruchnoreply@blogger.com