tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post2298065348646869311..comments2023-10-09T15:36:49.446-04:00Comments on Our "Wright"-ing Pad: Five Minute Friday ~ WeakRichelle Wrighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04083189929795613771noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-42830130874656442192017-02-17T23:37:53.969-05:002017-02-17T23:37:53.969-05:00I agree except there is also a balance as kids get...I agree except there is also a balance as kids get older because it is when we are weak that God shows himself strong. At some point, we have to transition them from being protected by Dad and Mom to resting in the strength of God. Vulnerability isn't always a negative...Richelle Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083189929795613771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-56381749125047178482017-02-17T17:51:25.997-05:002017-02-17T17:51:25.997-05:00"When we are weak, we are vulnerable." T..."When we are weak, we are vulnerable." THAT is the biggest reason to keep them home. Where you have more control of the variables assailing their souls in their vulnerability.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-82323293137813642492017-02-17T16:36:09.472-05:002017-02-17T16:36:09.472-05:00Thanks! That comment means so much!
It is funny ...Thanks! That comment means so much! <br /><br />It is funny - I've not regretted watching my kids grow and change and leave. I've loved watching them "become," and being a part of that myself. I've never wanted to go back or stop them from growing - but I can honestly say I've been blown away by how intense this parenting thing is... even as I'm parenting young Richelle Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083189929795613771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-61242081657035904362017-02-17T15:37:38.973-05:002017-02-17T15:37:38.973-05:00As my young men are now out on their own in NJ, OH...As my young men are now out on their own in NJ, OH, and SC, I loved how you expressed motherhood: "those chunks of my heart that are always out and about, wandering around outside my body." Patty Buchanannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-66783092724546861412017-02-17T11:50:48.725-05:002017-02-17T11:50:48.725-05:00I just shared this quote (one of my favorites from...I just shared this quote (one of my favorites from the Hunger Games Trilogy): "Hope is the only thing stronger than fear." So here's to hoping and praying your son has an awesome day, even if he's feeling less than his best. May God's strength be overwhelmingly evident in your boy's weakness...<br />Richelle Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083189929795613771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-44660376262102875052017-02-17T11:48:38.786-05:002017-02-17T11:48:38.786-05:00Appreciate those prayers!!Appreciate those prayers!!Richelle Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04083189929795613771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-63722922083365303232017-02-17T10:48:36.064-05:002017-02-17T10:48:36.064-05:00I know exactly where you're at with this! I ha...I know exactly where you're at with this! I had a similar dilemma today with my son who is 14 and autistic. If it was just going to be a normal boring school day, I'd have kept him home -- but today his Ed. Assistant is taking him on the bus to another high school where my son's best friend (also a special needs student) goes. They are going to spend the afternoon together, and I Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15590153368194137758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7259713025368975804.post-84427355759535669432017-02-17T10:44:30.328-05:002017-02-17T10:44:30.328-05:00I love this. Great move. Those years go by so quic...I love this. Great move. Those years go by so quickly. You took advantage of an opportunity to invest strength into their lives. Blessings. And prayers for those little immune systems to kick in big time.Karen Sebastianhttp://www.karensebastian.com/hopegrams/strengthen-weaknesses-with-hopenoreply@blogger.com