tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post643517902296724634..comments2024-03-28T17:53:09.192-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Gains and LossesSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-42080155412619407212018-09-02T07:00:31.791-04:002018-09-02T07:00:31.791-04:00I am so glad that you are back and on the mend. I...I am so glad that you are back and on the mend. I have not checked your blog all summer because I was taking care of my 3 young grandsons, 5,3,and 18 months for my daughter who is in grad school. I remember such a feeling of loss when our youngest left the nest. I would walk through the house and think how fast those years went. This is a new chapter for you. Enjoy the time with the ones who are still home and know that grandchildren can be such a blessing. I am thankful for your blog and I'm happy that you are writing again. My daughters also enjoy all your wisdom. Lorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00497018565450893381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-20765990452275001002018-09-01T03:33:57.515-04:002018-09-01T03:33:57.515-04:00Reading your blog over the years has impacted my l...Reading your blog over the years has impacted my life in so many positive ways. Your blog should be made into a book. I would be the first in line to buy it.Amber Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15962893456008153275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-83116237401556025002018-08-24T14:05:53.829-04:002018-08-24T14:05:53.829-04:00Hi Sarah, I have been checking in with your blog f...Hi Sarah, I have been checking in with your blog for years now and I really appreciate this wise post. I, too, am entering a new season of life. My oldest (of 4) will be starting college this fall and my youngest will start 1st grade, which will be the first year he will have a full day of school. Thank you for the thoughts on delegating more to our children. I definitely will be working on that!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13647678153143950395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-76085435635240305262018-08-23T14:03:18.022-04:002018-08-23T14:03:18.022-04:00I loved reading this post. Thank you.I loved reading this post. Thank you.Happy Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11611117958658111960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-41084154456747133242018-08-19T16:14:46.738-04:002018-08-19T16:14:46.738-04:00I am right there with you! I am in a new season of...I am right there with you! I am in a new season of change. I too have been at home with my littles for 10 plus years and now that they are older, I’m trying to decide what is next for me. It’s a strange and uncomfortable position to be in. Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700511713005383402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-48361428079472032562018-08-17T17:02:21.165-04:002018-08-17T17:02:21.165-04:00I'm a couple of years away from my baby starti...I'm a couple of years away from my baby starting school and I am worried about it. I love this thank you so much!Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508311593157719111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-13755526280518021402018-08-17T09:16:18.183-04:002018-08-17T09:16:18.183-04:00Oh my heart. I love reading your posts because you...Oh my heart. I love reading your posts because your love of mothering just shines through. I feel like that is lacking so deeply in the world around us. So much complaining about children and parenting when truly it is such a special gift. My boys are still little, but my youngest is starting preschool this fall. I will not be home alone since I have chosen to homeschool one of my boys, but I feel time just speeding by. I'm rambling, but I'm so glad you are back to blogging. Love every post!michelle dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12438266319739740651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-46774843616032887022018-08-16T18:08:34.081-04:002018-08-16T18:08:34.081-04:00Oh Sarah. I’m so grateful for all the life giving ...Oh Sarah. I’m so grateful for all the life giving words you have shared with me. This was beautiful and made me cry. I’m still in the thick of it, but I can sense that it goes in the blink of an eye. I take heart in a CS Lewis quote I read this week from “the great divorce” where a woman complains to an angel “the past was all I had” and the angel replies “it’s all you chose to have”. Reminds me to fully love the moment but to also accept the joy that comes with each new phase. I am still skeptical anything is as lovely as this little ones in our home stage...but I loved your last paragraph. Joy to find in all that comes. MaurLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13885101727734888408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-79451529858489897582018-08-14T12:53:46.132-04:002018-08-14T12:53:46.132-04:00I'm feeling well enough that I can sit down at...I'm feeling well enough that I can sit down at the computer and read through your recent posts (chemo 3 was just yesterday so yay for that!). But I can't even say how much I appreciate your wisdom. Especially your last paragraph on this post. I'm so glad you are healing and sharing your thoughts again. We need you! And your friendship to me recently has meant the world. Thank you!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277274255520447284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-83911170767336843462018-08-11T10:46:50.608-04:002018-08-11T10:46:50.608-04:00What beautiful insights, Sarah. Thank you so much ...What beautiful insights, Sarah. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this with us. I agree with the others - please write a book. You are such an inspiration!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914003734405605959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-55780378936424646052018-08-11T07:37:25.533-04:002018-08-11T07:37:25.533-04:00This is such a beautiful reflexion, Sarah. It'...This is such a beautiful reflexion, Sarah. It's so necessary to remind ourselves of these blessings when we're in the trenches and are simply exhausted! Thank you.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979091825156332034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-28578231010732527752018-08-10T17:02:58.876-04:002018-08-10T17:02:58.876-04:00This is so beautiful, I'm printing it to put s...This is so beautiful, I'm printing it to put somewhere I can read often. You have a gift with words and I'm thankful you're willing to share it with all of us.amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230044776162071739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-89642693991327978222018-08-09T16:44:32.712-04:002018-08-09T16:44:32.712-04:00I agree with Hillary! Write a book!
My youngest w...I agree with Hillary! Write a book! <br />My youngest went to college last year. It has been a difficult change for me but I am trying to find my footing. I am so glad you are back blogging. I love to read all your advice and I am so praising Jesus that you are in remission! Praise Jesus!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04572493546249068479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-35200904277417577262018-08-09T11:14:34.137-04:002018-08-09T11:14:34.137-04:00Oh Sarah, this is so, so beautiful.Oh Sarah, this is so, so beautiful.stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11399191040892859634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-77302765193632482452018-08-09T10:03:23.343-04:002018-08-09T10:03:23.343-04:00Write a book. We all need more of your wisdom in o...Write a book. We all need more of your wisdom in our lives. Bless you. Hillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13432660173350793716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-20252307962552233282018-08-09T03:17:06.112-04:002018-08-09T03:17:06.112-04:00That’s just beautiful, I cannot get that beautiful...That’s just beautiful, I cannot get that beautiful scene out of my head, I have never heard of that book but I’m going to look it up, would love to read it.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06463380381822234251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-90928297317697315992018-08-09T00:26:19.908-04:002018-08-09T00:26:19.908-04:00I’m bawling. Another one of mine starts kindergart...I’m bawling. Another one of mine starts kindergarten this year, and I am so sad about it especially since it is all day kindergarten. Not my first, not my last, and I still turn into an emotional mess that another one is off to school all day for 9 months of the year. <br />Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15696231021422009947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-18276953246735065742018-08-08T21:42:14.296-04:002018-08-08T21:42:14.296-04:00Oh gosh...made me weepy!!! I have 2 boys off at co...Oh gosh...made me weepy!!! I have 2 boys off at college and my daughter is a sophomore this year...but she has always been homeschooled~ so I never have a whole school year alone. But, I wouldn't trade it for a minute!!! My oldest is in his last semester at college and got married back in April....let me tell ya~ we are NEVER ready for that!!! LOL!! I just kept thinking about bringing him home from the hospital....aaaaaaall the feels mama!! I agree with you 100% Sarah~ we are sad because that beautiful, tender chapter is closing~ but we can be so grateful that we had all the years and special moments with them. Especially those of us blessed to get to stay home all their babyhood/childhood days and raise them. I know how you feel~ it is the Bittersweet things all the old granny's at church told me then my babies were born. Thank you Lord for those memories!! And keep us posted what you do find to fill your days with!!! I know it will be something that blesses other people~ you are a giver! Bless you sweet Sarah! <br />Shawnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623741167615657741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-62181213372415236332018-08-08T21:31:57.601-04:002018-08-08T21:31:57.601-04:00Sarah,
Well said. I too have an empty house n...Sarah, <br /> Well said. I too have an empty house now but will be blessed with our first granddaughter in September. I will be retiring from a 36 year nursing career next year. New chapter. There’s always a new exciting chapter. Enjoy! DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07264141517433370804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-82409413511393763562018-08-08T19:41:48.293-04:002018-08-08T19:41:48.293-04:00Sarah,
This post is so beautiful.
You inspire me....Sarah, <br />This post is so beautiful.<br />You inspire me.<br />I know you will find your new normal in your next chapter of motherhood.<br />Game Show Network helps!!! <br />MatchGame from the 70's is the best. : )Billie Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13515311983458309772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-10075261660632252772018-08-08T19:20:27.772-04:002018-08-08T19:20:27.772-04:00Love your blog. So inspiring! I also appreciate ...Love your blog. So inspiring! I also appreciate reading something that doesn't have ads popping up all over. Thank you for that too:)Tammiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16713167236583321610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-37630301853676826582018-08-08T17:36:34.356-04:002018-08-08T17:36:34.356-04:00I don’t know if your remember this but Sarah recom...I don’t know if your remember this but Sarah recommended this book years ago. I also loved it. That passage stuck with me. It once again reminds me to feel blessed in the chaos of 5 children.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03642864676641744034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-52233163093587676332018-08-08T14:25:36.430-04:002018-08-08T14:25:36.430-04:00Wow. Beautiful post. The last paragraph ... the be...Wow. Beautiful post. The last paragraph ... the best thing. Ever.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03175674100207471510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-38308778940099698102018-08-08T12:56:27.560-04:002018-08-08T12:56:27.560-04:00Thank you Lisa, my favorite book too and I remembe...Thank you Lisa, my favorite book too and I remember that exactly-I have the page turned down!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-60302718453117437562018-08-08T12:55:12.313-04:002018-08-08T12:55:12.313-04:00Thank you, that's beautiful!Thank you, that's beautiful!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.com