tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post990721703145432689..comments2024-03-28T15:50:54.946-04:00Comments on Clover Lane: Just Like HerSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-7502336012747115492011-03-21T12:39:49.341-04:002011-03-21T12:39:49.341-04:00I totally agree with you. Our children are being r...I totally agree with you. Our children are being robbed of much of their childhood.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02126417959697476009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-76778782009246579422011-03-16T16:25:06.057-04:002011-03-16T16:25:06.057-04:00I have four girls ages 13-23. The oldest is a kind...I have four girls ages 13-23. The oldest is a kinder-garden teacher. I encourage/encouraged them to take their time growing up. No hurry. You will be an adult the rest of your life. What you said is so very true! Children don't know how to be children any more. Rarely will they pick playing outside to playing a video game. Wish we could grab them and hold them to cherish the moments having them small! They grow so fast!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06972279183749493143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-63724015897274415512011-03-15T19:52:22.666-04:002011-03-15T19:52:22.666-04:00That is remarkable that a high schooler and 6th gr...That is remarkable that a high schooler and 6th grader connected...can you imagine that happening today? Maybe? Those pictures of you are so sweet! It's true, you looked younger than the counterparts today, and I think that's a good thing! Kids do grow up so fast, I really notice it when I am shopping for clothes for my daughter. I wish my kids could roam free and safe as I did in the late 70's early 80's. Sigh.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09337640114633097389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-23989201848819898022011-03-15T18:00:39.728-04:002011-03-15T18:00:39.728-04:00It is sad that they have to grow up so fast - its ...It is sad that they have to grow up so fast - its even worse in a big city like London. We just have to pray, a lot. And trust a lot. And remember that they are His. And that He loves them and watches over them.The Renwickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11544699686930500995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-86211881117912145182011-03-15T12:11:30.832-04:002011-03-15T12:11:30.832-04:00I'm going to stalk you until you write that ot...I'm going to stalk you until you write that other long blog post with your opinions on how to provide that long lovely childhood to our children. I'm desperate to prevent my 9 year old daughter from growing to be 18 in just one year. I agree whole heartedly that late elementary school and middle school are not what they were when we were innocent. I would love to hear your thoughts on how to provide them with some of that.helloalissahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05584449839877137124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-31150514563109156432011-03-15T10:05:30.622-04:002011-03-15T10:05:30.622-04:00Oh Sarah, you made me cry. On the friendship part...Oh Sarah, you made me cry. On the friendship part - I love how lives criss-cross paths - people come in and out and you never know how you will be touched by them. I treasure the connections I have made - whether family or friends - throughout the years. Isn't life all about our relationships? And even through the dips - or laps of physical presence - something can still remain. I treasure what we had - and what we have. You and I have lost freinds over the years and have learned to hold dear what is important.<br /><br />On the innocence part - I loved the childhoods that we both had. Even though we grew up in different "parts", we came from simple, hard-working, faith-filled homes and were instilled with old-fashioned values. We were protected from so much. It's sad how fast our kids grow up. I look forward to discussions you will lead on this topic. It doesn't seem we can turn back the clock. But I feel strongly that childhood needs to be preserved. By doing so I believe we give kids the strength they need to face the challenges of the teen years and beyond.<br /><br />On hair and beauty - fleeting! Even though I'm 6 years your senior, I think you have aged better then I have!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing our friendship which started with one letter. The power of your pen is great.Maiden Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09714005634771057441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-88976881461227012342011-03-15T09:55:00.396-04:002011-03-15T09:55:00.396-04:00Juat the other day, my husband was regretting not ...Juat the other day, my husband was regretting not pushing our son to participate in organized sports when he was younger (he's 17 now.) I told him we gave our kids something irreplacable - their childhood. We gave them time to enjoy the outdoors (we have woods all around and a stream down back), time to use their imaginations, time to spend with us and family, time to get to know who they are. There is only one chance to be a child and experience all the magic that comes with it.Pattylg67https://www.blogger.com/profile/04003388060860270946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-67008721857564998422011-03-15T09:48:47.382-04:002011-03-15T09:48:47.382-04:00Oh I love that your paths have crossed again and I...Oh I love that your paths have crossed again and I completely agree with you that our children are growing up too fast. A friend's daughter who is 4 was recently told by her friends that they are too old to play with dollies! They are 4! I have yet to recover from this one.CocktailMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02841055819714139122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-23003253032639340952011-03-15T09:06:50.075-04:002011-03-15T09:06:50.075-04:00I love this story.
And I'll look forward to th...I love this story.<br />And I'll look forward to the post on childhood's shortening...I feel like in some ways I didn't do my first grader any favors by not allowing him things I thought he wasn't ready for (Star Wars, other violent cartoons, Nerf weaponry, etc.) because now other kids are taking advantage of his naivety. His class is nice, but of the 21 kids in class, SIX have brothers and sisters in high school already and it just raises the level of exposure to songs and other culture I think is inappropriate for that age. (And in particular--for this son. My younger is actually better at understanding fiction, oddly.) In the beginning of the school year he thought SpongeBob was creepy and still went to Day Out With Thomas and if he hadn't been exposed to his peers, I think he still would.<br />I still think school has been great for him, and I like many of these kids, but there are parts I don't love, like the fourth graders bragging at the bus stop about the scores they got on Halo and Black Ops, or the fifth graders who yell his name and then scorn him for answering. I know, this is life, but the window for kids to be kids just seems to be smaller and smaller and it makes me sad. <br />Sorry to vent on your comments but I'll look forward to your observations. And hope for some inspiration since you seem to be managing the age split well!Ooniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15162162953846737959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-4491162620128568842011-03-15T09:00:40.008-04:002011-03-15T09:00:40.008-04:00I agree with your last sentence completely. What ...I agree with your last sentence completely. What a neat relationship the two of you had/have! I loved what she shared, too, especially those photos of you. You are sweet, Sarah.You Can Call Me Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086179213614605103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-79781291458345871322011-03-15T06:24:32.597-04:002011-03-15T06:24:32.597-04:00Loving this post! I too had a pen friend when I w...Loving this post! I too had a pen friend when I was in jr high, she lived in the city and I was definitely the country mouse. Over 20 years later we still write (albeit thru email). I have a box of those letters in my attic too. <br /><br />You are so right about our kids growing up too quickly. The boy knows more about life at 7 than I did at that age and it frightens me a bit. <br /><br />Also gobsmacked that maiden Jane is your Jane! I found her blog through yours and I'm tickled to know the connection now!knit one, knit twohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043204315202185168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-28448616461806513042011-03-15T02:39:13.618-04:002011-03-15T02:39:13.618-04:00What great memories, and she kept the letters. You...What great memories, and she kept the letters. You never know the impact you will have on people!Rebekah Lindenmayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10252956419842164914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-37387529293076558152011-03-15T01:36:22.258-04:002011-03-15T01:36:22.258-04:00So special Sarah! There's nothing like a hand...So special Sarah! There's nothing like a hand written letter and an old friend. <br /><br />Our kids are growing up fast. With all the technology it's hard to filter it all, and sometimes it's just too much.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing this beautiful story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-72948952185510164122011-03-15T01:32:27.303-04:002011-03-15T01:32:27.303-04:00Wow! WHo knew that letter could build something so...Wow! WHo knew that letter could build something so strong. How cool that she saved all your letters. wowza!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14735618188851876515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-91638834675002199102011-03-15T00:59:32.986-04:002011-03-15T00:59:32.986-04:00Awww how Lovely! Gee she is a beauty!
I love the ...Awww how Lovely! Gee she is a beauty! <br />I love the pics of you on her page too!<br />And the ribbons in your hair and frill <br />on your blouse. It made me miss those <br />days gone by if you know what I mean?!<br />just lovely post xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212476952833501895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-81835496412673893452011-03-15T00:26:13.510-04:002011-03-15T00:26:13.510-04:00What a treasured story of friendship. I read her p...What a treasured story of friendship. I read her post about you. Darling photos by the way! You are a unique person Sarah. What a gift for both of you over the years. Love that you shared this part of your life with us.Cathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12266580814892668109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2331752969086770281.post-18155644629290807112011-03-15T00:18:19.998-04:002011-03-15T00:18:19.998-04:00It is a little scary how quickly society forces ou...It is a little scary how quickly society forces our kids to grow up. The only thing we can hope for is that there are still a few "Jane's" out there to help influence them. Thanks for always being an inspiration to me Sarah to live simply and enjoy the precious moments with my children.Your Southern Peachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051483565102704360noreply@blogger.com