tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post2856181492358862369..comments2023-11-02T07:05:51.747-06:00Comments on Call Me Grandma Dawn: A Rather Ugly Reminder of a Beautiful ThingDawnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14938607712512860569noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-70191618327072579242011-10-06T21:15:19.058-06:002011-10-06T21:15:19.058-06:00I don't know what to say. Those were wonderful...I don't know what to say. Those were wonderful times and I miss them. It is so beautifully written and invokes memories of a better time despite all our financial difficulties. There was an innocence about the time to which I wish we could all return. I too have some towels from two years later which have never been used no matter how desperate I ever was for clean towels--I was always afraid# 4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-8823012665761319642010-08-08T13:18:01.231-06:002010-08-08T13:18:01.231-06:00What a wonderful story! I'd treasure that towe...What a wonderful story! I'd treasure that towel if I were you! <br /><br />We just got back from Montana a couple of days ago. We had a layover in Colorado and I thought of you! (Denver) It was a great vacation, but it's also nice to be home! <br /><br />Let's catch up soon!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13069417648988456196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-59894254080398184852010-08-07T18:27:30.869-06:002010-08-07T18:27:30.869-06:00Thanks for stopping by. So glad that Kev is feeli...Thanks for stopping by. So glad that Kev is feeling better! I will be praying for him tomorrow night as he gives his testimony!!<br /><br />This is my second comment but I wanted to reply to yours on my post.Midlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-71461270694600201962010-08-07T17:54:25.142-06:002010-08-07T17:54:25.142-06:00And God will continue to supply your needs today a...And God will continue to supply your needs today and tomorrow.<br /><br />At a young age, you were truly growing in the Lord...being able to give your will over to him. <br /><br />I wish I could see this in my college kids...but I'm praying for them...Sharon Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538835090062707610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-46263605052953912102010-08-07T16:38:54.921-06:002010-08-07T16:38:54.921-06:00Awesome as always, dawn. I am starting to clear t...Awesome as always, dawn. I am starting to clear things out and pare down the "stuff" in our house. Some things go without a pang. Others, though worn and weary, bring beautiful memories of God's providence - and are hard to part with. Thanks for sharing your story!groovyoldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971936982658984234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-24557476630501130262010-08-06T11:32:22.260-06:002010-08-06T11:32:22.260-06:00What a great story and example of God's provis...What a great story and example of God's provision for us.<br />Reminds me of examples putting our girls through College and how the Lord provided.A Hint of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350273064901061247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-14093179512579113132010-08-06T05:24:09.240-06:002010-08-06T05:24:09.240-06:00What a treasure you are to us bloggers!!! This is...What a treasure you are to us bloggers!!! This is one of the best. I swear girl...you get us each and every time. This was amazing.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-53499946924226136772010-08-05T22:51:19.808-06:002010-08-05T22:51:19.808-06:00Hi Dawn,
It has been like forever since I have don...Hi Dawn,<br />It has been like forever since I have done any blog reading. I hope to get back to that more this winter. You look fantastic! Retirement must agree with you; however, it sounds like you are just as busy as ever. Isn't that the way it goes? I wonder how I ever worked and did anything else. God Bless you, my friend. V from IdahoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-19867191171917754992010-08-05T20:53:28.179-06:002010-08-05T20:53:28.179-06:00What a beautiful memory of God's infinite wisd...What a beautiful memory of God's infinite wisdom and grace! I agree you should frame that towel with this story for future generations to read and be encouraged by!! Look how you've encouraged us here on your blog by sharing this story with us!Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03406059147633357805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-66132845064904968302010-08-05T18:00:59.905-06:002010-08-05T18:00:59.905-06:00Thanks for your visit to my blog and your comment....Thanks for your visit to my blog and your comment. I have visited you before but not commented I think. Anyway...I was an MK in East Africa - graduated from RVA in Kenya. We were with SIM and worked closely with AIM in Kenya. How long was your DIL in Kenya?<br /><br />I will look forward to getting to know you more as well.Edithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904025280425788514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-88273925707872642102010-08-05T09:20:34.204-06:002010-08-05T09:20:34.204-06:00What a fabulous story, Dawn. It is always great t...What a fabulous story, Dawn. It is always great to look back and see how life was lived through HIM.Needled Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07749314475716010490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-6036002281832944252010-08-05T09:00:26.301-06:002010-08-05T09:00:26.301-06:00Funny how our memory can get triggered. Yes, we h...Funny how our memory can get triggered. Yes, we have a box of "rags" in the garage we use for all those various jobs.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-90030683563197267282010-08-05T08:59:49.519-06:002010-08-05T08:59:49.519-06:00Is it not amazing what things stir up memories?Is it not amazing what things stir up memories?Michelle-ozark crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854922223445105068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-12521510087363157492010-08-05T08:36:10.632-06:002010-08-05T08:36:10.632-06:00Neat story...and beautiful reminder. Thanks for s...Neat story...and beautiful reminder. Thanks for sharing. It is something I will share with my boy who is a senior this year and called into the ministry. (I also came by from Linds' blog).<br /><br />Have a blessed day.Edithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11904025280425788514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-33765078864072537642010-08-04T20:14:20.841-06:002010-08-04T20:14:20.841-06:00Great reminder that God is in control all the time...Great reminder that God is in control all the time! I, too, needed that one today!nancygraycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05288996419936475583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-58825257899419860982010-08-04T19:31:21.608-06:002010-08-04T19:31:21.608-06:00I'm so glad you came across the towel, which b...I'm so glad you came across the towel, which brought back this great memory. I love how you gave your own will over to the Lord and decided to do His will. It always works out the best for us when we do that. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097238581537624315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-53293423215869200672010-08-04T18:03:23.420-06:002010-08-04T18:03:23.420-06:00I have just come from Linds'and her uplifting ...I have just come from Linds'and her uplifting post and now this one Dawn. It is so encouraging to read about how the Father works in our lives - about faith and learning to trust in the One who is so trustworthy<br />I'd hang on to that towel if I were you!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-7801850400142986242010-08-04T17:43:25.378-06:002010-08-04T17:43:25.378-06:00I'm reading a book about miracles in our local...I'm reading a book about miracles in our local area. This story could have been right in there with them! What a wonderful way in which God works in our lives when we give control over to Him! So glad that you found that towel so that you could tell us this part of your life!<br /><br />Do hope that Kev is feeling better! I wonder if the altitude difference makes it worse for him? I know IMidlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-85870315769455630882010-08-04T16:57:51.624-06:002010-08-04T16:57:51.624-06:00First of all you should frame the towel! and put t...First of all you should frame the towel! and put the verse with it!<br /><br />Verse 33 was the verse given me at my Baptism. So this passage has always meant a lot to me also!nannykimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09904490730187017812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-68981359858360754592010-08-04T16:33:23.423-06:002010-08-04T16:33:23.423-06:00Oh, Dawn, what a wonderful story of God's prov...Oh, Dawn, what a wonderful story of God's provision and care! And what a priceless lesson you learned early in your life! I think I'd stash that towel away somewhere away from hubby's reach; it has such a special meaning!Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07059837275907441219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29822720.post-83824327028745875482010-08-04T16:24:02.266-06:002010-08-04T16:24:02.266-06:00Oh what a neat story! Thank you for sharing it - ...Oh what a neat story! Thank you for sharing it - I needed to hear that today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17043585148664431337noreply@blogger.com