tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post7305173201850364094..comments2024-02-02T05:53:59.845-05:00Comments on Praying for Grace: A Smelly Blog and a Good Story...Barbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-59742495354612110752014-07-02T23:13:41.350-04:002014-07-02T23:13:41.350-04:00Oh, this is indeed a most sad but very beautiful s...Oh, this is indeed a most sad but very beautiful story! Such tragedy, touched by so much grace. What an incredible blessing, to have that priest sent right when your family needed him. Deo Gratias! <br />I do pray every day that Our Lord will spare each of us from a sudden unprovided death. Your story is such a comforting, beautiful example of how God does indeed provide. Thank you for sharing it.Kimberleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14980588863109281657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-51602279001522474622014-06-21T08:04:41.638-04:002014-06-21T08:04:41.638-04:00Thanks for taking the time to comment, Kelly. It&#...Thanks for taking the time to comment, Kelly. It's so nice to have a new friend...and from so far away!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-55862966125858285672014-06-20T23:59:00.906-04:002014-06-20T23:59:00.906-04:00God works in the most wonderful ways! I just stumb...God works in the most wonderful ways! I just stumbled upon your blog while googling "feast of Corpus Christi activities for children". It came up with one of your blog posts from 2008. Reading through some of your posts I see we have a lot in common, so I hope to read here more often (don't count on me though, I'm a highly unreliable blogger!)<br />God bless<br />KellyKelly Casanovahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089138869326091823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-86378412706261345422014-06-20T09:35:49.343-04:002014-06-20T09:35:49.343-04:00Oh, Jennie. I know you have been far too busy to b...Oh, Jennie. I know you have been far too busy to breathe, much less read blogs. Just the cow would have buried me!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-2997905542650049192014-06-20T09:34:27.527-04:002014-06-20T09:34:27.527-04:00It is, Diana. Showers with sunshine, tears and lau...It is, Diana. Showers with sunshine, tears and laughter, death and miracles...<br /><br />Thanks for taking a minute to comment.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-52400029513385452202014-06-20T09:32:42.875-04:002014-06-20T09:32:42.875-04:00Barb -- I know. It's one thing to call a pries...Barb -- I know. It's one thing to call a priest and have him come in time of need. But to JUST SHOW UP? Miraculous. <br /><br />And please don't apologize. I feel guilty now. ;-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-39072643695038576442014-06-20T09:31:08.031-04:002014-06-20T09:31:08.031-04:00Yay Kristen! Sometimes blogger does make commentin...Yay Kristen! Sometimes blogger does make commenting so much more difficult than it should be. I should do some investigating into that issue. <br /><br />Ya know, I never wanted to be a popular girl. That's far too stressful. When I was young the popular girls intimidated me, and I feel the same way now as a 51 (a week from 52) year old. I don't even read those blogs. I much prefer girls like you!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-86461056945018790372014-06-20T05:30:43.669-04:002014-06-20T05:30:43.669-04:00Your blog is not stinky. I haven't turned my ...Your blog is not stinky. I haven't turned my computer on in almost two weeks. My cow has been at death's door, at that sure took a lot of energy. (She's much better now!) My husband just had minor surgery, which was a major event for me, with a long pre-op outing and then something like twelve hours in the car or hospital with an infant yesterday. (He's fine. Arthritis in his toe.) And my second daughter has been preparing to go to 4H summer camp as a teen leader, which has required extra doctor appointments and training sessions. (We are going to miss her so much! We weren't made to be apart, this family.) I've been reading on my ipod, but can't comment from there. Usually, I leave posts "unread" so I can comment later, but I've just been cleaning my reader out. Too much else going on.<br /><br />But you are loved! Always loved. And the story about your dad is beautiful. Jennie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14027736832723636538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-59947143183552169262014-06-20T01:05:12.990-04:002014-06-20T01:05:12.990-04:00Beautiful, so bittersweet, but so much of life is ...Beautiful, so bittersweet, but so much of life is that, yes? Thanks for sharing! Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12422954437237474822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-43782996341058059922014-06-19T17:22:52.350-04:002014-06-19T17:22:52.350-04:00WOW! That's an amazing story! I'll bet it ...WOW! That's an amazing story! I'll bet it happens more often than you'd think, too...but what a comfort it must have been to your family to have that priest JUST SHOW UP right when he was most needed.<br />I'm sorry for my lack of "participation." I have just been slammed this week.Barb Szyszkiewiczhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00329184613713551475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-46053910786922254212014-06-19T09:58:30.428-04:002014-06-19T09:58:30.428-04:00Yeah!!! it worked!!Yeah!!! it worked!!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226263237135501961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-55396824080446280792014-06-19T09:58:04.480-04:002014-06-19T09:58:04.480-04:00Let's see if this works!
I'm here!! Just f...Let's see if this works!<br />I'm here!! Just finally getting caught up!! What an amazing story of your dear Dad. It is sad. But what a miracle he was given last rites like that. Really amazing!<br />I have also been pondering lately why I blog. There are so many popular ones out there now contributing so many great things...it is kind of discouraging. I remember I started to blog to record our days. So, I'll keep on keepin' on.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226263237135501961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-68960004378965607172014-06-19T09:03:48.539-04:002014-06-19T09:03:48.539-04:00You are right, Sara, about choosing to see miracle...You are right, Sara, about choosing to see miracles. Some people, those who don't care as much about having Last Rites, wouldn't have given it a second thought, being so caught up in what was happening. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-54317541067430928482014-06-19T09:01:58.372-04:002014-06-19T09:01:58.372-04:00That was a beautiful story on your blog. I do feel...That was a beautiful story on your blog. I do feel "our priest" had many qualities of an angel among us. It gives me great hope. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-55927857755192316042014-06-19T09:00:38.885-04:002014-06-19T09:00:38.885-04:00Haha! I figured it must be smelly because everyone...Haha! I figured it must be smelly because everyone was staying so far away! But, I know summer is busy. <br /><br />Thank you for commenting on Faith's dance style. I do feel she naturally "gets it" but she is not big on "working at it." ;-)Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-23970716038676177982014-06-19T07:46:12.624-04:002014-06-19T07:46:12.624-04:00That's an amazing story. It's so beautiful...That's an amazing story. It's so beautiful the way God works, and we can (sometimes) choose to see the gift or overlook it entirely. I'm sure that gives you great peace; you're right, not everyone receives the grace of Last Rites.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072984925282936743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-11375181299606182672014-06-19T00:56:18.266-04:002014-06-19T00:56:18.266-04:00Beautiful post Barbara. I had a similar experience...Beautiful post Barbara. I had a similar experience when Ben was small, I think I wrote about on his blog.<br /><br />http://reosti.blogspot.de/2010/02/to-ben-on-your-10th-birthday.html<br /><br />Also, our priest did come to the hospital and give Ben Last Rites. He had me take Communion for him. Having our priest there brought such comfort to my grieving heart.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12537767678040466695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-22327540310217499942014-06-18T22:28:53.228-04:002014-06-18T22:28:53.228-04:00Your blogging doesn't smell! I wanted to comm...Your blogging doesn't smell! I wanted to comment on the post about dance, but twice was prevented by 'my life's and just gave up. By the way, your daughter is a beautiful dancer...I look at feet and hands because I was a dancer myself...hers are grace-filled.<br /><br />Love the story about your dad. I will file that useful information and share with my kids your message about last rites.Suzie L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14187842891099447088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-58216349143652650242014-06-18T20:42:22.387-04:002014-06-18T20:42:22.387-04:00Just "hi" is nice. But, I know exactly w...Just "hi" is nice. But, I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes it just requires too much energy. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-13021435405384610792014-06-18T20:41:38.692-04:002014-06-18T20:41:38.692-04:00Thanks for taking a minute to comment, Stinky. ;-)...Thanks for taking a minute to comment, Stinky. ;-)<br /><br />And I understand why you don't have comments turned on. I know you like to have conversations, just not on ALL topics.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-7916937776110889222014-06-18T20:40:22.268-04:002014-06-18T20:40:22.268-04:00I'm so glad you know now, Patty. Our faith...a...I'm so glad you know now, Patty. Our faith...a place of endless learning.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-52540408289139540012014-06-18T20:38:17.836-04:002014-06-18T20:38:17.836-04:00Thank you for sharing something so personal. I che...Thank you for sharing something so personal. I check you almost every day because I too am looking for communion with like-minded women, but I often think I have nothing new to say. Everyday Graced Blessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05329295636493076130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-44043280798428663112014-06-18T19:32:44.788-04:002014-06-18T19:32:44.788-04:00well, good grief...now I HAVE to comment!!!
i am...well, good grief...now I HAVE to comment!!! <br /><br />i am a pop in, stop by quickly, kind of blog reader...too busy to even make my "i" capital....and i rarely comment anywhere, and i think because i don't allow comments on my own blog, i forget that other bloggers actually LIKE comments and conversation...<br /><br />and your story is beautiful.<br /><br />and you don't smell.<br /><br />but i do, so i am off to shower....Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-35147179419125531622014-06-18T18:15:35.233-04:002014-06-18T18:15:35.233-04:00You learn something every day! I'm ashamed to...You learn something every day! I'm ashamed to admit it, but I didn't know about administering last rites after death; thought the person needed to be alive, if that means unconscience. Thank you for sharing that!!! I need to relay the story to my family at dinner this evening. <br /><br />And what a story! So powerful, sad, hope-filled, all at the same time.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01651016998027244516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3130102521697018241.post-63400885553859918412014-06-18T18:03:33.986-04:002014-06-18T18:03:33.986-04:00I know summer is so busy, and I imagine scheduling...I know summer is so busy, and I imagine scheduling all those outdoor activities during the summer months is rather hectic (I am almost finished with those days). Thanks for taking the time to say "hello," Sarah.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747308009364094199noreply@blogger.com