tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post7967116116163196650..comments2023-12-23T09:46:45.472-05:00Comments on Just Be Real: RECLAIM YOUR LOST CHILDHOODJust Be Realhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-21714640363204120502009-07-13T10:22:23.672-04:002009-07-13T10:22:23.672-04:00I love that devotional, not only is there hope to ...I love that devotional, not only is there hope to reclaim a childhood that was lost, but we are encouraged to be more like children in our faith. This touches on something that's been on my mind for a while now, and mulling over on my own blog, and humility and vulnerability seem to be they key. I am very willing to give up my pride and independence for the wonder and delight! Thanks for sharing, and I share your prayers as you share mine :)~L~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08775646979957589883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-48864738187726964402009-07-12T07:10:59.233-04:002009-07-12T07:10:59.233-04:00well I couldnt agree more with your post. I think ...well I couldnt agree more with your post. I think I am happiest most when I can be childlike in all ways.<br />God bless you<br />Brittany<br />http://www.papermoonies.blogspot.comPapermoonieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06587438049725154391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-44620943960623770442009-07-12T04:20:40.931-04:002009-07-12T04:20:40.931-04:00You're always looking out for others no matter...You're always looking out for others no matter your own pain. You are a sweetheart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-64156836939273855772009-07-12T04:08:17.721-04:002009-07-12T04:08:17.721-04:00this is just THE most beautiful message. thank you...this is just THE most beautiful message. thank you!Shadowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999801833389058410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-88607616087650781932009-07-12T00:56:18.713-04:002009-07-12T00:56:18.713-04:00Such a sweet picture, makes me want to run through...Such a sweet picture, makes me want to run through a sprinkler my friend.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-51874348596910451952009-07-12T00:22:43.362-04:002009-07-12T00:22:43.362-04:00Great ponderings, JBR, about becoming like childre...Great ponderings, JBR, about becoming like children. I'm a big believer in God's ability to restore to childlike innocence to those who have suffered a traumatic childhood. And I'm also looking forward to heaven, to receiving God's promise of wiping away all of our tears.Peter Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04896115247438514660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-40096000663593324152009-07-11T22:28:20.263-04:002009-07-11T22:28:20.263-04:00It isn't unusual that I find myself regretful ...It isn't unusual that I find myself regretful of a childhood that I did not have. I don't know if such a thing really exists, but that doesn't stop the longing.Fireblossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040525704916368792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-7903414821371880872009-07-11T21:48:19.458-04:002009-07-11T21:48:19.458-04:00So beautiful ~ thank you for this post!So beautiful ~ thank you for this post!Heartfelt Heartlookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077220733417532900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-67472368886436039932009-07-11T19:41:22.762-04:002009-07-11T19:41:22.762-04:00Thank you all for your comments and sharing what t...Thank you all for your comments and sharing what the post personally means to you.Just Be Realhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15815210059310140144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-85005614826618626352009-07-11T18:37:03.991-04:002009-07-11T18:37:03.991-04:00I'm so glad you found my site and decided to f...I'm so glad you found my site and decided to follow me because I'm loving your blog and from what I have read so far we have a lot in common.<br /><br />I had a very tramatic childhood myself and had my spirit broken at a young age.<br />I think that is why I went into social work and love working with children (though I'm a stay at home mom at this time.)<br />Having children has given me the oppurtunity to have a second childhood and learn to be care free and just enjoy life.<br />That's what my blog is all about, I'm 33 and still finding my way.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to browsing your blog and finding out more about you.KEEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15354413983067354470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-65174152976011946562009-07-11T16:19:23.826-04:002009-07-11T16:19:23.826-04:00What a lovely blog. And an inspiring message.
I es...What a lovely blog. And an inspiring message.<br />I especially like your thoughts that we can change!Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496172669599418214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-15982816361720655662009-07-11T16:06:13.134-04:002009-07-11T16:06:13.134-04:00Thanks for this picture en your post. It reminds m...Thanks for this picture en your post. It reminds me of the fun our dog and I had jumping over the rays of water from the sprinkler.<br />Today I saw several children playing in a street. They had such a fun and were full of laughter! So sweet!Robinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-46125140609967337452009-07-11T14:34:22.260-04:002009-07-11T14:34:22.260-04:00The topic caught my eye and when I saw the picture...The topic caught my eye and when I saw the picture instant recall of my childhood at a good time. Amazing what are senses are capable of producing. Thanks for sharing.Jeb *Hawk*noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-7272498554044825182009-07-11T14:28:57.884-04:002009-07-11T14:28:57.884-04:00Thank you for sharing that JBR! I have been think...Thank you for sharing that JBR! I have been thinking a lot about that topic lately and it did me good to see that! *hugs*IKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02596027732247383510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-59412487778576114582009-07-11T14:09:30.116-04:002009-07-11T14:09:30.116-04:00I have learned to love the child I was and the adu...I have learned to love the child I was and the adult I am. It took a long time and a lot of "doing", but it is possible and it did happen.<br /><br />Love you,<br />Prayer GirlOne Prayer Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17455437909918314217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-27226023692303237112009-07-11T13:07:37.342-04:002009-07-11T13:07:37.342-04:00this is really nice. thanks.this is really nice. thanks.mile191https://www.blogger.com/profile/12948235476841214379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-64898988540775399152009-07-11T13:00:48.789-04:002009-07-11T13:00:48.789-04:00I'm agreeing with your readers, the picture di...I'm agreeing with your readers, the picture displayed says a lot.<br /><br />Jesus can comfort your heart in the meantime.Tolahttp://www.blueletterbible.org/index.cfmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-25838322089211690222009-07-11T12:56:41.417-04:002009-07-11T12:56:41.417-04:00I was thinking along the very same scripture lines...I was thinking along the very same scripture lines today. Kids see things faithfully and never question whether it's real or not. If a parent tells them it is, they believe it. <br /><br />I want to be more like a child and have that unquestionable belief. <br /><br />Love and Hugs ~ KatHeart2Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05240536955573366802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-54710358884570351972009-07-11T12:52:33.522-04:002009-07-11T12:52:33.522-04:00I get the same feeling. Although at times I will l...I get the same feeling. Although at times I will look at such scenes and get sad for my lost childhood innocence. <br /><br />I have a painting in my living room of 3 girls in a field with balloons. Others look at it and think, 'huh?' but I look at it and think of that innocence these little girls are enjoying and it's a beautiful thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-30391242036142910002009-07-11T12:46:37.647-04:002009-07-11T12:46:37.647-04:00Thanks for sharing this beautiful message.
Wonderf...Thanks for sharing this beautiful message.<br />Wonderful post.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend. <br />Blessings.<br />ReginaRegina https://www.blogger.com/profile/12505077820490238917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-17295327877670816822009-07-11T12:05:34.738-04:002009-07-11T12:05:34.738-04:00Great devotional for today. Hope all is well.Great devotional for today. Hope all is well.Ronhttp://www.geocities.com/ron_greib/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-33426666163607014442009-07-11T12:05:29.426-04:002009-07-11T12:05:29.426-04:00"God invites us to experience this kind of ch..."God invites us to experience this kind of change. God invites us to become like little children. Children are humble - they have a straightforward honesty about their feelings and needs."<br />But what if you just can't express any of your *needs* anymore - because you know they'll never be met. So what's the point?Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00432157510458184788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-11529143577654380612009-07-11T11:14:33.099-04:002009-07-11T11:14:33.099-04:00I love this picture. And I agree that we can recl...I love this picture. And I agree that we can reclaim the childhood we were deprived of. I watch my girls, how freely and easily they move in their bodies, in their world. I am trying to copy them. Thank you again for being real. SarahNikki (Sarah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13731200601840020130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-62378847828196486552009-07-11T09:38:02.064-04:002009-07-11T09:38:02.064-04:00I am still in the process of reclaiming my childho...I am still in the process of reclaiming my childhood and I am 43 yrs old. <br />Blessings, andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4349731646274826596.post-62549452975779786172009-07-11T09:28:20.067-04:002009-07-11T09:28:20.067-04:00If, like me, your childhood sucked, it's nice ...If, like me, your childhood sucked, it's nice to know we can play in the rain today.Anonymous :)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14866852475568786172noreply@blogger.com